Watching his enemy getting closer, Xiao Yan's lips curled into smirk. They would never imagine that a mere Dou Grandmaster could exert a powerful soul power. He slowly raised his hand, and an invincible force hurled toward them.
The Dou Kings charging at him suddenly felt their meridians disrupted and crashed to the ground like falling aircraft, raising a cloud of dust.
Xiao Yan looked disdainfully at Grand Elder Yun Leng lying on the ground. He then drew his Heavy Xuan Ruler, cautiously eyeing the exits of Misty Cloud Sect.
His gaze frequently returned to Yun Yun and Li Xiao. Despite their unfathomable strength, they showed no intention of intervening.
"Yun Leng, you old dog, go to hell!"
Xiao Yan raised his Heavy Xuan Ruler above his head, ready to smash it down on the kneeling Yun Leng like a crushing mountain.
Yun Leng's eyes widened. "This terrifying power... could it be... soul power?"
"Die!"
Realizing something was amiss, Grand Elder Yun Leng quickly retrieved a white flute from his storage ring and blew it fiercely. A sharp, eerie sound immediately emanated from the flute, resonating throughout Misty Cloud Mountain. The piercing sound lingered, and the sky rapidly filled with dark clouds, lightning flashing within.
Xiao Yan instinctively stopped, turning sharply to look towards the back of Misty Cloud Sect.
The disciples of Misty Cloud Sect couldn't help but kneel towards the source of the overwhelming presence.
Li Xiao remained calmly seated, as if everything happening was of no concern to him.
Yun Leng and the other elders of Misty Cloud Sect were overjoyed. Finally, he was coming out!
The powerful aura emanating from the depths of Misty Cloud Mountain grew stronger. Finally, a loud, clear cry echoed through the sky.
Under countless gazes, a figure in white robe suddenly appeared from the depths of Misty Cloud Mountain, walking on air, slowly making his way to the Misty Cloud Sect square.
The white-haired man moved with minimal effort, his expression indifferent. Each step he took in the void sent ripples through the air, his figure appearing hundreds of meters away with each step, an extraordinary sight.
"It's really him!" Yun Yun thought in amazement. "Why has he awakened..."
This man was none other than Yun Shan, the previous sect master of Misty Cloud Sect! He was also the only one in recent years to break through to the Dou Ancestor level in Misty Cloud Sect.
Yun Shan lifted his head arrogantly, glancing at the charred Yun Leng. "Didn't I tell you not to disturb me unless it was important? Have you forgotten, Yun Leng?"
Yun Leng, terrified, lowered his head and his knees buckled, causing him to kneel involuntarily. As Grand Elder, he feared no one except the sect master and the old sect master.
"Old sect master, if you hadn't come out, the sect would have been destroyed by this little brat!"
Hearing this, Yun Shan's gaze swept over to Yun Yun in the distance. He frowned and said, "Yun'er, explain yourself. The sect is being humiliated, and you do nothing?"
"How can you let that kid run wild in Misty Cloud Sect? How can you be worthy of your position as sect master?" Yun Shan rebuked harshly.
"Masterr, I—"
"Old sect master, it's all because of him. This guy not only killed our outer sect deacon Mo Cheng but also launched a ruthless attack on our sect..." Yun Leng's angry voice echoed across the square.
Yun Shan squinted, clearly skeptical of Yun Leng's words. He knew Yun Leng's character but chose not to dwell on it.
"Yun'er, regardless, anyone attacking Misty Cloud Sect is an enemy. And what happened to you? Are you planning to betray the sect?"
Yun Yun's expression froze. She suddenly remembered that her master would know immediately if she lost her virginity...
"It was you, wasn't it?" Yun Shan's gaze shifted to Li Xiao, who was sitting calmly. "Who are you, and why did you harm our sect master? Do you really think I'm dead?"
Yun Leng was startled by Yun Shan's aggressive stance toward Li Xiao. He of all people knew it wasn't a bright idea to antagonize Li Xiao now. He hurriedly reminded him, "Old sect master, our priority is dealing with Xiao Yan..."
"Shut up!" Yun Shan shouted, "I'll deal with this matter first, then your other issues."
Grand Elder Yun Leng's face turned especially ugly. The Old sect master was definitely making the situation turn worse. Didn't he realize that the man in front of him was Li Xiao, the master of Heaven Ascending Pavilion? Even Dou Venerate experts would show him respect, and the sect master had just broken through to Dou Ancestor. This was clearly courting death. He wanted to speak but the pressure from the Old Sect Master prevented him from saying anything more.
Yun Shan walked through the air towards Li Xiao, saying, "You need to give me a reasonable explanation today. Otherwise, you and Xiao Yan will both stay in Misty Cloud Sect."
"No explanation is needed. My master does not need to answer to a mere Dou Ancestor," Bai Ling stepped forward, her face cold.
Yun Shan showed no expression and slowly turned his head, glancing at the disciples around the square, then smiled faintly. "Causing trouble in the Misty Cloud Sect and speaking so arrogantly—are you not taking us seriously?"
"Do you deserve to be taken seriously?"
As soon as the words fell, an invisible force enveloped Yun Shan. He felt as if a mountain had crushed him, and he fell heavily to the ground, his legs breaking under the pressure.
Yun Shan's expression changed drastically. He couldn't understand what had happened. Why had he suddenly knelt?
Realizing the person before him was a whole different level from him, Yun Shan's attitude abruptly changed.
"A Dou Venerate…" Yun Shan's face went as white as his hair. "H-how can there be a Dou Venerate in the Jia Ma Empire?"
Bai Ling sneered, "What? Weren't you arrogant just now? Why so timid now?"
"Master!" Yun Yun was anxious, not expecting her master to crumble under Bai Ling's pressure, even suffering broken legs.
"I'm sorry, Honorable Venerate. I was reckless just now. Please forgive me," Yun Shan pleaded, knowing full well that if he didn't beg for mercy, he might be crushed like an ant.
"Didn't you just ask for an explanation from my master? Do you still want it?"
Yun Shan looked utterly miserable, his silver hair covered in dirt, his clothes tattered by the immense force.