170: Chapter 170 The Undead

Xiao Yi took a deep breath, suppressing the panic in his heart.

His gaze was fixed tightly on Ouyang Changqing in Xiang Ting's hands.

He said in a deep voice, "As long as you hand Ouyang Changqing over to me, I will immediately take him and leave this continent. From this day forward, I will never set foot on Lingyun Continent again!"

Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, "So, Ouyang Changqing is truly crucial to you?"

Isn't this a heaven-sent opportunity?

As soon as his voice fell, a majestic and vast pressure from a Saint suddenly swept over.

The Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth became chaotic, and several figures arrived treading on the air.

A trace of surprise flashed in Xiang Tian's eyes, followed by a smile at the corner of his mouth.

He said loudly to Xiao Yi, "Xiao Yi, with so many Saint Old Ancestors gathered here, where else can you run?"

The hanging heart was finally completely at ease.

Even if the mecha's time limit had been reached, with these Saint Old Ancestors here, he would not be driven into a desperate situation.

Ancestor Zhou took a step forward first, his gaze sweeping over the chaotic battlefield.

With brows tightly locked, he asked in a deep voice, "What is going on? Why has it come to this?"

"Ancestor Zhou, the situation is this…"

Xiang Ting stepped forward and concisely recounted the full story of Xiao Yi lurking in the Dayun Kingdom, coveting the Great Sun Heaven Technique, and besieging the Ouyang Family.

"He dares to covet our Zhou Family's Great Sun Heaven Technique?" Ancestor Zhou's brows knitted even tighter.

But after a moment, he returned to calmness and turned his gaze toward Xiao Yi.

"Xiao Yi, you can never learn the mysteries of the Great Sun Heaven Technique."

As an Old Ancestor of the Zhou Family, he naturally knew the secrets of the Great Sun Heaven Technique.

This Cultivation Technique is extremely domineering and requires a naturally compatible Physique to Cultivate.

He had also tried to Cultivate it back then, but had never made any progress.

If not for this, his cultivation would not have remained at the Early Stage of the Saint Realm.

Xiao Yi, however, did not care at all, his gaze still locked on Ouyang Changqing.

"As long as I can take away the person who can Cultivate it, everything is negotiable."

A trace of realization flashed in Ancestor Zhou's eyes.

"You want to capture Ouyang Changqing and force him to teach you the cultivation method of the Great Sun Heaven Technique?"

He paused. A mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth, "Then you are going to be disappointed."

How could Ancestor Zhou not know that Ouyang Changqing could Cultivate the Great Sun Heaven Technique?

He had once asked Ouyang Changqing for advice back then and even personally tried to imitate the cultivation.

In the end, it all ended in failure.

Even though Ouyang Changqing was naturally compatible, he had only cultivated the surface level.

To this day, he has not been able to Cultivate the first level to Perfection.

It is impossible for him to teach the complete method.

"As long as I take the person away and return to my clan, I have my own ways to make him speak. This does not require Ancestor Zhou's concern." Xiao Yi's tone was flat.

"Why waste words on him!" Yue Lin, who was on the side, could no longer hold back.

Seeing Xiao Yi being so arrogant at this moment, she immediately shouted angrily, flashed her figure, raised her hand, and struck a palm toward Xiao Yi.

"Bang—!" The two palm forces collided, the loud noise deafening.

Yue Lin's arm went numb, her figure involuntarily retreated several steps, and she almost fell.

Just as she was unsteady and about to fall from the air, the mecha suddenly extended a giant hand, steadily catching her.

Yue Lin was stunned for a moment, then reacted. She looked at the mecha in disbelief and exclaimed, "You… are you alive?"

As soon as she said this, the several Saint Old Ancestors present turned their heads, their gazes all cast toward the mecha.

Could this unknown iron lump actually move on its own?

Inside the mecha cockpit, Xiang Tian shook his head helplessly: He had originally wanted to keep a low profile, but he didn't expect that after Yue Lin's commotion, he was exposed anyway.

"It's me." Xiang Tian's voice came through the amplification device, falling clearly into everyone's ears.

Yue Lin's whole body shook, and she subconsciously spoke, "Ah? Xiang Tian? How could it be you?"

"Who else could it be but me?" Xiang Tian responded with a smile, then controlled the mecha to bring Yue Lin into the cockpit.

"Xiang Tian, didn't you go to the Heavenly Sword Sect? Why are you here, and why are you controlling such a strange thing?" Yue Lin was confused and blurted out a series of questions.

Xiang Tian had no mind to answer her questions at the moment. He controlled the mecha to turn toward the several Saint Old Ancestors.

"Old Ancestors, Xiao Yi is very difficult to deal with. He is wearing a piece of armor that is a treasure with extremely strong defense; ordinary attacks cannot break through its defense at all."

The several Saint Old Ancestors were still bewildered and had not yet recovered from their shock. Having lived for so many years, this was the first time they had seen something as strange as a mecha.

