Northern Wasteland, Mount Beiji Mountain.
A vast crowd swept across the summit of Mount Beiji, watching the spectacle. On the expansive platform plaza atop Mount Beiji, numerous elders of the Northern Wasteland Hall stood, directing order. As more and more people surged in, the sheer power of the Northern Wasteland Hall, coupled with the allure of the Illusory Spirit Eyes, resulted in an exceptionally large number of onlookers. Consequently, the Northern Wasteland Hall dispatched as many as a hundred deacons and elders, showcasing the profound strength of the Northern Wasteland Hall to everyone present.
With a hundred Dou Di experts moving out together, the order on the field quickly stabilized. Around noon, the tightly closed doors of the main hall of the Northern Wasteland Hall slowly opened with a creak.
As sunlight streamed in, a thin mist dissipated, revealing the entire scene within the hall to everyone present.
The vast hall was completely deserted. Everyone present frowned upon seeing this. Their purpose in coming to the Northern Wasteland Hall was to witness the legendary Illusory Spirit Eyes and the Northern Wasteland Hall Master Qin Xu. After all, both the eye and the person were extremely famous in the Northern Wasteland. Countless people wanted to see them, but very few had actually done so.
Because, apart from a small number who could submit to Qin Xu and be brought under his command, the vast majority of those who saw Qin Xu were ruthlessly killed by him. Therefore, a saying circulated in the Northern Wasteland: anyone who had seen Qin Xu was either a lackey or a corpse.
While there are many people with strong and unyielding character, there are also quite a few people in this world who choose to live a life of ignominy and cowardice. This is one of the reasons why the Northern Wasteland Hall has been able to develop rapidly in recent years.
Although many established forces in the Northern Wasteland were already dissatisfied with it, they chose to remain silent due to its powerful strength. This silence undoubtedly gave the Northern Wasteland Hall an opportunity in secret. If it is allowed to grow like this, it is believed that within ten years, the other remaining established forces in the Northern Wasteland will be swallowed up one after another.
But as of now, no one can stop this momentum from developing...
And so, the scene we see today came about.
Around the plaza, the powerful figures who had gathered from all directions frowned as they looked at the empty hall, wondering if the so-called Illusory Spirit Eyes truly existed, and where Qin Xu, the Hall Master of the Northern Wasteland Hall, was now.
"Hehehe, are you all looking for me?"
However, just as everyone was filled with doubt, a soft laugh suddenly echoed through the heavens and earth. At the same time, in the very center of the square, in mid-air, a figure dressed in brocade robes appeared out of nowhere.
At the same time as it appeared, a vast and powerful aura suddenly swept outward from its body, instantly enveloping the entire top of Mount Beiji.
The terrifying aura enveloped everyone present, and the dreadful force caused their expressions to change drastically. Some of those with weaker strength were even suppressed by this pressure and forced to the foot of Mount Beiji.
As for the others, they also gritted their teeth and stared at the figure that had suddenly appeared in the center of the square, their faces grim. It was none other than Qin Xu, the master of the Northern Wasteland Hall!
Although his move didn't actually harm anyone, it served as a strong deterrent to the group. After they returned, it undoubtedly contributed to the expansion of his reputation.
He was no good person and didn't need to establish authority. He only needed to make everyone in the Northern Wasteland fear him. Only in this way could he more steadily and quickly annex other forces. Rather than inflicting physical blows on them, it was better to crush them from the heart. Then, naturally, some would come to him on their own initiative.
Today's event is not only about seizing the girl's Illusory Spirit Eyes, but also about further enhancing his terrifying reputation!
A moment later, after Qin Xu had obtained the result he truly desired and saw the fear on the faces of the onlookers, he withdrew his imposing aura with a satisfied smile and then got down to business.
"Hehe, everyone, I'm sure you've all heard about the Illusory Spirit Eyes, which is why you've come to my Mount Beiji. I also know that most of you have come because of the Illusory Spirit Eyes's reputation... In that case, I, the Palace Master, will grant your wish!"
The moment he finished speaking, Qin Xu waved his hand, and a figure suddenly appeared from nowhere, only to be grabbed by the throat by Qin Xu.
When everyone looked up, they saw a pretty young girl being held in Qin Xu's hand, forced to open her eyes, revealing a pair of colorful eyes.
Although the girl's aura was weak at the moment, the bright and lively light in her beautiful eyes never faded.
"This is the Illusory Spirit Eyes."
"Whoosh!"
In an instant, the crowd erupted in commotion, their gazes filled with astonishment as they looked into the girl's beautiful eyes, a burning desire rising within them.
Immediately afterwards, Qin Xu casually tossed the girl's delicate body aside, and she fell uncontrollably. Just as she was about to hit the ground, a figure suddenly darted out from afar and caught the falling girl with his own body.
" Cai'er!"
The person who caught Cai'er's delicate body was none other than her brother, Zhu Qiang.
The latter, along with Cai'er, was captured by Qin Xu. His purpose was to force Cai'er to willingly hand over her eyes, because only in that way could Qin Xu's refining process be perfect. Otherwise, even the slightest flaw could lead to unforeseen complications, which was not a result Qin Xu wanted to see.
"Elder brother..."
Cai'er groaned weakly. When she saw her brother's bloodied face, her beautiful eyes immediately welled up with tears. Her brother's injuries were all because of her!
Seeing Cai'er like this, Zhu Qiang gritted his teeth in hatred, tightly hugging the girl in his arms. Tears of resentment almost welled up in his eyes, but as her older brother, he finally held back his tears. He couldn't let his sister get hurt for any reason!
"Hahaha, what touching family affection! Well, have you thought it over? It's been half a month, and you've worn down my patience completely. Little girl, today, you either willingly hand over the Illusory Spirit Eyes, or you watch me kill your brother and forcibly take it from me!"
Qin Xu's face twisted into a ferocious grin, a sinister glint in his eyes. It was hard to imagine what a terrifying scene it would be if such a person were to possess the Illusory Spirit Eyes.
" Cai'er, you absolutely cannot agree to him! Even if you do, we'll still end up dying. As long as you don't agree, he'll never dare to do anything to you!"
"Bang!"
With a muffled thud, Zhu Qiang's body flew backward uncontrollably, blood splattering everywhere, and his aura plummeted to rock bottom. At the same time, Cai'er was lifted up again by Qin Xu with a gloomy expression.
"You're really asking for trouble! Tell me, are you willing or not!"
With a furious shout, Qin Xu turned his terrifying face towards Cai'er, his eyes flashing with icy killing intent.
Grabbing Cai'er in Qin Xu's hand, Cai'er was terrified and instinctively struggled to shake her head. Qin Xu immediately snorted angrily, tightened his grip on the girl's neck, and at the same time, he flicked his sleeve with his other hand, sending out a powerful energy beam that shot straight at Zhu Qiang.
It was only at this moment that Cai'er came to her senses and hurriedly nodded, hoping that the person in front of her would let her brother go, but unfortunately, it was already too late.
Amidst Qin Xu's satisfied smile, the energy streak drew ever closer to Zhu Qiang's immobile body, but Qin Xu completely ignored it, releasing Cai'er with one hand and preparing to form a hand seal to change his pupils.
But at that very moment...
"Bang!"
The energy beam that had already reached Zhu Qiang was instantly blasted apart by another force that suddenly appeared in the arena!
As the dust settled in the square, a young man dressed in a black robe stood upright in the center of the square. Behind him was Zhu Qiang, who had almost been killed by that energy beam.
Looking at his face, who else could it be but Xiao Yan?