Lan Mingyu spoke with a smile on his face, appearing calm and composed, his demeanor seemingly elevated.
This was undoubtedly due to his induction into the Dragon Guard Pavilion and his entry into that mysterious extraterrestrial realm. Furthermore, Lan Mingyu’s martial cultivation had significantly improved. His innate talent was already considerable, and with guidance from powerful figures and training in the extraterrestrial realm, he had astonishingly broken through to the Half-step Yin-Yang realm in such a short period. It was faster than a rocket!
Naturally, Xiao Yunlong’s attention was not on Lan Mingyu. Instead, he was observing the elderly man in the coarse cloth robe beside him.
The tall, thin figure appeared ordinary on the surface, but upon closer inspection, he exuded an aura like a mountain, filled with immense majesty.
"This old fellow must have surpassed the Yin-Yang realm and entered the legendary Divine Dao realm, a super expert!" Xiao Yunlong mused inwardly, his expression remaining unchanged. Of course, he felt no alarm.
What if he was in the Divine Dao realm? Even with various Divine Dao techniques, Xiao Yunlong still did not consider him a threat.
"I presume with your capabilities, you have already learned of my master's identity and origin?" Lan Mingyu said, pointing to the old man beside him, his face filled with pride.
Xiao Yunlong replied calmly, "One of the Eight Great Guardian Elders of the Dragon Guard Pavilion, am I correct?"
The elderly man in the coarse cloth robe let out a faint snort. "As a mere mortal of the secular world, you know quite a lot. Originally, with my status and position, I would not easily interfere in secular matters. However, Mingyu is my closed-door disciple. He pleaded with me repeatedly to help him get revenge, so I had no choice but to come."
Lan Mingyu then said, "Xiao Yunlong, since you already know your master's identity and origin, you should understand what that means. Even if you are indeed remarkable, a place like the Dragon Guard Pavilion is absolutely not something you can contend with. Therefore, accept your fate today. Compared to me, you are still far behind, and you will never be able to catch up!"
Xiao Yunlong was stunned. He couldn't fathom where the other party's confidence came from to utter such arrogant and presumptuous words.
"So, you believe I am destined to die today?" Xiao Yunlong sneered, a hint of mockery in his slightly raised lips.
"Not necessarily destined to die. As long as you are willing to sever all your meridians, cripple your martial arts, and pledge to submit to me and become my slave for life, I promise not to kill you!" Lan Mingyu said with a faint sneer.
Xiao Yunlong looked at the elderly man in the coarse cloth robe and asked coldly, "Is that your intention as well?"
"My disciple's intention is naturally my intention!" the long-robed elder stated calmly.
Xiao Yunlong laughed, but it was a cold laugh. He let out a heavy snort and said, "Lan Mingyu, you are indeed a person of fortune, but unfortunately, you met me in this life. Even more regrettably, you chose to make me your enemy. Therefore, you are destined to be a tragedy!"
"Do you really think that by aligning yourself with the Dragon Guard Pavilion, you can do anything to me? Your master is indeed powerful, but to me, he is nothing!"
"Utterly audacious! You brat are seeking death!"
The elderly man in the coarse cloth robe was furious. He stomped his foot, instantly shattering the floor tiles, and then channeled his Divine Dao power, striking out with a palm.
In an instant, a large gray palm print appeared in the void, pressing down on Xiao Yunlong with overwhelming might.
"Is this Divine Dao power? The術法 (shùfǎ - magical techniques) have solidified with Divine Dao transformations. The power of this palm print is indeed formidable, unlike the Yin-Yang power of the Yin-Yang realm!"
Xiao Yunlong marveled inwardly. With a slight movement of his brow, the divine kingdom power within him erupted, and a golden protective shield enveloped his body.
Boom...
The gray palm print struck Xiao Yunlong's golden protective shield. Although it caused the shield to vibrate violently, it could not break it.
The long-robed elder’s face suddenly showed shock. He exclaimed, "How is this possible? My Divine Dao Sky-Breaking Palm Print cannot break through your defense. Could it be that you possess some powerful protective treasure?"
"No, this is not emanating from a treasure. This is your protective shield, but this kind of power..."
The elderly man in the coarse cloth robe gritted his teeth and once again channeled his Divine Dao power, striking out with successive palm strikes. In an instant, streaks of gray palm prints appeared in the void, surging towards Xiao Yunlong like a storm.
However, Xiao Yunlong stood there like an unshakeable mountain. No matter how these palm prints struck, with the continuous flow and replenishment of his divine kingdom power, they could not break through his protective shield.
The elder, as a Guardian Elder of the Dragon Guard Pavilion, finally showed a drastic change in his expression upon seeing this.
