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Chapter 159: The Siege of the Canglan Island by Great Consummation Grand Masters
Chapter 159: The Siege of the Canglan Island by Great Consummation Grand Masters
As soon as Xie Lingfeng saw the woman in plain clothes, his expression turned solemn. She was the only person he had encountered in the Inner Realm who posed a threat to him.
"Young Master Xu." The woman in plain clothes approached with a gentle voice and a graceful demeanor.
"Your timing is impeccable. Here, take this back. Thank you for your help last time. If you ever need my assistance, I will lend you a hand." Xu Yan took out a jade pendant and handed it to the woman.
"You're too kind, Young Master Xu. Please keep the pendant." The woman's eyes seemed to hold a hint of a smile.
"No, thank you." Xu Yan insisted on returning the pendant. He disliked owing favors, and since he no longer needed it, he saw no reason to keep it.
The woman in plain clothes felt a twinge of disappointment, but she didn't force Xu Yan to accept it. Instead, she took out a bag and handed it to him. "This is a token of my gratitude. It contains 300,000 spirit crystals and a deposit slip for some spiritual herbs at the Tianbao Pavilion. You can collect the herbs at any branch of the pavilion."
Xu Yan was puzzled. "A gift?"
The woman's offer was incredibly generous—300,000 spirit crystals and a deposit slip for spiritual herbs, which were surely valuable. But why was she thanking him?
"Young Master Xu, you killed the Slaughter Skull, and I am here to express my gratitude. The Slaughter Skull had caused great harm and took the lives of many of my fellow disciples from the Wushuang Pavilion. Our pavilion had placed a bounty on his head for a long time. Now that you have killed him, you have avenged our fallen comrades, and I am here to thank you on behalf of the Wushuang Pavilion." The woman in plain clothes spoke with a sense of relief, as if she had finally vented her anger at the Slaughter Skull's demise.
"The Slaughter Skull again?" Xu Yan was delighted. It seemed that this Slaughter Skull had made quite a few enemies. Although he hadn't obtained any spirit crystals from killing him, he had acquired a skull-shaped club.
However, the bounty for the Slaughter Skull's death turned out to be a windfall.
"In that case, I won't be polite." Xu Yan accepted the gift without hesitation.
"Young Master Xu, where are you headed now?" The woman in plain clothes asked with a smile, pleased that Xu Yan had accepted her gift.
"I'm going to take over the Canglan Island," Xu Yan replied matter-of-factly. There was no need to hide his intentions.
"In that case, may I ask how I can get in touch with you if needed?" she inquired.
Xu Yan pondered for a moment before answering, "You can either come to the Canglan Island or send a message through Brother Xie."
"Young Master Xu, if you have the time, please do visit the Wushuang Pavilion. I would love to host you there," the woman in plain clothes said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
"I'll consider it when I have some free time," Xu Yan replied nonchalantly, clearly brushing her off.
With his mental state no longer in need of tempering, he saw no reason to visit the Wushuang Pavilion. As for beautiful women? Well, they just couldn't compare to the thrill of swordsmanship!
As the woman in plain clothes departed, Xu Yan and his companions continued their journey to the Canglan Island.
"Who would have thought that the Slaughter Skull would be so valuable? Killing him has earned me a small fortune," Xu Yan marveled.
Xie Lingfeng twitched his mouth. That woman from the Wushuang Pavilion had obviously come to deliver the gift in person as an excuse to meet Xu Yan. The story about the Slaughter Skull killing their disciples was likely just a pretext.
The Wushuang Pavilion might not be as renowned as the Jianzun Cliff, but it was still one of the top forces, backed by a powerful and influential entity. Even someone like the Fire Demon Lord wouldn't dare to trespass there lightly.
The Grand Master of Wushuang was also a peak Grand Master, possessing strength that was not much inferior to that of the Fire Demon Lord!
Both Du Yuying and the woman in plain clothes were eager to offer benefits to Xu Yan. Xie Lingfeng felt a sense of numbness as he, the proud son of Xie Tianheng, the unparalleled genius of Jianzun Cliff, had never received such treatment.
He could only sigh in admiration, acknowledging that a true peerless genius would indeed be welcomed wherever they went.
Especially by women!
The Canglan Island was located some distance from the Seven Stars Academy, in the Yunfeng County of the Great Yue Nation. It sat atop the Cang River, a majestic island in the middle of the rushing waters.
