Dou Huang Ling Ying, Dou Zong Yun Shan!

Atop the Cloud Mist Sect.

The activation of the Cloud Smoke Sun-Covering Array, the sect's protective formation, caused others to frown.

"This Yun Leng has gone too far!"

"Sigh, with the Sect Master presiding over the Cloud Mist Sect, Yun Leng relies on his status and position to forcibly detain Xiao Yan. Now that Xiao Yan has Hai Bodong's assistance, if Yun Leng cannot capture him personally, I fear the Cloud Mist Sect will suffer even greater losses today."

"In short, the gain is not worth the loss."

As they discussed this.

BOOM!!

A thunderous sound erupted in the air. Xiao Yan had sent Yun Leng's body plummeting from the sky, smashing him into the ground and creating a massive crater. Looking at Yun Leng's current state, a deep wound marred his neck, with blood bubbling out incessantly.

Hiss!!

"The Dou Technique Xiao Yan just unleashed—could it have reached the Earth Tier?"

"Wasn't it said that Xiao Yan was born into a small family in Wutan City? How could he possess such a technique?"

The experts present wore expressions of disbelief, their gazes complex as they watched Xiao Yan in the sky.

Among them.

None felt more conflicted than Nalan Yanran.

Seeing Yun Leng's miserable state, Nalan Yanran was shocked, a bitter expression crossing her face: So, he hadn't even used his true strength.

With this level of power.

He had beaten an established Dou Wang expert like Yun Leng into such a state; there was no need to even mention her.

She couldn't have withstood it at all.

Xiao Yan hurriedly retrieved a medicinal pill for Dou Qi recovery from his storage ring and swallowed it, striving to replenish his energy as quickly as possible.

"AHHHHHHH!"

On the ground.

Inside the crater.

Yun Leng's roar pierced the clouds, his voice filled with immense grief and indignation: "Xiao Yan, this Elder will have you dead!"

He, Yun Leng.

An Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect.

A Dou Wang expert.

Yet today, he had been beaten into such a pathetic state by a mere Da Dou Shi. How could he lead the Cloud Mist Sect in the future? How could he ever hold his head high in front of others again?

This situation was even more agonizing than death itself.

BOOM!!

Moving with incredible speed, Yun Leng shot from the ground to stand before Xiao Yan. He pulled out some medicinal powder and sprinkled it onto his wound; the bleeding stopped instantly, and a scab began to form.

"Do you think I fear you?"

Xiao Yan released his grip on the Heavy Profound Ruler, hurling it toward Yun Leng.

Yun Leng dodged to the side.

He evaded the Heavy Profound Ruler, but when the weapon struck the Cloud Smoke Sun-Covering Array, the entire formation suddenly fractured. Following a loud crash, the Cloud Smoke Sun-Covering Array shattered completely, causing the Cloud Mist Sect disciples and elders maintaining it to vomit blood in succession.

Xiao Yan: "???"

In the air.

A black-clad figure appeared before everyone's eyes.

"A Dou Huang expert?"

Feeling the aura of the black-clad figure, shock flashed in the eyes of those present.

"Heh."

"A dignified sect, actually bullying a mere Da Dou Shi. If this gets out, aren't you afraid people will laugh at the Cloud Mist Sect for picking on the weak?" A mocking voice emanated from beneath the black robes.

Seeing this black-robed figure.

Yun Leng's expression turned grave, for he realized this person was a Dou Huang expert.

Thus.

Yun Leng cupped his hands and said, "I do not know who you are, Excellency. Today is a matter for our Cloud Mist Sect to resolve, and our sect always welcomes experts. Why don't you wait until we have finished handling our affairs..."

The black-robed figure cut Yun Leng off.

He said bluntly, "No need for such trouble. I am entrusted by others to bring him safely down from the Cloud Mist Sect."

The black-robed figure pointed at Xiao Yan as he spoke.

Yun Leng: "...!"

Hai Bodong and the black-robed figure arrived before Xiao Yan. With two Dou Huang powerhouses now on Xiao Yan's side, everyone assumed Yun Leng would back down, yet he suddenly burst into laughter.

