"Hahaha, Fu Yulong, your tone is not small. No matter how big your Sea Cloud Palace is, how can it be bigger than the Alchemist Alliance? The actions of your Sea Cloud Palace over the past few years have been clearly seen by the other factions in the Southern Region. Before you prepare how to deal with me, I advise you to properly think about how to protect yourself. If it weren't for the Alchemist Alliance's rule not to easily intervene in the matters between the factions in the province, I'm afraid that your Sea Cloud Palace would have been annihilated long ago!"
High up in the sky, a loud laughter that contained a sneer sounded once again. Those words also caused Fu Yulong's expression to change. Although he was unwilling to admit it, there was no doubt that what this person said was the truth. In the past few years, the actions of Sea Cloud Palace had already affected the interests of the other factions in the Southern Region. Many factions hated Sea Cloud Palace to the core. However, due to the mutual restraint between the various factions, Sea Cloud Palace was temporarily in a stable state.
However, Fu Yulong was also very clear in his heart that this so-called stability was only temporary. If he could not take advantage of the fact that those factions had yet to launch an attack on him to make himself stronger, then Sea Cloud Palace would have to face a storm-like attack in the future, or even destruction!
Moreover, what was even more frightening than these factions was the person behind Wu Kui. Compared to the other factions in the Southern Region, the person behind Wu Kui could be said to be truly powerful. It was also because of this reason that even though Fu Yulong wished he could skin Wu Kui alive, he still could not do so. Once he provoked the faction behind Wu Kui, his fate would be even more miserable. Just like …
Just thinking about that kind of result caused a chill to run down Fu Yulong's spine.
Therefore, regardless of whether it was for his own survival or for the Sea Cloud Palace behind him, Fu Yulong could only continue to move forward. At this point, he already had no other choice.
In front of him were the various great powers of the southern territory, but behind him was a colossus that he couldn't afford to offend no matter what. Unknowingly, Fu Yulong had already fallen into a bottomless abyss. Even he himself didn't know whether what awaited him in the future would be life or death.
A ship that went out to sea would only travel further and further, and would no longer be able to see the path from which it came. If he did not continue to move forward, he would end up here before tomorrow.
"So, you're here today to stop me?"
After being silent for a long time, Fu Yulong finally let out a deep sigh. His body trembled slightly, before he slowly raised his head and spoke with a solemn expression.
"Haha, if you're attacking other people, I might be able to sit and watch... but since you're targeting Green City, then I have no choice but to come."
The laughter once again sounded. At the same time, a powerful aura suddenly swept out from the human figure in the sky. After which, it swiftly enveloped the entire place. Immediately, an extremely frightening aura descended on the city below.
When Bai Hua felt the pressure of this aura, a look of surprise flashed across her face. This person's cultivation was clearly similar to hers, but this aura was actually so tyrannical. It contained a domineering aura that caused people to feel fear in their hearts.
If an expert of the same level were to fight, having fear in his heart would be extremely disadvantageous to the battle.
Would would would be it if...
"What kind of secret does this Qingyang City have that even you would be attracted here?"
Fu Yulong's heart sank when he felt the pressure of the aura that descended from the sky. Even though he was aware of the tyrannical aura of the other party, the strange thing was that even though he was on guard, he could not help but feel fearful. As a result, the tone of his voice became much softer.
"This aura is..."
At the same time, when Zhong Li and the rest felt the tyrannical aura of the aura, they were shocked. They quickly searched through the memories in their minds. Soon, a bald man with a burly body appeared in their memories.
"Cough cough … so it's Senior Zhou Tai. I didn't expect that you would come as well."
Xiao Yan's face was pale as he stood on the ground. One of his hands was supporting Bai Hua who had come over. He lifted his head and eyed the black human figure in the sky. At this moment, the latter's body was swiftly descending and had arrived in front of Fu Yulong.
Sunlight shone on the burly, bald figure wearing black alchemist robes. An old but familiar face was revealed. It was the former chief alchemist of the Alchemist Guild that Xiao Yan had met in the Ancient City of Wilderness, Zhou Tai.
