Chapter 406 Xiao Yan participates in the competition

The East Pavilion of Fenglei Pavilion was a name that was quite important in the entire Zhongzhou. As the headquarters of Fenglei Pavilion, it was a gathering place for many strong men, and its defense was extremely tight, like a solid wall of iron.

Since the establishment of Fenglei Pavilion, it has gone through many ups and downs, but Dong Pavilion has always stood firm. Its illustrious reputation gradually emerged in the fierce competition and fighting of forces in the past, and then it has such a respected status now.

The East Pavilion of Fenglei Pavilion is located in the Fenglei Mountains on the edge of the Northern Territory. The geographical environment here is very peculiar. Perhaps because the terrain is too high, there are often thunders and the weather is even more unpredictable.

It might be sunny and clear just now, but in a blink of an eye, it might be covered with dark clouds and a rainstorm with thunder and lightning is unpredictable.

The entire Fenglei Mountain Range was under the influence of the East Pavilion, as if it had become their own private backyard. Those forces that lacked strength only had awe for this place, and did not dare to covet it, let alone easily get involved.

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The Fenglei Mountain Range was extremely lively during this period. Countless people came from all directions and gathered towards the Leishan Mountain in the mountain range.

Just because its top, that towering and imposing place, is the venue for this Sifang Pavilion Conference, the East Pavilion of Fenglei Pavilion.

At the foot of the Fenglei Mountains, a stone path stretches out like a sleeping, winding giant python, climbing up the mountain until it disappears into the depths of the distant dark clouds in the sky.

Pedestrians walking on it are like ants. Against the backdrop of the majestic mountains and the vast sky and earth, they suddenly feel their own insignificance and vagueness.

On both sides of the mountain path, huge silver trees stand, each of which is strange. They have no branches or leaves, and are shaped like straight pillars in the sky, revealing their majesty and vigor.

The rich power of thunder and lightning was surging in the air, and wisps of thunder energy were rising up, winding out from the treetops like a spirit snake, and finally sinking into the depths of the dark clouds in the sky.

This is the thunder wood unique to the Fenglei Mountains. It is precisely because these silver trees continuously supply thunder power that the dark clouds in the sky never dissipate all year round, as if there is an eternal thunder pool hanging upside down.

Practicing thunder-attributed skills here is like a fish entering a deep pool or a bird returning to a lush forest, which can achieve twice the result with half the effort. Therefore, it has attracted countless thunder practitioners and they regard this place as a supreme holy land.

Fenglei Pavilion is known for its control over the power of wind and thunder. The thunder attribute is extremely rare and powerful among all attributes. Fenglei Pavilion has such natural charm, just like a dragon in water. Its rise is very rapid, and it can always stand at the forefront of the tide, prospering and becoming famous over the years.

On the top of Leishan Mountain, a square spreads out. Its material is quite similar to those on both sides of the mountain road. Both are dazzling silver, and there seems to be a spiritual charm hidden in the flow of light.

There are some potholes scattered across the square, like mottled memories of the earth. It is not difficult to imagine that this is where the disciples of Fenglei Pavilion practice and hone their skills.

The most eye-catching thing on the top of Leishan Mountain is the towering silver giant tower. Although its scale is not as large as the famous Dan Tower in Zhongzhou, its majestic figure of thirty or forty feet still stands proudly in the world, piercing the sky, like a sword that reaches the sky, revealing its sharp edge.

Outside the tower, lightning flashed like dancing snakes, as if telling the great reputation and mysterious background of Fenglei Pavilion. The top of the tower was like a sharp blade piercing the sky, piercing straight into the thick clouds, hidden in the depths of the clouds, leaving only endless mystery and reverie.

Looking at the top of the mountain, a continuous cluster of buildings came into view. They were connected to each other and were scattered in an orderly manner. They all belonged to the Fenglei Pavilion. Surrounded by the Thunder Mountain and protected by the silver giant tower, these buildings were like an indestructible fortress, making visitors afraid.

Directly in front of the Silver Square, rows of silver wooden chairs are arranged in an orderly manner, providing an excellent view from which one can take in the magnificent scenery of the square.

