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Time slowly passed.
"Hehe, Little Brother Xiao, all our people have already arrived. I wonder why Sect Master Xiao hasn't shown up yet?" Old Yin Gu let out a dry laugh as his gaze swept across the surroundings, then suddenly asked.
Hearing this, Su Mei and Tie Wu also turned their eyes to Xiao Li.
This time, they had responded to an invitation, traveling thousands of miles to the Jia Ma Empire to face off against a powerful force like Yun Lan Sect. If Xiao Yan, the one in charge, wasn't present, none of them had the nerve to go through with it.
"Please don't worry, the three of you. I've already contacted my third brother, and I imagine—"
Xiao Li smiled as he responded, but before he could finish his sentence...
A faint laugh drifted in from the distant sky and quickly echoed over the mountain.
As the laughter faded, the sound of air being split followed closely behind. In an instant, several figures appeared on the horizon and, in just a few blinks, landed upon the mountaintop like a flash of light.
Leading the group was a black-robed young man. As he descended, he raised his head and smiled at Tie Wu and the others. "Hehe, sorry to keep everyone waiting."
"Sect Master Xiao, you're finally here."
Upon seeing the smiling, black-robed youth, Tie Wu, Su Mei, and Yin Gu all felt a chill run through their hearts. The smiles on their faces faded somewhat as they each stepped forward to greet him, their tones noticeably more respectful and cordial.
With Xiao Li, they had been able to speak freely. But in front of Xiao Yan, none of them dared to be lax in the slightest.
This man had not only destroyed the Blood Sect and personally killed the Dou Huang Fan Lao, but had also chased off the famous Gold and Silver Elders, forcing them to abandon Feng City and flee for their lives.
More importantly—this man was a Tier 6 alchemist!
In the Black-Corner Region, strength ruled all. This truth had long been etched into everyone's bones.
After a brief round of small talk and mutual introductions, Xiao Yan's party was also introduced. Besides Queen Medusa, those accompanying him included Zi Yan, Lin Yan, and others.
Sweeping his gaze across the many powerful experts, Xiao Yan smiled and said: "Hehe, I truly appreciate all of you for coming to my aid. Once this matter is resolved, I will definitely prepare a reward that will satisfy everyone."
As he spoke, Xiao Yan clasped his fists respectfully.
He knew very well that these people had come despite the risk of offending Yun Lan Sect because they expected generous rewards. So rather than insincere words of thanks, a direct promise like this was far more effective.
Sure enough, the moment those words left his mouth, excitement spread across the faces of the many experts present.
They had taken a great risk, and it was entirely because of Xiao Yan's status as a Tier 6 alchemist.
If they could earn a favor from him, the benefits in the future would undoubtedly be substantial.
"Just say the word, Sect Master Xiao! Who gives a damn how powerful that Yun Lan Sect is—we'll paint their walls with blood!" Excitement bubbled over, and soon, the rugged, aggressive tone unique to the Black-Corner Region filled the air.
Xiao Yan simply smiled and nodded.
"Sect Master Xiao, is everyone here now? Can we depart?" Su Mei asked tentatively.
As she spoke, the corner of her eye subtly glanced toward Queen Medusa, who stood not far behind Xiao Yan, her figure curvy and graceful.
This woman was a true Dou Zong—and Su Mei feared her from the bottom of her heart.
The three of them exchanged glances in secret, silently guessing: Was Queen Medusa the mysterious existence Xiao Li had mentioned earlier?
If not, then Xiao Yan's true strength was truly terrifying.
In that case, this trip to Yun Lan Sect was already as good as settled—and they would likely just be tagging along for the ride.
Xiao Yan chuckled and shook his head, his tone growing a bit more serious. "No rush. We're still waiting on one more person."
Hearing this, everyone's hearts trembled slightly, and they couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.
Judging from Xiao Yan's composed and respectful demeanor, it was clear that whoever they were waiting for was far from ordinary.
Even the usually cold and expressionless Queen Medusa narrowed her long, slitted eyes. Yet she showed no signs of impatience.
Seeing this, the others didn't dare say more. They quietly stood and waited patiently.
