Deep within the Xilin Mountain Range, the four members of the Tian Ying stood prominently.
With their original strength, after absorbing the Five-Star Dou Di- level Magic Core, all four of them advanced to the Dou Di level. Now, the strongest among the four is none other than Tian Ying, the leader. By good fortune, his cultivation also broke through to the Early-Stage Two-Star Dou Di. After several years of cultivation, Tian Ying's strength has been completely stabilized.
Yan Shi and Xiong Gang also reached the Late One-Star Dou Di with the help of that Magic Core. In fact, Xiong Gang was slightly better than Yan Shi, and was close to the Peak Late One-Star Dou Di. As for A Bao, his strength was only at the Mid One-Star Dou Di.
Although his cultivation level was still the lowest among the four, he knew in his heart that if it weren't for Xiao Yan and the three people in front of him, even if he were given another ten or twenty years, he would still be Nine-Star Half-Emperor. Therefore, now, A Bao was completely grateful to the three people in front of him. Of course, the person he was most grateful to was Xiao Yan.
After spending several years together, the relationship between the four of them quickly became closer, and the initial sense of distance they felt towards A Bao was completely erased.
The river of time can always smooth out all the rough edges in the world. The original estrangement between the three brothers and A Bao has gradually disappeared over the years. It's like four sharp stones that have sunk to the bottom of a river. Over time, the friction and collisions have smoothed out their rough edges and made them smooth.
Deep within the Xilin Mountain Range, the four stood side by side atop a mountain peak, gazing southwards. From there, thunder rumbled intermittently, sending shivers down their spines.
But at a certain moment, Tian Ying, who was the leader of the four, suddenly frowned, and then the originally calm expression on his face gradually became solemn.
At the same time, the other three people beside them also noticed something. The four of them looked at each other, then slowly turned around and looked to the north.
In their perception, at this very moment, a very powerful force was rapidly advancing towards them.
They've come with ill intentions!
However, judging from their aura, these people were all human. Moreover, with their current strength, they could clearly sense that there were as many as eight Dou Di experts in that group!
Such a team, even without the group behind them, would be enough to sweep across the entire Xilin Mountain Range. Of course, this is without the addition of Leng Bingshuang.
After all, given the latter's terrifying strength, the so-called Dou Di powerhouse was no different from an ordinary Half-Emperor in her eyes.
"This person seems to have ill intentions; proceed with caution."
Tian Ying gave a serious order, and the three people beside him nodded solemnly. They didn't think such a large group was just there for the Xilin Mountain Range.
A short while later, a large group of figures, like a dark cloud, appeared in the distance within the sight of the four Tian Ying.
The closer they got, the more the four of them could feel an invisible pressure, like a giant beast pouncing on them. Even the air they were breathing seemed to become much heavier.
Before long, the group appeared a hundred feet in front of Tian Ying and his companions. The two sides stared at each other from a distance, and the atmosphere was quite tense.
"The four of you, you must be the masters of this Xilin Mountain Range!"
Among the four groups, a middle-aged man dressed in a black robe with the Huo Clan emblem embroidered on his chest clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the four people, including the Tian Ying, who were standing on the cliff opposite him. His gaze swept over the four of them one by one, and he asked with a smile.
The four Dou Di powerhouses were exactly the same as the information they had received a few years ago.
Upon hearing this, the four members of the Tian Ying Clan scanned the four groups of people opposite them, and their expressions became even more solemn when they noticed the leaders.
Among these people, apart from the group of people dressed in white robes, each of the other groups had a Four-Star Dou Di level expert. In fact, one group led by a young man in white robes even had two Four-Star Dou Di, and that young man was one of them!
At one point, when A Bao's gaze swept over the group of people dressed in white robes who were leading the group, his expression couldn't help but tighten slightly. He didn't recognize Tian Ying and the other two, but that didn't mean he didn't recognize them either. After all, he had left their territory.
The leader of the white-robed group was none other than Bai Ying, the head of the Bai Clan!
"May I ask what brings you all to my Xilin Mountain Range with so many people?"
Facing this group, Tian Ying dared not be careless in the slightest. Eight Dou Di powerhouses—such a lineup was not something they could handle. If they could avoid fighting, that would be the best outcome.
"Hehe, please don't misunderstand. We're not here to fight you, but to find someone—a human."
At the end of their conversation, the Huo Clan who had spoken earlier emphasized again that the person they were looking for was a human being.
"Um?!"
Upon hearing this, the four members of the Tian Ying Clan raised their eyebrows and quickly exchanged glances, their hearts filled with seriousness.
They all knew that Xiao Yan had many enemies outside, and judging from the meaning behind this person's words, their target was clearly Xiao Yan.
"I'm sorry, we don't have the person you're looking for here. The Xilin Mountain Range do not welcome any humans. If you have nothing else to do, please leave. We won't see you off."
Turning his gaze back, Tian Ying stared calmly at the Huo Clan member opposite him and said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, the Dou Di expert from the Huo Clan frowned. They had clearly seen the emotional changes on the faces of the four people, Tian Ying and his companions, and now they were saying that Xiao Yan was not here. How could they believe that?
"The four of you, we know that guy traded the Emperor Tribulation Pill for you in order to hide here. How about this, we can give you what you need in return, such as Spirit Stone, or even high-level Dou Technique, as long as you tell me where Xiao Yan is hiding now?"
Suddenly, Zhuo Lin, dressed in white robes, stepped forward, staring at the four people opposite him with a half-smile. At the same time, he waved his hand, and a number of Spirit Stone and Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills floated in the air, slowly bobbing as if beckoning to the four people, including Tian Ying.
The four members of Tian Ying ignored this.
They were able to break through to the Dou Di thanks to Xiao Yan's efforts. To think you can bribe them with such meager benefits is to underestimate them!
"I told you, the person you're looking for isn't here, Xilin Mountain Range aren't a place where you can run wild!"
This time, Tian Ying's tone instantly turned much more somber. As soon as he uttered his thought, all the magical beasts in the entire mountain range were summoned and rushed towards their current location. In the blink of an eye, they formed a huge encirclement, surrounding the members of the Four Great Clans. With this aura alone, they suppressed the members of the Four Great Clans.
"Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so don't blame us for taking action!"
The Dou Di expert from the Huo Clan spoke again. At the same time, an extremely powerful aura swept out from his body, turning into an invisible storm that quickly enveloped the world. In just an instant, the aura formed by countless demonic beasts was suppressed by him alone!
"A bunch of ants, how dare you be so insolent before me, the Emperor!"
A disdainful snort fell, and then, the Dou Di expert from the Huo Clan was about to make a move. However, at the next moment, a thunderous sound suddenly came from the depths of the southern sky. The Dou Qi that was rapidly circulating in the middle-aged man's body also stopped at this moment. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he raised his gaze to look at the southern sky.