The Fenglei Pavilion disciples stood upright with stern faces and solemn auras. It was an extraordinary honor to be able to guard here. Obviously, they were not ordinary disciples, but the elite of the sect.

After a while, the clear sound of a bell echoed in the distance, like a prelude that cut through time and space, announcing that the Sifang Pavilion Conference was about to begin.

In an instant, many nimble figures rushed out from the top of the mountain, like meteors chasing the moon, and in a flash they tightly surrounded the entire mountaintop.

The eyes of these guards are as sharp as hawks. Any slight movement will be caught by their keen observation and will be accurately locked upon at the first moment to protect the conference and maintain peace in all directions.

On the vast square, there were many young people full of vigor and vitality. They had immature faces but showed determination. They were all young talents and geniuses from all over Zhongzhou.

These young people with dreams and ambitions all want to shine and stand out on the stage of this Sifang Pavilion Conference, in the hope of gaining the favor and respect of the major forces in Zhongzhou, thereby winning supreme glory for themselves and their sects and families, embarking on a legendary journey, and leaving their own deep mark in this grand event.

At the edge of the crowd, a young man in black clothes stood tall, carrying a long and heavy ruler on his back, exuding a solemn aura. Next to him, a man with fiery red hair and a red suit stood shoulder to shoulder with him.

There seemed to be an invisible aura surrounding the two of them, with a distance of ten feet. Others did not dare to approach and disturb them easily, as if they tacitly acknowledged their unique identities and status, or were afraid of the powerful aura they inadvertently revealed.

"Senior Lin Yan, do you think cousin Xiao Ling will show up at the Sifang Pavilion meeting this time? If he doesn't come, then my efforts will be in vain and I will have made this trip in vain." Xiao Yan's eyes swept lightly through the crowd, and after a brief search, he quickly retracted his gaze and turned to look at Lin Yan beside him, saying with a hint of expectation and confusion.

"Haha, Xiao Yan, you don't have to worry so much. Regardless of whether Xiao Ling comes or not, you can participate in this Four-Sided Pavilion Conference and learn from these talented people in Zhongzhou. This experience will be of great benefit to your future cultivation."

Lin Yan laughed loudly, his laughter was like a huge bell. After that, he stretched out his broad palm and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder heavily, very easy-going.

Not long after Xiao Ling rushed to Zhongzhou, Xiao Yan, with the careful cultivation and full support of the elders of Canaan College, encountered no bottlenecks on his path of cultivation and successfully broke through to the Dou Wang realm in a short time.

Afterwards, Xiao Yan returned to the Jia Ma Empire, reunited with his relatives for a short time, and after a warm farewell, he resolutely embarked on a long journey to travel around Zhongzhou.

With the help of the "Earth Demon Leader" that Xiao Ling had left behind in the Xiao family, the risks Xiao Yan encountered while traveling in Zhongzhou were greatly reduced. Although there were occasional ups and downs, he was able to maneuver skillfully every time and survive from desperate situations, as if he was blessed by God.

In this vast and boundless Zhongzhou continent full of opportunities, he repeatedly encountered rare treasures, found rare skills, had constant adventures, was blessed with great fortune, and his strength soared like a rocket. He quickly stood out in the northern region of Zhongzhou and became a rising star that attracted attention from all sides.

Lin Yan left Canaan College quite early, and Xiao Yan had never had the chance to meet him before. He only saw Lin Yan's portrait by chance in the Supreme Freedom Sect, and did know that there was such a senior.

The first time they met was when the Tianshan Blood Pool was opened.

At that time, Lin Yan was attacked and the situation was quite tricky, and Xiao Yan happened to see it. Xiao Yan was chivalrous, and seeing this situation, he would not stand idly by, and immediately helped Lin Yan resolve the crisis, and the two became friends because of this.

Later, Lin Yan learned that Xiao Yan was Xiao Ling's cousin and that they were both students of Canaan College, so he felt closer to Xiao Yan and had a sense of identity with him. The more they talked, the more they got along, and soon they became good friends, and they came together to participate in the Sifang Pavilion Conference.

