Chapter 137: Hunmo Laoren Appears

Afterwards, after a bout of haggling, Hun Miesheng finally succeeded in redeeming the two Heavenly Venerables with twenty Earth Tier High Grade Cultivation Methods and Dou Techniques, plus half of Lei Huang's high-level Medicinal Herb resources, and most importantly, the corpse of a Dou Sheng powerhouse.

"Since the transaction is complete, let us part ways here!" Once everything was settled, Xiao Han said to Hun Miesheng and his companion with a smile; these were big clients, so his attitude had to be good.

Having said that, he beckoned to Thunder Spirit and the others, who had been tagging along and watching with astonishment, and turned to tear through space to leave.

However...

"Pavilion Master Su, leaving just like this is perhaps a bit inappropriate, isn't it!" Hun Miesheng's sinister voice rang out behind Xiao Han.

"Oh?" Xiao Han looked back at Lei Huang and the other, who had already begun to circulate their Dou Qi, and said with an air of feigned innocence: "Could it be that the two of you intend to make a move?"

"Hmph hmph~" Lei Huang let out a cold snort and said with an unfriendly tone: "Kid, I advise you to hand over our things. That way, you might still keep your life; otherwise..."

"Has Senior Lei Huang never heard of a certain saying?" Xiao Han asked in return.

Without waiting for the other to answer, Xiao Han provided the answer: "Men die for wealth, birds die for food. This one will not give up the wealth already in his hands."

"If the two of you are interested..." Xiao Han's expression remained unchanged as his Dou Qi suddenly erupted, "I don't mind having a go with you all."

Hm?

Sensing the aura Xiao Han emitted, Hun Miesheng's brows furrowed tightly, while Lei Huang was stunned, retreating several steps in succession, saying in disbelief: "You... how are you a Five-Star?"

"Pavilion Master Su, truly impressive, to be able to endure and not expose your strength all this time." Hun Miesheng's tone was low, sounding as if he were praising him.

The strength Xiao Han initially displayed was merely One-Star Dou Sheng Peak; who would believe that in just twenty years, he could soar four stars like a rocket?

It must be that he had been hiding his strength all along. Now that the pressure from his alliance with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was too great, had he finally been unable to resist exposing his true strength?

"So what if it is? And what if it isn't?" Xiao Han smiled, saying noncommittally.

"This is troublesome now!" Hun Miesheng said silently in his heart. Although he was also a Five-Star Dou Sheng, he truly might not be the opponent's match at the same level.

Moreover, once his true strength was exposed, the Soul Hall would be strictly guarded against by those fellows from the Ancient Race in the Central Plains, affecting their operations.

As expected, was it going to come to that step after all?

"Join forces!" Hun Miesheng glanced at the somewhat distracted Lei Huang and said concisely. Xiao Han was currently only at the Five-Star Dou Sheng Mid Stage; the two of them at the Four-Star Late Stage could still put up a fight if they joined forces.

"Mm!" Lei Huang nodded with a grave expression. Although he was arrogant, he was not thick-headed; when it came to fighting above one's level, it was better to go together.

"Join forces?" Xiao Han sneered, "Are you sure you have the chance to join forces?"

"All together now, finish up and clock out!" Xiao Han shouted to no one in particular, leaving Hun Miesheng and his companion somewhat bewildered.

All together? Ye Jianxin was heavily injured; could it be that Tianyin Laoren was qualified to intervene in their battle?

No, the two felt a chill in their hearts and stiffly turned their gazes toward Thunder Spirit, whom they had never looked at properly before. At this moment, the latter cracked his neck, and the Fighting Qi within his body erupted without restraint—Four-Star Fighting Saint Late Stage.

Although it is extremely difficult for Heaven and Earth Exotic Items to attain intelligence and take human form, the heavens are fair; every Heaven and Earth Exotic Item that takes form possesses top-tier cultivation talent.

