Chapter 388 A Moon-level expert has arrived?! A guest elder's token?!

Within the rift tearing through the sky.

Blood-colored light poured down like a waterfall.

Staining the entire valley a dark red.

That massive, blood-red claw, dozens of zhang in size, slowly withdrew.

Deep within the rift, a more solid blood-colored figure was condensing.

Following that, a behemoth over sixty meters long squeezed out from the rift.

Its dark red scales glinted with a cold, metallic luster in the bloodlight; its wings spanned half the sky, and every flap kicked up a blood-red storm, swirling debris dozens of meters into the air.

Those giant eyes, like two blood-colored moons, looked down at the people on the ground as if a god were looking down at ants.

Even more terrifying was the corrosive blood mist it exhaled; wherever it passed, vegetation withered instantly, and the ground was pitted with smoking holes.

Little Skylark's wingspan was only a few meters, and before this sixty-meter behemoth...

It was like the difference between a sparrow and an eagle...

No, it was more like a comparison between an eagle and a dragon.

The giant beast only had to flap its wings lightly for the resulting airflow to make Little Skylark's body sway, letting out a terrified wail.

Jiang Yun looked up, his vision completely filled by this giant beast, and he sucked in a breath of cold air.

“What a terrifying Aura! This is likely an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert...”

He didn't even need to use his innate intelligence to check.

The Aura displayed by the behemoth before him...

...already allowed him to perceive its terrifying strength.

The pressure it radiated and its powerful Aura were definitely not something Fox Immortal could compare to.

Eclipse Moon Rank.

He had seen many at the Appraiser Guild before.

But at that time, there was no comparison.

He hadn't been able to sense the formidable Aura of those experts.

Now that he had a point of comparison...

...he realized the terrifying strength and power of an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert.

Just as Jiang Yun was sizing up the giant beast.

Immediately after.

The pressure of the Eclipse Moon Rank crushed down like something physical.

The Light-Devouring Domain maintained by Nether Abyss shattered instantly.

Fragments of black light flew in all directions like glass; Nether Abyss let out a muffled groan as he was forced out of the darkness back to his original form, falling heavily to the ground.

Blood Lady's face turned pale, her legs went soft and she knelt directly on the ground, her body trembling uncontrollably.

The Blood Fiend Restriction within her began to grow chaotic, as if it might backfire at any moment.

Iron Mountain Liu was in even worse shape, lying prone on the ground.

He didn't even have the strength to lift his head; his teeth chattered, and he couldn't even speak.

Struck by the pressure, Little Skylark fell directly from the sky, tumbling a few times on the ground before barely stabilizing herself, letting out a mournful cry, her eyes full of fear.

Only Fox Immortal.

She slowly descended from the air, her knees bending slightly as her feet touched the ground, but she ultimately did not kneel.

Her nine tails all flared out, and her Five Elements Origin Law circulated frantically to resist the terrifying pressure of the Eclipse Moon Rank.

But her expression was extremely strained, fine beads of sweat broke out on her forehead, and her lips were tightly pursed.

This was the first time since her Breakthrough that she felt such a terrifying sense of oppression.

Peak Third Stage of Meteor Rank versus Eclipse Moon Rank.

A gap of an entire major Realm.

Although she could crush a Meteorite Level 8, facing an Eclipse Moon Rank, she would likely struggle even to protect herself.

Jiang Yun also felt as if a mountain were pressing down on him.

As the pressure hit him, he felt his legs tremble slightly, but he gritted his teeth and held on, refusing to fall.

The beast taming armor condensation Armguard components operated secretly, borrowing a portion of Little Fire's power to stabilize his form.

At the same time, a golden light flashed deep in his eyes as he pushed his Innate Talent Skill to its limit, his vision piercing through the blood-red light.

He was checking the information of this Elder.

As the Innate Talent Skill was activated.

The Elder's information appeared as data entries beside him.

After reading the information.

Jiang Yun's expression turned solemn.

Second Elder of the Huang Family.

Huang Wuji!

Realm: Eclipse Moon Rank Stage Two.

Identity: Second Elder of the provincial capital's Huang Family, a powerful figure in the clan.

Tamed Beast: Blood Hell Demon Dragon.

