316: Liu Cang's confidence, the half-saint Tianming old demon

The Elder explained, "Lin Xiu has a connection with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. When I previously went to the Ancient Ruins in the Skeleton Mountain Range, Lin Xiu teamed up with a Void Ancient Dragon Clan powerhouse and plundered everything inside."

"You said he emptied the Ancient Ruins?"

Sect Leader Liu directly ignored his previous words.

If that was the case, didn't Lin Xiu possess many treasures from the Ancient Ruins?

He had recently been focused on Lord Yaohua Xie's dealings with the Flower Sect, and hadn't paid much attention to other news from the outside world.

Now, hearing the Elder speak of it, he suddenly realized.

This Lin Xiu was a good person! He wasn't here to demand compensation; he was clearly here to deliver treasures!

Sect Leader Liu's heart stirred, and a look of excitement involuntarily appeared on his face.

The helper Lin Xiu brought shouldn't be too strong; otherwise, with that previous attack, he would have at least been heavily injured.

But now he was only lightly injured, and with the Sect Master and the Grand Elder, who had already advanced to Half-Saint, teaming up, taking them down certainly wouldn't be a problem.

"Sect Leader Liu, quickly notify the Grand Elder! If Lin Xiu contacts the Void Ancient Dragon, we won't be able to withstand their wrath."

The Elder, seeing Sect Leader Liu's delayed reaction, couldn't help but urge him anxiously.

"Yes, you're right!"

Sect Leader Liu snapped back to attention, immediately took out a Jade Slip and crushed it, then his cold gaze passed through the gap and landed on Lin Xiu, who was still sitting in the chair.

A sneer escaped his lips, "Lin Xiu, don't get too complacent. When our Grand Elder comes out, you'll understand why the Tianming Sect ranks below the One Hall and One Pagoda, and can be mentioned alongside the Flower Sect as one of the Two Sects!"

Sect Leader Liu had never even considered the possibility of the person next to Lin Xiu being a Saint.

After all, even a Half-Saint was a powerhouse capable of establishing a Sect and holding sway over a region.

Could such a figure be commanded by an Eighth-Grade Alchemist like him?

"I'll be waiting."

Lin Xiu remained unhurried, picking up his tea and slowly taking a sip.

Such a calm scene, falling into Sect Leader Liu's eyes, stimulated the flickering flames within them.

"That aura has awakened."

Yao Tianhuo said softly. His expression remained unchanged, and as the opponent's strength was unleashed, his perception became even clearer.

He had been too cautious; this power was probably only at the Half-Saint level.

From the rear of the Tianming Sect, a profound aura erupted, covering the entire Sect.

Everyone felt their hearts sink, and their breathing became somewhat constricted.

Some Disciples and Elders, after feeling this power sweep over them, respectfully knelt down.

"What has awakened me?"

A figure in dark gray robes appeared from the back of the Sect.

With a single step, his figure was like a teleportation, and he arrived before Sect Leader Liu and the others.

This person had gray hair and a face without many wrinkles, looking extremely young, but his eyes were filled with the vicissitudes of time and age.

He had no aura about him, looking like an ordinary person.

But when his gaze swept over them, Sect Leader Liu and the Elders felt immense pressure.

These people also knelt on one knee.

"Grand Elder, please seal off this space first!"

Sect Leader Liu said hastily.

"Hmm?"

The gray-robed man's expression froze for a moment, but he didn't ask further. Waves of fluctuations emanated from his body, spreading outwards.

The many Dou Zong and Dou Zun present clearly felt the space suddenly harden; even using all their power, they couldn't tear it apart.

"What exactly is it?"

Old Demon Tianming's faint voice drifted out.

"Reporting to the Grand Elder, this man, Lin Xiu, recently won the Alchemist Tournament. After killing a Disciple of our Tianming Sect, he dared to come to our door to demand compensation, and even injured me."

Sect Leader Liu moved his finger and pointed at the young man in the main hall.

Facing the gaze that fell upon him, Lin Xiu smiled faintly and nodded slightly towards the gray-robed man.

