Villain: My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens.

Above the gates of the Tai Xuan Holy Land, Su Tai Xuan floated with his hands behind his back, a smug smile playing on his lips, his voice booming so loudly it could be heard in all directions.

"Zhao Tian from Yangxu Holy Land, Chu Wuji from the Great Sun Dynasty, and Xiao Huo from the ancient Xiao family? These three big shots at the half-step Marquis level personally made a trip; that's quite a show of respect."

He paused, deliberately drawing out his words: "But you want to pay your respects to Young Master Xie empty-handed? Perhaps you haven't grasped the situation?"

The elders and disciples of the Tai Xuan Holy Land behind him stood ramrod straight, their faces more composed than city walls, and some even secretly rolled their eyes.

There was no other way; after latching onto Xie Zheng's coattails, these so-called powerful forces in the Eastern Wilderness were no different from ordinary chickens and dogs on the street in their eyes.

An elder whispered among himself, "They used to look down on everyone, but now they're begging to see Young Master Xie, aren't they?"

"That's right, Young Master Xie could tear down their mountain gate with a flick of his finger, so why should we be afraid?" The disciples couldn't help but laugh, their tone full of smugness.

Outside the mountain gate, things are not so easy.

The cultivators on the ancient warships and flying boats were all stunned, staring wide-eyed at each other. They had come charging in with overwhelming force, ready to raze the Tai Xuan Holy Land to the ground.

Instead of resisting, the other party acted arrogantly, as if saying "you're nothing!" This is not in line with the script!

"What does Su Taixuan mean by that?" someone scratched their head, looking completely bewildered. "They're almost wiped out, and they still dare to put on airs? Have they gone mad?"

The white-robed elder Zhao Tian, ​​also known as the Supreme Elder of the Yangxu Holy Land, paused in his hand, which was stroking his beard. This ancient monster, who had lived for thousands of years, instantly sensed that something was amiss.

The composure of the Tai Xuan Holy Land is not feigned; they must have a powerful backer behind them.

"Young Master Xie?" Zhao Tian wondered to himself, "Is he the young man rumored to be close to the Tai Xuan Holy Land? Could this kid really have extraordinary abilities?"

The more he thought about it, the more panicked he became. Even if their ancestor from the Yangxu Holy Land were resurrected, he might not be able to withstand the combined forces of so many. Su Taixuan dared to be so arrogant, so Young Master Xie's background was probably even more terrifying than he had imagined.

Just then, a loud shout rang out: "What Young Master Xie? Just a greenhorn! Even if he's the successor of a reclusive old monster, what can he do to me?"

The speaker was Chu Wuji, the former emperor of the Great Sun Dynasty, his face flushed red, clutching a glowing token in his hand.

"I have brought the imperial weapon of the dynasty, and with all my might to revive, I can even fight against those at the King Realm! Today, I will surely destroy the Tai Xuan Holy Land and avenge the humiliation suffered by my Great Sun Dynasty!"

Su Taixuan sneered, his tone so arrogant it could infuriate someone: "Old dog Chu, I gave you a way out but you refused, insisting on jumping into the fire pit instead."

"You dare to inquire about Young Master Xie's identity? An ant trying to peek into the heavens? Have you lost your mind?"

He secretly rejoiced; the feeling of borrowing the tiger's power was incredibly satisfying. As long as he could intimidate these people today, the Eastern Wilderness would belong to the Tai Xuan Holy Land, and that was with Young Master Xie's tacit approval. Just thinking about it made him feel wonderful.

Chu Wuji was so angry that he trembled all over. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to rush forward, but Zhao Tian grabbed him.

"Are you crazy?" Zhao Tian lowered his voice, cold sweat dripping down his chin. "Something's not right! If the Tai Xuan Holy Land didn't have a real backer, would they dare to be so arrogant?"

With so many forces here, they're still not worried at all; that Young Master Xie is definitely not simple!

Chu Wuji was taken aback. He turned to look at the people from the Tai Xuan Holy Land and saw that they were all leisurely, with some even eating melon seeds. He immediately panicked.

Although he was short-tempered, he wasn't stupid. If he couldn't see something was so obviously wrong, he would be truly dumb.

The cultivators from other forces around them gradually realized what was happening, their faces turning pale as they began to whisper among themselves.

"Could the intelligence be wrong? Is the Tai Xuan Holy Land not isolated and helpless after all?"

"We're doomed! They were just saying they were going to massacre the Tai Xuan Holy Land. If that Young Master Xie is really capable, we're all finished!"

Just as everyone was in a panic, a burly middle-aged man in golden armor jumped off the largest warship, his landing shaking the ground. It was Xiao Huo, the patriarch of the ancient Xiao family.