"Good!"

"Truly, very good!!"

"Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, and you as well—I hope you do not regret your decision!"

Yun Leng pulled out a whistle and blew into it.

"This is..."

As the sound of the whistle reached the back mountain of the Cloud Mist Sect, a surge of energy that stirred the heavens and earth erupted from within the sect, and a white figure stepped through the air toward them.

"Old Sect Master!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Yun Leng immediately put on a look of grievance.

The man glanced around.

"I did not expect you all to be here as well!"

"Yun Leng, speak. Since you have disturbed my seclusion, you should know what the consequences will be."

Seeing the man, Jia Xingtian's expression turned grim.

"Yun Shan!"

"He actually took that step!"

The Cloud Mist Sect was already powerful enough, but he had not expected Yun Shan to have surpassed everyone else and crossed that threshold.

After Yun Leng finished explaining the situation, Yun Shan looked at Xiao Yan, his gaze calm. "Since that is the case, you shall remain within the Cloud Mist Sect until this matter is resolved."

His tone was so indifferent, as if it were only natural. This was the confidence brought by strength.

"Heh."

"Yun Shan, I never expected you to be the first to step into that level."

Hai Bodong stepped in front of Xiao Yan and said with a smile.

"Hai Bodong?"

"What? Do you intend to block this Sect Master?"

The black-robed figure let out a loud laugh. "It seems the Cloud Mist Sect is nothing more than this. The current Cloud Mist Sect has completely disgraced the prestige that Yun Potian once carved out across the continent!"

Hearing this, Yun Shan looked at the black-robed figure. "You do not seem to be from the Jia Ma Empire, do you?"

"What? Just because I am not from here, does that mean I cannot enter this place?"

Yun Shan shook his head. "The Cloud Mist Sect has always maintained a welcoming attitude toward powerhouses from the outside."

"Enough talk. I am here at the behest of another, and I must bring him down from the Cloud Mist Sect safe and sound."

To this, Yun Shan chuckled.

A Dou Huang was indeed powerful, but he was a Dou Zong!!

In the distance, beyond the Cloud Mist Sect, a woman with a proud figure streaked through the clouds with wings of Dou Qi, suddenly stopping to look in the direction of the sect. "Teacher has come out of seclusion?"

"Since that is the case, then both of you come at me together. If you can block three of my moves, I will let him leave."

After Yun Shan finished speaking, he took a step forward. A terrifying aura erupted from his body, surging directly toward Hai Bodong and the black-robed figure.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan retreated immediately. "Kid, find an opportunity and run!"

Ling Ying's voice reached Xiao Yan's ears.

Xiao Yan nodded. "Many thanks for your help, Senior!"

"Haha, it is nothing. Since the Young Lady gave the order, I must naturally complete the mission."

Below, Shen Shihuang placed his wine flask into Ya Fei's hands and slowly stood up.

"Although those two Dou Huang are not weak, they are still no match for Yun Shan."

In the air.

Ling Ying and Hai Bodong, joining forces, were undoubtedly no match for the Dou Zong Yun Shan, and they were forced into a steady retreat before him.

"It seems that today, the two of you will not be able to protect him."

Yun Shan's expression remained calm.

He spoke softly.

"As for you, stay in my Cloud Mist Sect. If this matter has nothing to do with you, I will naturally let you leave." Yun Shan looked toward Xiao Yan, his Dou Zong aura pressing down upon him. Just as Xiao Yan prepared to fuse the Green Lotus Core Flame and the Bone Chilling Flame, a voice drifted over.

"Indeed!"

"They are no match for you, but I wonder if I am."

Swish!

Shen Shihuang's figure appeared before Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan looked at Shen Shihuang, his eyes filled with confusion.

At the same time, the aura on Shen Shihuang's body erupted without reservation.

"A Dou Zong powerhouse?"

Feeling the aura radiating from Shen Shihuang, the calm expression on Yun Shan's face finally shifted.

"Yun Shan, I also wish to protect Xiao Yan."

"I wonder, do I have the qualifications?"

Shen Shihuang said indifferently.