Chapter 213: Yi Xiaoyao Is Here

Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Yi Xiaoyao Is Here

After sensing the power of his Destructive Sword Intent, Yi Xiaoyao’s confidence in eradicating the Cloud Transformation Sect grew even greater.

Over the next few days, Yi Xiaoyao focused on perfectly fusing his Sword Intent with his Swordsmanship, and his strength soared as a result.

The seventh day.

"Today’s the day Yi Xiaoyao is supposed to attack the Cloud Transformation Sect. Shouldn’t we go watch?"

"The number one genius versus the number one sect! How could we possibly miss a battle this highly anticipated!"

"Let’s go! To the Cloud Transformation Sect!"

On this day, a massive number of Cultivators from all corners of the Great Shang Dynasty flocked to the Cloud Transformation Sect. Some had even been waiting there for several days.

As for the top-tier Golden Core Realm experts on the Hidden Dragon List, every single one of them was present.

Even a considerable number of Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses had arrived, positioned in the sky above the Cloud Transformation Sect.

The Black Robe Hall Master of the Seven Kills Star Hall was also present, but he hadn’t come to help Yi Xiaoyao deal with the Cloud Transformation Sect.

"Elder Xing, Yi Xiaoyao is the most brilliant disciple the Seven Kills Star Hall has had since its founding. We absolutely cannot let him die here today!" the Black Robe Hall Master respectfully pleaded with an elder in black robes beside him.

Elder Xing frowned slightly. "At most, this old man will save the little fellow’s life at a critical moment. I will not interfere in any other capacity."

"Then I must trouble you, Elder Xing."

The Black Robe Hall Master nodded, his expression finally relaxing.

Elder Xing was one of the greatest pillars of the Seven Kills Star Hall. With him ready to act, Yi Xiaoyao’s life was as good as saved.

Meanwhile, in another part of the sky, a similar scene was unfolding.

The King of Shang floated in the air, his hands clasped behind him. He spoke to the elder behind him, "Master, that matter I asked of you before we came... surely you haven’t forgotten?"

"Hmph! Your master is not senile," the elder huffed, his beard bristling. "It’s barely been any time at all, and you’ve already reminded me four times!" he snapped at the King of Shang.

The King of Shang gave an awkward smile and said, "I just want you to understand, Master, how highly I regard Yi Xiaoyao. When the time comes, you must save that boy’s life."

"Your master understands. Never mind you—even I began to take this boy very seriously after hearing his story."

The elder nodded and continued, "With that boy’s astonishing potential, the Great Shang Dynasty is destined to rise because of him. However, our royal family cannot openly turn against the Cloud Transformation Sect right now. I can only step in at the last moment to save his life."

Hearing this, the King of Shang smiled, relieved.

Gradually, a massive crowd of Cultivators gathered near the Cloud Transformation Sect, nearly filling the enormous valley to capacity.

The valley was surrounded by mountains. Due to the terrain and the presence of Arrays, the area was perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist, giving it the appearance of an Immortal Realm. Thus, it was named Cloud Transformation Valley.

And the Cloud Transformation Sect was nestled within this Cloud Transformation Valley.

At this moment, inside the Cloud Transformation Sect, several figures in white robes were gathered in the main hall. Shangguan Jingyun was seated on a high throne in the center.

"Sect Leader, today is the deadline we set for Yi Xiaoyao. I didn’t expect so many people to come to Cloud Transformation Valley," one of the middle-aged men in white robes said.

"That Yi Xiaoyao arrogantly proclaimed he would wipe our Cloud Transformation Sect from the map today. It’s only natural that this would attract the attention of various powers and Cultivators."

Shangguan Jingyun gave a cold smile and continued, "These people have only come to watch how a supposed peerless genius like Yi Xiaoyao dies at the hands of our Cloud Transformation Sect. Who could possibly believe he can annihilate our vast sect all by himself?"

"But those two old monsters from King Shang’s Palace and the Seven Kills Star Hall have also made an appearance," another man in white robes said with a frown. "Trying to kill Yi Xiaoyao and obtain the Heaven and Earth Fire Essence this time... it won’t be so simple."

