80: Chapter 80 Hu Yanjue

These two were sent by the Xiao Family. The middle-aged man was named Xiao Ang, a Level 7 Martial Artist at the Soul Transformation stage. The young man was named Xiao Qi, his younger brother, whose strength was at the 4th Realm.

A Soul Transformation expert and a Grandmaster Martial Artist had both arrived at the foot of Yin Mountain, with only one purpose: they were here for Huyan Jue.

As a Level 7 Martial Artist, Xiao Ang had his own pride. Being sent by the Family to invite this Huyan Jue made him somewhat displeased. After all, he was a Level 7 Martial Artist; his strength was evident, and Huyan Jue might not even be his match.

But he had to complete the Family's mission.

"Huyan Jue, the Xiao Family requests an audience!"

Xiao Ang let out a breath, his voice resonating throughout the entire Yin Mountain. His tone actually carried a hint of arrogance, as he did not hold this Huyan Jue in high regard.

"Big brother, is this Huyan Jue really as strong as the rumors say? Does the Old Ancestor really want to invite him to leave the mountain?" Xiao Qi asked with some curiosity.

When Huyan Jue made a name for himself, it was already a matter of the previous generation. Xiao Qi had only heard vague rumors and didn't know the details. Moreover, there were pitifully few rumors about Huyan Jue now; basically, no one talked about him anymore.

"Rumors are just hearsay. I estimate he is just at the level of having just stepped into the 7th Realm," Xiao Ang speculated.

But just at this moment.

The entire Yin Mountain suddenly trembled. A mass of purple Yin Qi gathered a hundred meters in the air, resembling a vortex, gradually forming a giant face.

"This..." Xiao Qi's expression was one of shock.

Even Xiao Ang's expression became grave.

The giant face formed by the purple color slowly opened its mouth. A black shadow descended from the sky like a falling meteorite, smashing toward the ground with a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air.

Boom!

With a loud bang, dust soared into the sky, gravel flew everywhere, and the ground was smashed into a half-meter deep crater. The shockwaves caused the airflow to surge.

Even Xiao Ang, a Level 7 Martial Artist, was forced back several steps by the impact, though he quickly steadied himself. He immediately protected Xiao Qi; otherwise, with Xiao Qi's strength, he would certainly have been blown away.

Xiao Ang's expression was one of shock. The height just now was at least a hundred meters. Someone jumping down from a hundred meters in the air—could it be...

"The Xiao Family?"

A hoarse voice slowly rang out. When the dust settled, a black shadow appeared in the half-meter crater. Wrapped in Yin Qi, it slowly levitated from the crater and stood on the ground.

It was a withered, hunched old man. His back was bent like an old bow, his skin clung to his bones like dry firewood, and he clutched a bone cane in his hand, his knuckles craggy like ghost claws. Yet, this old man, who seemed to have one foot in the grave, brought with him a diffusion of coldness upon his appearance. The surrounding air froze like ice, and it seemed as if even the light was swallowed up.

The terrifying pressure radiating from his body was suffocating.

Swoosh!

Immediately after, another figure flashed out from the mountain; it was Elder Yinshan.

"Teacher!" Elder Yinshan said respectfully.

The person who jumped down from a hundred meters in the air was none other than Huyan Jue.

"Are you from the Xiao Family?" Huyan Jue frowned slightly, his voice hoarse and his speech slow.

"Senior Huyan Jue... we heard that the supreme treasure of your Witchcraft Path was stolen by someone?" Xiao Ang had completely lost his previous contempt, and he even changed how he addressed Huyan Jue.

What a joke.

To be able to jump from a hundred meters high and remain unscathed meant his Physical Body was at least as tough as copper and iron. Even a Level 7 Martial Artist like himself couldn't possibly do that.

Huyan Jue was at least a Level 7 Martial Artist at the Peak, and might even be at the Eighth Realm level.

Moreover, Xiao Ang could feel a terrifying aura from Huyan Jue that made him feel suffocated. Without needing to think, he knew Huyan Jue's strength was definitely above his own.