Eclipse Moon Rank Stage Two.

Jiang Yun's heart was shaken.

Eclipse Moon Rank Stage Two!

This already exceeded his current capacity to handle.

The one who came was indeed the Second Elder, and his speed was much faster than he had anticipated.

If this person wanted to kill them.

They would likely find it impossible to escape even if they had wings.

Before an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert, they were simply too weak.

While Jiang Yun was sizing up the other party.

The blood-colored figure stepped completely out of the rift.

Huang Wuji stepped onto the Void Realm, each step causing space to tremble.

An expert of his level.

Could already utilize 60% of his tamed beast's strength.

Even without summoning the beast.

His own power had become extremely terrifying.

Completely on par with a high-stage Falling Star Rank beast.

Gradually.

His figure was fully revealed before everyone.

His Aura was already pressing down so hard that those present could barely breathe.

Behind him, the Blood Hell Demon Dragon let out a low growl, making the entire valley shake.

He stood high above, his gaze sweeping across the field like a god examining ants.

When he saw the Elder's corpse on the ground, which had turned into a withered husk.

His eyes suddenly turned cold. Seeing the remains of the Blood Hell Demon Bat nearby, Killing Intent shot out of his eyes like something tangible.

“Was it you who killed a member of my Huang Family?”

Huang Wuji spoke, his voice like ice from the Nine Nether.

The Killing Intent of the Eclipse Moon Rank was like a physical thing, turning into a blood-red wave that swept across the field.

The ground cracked, and debris was shattered by the Aura.

Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu both spat out a mouthful of blood, their faces turning as white as paper.

Iron Mountain Liu's teeth chattered, and his voice changed pitch.

“Ec... Eclipse Moon Rank... It's over, it's completely over...”

Blood Lady's eyes were full of despair; her whole body trembled, and tears even began to flow.

“Against such an expert... we don't even have the right to run away...”

Her heart had reached the absolute peak of despair.

It was over; they were dead for sure.

If an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert acted, they likely wouldn't even have whole corpses left.

She even began to regret why she had sided with Jiang Yun.

But it was too late for any of that now.

Iron Mountain Liu lay on the ground, not even having the courage to beg for mercy.

Only one thought remained in his mind.

To calmly face the arrival of his own death...

Fox Immortal's expression was grave, her nine tails slightly gathering power.

She knew that if they really fought, she could at most last three moves.

However, she still stood in front of Jiang Yun, with no intention of retreating.

Jiang Yun sensed this.

And he felt a bit more gratitude toward Fox Immortal in his heart.

Nether Abyss struggled to crawl up from the ground, covered in injuries.

Clearly, just a single burst of Aura had left him heavily wounded.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath.

He recalled Nether Abyss and Little Skylark back into the Beast Taming Space.

He sent a mental message for the two to go back and recover from their injuries.

After all, their presence here was no longer of much use.

If the Elder before them was determined to kill them.

They would likely be obliterated by the Elder in an instant.

But Jiang Yun didn't panic too much.

After all, he still had a trump card in his hand.

Jiang Yun steadied his mind, took a step forward, and cupped his hands in a respectful salute.

“Senior, this Junior, Jiang Yun, greets the Second Elder of the Huang Family.”

Huang Wuji was slightly taken aback.

“You recognize me?”

“This Junior does not know Senior,”

Jiang Yun said, neither humble nor arrogant.

“But before this Elder died, he shouted that the Second Elder would avenge him. I presume Senior must be that Second Elder.”

He explained the cause in a calm tone.

Since the Elder hadn't immediately dealt a killing blow.

Jiang Yun could only gamble that this Elder was reasonable.

“Senior, please listen. This Junior's killing of that Elder was truly a last resort. He was the one who wanted to kill me first; I only fought back out of self-preservation. Had he not been so aggressive, this Junior would never have dared to offend the majesty of the Huang Family.”

Huang Wuji sneered, the Killing Intent in his eyes growing even stronger.

“What a fine 'last resort'! What a fine 'self-preservation'!”

The pressure increased once more.

“If a member of my Huang Family wants to kill you, it is your honor! You actually dared to resist, and even dared to kill?!”

His voice was like thunder.

