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307. Soul-Cleansing Saint
Xiao Yan had already noticed that ever since their journey was blocked, Mu Yaoyin hadn't been relaxed at all. The closer they got, the more he could sense Mu Yaoyin's poised and ready-to-go nature.
Xiao Yan had already guessed that the Soul Palace had probably brought more than just the two Heavenly Venerables before him; there were likely Dou Sheng-level beings also present. It was just that his own strength was too weak to detect it yet.
Looking at Mu Yaoyin before him, Xiao Yan felt a pang of guilt. In his original plan, these troubles could have been avoided. Judging from the situation on the continent over the past two years, the Yan Clan had absolutely no idea what the Soul Palace had done. Considering how much the Yan Clan valued Huo Zhi, even if Huo Zhi herself hadn't come, the Yan Clan would have come looking for her because of the other possessor of the Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame.
Yan Di had once said that the Yan Clan wasn't actually afraid of the Soul Palace. If the Yan Clan arrived and explained the situation clearly, they might be able to avoid trouble with the Soul Palace. After consulting with Venerable Feng, Xiao Yan also agreed that his plan was feasible. However, he hadn't expected the Soul Palace to arrive so quickly. If the Heavenly Phoenix Clan hadn't arrived in time, the Starfall Pavilion would probably already be destroyed.
However, no matter what, at this moment, the Tianluan Clan is forced to confront a Dou Sheng-level being and the absolute behemoth behind the Dou Sheng—the Soul Palace—because of their relationship with him.
Only after personally arriving in Zhongzhou did Xiao Yan realize the terrifying strength of the Soul Palace. The so-called Dou Zong powerhouses who roamed freely in one region could only serve as the lowest-ranking protectors within the Soul Palace. Dou Zun could act with impunity in Zhongzhou, but the Soul Palace alone possessed at least five high-star Dou Zun powerhouses like the Five Heavenly Venerables. And Xiao Yan knew that the Soul Palace had far more Dou Zun than just those; there were probably quite a few low-star Dou Zun as well.
While he felt apologetic, Xiao Yan knew that now was not the time to dwell on such matters. Other things could wait; rescuing the Starfall Pavilion was the priority!
He exchanged a glance with Mu Zier and Mu Xinyuan, then charged forward. The distance to the Starfall Pavilion was now short. A gust of wind swept in, propelling Xiao Yan's speed to another level. Mu Zier helped him accelerate again; her eagerness was no less than Xiao Yan's.
After Xiao Yan and the other two left, Mu Yaoyin said to the void opposite her, "Stop hiding, come out."
A figure seemed to emerge from the void, and from the moment he appeared, a chilling pressure arose in the hearts of Mu Que and Chen Wei. At this moment, the two of them tacitly stopped fighting and temporarily retreated; the pressure from a Saint-level expert was simply too great.
The person who emerged from the void was unlike the other members of the Soul Palace, who exuded a cold and gloomy aura. Instead, he gave off a warm feeling. The newcomer even held a small book in his hand and appeared to have a rather refined and scholarly air. However, the deliberate pressure he released put considerable stress on the four people besides Mu Yaoyin.
"Blood River, the Sacrificial Spirit pays respects to the Holy Soul Cleansing!" The two Heavenly Venerables of the Soul Palace also respectfully paid their respects and bowed before the Dou Sheng.
Saint Hunqing ignored the two and instead gave a simple bow to Mu Yaoyin from afar: "Hunqing greets Senior Mu."
Although Soul Cleansing Saint was a genuine Dou Sheng powerhouse, in terms of seniority, he was Mu Yaoyin's junior, so he was not being impolite at this moment.
However, Mu Yaoyin seemed completely unmoved: "The old woman only knows Ye Qing from the Moxiang Book Pavilion back then, not the Soul Qing Saint from the Soul Palace."
Mu Que and Chen Wei exchanged a glance. Back then, the Mo Xiang Academy was a renowned force on the continent, its strength in no way inferior to the current Si Fang Pavilion. Mo Xiang Ye Qing was also a prodigy of his generation, and the Mo Xiang Academy had indeed devoted all its efforts to nurturing him. They never expected that he would eventually join the Soul Palace.
The Soul Saint's attempt to curry favor was met with a rebuff, but he wasn't annoyed. He simply smiled and said, "This junior is merely going with the flow. Elder Mu couldn't possibly be unaware of the Soul Palace's current strength and influence. If Elder Mu is willing to join, this junior can make an introduction. With Elder Mu's seniority, it probably won't be long before he surpasses my position in the Soul Palace."
"The old woman has no intention of becoming a lackey of the Soul Palace. There's no point in saying more, let's fight." Mu Yaoyin revealed her aura, and her imposing presence was in no way inferior to that of the Soul Pure Saint.
With his hands clasped behind his back, the Holy Soul Master said casually, "Elder Mu, the two of us cannot determine a winner in a short time. Why don't we wait and see how things unfold?"
Mu Yaoyin snorted coldly and flashed towards Soul Pure Saint. Soul Pure Saint shook his head helplessly at Mu Yaoyin's actions, then opened the scroll in his hand, from which large characters flashing with black light leaped out. After the black characters flew out, they occupied every corner around Soul Pure Saint, leaving no blind spots.
A burst of dazzling colorful light erupted from Mu Yaoyin's hand, directly enveloping the three people from the Soul Palace. A sense of impending death rose in the hearts of the two Dou Zun from the Soul Palace. Although there was only one word separating Dou Zun and Dou Sheng, there was a world of difference between them.
However, under the guidance of the Soul-Cleansing Saint, the black characters were directly attached to the colorful light released by Mu Yaoyin. The black characters burst out with various different energies, such as frost, flames, and hurricanes, but they were all melted away by the colorful light.
Since the patriarch had already made his move, Mu Que and his companion had no choice but to follow immediately, much to Mu Que's delight. Although the Blood River Venerable's strength had improved over the years, he hadn't remained stagnant. Moreover, judging from their exchange just now, Mu Que's strength, unleashed after years of dormancy, was not simple; it was just that his lack of real combat experience over the years had made him somewhat rusty.
If the Four Heavenly Venerables and Mu Que were going head-to-head, the Fifth Heavenly Venerable was in a truly unspeakable predicament. He had no desire to pay any attention to these people; he only wanted to capture Xiao Yan and the person with the Calamity Poison Body as quickly as possible and leave. He still couldn't forget the look in the Soul Palace Master's eyes when he killed Huiyou Venerable right before his eyes. While Heavenly Venerables might indeed wield immense power outside, in the Palace Master's eyes they were practically insignificant.
However, his opponent was exceptionally composed, preferring to miss opportunities rather than act rashly. Moreover, the arrays activated one by one were extremely difficult to deal with; although he was stronger, his opponent had already fallen into his rhythm. With no hope of escape, the Five Heavenly Venerables directly addressed the Soul-Cleansing Saint, saying, "Saint, our mission!"
His will to survive led him to ask the Saint for help, but the Soul-Clean Saint didn't seem to mind his slight lapse in composure. The Soul-Clean Saint, entangled with Mu Yaoyin, was naturally unable to break free, but calmly stated, "We don't need to intervene; the battle will unfold on its own."