Chapter 256: The Old Ancestor Arrives... and Gets Instantly Defeated!
In a mountain range somewhere on the northwest continent, Xiao Yan pressed one hand against the pill cauldron, fully focused on refining medicine.
Yao Lao floated nearby, a pleased smile on his aged face. "Not bad, not bad. Your pill refining skills are becoming more refined by the day. As expected of my disciple, Xiao Yan..."
Bang!
Suddenly, the pill cauldron trembled, and a muffled explosion erupted within. All the ingredients instantly turned to ash.
Yao Lao: "…I was just about to praise you, and this is what you do?"
"Teacher, this isn't my fault!" Xiao Yan rubbed the back of his neck, looking a little uneasy. "I don't know why, but I suddenly got chills just now. It felt like someone was targeting me!"
Yao Lao was momentarily stunned. "What on earth are you talking about?"
Realizing how ridiculous he sounded, Xiao Yan gave an awkward laugh and quickly redirected his focus to refining the Seven Heart Pill again.
"Concentrate on cultivating. Stop being paranoid and thinking about nonsense!"
"Yes, yes!" Xiao Yan nodded repeatedly. "I'll start over!"
In the Northern Region of Central Plains, Tianbei City
The elder from the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion, Shen Yun, was trembling with rage. "A talent for becoming a Dou Di? What kind of nonsense is that?! Are you mocking me?!"
"Prepare to die!"
With a furious roar, Shen Yun's withered fingers, glowing with silvery light, began to wave rapidly. In an instant, a claw surrounded by crackling lightning formed, carrying a fierce momentum as it shot toward Lu Bu's heart.
"Wind Thunder Slash!" Shen Yun bellowed, and the thunderous energy erupted violently.
This Wind Thunder Slash was a top tier advanced Xuan class technique, sharp and devastating, one of the most powerful techniques in the world.
"Ka ka ka... courting death!" Lu Bu sneered coldly. With a heavy stomp, a thunderous explosion erupted under his feet, and his figure became a straight line blur, charging forward like a battle tank, unstoppable.
Clang!
The lightning claw slammed directly into Lu Bu's chest, only for a sharp metallic clang to ring out.
The next moment, the lightning claw shattered completely, leaving only a small scorched mark on Lu Bu's clothing.
"What?!"
Shen Yun's pupils shrank as he exclaimed in shock. "How is his body so tough?! He took a full force Wind Thunder Slash head on without a scratch? That's impossible! Even a four star Dou Zong wouldn't be able to do that!"
"Ka ka ka… You dared to insult my big brother Xiao Yan? Die!" Lu Bu roared, clenching his right fist and delivering a fierce punch.
Golden light erupted as a brilliant, massive fist imprint roared forth, slamming into Shen Yun's face with unstoppable momentum just like the previous punch.
Boom!
A white shockwave rippled outward as Shen Yun let out a wretched scream, sent flying backward like a broken kite. He tumbled through the air before crashing heavily into a pit.
In the crowd, Han Family Patriarch Han Chi's mouth twitched. Shen Yun, this old fool... that punch will make him suffer for days.
"This guy... why does he seem to enjoy punching people in the face so much now..." Han Yue muttered softly, the corners of her mouth twitching with a faint smile.
Her voice was quiet, but Han Chi immediately panicked and covered his daughter's mouth, sternly whispering, "Quiet!"
Han Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she nodded quickly in acknowledgment. If anyone knew about her connection to Lu Bu, it might bring trouble to the Han family and even Lu Bu.
"You damn brat! How dare you treat Elder Shen Yun like this?!" Hong Li, the Hong Family Patriarch, was taken aback by Shen Yun's sorry state. Then his expression darkened, and he shouted angrily.
With a clenched fist, a gleaming blade appeared in Hong Li's hand, and as soon as the weapon manifested, a deep green Dou Qi surged out of him.
In an instant, the square was filled with howling winds, the sharp gusts forcing many onlookers to squint and shield their faces.
"Hong Family members, attack with me and kill this brat!" Hong Li roared, stepping forward as he swung his blade. The Dou Qi imbued into the blade created sharp wind edges that danced wildly around the blade's tip.
"Kill!"
Two Dou Huangs from the Hong Family followed closely behind, their Dou Qi surging with great power as they charged together.
Lu Bu had just finished dealing with Shen Yun, but he immediately sensed the new attackers.
"Hmph… Trying to cozy up to the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, are you?" Lu Bu sneered. With a clap of his hands, brilliant green light formed in his palms, rapidly condensing into a delicate, palm sized energy seal.
"The Hong Family, huh? Then you'd better be prepared to die."
"Mountain Splitting Seal!"
With a flick of his wrist, the green crystalline seal shot out. In an instant, it grew dramatically in size and descended upon the three Hong Family members.