The man wore a憨厚 smile, his voice booming loud enough to shatter glass: "Lord Su is right! I've long heard that Young Master Xie is in the Tai Xuan Holy Land. My Xiao family has been discussing this for days, and we've specially prepared generous gifts to pay our respects to Young Master Xie and to behold your divine countenance!"

The room fell silent as soon as he said that.

Two seconds later, everyone erupted in chaos.

"What the hell? Xiao Huo, have you no shame?" someone couldn't help but curse. "Just now on the road, who was it that patted their chest and said they would raze the Tai Xuan Holy Land and steal their treasures?"

"Exactly! It's only been a short while, and they've already changed their tune? They're so pragmatic!"

Xiao Huo, with skin thicker than a city wall, scratched his head and laughed, "Times have changed. A wise man submits to circumstances. It's an honor for me to meet someone like Young Master Xie. Forget what I said before!"

Su Taixuan found it amusing, secretly admiring Xiao Huo's shrewdness and ability to take advantage of the situation.

With Xiao Huo taking the lead, no one else dared to stand up for themselves, and they all rushed to express their opinions.

"Yes, yes, yes! We've also come to pay our respects to Young Master Xie!"

"Lord Su, please inform them that we have also prepared a small gift!"

"We were foolish just now and shouldn't have spoken so arrogantly. We hope Your Majesty will forgive us!"

In an instant, the various forces that had been so aggressive just moments before all turned into docile lambs, bowing and scraping, afraid of angering Su Taixuan, and even more afraid of offending the mysterious Young Master Xie.

Zhao Tian stood there, his back soaked with cold sweat, secretly relieved: Luckily I didn't act impulsively just now, otherwise I wouldn't even know how I died.

Xiao Huo got a good deal by making a good impression first.

Chu Wuji's face turned pale and then red. Looking at the faces of the people around him, and then at Su Taixuan's irritating smile, he was so angry that his teeth itched, but he dared not retaliate.

He knew that he wouldn't be able to avenge the massacre of his family today, and he might even have to pay a price to escape.

Su Taixuan stood with his hands behind his back, enjoying the adulation of the crowd, his smile growing wider. He cleared his throat and deliberately put on airs: "Since you all came to pay your respects to Young Master Xie, that's fine too."

However, Young Master Xie is of noble status, and it's not something you can just see whenever you want.

"Don't worry, Lord Su! Our offerings are absolutely sincere!" Xiao Huo was the first to speak, and he quickly had several boxes of treasures brought out, so dazzling that they made one's eyes dazzle.

Seeing this, the others quickly followed suit, bringing out their own treasures. In no time, the area in front of the Tai Xuan Holy Land's gate was filled with rare and precious items, making it even more lively than the New Year.

Zhao Tian gritted his teeth and had someone bring out one of the most treasured artifacts of the Yangxu Holy Land. He said in a deep voice, "Holy Lord Su, this is a small token of our Yangxu Holy Land's appreciation. Please be sure to inform Young Master Xie."

Chu Wuji looked at everyone, hardened his heart, and put the imperial weapon aside: "I also want to show my sincerity and only ask to meet Young Master Xie."

Su Taixuan glanced at the treasures on the ground, his heart brimming with joy, but he maintained a calm demeanor: "Alright, seeing how sincere you all are, I'll go and inform him. As for whether Young Master Xie is willing to see you, that depends on your luck."

After saying that, he turned to leave, but then suddenly turned back, looking at everyone with a half-smile: "By the way, let me remind you all, Young Master Xie has a bad temper. If you dare to say anything out of line, you'll have to bear the consequences. Don't blame me for not warning you then."

Everyone nodded and bowed hurriedly, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Watching Su Taixuan's retreating figure, Zhao Tian whispered to Chu Wuji, "No matter who that Young Master Xie is, we have to endure it today. If we really offend him, our entire force will be wiped out."

Chu Wuji's expression was grim, but he still nodded: "I know. We'll settle this score later!"

Xiao Huo stood to the side, smiling憨厚ly, but secretly he was making plans:

As long as he could get in touch with Young Master Xie, he would be willing to lower himself and even kowtow to Su Taixuan, let alone lower himself.

After all, in the face of absolute strength, face is worthless.

Inside the gate of the Tai Xuan Holy Land, Su Tai Xuan strode towards Xie Zheng's residence, his smile impossible to hide.

He knew that after this incident, the Tai Xuan Holy Land's position in the Eastern Wilderness was completely secured. And all of this was thanks to that seemingly young but unfathomable Young Master Xie, Xie Zheng.