With the establishment of the Xiao Gate, most of the forces in the Western Region were incorporated into the Xiao Gate. In less than a month, the Xiao Gate's overall influence had spread throughout the entire Western Region. All the cities and mines, large and small, were now under the Xiao Gate's control. In addition, with the continuous recruitment of strong individuals, the Xiao Gate's foundation was growing rapidly day by day, and everything within the clan was gradually getting on track. At this time, unbeknownst to everyone, Xiao Yan, along with Xiao Yi Xian and others, quietly returned to the Southern Region.
In the Ancient Wilderness City, Xiao Yan and his companions were walking slowly down the street. At a glance, the number of people in the city seemed to be much greater than usual, especially the number of high-level experts, which was probably several times higher than before.
Looking at the scene before him, Xiao Yan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Are we just leaving like this?
Bai Hua suddenly frowned and spoke up, which drew Xiao Yan's attention.
"If we were to explain things to them directly, it would probably cause more trouble. This way, at least we can ensure their safety in the Western Region."
Xiao Yan shook his head slightly. He didn't directly tell Xiao Yan Leng Bingshuang about their departure. He knew that once he did, it wouldn't be so easy for her to leave. Although he felt a little guilty about it, he could at least avoid some trouble.
Nearby, Xiao Yi Xian listened to the conversation between the two, a subtle glint flashing in her beautiful eyes.
Meanwhile, deep within the Xilin Mountain Range in the Western Region, Leng Bingshuang looked at the jade slip in her hand with a worried expression. Ever since Xiao Yan left the Xilin Mountain Range, this jade slip had been in her hands, and she even knew that Xiao Yan was heading to the Central Region.
Xiao Yi Xian told her all of this. Although she had a lot of complaints in her heart, she also knew that Xiao Yan did all this for her own good. Even the establishment of the Xiao Gate was to protect her. After all, as Xiao Yi Xian said, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan was eyeing her covetously. Once she appeared in the Central Region, she would probably bring countless troubles to Xiao Yan.
"Well..."
Xiao Yan was considerate of her, Leng Bingshuang naturally understood that, but wasn't she the same way?
Southern Region, Ancient Wilderness City.
Looking at the large number of figures flying in from outside the city, Xiao Yan couldn't help but frown slightly, wondering what had happened here that could attract so many powerful figures.
"Damn it, the Void Lightning Pool is completely empty! Not a single bolt of lightning remains! What on earth happened?!"
"What the hell has happened? This has never happened before in the Void Lightning Pool. Could it be... related to the soul pressure from Ge Thunder Mountain?"
"Hmph, who knows? Although we don't know which powerful figure left it behind, it is indeed a treasure. However, as for the soul pressure it exudes, even someone with a Origin Transformation Realm can only barely comprehend it. People like you and me can't even bear to look at it for a second, let alone comprehend it."
Back in the city, the group of powerful figures continued to curse. They had spent a considerable amount of time vying for the Void Lightning Pool Invitation, but now that the Void Lightning Pool was open, the situation inside astonished everyone. The originally boundless thunderous power had completely vanished, and judging from the situation, it was clearly caused by human intervention. This made everyone so angry that they wanted nothing more than to tear apart the guy who had absorbed all the thunderous power!
Hearing the angry curses, Xiao Yan blushed and subconsciously touched his nose. Bai Hua and Xiao Yi Xian, who were standing to the side, chuckled. They had heard Xiao Yan mention this incident before, but seeing it now, they still couldn't help but laugh.
"Cough cough, that wasn't me. I didn't expect the Northern King to absorb all that lightning power. If they're going to tear someone apart, they should be tearing apart the Northern King."
"By the way, where's Lian'er? That girl runs pretty fast, but she didn't even wait for us."
As they turned around, the three realized that Lian'er had been walking in front of them, had disappeared without a trace. When Xiao Yan spread his Spiritual Strength to search for her, his brows suddenly furrowed. Xiao Yi Xian and Bai Hua, who were standing to the side, also frowned and exchanged a glance. Their figures trembled slightly, and the three of them vanished from the spot.
"Hehe, the little girl is quite pretty. I wonder whose daughter she is, that they actually let her out."
On the street, directly in front of Lian'er, a thin, pale-faced young man was looking at her with ill intent, while two other people blocked Lian'er from behind.
The three brothers had come to the Ancient Wilderness City with the intention of finding the Void Lightning Pool, but they found nothing after entering. Just as they were getting frustrated, Lian'er happened to bump into them.
"Hahaha, I'm really Child Flame right now, and I was just wondering where to put it out when you showed up. Since you're already here, why not have some fun with me!"
Behind them, a pale-faced young man let out a lewd laugh, licked his lips with his scarlet tongue, and then grabbed at Lian'er's slender arm.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan and the others had already appeared behind the three men, their expressions indifferent. Just as they were about to make a move, Lian'er, who was surrounded by the three men and whose pretty face showed fear, suddenly raised her arm. As she slapped back the young man's outstretched hand, a purple energy streak shot out and slammed into the chest of the young man behind her. Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly, and as he shifted his body, the young man's body was blasted away by the force, instantly becoming seriously injured.
"Well..."
Seeing this scene, Xiao Yan and the other two were somewhat astonished. They were focused on protecting the girl, but they seemed to have forgotten that the three people who wanted to harm her were just three ordinary Dou Di. However, Lian'er's cultivation had now reached the Origin Transformation Realm, and with such strength, she naturally no longer needed to fear these so-called strong people.
Thinking of this, the three of them exchanged glances, then smiled wistfully. They were only focused on protecting this girl, but sometimes they had forgotten that to keep her safe from any danger, she needed to experience the process of growing up on her own.
"Hehe, let's go back to Burning Flame Valley."
The three ignored the two young men who were standing there dumbfounded. Xiao Yi Xian stepped forward and grabbed Lian'er's hand. The group walked away into the distance. After a long while, the two young men suddenly went limp and fell to the ground, whereupon they were silent.