"Who is that guy? Does the Northwest Continent have such a genius?"
"He actually blocked the attack of the Young Palace Master?"
Qin Tian and his two companions couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. In the area where the energy was violently sweeping around, the dragon shadow intertwined with the black hole showed no signs of decline.
Only those who followed Yun Yi closely knew just how monstrous their Young Palace Master truly was.
In one year, Yun Yi had risen from a Dou Huang to the realm of a Nine-Star Dou Zong, with an unfathomable battle power. Sometimes, even they felt a bit terrified when facing Yun Yi.
Seeing Jiang Yun, who withstood Yun Yi's attack, the three were stunned!
On the top of a towering tree, Hai Bodong and the others swiftly descended from the sky, their appearances somewhat disheveled.
Although they reacted quickly to the terrifying energy, their disheveled forms showed otherwise.
"It's Master Jiang!" Hai Bodong quickly recognized the four figures on a distant rooftop and exclaimed excitedly after calming his internal energy and blood.
Jia Xingtian and others also saw Jiang Yun subsequently, their expressions showing excitement. In this moment of despair, the appearance of Jiang Yun seemed like the dawn of hope, moving everyone.
"It's really Master Jiang!"
"This is great, with Master Jiang here, we'll be safe, right?"
"I'm afraid you're celebrating too soon. Master Jiang is just a Seventh Tier Alchemist; it might not be enough to make Dou Zun stop!" Gu He said solemnly, with a touch of melancholy.
Sure enough, as Gu He's words were spoken, it was like a bucket of cold water extinguishing the hope in everyone's hearts.
"Teacher, what do we do?" Amid the crowd, Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask Yao Chen beside him.
Yao Chen's gaze swept over Jiang Yun and his group before he said in a deep voice, "Wait and see!"
With a light wave of his sleeve, the surging energy ripples were dispersed. Yun Yi looked at Jiang Yun and his three companions with 'great interest' and curiously asked, "Array techniques?"
"Among the seven great imperial clans, our palace is certain there is no such figure as you. Whose disciple are you?"
Upon hearing Yun Yi's words, the eyelids of Yao Chen, Qin Tian, and others twitched!
Imperial clans!
For ordinary people, a Dou Zun was already an overlord of Central Plains, standing above the others. But only when reaching a certain level would one know that the true rulers of this world were always the descendants of those high and mighty imperial clans!
Even the Pill Tower was no exception!
Only a millennium ago, the flourishing Pill Tower and Burning Flame Valley could rival the few great imperial clans for a time.
However, as time passed, the ones standing at the top of the continent, overlooking the world, were always the terrifying seven great imperial clans!
Upon hearing Yun Yi's words, the others exchanged puzzled looks, for at their level, they had no contact with any of this.
What kind of power dared to use the title of 'Emperor'?
It felt as if they had touched upon some great secret!
"A bumpkin from the countryside; I fear the Young Palace Master wouldn't know even if I told you!" Jiang Yun replied with a smile that felt like a spring breeze, in response to Yun Yi's inquiry.
"Heh," Yun Yi 'coldly chuckled' and guessed, "Your Dou Qi contains wood, and coupled with your late-stage Spiritual Realm soul power, you're obviously an alchemist, and an eighth-tier one at that. Even the younger generation of the Medicine Clan can't compare to you at this age, and there's no way the Pill Tower could cultivate someone like you."
As Yun Yi gradually exposed Jiang Yun's background little by little, the crowd was stunned looking at Jiang Yun. Who could have imagined that such a young man was actually an eighth-tier alchemist?
Many people felt profoundly affected, contemplating what they were doing at his age.
Dou Shi level, perhaps a first-tier or second-tier alchemist?
He was already an eighth-tier alchemist, such an achievement was an eye-opener for the Jia Ma Empire's people, broadening their horizons to the extreme world outside!
Yao Chen also looked at Jiang Yun with curiosity. He couldn't discern Jiang Yun's true strength, but hearing Yun Yi's revelation, he felt deeply shocked.
At the same time, a curiosity arose about which master alchemist had nurtured Jiang Yun.
