Spirit Clan

"I am Yun Shan, and I greet Xiao Clan Leader." As soon as the two met, Yun Shan took the initiative to greet him.

"I hope Xiao Clan Leader will not take offense at my sudden visit," Yun Shan said apologetically.

"Senior Yun Shan, there's no need for such formalities. You and Uncle are good friends; it should be the junior who visits you," Xiao Zhan said respectfully.

Although Xiao Zhan is stronger than the former, given his relationship with Xiao Han, he cannot be allowed to act recklessly in front of Yun Shan.

Yun Shan felt relieved. It seemed that having a good relationship with Xiao Han had such a big effect. This time, things were settled.

Hey, that old guy's status in the Xiao Clan is much higher than mine in the Yun Lan Sect.

Thinking that he could be treated as an honored guest in the Xiao Clan just because of Xiao Han's influence, while his own disciple was causing trouble for him without a sound, he felt a great sense of injustice.

Sorrow wells up from my heart amidst the Yun Shan!

Despite his inner monologue, he didn't stop talking about the important matter at hand. "I've come here to apologize to the Xiao Clan."

An apology?

Xiao Zhan was taken aback, then suddenly realized and said, "Senior Yun Shan, you've come about your sect's disciple Nalan Yanran's annulment of her engagement, haven't you?"

"Huh?" Yun Shan was confused. The other party's reaction was strange. They didn't seem angry at all. Instead, they acted as if they were just paying off a debt of a few gold coins.

"This time, it was Yanran's improper handling that damaged the Xiao Clan family's reputation. I have come here to apologize!" Yun Shan still spoke up.

"Senior Yun Shan, there's no need to worry about it. That so-called engagement was just a joke between our elders back then, and it shouldn't be taken seriously," Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

"That Three-Year Agreement..."

"The Three-Year Agreement was just a junior's spiteful remark, Senior Yun Shan, you don't need to take it to heart." Before Yun Shan could finish speaking, Xiao Zhan interrupted him and even advised him not to take the matter to heart.

Even after Yun Shan stumbled out of the Xiao Clan's gate in a daze, his mind was still buzzing.

This... this is how it's resolved? Yun Shan could hardly believe it.

His original intention in coming here was to use Xiao Han's connections to get the other party to forgive his grand-disciple's rudeness.

However, judging from the other party's intention, it is clear that they want to characterize this matter as a squabble between juniors, which is tantamount to not pursuing it further.

How could such a serious matter concerning the Xiao Clan's reputation be forgiven so easily?

If it weren't for Xiao Zhan's seemingly genuine expression, and his good relationship with Xiao Han, Yun Shan would have suspected that the Xiao Clan was secretly plotting to wipe out the Yun Lan Sect.

"Fine, let the younger generation handle their own affairs." After thinking for a long time without finding a reasonable answer, Yun Shan simply stopped thinking about it and walked away.

In the western part of the Fierce Qi Continent, in the Ten Thousand Cloud Mountain Range.

The entire mountain range is shrouded in a sea of clouds, and is home to all kinds of birds, beasts, flowers, insects, and fish, making it a truly magnificent sight.

At this moment, Xiao Han stared at the vast, boundless mountain range below with a gloomy face, subconsciously filtering out the beautiful scenery around him.

Since Xiao Han left Langya Pavilion and began investigating the movements of the Evil Clan outside of Central Plains, this was the first time he had discovered traces of the Evil Clan, or more accurately, traces of Evil Qi.

"Hmm?" Just as Xiao Han was about to investigate in detail, a gust of wind suddenly came from his side. Xiao Han's expression turned cold, and he reached out and grabbed the Dou Qi Stream, crushing it.

"Who are you, and why are you trespassing into the Ten Thousand Cloud Mountain Range?" Before Xiao Han could investigate the attacker's location, a clear, cold voice rang out from the surroundings.

"Playing tricks!" Xiao Han was already in a bad mood, and this attacker only fueled his deep-seated anger. Without answering, he spread out his Soul Strength.