"This kind of power... only a Divine Core realm expert can achieve it. It's impossible! You, a mere unlicked cub, cannot possibly be a Divine Core realm expert!"
The elderly man in the coarse cloth robe exclaimed repeatedly. Despite the evidence before his eyes, he still refused to believe it, as it was too difficult for him to accept.
As for Lan Mingyu, clad in a blue robe, he was already utterly shocked, his face pale, and his lips trembling.
"So, you have only half a foot in the Divine Dao realm. This Divine Dao power is nothing special!"
Xiao Yunlong smiled faintly, then suddenly unleashed his majestic divine kingdom power and threw a punch.
In an instant, a terrifying fist force roared towards the opponent like a fierce tiger descending a mountain, so much so that the space itself seemed to be compressed and shattered.
"This power..."
The long-robed elder's face changed drastically. He instinctively wanted to escape, but he knew he was already locked on and could not flee. Moreover, there was no time.
In this critical moment, he could only brace himself and unleash the remaining Divine Dao power within him, striking out with palm after palm.
Gray palm prints materialized in the air and rushed towards the fist force. However, the two were not on the same level. Even before they truly made contact, these palm prints disintegrated and shattered on their own, appearing as fragile as paper.
Suddenly, with a thunderous roar!
The terrifying fist force struck the opponent’s chest. The long-robed elder was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into a corner. Blood continuously flowed from the corner of his mouth, indicating he was severely wounded.
It was fortunate that his Divine Dao palm prints had offset some of the power of the divine kingdom force in the fist, otherwise, Xiao Yunlong's single punch would have been enough to take his life.
"Master..." Lan Mingyu cried out and ran over.
"Disciple, flee quickly! This guy is too terrifying. His cultivation is comparable to the Divine Core realm. Hurry and escape to that place, quickly..." the long-robed elder gritted his teeth and shouted.
"Escape? Do you think that's possible!"
Xiao Yunlong sneered and took a step forward. The next moment, he was in front of Lan Mingyu, reaching out with a large hand to grab his neck.
Lan Mingyu wanted to resist, but to his immense shock, he discovered that the Yin-Yang power within his body had been completely sealed, rendering him unable to mobilize it.
"Xiao Yunlong, I am now a member of the Dragon Guard Pavilion. Do you really dare to kill me?" Lan Mingyu shouted.
"Even now, you still try to pressure me with the Dragon Guard Pavilion? How ridiculous. By the way, when I killed your father, I already told him to wait for you on the road to the Yellow Springs. If you hurry, you might just catch up!"
Xiao Yunlong let out a cold sneer, and at the same time, his right fingers exerted force. In an instant, he ended the other party's life.
Lan Mingyu's eyes widened, unable to rest in peace even in death. He never imagined that despite bringing out his powerful master, he would still be no match for Xiao Yunlong.
"Xiao, you dare to kill someone from the Dragon Guard Pavilion! You have great courage! Do you know this is a capital offense!" the elderly man in the coarse cloth robe continued to roar through gritted teeth.
Xiao Yunlong glanced at him coldly and said, "Old man, considering you are a Guardian Elder of the Dragon Guard Pavilion, I will spare your dog's life for now. If you dare to shout again, do you believe I won't destroy you as well?"
Perhaps sensing the sharp killing intent and authority emanating from Xiao Yunlong, the Guardian Elder was intimidated and dared not speak further.
He gritted his teeth, suppressed the restless energy within him, forced himself to stand up, and then staggered away, his steps unsteady.
However, as he reached the street corner, the long-robed elder paused, gritted his teeth, and said word by word, "Listen, this matter is not over. The majesty of the Dragon Guard Pavilion is not something a mortal like you can provoke. You just wait!"
"Good, I will wait!" Xiao Yunlong sneered indifferently, not bothering to pay much attention. What was the Dragon Guard Pavilion? As long as his power was strong enough, he would suppress them!
"Have the servants clean up, and let's go. Head to the foot of the Taihang Mountains immediately!" With a wave of Xiao Yunlong's hand, everyone immediately took action. Several cars roared off towards the west.
At the same time, the brothers Long Feixiong and Long Feitian were also on their way to the foot of the Taihang Mountains.
In a stretched luxury car, Long Feitian asked, "Big brother, after more than a month of running around, have all the preparations been made?"
Long Feixiong said coldly, "Of course. I promised and gave up a significant portion of the profits, which is how I persuaded those old fellows to agree to take action. A total of eight people, including four deacons from the Dragon Guard Pavilion and four deacons from the Ancient Martial Hua Xia Alliance!"
"Eight deacons, that means eight super experts in the Yin-Yang realm. Then there's no problem. It seems tonight, that dog Xiao Yunlong is definitely going to die!"
Long Feitian grinned and sneered.
