Chapter 1458: Chapter 1458: Isn’t It Time to Give It Back?
"Hahaha, I told you that guy would definitely make a stunning impact, now you all have to believe it, right?"
After the brief shock, Xue Ningxiang felt more joy for Yun Xiao, after all, he was someone favored by Lady Xue. This indirectly proved that her judgment was indeed discerning.
"A stunning impact? Such a description is truly stingy!"
At this moment, Lian Yuluo finally understood the concise content on that letter paper, listening to Xue Ningxiang’s laughter, he couldn’t help but take a deep breath and directly refute.
Although the intelligence on the letter paper was written simply, it clearly described all the important matters. Yun Xiao’s performance in this Meridian Refining Conference indeed couldn’t be simply described with "a stunning impact."
Refining the Heavenly Rank Intermediate Seven Thunders Life-Breaking Pill on the spot allowed Qingmu Wu, at the peak of Floating Life Realm, to directly break through to the early stage of Lingyun Realm. Such a medicinal effect is enough to make Lian Yuluo’s heart burn with longing.
After all, Lian Yuluo, now a genuine Floating Life Realm peak expert, if he could obtain a pill like the Seven Thunders Life-Breaking Pill, wouldn’t he also break through to the early stage of Lingyun Realm just like Qingmu Wu?
The subsequent Poison Meridian Skill was even more thrilling and unpredictable. Lu Tianwen, in a fit of madness, actually exerted a Heavenly Rank Advanced poison, intending to perish with all the cultivators in Lianyun Mountain.
Yet it was that young man who, with a wave of his hand, resolved Lu Tianwen’s conspiracy in an instant. All these events showed that Yun Xiao’s Medical Pulse Technique or Poison Meridian Skill likely stood at the pinnacle of the entire Tenglong Continent.
"I seem to remember the Mountain Master of Demons Mountain, Lord Hou, said Yun Xiao should also be a Beast Vein Master of outstanding grade!"
Xue Tianao, standing beside, also took a deep breath, recalling the conversation with Mountain Master Hou Tianlie of Demons Mountain, feeling like waves of shock were stirring in his heart.
"If that’s the case, if the Meridian Refining Conference had set a Beast Vein category, wouldn’t Yun Xiao possibly win a triple championship?"
Xue Ningxiang’s reaction was swift, instantly understanding her father’s meaning, showing even more excitement on her face and even a hint of regret over why the Meridian Refining Conference didn’t have a Beast Vein category.
"Ah, why didn’t I realize Yun Xiao was so well-rounded? Otherwise, I would have bound him to Xuanyin Hall as my son-in-law no matter what!"
These news brought Xue Tianao unmatched shock, making him speak without thinking, completely forgetting his precious daughter was standing beside him.
Previously, Xue Tianao was only amazed by Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi Cultivation Combat Power, but now, the dazzling display Yun Xiao showcased at the Meridian Refining Conference made him feel a sense of self-doubt.
Such a demon-like genius might indeed be Xue Tianao’s ideal candidate for a son-in-law, yet what he didn’t see was that as soon as he spoke, a trace of resentment flashed in Xue Ningxiang’s eyes beside him.
"What a guy that makes one love and hate at the same time!"
Xue Ningxiang didn’t speak it out, although she had feelings for Yun Xiao, the latter was cold and unfeeling, and now even she didn’t know what to do?
In fact, given Yun Xiao’s current identity and strength, even if Xue Tianao truly wanted to bind him, he would have to weigh the situation carefully, especially since the intelligence also mentioned President Lu Yanji breaking through to the Heavenly Realm.
"That Ling Wan guy really seems too comfortable to leave, I’ll bring him back right now!"
With thoughts swirling in her mind, Xue Ningxiang made a decision the next moment. Although she said she was going to fetch Ling Wan, the two elder individuals beside her undoubtedly knew her real intentions.
This time, even Xue Tianao didn’t say much more. Talents like Yun Xiao, if he could truly become his son-in-law, it would be a blessing as if accrued from several lifetimes.
Clang clang clang! Clang clang clang! Clang clang clang! Clang clang! Clang clang!
However, just as Xue Ningxiang was about to bid farewell to her father and set off for Lianyun Mountain, a series of urgent bell chimes sounded from the western direction, causing the three of them to slightly change facial expressions.
"Three long and two short, is there an external invasion?"
Lian Yuluo, listening to the incessant and rhythmic sound, couldn’t help but show a hint of anger on his face, first questioning in doubt and then angrily shouting: "Who ate the Dragon Heart Phoenix Gall and dared to provoke my Xuanyin Hall?"
Just as Lian Yuluo said, within the Northeast Territory of Tenglong Continent’s Inner Domain, Xuanyin Hall is the absolute dominator, with almost all small and medium-sized sects relying on Xuanyin Hall.
Perhaps since Xuanyin Hall was established, this three long two short bell chime had never sounded because even Wuyan Palace, which had always opposed Xuanyin Hall, wouldn’t dare provoke lightly without absolute assurance.
