Chapter 348:Xiao Yixian’s Surprise Attack, Yan Luotian’s Predicament
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In the vast, boundless sky, two overwhelming auras clashed, drawing the attention of everyone present.
"Haha! I can't believe the mighty Mu Lan Valley and Yun Lan Sect—joining forces, no less—are unable to deal with a group of rebels from the Jia Ma Empire. You even needed me to step in!"
As the battle raged, a loud, arrogant laugh echoed across the battlefield, reverberating through the skies.
With the laughter still lingering, a dazzling golden light shot up from within the army. It hung suspended in the air, revealing a man clad in resplendent golden robes.
Following his appearance, an ear-piercing screech suddenly filled the air.
"Skreeee!"
A massive blue eagle, cloaked in a tempestuous wind, emerged over the battlefield. Its enormous wings flapped rhythmically, stirring whirlwinds that spiraled in all directions.
As the giant eagle hovered, all eyes turned to its head.
There stood a graceful figure, her calm demeanor contrasting the storm around her. Her violet-red robes swayed gently, their loose fit adding an air of mystery.
What caught everyone's attention, however, was her flowing, snow-white hair. It cascaded down her back like a waterfall of silver stars.
Her face was veiled, concealing her features but sparking an irresistible curiosity to uncover them. Yet, most unnerving of all were her pale grayish-purple eyes—cold and devoid of emotion, like lifeless wood.
"Heh, boy, so what if you have a Dou Zong puppet? In the Northwest Continent, no one dares to challenge the authority of Mu Lan Valley. Now that we have two more Dou Zong experts on our side, can you summon two more Dou Zong puppets to match them?" sneered an elder with a lion-like visage, his venomous gaze fixed on Mo Yu.
Mo Yu remained expressionless, his gaze firmly locked on the massive shadow—the figure atop the giant eagle, to be precise.
The moment he saw her, a familiar feeling stirred within him, and he quickly recognized her identity.
"It's Xiao Yixian. So, she's here…" he murmured softly, his expression shifting slightly.
Though Xiao Yixian's appearance and strength had undergone a drastic transformation over the years, Mo Yu recognized her at a glance.
It was only natural. Having parted ways years ago, some changes in appearance were expected. Furthermore, Mo Yu was well aware of the immense power and potential of her Woeful Poison Body. Even the fact that she now possessed Dou Zong-level strength didn't surprise him.
More importantly, when they last met, Mo Yu had temporarily entrusted her with the Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder, ranked eighth on the Thunder Soul Rankings.
Thus, the moment she appeared, Mo Yu sensed the chilling aura of the Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder and immediately recognized her. He couldn't help but chuckle inwardly at the irony.
The Mu Lan Elders thought they had secured victory by inviting two Dou Zong experts to their side. Little did they know, they had effectively brought disaster upon themselves.
On Yun Lan Mountain, the sound of fighting gradually faded as everyone instinctively stopped what they were doing.
Countless gazes turned toward the golden-robed man and the white-haired woman atop the giant eagle, their eyes filled with shock.
Another two Dou Zong experts! When did Dou Zong experts become more common than Dou Huang? With Yun Shan, the Mu Lan Elders, and Mo Yu's Dou Zong puppet, there were now five Dou Zong-level powerhouses on the battlefield!
The crowd couldn't help but gape in astonishment at the unprecedented gathering of Dou Zong experts.
"I've spent some time traveling across the Northwest Continent and, with the Mite'er Clan's intelligence network, I have a decent grasp of the surrounding powers.
If I'm not mistaken, that golden-robed man should be Yan Luotian, the leader of the Golden Goose Sect—the top faction in the Luo Yan Empire adjacent to the Jia Ma Empire. He's a Dou Zong at the early stage of his rank. As for the woman atop the giant eagle…"
Hai Bodong's voice trembled slightly, becoming hoarse. "She should be the newly risen leader of the Poison Sect from the Chu Yun Empire.
Rumor has it that during her rise, she wiped out dozens of factions in a single night, slaughtering countless Dou Wang and Dou Huang experts. As for those below Dou Wang, the death toll reached into the thousands. Her methods are unimaginably ruthless."
Hearing this, Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma gasped sharply, their expressions turning grim.
