Chapter 308: The Invitation from the Wan Kui Sect

Langya Pavilion.

Xiao Han was currently toying with a cyan-green Jade Slip in his hand, and beside him, Yi Huang asked curiously:

"Is this Wan Kui Sect the sect founded by that powerhouse you mentioned?"

"Yes!" Xiao Han nodded, his tone surprised as he said: "It's just that I didn't expect his efficiency to be so high; he managed to establish the sect in less than a year."

After all, establishing a sect is not as simple as just building a house and hanging up a plaque. It involves every aspect.

The establishment of Langya Pavilion back then had kept the three of them busy for several years, and they had even experienced many unpleasantries.

Moreover, Xiao Han knew very well that as a Dou Sheng powerhouse, Jiang Yu would naturally not just set up a stage and start performing on a whim.

"It's quite a feat for him." Xiao Han smiled.

"Are you planning to go there in person this time?" Yi Huang asked.

If it were the establishment of an ordinary faction, this would naturally be unnecessary.

However, Jiang Yu's strength was such that in the Central Plains, it was almost second only to Xiao Han; even if the Wan Kui Sect only had him as a Dou Sheng, it was still a behemoth, fully qualified for Xiao Han to attend the ceremony in person.

And Xiao Han was considering just that, "I will make a trip there, and take the opportunity to discuss matters of cooperation between the two sects."

"Rest assured, there won't be any problems here at Langya Pavilion." Noticing Xiao Han's slightly tense expression, Yi Huang rolled her eyes and said helplessly.

………

Heavenly Tomb, second level.

Half a year had passed since Xiao Yan and the others entered the Heavenly Tomb; the dozen or so people cast into the boundless space of the Heavenly Tomb were like drops of water in a river, not causing even the slightest ripple.

However, such a tranquil environment was quite suitable for some people.

"Xun'er, how much longer until we reach the entrance to the third level of the Heavenly Tomb?" Long-term companionship had allowed Xiao Yan to regain the feelings he had back in the Xiao Clan, and his tone was much gentler.

Xun'er silently calculated the time, then said: "It should be another two or three days!"

"Hmm." Xiao Yan first nodded, then asked suspiciously:

"Since we are already nearing the third level, why haven't we seen a shadow of anyone else until now?"

Xiao Yan was filled with confusion; logically speaking, the closer one got to the third level, the greater the chance of encountering others, especially since the two from the Soul Clan had not been joking about their murderous intent toward him before entering the Heavenly Tomb. Yet, from beginning to end, the two of them had never received any news of the Soul Clan members.

"Could it be...?" A flash of inspiration crossed Xiao Yan's mind as he thought of a possibility he had overlooked.

"I hope those two fellows are lucky!" Xiao Yan prayed for Hun Ya and his companion in his heart; if his guess was correct, the people from the Soul Clan were likely having a hard time right now.

Xun'er was unaware of Xiao Yan's thoughts, but upon hearing Xiao Yan's question, she began to explain: "Brother Xiao Yan, the Heavenly Tomb is vast and boundless; it is normal that we haven't encountered anyone else!"

"Hmm, let's continue on our way!"

……

"Bang!" Shattering the body of an Energy Body with one strike and grabbing the Energy Core, the pale-faced Hun Ya wore a look of resentment.

"Damn Xiao Clan Member, once I reach the third level, I will definitely make you pay back a hundredfold; none of you will escape."

Having lost Hun Li, his muscle and partner, Hun Ya's life over the past half-year had been, just as Xiao Yan had guessed, very miserable.

Due to insufficient strength, whenever he encountered a Nine-Star Energy Body, Hun Ya could only choose to retreat and take a detour.

And these, if Hun Li were still around, should have become a huge treasure.

Having lost his helper, Hun Ya could only flee in panic whenever he encountered any group.

Being on guard against pursuit from someone, worrying about encountering others, and the frustration of being unable to obtain treasures despite being in a mountain of them, had driven Hun Ya nearly insane during this period.

………

Central part of the second level of the Heavenly Tomb.

Xiao Ding, who had tricked the Soul Clan back then, was currently focusing on hunting Energy Bodies; such a good opportunity for cultivation could not be wasted.

Xiao Ding knew very well that in terms of talent, even with the boost from the Medicinal Pill he had taken, he was not enough to compare with those geniuses of the Ancient Race.

His current strength was due more to his age advantage and the help of the Xiao Clan's powerhouses.

He had long since recognized the reality that he was not a top-tier cultivation genius, but that did not mean he would give up.

Precisely because he knew his own mediocrity, he could correctly understand himself and seize every opportunity to become stronger; if his talent was insufficient, then he would work hard to close that gap.

Just as he was about to strike at his next set of targets, he suddenly stopped, his mouth twitching as he looked into the distance………

A massive Energy Storm swept over, and the scene of it blotting out the sky and sun made even the extremely steady Xiao Ding feel a shock in his heart.

He blurted out: "Damn it!"

He could no longer care about continuing to kill Energy Bodies; he suddenly circulated his Dou Qi, leaving behind trails of afterimages in the air as he fled desperately toward the third level.

"Damn it, does the Energy Storm of this Heavenly Tomb have to be so terrifying!" While fleeing for his life, Xiao Ding lamented in his heart.

Based solely on that momentum, Xiao Ding could conclude that once caught in this thing, there would be absolutely no chance of survival!

Although he had a trump card bestowed by the Ancestor, that was meant for dealing with the crises of the third level. It was better to leave early and enter the third level to hide.

In the distance, there were also many figures flying at full speed; the people currently in the Heavenly Tomb could no longer care about hiding themselves, otherwise, the storm of this Heavenly Tomb would make them experience what it meant to be cruel.

Thinking of the scenes of the other two traveling together or multiple people traveling in groups, a certain somewhat thin and desolate figure attracted the attention of many.

"Eh?" Someone said strangely: "Isn't that Hun Ya of the Soul Clan? Why don't I see Hun Li?"

"Could it be that the people from the Ancient Clan made a move against the Soul Clan?" Someone speculated.

After all, the Ancient Race had entered the Heavenly Tomb more than once or twice and were already familiar with the path; under normal circumstances, it was basically impossible for them to split up voluntarily, especially for the Soul Clan, which had many enemies; being alone was almost asking for death.

Precisely because of this, everyone believed that Hun Li had most likely died in the Heavenly Tomb, and the biggest suspect among them was the Ancient Clan.

It was common knowledge that the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan were at odds, and this time, the Ancient Clan had a full four representatives entering the Heavenly Tomb, which was stronger than Hun Ya's duo; it really wouldn't be difficult to surround and kill Hun Li.

With both the motive and the strength sufficient, the suspicion toward the Ancient Clan soared instantly.

However, Xun'er, who was a member of the Ancient Clan, was equally confused at this moment, "Could it be that Brother Qingyang and the others made a move?"

She also believed that Hun Li had fallen under a siege by the Ancient Clan, otherwise, this bizarre situation could not be explained.

Xiao Yan's mouth twitched; he had another suspect in his heart—that "old schemer" could also do it!

And Hun Ya, who was trailing far behind, also felt the strange gazes of the others; his face twitched, and he silently accelerated his movements to continue on his way, though the murderous intent in his heart toward Xiao Ding grew even more intense.

However, no one dwelled on it; everyone had the same destination, Hun Ya could not run away, and when the time came, it would naturally be clear who had made the move.

At this moment, the culprit who had caused everyone to speculate one after another was standing face-to-face with several figures who had arrived at the entrance to the third level ahead of time.