Chapter 207: A Gathering of Heroes

“I can’t believe Peace Villa is protecting Yun Yi like this. I never expected it. Is it just because of Yun Yi’s Alchemical Technique?”

“Yes, if Yun Yi really becomes an important guest of Peace Villa, it’s like embracing a big tree. After all, this is Peace Villa’s territory. If Leng Ji is determined to protect Yun Yi, then it would be almost impossible for the talented individuals from other powers to kill Yun Yi here.”

“Damn, what does this kid have to deserve two beautiful women willing to stand up for him? It’s really true that some people are just so impressive.”

……

Everyone was shocked. They all understood the grudges between Yun Yi and the major powers. Once they left Peace Villa, it would make sense for them to want to kill Yun Yi; it would be strange if they didn’t care. But what surprised them was that Leng Ji actually stepped in to protect Yun Yi and publicly declared Yun Yi as an important guest of Peace Villa.

This situation had never happened at Peace Villa before. It seemed that Yun Yi’s remarkable Alchemical Technique had gained recognition and importance from Qiao Shaoshan.

What made people grit their teeth was that the two beautiful women, Xiao Ruoshui and Leng Ji, stood in front of Yun Yi, protecting him. It was simply infuriating, and countless men in the world would be jealous.

“Yun Yi, do you only hide behind women?”

Yu Tianyi said loudly.

“Yu Tianyi, it seems you have forgotten how your subordinates met their end. If you were at my level, with your current attitude, you would already be a dead man.”

Yun Yi replied indifferently, not taking Yu Tianyi and the others seriously at all. Even without the help of Xiao Ruoshui and Leng Ji, these people couldn’t kill him. He now had Freedom Wings, and he wasn’t afraid of anyone. If he couldn’t win, he could always escape.

However, the Hundred Spirit Realm was about to open, so running away was not an option.

“Alright, Yun Yi, let’s see how long you can hide behind women.”

Yu Tianyi said fiercely.

Gou Zheng and the others realized they could not kill Yun Yi and had no choice but to retreat, planning to find another opportunity later. In the eyes of all the major forces, Yun Yi had to be eliminated. Regardless of the grudges between them, Yun Yi’s displayed talent made it necessary to remove him as soon as possible to prevent future troubles.

The power of the tornado grew weaker, and the illusory portal to the Hundred Spirit Realm gradually became real. It seemed that it would not be long before it reopened.

In the evening…

Boom…

The surrounding emptiness shook violently, and people from various forces arrived here from different directions, almost at the same time.

Each great force had powerful leaders at the front, sailing on huge warships. Each warship was about a hundred feet in size and was filled with people, thousands of them. Each person was a talented disciple from their respective forces, all of whom were of suitable age to enter the Hundred Spirit Realm this time.

The Yanwu family’s warship was the first to arrive. Leading them was a middle-aged man, around forty years old, dressed in a golden robe. He had a stern face and an imposing demeanor that commanded respect. His aura was incredibly strong, having reached the One Line Sky Realm.

This man was no one else but Xiao Nanshan, the head of the Yanwu family from Xuanzhou State, a master at the first grade of the One Line Sky Realm. Beside Xiao Nanshan stood an elder who was also a master at the first grade of the One Line Sky Realm; he was the Grand Elder of the Yanwu family. These two were truly high-ranking figures in the Yanwu family, and it was rare to even catch a glimpse of them. Only the opening of the Hundred Spirit Realm could bring them out to lead their disciples.

Xiao Ruoshui flew over with Yun Yi and Duan Tianye and bowed to Xiao Nanshan.

“Father.”

“I have met the clan leader.”

Xiao Ruoshui, Yun Yi, and Duan Tianye said together.

This was Yun Yi’s first time seeing the leader of the Yanwu family and the first time meeting a master of One Line Sky level.

“Hmm.”

Xiao Nanshan nodded and then looked at Yun Yi, “Are you Yun Yi?”

“Yun Yi has met the clan leader.”

Yun Yi cupped his hands respectfully and confidently.

“Very good, you truly are a talented young person. You have done great service for the family this time. Once we come out of the Hundred Spirit Realm, I will reward you.”

Xiao Nanshan praised, and it was clear that Xiao Ruoshui had already informed him about what happened in Peace Villa. Even Xiao Nanshan was surprised by Yun Yi’s performance. Upon seeing Yun Yi, it was evident that he possessed an extraordinary demeanor. The young talent made him very happy.

“All the major powers have arrived, so many people. The strength of these powers is impressive, with countless talented disciples.”

“Many people who are usually difficult to see have shown up, including many experts of the One Line Sky level, Yanwu family leader Xiao Nanshan, Wang family leader Wang Bufan from Xuanzhou State, and Jiang Tianhai from Liuyun Sect, as well as Yu Huayan from Yellow Crane Gate.”

“Experts from Xianzhou State have also come, including Wang family leader Wang Tianci, Yellow Crane Gate Sect Master Gu Tianyuan, Zhuge family leader Zhuge Yunhai, Divine Dragon Sect leader Nie Xuanfeng, and the master of Corpse Yin Sect, Corpse Yin Elderly.”

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The nine major powers arrived almost simultaneously, with each leader personally leading their faction. Such a grand occasion was extremely rare and was likely only possible with the opening of the Hundred Spirit Realm.

Each major power brought over ten thousand disciples, and together the nine major powers had over one hundred thousand talented disciples. If we include other smaller powers, there were about one hundred fifty to sixty thousand people entering the Hundred Spirit Realm this time—a scene this huge happens only once every five years.

“Brother.”

Xia Xiaoyao jumped out from the warship and approached Yun Yi.

“Little girl, you came too.”

Yun Yi lovingly touched Little Yao’s head and found that this little girl had improved her strength again; she had actually reached the peak of the fourth grade of the Innate Realm. It had only been a few days since they last met.

However, Yun Yi was not too surprised. The little girl, with her Xuan Spirit Cold Body awakened, had built up her strength over time, so it was natural for her to make quick progress. Besides, with Little Yao following Black Wind and likely sneaking some pills from Xiao Liufeng, it would be strange if she hadn’t improved.

The talented individuals from various forces who came to attend the Peace Conference had all returned to their respective sects, quickly informing their sect leaders and clan elders about everything that happened in Peace Villa.

“Which one is Yun Yi? Step forward.”

Master Yu Huayan, the Sect Master of the Yellow Crane Gate from Xuanzhou State, looked towards the Yanwu family and shouted loudly.

A dignified Sect Master and a One Line Sky-level expert should not take matters into their own hands like this; it seemed a bit unreasonable.

In fact, the sect leaders and clan elders from other forces were also gazing at the Yanwu family. After hearing about Yun Yi’s deeds, they all had the same thought: they wanted to seize this opportunity to eliminate such a genius and avoid future troubles.

Although the Yanwu family had produced a talent of extraordinary ability who was currently only at the innate realm, all the major forces felt an invisible pressure.

Moreover, most people from these forces had suffered losses at the hands of Yun Yi during the Peace Conference.