Chapter 108: with translation of chapter title

After the earth-shaking roar, the clouds for a thousand miles in the sky were squeezed aside, leaving a huge "void".

A figure appeared, seemingly not having had time to exert full strength; after taking Xiao Li's move, Yun Shan looked somewhat disheveled, his robe sleeves torn, his face somewhat pale, but everyone soon noticed something different.

Yun Shan, he was actually standing in the void!

Walking in the void, standard equipment for a Fighting Sect powerhouse.

Yun Leng saw this and was overjoyed, turning his head and laughing wildly: "You Xiao family, still not surrendering? As the old sect master in the Fighting Sect realm, I can wipe you out with a flip of the hand!"

Yin Gu Lao looked at Yun Leng as if he were an idiot; if this guy saw the scene of those two predecessors besieging and killing the Earth Devil Old Ghost, who knows if he could still be so confident.

Compared to the Earth Devil Old Ghost of the Seven-Star Fighting Sect, the aura on Yun Shan's body now could even be described as feeble.

Xiao Li glanced at Yun Shan's gloomy face and gave a mocking smile: "What, disturbed in your seclusion by a junior, not happy?"

Yun Shan's face was overcast, and Yun Leng also sensed something off; the old sect master came out without saying a word.

Yun Leng was about to speak when Yun Shan snorted coldly, frightening him into immediately shutting his mouth.

"Friend, I don't know why you would attack my Yunlan Sect; if there has been any offense, I will naturally make amends."

Yun Shan clasped his hands, but he felt stifled inside; damn it, he was breaking through with the help of the Soul Hall, yet Yun Yun called him out, and now being interrupted, his speed to reach Fighting Sect will likely slow considerably.

"Teacher, Jia Lao is also on our side..."

To the side, Yun Yun silently reminded him.

"Oh? Jia Xingtian?"

Yun Shan turned his head curiously; he really was curious—his rival of half a lifetime would actually help him.

"Yun Shan, you... have you taken that step?"

Jia Xingtian's expression grew somewhat solemn; he could feel that Yun Shan's aura was much stronger than his own—if Yun Shan had taken that step, his own position would have to change.

Fighting Sect and the peak of Fighting Emperor are absolutely two different concepts; once Yun Shan enters the Fighting Sect realm, Jia Xingtian will definitely defect to Xiao Li's side, and compared to the distant Lei Sect in Heijiao Yu, Jia Xingtian fears more the emergence of a Fighting Sect power among the rival forces right at his doorstep.

"Just touched the threshold."

Yun Shan shook his head, his gaze fixed on Jia Xingtian, wanting to see what choice he would make.

Upon hearing that, Jia Xingtian made a swift decision: "Sect Master Yun Yun, our previous agreement is nullified; forgive me for going back on my word."

Having said that, Jia Xingtian turned and left without lingering.

Yun Yun did not try to stop him; she knew the imperial family's attitude toward the Yunlan Sect—this was an attempt to have Xiao Li reduce their power.

Yun Shan's face remained calm, showing no reaction to Jia Xingtian's departure, and even a hint of a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"You still haven't answered my question—what has my Yunlan Sect done to offend you?"

Yun Shan looked toward Xiao Li, awaiting his answer.

Xiao Li chose not to explain anything; since Yun Shan was a lackey of the Soul Hall, he was bound to be killed, so he naturally saw no need to speak.

"There's no grudge; it's just that your Yunlan Sect's dog barked at my Xiao family, so I took care of you, the master, as well."

Yun Shan's face sank, and he snorted coldly: "Your bearing is not bad, but your strength is just a bit weak!"

Yun Shan hesitated no longer; since the opponent clearly intended to exterminate his whole clan, there was nothing more to say—only battle.

"Great Wind Hand Seal!"

Yun Shan formed seals with both hands, and two silver energy handprints, each several zhang tall, appeared, slamming straight toward Xiao Li.

Xiao Li gave a cold smile: "Old fogey, don't bring out such deceitful tricks to embarrass yourself!"

Gripping the Thunder Scale Spear with both hands, he swept it up and down forcefully; two blood-colored fighting qi ribbons appeared, shattering the Great Wind Hand Seal into a mere breeze in the heavens and earth.

At the same time, Xiao Li sent a mental message to Xiao Yan: "Let Yao Lao hold back for now; the Yunlan Sect's true trump card has not yet appeared."

Xiao Yan nodded silently, and with his Xuan Heavy Ruler he sent a Yunlan Sect disciple flying, gazing toward the distant Nalan Yanran.

"The Nalan family and my Xiao family have old ties; if you withdraw from the Yunlan Sect now and return to your grandfather's side, I can spare your life."

Xiao Yan knew very well his second brother's temperament; as long as they won this battle, everyone in the Yunlan Sect—be they human or livestock—would be reduced to minced meat.

Nalan Yanran blinked, then immediately put on a cold face and shook her head: "I, Nalan Yanran, am the personal disciple of the Yunlan Sect's sect master; how could I be a deserter? Moreover, my master has already left seclusion—it's you who needs to flee!"

The words of the two youngsters happened to reach Nalan Jie's ears; this time, Nalan Jie genuinely felt a sense of regret, regretting why he hadn't wholeheartedly stopped Nalan Yanran back then—if Nalan Yanran hadn't caused the broken engagement, then this youth, who by his own strength in just five short years transformed from an ordinary person of uncertain prospects into a Fighting Spirit powerhouse, ought to have been the Nalan family's most satisfactory son-in-law.

Just as now, if Nalan Yanran hadn't broken off the engagement, those Fighting Emperors and Fighting Kings of the Lei Sect should have been the Nalan family's backing.

Moreover, seeing the powerful flames on Xiao Yan's body and the medicinal pills constantly appearing in his hand, Nalan Jie couldn't help but conjure an even more terrifying thought.

From the start of the battle to now, Xiao Yan has at least handed out hundreds of medicinal pills to the Lei Sect disciples; such a stockpile means either he is specially responsible for this in the operation, or he is……

An alchemist!

Nalan Jie did not believe that such an important task of managing pill distribution would be given to a Fighting Spirit–level Xiao Yan, considering that the Lei Sect's team includes not a few Fighting Kings.

"Huu..." He took a deep breath, then fiercely drew it into his belly, repeating this several times; Nalan Jie finally eased the foolish, stunned expression on his face, his palm firmly patting his sleeve to feign calm, yet the treetop and leaves at his feet kept trembling, exposing his inner panic and fluster.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible—how could such a young Fighting Spirit powerhouse also be a profoundly skilled alchemist!"

Nalan Jie's heart was shouting, yet the regret in his eyes grew ever more obvious.

After a violent cough, Nalan Jie's originally ruddy complexion unconsciously darkened somewhat; due to his tangled emotions, he now appeared to have aged considerably all at once, a listless look that let those around him understand that this blow to the patriarch of the Nalan family was truly immense.

After all, who could remain calm upon seeing a once-discarded, mediocre son-in-law suddenly transform into an identity so astonishing that everyone would stare agape?

Especially this son-in-law, who could have become the Nalan family's sturdiest shield, warding off their storms, but unfortunately that shield has now turned into a sharp spear pointed at them, its tip glinting with a sinister chill, making Nalan Jie feel a coldness deep in his bones.

(Yesterday I lacked inspiration; I don't want to flood this chapter with filler, I've weighed every word carefully, trying to convey the feeling I want, so sorry.)

Today I suddenly discovered that QQ Reading's updates are delayed, and the author's notes can't be seen (as often happens), so if you're anxious you can go to Qidian to read ahead.

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