Qi Continent is vast, stretching tens of millions of miles from north to south. Without the aid of spatial wormholes, even a Dou Zun expert would need countless thoughts to circumnavigate it by air.
Moreover, it contains countless treacherous places, where even a Dou Zun expert might perish if they fell in.
Besides the prosperous and wealthy Central Continent and the Northwest Continent with its numerous sects and empires, the resource-rich Southeast Continent and the lush forested Northeast Continent are also incredibly vast.
However, no matter which remote continent it is, compared to the Southwest Continent, hidden deep within its countless mountains, it possesses an unspeakable mystery.
This land, outlined by countless layered peaks, conceals too many secrets of the Dou Qi Continent's past, which is why the Southwest Continent is known as the most complex and chaotic place on the Dou Qi Continent.
Compared to it, the Black Corner Region is perhaps just a small corner.
Dark clouds were whipped up by a fierce wind, and torrential rain poured down recklessly through the dense forest. A bolt of lightning flashed, causing ripples in the depths of the rainforest.
Then, a spatial passage, about ten feet long and wide, appeared eerily in the sky.
With the appearance of this passage, a young man in black emerged, followed by two middle-aged men also dressed in black. One was burly and strong, the other slightly thinner, but bearing the insignia of a fifth-grade alchemist on his chest.
These two were none other than the Black Seal City Lord, who had been eyeing the Poison Saint's ruins, and the fifth-grade alchemist Liao Du.
As for the young man in black in front of them, who else could it be but Xiao Yan?
"Is this the Southwest Continent?"
Gazing at the boundless rainforest before him, Xiao Yan's face held a hint of curiosity.
An invisible layer of Dou Qi formed a thin film around him, preventing the torrential rain from wetting him completely.
A faint sweep of his soul power across a hundred miles revealed a hint of astonishment in Xiao Yan's eyes.
"Truly worthy of the Southwest Continent."
Within this mere hundred-mile radius, Xiao Yan sensed hundreds of demonic beasts lurking within. If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, as half of them possessed some form of poison.
What surprised Xiao Yan even more was the astonishing diversity of insects and other creatures in this forest, many of which also carried toxins.
No wonder the Southwest Continent was said to be the holy land of poison masters; the sheer number of poisonous insects in this magical territory was truly astonishing.
Xiao Yan sighed slightly, thinking that if this journey hadn't been so dangerous, he should have brought Little Fairy Doctor with him.
Just as he was thinking this, a scene entered Xiao Yan's mind through his soul power, causing him to frown slightly.
"I really didn't expect to encounter something like this so soon after arriving in the Southwest Continent.
This Southwest Continent is truly chaotic."
Xiao Yan's lips curled slightly, and then he flew off in a certain direction.
The Black Seal City Lord and Liao Du behind him exchanged a glance and quickly followed.
The three figures transformed into streaks of light, cutting through the rain, and after a moment, landed in a mountain stronghold.
This stronghold was built against the mountainside, located halfway up the mountain, and was home to a considerable population.
This was a major characteristic of the Southwest Continent; due to the abundance of forests, most residents lived in tribal communities on the mountainside, forming power structures based on family tribes.
In such terrain, finding an open, flat area to establish a city required considerable strength.
A force capable of establishing a city in the Southwest Continent must have at least a Dou Huang powerhouse behind it.
"Hurry up, hand over all the venom you collected this month, or I'll slaughter your entire tribe!"
In the mountain stronghold, a group riding giant toads glared impatiently at the kneeling villagers.
"Sir, we really only collected this much venom this month. The sect has been pressing us so hard these past two years; we've practically given it our all."
The torrential rain poured down, creating puddles on the ground. The villagers, soaked to the bone, knelt on the muddy ground.
"You bastards! If you can't hand over the venom, you'll pay with your lives!"
The middle-aged man at the head of the group roared, slapping the village chief flying.
This man possessed the cultivation of a Dou Ling, far superior to the village chief, who was only a Dou Shi.
"Damn it! The Poison Dragon Sect is going too far!"
Seeing their old village chief slapped away, the villagers' faces showed grief and indignation, but not a single one stood up to resist.