Xiang Tian coughed lightly and reminded, "Ahem, Old Ancestors, the current situation is urgent. Let's deal with Xiao Yi first. After he is resolved, it won't be too late to explain the origin of this mecha to everyone."

"Hmm!" The Old Ancestors finally came to their senses. They nodded one after another, collected their thoughts, and refocused their gazes on Xiao Yi, their expressions becoming increasingly grave.

Ancestor Qin stepped forward first, his eyes as sharp as knives. He said in a deep voice, "I want to try it myself to see if this armor's defense is really as solid as you say!"

He channeled all his Spiritual Qi, and a ball of golden energy condensed in his palm. He raised his hand and struck a palm.

"Bang—!" The palm force landed heavily on Xiao Yi. But Xiao Yi stood motionless, the armor on his body did not even show a single scratch, and it remained intact. He himself was completely unharmed.

Ancestor Qin withdrew his palm, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes. Then he nodded slowly, "The defense of this armor is indeed extremely strong; the power of an ordinary Saint cannot break through its defense at all."

"Everyone stop, do not engage any further." Ancestor Zhou raised his hand and waved it, stopping the several Old Ancestors who wanted to step forward and continue testing. He turned his gaze back to Xiao Yi and asked, "Xiao Yi, what kind of deal do you want to make?"

A flash of light passed through Xiao Yi's eyes, and he then said, "As long as you hand Ouyang Changqing over to me, from now on, if anyone from your Zhou Family steps into the Heavens and Myriad Worlds, you might be able to receive the full support of my race, and even take this opportunity to let the Zhou Family rise and rank among the great clans of the Heavens."

When he spoke, his eyes were unfocused, glancing around from time to time. Xiang Tian's brows were tightly locked, and he felt that something was wrong. But for a moment, he could not detect where the problem lay.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Zhou's expression changed drastically. His brows were tightly locked, "You… you are actually not from this continent?"

Regarding the Heavens and Myriad Worlds, he had once seen some records in the ancient books of the Zhou Family. Those great clans of the Heavens had incomparably formidable strength. Great experts emerged in their clans, and a casual strike could destroy the heavens and the earth. If Lingyun Continent were not protected by the ancient Restriction, those great experts of the Heavens would only need one palm to shatter the entire Lingyun Continent and turn all living beings on the continent into dust.

A curve appeared at the corner of Xiao Yi's mouth as he patted the armor on his body. He said indifferently, "I possess such a powerful defensive Magic Treasure, which is enough to prove my identity. If you insist on not letting me leave, then… from now on, Lingyun Continent will probably never know peace again."

His words were not alarmist. With his cultivation in the Saint Realm, plus this unsolvable defensive armor, no matter which corner of Lingyun Continent he was in, he was an existence like a bug. If he really went crazy and slaughtered wantonly, no one in the entire Lingyun Continent could stop him.

Ancestor Qin's brows were tightly locked. He said with a grave expression, "Ancestor Zhou, I have already tested it just now. The defense of the armor on his body is indeed extremely strong. Even if all of us Old Ancestors join forces and concentrate all our firepower, we might not be able to break through its defense. It is better to… send him away early, so as to avoid him causing chaos in Lingyun Continent. At that time, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Ancestor Zhou was silent for a moment. He repeatedly weighed the pros and cons in his heart: Xiao Yi coveted the Great Sun Heaven Technique, but it was impossible for him to learn it. Ouyang Changqing had only cultivated the surface level, and even if he were taken away by Xiao Yi, he might not be able to leak the complete Cultivation Technique. But if they insisted on blocking him, once Xiao Yi went mad, not only would Lingyun Continent suffer a catastrophe, but they, the Old Ancestors, might not be able to retreat unscathed. Moreover, Ouyang Changqing being able to Cultivate the Great Sun Heaven Technique was just blind luck, having a naturally compatible Physique. This kind of luck was not something everyone had. Even if Xiao Yi took him away, he might not get what he wanted.

Having figured this out, Ancestor Zhou did not hesitate anymore. He nodded decisively, "Fine, you can take Ouyang Changqing away."

He changed the subject. He looked at Xiao Yi with sharp eyes, "However, the person you are taking away is related to our Zhou Family's ancestral Cultivation Technique. This in itself violates our clan's ancestral teachings. What will you use to exchange with us?"

Upon hearing this, a trace of joy flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes. He nodded quickly, "It should be so."

He took out a piece of armor from his storage ring and threw it toward Ancestor Zhou. The armor was pitch black, its surface had no luster, and it looked extremely ugly. It even bore traces of age.

"Don't look at this armor's ugly appearance and lack of luster; its defensive capability is extremely powerful, enough to withstand a full-force strike from a powerhouse of the Saint King Realm." Xiao Yi explained with a smile, delivering the armor in front of Ancestor Zhou, "I have already shown my sincerity. Is this enough?"

