Chapter 434: Sound Valley, Elder Huan Yin
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As they approached the city, a majestic wall loomed before the group, exuding a solemn and imposing aura. Beneath the towering gates, a bustling crowd flowed endlessly, filling the air with a lively, clamorous atmosphere.
The two steadily made their way into the city, taking in the wide streets and the seemingly endless rows of shops and buildings. In the heart of the street, a sea of people moved like a tide, their noisy chatter merging into a powerful soundwave that surged skyward.
"This Tian Huang City is incredibly lively—probably on par with the busiest cities of the Northwest Region," Xiao Yixian remarked, her tone tinged with mild admiration as she gazed at the thriving city.
"This is the Central Plains Central Region, the very heart of the entire continent. Other regions can't compare," Mo Yu replied with a slight smile.
After inquiring about their next destination from a passerby, Mo Yu led Xiao Yixian and the others toward the location of the Liu Clan.
The pair traversed several long streets and rounded a few corners before arriving at a sprawling estate that came into view.
The estate was vast, and at its entrance stood numerous armed guards. Their cold, vigilant gazes constantly scanned the surroundings, creating an atmosphere of tension.
Seeing the strict security around the estate, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. "So heavily guarded even during the day? Is this really necessary?" he muttered in surprise.
Hearing this, Black Bat King, ever eager to assist his master, stepped forward and stopped a passerby, asking about the Liu Clan's situation.
The passerby, a commoner, grew pale at the sight of Black Bat King's intimidating demeanor and quickly divulged everything he knew about the Liu Clan without hesitation.
"Master, according to that passerby, the Liu Clan is currently in a conflict with the Cheng Clan over the management rights of a spatial wormhole. Both clans have brought their people to the central plaza for a standoff," Black Bat King reported after returning.
Mo Yu frowned again upon hearing this and turned to Xiao Yixian. "It seems our plans have changed. Let's head to the city center next."
Xiao Yixian nodded in agreement without objection.
After asking for directions to the city center, the group quickened their pace toward their new destination.
The center of Tian Huang City featured a massive bluestone plaza. At the plaza's heart stood a stone platform, atop which a giant, pitch-black spatial wormhole slowly rotated. From it emanated an astonishing spatial energy fluctuation that filled the area.
At this moment, the plaza was packed with a dense crowd, their cacophonous voices forming a deafening roar that made ears ache. Countless curious gazes were fixed on the plaza's center, where two groups of people stood in confrontation.
"Cheng Yao, the spatial wormhole has been under my Liu Clan's management this year. What is the meaning of your actions today?"
From the group on the left, a burly man with a stern, commanding face stepped forward. His presence exuded a natural authority that could make others tremble in awe.
If Mo Yu were present, he would immediately recognize the man—none other than Liu Qing, whom he hadn't seen in years.
Behind Liu Qing stood two elderly men with white hair and beards. Though they stood casually, their powerful auras rippled subtly, leaving no room for anyone to underestimate them.
Beside Liu Qing was a stunningly mature woman with a voluptuous figure. Clad in a red dress, she exuded an alluring charm—it was none other than Liu Qing's cousin sister, Liu Fei.
"Heh, Liu Qing, technically speaking, you're of a younger generation. Is this how you speak to your elders?"
On the opposite side, leading the Cheng Clan's group was a middle-aged man with a sinister gaze. He cast a mocking glance at Liu Qing, his tone dripping with disdain.
Hearing this, Liu Qing sneered coldly and was about to respond when a melodious, mature voice suddenly rang out in the plaza.
"On behalf of Burning Flame Valley, I bring the latest decree from Sound Valley."
The crowd's attention instantly shifted toward the source of the voice. A graceful woman in a green dress stepped forward. Her enchanting figure and mature elegance captivated countless fiery gazes from the surrounding crowd.
"Elder Huan Yin of Sound Valley?"
Upon seeing the beautiful woman, a wave of murmurs swept through the crowd. Even Liu Qing and the two elders behind him were momentarily taken aback. They quickly cupped their hands respectfully and greeted her, "Elder Huan Yin, may we ask what this latest decree entails? According to the rules, Tian Huang City falls under Burning Flame Valley's jurisdiction."
