Chapter 267: Three Years Later
Time flies, and the cycle never ends.
Time within the Blood Sacrifice World flows like an ever-rushing stream, silently eroding everything, each breath seemingly dragged out as it passes. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed. During this time, Yao Yan, who was in seclusion, didn't feel the passage of time. His mind had fully immersed itself in his body, sensing its transformation.
However, the transformation of the body had its limits. One day, the once calm Dead Silence Plain suddenly erupted.
Endless purple-blue flames surged, turning the already fiery Dead Silence Plain into a raging sea, with fire waves towering to the sky. The terrifying heat instantly startled everyone within a hundred miles. They all looked towards the flames, which seemed almost to connect heaven and earth. The terrifying aura surged at an extraordinary speed, as though there was no end to it, just like the flames burning brighter and hotter with each passing moment!
As people noticed the change in this aura, many's faces shifted, and they turned into streaks of light, rushing towards the Dead Silence Plain.
"Our young clan leader is coming out of seclusion!" At this moment, on a hill, Hun Venerable stood with a solemn expression, looking at the Dead Silence Plain. He said in a low voice.
Behind him stood over twenty people, all of whom were above the three-star Dou Zun level, with two of them even reaching the peak of the eight-star Dou Zun level. These were the people Hun Venerable had gathered during this time, all strong but without a powerful background.
For these people, to make a name for themselves in the Hun Clan, they had to rely on attaching themselves to a promising leader.
Before Yao Yan appeared, they had no choice but to work hard to increase their strength, hoping to catch the attention of influential figures. Only then could they move forward. Otherwise, their life as a Dou Zun would be their peak… And those who reached this level were all proud sons of heaven, none of whom wanted to stop there.
If they didn't have the desire to rise, who would want to stay in the Blood Sacrifice World? Some of them had been here for over three hundred years, all just to advance further!
But what they hadn't expected was that the Hun Clan suddenly started selecting a young clan leader!
One of the candidates was Hun Feng , who was no older than thirty. He was said to be the descendant of a high-ranking figure in the clan, with immense talent and exaggerated combat abilities. Challenging those above his level was as easy as eating and drinking. After entering the Blood Sacrifice World, he ruthlessly slaughtered those who were at the nine-star Dou Zun level. In just three years, he had devoured six nine-star Dou Zun!
After his massacre, the area for Dou Zuns had quieted down, and many people chose to hide, no longer daring to act recklessly. They were afraid of provoking Hun Feng , as he was a madman who specifically targeted the powerful.
Because of this, many eight-star Dou Zun were hesitant to break through, fearing that they might be targeted!
The other candidate was Yao Yan, who had been in seclusion on the Dead Silence Plain. Compared to Hun Feng , Yao Yan's achievements were just as extraordinary. One against twelve, he suppressed all enemies, later turning the monsters of the Dead Silence Plain into nutrients for his own transformation. The power he displayed was at least as strong, if not stronger, than Hun Feng 's.
Moreover, he was the disciple of Hun Venerable, the chief alchemist of the Hun Clan, and was rumored to be an eighth-grade alchemist!
Most importantly, he was an outsider with no backing.
If he became the young clan leader, all those present would certainly rise with him, and further advancement was not impossible!
"The movement is too great. Hun Feng 's people must have sensed it… Over the past year, Hun Feng hasn't acted. He must also be in seclusion, and his target is likely Yao Yan!" A tall woman in black standing behind Hun Venerable, one of the two eight-star Dou Zun, said coldly. Her name was Hun Pei.
"Hun Feng must establish his dominance. To secure his position as young clan leader, he will have to eliminate him!" Another eight-star Dou Zun said in a deep voice.
At their words, everyone's face became solemn. Over the past three years, Hun Feng 's name had been resounding, especially because of his strength. He could crush nine-star Dou Zun effortlessly, with almost no one able to withstand more than three of his strikes. It was as though he and other Dou Zun were not on the same level.
Heavenly level martial arts and heavenly level techniques!
The terrifying combination of the two suffocated them, leaving them with no thought of resistance, because the gap was simply too large.
It was like a Dou Zun facing a Dou Sheng—no matter how hard you try, the other party only needs to raise a hand to crush you.