Finally, after a short while—
Queen Medusa suddenly looked up, her sharp gaze fixed in one direction.
Xiao Yan also seemed to sense it almost instantly, and his gaze turned in the same direction.
Seeing this, everyone's spirits lifted, and they immediately followed the gazes of Xiao Yan and Queen Medusa.
However, all they saw was a vast emptiness—there was no sign of anything unusual.
Just as doubt was rising in their minds, the space not far ahead suddenly began to ripple, as if it were water being disturbed.
Then, space itself began to twist.
This sight made everyone's expression turn solemn as they instinctively straightened up.
Buzz—
The distorted space trembled slightly, and then, a black-robed figure stepped out, hovering in mid-air.
It was a handsome young man, his features sharp as if carved by blades, with clearly defined angles. His deep black eyes shone like radiant stars—brilliant and dazzling, yet also like two bottomless black holes, brimming with a mysterious and mesmerizing power that made one's heart tremble.
He wore a luxurious black robe embroidered with golden patterns, and with hands behind his back, he stood poised in the sky. His hair was bound with a jade crown, and two black silk ribbons trailed from either side of the hairpin, swaying gently down past his chest in the wind.
His aura was incredibly calm, appearing as if he were nothing more than an ordinary person—but beneath that calmness, there was an unmistakable air of extraordinary presence.
The handsome young man's gaze swept casually over the gathered experts.
Yet, any of the Black-Corner Region cultivators who met his eyes involuntarily lowered their heads, quickly averting their gaze as a show of respect.
Even Su Mei, Tie Wu, and Old Yin Gu, all Dou Huang-level experts, reacted the same way.
Although this young man appeared much younger than them, their brutal instincts—honed from years of survival in the Black-Corner Region—could not remain calm in his presence.
Because they understood very clearly: This youth, who seemed so gentle and unassuming, only needed to stomp his foot and the entire Black-Corner Region would tremble beneath him.
Walking through air—this was a Dou Zong!
And such a young Dou Zong at that—it was utterly terrifying and beyond imagination!
The three exchanged glances silently, their eyes filled with shock and doubt.
When did such a monster appear in the Black-Corner Region…?
Wei Yang's indifferent gaze swept across the many experts of the Black-Corner Region, finally landing on Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan grinned and raised a hand casually in greeting: "Brother Wei, you're here."
"Mm."
Wei Yang nodded with a smile. His gaze shifted to Xiao Li, and the moment he noticed the faint deathly energy lingering between Xiao Li's brows, a slight frown appeared on his face.
Xiao Yan, seeing this, also grew slightly solemn, his expression dimming subtly.
Even the always cold and stern Xiao Li, at this moment, revealed a rare, peaceful smile. He gave a slight bow and spoke with respect: "Greetings, Mister Wei. It's been over two years—congratulations on advancing even further in strength."
"Mhm."
Wei Yang smiled lightly, saying no more. His gaze turned again—this time falling on Queen Medusa.
"Medusa. It's been a while."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of complicated emotion flashed deep in Queen Medusa's eyes. But she quickly composed herself and returned a radiant smile, offering a graceful bow: "Mister Wei, it has indeed been a long time. I never expected that the next time we'd meet, you would have already reached this level."
Her heart swelled with emotion.
She remembered clearly the first time she met Wei Yang—back then, he was only a Dou Wang.
At that time, Wei Yang had even boldly told her that within three years, he would reach peak Dou Huang, enough to rival her.
She hadn't really believed him then.
But the next time they met, he had already become a Dou Huang, and right before her eyes, had seriously injured the soul of a Dou Zong.
One of his servants had even devoured a low-level Dou Zong alive.
And now, upon seeing him again—he had already become a Dou Zong, a Two-Star Dou Zong at that!
In terms of cultivation level, he had truly caught up to her, and perhaps even slightly surpassed her.
As for Wei Yang's true combat strength, Medusa had no doubts whatsoever.
For the first time in her life, the proud and strong-willed Queen Medusa couldn't help but feel a deep sense of admiration for Wei Yang.
This was a man whose rise… defied all logic.
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