“Regardless of the reason, daring to kill a member of my Huang Family is a capital offense!”

“And the only reason this old man hasn't killed you yet is simply because I want to find out your origin. To have such a powerful tamed beast following you at such an age... boy, you'd better be able to name a faction that makes me fear you. Otherwise, today, you all must die!”

As the Elder's words fell.

The Blood Hell Demon Dragon roared in coordination, the sound waves making Jiang Yun's eardrums ache.

Blood Lady trembled all over, tears flowing uncontrollably.

Iron Mountain Liu lay on the ground, not even daring to lift his head.

However, facing the Killing Intent of an Eclipse Moon Rank, there wasn't the slightest trace of panic on Jiang Yun's face.

There was even a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

This made Huang Wuji frown.

How can this kid be so composed?

Could there really be a faction behind him that doesn't fear the Huang Family?

When he first saw Jiang Yun.

He had also immediately noticed the Falling Star Rank beast beside him.

To have a beast with such formidable combat power and Realm at such an age.

He thought to himself that this young man's background was likely not simple.

That was why he hadn't immediately dealt a killing blow.

Now, seeing how calm Jiang Yun was.

This suspicion grew even stronger in his heart.

The reason the Huang Family could stand tall in Shen City for a thousand years without falling.

Was also due to a measure of caution.

Although the youth before him had killed a member of his Huang Family.

That person wasn't actually that important to the Family.

If he accidentally offended some power they couldn't afford to cross because of this.

Bringing trouble to the Huang Family would be bad.

Jiang Yun saw through the Elder's thoughts.

And became even more composed.

“Is Senior certain you want to kill me?”

Jiang Yun spoke, his tone frighteningly calm.

“But before killing me, why not take a look at this thing first? It won't be too late to decide then.”

He unhurriedly took a token from his robe.

The token was pitch black, with a gold-embossed "Huang" character on the front and complex Family patterns on the back.

Reflecting the blood-red light.

The token emitted a faint halo.

The moment Huang Wuji saw the token.

His pupils shrank violently.

The Killing Intent on his face froze instantly.

Even the Blood Hell Demon Dragon behind him stopped roaring.

As if sensing its master's shock.

His voice even changed pitch slightly.

“This... this token's appearance is... my Huang Family's Guest Elder Token?!”

He made a beckoning gesture with his hand.

The token flew from Jiang Yun's hand into his palm.

He turned it over and over, inspecting it.

Upon sensing those familiar runes within.

His fingers trembled slightly.

After confirming it was genuine.

His expression became extremely complicated.

The Huang Family Guest Elder Token.

Only seven had ever been issued in the entire history of the Huang Family.

Every single one required a vote through the entire Clan Council of Elders.

And was personally bestowed by the Grand Elder.

The holder of the token is regarded as the Huang Family's most distinguished guest, with a status equal to a core Elder of the Family.

Anyone who dares to be disrespectful to a Guest Elder is equivalent to provoking the entire Huang Family.

Let alone killing one!

If he really killed him...

Even if he was the Second Elder of the Huang Family.

He would face disciplinary action from the Huang Family's high-level leadership, and might even be expelled from the Family.

The holders of these seven tokens were all, without exception, world-shaking figures.

There were Sect Heads of top-tier factions in the provincial capital, old monsters who lived in seclusion, and even terrifying existences that could make Sun-Level experts bow their heads.

And now.

This token was actually in the hands of a sixteen years old youth?!

Huang Wuji took a deep breath.

He suppressed the shock in his heart.

“How do you have my Huang Family's Guest Elder Token?!”

Jiang Yun smiled, his tone indifferent.

“Does Senior think this token was stolen or found by this Junior?”

Huang Wuji's face darkened at those words.

His Huang Family's Guest Elder Tokens.

Were extremely rare.

Every single person who obtained one was a powerful existence.

Stealing or robbing one was simply impossible.

“Answer my question!”

Huang Wuji said in a deep voice.

Jiang Yun remained neither humble nor arrogant.

“This token was personally handed to this Junior by the Grand Elder of the Huang Family, Senior Huang Mu.”

The moment he heard the name Huang Mu.

Huang Wuji froze completely.

Grand Elder Huang Mu.

He was a founding-level Elder of the Huang Family.