"We've known this would happen for a long time. Why mention it again? If you want to withdraw now, I have no objections," Hun Venerable said, clapping his hands and attracting everyone's attention. He then lightly chuckled.
In contrast to the seriousness on the others' faces, Hun Venerable seemed quite relaxed, even smiling broadly, as if he had been waiting for Yao Yan to come out of seclusion for a long time.
"With our talents, if there's no special opportunity, breaking through to Dou Sheng seems hopeless. But if we follow this young clan leader, the future looks promising... It's just a life-or-death gamble. You can follow Hun Feng if you wish, but with his identity, he may not even look at us," Hun Venerable said, his tone calm, outlining the facts.
Outside the imperial clan, a Dou Zun was an important figure, but those with Dou Emperor bloodlines would never limit their aspirations to just Dou Zun. Only a Dou Sheng could be considered a true strong person at the peak!
Only a Dou Sheng could make the rules!
"I'm not saying this out of fear; I'm just not sure if he can defeat Hun Feng … Hun Venerable, you are indeed clever and good at making plans, but don't forget, strength is everything. No matter how brilliant your strategy is, if he loses, everything will be for naught!" Hun Pei's cold, beautiful eyes swept over Hun Venerable, her voice deep.
"He won't lose! Even if he does, he definitely won't die…" Hun Venerable's eyes flashed with determination as he said confidently.
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At the moment Hun Venerable spoke, everyone present exchanged confused glances. They didn't understand his meaning, but Hun Venerable didn't say anything more. He thought there was no point in discussing with people who weren't too bright. If they were paying attention and collected some intelligence, they would have noticed that the monsters in this region were gradually decreasing.
And all of this stemmed from the changes in the Dead Silence Plain!
The monsters Yao Yan had devoured were likely related to the Blood Sacrifice World. After Yao Yan consumed them, the Dou Sheng of the Hun Clan had not appeared, and the monsters in the Blood Sacrifice World had slowly decreased, all indicating one thing—Yao Yan's importance and value surpassed even the Blood Sacrifice World!
Even without this information, Hun Venerable had already planned to gamble, betting that Yao Yan's strength surpassed Hun Feng 's!
There are no guarantees in life. As long as the benefits are enough, even risking one's life is worth it. If there's no courage to take such a gamble, then what's the point of pursuing the future? Just lying down and giving up is an option, isn't it?
The Hun Clan won't lack food, and even if things go wrong, they could still become elders in the Hun Clan's cities!
But the younger generation always has aspirations. As long as there's a little hope, they can't give up!
On the other side.
Hun Feng 's figure also appeared in the void. His eyes flickered with black light as he looked towards the Dead Silence Plain, his mouth curling into a faint smile. He muttered softly, "Such a strong aura, no wonder Hun Venerable recommended you as the young clan leader. With just this aura, my body shivers... But I wonder how your combat ability is. If it's too poor, it will be boring if I don't have a good fight~"
Feeling the surging Dou Qi within his body, the mocking glint in his eyes grew stronger. At his level, finding a same-age opponent was incredibly difficult. Even among his peers, there was no one who could withstand three of his strikes. Most couldn't even force him to use his heavenly-level techniques.
The appearance of Yao Yan initially didn't interest him, as his strength was only at the four-star Dou Zun level—too weak. But after hearing Yao Yan's battle record from three years ago, Hun Feng had started to take him seriously. Yao Yan had single-handedly defeated twelve Dou Zun, crushing them completely. Such power was worth paying attention to.
After three years of seclusion and transformation, Yao Yan's strength had definitely become even stronger!
For this reason, Hun Feng had intentionally waited for three years, waiting for Yao Yan to emerge from seclusion, planning to defeat him head-on, and then take him under his wing. Only a genius like Yao Yan could highlight his own abilities and methods. As for Hun Crag and the others, Hun Feng had never taken them seriously.
"Swish~"
The figure of Hun Crag appeared beside Hun Feng . He too felt the overwhelming aura that filled the entire Blood Sacrifice World. Perhaps it was due to the psychological trauma caused by Yao Yan earlier, but his heart skipped a beat, and instinctively, he looked at Hun Feng and said in a deep voice, "He seems to be coming out of seclusion. Should we act now?"
"Don't do anything unnecessary. He is my opponent," Hun Feng glanced at Hun Crag and warned him before flying toward the Dead Silence Plain.
