Chapter 473: Liu Qingyang

A thousand miles away from Tianlan Hall, on a mountain peak wreathed in clouds and mist.

"Tianlan Palace Master, Liu Qingyang, greets you, Senior."

The Tianlan Palace Master, dressed in a long green robe, bowed deeply toward the white-clad figure sitting on a cold ice chair before him.

"Sit."

A cold table condensed out of thin air.

Xiao Han's expression was calm as he softly uttered a single word.

Liu Qingyang swept his gaze over the empty space in front of him, but Xiao Han, in the corner of his eye, showed no reaction, simply continuing to boil water and brew tea on his own.

Astonishingly, the flames emitting a terrifyingly high temperature existed in perfect harmony with the tea-brewing stove forged from cold ice.

Suddenly, Liu Qingyang's expression shifted slightly; he looked at Xiao Han in astonishment, then understood in his heart.

A chair of flames condensed before him, and he flashed forward, sitting down with a composed expression.

A flicker of something unusual crossed Xiao Han's eyes.

"I have heard that the Tianlan Palace Master is exceptionally talented and is the recognized strongest expert on Tianlan Continent."

"It is truly well-deserved."

His strength at the peak of the Nine Palaces Realm, when converted to the cultivation of the Da Qian World, was that of a Lower Earth Sovereign.

According to Xiao Han's calculations, this Tianlan Palace Master was only a hair's breadth away from breaking through that layer, and it would not be difficult for him to even fight an Upper Earth Sovereign while punching above his weight.

Hearing this, Liu Qingyang smiled indifferently and said modestly:

"Senior, you flatter me. Compared to your profound cultivation, this junior's meager strength is but a firefly before the bright moon."

The two men's mutual flattery ended there, and Liu Qingyang took the initiative to speak.

"May I ask how to address you, Senior?"

"Ice Saint, Xiao Han."

"Then..."

Liu Qingyang observed that Xiao Han showed no sign of anger, and immediately continued his questioning.

"Is Senior from outside the Tianlan Continent?"

"Does it not look like it?"

As he spoke, Xiao Han even pretended to be surprised and looked himself over carefully.

"No..."

Liu Qingyang shook his head slightly, his tone strange as he said:

"It is just that the Tianlan Continent has been sealed for thousands of years; Senior might be the first visitor from beyond the heavens."

"Then what about those things outside?"

As they spoke, the tea boiled, and a cup of hot tea was moved in front of Liu Qingyang. The rich aroma of tea filled the mountain peak, and the latter subconsciously sniffed it, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

"Can one who comes uninvited truly be called a guest?"

He carefully took the teacup hovering before him and took a sip. Before he could even savor the lingering aftertaste of the tea, he answered Xiao Han's question with a cold sneer.

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"Then do you have no suspicions about me?"

Liu Qingyang shook his head again.

"If Senior harbored ill intentions, I fear my Tianlan Hall would have suffered heavy losses or even been wiped out that night."

"You are quite perceptive."

"You seem to be clear about Tianlan's current predicament?" Xiao Han's tone was curious, but even more so, it was certain.

Liu Qingyang did not let Xiao Han down and nodded without affectation.

"In fact, it is not just my Tianlan Hall; all forces above the first-tier on Tianlan Continent are aware of the existence of those things outside. The only difference is how much they know."

"It is just... sigh, there is no need to dirty your ears, Senior, with such disheartening words." Liu Qingyang's tone was one of frustration, tinged with a bit of embarrassment.

"I suppose that apart from Tianlan Hall, the other forces do not have much enthusiasm for dealing with those things, right?"

Xiao Han's words made Liu Qingyang's expression stiffen, though he quickly returned to normal, his tone slightly bitter.

"Your understanding of Tianlan is truly profound."

The implication was an acknowledgment of Xiao Han's words.

"After all, the current Tianlan Continent is self-sealed from the world, unable to enter or exit."

"The path forward is completely severed."

Liu Qingyang did not finish the rest of his words, but it was quite obvious.

Although the seal on the outer layer of Tianlan Continent created an absolutely safe external environment for Tianlan, it also indirectly eroded the enterprising spirit of the experts on Tianlan Continent.

With the path forward severed, peak experts like Liu Qingyang could not advance their strength by even an inch; without the threat of external enemies, there was a lack of corresponding urgency. All these factors combined to cause the development of Tianlan Continent's cultivation civilization to stagnate.

Moreover, with the absence of external threats, the internal strife on Tianlan Continent was quite severe. Many powerful forces frequently attacked one another, and if not for Tianlan Hall overlooking the continent and "eyeing them like a tiger," even the current order could not be maintained.

"Since Senior took the initiative to contact us, I assume you have already reached a conclusion?"

Setting aside the somewhat serious topic, Liu Qingyang changed the subject and asked.

Xiao Han set down the cup in his hand and did not answer immediately, instead asking in return:

"Do you know the origin of those things outside?"

Liu Qingyang frowned slightly and shook his head, saying:

"I do not know, only that they seem to call themselves the Saint Race."

"The Saint Race?" Xiao Han scoffed. "They certainly know how to gild their own faces, but that is indeed more or less accurate."

It is merely a difference between the past and the present.

"Those things have a unified name in the Da Qian World—the Outer Realm Evil Clan."

"Outer Realm Evil Clan?"

Afterwards, Xiao Han introduced the information regarding the Outer Realm Evil Clan to Liu Qingyang.

After a long while, Liu Qingyang gasped, for he had originally thought this so-called Saint Race was merely some powerful creatures from other worlds.

It was just that, while this guess was not wrong, this "power" was somewhat unexpectedly great!

The power of the Da Qian World could be glimpsed from just the few words spoken by Xiao Han, yet even a world as powerful as the Da Qian World could only defend passively against the strikes of the Outer Realm Evil Clan.

"Rest assured, these are merely the Outer Realm Evil Clan of the Da Qian World; those on the Tianlan Continent are nothing but mere rabble."

Seeing the worry between Liu Qingyang's brows, Xiao Han naturally knew what the other was thinking and casually offered comfort.

"I wonder how the Senior intends to help us expel them?"

Liu Qingyang wiped away non-existent cold sweat and asked expectantly.

"Expel?"

Xiao Han revealed a cold, indifferent sneer filled with killing intent.

"If I were to let them leave this continent alive, would I still have any face left?"

This "arrogant" statement from Xiao Han caused Liu Qingyang's heart to tremble, and the heroic spirit within him was awakened by this declaration.

"Since that is the case, Tianlan Hall is willing to be driven by the Senior."

After a friendly exchange, Liu Qingyang said with a hint of eagerness to try,

"If the Senior has any instructions, please feel free to speak; as long as Tianlan Hall can provide it, we will spare no effort."

Having said that, as if suddenly remembering something, Liu Qingyang took out a Jade Talisman and handed it to Xiao Han.

"All the information on the forces and experts who have betrayed the Tianlan Continent, which my Tianlan Hall has mastered, is all here; please take a look, Senior."

"Well prepared!"

Xiao Han took the Jade Talisman in surprise and exclaimed.

Liu Qingyang's tone was calm and unruffled, a trace of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.

"We have been watching these traitors for more than a day or two, it is just that the spheres of influence they involve are too terrifying, so we had no way to take action."

"However, for the Senior, these should just be a piece of cake."

Xiao Han silently accepted the flattery from Liu Qingyang and began to browse the list provided by Tianlan Hall.

A quarter of an hour later.

"No wonder!"