Ancestor Zhou reached out and caught the armor, weighing it in his hands a few times; it was heavy. He could vaguely feel a majestic defensive power around it. The corner of his mouth twitched, and he said truthfully, "It is indeed… a bit ugly."

"Appearance is only secondary; practicality is key." Xiao Yi waved his hand dismissively. "This is a treasure-level defensive armor, by no means comparable to ordinary armor. As long as you drip blood to recognize the master, you can change its appearance at will to fit your body, and the defensive power can also be exerted to the extreme."

He scanned the crowd present again, and his gaze finally fell back on Ouyang Changqing. He asked, "Since I have already given you the armor, then… can I take Ouyang Changqing away now?"

The several Saint Old Ancestors looked at each other, still somewhat hesitant. After all, Ouyang Changqing was related to the Great Sun Heaven Technique, and letting Xiao Yi take him away like this was ultimately somewhat inappropriate.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi's brows were tightly locked. "I have already compromised to this point, even giving you the most precious defensive armor of my clan. Do not go back on your word! Otherwise, do not blame me for being impolite. When that time comes, the entire Lingyun Continent will have to pay the price for your decision!"

Ancestor Zhou took a deep breath and pondered for another moment. Finally, he gritted his teeth and nodded, "Fine! Deal!"

He grabbed Ouyang Changqing from Xiang Ting's hand and threw him toward Xiao Yi.

A look of wild joy flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes. He quickly flashed his figure and caught Ouyang Changqing. He laughed loudly, "Hahaha! Good, good, good! Excellent! As long as I take him back, I can become a hero in the clan!"

He took a Talisman from his storage ring and gently pinched it with his fingertips. The Talisman instantly burned to ashes, and a pitch-black spatial rift suddenly appeared behind him. From within the rift, a strange and powerful aura could be vaguely felt.

Xiao Yi quickly shouted toward the rift, "Clan Chief! This subordinate has not failed the mission. I have finally obtained the Zhou Family's Great Sun Heaven Technique! I have brought Ouyang Changqing, the only one who can Cultivate the Great Sun Heaven Technique!"

From within the rift came an old and majestic voice. It carried a hint of approval and excitement, "Very good! Xiao Yi, you have done very well! You will be a great hero of our Undead Race. This Clan Chief will certainly reward you heavily, allowing you to break through your current Realm and reach a higher level!"

"Thank you, Clan Chief!" Xiao Yi was full of flattery and quickly bowed to salute. "This subordinate will take Ouyang Changqing back now and await the Clan Chief's judgment!"

"Come back!"

As the old voice from the rift fell, a powerful suction force came from the rift. Xiao Yi, carrying Ouyang Changqing, drifted involuntarily toward the rift. Very quickly, they were swallowed by the rift.

Before leaving, Xiao Yi's voice came from the rift. "People of the Zhou Family, remember this well! The Great Sun Heaven Technique has already been mastered by our Undead Race. From now on, your Zhou Family will never have a day to rise again! Hahaha!"

As soon as his voice fell, that pitch-black spatial rift slowly closed.

"Damn it! It was actually someone from the Undead Race!" Ancestor Zhou was trembling with anger, veins bulging on his forehead, his fists clenched tightly.

"I should have thought of it sooner! Apart from the Undead Race, no other race would be so persistent and covetous of our Zhou Family's Great Sun Heaven Technique!"

At this moment, he regretted it deeply. If he had known earlier that Xiao Yi was from the Undead Race, even if he had to exhaust all his strength, he would never have handed Ouyang Changqing over to Xiao Yi, even if it meant plunging the entire Zhou Family into crisis. He would never have let the Undead Race succeed!

"Does this Undead Race have any grievance with your Zhou Family?" The other Saint Old Ancestors, seeing this, all focused their gazes on Ancestor Zhou and asked with grave expressions.

To make Ancestor Zhou lose his composure to this extent, and even regret it so much, it was clear that the grievance between this Undead Race and the Zhou Family was by no means a small matter.

Ancestor Zhou took a deep breath, suppressing the anger and regret in his heart. "Grievance? It is more than just a grievance! That is an irreconcilable blood feud! Back then, it was precisely because of the pursuit by the Undead Race that our Zhou Family's ancestors were forced to take the remaining clansmen and flee into Lingyun Continent. Relying on the continent's ancient Restriction, they were able to survive to this day and avoid the pursuit of the Undead Race!"

A trace of despair and sorrow flashed in his eyes: "I never imagined that they had actually sent people to infiltrate Lingyun Continent and even laid in ambush for decades, all just to covet our Zhou Family's Great Sun Heaven Technique! Now, Ouyang Changqing has been taken away, and the cultivation method of the Great Sun Heaven Technique will sooner or later be mastered by the Undead Race. Even if our Zhou Family produces talented descendants in the future, I fear there will never be another chance to avenge this hatred of our clan's destruction!"