"Actually, I don't really care about this matter of being in the limelight. It would be bad if I provoke some tough characters because of this matter and get into a lot of trouble." Xiao Yan touched his nose lightly and said with some helplessness.

I don't know why, maybe it's due to his personality. During the time Xiao Yan was wandering in Zhongzhou, he accidentally provoked many enemies.

The most difficult problem was the feud with the Glacier Valley. He was also forced to kill a Dou Zong deacon from the Glacier Valley. This was undoubtedly like throwing a huge rock into the calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves.

After this battle, Xiao Yan's reputation spread quickly, but it also made the conflict between him and Glacier Valley more acute, and the Glacier Valley issued a high bounty for his hunting.

Xiao Yan was really miserable because of the endless pursuit of the Glacier Valley. However, he silently thought in his heart that in Zhongzhou, he still had a cousin to rely on. Xiao Yan was not the kind of person who had excessive self-esteem and was obsessed with face. Besides, when he was practicing before, his cousin also helped a lot, so it didn't matter if he did it once or twice.

Xiao Yan thought about it and asked Lin Yan to come with him. The two of them came together to attend the Sifang Pavilion Conference. He thought to himself that he would find a chance to get close to the people from Xingyun Pavilion at the conference.

After all, with a cousin there, Xingyun Pavilion can be regarded as his strong backer. In this way, Xiao Yan can be regarded as a person with a background in the future, and can avoid a lot of trouble when he ventures in Zhongzhou in the future.

"Haha, that's true. I don't know if you have any special physique, but you always get into trouble." Lin Yan laughed heartily at first, then changed the subject, his eyes filled with expectation and admiration,
"However, you were able to be promoted to a high-level Dou Huang at such a young age, and you are also a sixth-grade alchemist. Although there is still a big gap compared to your cousin, you can still be said to have extraordinary talent."

"With such potential and strength, you will definitely have room to shine in the Central Plains in the future. Your place will definitely be secure."

"Haha, Senior Lin Yan, you're too polite. It was just luck..."

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On the square, people were gathering and noisy discussions were interweaving into a buzzing sound.

Suddenly, from deep in the clouds, a huge thunderbolt appeared, like an angry dragon coming out of the world, carrying with it the power to destroy the world and swooping down recklessly.

In an instant, the blinding light was like a scorching sun exploding in the sky. Endless light spread wildly like a surging tide, causing almost everyone present to subconsciously close their eyes to block the sudden attack of the bright light.

As the strong light gradually faded, everyone's eyes turned to the source of the movement. Under the shocking giant lightning, several figures gradually became clear.

They walked out slowly, and the aura lingering around them was like a real storm, causing the surrounding space to vibrate and distort slightly.

Finally, they lightly dropped their bodies and landed steadily on the silver-wooden chair that exuded a cold luster, as if a feather fell.

"They are the four masters of Fenglei Pavilion!" Someone in the crowd exclaimed, which instantly caused a huge wave.

"Tsk tsk, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion has really sent out all its elite troops this time! Look at the person sitting in the middle, could he be the legendary Lei Zun who is hard to find?"

Everyone slowly opened their eyes after being blinded by the bright light, and their sights were focused on the silver wooden chair. They saw four figures sitting upright on it, their auras seemed to materialize, and with them as the core, the space seemed to be rippling with layers of visible ripples.

Especially the one in the middle, with an upright posture and an imposing aura, with lightning flashing between his eyes. The aura of thunder and lightning lingering around him meanders like a spirit snake, faintly echoing the thunderclouds above the sky, attracting everyone's attention, and exclamations of surprise rose one after another, resounding throughout the square.

This person seemed to have an ordinary aura. Compared with the powerful pressure of the three people around him, he seemed a little too weak, so ordinary that he was almost inconspicuous. However, Xiao Yan, with his soul perception that far exceeded his peers, keenly captured a completely different dangerous aura.

Even though Xiao Yan had experienced countless adventures and broadened his horizons since stepping into Zhongzhou, and had met many powerful people, he had never felt such a heart-pounding aura.

