Seeing Yun Shan stepping through the air, his speed was like that of a ghost. One moment he was just a black shadow on the horizon, and the next, he had arrived at the Yunlan Sect's plaza. Everyone present was shocked, their faces turning pale.
"Stepping through the air, a Dou Zong powerhouse!" Mu Zhan exclaimed from the big tree, witnessing Yun Shan's ability to seemingly teleport.
Both Dou Zong and Dou Huang could use Dou Qi to form wings, but generally, Dou Zong wouldn't use Dou Qi wings to fly. This was because Dou Zong had already grasped the subtle power of space, allowing them to shorten distances and travel thousands of feet in a single step.
The process of a Dou Zong advancing to Dou Zun was also a continuous mastery of spatial power.
"A Dou Zong powerhouse..." Xiao Yan sat on the sedan chair, his fingers lightly tapping the wooden bars, creating a soft sound.
Xiao Yan was almost certain that Yun Shan wasn't dead. As he had said, Yun Leng's ability to seize power wasn't due to his own skills, nor was it because Yun Yun, as a Dou Huang, was foolish. It was because Yun Shan had never relinquished his position as Sect Leader.
The power of the Yunlan Sect had always been in Yun Shan's hands. Yun Leng was merely a puppet during Yun Shan's secluded cultivation.
This wasn't just Xiao Yan's speculation. He was so sure because he had joined the Soul Palace and understood their way of doing things.
To put it bluntly, an old thing like Yun Leng, lacking both strength and talent, wasn't qualified to join the Soul Palace.
If the Soul Palace wanted to infiltrate the Yunlan Sect, they would naturally start with the Sect Leader. However, from their conversation, Xiao Yan was certain that Yun Yun, the strongest Dou Huang Sect Leader, was unaware of the Soul Palace's existence.
Therefore, the only answer was that Yun Shan was not only alive but was also the first to join the Soul Palace. Yun Shan had always been the actual controller of the Yunlan Sect.
However, Yun Shan reaching the Dou Zong realm was something Xiao Yan didn't want to see, as it would cause a lot of trouble.
He might have to stand up.
Yun Shan wore a simple white robe. A gentle breeze rustled the robe, giving him an ethereal air. His age didn't seem to match that of Jia Xing Tian and Hai Bo Dong.
His face lacked the wrinkles of an old man, making him look no older than thirty.
"That old guy's lifespan has been extended after breaking through to Dou Zong, making him look younger," Hai Bo Dong muttered, unable to hide his envy as he gazed at Yun Shan's appearance.
Hai Bo Dong didn't dare to continue suppressing Yun Leng. He flew to Xiao Yan's side, ready to escape with him at the first sign of trouble.
In the plaza below, hearing Yun Shan's question, Yun Leng, who had risen from the ice shards, knelt on the ground with a thud, crying with tears streaming down his face, "Sect Leader! If you hadn't come, the Yunlan Sect would have been destroyed by Yun Yun, that traitor, in league with outsiders!"
Yun Leng knelt on both knees, his old face covered in tears, his hair disheveled, making him look extremely miserable, like a helpless old man on the street lamenting being abandoned by his children.
Yun Shan glanced at Yun Yun, then at the ruined plaza, before fixing his gaze on Xiao Yan's sedan chair.
At this moment, Xiao Yan slowly put down his wine cup and flask, cupped his fist towards the white figure in the sky while sitting on the sedan chair, and said calmly, "Junior Xiao Yan greets Old Sect Leader Yun Shan."
"In all the years the Yunlan Sect has been established, this is the first time I've seen someone destroy it to such an extent," Yun Shan said with equal composure.
Hearing this, Yun Leng's spirits lifted. He pointed his finger at Xiao Yan, who was sitting on the sedan chair, and said loudly, "Old Sect Leader, today's events were all caused by him!"
"He relied on being a Rank 5 Alchemist with a Strange Flame, disregarded my Yunlan Sect, and killed the outer sect Attendant Mo Cheng. When we inquired about the truth, he not only summoned Ice Emperor Hai Bo Dong and several Dou Wang powerhouses but also injured us!"
"Even Sect Leader Yun Yun helped this criminal, not only refusing to help but also having her disciple send him away!"
Most of what Yun Leng said was true, but after subtly adding some things, the responsibility for the matter now fell entirely on Xiao Yan.