"Come out here!" In just a few breaths, Xiao Han used his Dou Qi to create a giant energy hand and grabbed at a certain place in the space.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar echoed through the heavens and earth, eliciting a cacophony of howls from the numerous Magical Beast below. However, as the combined force of the two forces dissipated, the mountain range fell silent, and all the Magical Beast prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling in fear.

"Who are you?" Xiao Han frowned as he looked at the pretty woman in front of him, dressed in Goose Yellow Dress with ribbons wrapped around her arms, and asked in a deep voice.

A female expert with the strength of Three-Star Dou Sheng is a rare find in the entire Fierce Qi Continent, but Xiao Han had no recollection of her and didn't even know which faction she came from.

"Five-Star Dou Sheng?!" While Xiao Han was surprised, the woman was also secretly astonished.

The other party clearly does not belong to any Ancient Races. It is truly extraordinary that they have cultivated to such a level with only a small, independent cultivation force.

"Why have you come to the entrance of my Spirit Realm?" Out of respect for Xiao Han's strength, the woman spoke much more politely.

"The Spirit Realm?" Xiao Han exclaimed in surprise. "Why is your Spirit Clan outside of the Central Plains?"

In his original impression, although the Ancient Eight Tribes existed in independent spaces, they should still be within the Central Plains. For example, the Gu Clan originated from the Eastern Region, while the Yao Clan was located in the Shennong Mountain Range in the far south of the Central Plains.

Unexpectedly, the Spirit Clan was located in the western part of the continent, which is extremely far from the Central Plains.

"Who told you that our Spirit Clan is a force in the Central Plains?" The woman found it amusing; this person clearly didn't know much about Ancient Races!

Only...

"You are not here for my Spirit Clan, are you?" the woman asked in a deep voice.

The Spirit Clan has remained secluded for many years, never interfering in the affairs of the Central Plains. Although many people occasionally come to the Ten Thousand Cloud Mountain Range, the strongest among them are only Dou Zun, and they haven't taken them seriously.

But Xiao Han's strength is clearly a bit too much.

At first, she thought this powerful person was here to cause trouble. Judging from Xiao Han's ugly expression just now, it was as if his ancestral graves had been dug up.

However, Xiao Han's reaction clearly indicated that he was unaware that this was the location of the Spirit Clan. This makes the matter more debatable!

"I am the Pavilion Master of the Central Region, Langya Pavilion. Others have bestowed upon me the honorific title of 'Ice Saint'."

"May I ask how this fairy is addressed?" Xiao Han introduced himself and then inquired about the other party's name.

"The Ice Saint!" The woman's pupils contracted; she had heard of his great name long ago.

Although the Spirit Clan does not interfere in the affairs of the Central Plains, they are not completely blind and deaf; they are aware of some important matters.

Especially considering that a powerful figure like the Ice Saint was able to repel the combined forces of Hun Miesheng and Soul Demon Old Man, both of whom are considered formidable figures within the Soul Clan, the former's strength is self-evident.

I never expected to meet you in this kind of situation.

"You're too kind, Ice Saint. You may address me as Ling Yi."

The law of the strong prevails applies everywhere. Even among the Spirit Clan, a powerful individual like the Ice Saint is among the top three.

How could she dare to disrespect the former?

"Fairy Ling Yi, I was merely traveling around and did not know I had disturbed your esteemed place. I hope you will forgive me." Now that Xiao Han realized he had wandered into the territory of the Spirit Clan, he still had to abide by the rules.

He's not here to fight, why create more trouble?

"Travel?" The woman's eyes flickered; she didn't believe the other party's excuse.

Xiao Han's expression just now proved that he must have come here with a purpose, but it wasn't aimed at the Spirit Clan.

"Now that the Ice Saint has arrived, my Spirit Clan is not ignorant of etiquette. May I invite you to visit the Spirit Realm?" Soon, Ling Yi extended an invitation to Xiao Han.

"This..." Xiao Han hesitated for a moment.

Just as Ling Yi thought the other party was going to refuse, "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer. I am equally interested in the legendary Spirit Clan."

Xiao Han's voice was incredibly calm, yet Ling Yi couldn't help but look at him with newfound respect. To dare enter the Spirit Realm so unguarded truly showed his courage.

"Please wait a moment, Ice Saint!" Ling Yi bowed and then sent out a message.