The strongest cultivator in this village was only at the peak of the Dou Shi realm, practically powerless against this Dou Ling expert.
"Go, grab ten young and beautiful girls to take back to the sect elders for their amusement,"
the leader of the Poison Dragon Sect squad chuckled wickedly, his subordinates laughing even more gleefully.
Once the elders were done, it would be their turn to enjoy themselves.
Thinking this, the disciples jumped off the toad with lewd grins.
Compared to their wanton evil, the villagers' faces were filled with despair, and the beautiful women wore expressions of terror.
Without sufficient strength, beauty might not always be a good thing.
"Stop!"
A furious shout rang out from the crowd, followed by a young man stepping forward.
"Aren't you afraid of retribution for doing this?"
"Gouwa, Gouwa, stop talking!"
A middle-aged man beside the young man tugged at his sleeve.
"You are the hope of our village. As long as you survive, we still have hope."
But his words couldn't stop the angry young man; the young master continued to coldly stare at the Poison Dragon Sect members.
This was the youthful spirit of a boy—knowing the danger, yet still daring to step forward. Ironically, in middle age, it was labeled as impulsiveness.
"Retribution?"
The middle-aged man sneered, a hint of surprise on his face.
"A sixteen-year-old fighter? I never expected such a genius to emerge from a small place like Wushan Village."
"It's a good thing you stepped forward, otherwise, if you were to become a Dou Wang-level powerhouse in the future, you might really become a scourge to my Poison Dragon Sect!
As for retribution, hehe, why should I be afraid of retribution for doing bad things? Since I dared to commit evil, I was prepared to face retribution.
In these thousands of mountains of Southern Xinjiang, which powerhouse doesn't have someone else's blood on their hands?
But now that I've discovered you, I'll eliminate you first, lest you become my retribution in the future!"
The middle-aged man sneered, carrying a huge cleaver as he walked towards the youth.
To have another genius's soul fall under his blade was such a wonderful thing.
Watching the middle-aged man slowly approach, the youth's face turned pale with shock and anger. Only when the threat of death approached did he realize the true terror of the other party.
"Well said."
Just then, a clapping sound rang out behind the burly man, causing him to turn around nervously.
Behind him, three men in black had suddenly appeared, led by a young man not much older than Gouwa.
He couldn't sense the young man's aura at all, but seeing that the man wasn't soaked by the rain, he immediately became alert.
As for Liao Du behind Xiao Yan, his pupils contracted even more; the mark of a fifth-grade alchemist was striking even through the rain.
"My lord, I am from the Poison Dragon Sect. May I ask what brings you here?"
The middle-aged man swallowed hard, involuntarily gesturing to his backer.
"The Poison Dragon Sect?"
Xiao Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this, turning to Liao Du behind him and asking, "Do you know this sect?"
"Yes,"
Liao Du nodded respectfully. "My lord, the Poison Dragon Sect is a second-rate sect in the Southwest Continent. Its sect patriarch is a Dou Zong expert, and it's said that the sect also possesses an ancient poisonous dragon, a seventh-tier magical beast."
So that's how it is.
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up slightly. Reviving Venerable Heavenly Fire required the body of a Dou Zong expert, which he hadn't had time to collect before due to his busy schedule. He hadn't expected that even You Mo's body would be prepared so soon after arriving in the Southwest Continent.
"The Poison Dragon Sect must have a terrible reputation, right?"
Xiao Yan glanced at Liao Du.
"The Poison Dragon Sect is an affiliated force of the Holy Demon Sect. This Holy Demon Sect is one of the top-ranking demonic forces in the Southwest Continent; to describe it as infamous is an understatement,"
Liao Du said obediently, but with a solemn expression on his face. "My lord, although the Holy Demon Sect has committed numerous evils, its strength is truly formidable, making it one of the strongest sects under the Gu Saint Sect." One of
the strongest sects under the Gu Saint Sect?
Xiao Yan stroked his chin, a hint of interest on his face.
This means that the Holy Demon Sect doesn't have any Dou Sheng level experts.
If that's the case, it's quite suitable for him to practice on.
