Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Zhang Daohe, this Yanji Lake has long been unclaimed territory. Just because you say it belongs to Wuyan Palace doesn’t make it so!”

Zhao Huai’an of the Zhao Family apparently recognized the man, but he wasn’t too afraid, having sensed that Wuyan Palace only had three people here. So he spoke up directly and retorted.

”Zhang Daohe? Isn’t that the Seventh Elder of Wuyan Palace? I didn’t expect him to be leading the team this time!”

With Zhao Huai’an’s words, many recognized the mighty figure from Wuyan Palace through the name he mentioned. Their faces changed drastically, as they all knew that in terms of Meridian Qi Cultivation, Zhang Daohe was likely the strongest present.

Wuyan Palace isn’t comparable to those first-class forces. Don’t be fooled by Zhang Daohe’s seventh ranking in the Elder Hall of Wuyan Palace; he is indeed a Late Stage Earth Bending Realm strongman, stronger than Ge Wanli from Demons Mountain or the Eight-Armed Arhat over there.

Being an elder of the Zhao Family, Zhao Huai’an having come here wouldn’t retreat just because of Zhang Daohe’s words. Moreover, he believed that facing such formidable foe as Wuyan Palace, the leaders from Demons Mountain and Thunder Sound Mountain would certainly not stand by idly.

Since they wanted the treasures within Yanji Lake, the first step was to make Yanji Lake an unclaimed territory. If it really became the private land of Wuyan Palace, what was there left to fight for? They might as well go back home.

”Zhao Huai’an, after years without seeing you, your Zhao Family’s nerve has truly grown larger!”

Listening to Zhao Huai’an’s words, Zhang Daohe’s face turned instantly grim. How domineering Wuyan Palace was, never once placing these first-class forces in its eyes. He never imagined Zhao Huai’an would dare speak to him like this.

”Isn’t that right? Your Wuyan Palace headquarters moved away from the Yanji Mountain Range years ago. Look around—where is there any trace of Wuyan Palace? In fact, I could say this place belongs to Xuanyin Hall!”

With only a small realm difference, Zhao Huai’an wouldn’t overly fear Zhang Daohe, knowing he wasn’t fighting alone. Surely others wouldn’t stand by and let the Seventh Elder of Wuyan Palace claim Yanji Lake as private property?

”Brother Huai’an speaks rightly. Elder Daohe, now that the world has changed, past matters are best left untalked of. This place is at the junction of Wuyan, Xuanyin, and Demons Mountain; all understand its status as unclaimed territory. If your Wuyan Palace insists on this, aren’t you afraid of provoking public ire?”

This time, speaking was Ge Wanli, Elder of Demons Mountain. Compared to the Zhao Family, Demons Mountain was perhaps the only great sect truly capable of contending with the four top forces. Thus, he spoke without reservation.

With no one from Xuanyin Hall present, and this place strictly speaking being a junction of three forces, it was most likely Demons Mountain and Wuyan Palace who would get the treasures within Yanji Lake. He would not stand by and let Wuyan Palace have it all to themselves.

”What? Does Demons Mountain also look to oppose my Wuyan Palace?”

With a flip of his eyes, Zhang Daohe squinted at the Demons Mountain Elder, dangerous glimmers flashing within, along with a surge of anger. Was Wuyan Palace now seen as contemptible by everyone?

”It’s not opposition per se, but before Wuyan Palace seeks to monopolize Yanji Lake, you’d better ask whether everyone agrees first?”

Ge Wanli wasn’t daunted by Zhang Daohe’s sinister glare. This last sentence connected several first-class forces together.

”Brother Wanli speaks truthfully, Zhang Daohe. You say it’s Wuyan Palace’s private land. Ask around; if anyone outside your Wuyan Palace acknowledges this, then I will pat my rear and leave!”

With Ge Wanli’s backing, Zhao Huai’an’s confidence soared. He circled his finger, encompassing all observing cultivators and wore a confident smile.

Yes, it’s widely known that the area of Yanji Lake was indeed once the Wuyan Palace headquarters, but how many years have passed?

With the world ever-changing, the once Wuyan Palace headquarters has long turned into the expansive lake of Yanji, leaving no trace behind.

Zhao Huai’an had reason to believe these observing cultivators weren’t fools. If what Zhang Daohe said was true, and this was Wuyan Palace’s private property, then their purpose here was all but futile.

So when Zhao Huai’an finished speaking, Zhang Daohe looked around. Firewood Valley, Demons Mountain, Shenxiao Sect, and Thunder Sound Mountain all gave him a look but remained silent, clearly agreeing with Zhao Huai’an.

As for the loose cultivators, though not daring to meet Zhang Daohe’s gaze, none spoke, leaving the Seventh Elder of Wuyan Palace almost choking on his fury.

”Do you know the consequences of offending Wuyan Palace?”

This time, before Zhang Daohe could speak, Wuyan Palace’s top genius Wuyan’s Demonic Child, Long Xiwawa, couldn’t help but speak in a deep voice, his tone containing unabashed threats.