"I am well aware that Tian Huang City is Burning Flame Valley's territory," Elder Huan Yin said calmly, her tone unwavering. "Moreover, Sound Valley has always remained indifferent to territorial disputes, so you need not worry about aligning with any side because of this.
A few days ago, our Sound Valley reached an agreement with Burning Flame Valley. The valley master has issued a command—we require high-level weapon refiners to assist in repairing a treasured item. Unfortunately, we have yet to find suitable candidates.
Thus, this order was issued: whoever can provide a high-level weapon refiner will be granted the spatial wormhole's management rights for three years."
Her gaze swept toward the Cheng Clan's side, where an elder in a purple weapon refiner's robe stood with a proud posture.
"The Cheng Clan has secured the help of a sixth-grade weapon refiner certified by the Weapon Alliance. If the Liu Clan can also find such a person and have them accompany me to Sound Valley, the spartial wormhole management rights can be awarded to you instead, with the term extended to three years."
"A sixth-grade weapon refiner?" Liu Qing's face darkened upon hearing this.
In the Central Region, weapon refiners were rare, and the Liu Clan lacked such connections.
"Elder Huan Yin, this is too sudden. Could you give the Liu Clan a few days? We will do our utmost to find a sixth-grade weapon refiner!" Liu Qing's expression fluctuated before he finally made this request.
Elder Huan Yin shook her head, her tone remaining firm. "This is a direct order from the valley master. Who dares delay it?
Even if it were me, I wouldn't dare. If your Liu Clan cannot produce a sixth-grade weapon refiner by the end of today, then the spatial wormhole's management rights will go to the Cheng Clan."
Elder Huan Yin's unyielding stance left Liu Qing in a difficult position. His fists clenched tightly as his expression turned grim.
How could he possibly find a sixth-grade weapon refiner within a day? Sixth-grade weapon refiners were rare talents, even within the Weapon Alliance.
"Heh, Liu Qing, don't waste your time dreaming. Just hand over the management rights already. If I'm in a good mood, I might let the Liu Clan enjoy some leftovers in the future," Cheng Yao sneered mockingly.
Hearing Cheng Yao's taunt, Liu Qing's face turned livid.
But as the Liu Clan's patriarch, he had to prioritize the clan's interests. Forcing himself to suppress his anger, he bit his lip and said coldly, "Cheng Yao, you've won this time. Let's go!"
Just as Liu Qing was about to leave, a voice suddenly echoed from beyond the plaza.
"Oh? Liu Qing, this doesn't seem like you. Are you really going to give up so easily?"
The crowd stirred as a figure soared into the plaza.
Hearing this familiar voice, Liu Qing froze for a moment. He quickly looked up and saw a young figure stepping through the air before gracefully landing on the ground.
"Walking in the air... A Dou Zong expert?"
Witnessing this scene, Liu Qing and his group couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. Just as he was about to clasp his fists and utter a polite greeting, a laugh so familiar that it was impossible to forget suddenly rang out, causing his body to stiffen sharply.
"Liu Qing, it's been years. How have you been?"
That familiar laugh made Liu Qing's body freeze. After a brief moment, he finally snapped out of his daze and looked incredulously at the silver-eyed youth before him, who was smiling faintly. "The...the Manor Lord?"
"I need that piece of information from you. While I'm at it, I thought I'd visit," Mo Yu said with a smile, his gaze subtly sweeping over the Cheng Clan group in the distance.
Hearing this, Liu Qing nodded and laughed heartily. "Haha, leave such a trivial matter to me."
"Brother, our Liu Clan happens to lack an weapon refiner, and Senior Mo Yu..." Liu Fei, standing behind Liu Qing, suddenly muttered.
Back in their time at Jia Nan Academy and the Black-Corner Region, Mo Yu's refining skills were renowned. The Yuan Manor's dominance in the Black-Corner Region owed much to his exceptional refining techniques.
Hearing this, Liu Qing's heart stirred slightly.
"What's going on? Do you need help?" Mo Yu raised a brow at the scene.
"Well... our clan has run into a bit of trouble," Liu Qing admitted awkwardly. He hesitated because he felt it was inappropriate to immediately seek help from someone who had just arrived.
"Heh, Liu Qing, even though you've withdrawn from Yuan Manor, you're still my senior and an old subordinate. Now, what's with this hesitation? Are you looking down on me?" Mo Yu smiled faintly as he looked directly at Liu Qing.
