Trouble!

"Could it be that the one who destroyed Yu Chan's clan in her previous life was the Shaoyan Clan?" This thought popped into Zhou Hao's mind.

It's not surprising that he would think that way.

Otherwise, why would Yun Yuchan, who had no grudge against Shaoyan Nong, secretly take action?

When Zhou Hao heard Yun Yuchan talk about the strength of the invaders who attacked her clan in her previous life, he was amazed. He thought that if four or five Celestial Immortals could be mobilized, that kind of force would be among the most powerful even in the Xia Clan Great World.

Although he didn't know how many Shaoyan Clan had, he had seen three in the Earth Ruins Realm. Adding to that the ' Heavenly Immortal Xuanji ' who came to Anchan Prefecture because of Shaoyan Nong's death in the original work, Zhou Hao could confirm four of them.

The Shaoyan Clan also has three fiefdoms, each of which is much larger than Anchan Prefecture. How could such a vast territory not be guarded by celestial beings?

Even with this rough calculation, the Shaoyan Clan has at least six or seven Celestial Immortals, and definitely has the strength to mobilize four or five Celestial Immortals.

As expected, what Yun Yuchan said next confirmed Zhou Hao's guess.

"To fend off the demon soldiers within the Immortal Mansion, Shaoyan Nong used a wondrous artifact called the ' Stasis Scroll,' which could alter the flow of time," Yun Yuchan said softly.

"Others wouldn't be able to identify it. After all, time-related treasures are incredibly powerful even for Loose Immortal Earth Immortal, and are beyond the reach of Myriad Phenomena True Person."

"But because of my memories from my past life, I cultivated the path of time, so I can naturally recognize it. The secret technique on the scroll used by Shaoyan Nong is the unique secret technique of my clan's Jade Cicada Immortal Ancestor, ' Freeze an Instant for a Thousand Years '."

"The ancestor's secret technique is only passed down within the clan, and it would never be made into a scroll for sale... There is only one possibility that Shaoyan Nong can produce the ' Stasis Scroll ': the Shaoyan Clan is the same force that attacked my clan back then. They captured my clansmen from my previous life and used the Soul Searching Secret Technique to obtain this secret technique."

The secret techniques and supernatural abilities unique to a tribe are absolutely forbidden to be revealed.

The fact that Shaoyan Nong can now produce this scroll of secret techniques means that it was crafted by a powerful immortal within the Shaoyan Clan after mastering the secret technique, for his own self-defense.

Yun Yuchan continued, "Although I was 90% certain at the time, Shaoyan Nong had a demon servant Xiangliu Fang by his side, and the difference in strength was too great, so I had no choice but to remain silent. When Shaoyan Nong discovered Ji Ning's mother's identity and tried to kill him, I secretly used a secret technique to affect the flow of time, intending to secretly help Ji Ning. Unexpectedly, at the last moment, Ji Ning used a magical weapon that completely annihilated the souls of both Shaoyan Nong and Xiangliu Fang."

Zhou Hao sighed inwardly.

Even if you hadn't intervened, Shaoyan Nong would have been dead anyway.

However, since Yun Yuchan has already made her move, it's too late to say anything now.

"Does anyone else know that you secretly intervened?" Zhou Hao asked.

"The secret technique I used only targeted Shaoyan Nong and Xiangliu Fang; no one else noticed," Yun Yuchan shook her head. "However, if a Celestial Decree were available to reverse time, everything that happened back then could be reproduced, and it wouldn't be able to be hidden."

"If we can't hide it, then we won't," Zhou Hao said after a moment's thought. "Anyway, you only wanted to help Ji Ning, not directly attack Shaoyan Nong. So what if you're discovered?"

"If that celestial being also cultivated the ' Freeze an Instant for a Thousand Years ' secret technique, she might very well discover my past life identity." Yun Yuchan looked at Zhou Hao. "Senior brother, I think I should leave."

"If that's the case, then you absolutely cannot leave. Unless you rush back to the Profound Heaven Realm right now, it's not safe for you to go anywhere." Zhou Hao shook his head. "Junior Sister, you don't need to worry about your safety here. My Changsheng Estate is not a place that the Shaoyan Clan can act recklessly."

He's not like Ji Ning. Not to mention that his clone is a top-tier Celestial Immortal, even if the Shaoyan Clan knew he was protecting Yun Yuchan, what could they do with his status Yinglong Guard?

"Senior brother." Yun Yuchan's heart trembled.

When I was at the Wu River Immortal Mansion, I met Ji Ning and Nine Lotus, a couple who eventually parted ways because of Shaoyan Nong's death.

Now, even though his senior brother knows that protecting her will cause him trouble, he still doesn't hesitate...

Tears streamed down her cheeks.

"You must be tired too, go and rest." Zhou Hao gently wiped away her tears and smiled. "Don't worry about anything else, I'll take care of everything."

"Mm." Yun Yuchan nodded.

Although there were no sweet words, the simple "I've got you covered" felt like it was melting her heart.

Just as Zhou Hao and Yun Yuchan were talking, a celestial chariot pulled by nine dragons tore through the void and appeared above Anchan City.

On the celestial carriage sat a tall, thin old man with narrow eyes, while in the driver's seat sat a man in a golden robe.

If the high-ranking officials of the various tribes in the capital of the Great Xia Royal Capital were to witness this scene, they would surely be dumbfounded.

Because that man in the golden robe was none other than the patriarch of the Shaoyan Clan, the current Duke Feather God — 'Shaoyan Fujun '.

The fact that the tall, thin old man could have the Duke Feather God personally drive the carriage speaks volumes about his identity; he was Shaoyan Clan 'Mysterious Patriarch Xuanji ', one of the Celestial Ancestors of the Shao Yan Clan.

