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Yun Shan stared at Xiao Yan, as if trying to discern something from his face.
He suddenly chuckled and said, "You found out, huh? Well, then I won't hide it anymore. That's right, someone from the Yunlan Sect was indeed involved in the Xiao Family matter.
Yun Leng acted on his own initiative, seeking personal revenge, thinking that no one would discover him instigating that third-grade Alchemist from behind. I have already executed him as an explanation to you. Are you still not satisfied?"
"An explanation? Heh... It's probably to silence him, isn't it? I don't believe that my Xiao Family's matter had no involvement from the Soul Hall, and the cooperation between your Yunlan Sect and the Soul Hall, could it be decided by a mere Yun Leng? Can you give me a reasonable explanation?" Xiao Yan said with a sneer.
Yun Shan looked at Xiao Yan, a look of doubt appearing on his face, as if he was thinking: Why is Xiao Yan so certain that his family's destruction is related to the Soul Hall?
"Yun Shan, you probably don't know, the entanglement between my Xiao Clan and the Soul Hall is deeper than you can imagine!" Xiao Yan continued, looking at the silent Yun Shan.
Just as Yun Shan was still pondering, a black mist drifted over from the city, and a series of "Kekeke" strange laughs emanated from within the black mist.
"He's right, the entanglement between the Soul Hall and the Xiao Family is very deep, so deep that no matter how much you try to conceal it, even without evidence, once the Xiao Family is destroyed, those who know of this entanglement will immediately think of the Soul Hall... Your methods of covering up traces are just burying your head in the sand."
Protector Wu stood to Yun Shan's side, the black mist thinned slightly, revealing a figure in the shadows.
Xiao Yan's gaze turned cold upon seeing this scene: "It really is you, Soul Hall Protector... This inhuman, ghost-like appearance is exactly the same."
Protector Wu turned his gaze to Xiao Yan: "It seems you've met other Law Protectors. Oh, was it that time at Jia Nan Academy...?"
As the most famous academy in the Northwest of the Continent, Jia Nan Academy received quite a bit of attention. After such a severe attack and a considerable amount of time, this news had already spread widely.
Yun Shan's expression was somewhat unsightly as he said coldly, "Protector Wu, what are you doing out here?"
"To share some of your enemies. He has already determined that your Yunlan Sect laid hands on his clansmen... And that is indeed the truth. Do you still expect him to feel a sense of belonging to the Yunlan Sect? Kill him, don't hesitate," Protector Wu said coldly.
Yun Shan took a deep breath, looked at Xiao Yan, and said with a hint of regret, "Alas, why must you delve so deeply into this matter? Wouldn't it be better to be a bit more ignorant and let it end with Yun Leng? Since it's come to this, I have no choice but to eliminate you."
"Teacher..." Yun Yun couldn't help but speak, looking at Yun Shan with a complicated expression.
The latter looked at her, a hint of apology in his eyes:
"I'm sorry, Yun'er... Plans can't keep up with changes. There are so many good men in the world, there's no need to cling to this one. Your teacher will find you even more excellent young talents.
Yun'er, leave here. I don't want you to be in a difficult position. Or, make a choice... Be my enemy, or be his enemy."
Xiao Yan looked at Yun Yun: "This concerns the blood debt of hundreds of people from the Xiao Family; there's no room for discussion... Leave, Yun Yun."
Yun Yun's heart was a mix of emotions, making it difficult for her to make a choice.
Xiao Yan no longer paid attention to Yun Yun, staring at Yun Shan, and roared, "Old dog, it really is you!"
"Little bastard, are you ready to die?" Yun Shan's gaze completely turned cold.
"Teacher..." Xiao Yan whispered in his heart.
Venerable Yao's soul body emerged from the bone flame ring, the Bone Spirit Cold Flame swirling around him, emitting a pressure comparable to a Dou Ancestor.
After Protector Wu appeared, the group from the Black-Corner Region already had thoughts of retreating. Xiao Yan knew he had to give them a shot in the arm, otherwise, they might disperse.
