After quite a while, Yun Yun sat in the main hall, still finding it hard to believe. A Dou Wang powerhouse in his teens would have been a rarity across the entire Dou Qi Continent. If what Ge Ye said was true, then Xiao Yun's talent was simply terrifying.
Setting everything else aside, the Misty Cloud Sect had to make a point of befriending a genius of this caliber. Otherwise, if he became an enemy in the future, things would become troublesome.
With that thought, she had already made up her mind to make a personal trip to Wu Tan City and see what was going on.
No matter what, hearing was one thing and seeing was another. Ge Ye would not lie, but what if he had misjudged the situation? It would be safer for her to confirm it with her own eyes.
However, when several sect elders heard that Yun Yun intended to personally visit the Xiao Clan, none of them were particularly pleased and began voicing their objections.
"Sect Master, why must you do this? Even if that Xiao Yun really is a Dou Wang, and even if his talent is exceptional, he should not have made Yanran lose face like that."
"Moreover, he slapped Yanran's face before so many people. He clearly has no regard for our Misty Cloud Sect. Sect Master, you should make him apologize to Yanran. How can you personally visit him instead?"
"If word gets out that the Misty Cloud Sect's Sect Master personally paid a visit to the young master of some minor clan, what will outsiders think of our Misty Cloud Sect?"
"We hope Sect Master will reconsider. This concerns the Misty Cloud Sect's dignity. We cannot bow our heads so casually."
As the elders spoke over one another, they all felt that Yun Yun personally visiting the Xiao Clan was far too demeaning. Even if Xiao Yun truly was a Dou Wang, he was still only a youth. How could a Dou Emperor powerhouse take the initiative to visit him?
Yet after hearing the elders' words, Yun Yun remained seated at the head of the hall without speaking, silently considering matters.
What mattered most right now was whether this teenage Dou Wang powerhouse was real or not. That was the question she cared about most.
If it was false, it would be easy enough to handle. But if it was true... then this youth's future achievements would likely be limitless. A Dou Wang with unlimited potential was far more important than the Misty Cloud Sect's pride.
"Enough. Stop talking. I know what I'm doing." Yun Yun waved a hand at the elders. Seeing this, they did not dare say anything more and could only fall silent.
Before they knew it, two days passed in a flash, and night arrived.
That night, there was hardly anyone in the Xiao Clan's disciples' square. Most of the clan disciples had already returned to their rooms to rest, leaving only Xiao Yun standing in the center of the square.
Having just finished dinner, he had come out for a stroll and happened to stop here.
Then, at that moment, a screen of light suddenly appeared before him, and the system panel displayed a new notification.
[Congratulations, Host. Your daily copy attempts have been reset. This entry will be drawn at random. Confirm draw?]
Seeing this prompt, he did not hesitate and silently said, "Confirm draw."
Almost at the same instant, the screen of light began flashing. A few breaths later, a new notification appeared before him.
[Randomly drawing entry... drawing... draw successful!] [Congratulations, Host. You have successfully copied: Yun Shan, Dou Technique *Great Wind Hand Seal*. Your current comprehension has reached Grandmaster level!]
It was actually the Great Wind Hand Seal? Xiao Yun froze for a moment upon seeing the notification, then the corners of his mouth rose into a satisfied smile.
Yun Shan, a Dou Zong powerhouse?
And the former Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun's teacher—a powerhouse whose strength had reached the Dou Zong level?
Most importantly, the Great Wind Hand Seal he had copied was Yun Shan's signature Dou Technique.
In the original work, it had been an extremely formidable technique. The system had even directly raised his comprehension of it to the Grandmaster level, meaning he did not need painstaking training to unleash its power beyond its peak.
In other words, with Grandmaster-level comprehension combined with his current Dou Emperor strength, this combination would probably leave even ordinary Dou Emperor powerhouses unable to withstand it.
"This is quite an unexpected windfall." Xiao Yun muttered to himself, and the smile on his face grew wider.
Just as he was thinking of heading back to study the specific usage of the Great Wind Hand Seal, the system panel displayed another new notification.
[New mission issued: Go to Qingshan Town in the Magic Beast Mountain Range and complete an interaction with Xiao Yi Xian. Upon completion, daily entry copy attempts will permanently increase by 1.]
Daily entry copy attempts? Xiao Yun was taken aback when he saw the mission.
Qingshan Town in the Magic Beast Mountain Range? Xiao Yi Xian?
If he remembered correctly, wasn't she Xiao Yan's confidante in the original work? She possessed the Woeful Poison Body and later became a powerhouse renowned throughout the land, though she had ultimately not joined his harem.
The system issuing this mission now clearly meant for him to make a trip to Qingshan Town.
Still, the reward of permanently increasing his daily entry copy attempts by one was quite tempting. Sometimes, even his current three copying opportunities per day did not feel like enough. If he could get one more, it would be a huge profit.
"Fine. There's nothing much to do lately anyway. I can take the chance to go out for a walk." As Xiao Yun thought this, he weighed things in his mind.
With his current Dou Emperor strength, the journey from Wu Tan City to Qingshan Town in the Magic Beast Mountain Range was neither particularly far nor particularly close. It would not take him too long to travel there.
Besides, he was quite curious about what Xiao Yi Xian was like at this point in time. In the original work, she had been described as a bright and beautiful young girl with a very lively personality.
Furthermore, since the system had specifically issued this mission, there would surely be some special gain waiting for him after he went there.
As soon as that thought crossed his mind, Xiao Yun had already made up his mind. The next morning, he would tell Xiao Zhan about it before setting out for Qingshan Town.
Not long after, he turned and left the disciples' square, heading back while already considering how he would find Xiao Yi Xian once he reached Qingshan Town.
In the original work, Xiao Yi Xian had been quite popular in Qingshan Town. He should be able to learn her exact whereabouts simply by asking around.
If he remembered correctly, Xiao Yi Xian seemed to have information about a hidden treasure in the original story.
There appeared to be quite a few good things hidden inside some cave.
If he could pick up some opportunities along the way after arriving there, that would be even more perfect.
As Xiao Yun continued thinking, his mood grew better and better, and even his steps became lighter.
Still, he knew very well that since the system had issued a mission requiring him to interact with Xiao Yi Xian, it probably would not be completed merely by meeting her and exchanging a few words.
He would have to think carefully about what approach and attitude he should use when dealing with her.
Although Xiao Yi Xian was one of Xiao Yan's confidantes, and despite her lively personality, she was not lacking in vigilance. If he acted overly enthusiastic from the start, he would probably frighten her away.
"Forget it. I won't overthink it. I'll just adapt to the situation when the time comes."
With that thought, Xiao Yun returned to his residence, closed the door, and lay down, thinking about his departure the next day.
Not long afterward, he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
In the blink of an eye, morning came. After getting up, he went to find Xiao Zhan and told him that he was going out to handle some matters near the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
Seeing that his son planned to go out and gain experience, Xiao Zhan did not ask too many questions. He merely reminded him to be careful on the road, since the Magic Beast Mountain Range was far more dangerous than Wu Tan City.
Before long, he had arrived in Qingshan Town, where he spotted a young girl in the distance.
It was Xiao Yi Xian!
As Xiao Yan's confidante, she had ultimately not been brought into his harem, which could be considered one of the original work's regrets.
But since he had already transmigrated into Battle Through the Heavens, he naturally had to take Xiao Yi Xian for himself!
Such a beautiful girl would be a waste if she were not brought into his harem. Of course, he had to take her in and thoroughly train her!
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