"Ancestor," said Duke Feather God respectfully, "We have arrived at Anchan City."

"Go to Tianbao Mountain first and find out everything about Ji Ning and Yun Yuchan," Patriarch Xuanji said coldly. "Especially Yun Yuchan; I need to know if she is a reincarnated immortal."

Recalling the scenes he had just witnessed during the time reversal at the Wu River Immortal Mansion, the murderous intent in Patriarch Xuanji's eyes was so intense that even Duke Feather God in front of him trembled with fear.

"With my protection, Nong'er's luck is not bad, but it's hateful that two of the helpers we found this time have a deep grudge against my Shaoyan Clan. One is a remnant of the Yuchi Clan, and the other is very likely a reincarnation of the Jade Cicada Demon Clan... It's unbelievable that Nong'er died in the Wu River Immortal Mansion." Patriarch Xuanji closed his eyes in anguish, "Li Shui, I'm so sorry."

The Immortal Lishui was the most beloved female disciple of the Patriarch Xuanji. The two were of similar temperament, and the Patriarch Xuanji treated the Immortal Lishui almost like his own daughter.

Unfortunately, the Immortal Lishui went too far during his tribulation. He refused to give up until the very end and chose to continue to fight. As a result, his soul was scattered, causing the Patriarch Xuanji great pain and sorrow for a long time.

Fortunately, the Immortal Lishui had a son, Shaoyan Nong, who was carefully protected by Patriarch Xuanji from a young age, who wanted to make up for the debt he owed to the Immortal Lishui by having Shaoyan Nong.

Even Shaoyan Nong's ability to become the next Duke Feather God was the result of the Patriarch Xuanji's unwavering support.

But now Shaoyan Nong is dead too.

"Nong'er did die under Ji Ning's Godslayer Ring, but if Yun Yuchan hadn't secretly influenced the flow of time, he could have teleported away to escape with the Great Teleportation Dao Talisman I bestowed upon him." A terrifyingly fierce glint suddenly flashed in the eyes of Patriarch Xuanji Nong'er. "Li Shui, I will not let Nong'er die in vain! All those involved will pay with their lives for Nong'er!"

At this moment, the celestial chariot also arrived above Tianbao Mountain.

Duke Feather God immediately flew down into Tianbao Mountain, and after only a short while, he respectfully handed several books to Patriarch Xuanji.

"Who is this Zhou Hao?" Patriarch Xuanji frowned as he looked at the book in his hand.

Besides the books with Ji Ning and Yun Yuchan's names on the cover, there was also a thicker intelligence report titled "Zhou Hao's."

"When I investigated Yun Yuchan, I discovered that she had been living in the Changsheng Estate in Anchan City. The owner of the Changsheng Estate is Zhou Hao," Duke Feather God explained. "Zhou Hao is a figure who has risen to prominence in the last ten years or so. We don't know his relationship with Yun Yuchan yet, so I thought it would be better to be prepared and brought him along."

Patriarch Xuanji nodded slightly.

If you want to find the murderers who killed the Nong'er, you naturally need to know their identities and backgrounds.

"Ji Ning is so young? His potential is incredible, he should be killed!" After reviewing Ji Ning's information, Patriarch Xuanji's killing intent intensified.

Then he opened Yun Yuchan's information.

"The reincarnated immortal of the East Sea Windfire Sect, with the Daoist name ' Jade Cicada '?" A cold glint flashed in Patriarch Xuanji's eyes. "It seems this lowly servant is the reincarnation of the immortal soul of the Jade Cicada Demon Clan who managed to escape."

When their clan first discovered a small world, they went to attack and seize it, but this provoked the powerful demon clan, the Jade Cicada.

The demon Jade Cicada, was born with an extremely strong talent for time manipulation, making it a rare time-related divine beast. In battle, it even revealed a unique time manipulation technique, which was discovered by the immortals of the Shaoyan Clan and reported to them, the celestial ancestors.

To outsiders, the Shaoyan Clan appears incredibly powerful and possesses profound resources. However, only Patriarch Xuanji know that compared to other top-tier clans, their own clan lacks the accumulated cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, and secret arts of Celestial Immortals and True Immortals.

The secret techniques of the Great Dao of Time are extremely precious even among Celestial Immortals and True Immortals. Now that they have been discovered, the Shaoyan Clan will certainly not let them pass by.

Afterwards, Patriarch Xuanji and four other Celestial Immortals of the same clan went there. They not only surrounded and killed Jade Cicada Celestial Immortal, but also personally searched the souls of some weaker Jade Cicada Demon Clan to complete this secret technique.

"The Freeze an Instant for a Thousand Years is unique to my Shaoyan Clan and must never be passed on to outsiders! It harmed my Nong'er, who is also the reincarnation of a demon Jade Cicada Demon Clan, and deserves to die!" Patriarch Xuanji slammed the intelligence book of Yun Yuchan shut.

Information about Yun Yuchan is very limited. The records of Tianbao Mountain contain mostly information about her deeds from the last ten years or so, and most of them are related to Zhou Hao.

"Changsheng immortal? Void Return Divine Demon clone with the combat power of a Celestial Immortal in less than a hundred years of cultivation?" Patriarch Xuanji opened Zhou Hao's information and became more and more astonished as he read it.

His beloved Shaoyan Nong has cultivated for over a hundred years and has only reached the Perfection of the Myriad Phenomena.

Zhou Hao is not even as old as Shaoyan Nong, but he can already be considered a celestial being.

Even if it was through a second clone, it would have been impossible for Zhou Hao to do so without sufficient Dao realm and supernatural powers.

"He's a special envoy from the Yinglong Guard branch, and even the Left King is on good terms with him?" Patriarch Xuanji muttered to himself, "This is rather troublesome."