The Snow Wolf Kingdom's Red Robed Grand Tutor arrived in a flash, his fierce eyes fixed on Xiao Yunlong. He scoffed, "I never imagined that at such a young age, you would possess such terrifying martial arts cultivation. Truly a peerless prodigy!"
With that, the Red Robed Grand Tutor chuckled mockingly. "I couldn't understand why the aristocratic clans and powerful families in the Dragon Kingdom's capital were so determined to eliminate you. Now I understand. It's because you are too formidable. Once you fully mature, you will inevitably overturn their existing status and interests!"
Xiao Yunlong chuckled. "Are you also worried that once I fully mature, I will change, or even overturn, the entire world's geopolitical landscape?"
"While I dislike admitting it, I must say that if you are allowed to mature, you indeed possess that capability. But alas, this Grand Tutor will absolutely not allow such a situation to occur. Today, you are destined to die!"
As his words fell, the Red Robed Grand Tutor unleashed his Yin Yang True Essence, with black and white True Essence seemingly swirling around him, generating immense power.
He stomped his foot, and his entire being shot towards Xiao Yunlong!
"Ignorant old fool, what if you're at the Half-step Yin Yang realm? This King will still slaughter you like a dog!"
Xiao Yunlong let out a cold snort, simultaneously activating the hundred Divine Kingdoms within his body. Terrifying power formed a formidable aura around him.
His soaring aura churned the wind and clouds in the sky, while the ground was swept by a torrent of yellow sand.
At this moment, the surrounding onlookers could barely see either of them. They could only vaguely discern Xiao Yunlong's figure flashing towards his opponent.
The next moment, a deafening boom suddenly erupted from the swirling yellow sand.
Immediately, the onlookers were shocked, even terrified, to see a red figure being sent flying backward in a straight line. He crashed into rocks more than ten meters away, pulverizing them into dust.
This red figure, sent flying, was naturally the Snow Wolf Kingdom's Grand Tutor. He lay on the ground like a beaten dog, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. A closer inspection would reveal his chest was caved in, and several ribs were broken.
With just one punch, Xiao Yunlong had severely wounded his opponent.
At this moment, everyone present, whether from the three northern desert kingdoms or the northern border soldiers, and even the old man Bajindou, was stunned.
"He... he was defeated and even severely wounded in just one exchange. This... this is too powerful. When did this kid become so strong?"
Old man Bajindou muttered with wide eyes, utterly beyond shock.
He recalled that back in the Northern Border Grand Camp, he had even been instructed by the Old Northern King to guide Xiao Yunlong's cultivation. How many years had passed, and the man had already far surpassed him.
"He truly is a monster. This damned kid, still asking me to come out of retirement. He's clearly stronger than me now. What a dog!"
Old man Bajindou cursed loudly, but his face was beaming with joy and happiness.
In contrast to the jubilant northern border soldiers, the people from the three northern desert kingdoms wore extremely grim expressions. Mediyev's face was as pale as paper. His body no longer trembled, but his heart had turned ice-cold.
"It's over, it's all over. Even the Red Robed Grand Tutor is no match for him. No one on our side can defeat him now. We're doomed!" a high-ranking official from the Snow Wolf Kingdom lamented.
"What are you panicking about? No matter how bad the situation is, given our identities, do you think Dragon Kingdom's King Xiao would dare to kill us?" Mediyev said sternly.
"Is that so? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?" Xiao Yunlong slowly looked up as he heard this.
Mediyev, being the leader and a major figure in the Snow Wolf Kingdom, still felt he couldn't show weakness. He straightened his back and coldly snorted, "King Xiao of the Dragon Kingdom, while we admit you are indeed very strong, you should be well aware of our identities. If you dare to kill us today, it will undoubtedly shake the world. Not only will our three northern desert kingdoms declare war, but other countries will also target you!"
Xiao Yunlong listened and threw his head back, laughing heartily. His laughter echoed in the valley for a long time before he finally spoke, "Firstly, you overestimate yourselves. Secondly, you underestimate my capabilities. Thirdly, you haven't grasped a crucial fact: this situation was orchestrated by you. You even dispatched the Snow Wolf Grand Tutor, the five Great Shamans, and the Seven Absolutes of the Northern Desert. You planned this assassination beforehand, and only then did I retaliate!"
