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Seeing that Yun Yun didn't seem to welcome him, Yun Ling didn't dare to linger and turned to leave with a group of Yunlan Sect disciples.

Yun Yun gently rubbed her temples, then said to Nalan Yanran, "Yanran, you should go and prepare as well. I want to be alone for a while."

"Yes, teacher, this time I will definitely sever all ties with the Xiao family."

Nalan Yanran respectfully responded and then turned and left.

The bamboo forest on the back mountain quickly returned to tranquility.

But at this moment.

Outside the gates of the Yunlan Sect, however, a completely different and bustling scene unfolded.

Today is not only the day of the three-year duel between Nalan Yanran, the young sect leader of Yunlan Sect, and Xiao Yan of the Xiao family.

It was also the auspicious day of Yunyun, the sect leader of Yunlan Sect, and Guhe, the Pill King, getting engaged.

To demonstrate the power of the Yunlan Sect, the former sect leader, Yunshan, had sent out wedding invitations half a month in advance, inviting almost all the prominent forces in the Jia Ma Empire and the surrounding area.

From early morning, the stone steps leading to the summit of Yunlan Mountain are filled with all sorts of carriages, flying magical beasts, and figures walking on foot.

Jia Xingtian, the representative of the Jia Ma Empire's royal family, Nalan Jie, the patriarch of the Nalan family, and Fama, the president of the Alchemist Guild, have all come to the Yunlan Sect today.

In addition, the leaders of the Mu family, the Mittel family, and other forces with Dou Wang and Dou Ling experts in charge are also rushing to Yunlan Sect.

The square of Yunlan Sect was now crowded with people, with greetings and discussions filling the air.

Disciples of the Yunlan Sect moved about, guiding guests to their seats and serving them fragrant tea and snacks; everything was in perfect order.

In the center of the huge square, a sturdy stone platform for the martial arts competition had already been erected, with spectator stands set up around it.

On a raised platform on one side of the square, there are even more luxurious and comfortable seats.

These seats are clearly intended for the Yunlan Sect's high-ranking members and some important guests.

Shortly after Jia Xingtian and the others took their seats, Yun Ling led a group of Yunlan Sect elders from the back mountain and arrived at the scene.

Behind them followed Nalan Yanran, dressed in a moon-white outfit and with a cold and aloof expression.

Yun Ling walked to the high platform in front of the square, cleared his throat, and his voice, imbued with fighting spirit, suddenly resounded throughout the entire area: "Thank you all for coming to my Yunlan Sect today. Today is a day of double joy for my Yunlan Sect!"

He paused, glanced at the crowd below, and announced loudly, "The first piece of good news is that Yun Yun, the sect leader of my Yunlan Sect, and Master Gu He, the Pill King of the Jia Ma Empire, will be officially engaged soon. This is a match made in heaven and a great blessing for my Yunlan Sect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a chorus of congratulations erupted from the audience.

Everyone clasped their hands in congratulations and offered their blessings.

Yun Leng nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject and continued, "This second piece of good news is related to another important event today. I'm sure you've all heard about it before. Three years ago, my Yunlan Sect's young sect leader, Nalan Yanran, made a three-year battle agreement with Xiao Yan, a member of the Xiao family in Wutan City. Today is the day to fulfill that agreement!"

These words immediately sparked even more heated discussions among the audience:

"Xiao Yan? Is that the young man from the Xiao family who was jilted by Nalan Yanran?"

"I heard that he tore up the marriage certificate in public and made some outrageous remarks?"

"Tsk tsk, three years have passed. I wonder what level of cultivation that kid has reached now?"

"What kind of cultivation level could he possibly have? A family from a small place, it's already a miracle they can keep their lives from the Yunlan Sect's resource suppression. How high can you expect them to cultivate?"

"That's right. Nalan Yanran is the personal disciple of Sect Master Yunyun. It is said that she came out of seclusion some time ago and has already become a Great Dou Shi. Xiao Yan is probably not even a Dou Shi yet, right?"

"Overestimating himself, his youthful arrogance back then will likely bring him shame now."

Everyone was talking about it.

Almost everyone was flattering Nalan Yanran. Jia Xingtian and Fama were sitting closest to each other, and they exchanged a glance.

Jia Xingtian shook his head slightly and said in a low voice, "That boy from the Xiao family took the initiative to break off the engagement back then. I have taken a look at him before. He is indeed a promising talent. It's just a pity that he is too sharp and doesn't know how to be patient. Today's situation is probably embarrassing."

Fama also sighed: "The Yunlan Sect is powerful, and Nalan Yanran is exceptionally talented. This battle... is probably a foregone conclusion."

Nalan Jie's expression turned even more unpleasant as he listened to the surrounding whispers.

The marriage between the Nalan and Xiao families was personally approved by him back then.

Now that these two younger generations have broken off their engagement, it's like they're rubbing his old face in the ground.

Yun Ling took in everyone's reactions, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes, and continued loudly, "The rumors of the past did indeed affect the reputation of my Yunlan Sect. Today, I will use this battle to settle everything once and for all, and let the world see that the disciples of my Yunlan Sect are not just empty names. Now, please..."

He was preparing to invite Nalan Yanlan into the room.

But that's it.

A haughty voice suddenly came from outside the mountain gate:

"Where is Nalan Yanran? Xiao Yan from the Xiao family of Wutan City, here to keep our three-year appointment!"

The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed to contain a strange penetrating power and pressure, instantly drowning out all the noise in the square and reaching everyone's ears with crystal clarity.

What's even more chilling is that, along with this sound, an invisible yet vast and boundless aura descended suddenly, as if the sky were collapsing, enveloping the entire Yunlan Sect's mountain gate and even the plaza!

In an instant, all sounds in the square ceased.

The smiles of the guests who were talking suddenly froze on their faces.

The expressions of powerful Dou Huangs like Jia Xingtian and Fama changed drastically, and they stood up abruptly!

This aura... is something that no Grand Master, Battle Spirit, or even Battle King could possess!
"Xiao Yan? How is that possible?"

Yun Leng's pupils contracted sharply as he stared incredulously toward the mountain gate.

This aura... how could it possibly be that rumored low-level good-for-nothing from the Xiao family?
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The back mountain of Yunlan Sect.

Yun Yun, who was getting ready to change for her engagement ceremony, brightened up instantly when she heard the shout.

"Xiao Yan is here... Will he come along too?"

Yun Yun lightly bit her thin lips with her pearly teeth, and suddenly unfurled the blue battle qi wings on her back. Her body transformed into a streak of light and rushed out of the bamboo building, flying straight towards the sky above the square.

Almost at the same time.

Inside the Yunlan Sect's mountain gate, several Douwang elders and numerous Douling-level deacons leaped onto the rooftops or into the air, their expressions filled with surprise and uncertainty as they looked in the direction from which the sound came.

On the plaza, all the guests stood up, their eyes fixed on the gates of the Yunlan Sect.

In sight, a slender figure was seen flapping its wings and rushing towards them!

The opponent was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye, he had already crossed the mountain gate and stood in mid-air directly above the stone platform in the square.

The person who arrived was none other than Lin Dong, who had changed his appearance and impersonated Xiao Yan to "deliver a message"!

Looking at the unfamiliar faces below, Lin Dong felt a surge of satisfaction: "Fourth Brother, today I'll show you what kind of skills the person who forced you to break off the engagement back then really has."

...(End of chapter)