Upon Long Xiwawa’s words, the loose cultivators’ faces changed, recalling Wuyan Palace’s notorious dominance. Though Demons Mountain and Shenxiao Sect could withstand it, they certainly couldn’t afford Wuyan Palace’s wrath.

”Hey, such a domineering Wuyan Palace; do you plan to slaughter everyone around Yanji Lake?”

Since Zhao Huai’an of the Zhao Family had already decided not to back down, he was unrestrained at this moment, letting out a cold laugh which relieved the loose cultivators, yet left Long Xiwawa at a loss for words.

The loose cultivators who came to Yanji Lake to seek treasure numbered not only in the thousands but in the tens of thousands, scattered around Yanji Lake. To kill them all might leave one’s hand numb.

Of course, annihilating these nearly ten thousand people wouldn’t be a big deal for Wuyan Palace. But with backing from several first-class forces, it became a daunting task.

Therefore, at this moment, the lakeside of Yanji Lake suddenly became quiet. The chests of the three from Wuyan Palace gently heaved; especially Zhang Daohe, who seemed ready to explode at any moment.

Ultimately, Zhang Daohe forced himself to suppress his inner fury. The situation was clear; those first-class forces were determined to unite and turn Yanji Lake into a no man’s land. If he resorted to violence, they would surely join forces to attack.

In a one-on-one fight, Zhang Daohe assured himself none on the opposing side would be his match, but under such conditions, the opponent would not engage him in a duel.

Once a melee broke out, while he might be able to protect himself, he could no longer spare the attention to safeguard Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya, these two young talents.

Despite Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya having considerable reputation among the younger generation, they were somewhat lacking when it came to facing experts at the Earth Bending Realm level, let alone the other party having several experts at the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm.

”The Vice Palace Master miscalculated this time!”

At this moment, Zhang Daohe couldn’t help but feel regret. If they had known Yanji Lake would attract so many powerful forces, Wuyan Palace should have sent more people. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so stifled.

Just that Fu Lingxue couldn’t have foreseen the current situation. She thought only Wuyan Palace had received news of Yanji Lake’s anomaly. After all, she knew other sects did not have the guidance of Holy Fire No Flame.

But who would have thought that after guiding the Holy Fire, Wuyan Lake would erupt with a surging and peculiar power, causing those stationed in surrounding cities to report the news back to their sects, thus allowing these first-class forces to arrive promptly.

This is also due to Yanji Lake’s unique geographical location. If it were in the center of the continent, perhaps forces like Southern Domain’s Sky Thunder Valley and the Killing Heart Sect wouldn’t want to miss out, given that this used to be the ancestral land of Wuyan Palace.

Standing on the ground of Wuyan Palace’s ancestral land, yet forced to admit that it’s a no man’s land by everyone, it’s imaginable how stifled Zhang Daohe felt.

But given this situation, Zhang Daohe also knew that if he didn’t compromise, those who had been blinded by the treasure within Yanji Lake would certainly first deal with their greatest enemy, himself.

”Haha, we are all here for the treasure hunt. Let’s not harm the harmony. Elder Daohe, how about you take a step back first?”

At this moment, Jia Tianshu from Shenxiao Sect finally spoke up. The intelligence sect had fairly good connections with the various sect forces, making it perfect for mediating now.

”Elder Daohe, as you can see, Yanji Lake is very different than before. If we truly wish to enter, we might have to join forces for it!”

Seeing Zhang Daohe’s face constantly changing, Jia Tianshu pointed towards the mist-covered big lake, speaking words that stirred the latter’s heart, then immediately shot towards Yanji Lake.

”Hmph, this is my Wuyan Palace’s ancestral land. How can mere mist hinder me, Zhang Daohe?”

A cold snort came from Zhang Daohe’s mouth. He had already sensed the mist over Yanji Lake, yet paid no heed, now attempting to enter Yanji Lake ahead.

”This old guy!”

Witnessing Zhang Daohe’s actions, the expressions of Ge Wanli, Zhao Huai’an, and others showed anger, not expecting this old guy to change tactics on a whim.

Though Zhao Huai’an and Ge Wanli continually declared this a no man’s land, it doesn’t mean Yanji Lake truly bears no relationship with Wuyan Palace; this fact was undeniable.

If the Seventh Elder of Wuyan Palace entered Yanji Lake first, who knows what might happen? But figures like Jia Tianshu and Zong Puti clearly understood that Zhang Daohe had a higher chance than them of obtaining the treasures of Yanji Lake.

”Go!”

Even though Zhao Huai’an, Ge Wanli, and others held a faint wary attitude towards Yanji Lake earlier, witnessing Zhang Daohe making first to enter near, they put aside other thoughts.

Bam!

However, just as Zhang Daohe sped over a dozen zhang, about to enter Yanji Lake, his form suddenly halted. Then everyone heard a loud noise as his figure was directly bounced back by Yanji Lake.