Huyan Jue certainly knew of this matter, but his gaze toward Xiao Ang turned sharper. "What, is your Xiao Family here to mock my Witchcraft Path?"

As his words fell, an extremely terrifying chill pressed down like a great mountain. Both Xiao Ang and Xiao Qi couldn't help but shiver, having the illusion of falling into an abyss.

"Senior Huyan Jue, our Xiao Family has already investigated this person," Xiao Ang said hurriedly.

"Speak!"

"That person is named Qin Chuan, from the Kyoto Qin Family. This is his information." Xiao Ang presented Qin Chuan's information.

Elder Yinshan took Qin Chuan's information. After carefully reading it, he said excitedly, "Teacher, it is him!"

Huyan Jue did not look at the information but instead looked at Xiao Ang and Xiao Qi. "Your Xiao Family has countless Martial Artists. How is it that you need to invite me to leave the mountain to deal with one person?"

Xiao Ang explained, "The other party is from the Kyoto Qin Family. Our Xiao Family has a decent relationship with the Qin Family, so it is not convenient for us to make a move. However, I have delivered the information. As for whether Senior Huyan Jue decides to act, that is naturally not something I can interfere with. But I heard that the supreme treasure of the Witchcraft Path was stolen; doesn't Senior Huyan Jue want to take it back?"

"Is the Kyoto Qin Family very powerful?" Huyan Jue asked indifferently.

"Not particularly powerful." Xiao Ang shook his head and smiled. "Senior Huyan Jue, we have already prepared a helicopter for you. Whenever you decide to go, you can simply board the helicopter."

"This Junior will take his leave now."

After saying these words, Xiao Ang left with Xiao Qi.

With the Ancestor of the Xiao Family backing them, Huyan Jue naturally wouldn't do anything to them.

"Teacher, this Xiao Family is clearly trying to use us as a spear," Elder Yinshan said with some displeasure.

"Haha!"

Huyan Jue laughed wildly. "It matters not. In my life, I, Huyan Jue, have traversed everywhere; there is no place I cannot go. Besides, the supreme treasure of my Witchcraft Path was stolen; no matter what, it must be retrieved."

"I will let this Qin Chuan know that the Witchcraft Path cannot be insulted!"

Elder Yinshan's expression brightened. He had long wanted revenge, but his teacher had been in seclusion and only came out a few days ago.

Finally... there was a chance to take revenge!

"But what is the purpose of this Xiao Family? With their strength, dealing with this Qin Chuan should be as easy as flipping their palms, right?" Although Elder Yinshan was eager for revenge, he hadn't lost his reason. The Xiao Family was the number one Martial Arts Family; even the people they sent were Level 7 Martial Artists. Could they really not resolve a single Qin Chuan?

"Hehe, over in Kyoto, they are just more concerned about face. If they were to act directly, they would have no justification. Furthermore, under the feet of the Emperor, even a Land Immortal cannot act recklessly. As for what their purpose is, it is not important to me."

Huyan Jue didn't care at all. Even if the Xiao Family had other motives, he wouldn't take it to heart. When one's strength reaches a certain level, there are many things that no longer need to be cared about.

"Let's go, to Kyoto!"

"I will destroy the Qin Family!"

...

Qin Chuan slowly opened his eyes. In these short few days, he had attempted to break through to the Divine Sea stage, but unfortunately, he failed. However, it didn't matter; he hadn't had high expectations to begin with. It was just a pity for the Qin Family, as their foundation had basically been drained by him.

However, Qin Chuan wouldn't feel any guilt. He slowly stood up and came outside. It was now eleven o'clock in the morning. When the sunlight shone on his body, a warmth rose up.

Today was already January 1st, New Year's Day.

It was also the start of the Qin Family Annual Meeting.

Qin Chuan slowly let out a breath and lifted his foot to walk toward the Qin Family hall.

The Qin Family Annual Meeting, officially beginning...