Hearing Leng Bingshuang's words, Murong Xuan was speechless. He didn't even know what had happened here. He had only come to deliver a message to Leng Bingshuang, so why was he being left here, and it seemed he was going to have to participate in a major battle? This really caught Murong Xuan off guard.
However, Tian Ying and the others then explained Leng Bingshuang's words to him in succession, and even made it clear that Xiao Gate would have a great battle with Qinhuang Lost Valley in ten days. Of course, nowadays, it is only eight days away from the start of the battle. Although Murong Xuan wanted to refuse, he couldn't help but swallow back the words that were on the tip of his tongue when he saw Leng Bingshuang's icy face.
On the other side, Xiao Yan was also relieved. With Murong Xuan's addition and the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape, his Xiao Gate Clan now had six experts at the Origin Transformation Realm. In this way, even if the Ghost Hall attacked, he would have a better chance of success.
Six experts at the Origin Transformation Realm —such a lineup is enough to crush the entire Western Region. If it weren't for the fear of the Ghost Hall, Xiao Yan would probably have already led his men to confront them. Why would he wait ten days?
Afterwards, Murong Xuan explained his purpose, seemingly from his family, asking Leng Bingshuang to take some time to return. Although his words sounded somewhat friendly, Xiao Yan could also detect a hint of pleading in them. Leng Bingshuang wanted to ask him about it, but Murong Xuan Xiao Yan vague and Leng Bingshuang to explain, which only fueled their suspicions.
However, it must be said that the Western Region are currently going through a turbulent period. Although the Xilin Mountain Range are relatively quiet, news about Qinhuang Lost Valley's decisive battle with the Xilin Mountain Range is spreading like wildfire in the Western Lin Region and Western Wilderness Region. On the fourth day of the ten-day deadline, the Xilin Mountain Range unexpectedly welcomed another uninvited guest.
Deep within the Xilin Mountain Range, the Xiao Gate members, who were diligently preparing for the great battle six days later, suddenly sensed an aura emanating from outside the Xilin Mountain Range. The aura was so powerful that it caused all the Dou Di experts present to pale in shock. In this Western Region, when did experts at the Origin Transformation Realm become so worthless?
This newcomer is yet another expert at the Origin Transformation Realm!
"Swish, swish, swish..."
With a few whooshing sounds, Xiao Yan and the others were already standing high in the sky. Xiao Yan was undoubtedly the leader, followed by Leng Bingshuang, Xiao Yi Xian, and others. Among them, only the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape and Murong Xuan were not present.
Before knowing the identity of the newcomer, Xiao Yan hoped to temporarily conceal some of his strength to avoid causing unnecessary trouble for himself and his companions during the great battle.
Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Xiao Yan doesn't even know the true strength of his opponent yet, so how can he easily reveal the power he possesses?
Although they were far apart, Xiao Yan immediately recognized the newcomer as Bai Zhan based on a vague resemblance in his memory.
Bai Zhan, the young master of the Bai Clan, one of the Four Great Clans under the Heavenly Sword Sect, was the son of Bai Ying, a cunning man who secretly allied with Xiao Yan when he was still under the Heavenly Sword Sect. Now that the Four Great Sects have been unified by the Withered Leaf Sect, the Bai Clan should logically be under Ye Luotian's control. What is he doing here?
"Hehe, Brother Xiao, it's been years since we last met. I never imagined you'd have advanced to the Origin Transformation Realm. That truly surprises me!"
Before the person even arrived, a rather hearty laugh could be heard. Hearing this voice, Xiao Yan was even more certain that this person could only be Bai Zhan.
"Brother Bai Zhan, you're not bad either; you've already reached the Origin Transformation Realm, haven't you?"
Xiao Yan cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the empty space in front of him and said with a smile.
Immediately afterwards, the previously empty void indeed began to distort, and then a young man dressed in a white robe appeared in Xiao Yan and the others' sight. As soon as he appeared, the young man in white robe couldn't help but laugh.
"How dare I, a mere Early Origin Transformation Realm, compare myself to Brother Xiao? I've heard that just a few days ago, you single-handedly repelled two Origin Transformation Realm experts from Qinhuang Lost Valley. You truly deserve to be called a hero among us!"
Upon hearing Bai Zhan's words, Xiao Yan's expression subtly changed. He smiled faintly and changed the subject, but a sense of suspicion lingered in his mind. Logically speaking, the news that Qin Shuo and Ye Luotian had been forced away by him, and that the others had been killed, should not have leaked out. How did Bai Zhan know about it?
Unless, of course, there are still his informants in these vast mountains and forests!
So their actions in the last few days, wouldn't that mean...?
"Hehe, Brother Xiao, please rest assured, my Bai Clan has absolutely no connection with Qinhuang Lost Valley, or even Ye Luotian."
As if sensing Xiao Yan's worries, Bai Zhan hit the nail on the head, making Xiao Yan's heart skip a beat. The Bai Clan members were truly cunning beyond belief!
Behind Xiao Yan, Leng Bingshuang, Tian Ying, and the others frowned upon hearing this, harboring some doubts. Could there still be forces in the Western Region that hadn't been touched by Qinhuang Lost Valley?
If these words had come from someone else, Xiao Yan might have been skeptical, but coming from Bai Zhan Xiao Yan, he believed them naturally, as if they were something perfectly reasonable.
"As the saying goes, one doesn't visit a temple without a reason. Brother Bai Zhan, you must have come here today for our decisive battle with Qinhuang Lost Valley in a few days, right?"
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and smiled.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhan grinned and exchanged a glance with Xiao Yan; their smiles gradually widened.
"Yes, but not entirely."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was immediately taken aback, and Leng Bingshuang behind him also immediately turned her icy gaze to Bai Zhan, her eyes containing a hint of hostility.
If they are not certain they are coming to help them, then they can be considered enemies.
"Brother Xiao, I haven't come here to discuss cooperation..."
Before he could finish speaking, Leng Bingshuang behind Xiao Yan trembled, and a powerful aura surged out from her body. Bai Zhan's expression also changed slightly. As for Xiao Yan, while his expression changed, he quickly stopped the about-to-go-rage Leng Bingshuang and then looked at Bai Zhan again.
Seeing the helpless look on Xiao Yan's face, the latter quickly flashed a half-smile across his own face before continuing, saying:
"I've come here simply to tell you a message, which I believe is very important to you."
Bai Zhan smiled confidently and spoke again, despite Xiao Yan's questioning gaze.
"Brother Xiao, do you still remember the Withered Leaf Gu?"