Yet while Lian Yuluo shouted angrily, a sense of unease lingered in his heart. Listening to the urgency of the bell sounds, it seemed the strength of the external enemy was also extraordinary.
The notorious Xuanyin Hall, since the intruders dare appear here, they must have some confidence in themselves. The upcoming matters might be a bit tricky.
"Let’s go take a look!"
Xue Tianao, still managing to maintain his composure, spoke with a grim expression, and his figure soared into the sky, with three figures moving swiftly toward the west.
"Hahaha, Master Xue, an old acquaintance is visiting, shouldn’t you come out to welcome us?"
As the three headed westward through the air, a voice that sounded somewhat familiar echoed across the sky, followed by a dozen figures emerging together in the western sky.
This group exuded a tremendous aura, and the combined momentum immediately alerted all the experts of Xuanyin Hall who were still within headquarters, causing them to either take to the sky or leap onto the hall rooftops, glaring angrily at the uninvited guests.
"Wu Zhukong, you have quite the audacity!"
At the first instance of that loud laughter, Xue Tianao recognized that "old acquaintance," the current Palace Master of Wuyan Palace, Wu Zhukong.
Though Xue Tianao shouted about Wu Zhukong’s audacity, his heart was cautious because he could clearly sense that the contemporary master of Wuyan Palace had unexpectedly broken through to the same Peak of Lingyun Realm level as himself.
Wu Zhukong’s strength was likely on par with Xue Tianao’s, and since the battle on Impermanence Island, he must have had numerous realizations and received some unique fortuitous encounters. His aura even subtly surpassed Xue Tianao’s.
As for those many formidable presences behind Wu Zhukong, they were, of course, the power holders of Wuyan Palace below the Great Elder Fu Lingxue.
In terms of top-tier strength, Xuanyin Hall and Wuyan Palace didn’t differ much, each having three strong experts who had reached the Heavenly Rank Third Realm.
What made Xue Tianao and Lian Yuluo uneasy was that this was Xuanyin Hall’s headquarters, and with both sides’ top combat powers being almost equal, how did Wu Zhukong have the guts to come and provoke them?
"Master Xue, that battle at Impermanence Island left us without a definitive outcome. Do you also feel a bit of regret?"
Regarding Xue Tianao’s shout, Wu Zhukong did not show the slightest hint of anger. Instead, his voice contained a calm and deliberate suggestion, with an air of assurance.
"Wu Zhukong, coming with such fanfare, what exactly do you want?"
Xue Tianao’s face was quite unsightly. Although he did not fear an equal Peak of Lingyun Realm opponent in Wu Zhukong, the latter’s boldness in bringing a mere dozen people to provoke him indeed made him somewhat uneasy.
"What do I want? Of course, to reclaim what originally belonged to our Wuyan Palace. Xue Tianao, your Xuanyin Hall has occupied our Wuyan Palace’s territory for so many years; isn’t it time to return it?"
At this moment, Wu Zhukong finally removed the smile from his face, and his following cold snort revealed to all within Xuanyin Hall the true intent of their opponent.
It’s true that what Wu Zhukong said wasn’t wrong. Since the founding by Palace Ancestor Hua Wuyan, the Wuyan Palace had been the dominant force in the northern Inner Domain of Tenglong Continent.
But later, as generations within Wuyan Palace grew weaker, the ancestor of Xuanyin Hall, who possessed the Xuanyin Ghost Body, rose strongly and dominated half of the territory that originally belonged to Wuyan Palace.
Their intense hatred was born partly due to the opposing attributes they cultivated and partly because the Wuyan Palace begrudged Xuanyin Hall for carving up half of their region.
However, what puzzled Xue Tianao was that Xuanyin Hall and Wuyan Palace had always been evenly matched, neither could overwhelm the other. At most, there were skirmishes among the younger generation or some Earth Rank cultivators.
Experts above the Heavenly Rank within both forces exercised restraint. Unless under circumstances like those on Impermanence Island, they would never easily clash.
Because the consequence of such actions might be total destruction for one side. Now, with Wu Zhukong coming provocatively, if not possessing some unknown strategic advantage, how could Xue Tianao believe it?
"Hmph, with just these lowlives behind you, it’s not quite enough!"
Although Xue Tianao felt a trace of unease, he wasn’t someone easily frightened. He also issued a cold snort, and then the power of several Heavenly Rank experts and the Earth Bending Realm elders of Xuanyin Hall erupted together in a magnificent momentum.
This was the headquarters of Xuanyin Hall, and with all Earth Bending Realm and above experts present within headquarters, this force’s release was incredibly astounding.
It seemed Xue Tianao wanted to use this method to make Wu Zhukong realize the situation and back off since a large-scale conflict like this would benefit neither side.
But for some reason, Fu Lingxue and the others Wu Zhukong brought, described by Xue Tianao as lowlives, displayed no anger. Instead, their faces bore the same peculiar smiles as Wu Zhukong, deepening the unease in Xuanyin Hall Master’s heart by several degrees.