Thinking this, Xiao Yan looked at the middle-aged man with admiration.
"You're quite good. I've been out here for so long, and you're the first person who has shown any remorse for committing evil."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the middle-aged man's face lit up with joy, and he quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you for your praise, sir. If you don't mind that these villagers are lowly, please choose two of the most beautiful ones to enjoy first."
"No need." Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head, saying calmly, "What I mean is, since you have such remorse, you shouldn't be surprised when retribution comes."
Hearing this, the middle-aged man's pupils shrank slightly, and his body tensed instantly. Just as he was about to raise his broadsword, the Black Seal City Lord, who had been observing Xiao Yan's expression, took the first step.
The next moment, his palm struck the middle-aged man's head with lightning speed, and the head of a Dou Ling expert exploded instantly as if by habit.
The blood that splattered was perfectly blocked by the Black Seal City Lord's Dou Qi, not even a single drop passing within three feet of Xiao Yan.
Rainwater washed away the blood, quickly spreading it into the surrounding mud. Everyone was shocked, staring in disbelief at Xiao Yan and his companions.
A Dou Ling expert, whom they considered a powerful figure, had been so easily killed, without even a chance to struggle.
Just who were these three experts, especially the middle-aged youth?
Thinking of this, all the villagers wore expressions of awe, while the Poison Dragon Sect disciples were filled with terror.
The Black Seal City Lord's actions clearly indicated that he was going to kill them. If their leader was powerless to resist, wouldn't they have no chance to escape?
"My lord, these people..." Xiao Yan made a throat-slitting gesture.
"Hmm."
Xiao Yan nodded with a smile. This Black Seal City Lord was indeed a seasoned veteran; his ability to read people was truly impressive. If Xiao Yan didn't have so many powerful subordinates, he might have actually considered having him as a follower.
Seeing Xiao Yan nod in acknowledgment, the Black Seal City Lord sneered. He then transformed into a black shadow, flashing and shifting through the mountain stronghold. In a mere five breaths, he returned to Xiao Yan's side, his body unmarked except for the blood on his right hand.
After doing this, he casually used his Dou Qi to wash away the blood, then silently returned to stand behind Xiao Yan, as if he had done something insignificant.
The Poison Dragon Sect disciples, who had previously been so arrogant and instilled despair in the villagers of Wushan Village, were now reduced to several corpses with splattered brains.
"Thank you, sir!"
After a moment, the stunned villagers finally reacted and kowtowed to Xiao Yan.
"No need to be polite."
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, waved his sleeve, and the villagers stood up.
He wasn't a good person himself, so he agreed with the middle-aged man's words: those who do bad things should be prepared for retribution.
However, ultimately, his evil wasn't without cause.
When he lacked the ability to intervene, he might have chosen silence.
When he had the ability to intervene but wasn't strong enough, he might have weighed the pros and cons, or even remained aloof.
But now, he possessed the strength to crush his opponent; whether to kill or spare was merely a matter of a thought.
The disciples of the Poison Dragon Sect, being far stronger than these villagers, could plunder at will, and Xiao Yan, whose strength also far surpassed theirs, could naturally end their lives simply because he disliked them.
Having prepared to eat people, one must be prepared to be eaten.
"My lord, save us! My lord, save us!"
Just as the villagers regained their senses and were relieved to have survived, the old village chief, whose face was swollen from being slapped, ran crying to Xiao Yan.
"My lord, you killed so many people from the Poison Dragon Sect. If you just leave like this, our village will surely be razed to the ground by the Poison Dragon Sect in the future!"
The old village chief was held by the Black Seal City Lord not far from Xiao Yan, but his cries made the villagers, who had been filled with joy, turn pale.
"Understood."
Xiao Yan nodded calmly, then said, "Don't worry, the Poison Dragon Sect will no longer exist in the Southwest Continent."
After saying that, he led the Black Seal City Lord and Liao Du and flew towards the horizon, leaving behind bewildered villagers.
"This is a true powerhouse."
Watching the black-clad figure walking on air through the rain, a flame of ambition slowly rose in the eyes of the boy named Gouwa.
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