"This is my teacher, Venerable Yao, an Alchemist at the peak of the eighth-grade during his lifetime... We already have a method for his resurrection, lacking only a Dou Ancestor's corpse and the medicinal ingredients for a seventh-grade pill." Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Alas... Without a body, it's still too much of a difference. Now, refining a peak seventh-grade pill is probably my limit," Venerable Yao sighed.
"Hiss... Venerable Yao..."
"An Alchemist at the peak of the eighth-grade..."
Such a title greatly shocked the people of the Black-Corner Region. To them, this was a figure who only existed in legends.
Venerable Yao glanced at Gold and Silver Elders and the others who were still hesitating, and said, "My disciple will deal with Yun Shan, I will hold off the Soul Hall Protector, and you all deal with the other people from the Yunlan Sect... The conditions are the same as before.
Afterward, if you can find the medicinal ingredients needed for my resurrection, I can promise to refine a pill for you.
Although even if I am resurrected, I probably won't recover to my past peak, refining an ordinary eighth-grade pill is still not a problem."
This promise made their hesitant expressions firm. Although there was still the prerequisite of finding medicinal ingredients, the ingredients for a seventh-grade pill formula were still within their capabilities!
And the most important point was that both Yun Shan and Protector Wu, these two Dou Ancestor powerhouses, would be held back, so what they needed to face was not much different from what was agreed upon before.
Protector Wu's expression didn't change much upon seeing Venerable Yao's soul body. He looked at the people of the Black-Corner Region with a sinister gaze. Even though his face was obscured by the black mist, they could still feel his piercing stare.
"Kekeke... You all better think carefully about the consequences of being my enemy. I will extract your souls and refine them into fierce souls to be commanded by me."
Gold and Silver Elders's expressions changed slightly, then they spoke, "Hmph, we weren't scared into growing up."
"All Soul Envoys, these people are yours," Protector Wu said indifferently, and immediately six Dou Emperor-level figures flew out from the city.
Yun Shan waved his hand, and the Elders of the Yunlan Sect also surrounded the people from the Black-Corner Region.
This made Fan Lao and the others' expressions turn ugly. If it were just the people from the Yunlan Sect, they wouldn't be afraid at all, but with the addition of the six Soul Envoys under Protector Wu, the situation was greatly different. They exchanged glances, having thoughts of escaping.
Xiao Yan spoke, "Jia Lao, you can't just stand there and watch the show, can you? It was you who enlightened me about Yun Shan's intentions."
Jia Xingtian sighed and stepped forward, joining the ranks of the Black-Corner Region.
Yun Shan stared at Jia Xingtian: "It seems you didn't listen to what Yun'er told you. I'm not interested in the throne of the Jia Ma Empire... Moreover, what if you defeat me? Who knows if Xiao Yan isn't the next Yun Shan?"
Jia Xingtian replied with a resolute gaze, "He won't be the next Yun Shan. Gama is too small; he won't linger here, but you, Yun Shan, will take root in this land."
Fa Ma also flew over, which surprised both Jia Xingtian and Xiao Yan.
He respectfully bowed to Venerable Yao as a disciple: "Sir, Fa Ma will never forget your guidance back then."
Venerable Yao looked at Fa Ma, a thoughtful expression on his face. After a moment, he said, "You're that little fellow from back then, huh? So many years have passed in the blink of an eye..."
Being called a 'little fellow' by Venerable Yao, Fa Ma could only show a slightly helpless smile... Given Venerable Yao's age, calling him that was not wrong.
Yun Yun clenched and unclenched her fists, finally retreating from the battlefield. Yun Shan had given her the kindness of raising and teaching her. If it were purely a choice between Yun Shan and Xiao Yan, she would probably choose the former. However, in her view, Yun Shan was in the wrong in this matter, and Xiao Yan was the victim.
The morality in her heart combined with her feelings for Xiao Yan made it impossible for her to attack Xiao Yan.
Seeing Yun Yun move away, Xiao Yan looked at Yun Shan: "Old dog, prepare to die."
With that, he flapped the fire wings on his back and charged forward.
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