The sudden turn of events in the arena startled many, and the fierce battle within the fighting circle came to a halt. Everyone looked up at the sky and saw an old man in a hemp robe standing high in the air, looking down at the crowd below.
"Who is this person? Their aura and pressure are terrifying!"
At that moment, the only thing on everyone's mind was this: the sudden appearance of this guy, with just his imposing aura, made everyone present almost unable to breathe. Even Xiao Yan felt immense pressure in the face of this aura.
At this moment, everyone in the arena stared intently at the figure high in the sky, not daring to relax for a moment.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd below, the old man in hemp robes in the sky slowly descended, and many people present immediately recognized his identity.
This old man in hemp robes is none other than Ye Luotian, the sect leader of the Withered Leaf Sect, one of the Four Great Sects!
" Ye Luotian!"
"How could it be him!"
"It's unbelievable that this guy knows his strength is at the bottom among the Four Great Sects, so he's planning to strike first!"
What do we do now?
"We are all from the Four Great Sects; perhaps he can save our lives. Isn't this guy known for his benevolence and charity?"
Upon seeing that the newcomer was none other than the sect leader of the Withered Leaf Sect, one of the Four Great Sects, the expressions on the faces of the members of the Four Great Clans present immediately turned to joy. With this esteemed figure taking action, even if Xiao Yan possessed extraordinary abilities, he would have no choice but to be obediently captured and taken back today!
" Ye Luotian..."
Upon seeing Ye Luotian's arrival, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a slight tension in his heart. From this guy, he vaguely sensed a strange aura. That aura seemed somewhat unstable, yet it was being used by Ye Luotian. Xiao Yan felt as if he had seen this somewhere before...
"Hehe, young friend Xiao Yan, this is our second meeting, isn't it?"
Although they clearly sensed that the person before them was no good, the latter's manner of speaking and the kind expression on his face made him seem like an ordinary old man who was naive and ignorant of the ways of the world. However, under the powerful aura emanating from the latter, no one present would dare to actually think that way.
After all, Ye Luotian is a figure on par with the sect leaders of the Four Great Sects. If they were to really fight, even Xiao Yan, among those present, wouldn't be confident that he could defeat him.
" Sect Master Ye, are you here to arrest me too?"
Xiao Yan's face turned solemn. He couldn't even sense the latter's exact strength, so how could he possibly fight him?
"Hehe, young friend Xiao Yan, there's no need to be nervous. I just don't want to see so many fellow disciples die. After all, they are all from the Four Great Sects. It's truly hard for me to bear watching them die."
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Ye Luotian smiled slightly, his smile appearing quite amiable.
However, Xiao Yan scoffed at this. What did he mean by feeling sorry for them? The Four Great Sects were practically irreconcilable enemies, and they couldn't wait to annex each other. What kind of brotherhood was this? It was utter nonsense. The Four Great Sects were rivals, so how could there be any talk of brotherhood?
Ye Luotian was naturally unaware of what Xiao Yan was thinking, and even if he did, he would simply smile indifferently.
A pair of kind, smiling old eyes swept over the crowd below. Ye Luotian chuckled, then waved his sleeve, and countless streams of light poured down, then hovered in front of everyone, transforming into a pill.
"Hehe, take these pills to heal your injuries first. This endless battle should end soon."
Ye Luotian smiled slightly, noticing that everyone present was staring intently at the pills before them, motionless. Knowing they must have some concerns, he chuckled inwardly and then spoke again with a smile:
"These pills are all fourth-grade pills. If you don't take them, I'll take them back!"
Ye Luotian smiled, then raised his sleeves as if he really wanted to take back the pill. The next moment, when everyone in the room heard that it was a fourth-grade pill, their faces showed extremely excited expressions.
A fourth-grade pill! This is a fourth-grade pill! They usually can't even see it, let alone eat it. Now that such a good opportunity is presented to them, what reason do they have to refuse?
Immediately, among the people from the Four Great Clans present, apart from Bai Ying and the six Dou Di experts, everyone else swallowed the pills floating in front of them without hesitation, as if they were afraid that Ye Luotian would really take the pills back.
The pills melted instantly upon entering the mouth, rapidly transforming into an extremely powerful medicinal force that surged into the body, permeating the entire being. Sure enough, in just a short while, the injuries on everyone present healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. Moreover, in their pleasant surprise, the surging power caused their internal energy to rise sharply. In the blink of an eye, everyone present who had consumed the pills had their cultivation level break through by one star!