During his time, Grand Master Yin Hong had occupied this island, reigning over the region and earning the titles of Lord of Canglan Island and Grand Master Canglan.
However, after his fall, the inhabitants of the island had fled, leaving it deserted. Inevitably, some of the treasures and possessions on the island had been lost or stolen.
Xu Yan, famed for slaying the Slaughter Skull, naturally deterred any would-be intruders to the Canglan Island. The mere presence of a Grand Master was an incredibly powerful deterrent.
Moreover, Xu Yan was known for killing Grand Masters.
"I wonder how much is left on the island," Xu Yan mused aloud.
Meng Chong was being pursued, and Xu Yan was eager to rescue him, so he had temporarily put the matter of the Canglan Island aside. Now, after such a long time, it was likely that many of the island's treasures had been taken by others.
It was difficult to estimate how much of Grand Master Yin Hong's legacy remained.
Of course, Xu Yan was now relatively wealthy. Although he lamented the loss of some of Grand Master Yin Hong's possessions, the Canglan Island itself was still incredibly valuable.
It was a true foothold for him in the Inner Realm, a place he could truly call his own.
Moreover, the Canglan Island was situated on the Cang River, one of the three major rivers of the Great Yue Nation, boasting an excellent geographical location. The island also produced some unique specialties.
In the turbulent waters of the Cang River stood an island, ancient trees towering over it. Amidst the greenery, one could glimpse elegant pavilions and palaces.
The Canglan Island, spanning several miles, was the largest island on the Cang River. It was rich in spiritual energy, and a unique type of spirit fruit grew there. Although this fruit didn't possess any extraordinary effects, its taste was exceptional. If consumed by cultivators below the seventh rank, it could improve their physique and accelerate their cultivation speed.
Despite being a low-grade fruit, it bore fruit annually and in considerable quantities, making it a delicacy reserved for high-ranking cultivators and powerful figures of major factions.
Near the Canglan Island lived a species of fish with delicious meat that also had a nourishing effect on low-ranking cultivators.
These two specialties alone generated significant revenue for the Canglan Island.
"This island is nice. It's a great place for cultivation," Xu Yan remarked as he gazed at the island in the middle of the river, surveying the surrounding terrain with a satisfied nod.
"Indeed, it is a pleasant place," Xie Lingfeng agreed.
As the trio flew towards the Canglan Island, Xu Yan suddenly halted and said in a low voice, "Brother Xie, you and Hu Shan, step back."
Xie Lingfeng was taken aback but didn't ask any questions. Along with Hu Shan, he retreated to a safe distance.
Xu Yan, with a detached gaze, addressed the island below, "There's no need to hide. Come out."
As he spoke, he slowly backed away.
It wasn't that he was afraid of the ambushers on the island.
Rather, he was concerned about the potential damage to the island, especially the spirit fruits. Each destroyed fruit tree would incur a significant loss.
After all, this was his territory now, and fighting on one's own turf was never a wise decision.
Two figures emerged from the Canglan Island, clad in black robes with a green leaf emblem embroidered on their chests. Their faces were still concealed by hoods, but they held curved blades that radiated a chilling aura.
They were Grand Masters! And not just any Grand Masters, but Great Consummation Grand Masters!
"You again, with your faces hidden!" Xu Yan's voice was laced with contempt, undaunted by the fact that they were two Great Consummation Grand Masters.
Xie Lingfeng's heart skipped a beat. Two Great Consummation Grand Masters! Their caution was evident, sending two against Xu Yan to ensure they could handle him.
He couldn't help but worry. Xu Yan was indeed powerful, but that was when he unleashed his full strength. Could he withstand the onslaught of two Great Consummation Grand Masters?
The Slaughter Skull was powerful, but when compared to these two Grand Masters, it fell short.
Moreover, these two Grand Masters before him were undoubtedly among the top experts at the Great Consummation realm.
"Stirring the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy, as if controlling its very might. Although it's not as profound as the Insightful Truth Realm, by merging with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and comprehending its profound mysteries, they have come close."
Xu Yan's eyes lit up as he witnessed the two Grand Masters stirring the spiritual energy, creating a storm-like force that was awe-inspiring. This sight reminded him of the Insightful Truth Realm and its profound connection with the spiritual energy of the world.
In that instant, his understanding of the Insightful Truth Realm deepened significantly.
