Chapter 880 - 878: He Managed to Show Off Again

Chapter 880: Chapter 878: He Managed to Show Off Again

"I, Xu Yang, am here on behalf of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion to congratulate Miss Hong on her coming-of-age ceremony. This is a gift passed on by Mr. Cang."

After speaking, Xu Yang handed the box Cang Feng had given him to the attendant beside him.

Everyone was stunned. Even the attendant froze for a moment before taking the box.

"Heaven’s Edge Pavilion?"

"Passing on a gift for the Pavilion Master of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion?"

"Wait, how can he represent Heaven’s Edge Pavilion? What gives him the right?"

"Is this a joke?"

At this moment, all eyes were on him.

The venue lay just ahead, filled with experts from major factions. Hong Xiaoxing, Yv Feng, and the others were all brimming with surprise. Although Heaven’s Edge Pavilion was only a first-rate faction, its unique nature made it barely inferior to the top-tier immortal sects in the eyes of the public.

So what gave a cultivator from the Northern Continent the right to represent them?

Yang Yuan frowned deeply, completely bewildered, though a foreboding premonition tugged at his heart. Situ Ke and Jiang Yue Long, on the other hand, were full of suspicion.

Dressed in magnificent attire, the gorgeous and beautiful Hong Xiaoxing suddenly smiled. "So it’s a gift passed on by Mr. Cang. I’m looking forward to this."

Under her gaze, the attendant hesitated for a moment before slowly opening the wooden box. Xu Yang couldn’t help but look over as well; even he had no idea what treasure was inside.

A simple, archaic leaf appeared in everyone’s line of sight.

"A leaf?"

"What is that thing?"

"If it’s from the Pavilion Master of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion, it shouldn’t be anything simple."

Xu Yang recognized it at a glance, a flash of shock crossing his eyes.

"GASP! Could that be a leaf from the Ancient Heaven-Reaching Tree?" an expert cried out involuntarily, his face etched with shock.

"Indeed, it is a leaf of the Ancient Heaven-Reaching Tree." A strange light flashed through the eyes of the Commander of the Profound Wing Army as he gave a slight nod.

"What is a leaf of the Ancient Heaven-Reaching Tree?" Many uninformed cultivators looked bewildered, but seeing the reaction of a Golden Immortal Extreme Realm expert, they all realized this item was extraordinary.

"There are only three Ancient Heaven-Reaching Trees in the entire Black and White Starry Sky, and all of them are located in Heaven’s Edge Pavilion. They produce one leaf every thousand years, enduring ten cycles of withering and flourishing once a century. For a cultivator, it allows them to endure ten cycles of withering and flourishing, triggering an unimaginable metamorphosis of the Primordial Spirit.

"It is a supreme treasure of immeasurable value!"

GASP!

An uproar washed over the crowd like a tidal wave. Situ Ke and Jiang Yue Long looked exceptionally grim. Naturally, they recognized this item, and a burning, greedy light erupted in their eyes. The leaf was incredibly precious. Even top-tier immortal sects would find it difficult to trade for one from Heaven’s Edge Pavilion. Although Cang Feng had given it, passing it through Xu Yang’s hands undoubtedly pushed him into the limelight.

Hong Xiaoxing’s face was filled with pleasant surprise. This treasure was completely beyond her expectations and left her absolutely thrilled.

"Thank you for the gift, Mr. Cang."

"Hold on," Jiang Yue Long shouted indignantly. "Are there any cultivators from Heaven’s Edge Pavilion here? I want to know, what gives him the right to represent Heaven’s Edge Pavilion?"

As his words fell, dead silence settled over the surroundings, and everyone’s gazes flickered uncertainly. Hong Xiaoxing frowned, and many experts shook their heads.

It was Jiang Yue Long again. Although they were also curious, this was Hong Xiaoxing’s coming-of-age ceremony after all. Wouldn’t continuing to cause a scene just make things awkward? However, they were well aware of Jiang Yue Long’s nature and knew there was nothing they could do.

"Heh, I am Cui Cheng, Master of the Ancient City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower." A cultivator stepped forward and smiled faintly at Jiang Yue Long. "Mr. Xu certainly has the qualifications to represent Heaven’s Edge Pavilion.

"That is because he possesses the Dark Gold Level Heaven’s Edge Order. He is a Dragon and Tiger Venerable of our Heaven’s Edge Pavilion, holding a status second only to the Pavilion Master."

Once he finished speaking, the venue descended into a dead silence that lasted for nearly ten breaths, only to be broken by a weak voice. "What is a Dragon and Tiger Venerable?"

