The Plight of Langya Pavilion

"Teacher, didn't you say you wouldn't be discovered?" Xiao Yan's tone was full of disdain. This old man was indeed unreliable! He boasted about himself to the heavens, but it turned out to be completely useless.

At this moment, the Elder Yao also floated out of the ring with a solemn expression, without saying a word. He was well aware of how well hidden his presence was within the ring.

But the Xiao Clan seems to be quite extraordinary. Just by looking at Xiao Yan's unusual behavior, we can deduce that he has someone helping him behind the scenes. That's terrifying!

Moreover... Elder Yao gave Xiao Yan a strange look. With his many years of experience, how could he not know that Xiao Han's words were meant for him?

This was clearly a way of implying that she had come into the Xiao Clan's sights, warning him not to act rashly or do anything detrimental to Xiao Yan.

"Ah, I'm really getting old, falling behind!" Elder Yao shook his head and smiled bitterly, sighing silently. Despite being just a Dou Zong family from a remote place, they gave him a feeling of being more dangerous than the top-tier forces in the Central Plains.

However, Elder Yao didn't pay much attention to it. He never intended to harm Xiao Yan in the first place. Although he harbored some ulterior motives, he genuinely intended to train Xiao Yan as his disciple.

After all, even with Elder Yao's sharp eye, Xiao Yan perfectly met his requirements. More importantly... Xiao Yan valued relationships deeply.

When Elder Yao was observing Xiao Yan from inside the ring, the harmonious atmosphere between the latter and his father seemed genuine, which was what touched the lonely old man Elder Yao the most.

Taking Xiao Yan as a disciple would at least prevent him from suffering the same catastrophic consequences as before. Thinking of a certain "filial" disciple, Elder Yao's feelings were complicated...

"What's wrong, Teacher? Are you angry?" Noticing the change in Elder Yao's demeanor, Xiao Yan asked curiously. He also felt a little strange, thinking, "Is this old man really that petty?"

"It's nothing!" Elder Yao said casually, coming back to his senses.

"Are you really alright?" Xiao Yan asked, disbelieving.

"Get lost, you brat!" the Elder Yao said with a laugh.

Central Plains, Langya Pavilion.

"Sigh, ten years have passed in the blink of an eye." Xiao Han said emotionally, "I wonder if they miss me?"

However, before Xiao Han could relax any longer, he keenly sensed the tense atmosphere below.

"Looks like someone's up to no good again!" Xiao Han's tone was calm, but his words carried a hint of murderous intent. Before he finished speaking, the space blurred, and Xiao Han's figure vanished again in a bizarre manner.

The Langya Pavilion Main Hall.

At this moment, a dozen or so terrifying figures sat in the hall. If there were any outsiders present, they would be shocked to discover that everyone's strength was above that of Nine-Star Peak Dou Zun, and they were advancing towards a certain realm. The strongest of them had even reached that realm.

However, these figures, who are also top experts in the outside world, now have worried expressions and remain silent.

"Are you sure you don't need me to take action?" At this moment, a white-robed man with a cold temperament spoke up, breaking the silence. It was none other than Meteorite Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice, who had been brought over by Xiao Han to serve as Guest Elder.

"Now is not the time for you to make a move." However, Yi Huang, who was seated at the head of the table, rejected the suggestion.

"Are you sure?" Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice's words were full of doubt. It wasn't that he looked down on people, but rather that the situation Langya Pavilion was currently facing was truly troublesome.

"Five Dou Sheng, can Ye Jianxin and Heavenly Sound Old Man be a match for them?" As soon as Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice said this, the air pressure in the hall dropped significantly.

Many Elder also felt a sense of powerlessness, as the fate of their Langya Pavilion had been quite tumultuous.

The Central Plains had not witnessed a war between Saints for many years. Yet, in recent decades, every opponent of their Langya Pavilion had been Dou Sheng. Thinking of this, the Elder's resentment towards a certain race that had resorted to underhanded tactics reached unprecedented heights.

"Deputy Pavilion Master..." At this moment, an Elder spoke hesitantly, "Perhaps... you could invite the Pavilion Master out?"

"That's right, things should be quite simple once the Pavilion Master emerges from seclusion."

"Yes."

"..."

The Elder's suggestion was met with widespread approval. The opponent was far too formidable; in everyone's eyes, only the invincible Pavilion Master could resolve this problem.

Yi Huang frowned slightly. She was also willing to let that bastard out, but with his strength, there was no point in him showing up now!

"Damn the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, we shouldn't have let them leave last time," Yi Huang thought through gritted teeth.

The predicament of the Langya Pavilion was entirely caused by the sudden intervention of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.

Back then, after Yi Huang rejected the other party's proposal, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan went mad for some unknown reason and directly intervened in the struggle between the Langya Pavilion and Soul Hall. The two joined forces and caught Langya Pavilion off guard.

Fortunately, Langya Pavilion had many powerful experts, and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan did not use much power, so the stalemate was soon repeated.

But the matter did not end easily. A month ago, three Dou Sheng suddenly appeared in the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's camp— the Three Heavenly Phoenixes.

However, if that were all, Langya Pavilion wouldn't find it troublesome. Two One-Star Dou Sheng and one Mid-Stage Two-Star Dou Sheng were nothing to cause much trouble.

Ye Jianxin did not waste these ten years. After nearly ten years of cultivation, he had already advanced to the level of Two-Star Dou Sheng and reached the peak of the two-star level. With his powerful combat strength, he could fight three opponents at once.

The real trouble was the Soul Hall, that troublemaker. Just as the battle was raging, the Soul Hall Grand Heavenly Venerate and Second Heavenly Venerable suddenly joined the fray, putting Ye Jianxin at a disadvantage.

Fortunately, just when the battle was taking a sharp turn for the worse, the Heavenly Sound Old Man arrived in time to provide assistance.

Having already reached the peak of One-Star Dou Sheng, he barely managed to force back the five people by joining forces with Ye Jianxin, thanks to the uniqueness of sound cultivation and his ability to counter the Soul Hall.

However, everyone knew that things wouldn't end so simply. Ye Jianxin and his companion were no match for the Soul Hall and the five members of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan; if this continued, defeat was inevitable.

And...

What is most worrying is that the massive move by the Soul Hall and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is definitely not as simple as just five Dou Sheng.

No one is a fool, especially the leaders of forces at the Dou Holy Grade. With Grand Elder Ye Jianxin already so powerful, surely they could guess the strength of the Ice Saint in the Langya Pavilion?

The Langya Pavilion's two Dou Sheng members alone were able to contend with the opponent's five. What would happen if the Ice Saint were to make a move?

Therefore, the enemy will definitely have a backup plan. These three Dou Sheng from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan might be their biggest support, after all, they have their own territory to guard, and their clan leader and some powerful figures who are practically on their deathbeds won't leave easily.

Unlike the Soul Hall, the fact that they could persuade the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan to help, and mobilize such Grand Array, strongly suggests that their backers gave the order. Therefore... it's possible that the Soul Hall's Vice Hall Master personally intervened.

The reason why Yi Huang did not allow Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice to fight now is precisely this: as Four Star Dou Sheng Late Stage, he needs to deal with the enemy's strongest power and cannot easily expose himself.

Of course, Yi Huang only found the situation troublesome; she hadn't reached the point of despair. If anyone thought that Langya Pavilion only had so much to offer...

Hehe~

They will give each other a big "surprise"!

"It seems I need to take action myself now!" Just when many people were worried, a reassuring voice rang in everyone's ears.