Chapter 299: The Appearance of the Soul Hall's Wu Guardian – Yun Leng's Heart Palpitates
At that moment, an eerie and chilling aura coiled around everyone's hearts...
All present could feel the existence of that dark shadow, causing Fa Ma and the Snake Tribe warriors to realize that this was exactly what the Guardian Elder had warned them about.
The rumored presence of the Soul Hall lurking within the Jia Ma Empire the enigmatic force backing the Yun Lan Sect from the shadows.
No one knew what their true objective was, but the fact that they were aiding Yun Shan in his conquest of the empire was proof enough of their sinister nature.
And now, appearing in this form only confirmed that they harbored unspeakable secrets!
Ya Fei and Yao Ye, seeing such a bizarre and terrifying entity standing before them, instinctively tensed up.
If they had been ordinary noble ladies, they surely would have fainted from sheer terror.
What kind of specter like being was this?
"Who are you?"
At that moment, Fa Ma despite his injuries suddenly stepped forward, positioning himself between the two women and the dark shadow.
That black silhouette flickered like a phantom, but its eyes akin to those of a ghost from the underworld gleamed with a frighteningly cold intensity.
"Heh, heh, heh~"
The figure let out an eerie chuckle before suddenly dissolving into an overwhelming black mist, surging outward like an all encompassing wave.
It expanded into a vast, sinister black fog, roughly a meter wide, hovering ominously above the battlefield.
"What... what is that?"
The sudden emergence of the mist left everyone stunned, their minds momentarily frozen in disbelief.
From the royal family to the various clans, even the disciples of the Yun Lan Sect all fell into chaos.
Even the Yun Lan Sect disciples themselves seemed shocked.
The ominous aura exuding from this black mist was utterly terrifying the very definition of evil incarnate.
And yet, it had appeared right beside Yun Leng.
Did that mean it was one of their own?
The black mist slowly condensed into a sinister, fog like face, which let out a twisted, ghoulish grin.
"Heh, heh, heh~ I am the Wu Guardian of the Yun Lan Sect!"
"The 'Sect'…?"
"You're a Dou Zong?"
The crowd was instantly horrified.
If he referred to himself as a sect, then he must be a Dou Zong level powerhouse!
Which meant that, alongside Yun Leng and Yun Shan, the Yun Lan Sect now possessed three Dou Zong experts?!
What could they do now?
With neither the Guardian Elder nor the Queen of the Snake Tribe present, how could they possibly stand against two Dou Zong?
Forget escaping they probably wouldn't even be granted a swift death!
The three Great Elders of the Snake Tribe darkened their expressions.
If their Queen and the Guardian Elder didn't return soon, the Snake Tribe would be doomed!
"A protector of the Yun Lan Sect?"
"Heh... You are no such thing. There has never been anyone like you within the Jia Ma Empire. Who exactly are you?"
Jia Xing Tian, flapping his battle worn wings, landed beside Fa Ma and glared fiercely at the black mist.
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Wu Guardian suddenly lunged forward, his mist like body surging toward Jia Xing Tian like a devouring tide.
"A mere Dou Huang dares to speak so boldly to me? You're not even an alchemist you have no use to me! You deserve to die!"
Jia Xing Tian's pupils contracted, cold sweat instantly forming on his forehead.
"Damn it!"
His wings flared, and he instantly retreated at full speed.
But...
He was too late.
As soon as he took flight, a pitch black chain suddenly emerged from within the mist, its sharp, hooked end lashing toward his body like a venomous serpent.
Jia Xing Tian's face turned pale as he instinctively unleashed his strongest defense.
The technique he had once used in battle against Wu Tian one of his deadliest trump cards exploded forth.
A surging wave of earthen energy erupted from his body, transforming into a colossal sandstorm tornado that devoured the entire battlefield.
The violent storm tore buildings from their foundations, lifting them high into the air.
The mere touch of those structures against the swirling sand instantly obliterated them into dust.
This overwhelming power sent shivers down the spines of even the other Dou Huang present.
This was Jia Xing Tian, the Protector of the Jia Ma Empire.
His strength had truly reached the absolute pinnacle of the Dou Huang realm.
No wonder he had once fought Medusa to a draw.
Compared to him, the Yun Lan Sect's so called "Dou Huangs" whose strength had been artificially enhanced by the Soul Hall were nothing in comparison.
Even the Yun Lan Sect's own Dou Huang elders instinctively recoiled in fear.
If not for the presence of their Great Elder, Yun Leng, they might have already chosen to flee!
As for Wu Guardian, he merely watched as the raging tornado roared toward him...
But he showed no fear.
Instead, he laughed coldly and simply charged straight into the storm!
The sight left everyone stunned.
Was he not afraid?
And then
To everyone's shock, the black mist did not scatter.
Instead, it remained perfectly intact, undisturbed by the raging winds.
Even the black chain shot through the tornado unhindered, directly piercing toward Jia Xing Tian's chest!
"AHHHHHHH!"
A piercing scream echoed across the battlefield, sending shivers down everyone's spines.
What had just happened?!
Wu Guardian's technique was too terrifying he had injured Jia Xing Tian with a single move?!
As the tornado collapsed, everyone looked up in horror.
High in the sky, a sinister black chain had pierced straight through Jia Xing Tian's body.
And yet...
No blood spilled from the wound.
Not a single drop.
This sight sent a chill through everyone's souls.
Even Yun Leng's expression darkened slightly.
Just what kind of ability was this?
The eerie and unpredictable nature of Wu Guardian unsettled even him.
For the first time, a hint of doubt crept into Yun Leng's heart.
Was it truly wise for the Yun Lan Sect to align themselves with such a mysterious and frightening ally?
What if, once their goal was achieved, the Soul Hall simply wiped them out?
Could they truly trust these people?
What was so important about the Xiao Clan that even an entity this powerful refused to act directly?
There had to be something or someone they feared.
And within the Xiao Clan...
Could it be...?
Could it be the Snake Tribe's Guardian Elder, Wu Tian?
That would be the only logical explanation.
If Wu Guardian was so strong, why had he not simply taken action himself?
Why had he manipulated the Yun Lan Sect instead?
Yun Leng's chest tightened as a dreadful realization dawned on him.
Had they been nothing more than pawns in someone else's game?
And if Wu Tian returned...
Then wouldn't he be the first one to die?!
At that moment, all of Yun Leng's previous arrogance and confidence vanished.
With Wu Guardian present, he immediately decided
If things went south, he would be the first to flee!
(End of Chapter)
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