His flying speed wasn't fast, but his aura erupted in an instant. The overwhelming aura of a six-turn peak Dou Sheng immediately swept across the world like a black hole, trapping everything in its path. The aura continued to rise, sending a signal to everyone.
He was going to make a move!
There was no ambush, only a straightforward declaration of war!
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Dead Silence Plain.
The purple-blue fire sea had dyed the sky purple and blue. The terrifying temperature twisted the space. Yet, in an instant, this scene vanished completely, as though it had never appeared. Even the released aura disappeared in a flash.
At the same time, a slender figure appeared above the Dead Silence Plain. Black hair danced wildly in the wind, the upper body exposed, with a face so beautiful it seemed almost otherworldly, a faint smile on his lips. His black eyes were calm and confident as he looked down at his hands, seemingly feeling something.
"Ghehehe, as expected of my little master. In less than four years, his strength has evolved to this point. Among the Hun Clan, no one's talent can compare to little master's. In just a few more years, little master will be able to refine me~" A liquid-like black flame appeared on Yao Yan's shoulder, revealing a wicked grin.
Yao Yan didn't respond but silently adjusted the surging energy within him. This transformation was a full-body baptism for him, especially after devouring the multi-armed monster. The bloodline of several Dou Emperor families within him had been further strengthened, reaching an unbelievable level.
Along with this, his strength had also reached the peak of nine-turn, with no hindrances, moving smoothly.
He could even feel that level!
With just one battle or a period of consolidation, he would be able to attempt breaking through to the coveted Dou Sheng level!
At this moment, Yao Yan wasn't sure how strong he had become. He only felt that he was nearly invincible, as if even the space here could be torn apart by him. With that thought, he lightly swung his fist. There was no violent energy pouring out, yet it caused ripples in the space, like water waves, shaking towards the distance.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
In the next moment, from the location of Yao Yan's fist, invisible space ripples spread in a fan shape, reaching the ground. The ground immediately trembled, and in a thousand-meter radius, the land cracked inch by inch. The earth, which had been crystallized by years of heavenly flame burning, instantly turned into powder, the terrifying force continuously vibrating outward.
"This power... It's increased by more than a hundred times, and the control over spatial energy... Incredible!" Yao Yan marveled in his heart, feeling somewhat incredulous.
Moments later, he looked into the distance, faintly sensing an intense aura rapidly approaching. The released battle intent was completely unmasked, as if coming here just to fight him.
"Hun Feng ?" Yao Yan realized in his heart, but after a moment, his brows furrowed tightly because Hun Feng 's aura didn't seem to bring any pressure at all. It even felt vaguely weak.
Was it the expansion after the surge in power?
He felt somewhat confused. Hun Feng couldn't possibly be this weak.
"That little madman is here. His strength is no joke, but with the young master's strength, he should have nothing to fear…" Tian Zhi Fire said casually, his figure merging into the space. As the Heavenly Flame of Nothingness's Emperor Fire, his abilities were now almost the same as it. If he could separate, he might even grow into another Emperor Flame.
"Swish~"
Dozens of Dou Zun's auras gradually entered Yao Yan's perception, among them figures Yao Yan was quite familiar with.
Hun Venerable, Hun Dan...
They were flying directly towards Yao Yan, bowing and saluting him, and under Hun Venerable's lead, they respectfully greeted him, "We meet the young clan leader!"
"This matter hasn't been confirmed yet. It's a bit early to call me that~" Yao Yan said indifferently as he looked at the visitors.
Hun Venerable and the others looked at the shattered ground below, and they were all shocked in their hearts, gaining a clearer understanding of Yao Yan's strength. They had all witnessed Yao Yan's casual strike earlier, and the power was beyond words.
Crushing the earth, they could do that, but to reduce it to desert-like powder, they didn't have that ability, especially considering Yao Yan hadn't even used his Dou Qi!
"We are willing to follow the young clan leader and believe that the young clan leader will achieve the final victory!" Hun Venerable said in a deep voice, making no reservations. Since they had made their choice, there was no need to hesitate further.
"We'll talk about this after the matter is settled~" Yao Yan said softly, his gaze turning to the distance as he locked eyes with a rapidly approaching figure.
Hun Feng had arrived! (END CHAPTER)
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