Chapter 256: It's Just About Killing and Arson
Yao Yan could feel the "warmth" of the many Hun Clan elders around him. With a humble expression on his face, he respectfully bowed to each of them under the introduction of Hun Xuzi. Their identities were extraordinary, especially the four elders standing at the front—these were the top experts of the Hun Clan, as evidenced by Hun Xuzi's attitude.
The name of Hun Yan also helped Yao Yan deduce the identities of the four elders.
Although the Four Devils Saint appeared only a few times in the original text, their names were extremely famous. They were known as the Four Devil Saints, all of whom had reached the late stage of Seven-Star Dou Zun. Their status was equivalent to the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan . Apart from the clan leader, Void Devouring Flame, and a few others, no one could compare with them.
"Since the cultivation method you practice requires devouring heavenly flames for evolution, it just so happens that our clan possesses the Void Devouring Flame. Perhaps it can give you a sub-flame and elevate your technique to another level... I'm also curious to see if your method has any limits," said one of the tall elders beside Hun Yan with keen interest.
The major imperial clans were always generous with resources for talented juniors, not fearing their juniors having high potential, but fearing that their talent would be too weak to handle too much training resources.
If the talent was too low and the person too weak, how could they handle such high-quality resources?
Take the sub-flames of the Void Devouring Flame, for example.
It was not like they could have Void Devouring Flame personally assist in refining it, right? If one didn't even have the ability to refine heavenly flames, it was better to abandon any other thoughts and leave the opportunity for someone else.
At this moment, the other Four Devil Saints shared the same mindset. They seemed to see an interesting project and were eager to see where Yao Yan's limits lay. Whether it was the cultivation method Yao Yan practiced or his unique constitution that could devour other races' bloodline power, both were extremely valuable for cultivation. The Hun Clan was exactly the place where training resources and bloodlines from various clans were in abundance!
Even heavenly flames were like this.
The Void Devouring Flame was the second-ranked heavenly flame, and it had already reached the level of Nine-Star Dou Sheng. It could freely split into sub-flames, and each sub-flame's power was no weaker than those of the heavenly flames ranked in the top ten—perhaps even stronger.
If necessary, the Hun Clan could even gather heavenly flames from various sources. There were many individuals and factions in the world that owned heavenly flames!
It was just about killing and arson~
In the eyes of the Hun Clan, everything outside could be taken as they pleased!
Not satisfied?
Let strength speak.
"I've already spoken with the Void Devouring Flame. If he can win the position of Young Clan Leader, he will be granted a sub-flame of the Void Devouring Flame... If not, the sub-flame will be given to someone else," Hun Xuzi said, his eyes flashing slightly.
Upon hearing this, the Four Devils Saints exchanged glances. One of them furrowed his brows and said, "That little madman's strength has already reached Seven-Star Dou Zun. His combat skills are impressive... To have them face each other so early seems unfair. It might be better to let him train for a while longer."
After speaking, he glanced at Yao Yan, clearly not optimistic about him.
The little madman's name was Hun Feng , a descendant of the previous Four Devil Saints. He had an extremely high talent, and from a young age, his bloodline aptitude had been discovered to be exceptional. Since he began cultivation, his progress had been rapid, reaching Dou Zun before the age of twenty. He then continued to challenge stronger opponents, and in just a few years, he had reached Seven-Star Dou Zun. The clan leader had once said that in no more than twenty years, he would step into the Dou Sheng realm.
Therefore, many regarded him as the future Young Clan Leader!
As for the other juniors, they were no match for him, and even the elders would find it hard to last a few moves against him. Hun Feng had his eyes set on the older generation and never bothered with peers, showing extreme arrogance.
"How would we know without trying? I think he can do it," Hun Xuzi patted Yao Yan's shoulder, his face becoming more serious as he said solemnly.
Yao Yan was a perfect creation that Hun Xuzi had carefully cultivated. He knew better than anyone about his potential, especially considering that Yao Yan had unexpectedly obtained the technique that allowed him to evolve through devouring heavenly flames. With these two factors combined, Yao Yan's talent had reached its peak!
Even Hun Feng , who had the divine bloodline talent, wasn't a match for Yao Yan in Hun Xuzi's eyes.