"There are very few who can cultivate a person like you in the alchemy world. Besides the Medicine Clan, only the Xuan Dan Master of a millennium ago, Senior Shennong, could do it!"
"Senior Shennong?!" When Yun Yi mentioned this person, Yao Chen's expression dawned in realization, and he slightly believed it. His alchemy skills stood at the peak of the continent.
Among those stronger than him were merely a few old monsters, including Senior Shennong, the 'most ordinary' grandmaster in the alchemy world.
"Teacher, who is Senior Shennong? Is he famous?" Beside him, Xiao Yan curiously looked at Yao Chen and asked.
At this moment, Hai Bodong and the others perked up their ears, eager to hear this top alchemist of the continent's explanation.
"Senior Shennong, he was a grandmaster of the ninth tier a millennium ago. By now, no one knows what level his alchemy skills have reached. In the alchemy world, no one dares to claim they can definitely defeat him in alchemy!" Yao Chen spoke with a bit of admiration, not hiding his voice.
"Hiss—"
Upon hearing Yao Chen's words, everyone couldn't help but gasp. Such an existence was surely a person standing at the true peak of the continent!
If Yun Yi's words were true, then Jiang Yun, as the disciple of a grandmaster alchemist of the ninth tier, should receive some face from the Soul Palace, right?!
With this thought, everyone's gaze at Jiang Yun turned hopeful, as if looking at a savior!
Seeing the identity Yun Yi had given him left Jiang Yun speechless; what was this for?
Thus, avoiding future hassles with the Soul Palace by giving him an enigmatic background?
"On account of Senior Shennong, leave now, and I will spare your lives!" Seeing Jiang Yun's tacit expression, Yun Yi nodded affirmatively, his tone carrying a hint of dread.
"Unexpectedly, the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire is actually in your hands. Although it's ranked only twenty-second on the Different Fire Ranking, it's better than nothing, I suppose!"
After 'settling' Jiang Yun, Yun Yi's gaze fell on Xiao Yan, and he spoke indifferently.
As his words fell, a killing intent enveloped the heavens and the earth, and the people of the Jia Ma Empire felt as if they were plunged into an icy hell.
"Boom—"
The next moment, Qin Tian made a sudden move. His pale hand emerged from his sleeve, and vast black mist surged, forming a massive ten-zhang-wide black mist handprint that struck down fiercely on Yun Lan Mountain.
"Woo woo."
Hearing the terrifying sound of the wind that came with the attack, everyone's faces changed drastically, becoming as frantic as ants on a hot pan.
At this moment, a thunderous dragon roar was heard, and a purple light streaked across, piercing through the black handprint instantly, speeding towards Qin Tian relentlessly.
"What—"
Seeing the purple light, Qin Tian screamed in terror, caught off guard and unable to move as if an invisible force tethered him!
"Young Palace Master, help me!"
"Ding—"
A deafening clash of metal resounded at the peak of Yun Lan Mountain, and the terrifying force caused the surrounding space to tremble, looking as if it could shatter at any moment.
"Is that... a spear?!"
At this moment, the people clutching their chests clearly saw the purple light—a dragon-headed spear made of purple crystal, emitting brilliant light under the sun.
Everyone turned to look at Zi Yan, who had just launched the spear. No one expected her to be so terrifying, almost making a Dou Zun perish with one attack.
"What was that dragon aura just now? What kind of race has such power?" Yao Chen wondered as he gazed at Zi Yan, full of curiosity.
Feeling the spear tip less than a foot away and sensing its sharp aura, Qin Tian swallowed anxiously, still in shock while looking at the halberd holding the spear at bay.
It was a pitch-black halberd exuding a mysterious devouring force, Yun Yi's weapon. In the past year, he had seen this halberd tear apart a Dou Zun with his own eyes.
"Thank you, Young Palace Master, for saving my life!" Qin Tian gratefully remarked while looking at Yun Yi gripping the halberd.
Yun Yi ignored him, shook the halberd lightly, and the long spear, repelled, flew towards Zi Yan.
"Bang—"
Zi Yan caught the flying spear, seriously looking at Yun Yi without turning her head and saying sternly, "This guy is strong!"
Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin nodded solemnly, knowing Zi Yan's strength. For the Young Palace Master to so easily deflect her attack showed he was a formidable opponent.
"Be careful, the Soul Palace members are tricky!" Jiang Yun stepped forward, standing beside Zi Yan, and said seriously.
"Tai Xu Ancient Dragon!"
Suddenly, Yun Yi, with a newfound sense of seriousness, looked at Zi Yan intently and said, "You're from the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon clan."
His tone was full of certainty, and then he looked intriguingly at Jiang Yun and said, "Unexpectedly, you're involved with the Ancient Dragon clan!"
"Tai Xu Ancient Dragon?!"
"The supreme magical beast of the beast world!"
"Who would have thought after so many years, another Tai Xu Ancient Dragon would appear on the continent from the void?!"
Zi Yan's identity naturally triggered a stir. Qin Tian and the others instantly felt the situation become tricky.
The Tai Xu Ancient Dragon clan was mighty, possibly on par with the imperial clans. If they antagonized the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon clan, who knew if the Palace Master might end them?
"Can't believe someone still has ties with the Ancient Dragon clan?" Yao Chen watched the scene with focused eyes.
"Teacher, are Tai Xu Ancient Dragons very strong?" Xiao Yan asked, perplexed. He knew from ancient texts that the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon was the supreme beast, but couldn't grasp how strong they were.
"From what I know, at their peak, the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon clan could contend with any force on the continent. Moreover, they live in the chaotic void currents; no one knows their island's location. They haven't set foot on the continent for years and are undisputedly the rulers, the supreme of the beast world!" Yao Chen explained with a bit of admiration.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan gasped in astonishment. With the ability to attack and defend with such ease, the Tai Xu Ancient Dragons were naturally invincible!
No wonder Yun Yi was so wary!
"Although the Ancient Dragon clan is formidable, my Soul Clan does not fear. Are you sure you want to antagonize us?" After recovering from the initial shock, Yun Yi stated assertively.
"Hmph, you attacked us first. Can we not even resist?" Zi Yan replied coldly, looking icily at Qin Tian.
"Fine, fine, fine!" Despite his people's initial fault, Yun Yi remained tough, saying, "Qin Tian, I'll handle these people; capture the Jia Ma Empire!"
"Yes!" Given Yun Yi's command, Qin Tian licked his lips in excitement, smiling at the people of the Jia Ma Empire.
"Let me deal with you!" With a shout, Zi Yan's eyes sharpened, her powerful Dou Qi surging like a storm.
Swoosh!
With a fierce stomp, Zi Yan's figure darted out like a ghost.
Boom!
As Zi Yan moved, the Devouring Heaven Corpse beside Yun Yi descended like a tower, intercepting her attack entirely.
"Darn it!" Seeing Yun Yi avoid battling her, Zi Yan cursed. Facing the deviant puppet before her, she felt a peculiar pressure.
Her thoughts whirling, she thrust her spear out, the fierce weapon tearing through the air.
The Devouring Heaven Corpse faced the lunging spearhead without flinching, strange runes flashing on its body as it unleashed a chaotic iron punch toward Zi Yan.
Clang!
When the fist and spearhead collided, sparks flew, and the visible energy ripples swept across, causing the surrounding air to explode.
"Since I set out, only a few peers have caught my interest. Although this encounter was accidental, I hope you can bring me the joy of battle." Yun Yi approached Jiang Yun slowly, his tone exuding arrogance.
"As you wish!" Jiang Yun replied calmly, watching him with composure. Behind him, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin retreated safely since Qin Tian and his team chose to ignore them due to Jiang Yun and Zi Yan's identities.
Jiang Yun and Yun Yi faced each other, fire and light flickering in their eyes, connected by a vast Dou Qi and immense spiritual pressure.
Their confrontation was already a clash of titans!
"Boom—"
The two figures charged like phantoms, with only blurred shadows visible. The next moment, they clashed in the sky.
Shhh!
A pitch-black halberd swept out, surrounded by fierce killing intent, its edge encircled by a terrifying devouring force. It seemed like a beast pouncing, heading for Jiang Yun with an unstoppable force, the surrounding space showing signs of tearing apart. (Chapter End)