Chapter 498: Xiao Han Returns to the Sect

Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Clan Ice Saint, Main Text Volume, Chapter 497: Xiao Han Returns to the Sect. Above the Huan Continent, a streak of light flashed past at high speed, finally coming to a halt above Langya City. Such a swaggering display, without the slightest attempt at concealment, inevitably attracted the attention of the Disciples and Elders in the city.

The crowd was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage.

Arrogant! Too damn arrogant!

The lingering pain brought by the two Mysterious Demon Emperors had not yet fully faded, and the entire Langya Heavenly Palace was currently suppressing a fire in their hearts. Today, this kind of behavior completely ignited the powder keg of Langya Heavenly Palace.

"I'd like to see which death-seeking thing dares to come and cause trouble at our Langya Heavenly Palace!"

For sudden situations, Disciples would naturally go to report, while several Elders prepared to join forces to meet the uninvited guest.

However, before they could set off, an order from the higher-ups had already been issued.

"Stick to your posts!"

Even though the Elders were unwilling, they did not defy the order. Immediately after, a line of striking text appeared in the sky.

"Respectfully welcome the Palace Master back to the sect!"

"The Palace Master is back?"

Everyone blinked and looked at the large characters in the sky; the entire city instantly boiled over.

Back when the Mysterious Demon Emperor invaded, the entire Langya Heavenly Palace knew the news that the Palace Master had left in secret. Otherwise, how could a single Mysterious Demon Emperor have broken an Immortal Grade Array that had an owner?

"It's good that the Palace Master is back! Now we're just waiting for the Palace Master to give the order to teach the Evil Clan a lesson."

A certain unnamed Disciple muttered.

And this was the will of the vast majority of the members of Langya Heavenly Palace. It could be said that what kept Langya Heavenly Palace calm after the attack was that Xiao Han, the leader of the sect, was not there, and they were just waiting for him to lead everyone in a counterattack.

In any case, the continent opposite was the territory of the Outer Realm Evil Clan; there was no worry about not finding an opponent. Even if they couldn't recover the lost territory, they couldn't let the Outer Realm Evil Clan have an easy time.

At this moment, Xiao Han had already met up with the Ice Emperor. The commotion and conversation below reached his ears, causing his expression to tighten slightly as he asked softly:

"How many experts came? Were the losses very heavy?"

Hearing this, the Ice Emperor fell silent for a moment, then said calmly:

"The losses weren't too heavy, and we also managed to keep those two Mysterious Demon Emperors here permanently."

"It's just that..."

"There was a slight gap in the initial estimation, and we accidentally let one of the Demon Emperors break through the grand array. Although it didn't last long, it still cost the lives of some Disciples and Elders."

"How was the grand array broken through?" Xiao Han's face turned completely dark. It was fortunate that Yang Ling and the others weren't here; otherwise, Xiao Han reckoned he would have started hitting people.

The grand array was broken?

Xiao Han had discussed the emergency plan with the Ice Emperor back then. Considering that the Elders' strength was insufficient, he had specifically only required them to hold out for a quarter of an hour against enemies at the Mysterious Demon Emperor level—the conditions were already loose enough.

And this still wasn't enough?

Seeing Xiao Han's unpleasant expression, the Ice Emperor rarely spoke a few good words for them.

"Don't blame them; it's just that we were unlucky and ran into an opponent who was proficient in Spirit Arrays."

"The Outer Realm Evil Clan has such people?"

Xiao Han could not help but be surprised. Perhaps it was the protection of the Heavenly Dao, but although the Outer Realm Evil Clan had strange and bizarre abilities and powerful combat strength, they had one major flaw—they did not understand Spirit Arrays.

Hearing the "special talent" mentioned by the Ice Emperor, Xiao Han was shocked for a moment.

"We were lucky this time; at least the person is dead and can no longer wreak havoc in other places."

The Ice Emperor could only comfort himself this way.

"That is true."

Xiao Han nodded in agreement.

Many defensive lines in the Da Qian World relied on the geographical advantages formed by Spirit Arrays to resist the Outer Realm Evil Clan. Running into such an expert was quite troublesome.

"But you're in trouble too."

The Ice Emperor looked at the crowd below, his tone troubled.

"These kids have been clamoring for revenge; it's almost impossible to suppress them anymore."

Did he not want revenge?

