Initially, everyone was already pissed off for being trapped here. When they saw that couple with the ancient attire, some Quasi-Divine Masters could not help but sneer, "Old fogies, tell us your names! Where did you guys spout from?"
"Fufu."
The man smiled calmly and replied gently, "Lockster!"
"Lockster?"
The Martial Grandmaster who spoke was stunned and could not react in time.
However, gasps could be heard from the crowd.
"Martial Grandmasters of the Lockster aristocratic family have arrived!"
"If the Lockster aristocratic family is here, the person behind him must be from the other aristocratic family, Norel."
The Martial Grandmaster who spoke earlier on had an ashen expression and trembled in fear.
In the world, there were factions with ancient lineages that kept a low profile and lived in reclusion. Among them, there were some aristocratic families.
Although many martial artists have not heard of the names of those aristocratic families before, it was undeniable that each of them had massive foundations and immeasurable strength!
Among the ancient aristocratic families, the strongest three were the renowned Eastern, Southern Palace, and Western Gate aristocratic families of the martial world.
The nine immortal sects, eight demon races, seven fiend sects, six Buddhist monasteries, five heretical doctrines, four unorthodox groups… these were the strongest factions of the world, followed by the three aristocratic families!
In the North Region, there were two ancient aristocratic families, namely the Lockster and Norel families.
Although these two ancient aristocratic families could not compare to the three great aristocratic families in terms of strength and reputation, they were definitely superior to the Great Upper Sects and four gentry clans!
However, because they were high and above in reclusion for many years, martial artists at the bottom tier could not approach them and there were few people who knew about them.
It was the same for Azure Myst Sect. Although it was one of the five major sects of the Great Zhou Dynasty, few people in the sect knew about the Lockster and Norel aristocratic families.
In fact, they may never come into contact throughout their entire lives.
To think that the two great aristocratic families would make a move for the appearance of the Vermilion Fruit!
Suddenly, Lockster clan's Quasi-Divine Master extended his hand and circulated his Dharmic powers. Instantly, a massive palm was conjured in midair, squeezing the Martial Grandmaster who spoke out of line earlier on!
Poof!
Before that person could make a single sound, he was smashed into a blood mist and his Essence Spirit was destroyed!
"Does anyone else have any opinions?"
Lockster clan's Quasi-Divine Master surveyed the surroundings and asked with a smile.
It was dead silent outside the pavilion.
That was the might of an ancient aristocratic family – they could kill with a smile and render groups of talents silent as crickets!
The Quasi-Divine Masters of the Great Upper Sects and four gentry clans revealed displeasure on their faces. Although they did not dare to say anything, they were cursing internally.
At the same time, their doubts were finally unraveled.
It was no wonder why so many paragons died the moment the fight for the Vermilion Fruit started; even the paragons of the Great Upper Sects and four gentry clans were dead or injured.
It was because the two ancient aristocratic families of the North Region had arrived!
It was clear how terrifying the successors of the two ancient aristocratic families were judging by their Quasi-Divine Masters alone.
After residing in reclusion for many years, now that the two ancient aristocratic families have arrived, they were definitely bent on getting their hands on the Vermilion Fruit!
Entrance to the underground cave.
A young man rode on a massive and menacing tiger wyrm, blocking Aiden's path forward.
The man was extremely handsome and although he exuded a dignified appearance, it was extremely ancient – he seemed like someone from the past rather than this generation.
Maintaining his Soaring Serpent phenomenon, Aiden continued speeding forward and could vaguely hear exclamations coming from the crowd behind him.
Ancient aristocratic family, Lockster?
Aiden knew nothing about ancient aristocratic families.
However, judging from the reactions of the successors of the North Region's Upper Sects and gentry clans, he could tell that the ancient aristocratic families had strong backgrounds!
Aiden was expressionless.
No matter who it was, he had to get out of this place as soon as possible!
"Humph!"
When the handsome man saw that Aiden ignored him and was still charging for the exit, he could not help but sneered in displeasure, "You're still thinking of escaping now that I, Lockster Kang, have arrived?"
