"Yun'er, it seems you've had quite a few adventures over the years."
Amidst his surprise, Yun Shan's face revealed a pleased smile. Yun Yun was the orphan he had taken in decades ago during his travels. He had always regarded her as his own, like a dear daughter.
Ten years ago, when Yun Shan began seclusion, Yun Yun had just become a Dou King powerhouse. According to the normal progression of cultivation, she should have at most reached the high-level Dou Emperor stage. Never had he thought that his disciple would break through to the Dou Ancestor level ahead of him, which was somewhat embarrassing for Yun Shan.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
The green sword aura clashed with the black chains, generating energy shockwaves that caused ripples in the surrounding space.
"Don't think that becoming a Dou Ancestor powerhouse makes you impressive."
"The Dou Qi Continent is vast, and you can't afford to provoke my Hall of Souls!"
Protector Wu sternly rebuked.
"Hmph! At least for you, I can still afford to provoke!"
Yun Yun treaded the void, practicing a Wind Attribute Qi Method. Her speed surpassed even that of a Dou Ancestor at the same level.
Atop Misty Cloud Sect, the battle Dou Qi aura of two Dou Ancestor powerhouses instantly alerted all major forces in the Imperial Capital.
"Swoosh swoosh swoosh~"
Several figures with Dou Qi Wings swiftly flew towards Misty Cloud Sect. However, as they approached the foot of the mountain, they tacitly stopped, exchanged glances, and could see the astonishment in each other's eyes.
"Hai Bo Dong, have you also noticed?"
"No doubt about it! This aura has broken through the shackles of Dou Emperor and is a genuine Dou Ancestor powerhouse!"
"Could it be that old Yun Shan really broke through?"
Jia Xing Tian's mouth twitched, his face filled with envy and jealousy. As the Emperor of the Jia Ma Empire, he was about the same age as Yun Shan. Both had been stuck at the peak of Dou Emperor for many years without progress.
"This aura doesn't seem like Yun Shan's."
Hai Bo Dong gazed at the energy storm constantly flickering above the clouds, his brows furrowing involuntarily. In his early years, he had sparred with Yun Shan many times and was very familiar with his Dou Qi aura.
"If it's not Yun Shan, then who else could it be? It couldn't possibly be Master Yun Yun, could it?"
Nalan Jie shook his head, thinking that Yun Yun was much younger than them. Becoming a Dou Emperor powerhouse first was already impressive enough. If she became a Dou Ancestor powerhouse, then wouldn't they old fellows have lived in vain?
"There's another Dou Ancestor's aura above, and it seems like they're in battle?"
Mu Chen looked puzzled. It was well known that Misty Cloud Sect was a behemoth in the Jia Ma Empire, its influence even surpassing that of the royal family. Now there were external forces invading?
"Hall of Souls, Protector Wu. Is it finally starting?"
Somewhere in the Sect Master's Residence, Yun Tianming released his Soul Power throughout, observing every move within the restricted area.
"Boom boom boom!"
Yun Yun and Protector Wu fought fiercely, their sword blades and chains intertwining, bursting with enough energy to send a Dou Emperor powerhouse flying. After several exchanges, Yun Yun gradually found herself at a disadvantage.
"A mere 1-Star Dou Ancestor dares to boast in front of me, the Protector. Truly ignorant of one's own mortality!"
Protector Wu unleashed a powerful Dou Qi, surrounded by a dense mist of eerie cries, making him look quite intimidating.
"2-Star Dou Ancestor? Who exactly are you, infiltrating our Misty Cloud Sect, and what is your purpose?"
Yun Yun's hand gripping the sword was slightly numb from the impact, her eyebrows furrowing involuntarily.
"Central Plains Hall of Souls. You wouldn't understand even if I told you. Just know this: in front of the Hall of Souls, your Misty Cloud Sect is nothing but a fart!"
"Surrender obediently, it's the only way for Misty Cloud Sect to survive!"
Protector Wu's words were arrogant, but it had to be admitted that he was right. With the power of the Hall of Souls, destroying Misty Cloud Sect was as easy as squashing an ant.
"..."
Yun Yun's face was filled with confusion, completely unaware of the power of the Hall of Souls.
On the side, Yun Shan, with his rich experience, still knew some information.
"Don't be fooled by his bluff! Protector Wu, although the Hall of Souls is powerful, it's unlikely that you could extend your reach to various parts of the Dou Qi Continent, especially in places like the Jia Ma Empire where your influence is limited, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't have come to seek cooperation with Misty Cloud Sect."
Yun Shan pointed out Protector Wu's true intentions without hesitation. As the saying goes, a strong dragon does not crush a snake on the ground, and Protector Wu couldn't even be considered a strong dragon. At best, he was a lower-level regional guardian in the Hall of Souls, with limited resources at his disposal. Therefore, to expand his influence, he needed to utilize Misty Cloud Sect, the local powerhouse.
Exposed, Protector Wu appeared somewhat irritated, his tone turning vicious, "Even if I'm alone, annihilating your Misty Cloud Sect would be as easy as pie!"
With that, Protector Wu's attacks became even more ferocious. Yun Yun, newly entered into the Dou Ancestor realm, hadn't fully stabilized her strength yet and was pushed back step by step.
"Yun'er, I'm here to help you!"
Yun Shan took a deep breath, unfurling his Dou Qi Wings behind him as he joined the fray.
However, despite the seemingly small gap between the peak of Dou Emperor and Dou Ancestor, the actual difference was immense. Coupled with Yun Shan's age and declining strength, he was no match for Protector Wu.
"Get lost, you old coot!"
Protector Wu waved his hand, and several distorted spaces appeared around Yun Shan. From within, several chains shot out, battering him until he was covered in blood.
"Teacher!"
Yun Yun gritted her teeth, her concern affected her focus as the chains knocked the sword from her hand. With agile footwork, she barely dodged Protector Wu's attacks.
"Hehehe~ After killing you two, I will support an elder to control the entire Misty Cloud Sect."
Thinking victory was assured, Protector Wu, to further demoralize the pair, recklessly revealed his next plan.
"You won't get away with it!"
Yun Yun gritted her teeth, her figure turning into a streak of green light as she swiftly charged towards him. Sharp sword aura condensed at her fingertips, emitting a deep light as she launched a close-range attack.
"Extreme Wind Killer Meteorite!"
"Petty tricks! Myriad Soul Ritual!"
The power difference between each Star in the Dou Ancestor realm is immense. Moreover, Protector Wu also wields an Earth Rank Low-Level Dou Technique. When their Dou Techniques clashed, Yun Yun was completely defeated and sent flying.
"The Soul Body of a Dou Ancestor is also quite a good catch."
Protector Wu took out a sickle, preparing to deliver the final blow to Yun Yun.
But at that moment, a flaming halberd suddenly flew in from the side, its power so great that even Protector Wu had to halt his attack and defend.
At this critical moment, Yun Tianming arrived just in time and immediately unleashed his most powerful Dou Technique.
"Boiling Sea Divine Halberd!"
Yun Tianming infused his Earth Rank Mid-Level Dou Technique with the Green Ocean Lotus Flame. Its power was no less than the Extreme Wind Killer Meteorite unleashed by Yun Yun earlier!
"Boom!!!"
The lake-blue flames erupted, dominating half the sky. Protector Wu was caught off guard. One of his arms was scorched through his robe, revealing a somewhat charred arm beneath.
"Damn, is this the Heavenly Flame?!"
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