Yun Leng: Yun Yun Is Incompetent, It Seems I Must Come Out of Seclusion!

"Dou Dou... Dou Qi Transformation Wings? He's Dou Wang expert?"

The disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect were dumbfounded as they watched Xiao Yan sprout Dou Qi Wings and fly away with Yun Yun.

They had already overestimated Xiao Yan's strength as much as possible, but they still underestimated this mysterious senior brother who looked to be about the same age as Senior Sister Nalan.

No wonder the sect leader asked this senior brother whether he wanted to be the Deputy Sect Leader or the Great Elder; it turns out he's already Dou Wang expert!

Judging from his age, he seems to be around the same age as Senior Sister Nalan, yet he's already Dou Wang?

I originally thought that Senior Sister Nalan was already incredibly powerful for entering the Gate of Life and Death after reaching the Dou Ling realm, but I never expected that this Senior Brother Xiao Yan would be even more formidable than her!

Dou Wang expert in his teens!

With such talent and strength, let alone becoming the Deputy Sect Leader and the Great Elder, he could probably become the sect leader in a few years without anyone objecting.

"Wait, didn't the sect leader just say that this senior brother's name is Xiao Yan?"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd spoke up.

Immediately afterwards, a disciple replied, "Is that so?"

"Hiss, I remember the person our Senior Sister Nalan has always longed for is named Xiao Yan. It's said they're even engaged!"

The person who had spoken earlier gasped and lowered their voice.

"That's not surprising. Only someone like him could make a prodigy like Senior Sister Nalan so unforgettable!"

Upon hearing this, the disciples nodded in agreement, some of them sighing with realization.

"Hehe, your information is a bit outdated. I heard from my elders a while ago that this Senior Brother Xiao Yan seems to be engaged to Miss Ya Fei of the Mittel Family."

Another well-informed disciple smiled mysteriously and said meaningfully.

"Really? Tell me more!"

A gossip gleamed in the eyes of the crowd, and they all swarmed around.

"Hehe, I heard..."

At the foot of Misty Cloud Mountain.

Ge Ye helped Yun Han, who had been thrown into the air, to his feet, feeling as if his life had come to an end.

Of all people to mess with, he had to provoke Xiao Yan.

That little devil caused the Mo Clan to be destroyed back then. After that, Sect Master Yun Yun began to rectify the atmosphere of the Misty Cloud Sect. This rectification lasted for three whole years. Even the Great Elder, who had accumulated great prestige, was directly dismissed from his position in the sect and can now only meditate in the Founder's Ancestral Hall to study the sect rules.

For some reason, in just three short years, the once naive boy had matured considerably and acquired a unique and inexplicable aura, which made him fail to recognize him at first glance.

He had already made a grave mistake, and now it was too late to undo it, no matter how much he regretted it.

"Damn it, I'm going to kill him!"

Yun Han had never been treated like this before. Even Nalan Yanran, the Young Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, had to be polite to him. Now, someone was treating him like a ball to play with, which was simply unbearable for him!

"Young Master Yun Han, forget it, forget it. That person is the sect leader's last disciple, and also the fiancé of Young Sect Leader Nalan. His strength far surpasses yours and mine, and he has the sect leader backing him up. I met him once a few years ago, and he's a ruthless character!"

Ge Ye was startled by what he heard and quickly tried to dissuade him.

He knew very well that Xiao Yan was a young prodigy who had mastered a cobalt blue Heavenly Flames, and his strength back then was so formidable that even he was afraid of him!

I remember that back then, several Dou Masters from the Mo Clan attacked Xiao Yan at the same time, but he directly used his Heavenly Flames to refine them into ashes in an instant. His ruthlessness was completely unlike that of a boy who was only ten years old.

"What? He's the fiancé that Yanran praised to the skies?"

Yun Han was even angrier upon hearing this!

With Nalan Yanran's talent and beauty, she naturally had no shortage of admirers in the Misty Cloud Sect, and Yun Han was one of them. In his opinion, Nalan Yanran would definitely become his woman.

Nalan Yanran never even glanced at him. One time, she was so annoyed with him that she told him directly that she already had someone she loved, and that person was a thousand times better than him, telling him to give up on that idea.

Although Nalan Yanran was extremely cold towards him, and even showed annoyance at his entanglement after Yun Leng's downfall, Nalan Yanran Yun Han felt resentment towards Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran's fiancé, for having his wife stolen.

Now, it's truly a case of enemies meeting again, their eyes blazing with hatred.

Seeing that Yun Han was turning increasingly flushed, Ge Ye realized that she had said something she shouldn't have, and quickly continued to persuade him:

"Young Master Yun Han, please be rational! Xiao Yan is truly powerful, and he has the sect leader backing him up. He's not someone we can afford to offend!"

"Reason? What reason do you expect me to have!" Yun Han was furious, clenching his fists and grinding his teeth. "Even if Xiao Yan is strong, can he possibly be stronger than Dou Wang expert? I'm going to find Grandpa!"