The key was that the strength of Langya Heavenly Palace didn't allow for it! The Outer Realm Evil Clan was no pushover; relying solely on the high-level combat power of Xiao Han and himself was of no use.

Xiao Han was slightly silent. This matter was indeed difficult to handle. The main body of Langya Heavenly Palace members were almost all former members of the Spirit Heaven Four Sects. In the short term, the estrangement within the sect still existed. His strength and battle record only made the sect members acknowledge him, but it was not enough to eliminate the influence of the past; it was impossible to forcibly suppress everyone's thoughts.

What's more, he wasn't willing to swallow this loss either!

But there were more important things now.

"Where are Yang Ling and the others?"

Looking left and right and not seeing any familiar figures, Xiao Han asked in confusion.

"Of course they went into seclusion."

The Ice Emperor shook his head helplessly.

"The stimulation this time was a bit too much."

Witnessing with their own eyes the heavy casualties of the sect caused by their own insufficient strength, even if there were countless objective and fair reasons to excuse themselves, they could not escape the fact of their weak strength.

After this battle, Yang Ling and the others immediately handed over their tasks and went straight into seclusion.

"I will have the Elder currently in charge of sect affairs come find you later."

The Ice Emperor also knew that Xiao Han wouldn't look for an Elder without reason, and he understood tacitly.

The brief conversation came to an end. Xiao Han remembered his original purpose and pulled over the person by his side.

"The top priority is still to resolve this kid's matter."

"Taking over a continent is no easy task."

"Taking over a continent?"

Hearing this, the Ice Emperor's eyes lit up.

"He is from that continent?"

"Let me introduce myself."

Xiao Han looked toward the figure beside him.

"Junior Liu Qingyang of Tianlan Continent, greetings to you, Senior."

Having just overheard the conversation between the Ice Imperial and Xiao Han, Liu Qingyang learned of the current situation of Langya Heavenly Palace, which was similar to that of Tianlan Continent. Feeling a sense of empathy and holding considerable goodwill toward Langya Heavenly Palace, combined with the help Xiao Han had previously provided them, he had basically made up his mind to lead his subordinates to join.

Xiao Han happily showcased Liu Qingyang's excellence to the Ice Imperial:

"Do not underestimate this one."

"His talent is not beneath my own."

Not beneath his own?

The Ice Imperial was noncommittal; Xiao Han's talent already belonged to the peerless level, otherwise he would not have broken through realms consecutively in just a few short years.

But knowing Xiao Han's self-confidence well, he also roughly understood that Liu Qingyang's aptitude was extraordinary; otherwise, he would certainly not have received such an evaluation from the other party, and he secretly held Liu Qingyang in higher regard.

Subsequently, Xiao Han dropped a bombshell,

"Moreover, he is the Plane Master of Tianlan Continent."

"Plane Master? Him?"

The Ice Imperial's eyes suddenly widened, and then he scrutinized Liu Qingyang seriously once more.

After a long while, the Ice Imperial's voice, full of skepticism, rang out,

"Tell me, what ability do you have to pull a Plane Master into our sect?"

It is no empty talk that any lower plane is a rare and precious treasure, especially a continent that possesses a Plane Master.

A powerhouse who can gain the recognition of a plane is already sufficiently stunning in strength and talent, and with the support of an entire continent, they far exceed ordinary geniuses.

Furthermore, a Plane Master is equivalent to bringing the resources of an entire continent with them, almost easily capable of pulling up a behemoth; such an outstanding person, why would they ever need to bow down to others?

Could it be that Xiao Han's charisma has skyrocketed to the point where he just needs to shake his body, and others will immediately kowtow and submit?

The Ice Imperial's suspicion did not last long before Liu Qingyang answered his question,

"Senior is joking. If not for the Ice Saint Senior this time, I and all the living beings of Tianlan Continent would likely not have escaped the fate of destruction, and becoming the Plane Master was even more inseparable from the Senior's help."

"Your sect also has goals similar to Tianlan, so my joining cannot be considered abrupt."

What does that mean?

The Ice Imperial cast a curious look at Xiao Han; brother, did you happen to save the world on this trip?

"Ahem..."

Xiao Han coughed lightly a few times,

"I will explain this to you later. Now I need to take this kid to the Da Qian Pavilion. During this time, you make arrangements and let the sect prepare."

"Tell them, when Tianlan Continent successfully integrates into Langya Heavenly Palace, that will be the day of our revenge."