"As expected of a Dou Zun master, the scene he made when he appeared was simply domineering!" At this moment, Lin Yan couldn't help but smack his lips in amazement, his eyes full of awe and envy for such a powerful aura.

Immediately, Lin Yan turned his gaze to a white-haired old man beside Lei Zun, and said with interest: "I also heard that more than two years ago, Fenglei North Pavilion Master Fei Tian somehow offended the ruthless guys in the Soul Palace, and ended up being brutally killed by the vicious hands."

"Look, the new leader of Fenglei North Pavilion was transferred from Fenglei East Pavilion. I don't know what abilities this new leader has and whether he can control the situation in the North Pavilion."

"The people from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion can kill people just by saying so? Is the Soul Palace really that powerful?" Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard what Lin Yan said, and a trace of doubt flashed across his eyes. He turned his head slightly and looked at Lin Yan, with a probing look in his eyes.

Xiao Yan was not completely unaware of the Soul Palace. During his previous training in Zhongzhou, he would occasionally catch some bits of information about the Soul Palace from the words of others.

However, the Soul Palace has always been mysterious and secretive, and the outside world rarely has the opportunity to get a glimpse of the full picture of its many actions, so there are very few news circulating outside. Even if there are occasional rumors, most of them are vague and difficult to distinguish between true and false.

“Xiao Yan, didn’t you just kill someone from the Glacier Valley? The Glacier Valley is much more difficult to deal with than the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.” Lin Yan said half-jokingly with a smile on his face.

But soon, he put away his relaxed expression, became serious, and warned solemnly: "But, Soul Palace is a powerful organization, you must not provoke it. Their strength is unfathomable. Forces like Fenglei Pavilion are not worth mentioning in front of Soul Palace."

"The Soul Palace's style of doing things is also extremely strange and unpredictable. Once you have a grudge against the Soul Palace, with your current strength, you will only end up dead."

In fact, Lin Yan knew very little about the Soul Palace. He had only heard Xiao Ling mention it once or twice before. But he knew that the Soul Palace was very powerful, so he reminded Xiao Yan in such a serious manner not to provoke it.

Xiao Yan's heart suddenly trembled when he heard this. After a brief shock, he quickly calmed down, took a deep breath, nodded slowly, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, I know what I am doing and I won't act rashly. I still have this self-knowledge."

"Okay, don't worry too much about it. Just be careful in the future and don't provoke those people from the Soul Palace."

As Lin Yan spoke, he raised his hand and casually patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, his tone revealing a hint of relaxation.

"Since this Lei Zun has already shown up, the other three Zun will probably be here soon. Maybe Xiao Ling will also come with the Xingyun Pavilion's troops this time..."

"call out!"

Just as Lin Yan's voice fell, a sharp and piercing sound of breaking wind suddenly exploded above Leishan Mountain, like a sharp scream, instantly breaking the tranquility in the air.

Immediately, everyone widened their eyes in astonishment, and saw a giant sword whizzing towards them, the sword body flashing with a sharp cold light, bringing up a gust of wind. In just a flash, it appeared above the square as if teleporting. The majestic momentum made everyone's heart tighten.

The giant sword trembled slightly, and then it turned into countless light points and shattered. Above it, two figures slowly fell from the sky and landed on the seats. They were the master of Wanjian Pavilion, Master Jian, and the number one of the younger generation of Wanjian Pavilion, Tang Ying.

Soon after the two men sat down, a dark light rushed over from the foot of the mountain, as if it had passed through space and appeared directly on their seats.

Huang Quan Venerable was not polite at all, he waved his sleeves and sat down calmly. Although Huang Quan Venerable was not the strongest, he was very impressive. This time, he also brought his apprentice Wang Chen with him, which attracted a lot of attention.

As soon as the three venerables sat down at their seats, they began to chat familiarly, and the atmosphere seemed extremely harmonious.

The current situation among the four pavilions is that the Xingyun Pavilion is the leader and the most powerful. The other three pavilions know that they cannot compete with them on their own, so they can only get closer to each other, closely connect with each other, and keep each other warm. Only in this way can they barely maintain their own status and interests in this fiercely competitive situation.

(End of this chapter)