However, Zhou Tai was very different from before. His aura had already reached the late Origin Transformation realm. Even his Spiritual Strength was abnormally powerful. It was likely that he would not lose out to Xiao Yan.
This fellow was now a Tier 5 alchemist!
A Tier 5 alchemist was a status that was quite high even in the Alchemist Guild. It was no wonder that Fu Yulong would reveal such an expression when he saw Zhou Tai.
"Zhou Tai …"
Fu Yulong's tone was extremely low and deep as he muttered. Fu Yulong coldly laughed when he heard this. His gaze swept over everyone on the ground below and involuntarily felt a little surprised when he saw Zhong Li's group. This continued until his gaze landed on Xiao Yan's body. When he saw that familiar face, Fu Yulong's eyes suddenly shrank. His entire body's movements instantly stilled. Even his breathing suddenly became sluggish.
Immediately afterward, the color of ecstasy in his old eyes suddenly gushed out uncontrollably, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on his face.
"Xiao Yan … hahahaha … I'm not mistaken, right? It really is you!"
When Gu Li and the rest found out about Xiao Yan's true identity, Zhou Tai naturally found out as well. Moreover, through them, Zhou Tai also found out about the relationship between Xiao Yan and Azure Sun City. It was also because of this that he had left the Alchemist Guild to come here when Azure Sun City was in trouble.
"Hahaha, you left the Ancient Wildlands City without a word back then. When I returned, I only heard that you had brought people to beat up Mu Han. It's a pity that he was no longer in the Ancient Wildlands City. Otherwise, I would definitely give him a proper greeting!"
Ignoring Fu Yulong, Zhou Tai only cared about himself as he laughed with Xiao Yan. Although he saw Fu Yulong's miserable appearance, there was not the slightest worry on his face. He believed that Fu Yulong, who could safely retreat from the Lightning Pool, would not be in trouble so easily.
"Cough cough … I'm really sorry. As for Mu Han, I already killed him a few days ago."
Xiao Yan could not help but let out a dry chuckle when he heard Zhou Tai's words, a tired look appearing on his face.
Since Zhou Tai had already appeared, there was no need for him to be overly worried. In addition, Bai Hua was also here, and he believed that they would be more than enough to deal with the similarly injured Fu Yulong.
Surprise involuntarily flashed across Zhou Tai's face when he heard that Xiao Yan had already killed Mu Han. It was unexpected that the grudge from back then would actually be resolved so many years later. Moreover, some of the other matters from back then would once again collide with each other. The word 'fate' was really difficult to find …
Zhou Tai's eyes swiveled in thought as a faint smile emerged on his face. Soon after, he turned his head back, his gaze returning to Fu Yulong as he slowly said,
"Originally, I should have given Xiao Yan a big present after seeing him, but after some thought, I think I should get rid of you first."
"You want to kill me? I'm afraid that you don't have the strength to do so! "
Fu Yulong's expression darkened when he saw Zhou Tai's gaze shoot towards him. As he retreated, all the remaining Genesis Qi in his body swiftly circulated as he cautiously stared at Zhou Tai.
"Hehe, it's true that I can't kill you, but there's no need for me to do so. My goal is only to chase you away. I won't stop you if you want to return home, but don't blame me for taking action if you want to do something else!"
Zhou Tai's expression was frosty. His body jerked as Genesis Qi immediately surged out from his body, transforming into a wave of energy that churned in the air around him. The vast and mighty presence was enough to make one's heart tremble.
Fu Yulong's heart sank at the sight of this. There was naturally no need for him to be afraid of facing two advance Origin Transformation stage experts at the same time if he was at his peak. However, he was currently injured and his strength had been reduced by more than half. Although the remaining power would allow him to deal with these people before him, the price he would have to pay would be extremely heavy.
However, if he did not take action, it would be even more difficult to deal with Xiao Yan the next time. If Xiao Yan counterattacked, Zhou Tai would likely be the one to be injured.
The thought of Xiao Yan's strange methods made Zhou Tai feel an invisible pressure in his heart.
The more he thought about it, the more he realized that there was no benefit to him no matter what he did. This made Fu Yulong feel troubled.