Xiao Yunlong paused here, then let out a heavy snort. "Therefore, even if I annihilate you today, the three northern desert kingdoms can only swallow this bitter pill. As for other countries internationally, they won't dare to utter a single word. Of course, if your three northern desert kingdoms cannot tolerate this, then you are entirely welcome to mobilize your armies to attack again!"
"But don't blame me for not issuing a warning beforehand, especially to the Wumeng Kingdom and the Stan Kingdom. If you dare to make another move, your fate will be national destruction!"
"You..." Mediyev was clearly taken aback by Xiao Yunlong's overwhelming dominance and trembled with anger, unable to speak.
Xiao Yunlong let out a cold laugh, then slowly raised his right hand and said, "Northern Border soldiers, heed my command! Kill them all, leave no one alive!"
As his words fell, the three thousand Dragon Blood Guards moved, instantly surging towards the enemy like a tide.
Although the three northern desert kingdoms had brought their elites, they were already intimidated and had lost the courage to resist.
Seeing the Red Robed Grand Tutor struggle to stand up, Xiao Yunlong walked over, grabbed his neck, and squeezed with his fingers. The Grand Tutor, who held a high position and status in the Snow Wolf Kingdom, died on the spot.
"What are you waiting for? Run quickly, scatter and run!" Bobiya suddenly shouted, then bolted down the mountain.
However, the three thousand Dragon Blood Guards had already formed a encirclement. They had no chance of escape and were soon annihilated, including Mediyev and the others.
"Let's go, return to the Northern Border Grand Camp!"
With a wave of Xiao Yunlong's hand, the three thousand Dragon Blood Guards marched down the mountain southward. They soon entered Jiacity Pass, and after regrouping with Li Jiuxiao and the others, they returned to the Northern Border Grand Camp with the spoils of war.
Soon, the events at Tianzang Mountain spread back to the three northern desert kingdoms. Simultaneously, the Dragon Kingdom's capital was informed, and eventually, even countries worldwide received the news.
However, as Xiao Yunlong had predicted, this incident was an assassination plot orchestrated by the three northern desert kingdoms, and the Dragon Kingdom's Northern Border was merely a self-defense counterattack. Therefore, countries worldwide chose to remain silent, and even the three northern desert kingdoms did not protest this time, as they were in the wrong.
Of course, the three northern desert kingdoms had considered sending troops for retaliation, but considering that the Northern Border, after King Xiao's return and reorganization, was now a solid entity, they had failed to win even when they took advantage of the situation before. This time would be even more futile.
A day later, the hundreds of thousands of troops from the three northern desert kingdoms, who had gathered at Aslianze City, ultimately dispersed without achieving anything, even retreating in disgrace.
Xiao Yunlong merely offered a faint cold smile, too indifferent to pay much attention. Historically, weak nations have no diplomacy. Only when a nation is strong can it stand tall. In other words, if the current Dragon Kingdom were not strong enough, and the Northern Border not sufficiently formidable, the three northern desert kingdoms would have already breached the capital.
Of course, this principle also applies to individuals. Only when one becomes truly powerful does one gain a voice!
Although the matters in the Northern Border had been completely resolved, with the Lunar New Year approaching, Xiao Yunlong decided to celebrate it in the Northern Border before heading to the capital.
As the Lunar New Year drew near, red lanterns were hung everywhere in the Northern Border Grand Camp, creating a festive and increasingly New Year-like atmosphere.
After spending two days with Liu Ruyan, Xiao Yunlong went into seclusion, deciding to emerge only on the eve of the Lunar New Year. He knew very well that his trip to the capital would involve a bloody confrontation, as the aristocratic clans and powerful families in the capital absolutely would not tolerate him taking up residence in the Tian Ce Mansion.
Therefore, during this time, Xiao Yunlong had to improve his strength as much as possible. Fortunately, he had obtained eight ginsengs, each over five hundred years old, from the three northern desert kingdoms beforehand. Once he absorbed and refined all the spiritual energy contained within these ginsengs, Xiao Yunlong's cultivation and combat power would undoubtedly experience another leap.
"Tian Ce Mansion, I am determined to enter. No one can stop my progress. Whoever dares to obstruct me will be met with the wrath of Buddha if they are Buddha, and the fury of demons if they are demons!"
Xiao Yunlong let out a deep, cold snort and then entered his specially constructed secret chamber.