Ge Ye opened her mouth, but hesitated, as if she wanted to say something.

Xiao Yan could not possibly become Dou Wang expert so quickly, but at his current age, even if he were only Dou Ling expert, his talent would be astonishing enough. He is destined to lead the Misty Cloud Sect to new heights in the future.

Leaving aside how Great Elder Yun Leng was able to injure Xiao Yan right under Yun Yun's nose, even if this matter were to reach the old sect master, he would most likely protect his own grand-disciple.

So it's pointless to ask anyone for help with this.

Unless...

What could possibly make the old sect leader believe that Xiao Yan was not a valuable asset to the Misty Cloud Sect, but rather a scourge?

How could that be!

Although Ge Ye was really panicked, he had to admit that Xiao Yan's talent was extremely important to the Misty Cloud Sect.

However, it seems that Xiao Yan was deliberately left to fend for himself outside by Sect Master Yun Yun, who secretly nurtured him. The relationship between them is rather intriguing...

Thinking of this, a glint flashed in Ge Ye's eyes.

Having offended Xiao Yan, he was now completely finished in the Misty Cloud Sect. If he wanted to continue to improve, he would have to ask the Great Elder come out of seclusion and then ask the former sect leader to come out of seclusion and take charge of the overall situation. Only in this way would he have a glimmer of hope!

Thinking of this, Ge Ye looked at Yun Han, a troubled expression on her face, and said earnestly:

"Young Master Yun Han, the Great Elder has already been relieved of all his posts within the sect. This matter is probably quite troublesome for him. Perhaps we should just let it go. Xiao Yan is currently at the height of his power; he should know when to bow his head!"

Ge Ye's words, seemingly for Yun Han's benefit, were actually stirring up trouble.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Yun Han's face turned bright red, and he said angrily:

"I'm avoiding his sharp edge? Hmph, you don't know yet, do you? My Grand Martial Uncle has already emerged from seclusion some time ago and secretly summoned my grandfather. He was quite dissatisfied with Yun Yun for stripping my grandfather of his position Great Elder. With my Grand Martial Uncle backing me up, why would I be afraid of Yun Yun?"

Ge Ye was also startled upon hearing this and quickly asked, "Young Master Yun Han, the old sect master has actually emerged from seclusion?"

"That's right, with my Grand Martial Uncle here, I fear no one!"

Yun Han's tone carried a hint of arrogance, completely unaware of the glint of shrewdness that flashed in Ge Ye's slightly lowered eyes.

This is truly a case of finding something you've been searching for everywhere without even looking for it!

The old sect leader had been in seclusion for many years, striving to break through to the Dou Zong realm. Now that he has emerged from seclusion, he must have succeeded in breaking through!

That's a Dou Zong expert!

With him taking action, Xiao Yan will definitely not be able to cause any trouble, and he will be able to return to the Great Elder's command!

"Young Master, shall we go and pay our respects to the Great Elder now?"

Ge Ye, his back hunched, asked humbly.

"Great, let's go now!"

Yun Han nodded firmly, then quickly strode towards the Back Mountain.

The Founder's Ancestral Hall of the Misty Cloud Sect is located on the Back Mountain.

Far from the hustle and bustle of the front mountain, this place is surrounded by ancient trees and has a solemn atmosphere.

The ancestral hall was filled with the smoke of incense and housed the memorial tablets of the patriarchs of the Misty Cloud Sect.

An elderly man with white hair and beard sat cross-legged on a futon in the center of the ancestral hall, his eyes closed, his aura calm and still.

He was dressed in a plain gray robe; he was none other than Yun Yun Leng, the former Great Elder had been stripped of his eldership by Yun Leng and punished to meditate here to observe the sect rules.

Although they lost their power, the strength of Dou Wang expert remained, and the majesty of their former high position had not completely dissipated.

His presence here is less about quiet reflection and repentance, and more about lying in wait.

"Grandpa! Grandpa!"

A piercing cry, filled with endless grievance, accompanied by stumbling footsteps, shattered the tranquility of the ancestral hall.

Yun Leng suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them.

He saw his beloved Yun Han, rushing in, his face bruised and swollen, his clothes tattered, and his face still wet with tears and dust.

Following behind Ge Ye, who also looked terrified and was breathing heavily.

"Han'er!" Yun Leng frowned, abruptly standing up. "What happened? Who hurt you like this?! Ge Ye, tell me!"

Yun Han rushed to Yun Leng's feet, hugged his legs, and cried out:

"Grandpa! You must do justice for your grandson! I was almost beaten to death and thrown down the mountain!"

Ge Ye hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said in a voice filled with lingering fear and urgency, "Great Elder! This was all done by Xiao Yan!"

"Xiao Yan?" Yun Leng frowned slightly upon hearing this, a thoughtful expression on his face. "That name sounds familiar. Is he a new disciple of the sect? Or a promising young talent from some family?"