After a moment of thought, a cold light flashed in Fu Yulong's eyes. He turned around and retreated with an ashen face. At the same time, the Genesis Qi in his body began to circulate.
Zhou Tai secretly let out a sigh of relief when he saw Fu Yulong turn around and leave. Fu Yulong was a Returnance expert after all. Even though he was quite injured, his cultivation was still there. If Zhou Tai insisted on fighting, it would be quite troublesome.
Zhou Tai only withdrew his gaze when Fu Yulong's figure vanished from his sight. At the same time, Xiao Yan secretly relaxed his fingers that had been rubbing his Storage Ring.
He was prepared at all times. The moment Fu Yulong launched a counterattack, Zhou Tai would definitely be his target. In order to guard against Fu Yulong's sneak attack, Xiao Yan was prepared to release the Northern King from his Storage Ring at all times. He believed that with the Northern King present, even if he could not deal with Fu Yulong, he would definitely be able to stop Fu Yulong's sneak attack. At the very least, he would be able to wait for Zhou Tai and the others to take action.
Soon after, Xiao Yan directly sat down on the ground. He had already swallowed a pill earlier, but because he had always been on guard against Fu Yulong, the pill's medicinal effects had not completely spread. Only now could he finally relax and begin to refine the pill in his body.
As the medicinal effects of the pill spread, the injuries within Xiao Yan's body also began to swiftly recover. Other than some of the more serious injuries that required more time to heal, the external injuries all over his body and the damaged Qi Paths within his body were recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. Bai Hua's anxious mood finally began to gradually relax when she saw this.
Zhou Tai, on the other hand, smiled as he stared at Xiao Yan for a moment. After which, he turned his gaze and looked in the direction outside of the city. At this moment, a human figure was flying over at an extremely fast speed. Very quickly, he arrived in front of everyone. When he saw Zhou Tai, he immediately bowed respectfully.
This person who had arrived had the appearance of a young man. His cultivation was only that of a three star Dou Di. From the way he addressed Zhou Tai, everyone knew that this young man was actually Zhou Tai's disciple. This caused Zhong Li and the others to feel curious. Zhou Tai's temper was not very good. He would be happy at one moment and then awkward at the next. It was difficult to understand him. There was actually someone who dared to be his disciple?
"Hee hee, brat, aren't you looking forward to being able to see your benefactor again? Today, teacher will fulfill your wish."
Zhou Tai ignored the strange expressions of the people around him as he spoke to the young man by himself. At the same time, he extended a finger and pointed at Xiao Yan who was seated cross-legged on the ground a short distance away. The young man's gaze followed and looked over. Soon after, he saw the familiar face that he could not erase from deep within his memory.
Back then, it was Zhou Tai who had helped him regain his dignity and allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the way of alchemy.
Even though Xiao Yan had only said one sentence to him back then, just this point alone had caused him to enjoy an endless amount of benefits. Back then, he had already treated Xiao Yan as his teacher. If he had not met Zhou Tai later on and been persuaded by the latter and inadvertently mentioned Xiao Yan, it was likely that he would not have become Zhou Tai's disciple.
Although he now had a teacher, the young man still held a heart of respect for Xiao Yan in front of him. Even if he was not his teacher, he was still more respectful than his teacher.
After a long while, Xiao Yan exited from his cultivation state. The instant he opened his eyes, he saw the somewhat unfamiliar face of the young man in front of him. After which, he turned around and saw the suspicious faces of Bai Hua and the rest. In addition, there was also Zhou Tai, who had a mocking expression on his face. This fellow clearly knew the reason behind this but had not told them.
"Bang."
However, just as Xiao Yan's expression was stupefied, the young man in front of him actually knelt down in front of Xiao Yan in front of everyone present and did not hesitate to perform a great junior's greeting.
"Uh …"
When this scene appeared, not only was the rest of the people present stunned, even Xiao Yan himself was completely stunned. The sudden scene in front of him had really caught him off guard. He did not even know who this fellow was, but he actually knelt down in front of him. Even if he wanted to become Xiao Yan's disciple, he should at least announce his name.
"Junior Mu Ling thanks senior for enlightening me back then!"
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