Long Feixiong smiled proudly and said, "Not only that, but I just received news that our Jiutian, and that girl from the Feng family, have also returned from that mysterious place. I believe they will be back soon!"
"Jiutian is also back?" Long Feitian exclaimed with joy.
"Yes, and it is said that Jiutian has already half a foot into the legendary Divine Dao realm. If he can be the first among the other young pavilion masters to break through and achieve the Divine Dao realm, then he will be stable for the next Dragon Guard Pavilion Master!" Long Feixiong chuckled.
"Good heavens, I didn't expect Jiutian's cultivation to be so powerful. If he can really become the Dragon Guard Pavilion Master, then our Long family will truly soar like a dragon into the heavens and become the number one family in the Dragon Country!" Long Feitian's eyes revealed unconcealed excitement and eagerness.
Long Feixiong waved his hand. "However, we cannot afford to be careless or complacent. It is said that the Great Master's disciple, Bu Qingyun, upon learning that Jiutian had half a foot into the Divine Dao realm, actually entered the forbidden area of that mysterious place, attempting to break through by force. Bu Qingyun's cultivation and talent are truly terrifying. If he hadn't become the Great Master's disciple years ago, even the Dragon Guard Pavilion Master would have intended to take him as a disciple. This kid is a major competitor for our Jiutian!"
"That's true. However, since our Jiutian has already taken the lead in stepping into the Divine Dao realm, he is clearly ahead of Bu Qingyun. Moreover, Jiutian's master is the Vice Pavilion Master of the Dragon Guard Pavilion. In terms of background and cultivation, he is stronger than that Bu Qingyun. Furthermore, if Jiutian truly gets together with that girl from the Feng family, it will be equivalent to gaining the support of the Feng family. At that time, securing the position of the next Dragon Guard Pavilion Master will undoubtedly be a certainty!" Long Feitian said.
"Yes, I am also very confident. I believe that in the near future, our Long family will surely soar to the heavens and shock the world!"
Long Feixiong laughed heartily, and both brothers showed excited expressions. As for Xiao Yunlong, whom they were about to face, he had become insignificant to them.
In fact, from the very beginning, the Long family had never truly taken Xiao Yunlong seriously. Otherwise, the ambush outside the capital more than a year ago would not have resulted in the Wang family's old master not dispatching true experts.
This time, the Long family's preparations, in addition to inviting four deacons from the Dragon Guard Pavilion and the Hua Xia Alliance, also brought out more than thirty of their top experts, all with the aim of capturing Xiao Yunlong and his subordinates in one fell swoop, eliminating them as future troubles.
Currently, the Long family's convoy was advancing majestically towards the foot of the Taihang Mountains. An hour later, in the dead of night, they finally arrived at a platform at the foot of the mountain.
"This place looks like it has good feng shui. Let's do it here!" Long Feixiong snorted and got out of the car.
"Big brother, didn't you say you invited four deacons from the Dragon Guard Pavilion and the Ancient Martial Hua Xia Alliance? Where are they?" Long Feitian asked, looking around.
The wind howled in the mountains, and the temperature was quite cold at night. Dozens of the Long family's top experts alighted and gathered on the platform, but the super experts from the Dragon Guard Pavilion and the Hua Xia Alliance were nowhere to be seen.
Long Feixiong smiled faintly. "They are not in the cars. This is to prevent that brat Xiao Yunlong from sensing it early and not daring to come to the battle. After all, if that Xiao fellow knew that we had eight super experts in the Yin-Yang realm, he would probably be so scared that he would wet himself and wouldn't dare to come!"
"That's true, but where are those eight super experts in the Yin-Yang realm now?" Long Feitian asked.
"They have naturally arrived as well. In fact, they followed us all the way here, but with our martial cultivation, we cannot detect them in the dark!"
Long Feixiong chuckled and then said, "You don't need to worry. The only thing I'm worried about now is whether that Xiao fellow will hear some wind beforehand and dare not come to the battle but seize the opportunity to escape!"
"I have this concern as well. Xiao Yunlong's martial talent is good. If he seizes the opportunity to escape and hide, and then secretly cultivates for another twenty years, it will probably be even more difficult to suppress him then," Long Feitian also sighed with worry.
In fact, their worries were completely unnecessary. If the Long brothers knew that not long ago, Xiao Yunlong had heavily injured a Guardian Pavilion Master of the Dragon Guard Pavilion with a single move, then the ones who would be scared and dare not come to the battle would be the Long brothers themselves.
Soon, the lights of several cars appeared in the distance.
"They're here!" Long Feitian suddenly pointed at the car lights ahead and said.
"Good! That dog Xiao has guts. He escaped a year ago, but tonight, no matter what, we must completely kill him!"
Long Feixiong gritted his teeth and shouted, his eyes flashing with intense killing intent.