The Jia Ma Empire and the Yuan Manor had already struggled to contend with Yun Lan Sect and Mu Lan Valley. Now, with two additional Dou Zong experts joining the fray, the situation had become dire.
Meanwhile, at Xiao Yan and Yun Shan's battleground…
Xiao Yan was momentarily taken aback by the sudden appearance of the Dou Zong experts. He rubbed his forehead, a trace of concern flashing in his eyes.
"Haha, Xiao Yan, don't worry about the situation over there. Look at your cousin—he's as calm as ever. That means he has everything under control.
Don't underestimate him. Even I can't see through him. Focus on the battle before you; Yun Shan is your enemy," Yao Lao's voice rang out in his mind.
Startled, Xiao Yan glanced toward Mo Yu. Seeing the latter's composed expression, he heaved a sigh of relief.
Unconsciously, Mo Yu had become an unshakable pillar of support for Xiao Yan and the Xiao Clan. With him around, no unexpected developments seemed insurmountable.
Although Xiao Yan didn't know how Mo Yu would handle the new Dou Zong experts, he had faith in him.
"Alright, I trust Cousin Mo Yu. But as for that old dog Yun Shan, I'll deal with him myself!" Xiao Yan's gaze sharpened as he made up his mind. "Teacher, lend me your strength!"
"Alright, leave your body to me. A Dou Zong is indeed not an opponent you can handle for now."
While Xiao Yan made his preparations, Yun Shan turned his attention to the newly arrived Dou Zong experts. His expression darkened as he realized the Mu Lan Elders had secretly invited such powerful reinforcements.
"Hmph, so you're allowed hidden cards, but we aren't? No matter. The Yun Lan Sect will be the ultimate victor!"
Yet just as Yun Shan reveled in his confidence, he noticed the surging energy around Xiao Yan. Realization dawned, and his face turned cold.
The battlefield grew even more chaotic as the arrival of the Dou Zong experts stoked the flames of conflict.
"Ah, a Dou Zong puppet? No wonder even the Mu Lan Elders couldn't handle you," Yan Luotian remarked as he observed the Fire Yao Puppet. His eyes gleamed with interest.
However, when his gaze shifted to the white-haired woman atop the giant eagle, a flicker of dread flashed across his eyes. "You even managed to invite the Poison Sect's leader. Don't tell me you promised Chu Yun Empire a slice of the Jia Ma Empire as well?
Do you think I'm some free laborer you can manipulate with empty words?"
By the end of his words, Yan Luotian's tone had turned icy, his eyes dark with suspicion. As the leader of a prominent sect, he wasn't one to be easily deceived.
Hearing this, the three elders of Mu Lan Valley exchanged glances, their expressions briefly showing a hint of awkwardness. Finally, the bear-headed elder chuckled lightly and said, "Sect Master Yan, you're overthinking this. Mu Lan Valley is a major power in the Northwest Continent. How could we stoop to breaking our word?
If the reward isn't sufficient, we can renegotiate. As long as we can kill Mo Yu, I'll personally ensure that his Fire Yao Puppet is given to Sect Master Yan.
As for dividing the Jia Ma Empire, if the Yun Lan Sect objects, with the combined strength of our three forces, we can simply annex them. Would this satisfy Sect Master Yan?"
The Yun Lan Sect intended to leverage Mu Lan Valley to deal with the Xiao Clan's Twin Dragons. However, the three elders of Mu Lan Valley were no greenhorns; they had their own calculations.
On the surface, Mu Lan Valley allied with the Yun Lan Sect through marriage and cooperated to deal with Mo Yu. But secretly, they also reached out to the Golden Yan Sect and the Poison Sect. Their plan was clear: after eliminating the Xiao Clan's Twin Dragons, the three factions would devour the Yun Lan Sect and carve up the Jia Ma Empire among themselves!
Hearing the bear-headed elder's words, Yan Luotian's expression softened slightly. His gaze turned toward Mo Yu's Fire Yao Puppet, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes.
A puppet at the Dou Zong level—if he could obtain it, it would be an enormous profit.
"In that case, I'll trust Mu Lan Valley's promise and make my move," Yan Luotian nodded slightly before turning to the eagle-riding woman nearby. In a low voice, he asked, "What does Sect Master of the Poison Sect think? With the three of us joining forces, we can decide the outcome of this battle."