His seniority was on par with some of the Supreme Elders.

Even he, the Second Elder.

Had to be extremely respectful before the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder personally handed a Guest Elder Token to a sixteen-year-old youth?

What was this youth's background?

How could the Grand Elder think so highly of a young man?

Could it be... this youth had some faction behind him that even the Grand Elder was wary of?

Huang Wuji's gaze swept back and forth over Jiang Yun.

It was somewhat bizarre.

His Aura showed a cultivation of Purple Crystal Tier 5.

Yet that tamed beast was Falling Star Rank...

Could he be deliberately hiding his cultivation?

So well that even he couldn't see through it?

Moreover, that composure and calm on his face definitely didn't look faked.

And that Nine-Tailed Fox just now.

It could instant-kill a Meteorite Level 8 at the Peak Third Stage of Meteor Rank.

This was definitely no ordinary beast!

How could someone who owned such a beast be an ordinary person?

The more Huang Wuji thought, the more alarmed he became.

Someone who could have the Grand Elder personally bestow a Guest Elder Token could never be simple.

If he really killed this youth.

How would he explain it to the Grand Elder?

And... he knew the Grand Elder's temper...

If someone the Grand Elder valued was killed by him, the Grand Elder would likely cripple him personally.

Huang Wuji took a deep breath.

The Killing Intent on his face receded like a tide.

With a wave of his hand, the Blood Hell Demon Dragon let out a low growl and slowly withdrew its pressure.

Its sixty-meter massive body began to shrink, eventually becoming the size of a small snake, coiling around Huang Wuji's arm.

The blood-colored light covering the sky also dissipated, and the sky returned to being clear.

The terrifying Aura of the Eclipse Moon Rank withdrew like a tide.

The mountain pressing down on everyone vanished instantly.

A smile appeared on Huang Wuji's face.

Although that smile looked a bit awkward on his withered face, he was indeed smiling.

“So it's one of our own! A misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!”

He cupped his hands in a salute.

“This old man is Huang Wuji, Second Elder of the Huang Family. I did not know Little Friend was a Guest Elder of my Huang Family. I have offended you and hope Little Friend can forgive me.”

Then he looked at the Elder's corpse on the ground.

His tone became severe.

“This thing that didn't know its own place actually dared to act against a Guest Elder of my Huang Family, wanting to kill our Guest Elder! He got what he deserved! He deserved to die!”

He even added a final blow.

He kicked the withered husk on the ground, shattering it, his face full of disgust.

“Scum like this, dying ten thousand times wouldn't be enough!”

In the distance, Blood Lady slumped to the ground.

Her mind was a complete blank.

The Eclipse Moon Rank Expert who was just bursting with Killing Intent was now actually smiling?

Even calling him 'one of our own'?

Even cursing his own Family member for deserving death?

She even forgot to wipe the tear tracks from her face.

She just stared blankly.

Iron Mountain Liu, lying on the ground, slowly lifted his head.

His mouth was open wide enough to fit an egg.

He wondered if he was having a hallucination.

He rubbed his eyes and looked again.

That's right, that Eclipse Moon Rank Expert was indeed apologizing to Jiang Yun with a smile.

The shock in his heart was beyond measure.

Just who exactly was Jiang Yun?!

Fox Immortal's beautiful eyes flickered slightly.

But she wasn't too surprised.

After all, she was well aware of how high the status of Jiang Yun's other identity was.

Huang Wuji's change in attitude allowed Jiang Yun to breathe a sigh of relief.

He cupped his hands in return.

A faint smile remained on his face.

“Senior's words are too kind. This Junior also had no choice; I hope Senior will not blame me.”

Huang Wuji waved his hands repeatedly.

“No blame at all! Since Little Friend can produce the Guest Elder Token, you are the most distinguished guest of my Huang Family. This blind fool offended Little Friend; his death is well-deserved!”

As Huang Wuji spoke.

He suddenly changed the subject.

But asked tentatively: “I wonder... how did Little Friend come to know the Grand Elder of my Family? Where is your residence? And who might your Seniors be?”

Jiang Yun smiled slightly.

Naturally, he understood that Huang Wuji was testing his background.

He smiled composedly.

And responded calmly...