The reason Thunder Spirit's level was not high before was entirely because he had wasted a vast amount of time and energy on suppressing seals. When he regained his freedom and cultivated with all his might, this terrifying cultivation speed naturally manifested before everyone.

In less than ten years, going from Four-Star Early Stage to Four-Star Late Stage, the speed was nothing short of astonishing. And Hun Miesheng and his companion would be the first witnesses since he entered the world.

"There is actually another Four-Star Dou Sheng?!" Lei Huang was terrified and angrily questioned Hun Miesheng, who was also somewhat dumbfounded, "What is your Soul Hall doing? How could you fail to scout out such important intelligence!"

Lei Huang's mood could no longer be described as regret. The power Langya Pavilion possessed at this moment completely exceeded his expectations.

Not to mention the core combatants, just the Dou Sheng-level powerhouses alone included one at Five-Star Mid Stage, one at Four-Star Late Stage, one at Two-Star Peak, plus an ally at One-Star Peak.

It was not far off from their Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. If they really fought to the death, they would definitely suffer heavy losses.

He had thought it was just a match against weaklings, but now, if he wasn't careful, he would be the one being bullied.

"Why? Do the two seniors still want to have a go?" Ignoring their shock, Xiao Han smiled, though that warm smile seemed full of mockery in the eyes of Hun Miesheng and his companion.

"Jie jie jie~"

"I truly did not expect that such a peerlessly talented existence could appear outside of the Ancient Race." Just as Lei Huang was intending to swallow his pride, an aged voice arrived.

Then, under everyone's gaze, a hunched old man leaning on a cane and wearing a black robe appeared in a corner. His long black eyebrows hung down, and his mouth, with few teeth remaining, curled slightly, seemingly in a smile.

"Oh? May I ask for this senior's name?" Xiao Han raised an eyebrow and cupped his hands.

Although this would not stop Xiao Han from beating the other to death, basic politeness was still necessary! At the very least, it wouldn't be too late to let the other leave a name before dying.

"Name?" The black-browed old man smiled and said with a touch of weariness: "You may call this old man Hunmo Laoren."

"Damn it, the Soul Clan actually has reinforcements." Regarding the arrival of Hunmo Laoren, what Lei Huang felt at this moment was not relief, but worry. The former's reputation was not very good; maintaining vigilance was a necessity.

"Old Demon, your appearance was a bit slow!" Hun Miesheng said flatly, his words showing not the slightest respect for Hunmo Laoren.

"Hun Miesheng, your Soul Hall needs to request aid from within the clan just to deal with an emerging force; I haven't even brought that up yet!" Hunmo Laoren snorted coldly.

"It seems I am quite valued by the Soul Clan!" Xiao Han stretched and smiled, not taking Hunmo Laoren's arrival to heart at all.

"Oh?" Hunmo Laoren was surprised, "I didn't expect you, a junior, to know quite a lot!"

The fact that the Soul Hall was a branch of the Soul Clan was something only that top-tier group of people or forces in the Central Plains knew.

In Hunmo Laoren's view, even if Xiao Han was powerful, the Langya Pavilion had been established for only a little over a hundred years, and its rise had occurred within the few decades since Xiao Han returned. That he could know such inside information was indeed astonishing.

However, that was all! Could he, a Five-Star Late Stage, lose to a junior at the Early Stage?

"Old Demon, I advise you not to take this lightly." At this moment, Hun Miesheng sensed something unusual; Xiao Han was simply too calm.

He would not believe that this Langya Pavilion Master, who could hide his strength all this time, was some arrogant and ignorant fool; there was no guarantee the latter didn't have some hidden cards.

"Cowardly as a mouse, I truly don't know why the clan chose you to be the Soul Hall Hall Master." However, this advice was met only with Hunmo Laoren's sarcasm.

"Hehe~"

"Suit yourself!" Hun Miesheng said nothing more; it is hard to save a ghost that is determined to die!