vncnus 670. The Arrival of the Strong
670. The Arrival of the Strong
"With my blood, I summon the heavenly thunder."
When Lei Jingxiao first met Xiao Yan, he tried everything but couldn't defeat him. He even considered using this method to win, but it was ultimately interrupted and he gave up.
Time has passed, and tonight, Lei Jingxiao, in order to avenge Xiao Yan, disregarded the cost and used this move again. The overwhelming thunder, accompanied by Lei Jingxiao's rage, crashed down. However, Lei Jingxiao's opponent tonight was simply too powerful, and his reckless attack was easily neutralized by Ling Xuanmo with a simple raise of his hand.
The difference between a Dou Zun and a Dou Sheng is like heaven and earth.
"Hurry, tonight's operation has completely failed. Take the alchemists we've already subdued and leave immediately."
Ling Haonan's chapped lips moved slightly: "Xiao Yuan, I'm sorry. My crazy attempt didn't work. I can only leave this mess of the Spirit Clan to you..."
"Elder! Let's go together!"
The withered figure slowly shook his head: "I can't leave. I will cover your retreat."
"Quick, someone's here!"
All the clansmen had already gathered there on their own, so the Spirit Clan no longer needed to search for them. Seeing this, Ling Yuan gritted his teeth and said to the other Dou Sheng level experts, "Return to the clan!"
Tonight's plan has failed, and mistakes can be rectified later. However, if the Spirit Race moves too slowly, they might be stuck here tonight. A massive spatial vortex suddenly opened, and the Spirit Race members quickly rushed into it, leaving Holy Pill City.
About three breaths after they left, the space rippled slightly, and an elegant figure in a light blue palace dress quietly appeared. Her hair was styled in a high bun, her skin was as white as snow, and her figure was slender and graceful. Although time had left a few marks on her face, it only added to her unique charm of refined elegance. It was Jiang Yunyan, the elder whom Lei Jingxiao respected, feared, and relied on the most.
She arrived at Lei Jingxiao's side immediately. Lei Jingxiao, having just unleashed a powerful attack, had exhausted his fighting spirit. Furthermore, the excessive strain on his body's power was causing a strong backlash. At that moment, a barely perceptible pang of heartache flashed in her clear, autumn-like eyes, quickly replaced by sternness.
A gentle, swift calming effect soothed the turbulent currents within him, gradually bringing his body to a state of tranquility.
"Who are you? Put him down!" Seeing Lei Jingxiao being restrained, Zi Yan still threatened him despite sensing his unfathomable aura.
"I am his aunt." Jiang Yunyan replied calmly without even glancing at him.
Now everyone knows that Lei Jingxiao has a powerful aunt, and since she has indeed done nothing to harm Lei Jingxiao, Zi Yan no longer tries to confront him.
Then, streams of battle qi energy continuously flowed into Lei Jingxiao's body. After a few breaths, he recovered slightly from the intense exhaustion and dizziness and slowly opened his eyes. When the familiar face came into view, a surge of joy welled up within him.
Ignoring his own disheveled state and excruciating pain, he grabbed Jiang Yunyan's wrist tightly, his eyes filled with urgency: "Aunt Yan, please save my brother! He's seriously injured and has been caught in a spatial turbulence!"
Jiang Yunyan's delicate eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly. She had initially sensed that Lei Jingxiao had forcibly activated his source power to cross space and arrive. Upon landing, she noticed a violent energy storm and chaotic aura permeating Saint Pill City, knowing that a great battle must have taken place there. However, she was more worried about Lei Jingxiao's condition and safety. Hearing him address her as "Big Brother" and his heartfelt plea for help, she roughly guessed the reason.
"You mean Xiao Yan?"
"Yes, yes! He just encountered a full-force attack from a Dou Sheng expert and disappeared in the spatial turbulence. Now only you can save him!"
Having clearly identified Xiao Yan as the target and confirmed that he had been struck by a full-force attack from a Dou Sheng expert, Jiang Yunyan's expression truly darkened for the first time. She had a favorable impression of Xiao Yan and was quite optimistic about his talent and potential, which was why she had entrusted Lei Jingxiao to him. With her five-star Dou Sheng strength and the resources behind her, she would generally be safe from ordinary serious injuries. However, if she were to directly confront a Dou Sheng's attack and be caught in the spatial turbulence, her chances of survival would be extremely slim.
But since it was Lei Jingxiao's insistence, she remained silent. A vast and boundless soul power surged forth like a tangible tide, instantly engulfing the entire Saint Pill City and its surrounding shattered space. It tracked any possible signs of life, fragments of souls, or remnants of flesh and blood.
Lei Jingxiao had initially been full of hope that Jiang Yunyan could rescue Xiao Yan. However, as time passed, Jiang Yunyan's brows not only did not relax, but instead became increasingly serious, causing Lei Jingxiao to feel extremely uneasy.
"It's no use. That little guy took a hit from a four-star Dou Sheng. Even if we find his body, he has no chance of survival." A voice slowly rang out. Ling Haonan saw through Jiang Yunyan's actions. His tone was neither sad nor happy as he stated an indisputable fact.
"What a pity, he was indeed a rare talent." Ling Haonan's cloudy and gloomy eyes showed genuine regret.
These calm words, however, were like knives, causing the emotions of those who heard them to sink even deeper.
"Old man, what nonsense are you spouting?" Zi Yan also angrily cursed.
As soon as Ling Haonan finished speaking, Jiang Yunyan's perception also ended. On one hand, she knew that Ling Haonan was definitely not deliberately lying about this matter; on the other hand, she herself had not found a trace of Xiao Yan. It seemed that Xiao Yan had truly perished completely, his body and soul vanished.
"Senior Ling Haonan, the Ling Clan has made quite a commotion tonight." Jiang Yunyan's voice returned to its usual coldness as she changed the subject from Xiao Yan to discuss the events in Saint Pill City tonight.
Upon hearing this, Ling Haonan merely twitched the corner of his mouth slightly: "It's just an old man's desperate struggle, it's meaningless, and in the end, it will only make him a laughing stock among the imperial clan."
"You flatter me, Senior," Jiang Yunyan replied calmly, then her tone shifted, carrying an indescribable sharp fighting spirit: "After advancing to the Five-Star Dou Sheng realm, I personally went to the Spirit Clan to seek guidance, but you said you were unwell and unwilling to fight me, which is somewhat of a regret. Tonight won't be long; how about I send you on your final journey?"
At this moment, Ling Haonan did indeed have the air of an elder preparing to instruct a young man, and nodded slightly: "Rather than dying at the hands of other imperial clan powerhouses, this is not a bad choice. Come, let this old man witness the sharpness of the Smoke Cloud Sword before I die."