Shangguan Jingyun frowned and nodded grimly. "It seems that while King Shang’s Palace and the Seven Kills Star Hall won’t interfere directly, they do intend to save Yi Xiaoyao’s life at the last moment. That is indeed a headache, but not one that can’t be solved." ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

The men in white robes immediately understood Shangguan Jingyun’s implication, and their expressions changed.

"Sect Leader, to disturb the Ancestral Masters for a mere Yi Xiaoyao... isn’t that making a mountain out of a molehill?"

Shangguan Jingyun’s meaning was clear: he wanted the Cloud Transformation Sect’s own old monsters to come out and keep the ones from King Shang’s Palace and the Seven Kills Star Hall occupied.

"Disturbing the Ancestral Masters for Yi Xiaoyao would indeed be an overreaction," Shangguan Jingyun said, his gaze sweeping over the men before him. "But what if it’s for the Heaven and Earth Fire Essence?"

The men nodded at once, finding his reasoning sound. The Heaven and Earth Fire Essence was no ordinary treasure; even the sect’s most prized possession paled in comparison. If the Cloud Transformation Sect could obtain it, their power would undoubtedly ascend to a whole new level.

"In that case, I will go and request the Ancestral Masters to come out of seclusion!"

One of the men said, then hurried off.

Shangguan Jingyun grunted in acknowledgment and added, "Since those Cultivators have gathered outside our sect, let’s go out and meet them. We shall show the world the prestige and power of the Cloud Transformation Sect."

「A moment later.」

The main gates of the Cloud Transformation Sect hummed and swung open. Streaks of white light shot out, appearing in the sky above the crowd.

Everyone gathered in Cloud Transformation Valley looked up at the figures in white robes. It was a group of seven led by Shangguan Jingyun, all of whom possessed Nascent Soul Realm Cultivation.

"Everyone, today was meant for my Cloud Transformation Sect to settle a private grudge. I did not expect so many people to arrive. It seems you are all quite interested in this matter."

Shangguan Jingyun’s voice was resonant, infused with Spiritual Power so that it reached every person’s ears.

Finally, with a flourish of his robes, he declared, "In that case, my Cloud Transformation Sect has no reason to turn away guests who have traveled so far. Please, everyone, enter our sect."

After speaking, Shangguan Jingyun and the six people behind him walked back through the air.

The people in Cloud Transformation Valley broke into discussion. Not only did they want to witness the impending battle between Yi Xiaoyao and the Cloud Transformation Sect with their own eyes, but they also wanted to behold the might of the number one sect for themselves. Thus, they all surged forward.

Cloud Transformation Valley was vast, easily able to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. The Cloud Transformation Sect itself occupied eighty percent of this area. Even with the massive crowd pouring in, it didn’t feel crowded in the slightest.

Then, thousands of Cloud Transformation Sect disciples in white robes emerged from either side. Each one radiated the aura of their Cultivation, and when their auras combined, they created a heaven-shaking momentum.

These Cloud Transformation Sect disciples had appeared not just to maintain order, but more importantly, to demonstrate the sect’s immense power to the assembled crowd.

As the crowd felt this majestic momentum, they were all struck with awe. This was the number one sect, after all.

At the same time, their doubts grew. Could Yi Xiaoyao, by himself, truly annihilate such a colossal sect? Was that even possible?

Just then, a world-shaking BOOM rang out of nowhere, and everyone felt the very ground tremble beneath their feet.

Innumerable gazes snapped in one direction. One of the towering peaks surrounding the Cloud Transformation Sect—the tallest one—had suddenly split apart, a straight fissure over a hundred feet wide appearing out of thin air.

It was a colossal Sword Aura, which had descended from the heavens and cleaved the entire mountain peak in two from top to bottom, front to back!

Everyone who witnessed this felt their hearts tremble.

Because Yi Xiaoyao had arrived!

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(PS: I’ll be pulling an all-nighter to get a third Chapter out.)