With that said, the handsome man known as Lockster Kang patted the demon beast he was riding on.
"Roar!"
The tiger wyrm understood his intentions and released a deafening roar, whipping its tail viciously towards Aiden!
Bang!
The scales on the tiger wyrm's tail were extremely tough.
After it was attacked by thousands of Martial Master phenomenons, Aiden's Martial Master phenomenon was already nearing its limit.
Now that it received such an intense attack, the Soaring Serpent swayed and its radiance dimmed – it was on the verge of dissipating at any moment!
Aiden halted in his tracks.
Right then, the touching cry of a phoenix sounded from another side of the palace's entrance.
In the blink of an eye, a green-colored divine bird flew in with a mysterious glimmer on its body. It was captivating and emanated a terrifying aura that was even superior to the tiger wyrm!
The tiger wyrm had to cultivate before it could turn into a ferocious beast.
However, the Green Luan was a pure-blooded ferocious beast, to begin with!
A peerlessly beautiful woman sat on the Green Luan. She was incomparably dignified and had an ice-cold expression that was haughty – she was in disregard of all the paragons present.
The pure-blooded ferocious beast alone already had the many paragons present feeling troubled, let alone the woman riding on it!
"That should be another ancient aristocratic family, the Norel family."
"Those two are the only ancient aristocratic families in the North Region. It's said that the Lockster and Norel families have a close relationship. There should be no mistake."
When he heard the discussions behind him, Aiden roughly knew what was going on
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Lockster Kang turned slightly with a smile. "Anette, why are you here personally? I've told you that I'll definitely obtain the Vermilion Fruit and take it back for you."
"There's no need."
Norel Anette replied calmly, totally unappreciative.
Lockster Kang continued, "Anette, as long as it's anything you fancy, even if they are the stars up in the heavens, I'll try my best to pluck them for you, let alone a single Vermilion Fruit!"
Norel Anette knitted her brows tightly.
She knew Lockster Kang way too well.
He had repeated those words to at least a hundred other female martial artists!
"Young master, that seems to be the monster incarnate of Holy Fire Island!"
At that moment, a martial artist following behind Lockster Kang advanced and reported with a grim expression.
"Monster incarnate of Holy Fire Island? What monster incarnate?"
Lockster Kang was stunned for a moment.
"The one who suppressed the experts of the immortal, Buddhist, and fiend sects beneath the Ancient One's Palace!"
"That's him?"
Lockster Kang was momentarily frozen before breaking out into a smile while nodding. "It's no wonder."
A hint of surprise flickered through Norel Anette's eyes when she heard the term 'monster incarnate of Holy Fire Island' as well.
Thereafter, she turned and looked at Aiden fixedly with a curious expression.
Sweeping his gaze across the battlefield, Lockster Kang eventually looked at Aiden and chuckled. "The Primordial Soaring Serpent has been lost for a long time and I was wondering who it was who could cultivate a primordial of this level. So, you do have some background to you."
"Cut the crap, make way."
Although Aiden's tone was calm, it exuded coldness.
Even against the successors of two ancient aristocratic families, none of the paragons could notice any emotional fluctuation from Aiden.
He was trying his best to recover his blood energy and spirit energy.
"Me? Make way?"
Lockster Kang was stunned for a moment before rearing his head in laughter, as though he heard the greatest joke in the world.
"Hahahaha! Interesting! You're wild enough!"
As he laughed, his expression gradually turned grim as he remarked coldly, "The Primordial Soaring Serpent has been lost for a long time and nobody knows how strong it can get right now. However, my Martial Master primordial was ranked 34th in the previous Phenomenon Ranking!"
The paragons present were startled.
There were only 108 positions available on the Phenomenon Ranking – the further front one was, the stronger their phenomenon!
All the Martial Master phenomenons that could get into the top 36 spots were terrifying phenomenons with ancient lineages!
Lockster Kang continued frostily, "Don't forget, you're only at early-stage Martial Master realm. How long can you hold out with the spiritual energy in your core? Let me see how many strikes your lousy phenomenon can take from me!"
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