The plaza was silent, with only Yun Leng's slightly angry voice echoing continuously.
No one present refuted Yun Leng's words, because everyone was an old fox. They all understood that Yun Shan wasn't a fool. Of course, he guessed that things weren't that simple. Xiao Yan wouldn't have attacked the Yunlan Sect for no reason.
But no one would refute, because everyone knew that the Yunlan Sect was now a one-man show. Yun Shan was the strongest, and whatever he thought was the truth.
Yun Shan didn't even ask Yun Yun a single question!
As the current Sect Leader and his own disciple, Yun Yun had been present all along. Yun Shan should have listened to Yun Yun's opinion, but he only asked Yun Leng.
The meaning behind this was very clear.
When Yun Shan heard about the Rank 5 Alchemist possessing a Strange Flame, he narrowed his eyes slightly at Xiao Yan. Yun Leng also nodded imperceptibly.
Yun Shan had been in seclusion for a long time. Even people like Jia Xing Tian thought Yun Shan was dead, because his chances of breaking through to Dou Zong were almost impossible.
He had even taken a Sixth Grade Sect Breakthrough Pill, but still failed to break through to Dou Zong.
What Jia Xing Tian and others didn't expect was that Yun Shan had really broken through to Dou Zong and looked much younger! "I believe half of what Yun Leng says. I know his nature..."
"However, regardless of who is right or wrong in this matter, the fact that you killed Mo Cheng is undeniable. You should stay in the Yunlan Sect and explain things clearly. Why not stay in my Yunlan Sect for a few days, and I will send someone to invite the Mo family to the Yunlan Sect for a face-to-face confrontation, how about that?" Yun Shan was like a refined elder, understanding and reasonable.
But only Xiao Yan, who was also from the Soul Palace, understood that this was a Hongmen Banquet.
"Although I do want to stay in the Yunlan Sect for a while, we have to distinguish between host and guest. There's a difference between me staying and being kept here," Xiao Yan said with a slight smile, gently stroking the wine cup, his eyes slightly narrowed.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, even Yun Shan was stunned for a moment, and said, "Oh? Do you want to be the host instead?"
"I think it's feasible."
Instantly, the atmosphere in the arena became heavy. Not to mention Yun Shan, no one present knew what Xiao Yan was planning! Hai Bo Dong transmitted his voice, saying, "Xiao Yan, although your trump card is powerful, you are still only a Da Dou Shi. Yun Shan could kill you with a flick of his finger. Even if I and that old codger Jia Xing Tian join forces, we can't stop Yun Shan!"
Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Hai Lao, you're overthinking it. I only hope that Hai Lao can help me hold back Sect Leader Yun Yun."
Hai Bo Dong was stunned for a moment, and Nalan Yanran on the side was also taken aback. Why hold back Yun Yun? Even if she doesn't help you, she won't attack you, right? Probably not.
Soon, the two understood. Xiao Yan didn't want Yun Yun, as the sect leader, to be in an awkward position, caught in the middle. If Hai Bo Dong held her back, then no matter what, Yun Yun would be unable to act.
Hai Bo Dong rolled his eyes at Xiao Yan. You're so considerate, it makes me want to cry. When have you ever been so considerate towards me? "Are you really sure?" Hai Bo Dong couldn't help but ask.
"When have I ever lied?" Xiao Yan chuckled.
Nalan Yanran frowned slightly. It seemed like he really hadn't.
Hai Bo Dong slowly flew away from Xiao Yan's Sedan Chair, arriving not far from Yun Yun. He wasn't in a hurry to attack. Instead, everyone watched Xiao Yan, wanting to know what other trump cards he had that he dared to challenge the Dou Zong Yun Shan! "If you're trying to stall for time, then there's no need. You'll have plenty of time in the Yunlan Sect." Instantly, Yun Shan condensed the surrounding clouds and mist into a large hand, reaching out to grab Xiao Yan.
Just as the large hand was about to grab Xiao Yan, an Azure Lotus floated up in front of Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan transmitted his voice, saying, "Queen, if you still want me to use the Ten Thousand Beasts Spirit Flame to help you condense your body, strengthen your bloodline, and refine the Soul Fusion Pill for you, now is a good opportunity to Bribing Xiao Yan."
A voice that made people tingle traveled out from the Azure Lotus: "One year. I want to see the Soul Fusion Pill within one year."
Xiao Yan smiled knowingly.
"Deal."
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