As for those Nine-Star Half-Emperor, although their strength did not break through, they all reached the Peak Late Nine-Star Half-Emperor!
This elixir is truly extraordinary!
This scene also stirred the hearts of the Dou Di experts from the Four Great Clans. After confirming that those who had swallowed the pills had not experienced any abnormalities, they did not hesitate any longer and swallowed the pills in front of them. In a short while, the auras of the six Dou Di experts indeed increased by one star!
However, Xiao Yan, as well as Bai Ying, Tian Ying, and the others beside him, remained completely still.
Although these people were all attracted to the pill, they seemed to be waiting for Xiao Yan's reaction; they wouldn't feel completely at ease until he took it.
"Hehe, young friend Xiao Yan, your two friends seem to have suffered quite serious injuries. It's fine if you don't eat, but you can't just abandon them."
Ye Luotian seemed to have realized this. On Xiao Yan's side, everything revolved around Xiao Yan. If he didn't eat, no one else would either.
Upon hearing this, both Tian Ying and A Bao frowned, and Xiao Yan couldn't help but look at Yan Shi and the other two.
Despite the help of third-tier pills, Zhuo Lin's sword strike had already damaged his very foundation, making recovery extremely difficult. Third-tier pills alone wouldn't be of much use, but fourth-tier pills would be a different story.
After hesitating for a while, he noticed that the members of the Four Great Clans over there were all full of energy, not only having greatly increased their strength but also having recovered a lot of their combat power under the effect of the pills.
"Brother Xiao Yan, how about... I try one first?"
At this point, Tian Ying knew that the injuries in Yan Shi and the other two's bodies were not to be underestimated. If they were not careful, it could affect their future cultivation path. Therefore, as the eldest brother, Tian Ying could not worry about anything else.
"Wait, before you eat them, let me check your pills. Sect Master Ye also said that the Four Great Sects are originally one, and we are not in cahoots with them. You can eat the pills, but let me check them first."
Just as Tian Ying was about to swallow the pill, Xiao Yan suddenly waved his hand, and the pills that were floating in front of them quickly fell into Xiao Yan's Xiao Yan and were grasped in his palm.
After only a few breaths, Xiao Yan returned the pill to his hand, smiled slightly, and said:
"Eat it. I've checked it; there's nothing wrong with this pill."
As he uttered these words, Xiao Yan's gaze lingered on Ye Luotian for a moment, and a barely perceptible glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.
Upon seeing this, the latter put on a kind smile and nodded, seemingly quite satisfied, but no one knew what he was really thinking.
Before the others, Xiao Yan took the lead in taking the pill, followed by Bai Ying and the others.
As expected, in a short period of time, Xiao Yan and the others also improved their strength. Yan Shi, Xiong Gang, and A Bao all advanced to the level of Two-Star Dou Di, Tian Ying became the Early Three-Star Dou Di, and even Bai Ying's strength also improved to the Early Five-Star Dou Di!
This pleasant surprise filled Tian Ying and the others with excitement, and unconsciously, they felt a sense of gratitude towards Ye Luotian.
Bai Ying, despite his improved strength, remained cautious and somewhat skeptical about the changes in his aura. After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and only he knew what Ye Luotian was really up to.
Looking back at Xiao Yan, who was already at the Peak Late Four-Star Dou Di, his aura surged even further after using this so-called pill, reaching the Mid Five-Star Dou Di. Even though he was only one step away from the late stage, he was still very close.
"Hehe, I didn't expect this seclusion to bring so many surprises."
Xiao Yan grinned, looking so harmless that he seemed completely unguarded around him.
In the sky, as Ye Luotian saw Xiao Yan and the others take the pills, the smile on his old face grew wider and wider. In the end, it even became slightly distorted, making the originally kind and amiable old man look somewhat terrifying.
"Hehe, now that you've taken the pills, Sect Master Ye, can you tell me your true purpose for coming here?"
Suddenly, Xiao Yan stared intently at Ye Luotian and asked a meaningful question.
"Hehe, that's natural. Now that the goal has been achieved, telling the truth is just my way of doing things."
Ye Luotian let out a sinister laugh, his old face quickly turning gloomy. The kind and benevolent look he had just had vanished, and now he looked like a vengeful ghost with a sinister grin, making people tremble with fear!
" Withered Leaf Grass, rise!"
As soon as Ye Luotian finished speaking, a withered yellow plant suddenly sprouted from the Qi Cyclone Space within the bodies of everyone in the Four Great Clans, except for Xiao Yan and his group. In just a few breaths, it had already taken over the vortex within their bodies!