As Yan Luotian finished speaking, the three elders of Mu Lan Valley turned nervously toward the veiled woman.
Though they had made prior agreements in private, Yan Luotian's additional promise of the Dou Zong puppet might provoke dissatisfaction in the Poison Sect's leader.
When she remained silent, the elders exchanged uneasy glances, realizing their fears might be true.
After a moment of thought, the lion-headed elder made up his mind. Just as he was about to offer a larger share of the Jia Ma Empire to placate the Poison Sect's leader, she suddenly said, "I agree."
The three elders were stunned for a moment before bursting into joy. "That's excellent! Poison Sect Master is indeed magnanimous!"
Yan Luotian also smiled faintly at her agreement.
Among the three allied factions, the Poison Sect was undoubtedly the strongest. With her on board, their success seemed assured.
However, none of them noticed the veiled woman's expression subtly shift when her gaze fell on the silver-eyed youth. Beneath the veil, her face betrayed a range of emotions, and deep within her seemingly indifferent eyes was a surge of unrestrained joy.
The urgent, thunderous voice echoing in her mind confirmed it: the silver-eyed youth was the one she had longed for during countless sleepless nights when her Poison Body tormented her.
"Haha, Mo Yu, do you still think a mere Dou Zong puppet can protect you? If you're smart, surrender now, and I might let you live a few days longer," the bear-headed elder sneered, emboldened by his two powerful allies.
"Oh? Do you really think victory is yours?" Mo Yu's gaze swept across the three elders, Yan Luotian, and the veiled woman, a faint smile on his lips.
From the brief eye contact with Xiao Yixian, Mo Yu had already discerned that she recognized him.
That brief exchange told him that Xiao Yixian hadn't forgotten their bond in the secluded valley.
Perhaps, in this vast Dou Qi continent, he was her only true friend.
Since she hadn't revealed herself, it was clear she had her own plans...
"Hmph! A mere Dou Huang dares boast so shamelessly!" Yan Luotian took a step forward, his voice dripping with disdain.
"Sect Master Yan, leave this to me," the veiled woman suddenly said as Yan Luotian prepared to engage.
Startled, Yan Luotian hesitated before smiling and nodding. "A mere Dou Huang. If Poison Sect Master is interested, I'll leave him to you."
"Thank you," she replied calmly.
Under everyone's watchful gaze, the veiled woman stepped down from her giant eagle, walking in the air.
Suspended in the sky, her figure radiated an eerie and oppressive aura, causing everyone to hold their breath. Even the members of the Mo Yu's faction couldn't help but feel anxious. Though they trusted their leader, the Poison Sect's master's overwhelming presence was deeply unsettling.
"So, your name is Mo Yu? I'll remember it," she said indifferently, her gaze fixed on him.
A moment later, she summoned her Dou Qi, forming a massive, terrifying grayish-purple hand in the air. Wisps of ghostly green lightning crackled ominously, filling the air with a sense of foreboding.
Yet, when she uttered his name, few noticed the faint trace of emotion in her voice.
Yan Luotian and the three elders of Mu Lan Valley didn't think much of her uncharacteristic chatter.
"Corrosive Poison Demon Hand!"
The veiled woman's terrifying attack was ready to strike. As everyone braced themselves for Mo Yu to be severely injured, an unexpected change unfolded!
The massive gray-purple hand suddenly reversed direction, striking toward Yan Luotian with lightning speed.
Caught off guard, Yan Luotian's expression changed dramatically, disbelief flashing in his eyes. Instinctively, he raised his hands in defense.
However, such a hastily erected defense was no match for Xiao Yixian's carefully planned attack. The corrosive hand shattered his guard and slammed into his chest with devastating force.
"Pfft!"
Blood spurted from Yan Luotian's mouth as his aura weakened significantly.
The sudden turn of events left everyone stunned. The three elders of Mu Lan Valley were especially alarmed, their faces pale with shock.
Staring at Xiao Yixian, Yan Luotian's face twisted in anger and confusion before he finally managed to voice his disbelief.
"Poison Sect Master, what are you doing?!"
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