After all, there were many with divine bloodlines, but Yao Yan had only one, which was irreplaceable.
Hun Xuzi glanced at Yao Yan and asked, "So, how confident are you?"
"Seven-Star Dou Zun should be fine," Yao Yan smiled slightly and answered modestly. In truth, with his current Dou Qi cultivation and Hun power, he wasn't afraid of a Seven-Star Dou Zun. But Hun Feng had been carefully nurtured by the Hun Clan, so respect was necessary.
He was new here, and he couldn't be too arrogant. As the older generation said, "Be low-key in person and high-key in action!"
It would be better to directly knock Hun Feng down than to say too much.
"It seems my disciple is confident. The elders need not worry. After all, even if an accident occurs, we can stop it at any time right under your noses," Hun Xuzi smiled lightly. He wasn't planning to back down. Hun Feng had been arrogant for too long within the clan, and it was time to teach him a lesson.
Upon hearing this, Hun Yan and the others stopped speaking. They were also curious about Yao Yan's combat abilities. Talent was just talent; whether it could be fully realized depended on the individual.
"Well, take a few days to prepare. The day of the bloodline baptism is near," Hun Yan instructed Hun Xuzi.
"Understood," Hun Xuzi nodded in response.
Hun Yan and the others didn't say much more. They disappeared one by one, leaving the space to Hun Xuzi and Hun Miesheng.
It was somewhat amusing. The Hun Hall Master, so renowned on the Dou Qi Continent, had been keeping quiet ever since he sent Yao Yan here. His attitude was extremely humble, showing the status of someone doing the hard work.
Yao Yan didn't forget him, bowing slightly, "Thank you, Hall Master, for your guidance during this time."
"No need for thanks," Hun Miesheng's gaze softened as he looked at Yao Yan. He nodded slightly, then turned to Hun Xuzi and said, "Now that the disciple has been delivered, I should return to the Heavenly Hall. The lost Hun origin must be replenished quickly."
"I'll take care of the pills you need," Hun Xuzi promised. He wouldn't let Hun Miesheng settle the bill for nothing.
Hun Miesheng's eyes flickered slightly, then he smiled and turned to leave, vanishing into space.
With everyone gone, Yao Yan realized that they were in a large square. Numerous tall stone tablets stood around them, etched with black-red patterns that looked very peculiar.
Hun Xuzi turned to Yao Yan and, with a restrained smile, said, "Don't look too much. If you're interested later, you can explore it slowly. For now, focus on preparing. The challenge has been announced, and it would be embarrassing if you lose to that little madman. Losing face is one thing, but missing the opportunity is more important. Once you become the Hun Clan's Young Clan Leader, doors will open for you everywhere. You'll have free access to cultivation resources. Do you know what that means?"
"I understand, Master!" Yao Yan gathered his thoughts and replied solemnly.
"The thing I'm most pleased about is that you know your limits. Work hard. Once you claim the position of Young Clan Leader, the days ahead will be long and full of rewards!" Hun Xuzi laughed softly, then led Yao Yan out of the square toward his residence.
A short while later, Yao Yan and Hun Xuzi arrived at a mansion. Inside, there were quite a few maids and servants, all at least at the Dou Wang level, making the place look truly luxurious.
Even the Dou Wang and Dou Huang who could dominate the Gama Empire were nothing more than servants here!
"This is my residence in the Hun Clan. You'll stay here for now," Hun Xuzi said in front of everyone, then asked with rare concern, "Do you need anything?"
"I would like to know more about that so-called little madman, like the cultivation method he practices and his fighting techniques!" Yao Yan thought for a moment and slowly replied.
"Hun Yi, this is your responsibility," Hun Xuzi said coldly.
With that, the elderly man leading the group stepped forward, lowering his head in respect and answering, "Old servant understands."
Yao Yan scanned the elder, Hun Yi, and realized he couldn't sense his strength, meaning Hun Yi was likely at the peak of Dou Zun, or even stronger.
"For the time being, if you need anything, you can have Hun Yi arrange it for you," Hun Xuzi continued.
"Thank you, Master!" Yao Yan bowed in thanks.
After giving the instructions, Hun Xuzi turned and left. A streak of black flame appeared in front of him, tearing open a space door, and he vanished through it. In an instant, the large mansion was left with only Yao Yan and the maids and servants.