The moment the question was asked, a roaring uproar swept through the entire venue. Whether it was Hong Xiaoxing or Golden Immortal Extreme Realm experts like the Commander of the Profound Wing Army, all of them looked absolutely horrified and thoroughly in disbelief. Situ Ke and Jiang Yue Long shuddered violently, standing frozen like wooden chickens while their minds buzzed.

A Dragon and Tiger Venerable?

How was that possible?

Achieving that title was an existence even harder than claiming the number one spot on the Dragon and Tiger List. While every generation had a number one on the Dragon and Tiger List, how many years had it been since a Dragon and Tiger Venerable last appeared? The difficulty was so immense that not even Di Qinghe would dare guarantee success. But with the Master of Heaven’s Edge Tower announcing it publicly, how could it be fake? If it were fake, how could he have come representing Cang Feng and Heaven’s Edge Pavilion?

Watching the crowd’s reaction, Yang Yuan’s face turned ghastly pale. "Could it be...?" he wondered.

He abruptly turned to a dazed man beside him. "What is a Dragon and Tiger Venerable?"

The cultivator swallowed hard and replied in a trance, "A Dragon and Tiger Venerable is a status granted through an internal trial established by Heaven’s Edge Pavilion, meant to parallel the Dragon and Tiger List. The difficulty is incredibly high—even claiming first place on the Dragon and Tiger List isn’t as hard.

"Throughout history, many of those who ranked first on the Dragon and Tiger List have attempted it, but not a single one succeeded."

GASP!

Yang Yuan inhaled sharply, almost biting his lip raw as a miserable look crossed his face. He had tried to embarrass Xu Yang, but unexpectedly gave him another chance to show off. Although Black Fire Immortal Mountain was second to none in the Northern Continent, its reputation in the Eastern Continent was far inferior to that of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion. For an outsider to represent Heaven’s Edge Pavilion was undoubtedly more shocking than Yang Yuan representing Black Fire Immortal Mountain. Combined with the status of a Dragon and Tiger Venerable, it meant that in the Eastern Continent, Xu Yang had the entirety of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion acting as his shield.

What did that make Yang Yuan?

Yang Yuan’s eyes turned red with jealousy and resentment. He was overwhelmingly indignant, yet utterly helpless.

Inside the venue, Yv Feng stared dead at Xu Yang, sword light surging in his eyes.

A Dragon and Tiger Venerable!

Suddenly, he couldn’t wait any longer. The reason he had personally come here was because he heard Xu Yang had suppressed Du Ling and scared off Zhou Xiong. This sparked a massive interest in Xu Yang, prompting him to come see for himself. He never expected that the man wouldn’t disappoint him.

Aside from him, the Commander of the Profound Wing Army’s expression was similarly turbulent. He felt that his judgment had been spot on.

"See? I told you, he’s far too suitable." The Commander of the Profound Wing Army tilted his head and chuckled softly to the Commander of the War Dragon Army beside him.

The latter’s expression shifted continuously before he narrowed his eyes and murmured, "That still depends on whether he’s interested or not.

"I can guarantee that he most likely won’t be able to resist the temptation offered by the City Lord."

"Any more questions?" Xu Yang turned, glancing at Jiang Yue Long with a wide grin. "If you have any, spit them out quickly. Don’t hold up Miss Hong’s grand ceremony."

Jiang Yue Long was so furious he nearly shattered his teeth, maintaining a gloomy silence without uttering a word.

Following that, Xu Yang let out an unceremonious sneer and strode inside. Under the attendant’s arrangement, he took a seat at one side of the venue. All around him, countless gazes watched his every move, full of shock. Every single time, he brought a massive impact to the many cultivators of the Eastern Continent. For a prodigy from the Northern Continent to possess such prestige and status in the Eastern Continent was simply unprecedented.

"It’s a pity Di Qinghe and Ji Wushuang didn’t come."

"I believe it now. He absolutely possesses strength comparable to the top three on the Dragon and Tiger List."

"I feel like Xu Yang’s radiance is going to completely overshadow Hong Xiaoxing today."

The ceremony continued. Xu Yang sat upright and proper, casually looking around.

Suddenly, his body tensed up. He felt pins and needles prickling his skin, as if he had been locked onto by a terrifying ancient sword. He abruptly twisted around to look, meeting a pair of eyes brimming with sword light and overflowing with battle intent.

Although the person was a complete stranger, a name instantly surfaced in Xu Yang’s mind: Yv Feng.