Hearing this, Liu Qing hesitated briefly before finally sighing and explaining, "It's this spatial wormhole that's causing the issue. Originally, this year it was supposed to be our Liu Clan's turn to oversee it. But somehow, the Sound Valley negotiated with Burning Flame Valley and gained the rights to decide its control.
Sound Valley is using the search for a high-grade weapon refiner as a bargaining chip. That Cheng Clan over there managed to bring in a sixth-grade weapon refiner, but our Liu Clan simply doesn't have the connections to find someone of that caliber."
"Sound Valley?" Mo Yu's expression turned slightly strange upon hearing this.
He had just been planning to visit Sound Valley, and now the opportunity had presented itself.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu turned his gaze to the arrogant, purple-robed elder in the distance and said, "So, if your Liu Clan can produce a weapon refiner of a higher grade than that elder, the control of the spatial wormhole will still return to your clan?"
Liu Qing nodded, looking at Mo Yu with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
He knew Mo Yu was also an weapon refiner, and back in the Inner Academy and the Black-Corner Region, his reputation had been formidable. By now, Mo Yu's skills must have reached even greater heights.
Seeing Liu Qing's reaction, Mo Yu smiled and stepped forward. He cupped his hands respectfully toward a graceful woman in a long dress, saying, "Senior, the Liu Clan has yet to concede defeat. I'd like to request a pause in the handover."
Hearing this, Elder Huan Yin's beautiful eyes flickered with a trace of surprise.
From the moment Mo Yu appeared, Elder Huan Yin had noticed him. She was astonished that someone so young had reached the Dou Zong level.
Such accomplishments were rare even among the younger generation of Sound Valley.
"If the Liu Clan hasn't conceded, then summon your weapon refiner. If you can produce one stronger than Master Ye Xiu, the spatial wormhole will remain under your clan's control," Elder Huan Yin said gently, likely influenced by Mo Yu's extraordinary talent.
Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled and nodded. He then turned his gaze toward the purple-robed elder and cupped his hands. "In that case, I'd like to challenge Master Ye Xiu to a competition. What do you think?"
"You're the weapon refiner invited by the Liu Clan?"
Elder Huan Yin froze momentarily at Mo Yu's words. Her beautiful eyes slowly scanned Mo Yu as she found it hard to believe.
Mo Yu's ability to reach the Dou Zong level at such a young age was already astonishing. If he was also an weapon refiner, wouldn't that make him simply too terrifying?
Mo Yu's statement caused a stir among the onlookers gathered in the square. Most of them, however, scoffed at his words. A young man, regardless of his apparent strength, was unlikely to have the qualifications to challenge an refining master like Ye Xiu.
As one of the people involved, Ye Xiu was also momentarily stunned. His brows furrowed slightly as he stared at Mo Yu.
For some inexplicable reason, Ye Xiu felt a sense of familiarity with this young man, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
Shaking his head to dismiss the thought, Ye Xiu's dry face showed a cold sneer as he said, "I admit that I'm no match for you in terms of Dou Qi. But as for refining, let me put it bluntly—you're far from qualified!"
Mo Yu ignored Ye Xiu's sneer and turned to Elder Huan Yin with a faint smile. "How would you like this competition to proceed? Are we to refine weapon in public?"
"There's no need for such trouble. I don't have time to waste on you," Ye Xiu interrupted, laughing coldly.
"Since you're a weapon refiner, you should understand the importance of soul power to weapon refiners. Let's compare soul power. Out of respect for you as a junior, I'll let you strike first. If you can use your soul power to push me back, I'll consider it your win!"
Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily taken aback before a playful smile appeared on his lips.
As Ye Xiu finished speaking, he waved his sleeve and stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at Mo Yu with the composure of a master. His demeanor was nothing short of impeccable.
"Come on, boy. Make your move."
Mo Yu responded with a meaningful smile. Under the gaze of countless onlookers, he slowly raised his hand and gently waved it toward Ye Xiu.
With that motion, a vast and majestic soul power swept across the sky like a storm!
In an instant, Elder Huan Yin's previously calm face changed dramatically!
As for Ye Xiu, his composed expression turned pale in an instant.
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