True love and freedom... Yao Yan watched as Hun Xuzi left and then looked at everyone. The maids and servants were all waiting for their new master's orders.
"Please arrange for me a quiet place to stay, preferably close to the alchemy room," Yao Yan said, looking at Hun Yi.
"Does the young master need any personal maidservants?" Hun Yi asked respectfully, lowering his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Yao Yan looked at the other maids. They were all extremely beautiful, with perfect figures and looks, carefully selected. However, their manners were a bit lacking and couldn't compare to the likes of Cai Lin and Cai Die. Choosing two to serve him didn't seem like a bad idea.
"Let these two take care of my needs," Yao Yan replied without hesitation, picking two maids.
Hun Yi, who didn't seem very talkative, nodded respectfully, then led the two maids to follow Yao Yan into the courtyard.
The vast mansion, with only a dozen or so servants, felt quite empty. It was clear that Hun Xuzi wasn't fond of women, and he had no offspring. For a Dou Sheng whose life span was counted in millennia, children didn't seem to matter much.
But now, in this vast mansion, Yao Yan couldn't help but miss Cai Lin and Cai Die. He had been busy cultivating before, but now, suddenly stopping, his mood became much heavier.
"Young master, how about this small courtyard?" Hun Yi asked in a low voice as he led Yao Yan to a secluded courtyard.
Yao Yan lightly scanned with his Hun power, and all the scenery and arrangements inside the courtyard appeared in his mind. After a moment, he nodded in satisfaction and said, "It's fine. Thank you."
"It's my duty, young master. Do you have any further orders?" Hun Yi asked.
"Please gather the information as soon as possible, the more detailed, the better," Yao Yan pondered for a moment before replying.
"Understood!" Hun Yi nodded and disappeared into space.
Yao Yan's eyes flashed slightly at the method Hun Yi used to vanish. Then, he entered the small courtyard, with the two maids following him, tidying up the courtyard, making tea, cooking, and setting the bed... It seemed they were trained specifically to serve the clan's high-ranking individuals.
Yao Yan told them not to disturb him unless necessary, and then he lay down on the bed, falling into a deep sleep. It felt as though the tense nerves that had never relaxed for over ten years finally loosened.
For over ten years, his nerves had never relaxed.
But now, in the Hun Clan, he felt at ease. This situation was quite amusing~
...
At the same time, Yao Yan's return had caused quite a stir in the Hun Clan. Especially with Hun Xuzi publicly announcing that his disciple would compete for the position of Young Clan Leader, many were shocked. Of course, more people were eager to see the drama, curious about how long the returnee from the Medicine Clan could last against Hun Feng . They just hoped he wouldn't be killed by Hun Feng in the process—it would be quite amusing.
Hun Feng was famous for being a madman. He loved challenging stronger opponents, and the stronger his opponent, the more excited he became. When he fought, he went all out without mercy. Many clan members had been severely injured by him, with some even dying.
As his strength grew, the call for him to become Young Clan Leader had only gotten louder. He had already been informally selected, and he believed that himself.
Now that Yao Yan suddenly emerged, one could imagine the consequences.
While Yao Yan was fast asleep, Hun Feng , dressed in black tight clothing, received a message from his "little friend" on a mountain rich in heavenly energy. His previously restrained aura suddenly burst forth, releasing a chilling pressure that immediately shattered the surrounding space.
He grinned, a somewhat playful and cold smile spreading across his face. "Yao Yan? Hun Yan? Heh, what's this rubbish, thinking they can compete with me for something!"
A look of disdain flashed in his eyes as he dismissed the challenge.
A mere Four-Star Dou Zun wouldn't even last a single move against him!
Weaklings were never in his consideration, and since his cultivation had always been about challenging stronger opponents, he never paid any attention to peers. If that day hadn't come, it would have been fine, but if he dared challenge him now, he would show him the difference in strength!
"Ridiculous~ Doesn't even know his place!" Hun Feng crushed the communication jade, ignoring it entirely, and closed his eyes to continue his cultivation. He was only a few steps away from Eight-Star Dou Zun and had no time to care about clowns!
If the day came that the challenger showed up, he would make them understand the difference in power!
(END CHAPTER)
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