"Four Sect Leaders, since you want to swear on the lightning penalty oath, I should be able to make a request of you."
Xiao Yan parted his mouth. He raised the scroll in his hand high up in the air. These words might appear to be a discussion, but the meaning within them was something that everyone present clearly understood in their hearts.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Chen Zhen and the other three couldn't help but look gloomy. However, when their eyes swept across the Sky Extinction Steps, they could only sigh helplessly and said in a deep voice, "Say it.
As long as it's not too much, we can agree to it. "
"Hehe, my request is not difficult for the four of you. In fact, it can be said to be very simple."
Xiao Yan smiled slightly and continued, "My request is very simple.
"My request is very simple. One year later, after we enter the Ancient Tomb of Heaven End, the few of you cannot attack me."
As soon as these words came out, the four people in front of him couldn't help but frown. The gloomy expression on their faces changed again.
"It seems that the four of you are unwilling!"
With a cold expression, Xiao Yan's hand that was holding the scroll tightened. His five fingers tightened and the creaking sound of friction was transmitted into the ears of the four people. Immediately, the hearts of Chen Zhen and the other three tightened. They fiercely clenched their teeth and hurriedly agreed.
"Okay, we'll do as you say!"
Now that the Sky Extinction Steps was in Xiao Yan's hands, even if they were a hundred times unwilling, in order to have a chance to obtain the Sky Extinction Steps, the four of them could only agree to Xiao Yan's request again and again. Following Xiao Yan's intention, the four of them each swore on the lightning penalty oath.
Then, it was Xiao Yan's turn. Using the Sky Extinction Steps in his hands, Xiao Yan made them hesitate to act rashly. They didn't dare to make any rash moves for the time being and didn't make any requests. This was also within Xiao Yan's expectations.
After swearing on the lightning penalty oath, Chen Zhen and the other three people sighed in relief. Even though they didn't catch Xiao Yan and didn't obtain the Sky Extinction Steps, they at least had something to look forward to. After one year, the Sky Extinction Ancient Tomb would finally be opened. At that time, the treasures in the ancient tomb would be used by the four great sects. At that time, the four great sects' status in the Western Region would definitely rise again.
The Western Region would truly become their world!
"How about it, four sect leaders, can we leave now?"
After a long while, Han Dong once again opened his mouth. This time, Chen Zhen and the other three finally stopped pestering. Without waiting for the Xiao Yan duo to leave, they first turned around and left in the direction they came from.
Only when the four figures had completely disappeared from Han Dong's perception range, did the latter turn his head around and look at Xiao Yan with a kind smile on his face.
"Haha, young friend is also a courageous person. In the entire Western Region, you are the first person this old man has seen to be able to force the four of them to retreat."
The old man's gaze swept across Xiao Yan's body as he involuntarily exclaimed. The admiration in his tone wasn't concealed in the slightest.
"Senior must be joking. This junior only relied on the Sky Extinction Steps to make them hesitate and not dare to act rashly. Given the greed of these fellows, if the Sky Extinction Steps weren't enough to move them, they would have already made their move earlier."
"Ha ha, young friend is too humble. The one who laughs until the end is the winner. Based on today's matter, you have already won by being able to force them to retreat."
Han Dong gently stroked his beard. His soft laughter caused Xiao Yan to shake his head. His gaze looked in the direction that the four of them had left in as he knit his brows and fell into deep thought.
Although Chen Zhen's group had temporarily left this place, Xiao Yan believed that they would definitely not let this matter rest. This was especially the case for Ye Luotian. He had hidden himself the deepest amongst the four large sects. Everyone thought that he was merely a seven star Dou Di. Once he truly revealed his strength, it was likely that it would be the end of the other three large sects.
However, Xiao Yan did not know whether Ye Luotian would follow him alone. He believed that given that fellow's character, he would not be concerned about whether the Sky Extinction Steps could be maintained.
Moreover, Xiao Yan was able to sense a strange aura from Ye Luotian's body when facing him. That aura gave Xiao Yan an extremely familiar feeling. However, he was unable to recall when he had seen it before.
It was likely that this Ye Luotian was not an ordinary person. His identity was definitely not as simple as being from one of the four large sects. Unfortunately, Xiao Yan was unable to find out any information regarding this point.
Currently, Xiao Yan could only take one step at a time. If the storm that was about to arrive was something that he would ultimately be unable to avoid, he could only face it head-on.
Growing up in a storm. Had Xiao Yan not always been like this?
"Ha ha, young friend Xiao Yan, now that they have left, the old me should also leave. This time around, the old me has indeed come out to settle some matters. It is just that I did not expect to coincidentally meet young friend Xiao Yan. Now that the matter has been resolved, the old me should also leave."
At this moment, Han Dong's tone changed as a pair of muddy old eyes once again looked towards Xiao Yan.
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Yan could not help but be slightly taken aback. Soon after, he nodded his head and cupped his hands together towards the old man. His tone was respectful as he spoke.
"I still have to thank elder for your help today. If there is another day, this junior will definitely repay this favor!"
"Young friend, there is no need to be so courteous. The reason why the old me intervened was indeed to invite you to join my Alchemist Alliance. Since we are both members of the Alchemist Alliance, there is no reason for the old me to not lend a hand when I see that you are in trouble."
"That's right, the headquarters of my Alchemist Alliance is established in the Western Wastelands. If you encounter any difficulties during this trip, you can go to the Alchemist Alliance. As long as you take out the alchemist badge in your hand, there will naturally be people who will help you."
Immediately, Han Dong appeared to have thought of something as he reminded Xiao Yan with his words.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Han Dong's words, Xiao Yan could not help but gently raise his eyebrows. He did not expect that the headquarters of the Alchemist Alliance would actually be established in the Western Wastelands.
However, Xiao Yan had already recovered from his shock. His face was filled with gratitude as he nodded towards Han Dong. Once again, he cupped his hands together and respectfully said.
"Thank you elder for your reminder!"
Upon hearing this, the old man stroked his beard with one hand. His face was filled with a peaceful smile as he nodded his head. After which, the old man smiled as he gave a few more instructions to Xiao Yan. After which, he turned around and flew towards another direction.
In the blink of an eye, only Xiao Yan was left in the vast sky.
"Huff …"
Xiao Yan let out a long breath. However, the heavy stone that was pressing down on his heart was still not put down. Instead, following Han Dong's departure, Xiao Yan's heart felt even heavier.
He faintly had a premonition that this trip to the Western Wastelands would not be as smooth as he had imagined!
Gently shaking his head, Xiao Yan tossed these thoughts to the back of his mind. His figure flashed as he once again landed in the city below.
As the few people in the sky dispersed, the curious gazes in the city below also gradually withdrew.
With regards to all of this, everyone seemed to be used to it. It was as if they were watching a boring play.
However, just as everything seemed to have come to an end, Ye Luotian's figure appeared on top of a mountain several thousand miles to the southeast of the sand river. Two hours later, Chen Zhen and the rest had dispersed.
At this moment, a black shadow was standing on top of a cliff. It gazed at Ye Luotian's figure from afar as it let out a strange cry. It seemed to have grown impatient at the latter's tardiness.
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