Silence. The entire gathering fell silent, everyone watching Xiao Yan without a word.
A moment later, the Heavenly Snake Mansion Lord slowly spoke. "Interesting, interesting. I have roamed the Northwest Continent unchallenged for so many years, and today is the first time a Dou Emperor has dared speak to me like that. Young man, I admire your courage.
"But today, whatever your background or strength, I will teach you the price of offending a Dou Zun expert."
Faced with this Dou Zun expert's threat, a trace of terror appeared on Xiao Yan's face.
"Ooh, I'm so scared."
Gulp!
Many people couldn't help swallowing.
"This brat really isn't afraid of dying."
"Very well!" Even with his composure, the Heavenly Snake Mansion Lord couldn't help drawing a deep breath. He gave Xiao Yan a long, hard look, spatial ripples stirring in his palm as he slowly raised his hand.
"Wait!" Xiao Yan suddenly lifted a hand.
"What, regretting it now?" A teasing smile appeared on the Heavenly Snake Mansion Lord's face. But even if this brat knelt and begged him now, he would still make him suffer. And if the power behind him was weaker than his own...
"Heh heh!"
Before his smile had faded, however, he saw Xiao Yan look behind him.
"You two, since you're here, stop hiding. Show yourselves now, and I might consider giving each of you a spot as one of my lackeys."
At those words, the Heavenly Snake Mansion Lord's expression shifted slightly, and he abruptly turned to look behind him.
Ripples once again passed through the previously tranquil space, and a burly man and a round-bodied old man appeared in the air.
"It's the Lion Nether Sect Master and Venerable Fuding." Everyone's expression changed at the sight of those two figures.
Both had reached the