"Hong Li is doomed…" Han Chi's pupils contracted sharply, and he couldn't help muttering. The Mountain Splitting Seal was terrifying, and even he wouldn't survive if it hit him directly.
Han Yue's face turned pale. Her playful mood from before was instantly gone. Lu Bu… he's already become this powerful?
"Retreat! Quickly!" Hong Li, mid charge, suddenly screamed in terror. The massive seal above him radiated suffocating pressure, freezing him in place as fear overtook him.
"Hmph! Die!" Lu Bu snorted coldly, and the crystalline seal accelerated, slamming down with tremendous force.
"Ancestor, save me!" Hong Li's body froze in place, his face deathly pale as he screamed toward the sky in desperation.
He had never expected this "pretty boy" to be so ruthless, unleashing a deadly move without hesitation.
Boom!
The entire square shook violently as a massive energy storm erupted from the impact. The storm swallowed Hong Li and his companions in an instant.
The surrounding spectators turned pale with fear. It's over. He killed them. The Hong Family's ancestor won't let this go!
"This kid… such powerful techniques, and he can use them so casually?" Shen Yun stumbled to his feet, his head spinning. Watching the Mountain Splitting Seal's explosion left him drenched in cold sweat, as if an icy bucket of water had been poured over him.
The storm dissipated as quickly as it appeared. When the dust settled, a deep crater became visible in the square. At the bottom of the pit lay three bloodied figures. Two of them were already lifeless, while the last, Hong Li, was barely clinging to life, his face ashen, breaths shallow.
"Hong Shi and Hong Xian are dead. Hong Li… barely has a breath left!"
"So strong! That idiot Hong Chen really picked the wrong fight this time!"
"Serves him right. He brought this on himself!"
In the distance, Hong Chen was pale as a sheet, trembling uncontrollably. He had never expected the random man he'd tried to bully to be such a monstrous powerhouse.
"You're dead!" Shen Yun gritted his teeth, forcing himself to remain standing despite his dizziness. He growled venomously, "You dared kill members of the Hong Family! Hong Tianxiao won't spare you!"
"Ka ka ka… How ridiculous. My elder brother, Xiao Yan, has the talent of a Dou Di and even dared to take on the Soul Palace!" Lu Bu laughed darkly, his voice brimming with killing intent. "I might not compare to my elder brother, but what is the Hong Family worth? Are they stronger than the Soul Palace?"
At these words, Shen Yun's already pale face turned even whiter. The Soul Palace? Xiao Yan… even dared to challenge the Soul Palace?!
"They even dared to fight the Soul Palace… These two must have no regard for their own lives!"
In the crowd, murmurs spread like wildfire.
"Did he just say the Soul Palace?"
"His elder brother Xiao Yan challenged the Soul Palace?!"
"Who is this Xiao Yan? Could he really have the talent to become a Dou Di?"
"I don't know, but I know this if we don't leave now, we're all going to be in big trouble!"
In a remote mountain range on the northwest continent, Xiao Yan was focused on refining pills, one hand pressed firmly on the cauldron.
Yao Lao floated nearby, his aged face full of satisfaction as he nodded approvingly. "Not bad, not bad. Your alchemy skills are becoming increasingly refined. As expected of my disciple, Xiao Yan..."
Bang!
At that moment, the cauldron trembled, and a muffled explosion erupted from within. All the medicinal ingredients were instantly reduced to ashes.
Yao Lao: "…I was just about to praise you, and this is what you do?"
"Teacher, this isn't my fault!" Xiao Yan scratched the back of his neck nervously. "Just now, for some reason, I suddenly shivered, like someone was watching me!"
Yao Lao stared at him blankly. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Realizing how ridiculous it sounded, Xiao Yan laughed awkwardly and quickly refocused on refining the Seven Heart Pill.
"Focus on cultivation! Stop overthinking things!"
"Yes, yes!" Xiao Yan nodded repeatedly. "I'll start over!"
In the Northern Region of Central Plains, Tianbei City
The elder from Wind and Thunder North Pavilion, Shen Yun, trembled with fury. "A talent for becoming a Dou Di? What a load of nonsense! Are you mocking me?!"
"You're dead!"
With a roar, Shen Yun's withered fingers, glowing with silver light, moved rapidly, creating a claw of dense lightning energy. The claw carried an intense killing intent as it lunged toward Lu Bu's heart.
"Wind Thunder Slash!" Shen Yun shouted as the thunderous energy surged violently.
The Wind Thunder Slash was an advanced Xuan tier technique, sharp and devastating, known for its immense power.
"Ka ka ka… courting death!" Lu Bu sneered coldly, stomping heavily. With a loud explosion, he shot forward in a straight line like an unstoppable war machine.
Clang!
The lightning claw struck Lu Bu's chest, but instead of piercing him, a metallic clanging sound echoed.
