"Hmm, I'll be careful, Teacher. Teacher, have you sensed which scroll is a Heaven-tier Dou Skill?" Xiao Yan looked at the ten light clusters, asking Yao Lao with a hint of anticipation.
"No, there are residual restrictions left by a Dou Saint inside. You'll only know once you get it."
"By luck?" Xiao Yan licked his lips. He always seemed to have good luck, so there was still a chance to obtain a Heaven-tier Dou Skill.
Although Yao Lao had once said he could teach him a Heaven-tier Dou Skill, Xiao Yan certainly wouldn't mind having more.
"Teacher, can you sense where Tian Ge is?"
Xiao Yan hadn't sensed Xiao Jietian's aura, and he didn't believe the other party wouldn't come to join the fun. The two most important places in the outer side halls had already been swept clean by Xiao Jietian, so he would surely come to the main hall as well.
"No, that kid's whereabouts are unpredictable. He might be lurking around here, watching the show."
"That's true."
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"Is that a Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon? To actually use a Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon as a mount, whose subordinate is this?"
"The man is so handsome, and the woman is so beautiful! That youthful face, that fiery figure—she's practically material for my dreams!"
Just as everyone was waiting for the seal on the scrolls to disappear, exclamations rang out from outside the main hall. Then, the crowd 'involuntarily' parted, forming a path directly into the main hall.
Xiao Yan and the others were also attracted by the sounds and turned their heads to look.
They saw a huge demonic beast covered in green scales and snake-like in form appear at the entrance of the main hall. On top of its head was a section of pitch-black long horn with mysterious patterns faintly shimmering with blue light.
And on its massive head, a man and a woman stood.
Seeing the newcomers, Xiao Yan's eyes immediately lit up, and an expression of having everything he could ever want appeared on his face. His back straightened proudly.
Xiao Yan also recognized the demonic beast beneath Xiao Jietian's feet; it was precisely the Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon that had long been extinct in the outside world.
They possessed some Dragon Clan bloodline, and if they could shed their impurities and endure numerous lightning tribulations, they might truly evolve into existences like the Ancient Void Dragon.
Xiao Jietian ignored the exclamations of the extras around him and directed the Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon toward Xiao Yan and the others.
This Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon was the one from the bottom of the ancient forest lake. At Xiao Jietian's urging, Medusa had violently dragged it out of the lake, beaten it up, and then sent it out to be Xiao Jietian's mount.
"Tian Ge, Sister-in-law Huiying, you've arrived! Your mount is magnificent." Xiao Yan called out to the two.
Xiao Huiying nodded slightly at Xiao Yan. Only when she was alone with Xiao Jietian would she show her clingy, adorable little perverted dragon side. When others were present, she always maintained a cold expression.
"Just so-so, really. It suddenly appeared and shamelessly insisted on acknowledging me as its master. I had no choice but to accept it. You know, I'm beautiful and kind-hearted."
Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon: If I hadn't come, I'd probably be roasted skewers by now, especially with those three little brats following those women, practically drooling.
Hearing Xiao Jietian's boastful words, everyone around them had dark lines on their faces.
Damn it, he's such a show-off. You could smell the bragging from several kilometers away.
Xiao Yan was used to his Tian-ge's behavior, even immune to it. However, it was only with this kind of Xiao Jietian that Xiao Yan felt truly relaxed.
"Master Husband!" Nalan Yanran also bowed slightly to Xiao Jietian. Nalan Yanran was very grateful to Xiao Jietian; her physique and current strength were all thanks to him.
"Not bad. It seems you've obtained that opportunity. Refine it well, and don't be greedy for quick success." Xiao Jietian surveyed Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, saying softly.
"Yes, I will heed Master Husband's teachings." Nalan Yanran nodded slightly. Although it was just refining the remaining Dou Qi, it still needed to be done gradually to avoid leaving any hidden dangers.
Initiation was indeed a shortcut, but if not handled well, it could easily affect one's foundation and thus limit one's potential.
Afterward, Xiao Yan also introduced Xiao Jietian to the people from Burning Flame Valley, and the group exchanged simple greetings.
The people from Burning Flame Valley also learned that this handsome young man was actually the current Hall Master of Boundless Heaven Hall, who stood at the peak of his influence.
While Xiao Jietian and the Burning Flame Valley people were introducing themselves, people from other major factions also gazed slightly at Xiao Jietian, with a hint of apprehension in their eyes.
They also recognized Xiao Jietian, especially the people from the Hall of Souls.
"Old Bai, is this guy the Hall Master of Boundless Heaven Hall? He doesn't seem to have much strength; there's no strong Qi on him. It seems he really is a freeloading fellow, just like the intelligence reports said."
Black Heavenly Venerate glanced coldly at Xiao Jietian and transmitted his voice to White Heavenly Venerate.
"It's fine. Let's observe the situation first. We've been unfairly blamed and are already being ostracized by everyone. We shouldn't act rashly. We'll wait for the right moment. If we can capture this guy, many tasks within the Hall might be completed smoothly."
White Heavenly Venerate's voice was calm, and a glint flashed in his eyes. He and his companions already had a plan; everyone here would become a part of their Soul Banner.
"Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon disappeared long ago. For it to appear now, could that deep pit also be his doing? After all, he possesses a Small World."
White Heavenly Venerate shook his head slightly. "It shouldn't be. With his strength, he can't do that. As for the Small World, he's probably just the holder and can't control it."
"That's true. If he had Dou Saint strength, no one here would escape; he could kill them all with a flick of his hand."
"It's fine. As long as the plan goes smoothly, we'll capture him, then coerce the people of Boundless Heaven Hall into submission. Then we'll have made a great contribution."
After White Heavenly Venerate finished speaking, he ended the voice transmission conversation.
Xiao Jietian also glanced at Black Heavenly Venerate and White Heavenly Venerate in the distance. The two old men were dressed like the Black and White Impermanence, one holding a scythe and the other a Soul Banner. He didn't know where they learned such an attire. In the Doupo World, there were no Black and White Impermanence, or Yama Kings, or Hell.
However, their attire was quite fitting for the Hall of Souls' style and actions: soul-reaping and life-claiming.
Other factions also looked at Xiao Jietian warily. Discovering that only a youthful-faced, curvaceous woman was by his side, and no one else, they breathed a slight sigh of relief.
They also recognized that this woman was not the Advanced Half-Saint from Boundless Heaven Hall. If she had come, everyone might as well dig their own graves on the spot.
Rumor had it that the Hall Master of Boundless Heaven Hall was only a Dou Zun, and with the peak seventh-rank Heaven-Reaching Flood Dragon beneath his feet, it would at most be two Dou Zuns, which wouldn't completely change the situation.
As for Xiao Huiying, she was directly ignored by them, mainly because she looked too young and naive. They subconsciously assumed she had no strength and was just a stunningly beautiful and alluring vase.