"Hehe, since you're Brother Ouyang's friend, then I take back what I just said. It's not that you're unworthy, but rather... you lack the ability."
" Bai Ruoxuan, this is my Sacred Gold City!"
No sooner had Bai Ruoxuan finished speaking than Ouyang Miao's deep voice suddenly rang out. Bai Ruoxuan then gave Xiao Yan a mocking smile, before turning to Ouyang Miao with a warm smile and saying:
"Brother Ouyang, please don't be angry. I've come here specifically to pay my respects to my master. Just tell me where he is, and I'll leave immediately."
As Bai Ruoxuan spoke, his eyes flickered slightly, and he slowly placed one hand on his Storage Ring, his emotions fluctuating slightly.
"Teacher? My second uncle has never agreed to take you as his apprentice. I advise you to save your time."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Miao's expression darkened, and he said in a low voice.
With one hand slowly turning the Storage Ring between his fingers, Bai Ruoxuan smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned, and then chuckled softly.
"Brother Ouyang, why do you say that? Although our master has no plans to take on any disciples yet, I have already chosen him as my master. As the saying goes, sincerity can move Jin Shi, and I believe that day will come sooner or later."
"But not today, at least. My second uncle is currently in seclusion. Please return."
After speaking, Ouyang Miao turned to look at Xiao Yan, who was tightly gripping his Storage Ring. Xiao Yan looked at Bai Ruoxuan opposite him with a slightly unnatural expression. He felt that something within the Storage Ring was increasingly trying to burst out. Seeing Ouyang Miao looking at him, Xiao Yan forced a smile. At Ouyang Miao's signal, the two of them, along with Bai Hua and the other two, headed towards the other side of the street.
"Wait a minute..."
Just then, Bai Ruoxuan's voice came again. Ouyang Miao turned around impatiently to look at the man, his brows furrowed, and said in a rather low voice:
"What else do you want to do? I don't want to, are you going to force your way in?"
"Hehe, Brother Ouyang, you misunderstand. I'm not trying to force my way in. I just want your friend to see something."
Bai Ruoxuan chuckled softly, then slowly opened his hand that was resting on the Storage Ring. As his thoughts raced, his right hand slowly clenched in the void beside him. Almost at the same time, a giant ruler, as white as jade, slowly emerged from between his right palms. Judging from its appearance, it was exactly the same as the Heavy Xuan Ruler!
"This is... the Black Jade Ruler..."
Ouyang Miao frowned. He seemed to have some other impression of the giant ruler in Bai Ruoxuan's hand, but he couldn't recall it for a moment. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan, who was standing next to him, was trying his best to control the Storage Ring in his hand, or more precisely, the Heavy Xuan Ruler in the Storage Ring that was trembling violently.
Ever since Bai Ruoxuan and the others arrived, Xiao Yan had clearly noticed that the Heavy Xuan Ruler in his Storage Ring was trembling uncontrollably, as if it were being pulled by something. Fortunately, the Storage Ring provided some protection, allowing Xiao Yan to barely suppress it. However, now that Bai Ruoxuan had taken the Black Jade Ruler out of his Storage Ring, the Heavy Xuan Ruler in Xiao Yan 'Storage Ring was naturally difficult to control...
"Heh... my friend, since you've already been discovered, why bother hiding it? Looking across the world, the only thing that can cause my Black Jade Ruler to react is that one thing."
Bai Ruoxuan stared at Xiao Yan opposite him with a cold smile, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. If he was not sure where the strange movement of the Black Jade Ruler came from before, he was now certain that the feeling originated from Xiao Yan in front of him.
Xiao Yan was also very worried about this. He had never expected to encounter the Bai Clan in Sacred Gold City, and even more unexpectedly, they were carrying the Black Jade Ruler. In addition, with the people behind Bai Ruoxuan, if his Heavy Xuan Ruler were exposed to them, the situation would be extremely unfavorable for him!
"Hmph, are you still going to stubbornly insist on this? Since you're unwilling, then let me give you a hand!"
As he let out a cold laugh, Bai Ruoxuan stomped his foot on the ground, and as the Origin Qi burst forth from his feet, he wielded a pure white Black Jade Ruler. His figure flashed towards Xiao Yan like lightning, and in the blink of an eye, he was already in front of the latter. With a disdainful expression, he brought the ruler down on Xiao Yan's head.
Bai Hua and Ouyang Miao were standing to the side of Xiao Yan, were about to make a move, but they were stopped by the two Eight-Star Yuan Zong who followed closely behind. So, they could only watch helplessly as the giant ruler in Bai Ruoxuan's hand slammed down heavily.
The biting wind pressure lashed at Xiao Yan's face, yet it only calmed his expression. His grip on the Storage Ring slowly loosened, and then...
"Clang!"
With a deafening clang of metal clashing, a buzzing sound immediately echoed through the streets and alleys. The expressions of the two guards in front of the villa changed drastically. An invisible wave of energy, like a hurricane, suddenly swept between Xiao Yan and Bai Ruoxuan.
At this moment, when everyone looked up, Xiao Yan was tightly gripping a huge Black Ruler, which was completely black. He briefly blocked Bai Ruoxuan's flying ruler with a single, tight grip. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the two men's rulers were almost identical except for their black and white color.
"Bang!"
Immediately afterwards, each of them struck the ruler in their hands with a palm strike. As the two collided again, they were both forced to take several steps back before swinging their rulers at each other.
"Hmph, it really is the Heavy Xuan Ruler!"
Bai Ruoxuan let out a cold snort, but his face wore a triumphant smile.
Xiao Yan remained noncommittal, his hand holding the Heavy Xuan Ruler trembled slightly, and with a loud bang, raging flames enveloped the ruler. Instantly, the temperature in the area where everyone was located rose sharply, and even the ground beneath their feet cracked from the intense heat.
"Huh? It's Heavenly Flames."
In that instant, the old man not far behind Bai Ruoxuan finally raised his head, looking at Xiao Yan with a hint of surprise on his old face. His old eyes slowly narrowed, and then he said:
"Young man, it is truly remarkable that you have gained the recognition of the Heavenly Flames. I will not interfere in this matter. As long as you hand over the Heavy Xuan Ruler, you may leave in peace."
Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the old man, his expression growing increasingly serious. He pulled one hand back behind his back, staring intently at the latter, and slowly spoke. As he spoke, a white jade Formation Plate fell into his hand.
What if I don't?