"Xiao Yan... Xiao Yan!" Yun Leng's deep voice echoed in the empty ancestral hall. As Dou Wang expert, his mind was indeed much sharper than Ge Ye's. Before Ge Ye could explain, he remembered where he had heard this name before. "Isn't that the brat from the Xiao Family in Wutan City who caused a ruckus at the Mo Clan and prompted the sect leader to personally order a cleanup of the sect's atmosphere?!"

Ge Ye bowed quickly and added hastily:

"It is indeed this person, Great Elder! Three years have passed, and this young man's strength has increased by leaps and bounds; he is now a Dou Ling expert! Just now outside the mountain gate, relying on the sect leader's backing, he completely disregarded the rules of the Misty Cloud Sect, treating us as nothing. Without a word, he smashed Young Master Yun Han away like a sandbag. If I hadn't risked my life to catch him, the consequences for Young Master... would have been unimaginable!"

His words were earnest, deliberately omitting the cause of Yun Han's provocation and emphasizing Xiao Yan's arrogance and his insult to the Yun Leng lineage.

As Ge Ye finished speaking, the ancestral hall fell into a deathly silence, broken only by Yun Han's suppressed sobs and the faint crackling of burning incense and candles.

"Dou Ling? I remember Xiao Yan is Yanran's fiancé, right? He's about the same age as Yanran, only about fifteen years old, right? And he's already reached the Dou Ling realm?"

A sharp glint flashed in Yun Leng's cloudy old eyes, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his previously calm, aged face.

When he was fifteen years old, he had just condensed his Dou Qi Vortex and become Dou Zhe.

"Sect Master... Sect Master, she just lets him be so arrogant?"

Yun Leng was silent for a moment, then asked again.

"Sect Master..." Ge Ye's face showed bitterness and resentment, "Sect Master has been protecting him in every way! Young Master Yun Han was only provoked by him first, and when he tried to stop and question him, he was humiliatingly thrown down the mountain! When his subordinates tried to reason with him, Sect Master not only didn't ask why, but also blamed everything on us, and even handed the matter over to Xiao Yan to handle!"

Ge Ye continued to embellish his stories, and he had learned the essence of this ability to spout nonsense from Yun Leng.

"You bastard!"

Yun Leng was indeed furious. An uncontrollable pressure from a Dou Wang expert spread out, causing the Zhu Huo in the ancestral hall to flicker violently and the ancestral tablets to buzz.

He had painstakingly managed the Misty Cloud Sect for decades and had made great contributions. Now, not only had he been dismissed from his post, but his own grandson was also being humiliated and bullied by the fiancé of that Yun Yun disciple. This was truly intolerable!

"Grandpa, we can't tolerate this anymore! With Grand Martial Uncle here, why should we endure it any longer?" Yun Han was clearly a veteran at crying and making a scene. His eyes were filled with tears, and his voice was mournful. "You were only dismissed from your post not long ago, and those Yun Yun and Xiao Yan have insulted my grandfather and me like this. I'm afraid there will be no place for us in the Misty Cloud Sect in the future! Grandpa, now we can only ask Grand Martial Uncle to uphold justice!"

Ge Ye also knelt down at the opportune moment, tears streaming down his face:

"We urge the Great Elder to immediately request the former Sect Master to uphold justice! This Xiao Yan is arrogant and domineering, and he is even more reckless in the sect by relying on the Sect Master's favor. If this continues, what will become of our Misty Cloud Sect?"

By the end, Ge Ye had choked up and was sobbing uncontrollably.

Seeing his grandson and old subordinate in such a miserable state, Yun Leng's hesitation and struggle were finally replaced by utter anger and rekindled ambition.

"Yun Yun is incompetent, Xiao Yan is unruly; it seems I must leave the mountain!"

Yun Leng suddenly flicked his sleeve, his face filled with a fierce expression.

"You all wait here. I will go to the Forbidden Ground immediately to request an audience with the former sect leader!" Yun Leng's voice was icy, carrying an unwavering determination. "I, Yun Leng, am utterly loyal to the Misty Cloud Sect. I cannot tolerate such a person who condones his disciples' bullying of their fellow disciples continuing to lead the sect. I will definitely go to persuade the former sect leader to come out of seclusion and take charge of the situation!"

He bent down to help Yun Han up, and seeing the bruises and tears on his grandson's face, his anger burned even brighter.

"Don't worry, Han'er, Grandpa will definitely get justice for you! Xiao Yan, and Yun Yun who favored him, will all pay the price!"

Yun Leng's eyes flashed with cold light. Without further delay, filled with anger and ambition, he hurriedly left the Founder's Ancestral Hall and sped towards the Forbidden Ground area deeper in the Back Mountain.

That place was the secluded retreat of the Misty Cloud Sect, the former sect leader of the Yun Shan Sect.