Chapter 315: Total Annihilation! Xiao Yan Is Speechless
As someone who knew the Hall of Souls inside and out, Yao Chen understood very well that with his current strength, killing that Hall of Souls Protector was simply impossible.
At best, borrowing Xiao Yan's Xuan Huang Flame and Netherworld Poison Flame, he could barely fight him to a draw. Capturing him? Out of the question.
If not for the Protector's carelessness, with his Dou Zong level strength, Yao Chen wouldn't even have been able to injure him.
Now, thanks to the Netherworld Poison Flame, the Protector had suffered serious injuries. Otherwise, there was no way he would have abandoned his mission and fled.
This toxic Heavenly Flame truly proved its worth. If they had relied solely on the Xuan Huang Flame, they would never have achieved this result.
Xiao Yan's sudden reappearance today was all Yao Chen's doing.
Aside from his concern for his two elder brothers, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, Yao Chen had been secretly pushing him toward this moment.
He had long suspected that the Hall of Souls would be involved, but he still chose to reveal himself because he was gambling.
Earlier, while hiding, he overheard the Snake People Elders say that the terrifying Guardian Elder had returned to the Jia Ma Empire!
The Cloud Mist Sect members might refuse to believe that this Guardian Elder could instantly kill Dou Zong experts
But Yao Chen?
He fully believed it.
That terrifying man was beyond reason. Forget instantly killing Dou Zongs, Yao Chen wouldn't be surprised if he could instantly kill Dou Zuns too.
The Guardian Elder had only recently awakened, yet his strength had already skyrocketed from peak Dou Huang to Dou Zong in the blink of an eye.
And now? He was instantly killing Dou Zongs like it was nothing.
It was obvious his strength had likely returned to the Dou Zun realm.
And if that was true, then helping Yao Chen rebuild his physical body would be a trivial matter!
Previously, when Wu Tian's strength was still unstable, Yao Chen wasn't sure if he could help.
But now?
He had two Heavenly Flames to offer. Even if these two flames weren't top tier, they were still two entire Heavenly Flames!
That alone would save the Guardian Elder a lot of effort.
Yao Chen believed that his chances of regaining a body this time… were incredibly high!
…
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan was completely clueless about all of this.
Although he suspected that Yao Chen had his own agenda, he simply assumed that the old man was just using him to restore his physical body.
As for Wu Tian, the Guardian Elder?
Xiao Yan knew absolutely nothing about him.
He had even forgotten about the strange letters (ABCD) he saw back in the cave at the Magical Beast Mountain Range!
If Xiao Yan knew what Yao Chen was really thinking right now…
His face would probably show the ultimate expression of despair.
Because he was nothing more than a piggy bank
Yao Chen had stored away "money" inside him…
And was now waiting for the perfect moment to withdraw it!
What a miserable little Xiao Yan!
Boo hoo! So sad!
…
With the Hall of Souls Protector gone, the Snake People Elders were overjoyed.
If that Protector had stayed, things would have been troublesome.
But now?
The Cloud Mist Sect elders and disciples had nowhere left to run.
"Kill them all! Leave no survivors!"
At the Grand Elder's command, the Snake People warriors surged forward like a tidal wave…
The Cloud Mist Sect disciples were already in despair.
Their formation collapsed instantly
And in mere moments, many panicked and scattered!
But with the Snake People surrounding them, how could they possibly escape?
The five Dou Huang experts were already wounded.
Against the three Dou Huang Elders and Xiao Yan, they were wiped out in mere minutes!
And the Dou Wang experts?
They were utterly powerless against the eight Snake People Commanders.
In just ten minutes, the entire Cloud Mist Sect force was annihilated!
…
On the ground
The Snake People Grand Elder turned to the black robed "Xiao Yan", smiling warmly.
"This time, we owe you our thanks, Third Young Master. If not for you, our Snake People would have been in grave danger!"
The moment Yao Chen withdrew his power, Xiao Yan sighed in frustration.
He pulled off his hood, revealing a much more mature face.
After enduring three years of humiliation in Wu Tan City, then another three years of disgrace after the annulled engagement, Xiao Yan had grown significantly.
At the very least, his aura was now much sharper and more composed.
His eyes carried a depth that was hard to read.
And on his back, the giant black ruler stood out, adding to his intimidating presence.
Xiao Yan hurriedly waved his hands, smiling at the Grand Elder.
"You're being too kind, Grand Elder. I only contributed a little."
"If anyone deserves gratitude, it's me. If not for you protecting my Xiao Clan relatives, I would have been left all alone in this world!"
"Xiao Yan bows in gratitude!"
Just as Xiao Yan lowered his body to bow
The Grand Elder quickly stopped him.
Looking awkward, he scratched the back of his head and hesitated.
"Uh… Third Young Master, there's something I need to tell you…"
Xiao Yan glanced at the Grand Elder, then at the two other Snake People Elders, the Commanders, and even the beautiful Yue Mei…
He noticed they all had the same awkward expressions.
Even Yue Mei, despite her stunning beauty, looked a bit embarrassed.
Something felt off.
Withdrawing his gaze, Xiao Yan turned back to the Grand Elder, speaking politely.
"Grand Elder, please speak freely."
The Grand Elder sighed, then said
"Sigh…"
"Third Young Master, you probably don't know this, but your Xiao Clan did indeed arrive safely at our New Desert City, just as the Ice Emperor instructed. They stayed with the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, where your eldest and second brothers were."
"With our protection, they were completely safe. However "
"Your eldest brother and second brother decided to leave the city!"
"…Huh???"
Xiao Yan was utterly speechless.
What were they thinking?!
They had perfect protection and they just left?!
"Wait… they left New Desert City?! Why?! Where are they now?!"
Xiao Yan's voice was urgent.
The Grand Elder let out another long sigh, looking genuinely pained.
"Sigh…"
Behind him, the other Snake People warriors all shook their heads and sighed as well.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan's heart sank.
He didn't care about most of the Xiao Clan members
But Xiao Ding and Xiao Li had always been good to him.
If not for them, he might never have experienced true family warmth.
And now, judging by everyone's expressions…
They were likely dead.
Revenge!
Cloud Mist Sect!
"Cloud Mist Sect! If I don't destroy you "
"I, Xiao Yan, swear I am no longer human!"
Veins bulged on Xiao Yan's neck as he roared in fury.
The Snake People warriors all looked at him like he was insane.
"Ahem…"
The Grand Elder coughed, then said awkwardly
"Uh… Third Young Master, I think there's been a misunderstanding…"
"Your brothers are perfectly fine."
"…Huh?"
Xiao Yan's eyes twitched violently.
What the hell?!
Was this some kind of joke?!
Good thing his heart was strong.
Otherwise, he might have needed a few Heart Calming Pills…
(End of Chapter)
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