"Just for this?"

Old Demon Tianming's brows furrowed. His tone remained unchanged, but it clearly revealed a hint of impatience.

Sect Leader Liu quickly continued, "He is connected to the Void Ancient Dragon. A few days ago, he entered an Ancient Ruins and completely plundered everything inside."

Hearing this, Old Demon Tianming's brows slowly relaxed. Generally, what could be called Ancient Ruins had undergone the accumulation of years.

He recalled that he had once entered an Ancient Ruins, and at that time, he had even competed with Yao Chen, the champion of the Alchemist Tournament back then, for treasures.

One must know that sometimes, truly captivating things could be found in Ancient Ruins.

No wonder he wanted me to seal off the space.

Old Demon Tianming also knew the deterrent power of the Void Ancient Dragon. Fortunately, the sealing was complete; even if this little fellow wanted to call for help, it was too late now.

"Grand Elder, he took something unknown and was ordered to be hunted by the Hall of Souls. I think it must be something very important."

The Elder added another sentence.

It could even attract the hunt of the Hall of Souls? This was no small matter; the Hall of Souls, this force, usually wouldn't make such a big fuss hunting a single person.

Although Old Demon Tianming was in seclusion, he usually kept abreast of many things.

Now, he was truly interested.

Looking at Lin Xiu, he asked, "Little fellow, what did you take from the Ruins that would make the Hall of Souls so agitated?"

Lin Xiu's gaze was calm. He shook his head and said, "I came today to ask about the compensation. As for my gains in the Ruins, it has nothing to do with you. If we can talk nicely, then let's sit down and discuss it. If not, then the Tianming Sect has no need to exist."

"Presumptuous! At this point, you still dare to be so arrogant?"

Sect Leader Liu's voice was like thunder, causing ripples in the tea in the cup.

"Hehe."

Old Demon Tianming smiled faintly, "It's been many years since I've seen such a brave young man."

The other Elders and Disciples of the Tianming Sect around them all glared angrily, their gazes like sharp arrows converging on Lin Xiu.

However.

As if feeling nothing, Lin Xiu stretched his arms, turned his head to look at Yao Tianhuo, "The procedures are complete; the rest is up to you."

His voice wasn't loud, but who among those present was weak in strength?

So, everyone could hear Lin Xiu's words clearly.

For a moment, all eyes shifted to Yao Tianhuo, wondering about the strength of this old man.

What was so formidable about him that Lin Xiu relied on him so much?

"Your Excellency, are you a newcomer? I have no impression of you."

Old Demon Tianming scrutinized Yao Tianhuo for a moment.

"I'm not new at all. When I was dominating the continent, you probably weren't even born yet."

Yao Tianhuo said indifferently.

"Is..."

Old Demon Tianming was initially a little angry and wanted to question him, but he only managed to utter one word. After feeling the aura emanating from Yao Tianhuo, his voice instantly caught in his throat.

"You, are you a Dou Saint?!"

Swallowing, Old Demon Tianming's veins on his forehead suddenly throbbed, and he uttered a few words with difficulty.

As soon as these words came out, the one who received the greatest shock was Sect Leader Liu beside him.

The latter trembled all over, his eyes shaking, looking at Yao Tianhuo in disbelief?

How, how could it be? That old man was actually a Dou Saint?

Did the Old Ancestor really not misperceive it? He had just taken a hit from him!

Dou Saint?

The surrounding Elders and Disciples were also somewhat stunned, their eyes revealing expressions of disbelief.

If these words hadn't come from the Grand Elder's mouth, they would have completely disbelieved their own ears.

A Dou Saint was actually accompanying Lin Xiu?

Throughout the entire continent, in the vast Central Plains, who didn't know the power of a Dou Saint, assuming no Dou Emperors appeared?

This was already among the ranks of the continent's top powerhouses.

Even a Half-Saint was an existence sufficient to look down upon Dou Zun, let alone a true Dou Saint.

What could the Tianming Sect use to resist?