A moment later, the lightning claw shattered, leaving only a scorched black mark on Lu Bu's clothing.
"What?!"
Shen Yun's pupils contracted as he exclaimed in shock. How is his body so tough?! He just took a direct hit from my Wind Thunder Slash without even a scratch!
"Ka ka ka… You dared to insult my big brother, Xiao Yan? Now die!" Lu Bu roared, clenching his right fist and punching forward with immense force.
Golden light erupted, and a massive fist imprint roared forth, slamming into Shen Yun's face, just like the previous punch.
Boom!
A shockwave rippled outward as Shen Yun screamed miserably. He was sent flying backward like a broken kite, crashing heavily into a pit.
In the crowd, Han Family Patriarch Han Chi twitched. Shen Yun… that punch will make him regret it for days.
"This guy… why does he seem to enjoy punching people in the face so much now?" Han Yue muttered softly, a faint smile on her lips.
Her voice was quiet, but Han Chi panicked and covered her mouth immediately. He whispered sternly, "Quiet!"
Han Yue's heart skipped a beat as she nodded hastily. If anyone found out about her connection to Lu Bu, it could spell trouble for both her and the Han Family.
"You damn pretty boy! How dare you treat Elder Shen Yun like this?!" Hong Li, the Hong Family Patriarch, was startled by Shen Yun's sorry state. His expression darkened, and he shouted angrily.
With a clenched fist, a gleaming blade appeared in Hong Li's hand. As the weapon materialized, deep green Dou Qi surged out of him, filling the square with fierce winds that forced people to shield their faces.
"Hong Family members, attack with me! Kill this brat!" Hong Li roared, leading the charge with his blade. The Dou Qi infused into the blade emitted sharp, flickering wind edges.
"Kill!"
Behind him, two Hong Family Dou Huangs followed closely, their Dou Qi surging as they prepared to strike.
Lu Bu had just dealt with Shen Yun and immediately sensed Hong Li charging toward him.
"Hmph… trying to curry favor with Wind and Thunder Pavilion?" Lu Bu sneered, clasping his hands together. A brilliant green light condensed between his palms, forming a delicate, palm sized energy seal.
"The Hong Family, huh? Then prepare to die."
"Mountain Splitting Seal!"
With a flick of his wrist, the green seal shot out, rapidly growing in size as it barreled toward the three Hong Family members.
"Hong Li is doomed…" Han Chi murmured in the crowd, his pupils shrinking as he stared at the incoming seal. The sheer power of it was enough to kill even him if it landed directly.
Han Yue's face turned pale. Her earlier lighthearted mood disappeared as she watched Lu Bu in action. He's already become this strong…?
"Retreat! Quickly!" Hong Li screamed, terror overtaking him as the massive seal bore down on them with suffocating pressure.
"Hmph! Die!" Lu Bu snorted, and the seal accelerated, crashing down with terrifying force.
"Ancestor! Save me!" Hong Li froze, his face pale as he desperately screamed toward the sky.
Boom!
The entire square trembled as a massive energy storm erupted, swallowing Hong Li and his companions.
The onlookers paled. It's over. He killed them. The Hong Family's ancestor won't let this go!
"This brat… he can casually unleash such powerful techniques?" Shen Yun, who had barely stood up, trembled as he watched the Mountain Splitting Seal's explosion. His face turned pale, drenched in cold sweat.
When the storm subsided, the crater in the square was revealed. Three bloodied figures lay at the bottom. Two were already lifeless, while the last, Hong Li, barely clung to life, his face ashen and his breathing faint.
"Hong Shi and Hong Xian are dead… Hong Li is barely alive."
"So strong! That idiot Hong Chen really got himself into trouble this time!"
"Serves him right. He brought this on himself."
In the distance, Hong Chen trembled uncontrollably, his face pale as he realized the man he had tried to bully was a monster.
"You're dead!" Shen Yun gritted his teeth, forcing himself to stand despite his dizziness. "You dared kill members of the Hong Family! Hong Tianxiao won't spare you!"
"Ka ka ka… laughable. My big brother Xiao Yan has the talent of a Dou Di and even dares to challenge the Soul Palace!" Lu Bu sneered, his killing intent rising. "Compared to my brother, the Hong Family is nothing! Are they stronger than the Soul Palace?"
Shen Yun's pale face turned ghostly white. The Soul Palace? Xiao Yan dares to provoke the Soul Palace? Are these two lunatics?!
The crowd gasped in horror, murmurs spreading like wildfire.
"Did he say… the Soul Palace?"
"His big brother Xiao Yan challenged the Soul Palace?!"
"Who is this Xiao Yan? Could he really have the talent of a Dou Di?"
"I don't know… but if we stay here, we're dead!"
In an instant, the square erupted into chaos as the onlookers fled, scattering like frightened birds.
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