Xu Yan felt that he was close to completely unraveling the mysteries of the Insightful Truth Realm's martial arts.
All he needed was to calm his mind and carefully contemplate to fathom the essence of the Insightful Truth Realm.
If he were to engage in a battle with these two Grand Masters, the gains would undoubtedly be immense.
The two Grand Masters seemed to have formed two heavenly storms, their might shocking. The warriors on the Cang River stared in awe.
Even nearby Sect Masters warriors were astonished. Those who could stir the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, creating storms, were undoubtedly Grand Masters.
And there were two of them!
Were they heading towards Canglan Island?
News had already spread that the original owner of Canglan Island, Yin Hong, had been killed at the Seven Stars Academy, and the island had been passed on to the Sword God, Xu Yan. Could these Grand Masters be targeting Xu Yan?
No one dared to approach, only watching from a distance.
"Xu Yan, you are indeed a heaven-defying genius. If you don't want to die, tell us where she is, or you will undoubtedly perish!"
The two black-robed figures split up, forming a pincer attack.
"No one can gain information from me, Xu Yan, without paying a price. If you want to know, hand over your money pouches.
"Otherwise, forget it. Do you really think the two of you can kill me?"
Xu Yan chuckled coldly.
His figure flickered, and in an instant, he disappeared from his original spot, only to reappear miles away. Before the black-robed men could give chase, he was back where he started.
With his Thunder Flash speed, he was incredibly fast beyond imagination.
The two black-robed men were taken aback. If Xu Yan wanted to flee, they would have a hard time catching him.
"I told you, hand over your money pouches, and we can talk!"
Xu Yan said with a grin.
"Xu Yan, if you go back on your word, you will have no place in the Inner Realm!"
The black-robed men compromised.
Knowing Su Lingxiu's whereabouts was of utmost importance. As long as they could obtain that information, everything else could be set aside.
"Sure, Xu Yan's credibility is unparalleled. You can rest assured!"
Xu Yan patted his chest, but his thoughts were different: "As long as I kill them, who will know if I went back on my word? As long as no one knows, my credibility remains intact!"
"Here!"
The two black-robed men took out their money pouches and threw them at Xu Yan. As they did so, they brandished their curved blades, seemingly intending to strike while Xu Yan was distracted.
However, Xu Yan waved his hand, and a golden little dragon flew out, snatching the two money pouches. He remained vigilant, not giving the black-robed men an opportunity to attack.
Xu Yan was delighted to have obtained the money pouches, but his expression changed as he opened them and took a look inside.
"You two poor ghosts, esteemed Grand Masters, and this is all you have? This broken medicine is trash. Who would want it?
"Just two eighth-grade spirit herbs? Do you think you're worthy of the title of Grand Masters? Is my information so cheap?
"You're humiliating me!"
These were two Grand Masters, yet they only had a few spirit tickets, adding up to a mere 100,000 spirit crystals. As for the two bottles of pills, Xu Yan didn't even spare them a glance.
What garbage!
And only two eighth-grade spirit herbs?
The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment!
The two black-robed men were stunned, then enraged to the point of trembling. The storm around them grew more intense and uncontrollable.
The Cang River churned with towering waves.
They were Grand Masters, individuals of high status. How could they carry a large amount of spirit tickets on them? They only had healing medicine and a single spirit herb for emergencies.
With their strength, they could obtain the required spirit crystals from any Tianbao Pavilion branch. Why would they need to carry a large sum with them?
This was an exclusive privilege of Grand Masters and above.
Yet, this brat in front of them was humiliating them!
"You deserve to die!"
Boom!
The storm raged, and the two figures, enveloped in overwhelming might, attacked from both sides. The Cang River churned with giant waves, and the powerful force pressed down from mid-air.
Two sharp blade lights shone within the storm, pouring out from the giant waves.
When Grand Masters made their move, it was earth-shattering!
Roar!
Dragon roars echoed, and eighteen golden giant dragons surged forth, charging towards the rolling waves, as if the golden dragons were taming the waters!
Sword lights layered upon each other, and a majestic mountain and river descended. Dragon roars shook the heavens.
Mountain River Dragon Roar!
Xu Yan remained vigilant. Now that he had obtained the money pouches, and knowing that these were two poor ghost Grand Masters, there was no need to hold back.
He went all out from the start!
Facing two Grand Masters alone!
(End of Chapter)
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