Chapter 210: Hai Bodong's Return
As the figure of Yun Potian stood tall, a vast and majestic aura emanated from him, quickly spreading across the Yunlan Sect and reaching the entirety of the Jia Ma Imperial City.
All over the city, those who had been peacefully asleep began to awaken.
"One day a super strong person appears, and the next day another one shows up. Can't anyone get a good night's sleep?" Some elderly people grumbled quietly to themselves.
These powerful figures didn't need to work regular jobs, yet they constantly had to flaunt their power. Couldn't they make their dramatic entrances without shaking everyone awake with their overwhelming auras?
While ordinary citizens grumbled, those within the Yunlan Sect were ecstatic. Sensing this formidable aura, Yun Shan immediately led all the elders and disciples to the valley where Yun Potian had just been revived.
Seeing the burly figure standing proudly in the sky, many of the elders of Yunlan Sect were moved to tears.
First, the former Sect Master, Yun Shan, broke through to become a Dou Zong. Now, the ancestor, Yun Potian, had been resurrected. Yunlan Sect was truly on the rise.
With a Dou Zun overseeing them, Yunlan Sect had now firmly ascended to the ranks of the top tier factions in the Northwest Continent.
"Welcome back to life, Ancestor!"
"Welcome back to life, Ancestor!"
Under Yun Shan's leadership, the elders and disciples knelt in unison, bowing deeply.
Yun Potian's resurrection filled Yun Shan with joy. While Yunlan Sect had indeed attached itself to Xiao Yan's rising power, this was largely thanks to the goodwill extended toward Yun Yun. But Yun Potian's revival was different he embodied the very spirit of Yunlan Sect.
With him personally guiding the disciples, the sect was bound to quickly cultivate many powerful figures.
"Wow, this old guy's comeback really has a lot of flair," Xiao Yan muttered, feeling a bit speechless as he watched the scene unfold.
But he quickly understood. For a smaller sect like Yunlan Sect, suddenly having a Dou Zun level expert was akin to a small empire suddenly gaining an emperor. This was indeed a monumental event, capable of altering destinies.
"Haha, children, rise." Yun Potian waved his hand gracefully, and a gentle breeze helped the disciples stand.
"For all the years I've been gone, you've endured much hardship. Starting today, I will use every means at my disposal to cultivate you all and ensure our Yunlan Sect produces many strong cultivators."
His calm yet inspiring words ignited the hearts of the disciples, leaving them feeling both warm and motivated.
"Alright, disperse," Yun Potian said with a casual wave, prompting Yun Shan to lead everyone out of the valley. Even as they departed, the hearts of Yunlan Sect's disciples were filled with immense pride and excitement.
Once everyone from Yunlan Sect had left, Yun Potian turned to Xiao Yan with a humble expression. Flying down before him, he bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Young Friend Xiao Yan, for saving my life!"
Even if Xiao Yan weren't connected to the prestigious Xiao Clan, Yun Potian would still feel obligated to perform such a gesture. After all, the act of saving one's life was a profound debt.
"No need for formalities. You're well aware of the reasons I brought you back," Xiao Yan said with a playful grin, still holding Yun Yun's hand.
Hearing this, Yun Potian was momentarily taken aback before glancing at Yun Yun, standing beside Xiao Yan. His gaze softened, and he let out a small laugh. "I must thank my two descendants as well."
Yun Yun's pale face flushed slightly at the remark.
Shortly after Yun Potian's revival, the Serpent Overlord of the Heaven Snake Mansion also arrived at the headquarters of the newly formed Flame Alliance. His presence marked the mansion's official submission as a subordinate faction of the Flame Alliance.
With Yun Potian's resurrection, Heaven Snake Mansion's allegiance, and the recruitment of the famed refining master, Fa Ding, the Flame Alliance now boasted three Dou Zun level experts within its ranks.
These three weren't content with merely holding titles. Determined to contribute meaningfully, their efforts quickly bore fruit. Within just three days, Jia Ma Imperial City underwent dramatic transformations.
The Dou Zuns concentrated surrounding energy into the city, enriching the environment day by day. Coupled with the Alliance's stellar reputation and Xiao Yan's ever growing fame, dozens of Dou Wang and Dou Huang experts, along with over ten alchemists, joined the Flame Alliance in these few days.
Though freshly established, the Flame Alliance was already showing signs of dominance, with daily expansions and developments making waves across the Northwest Continent.
Three days later, a figure adorned with crystalline wings of ice soared from the distant Tagger Desert.
"Tsk tsk, how Jia Ma Imperial City has transformed in just over a decade!"
The elder with icy wings flashed through the skies and appeared above the city. Without hesitation, he released his Dou Huang aura, enveloping the city below.
"Ke ke ke, Jia Ma Empire, Hai Bodong has returned!" The man stood in the air, his face full of joy.
After years of hiding in the desert, Hai Bodong had finally restored his strength. He imagined that the old foes who thought him long dead would be shocked to learn of his return.
However, before Hai Bodong could revel in his resurgence, several powerful auras suddenly emerged from various parts of the city.
Seven or eight unfamiliar Dou Huangs and more than twenty Dou Wangs rose into the air, their expressions hostile as they surrounded Hai Bodong.
Soon after, two Dou Zong level auras swept over him, laced with an air of playful disdain.
As if that weren't enough, Hai Bodong then felt three terrifying auras, so powerful they seemed to pierce his very soul.
Each aura struck him with the weight of facing an ancient dragon.
"Who dares?"
"A mere Dou Huang dares act so brazenly in our Flame Alliance headquarters? Identify yourself!" shouted the group encircling Hai Bodong.
Just as tensions escalated, one of the Dou Wangs among them, Mittelt Tengshan, suddenly recognized the elder and called out.
"Wait, everyone, stop! He's one of us a comrade!" Tengshan shouted hurriedly, plastering a nervous smile on his face as he gestured to calm the other experts.
Flying quickly to Hai Bodong's side, Tengshan's old eyes brimmed with emotion as he greeted the elder.
"Hai Lao, you've finally returned!" Tengshan's tearful gaze left Hai Bodong feeling both awkward and touched.
But first, he needed answers.
"Tengshan, can you explain what's going on here? I leave the Jia Ma Empire for a decade, and when I return, the Imperial City is unrecognizable!"
The sudden influx of high level cultivators left him utterly bewildered. The Dou Wangs and Dou Huangs were one thing but those terrifying auras, especially the two Dou Zong presences, were far more alarming.
And what on earth was this 'Flame Alliance Headquarters'?
As Hai Bodong pondered, the air behind him rippled, and two elder figures walked toward him from the void.
(End of Chapter)
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