93: Sifang Pavilion Conference

People of the Shi Family!

Xiao Lei thought, "This is not going to be easy!"

Imperial Families all live in their own Small Worlds. For ordinary people, entering is completely a fantasy. Only those who become a Dou Saint or achieve great renown in the Central Plains might have the qualification for these so-called Imperial Families to take them seriously and open their doors.

In the original work, it was precisely because Venerable Yao broke through to Half-Saint that he received an invitation to the coming-of-age ceremony of the Gu Family.

"After going in circles, I'm back to square one. I still have to find a way to Breakthrough to Dou Saint first!"

The key to Xiao Lei's Breakthrough to Dou Saint lay with Venerable Yao; he had to help him revive first.

"The Soul Infant Fruit is hard to find. In the Central Plains Continent, the Beast Region has many rare flowers and exotic plants due to its unique environment."

"In three days, I plan to go to the Beast Region to try and find it."

In the original work, the Soul Infant Fruit was found in the Ancient Ruins of the Skeleton Mountain Range in the Beast Region. Although the Ruins have not yet opened, one should not forget that the Void Ancient Dragon Clan's greatest strength is their spatial power.

Xiao Lei could completely break through the space of the Ancient Ruins, just as he could forcibly break open a Star Domain, and enter it, but it would take some time to find the exact location of the Ruins.

Upon hearing this, Wind Venerable quickly said, "Coincidentally, my Disciple Qinger's Family is in the Beast Region, and she knows the situation in the Beast Region quite well. Let her go with you, and I will also try to search."

Xiao Lei shook his head. With the general location of the Skeleton Mountain Range, Xiao Lei did not need Mu Qingluan. Having her by his side would only mean having to take care of her.

After all, a Dou King was still too weak!

Hearing this, a hint of disappointment clearly appeared in Mu Qingluan's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

Furthermore, Xiao Lei was not just looking for the Ancient Ruins for the Soul Infant Fruit. There were many Treasures in the Ancient Ruins, and Xiao Lei could not possibly give up the dragon phoenix origin fruit alone.

Venerable Yao continued, "Also, Wind Idle, arrange for some reliable people to accompany Xiao Yan on a trip!"

Since absorbing the Yin Yang Twin Flames, Xiao Yan had always felt a faint, almost imperceptible pull, urging him to go somewhere. This was clearly Xiao Xuan's other two different flames.

Wind Idle did not ask further but quickly named a few people.

Having managed Starfall Pavilion for so many years, Wind Idle had long understood all the Elders.

He knew clearly who could be truly relied upon and who could only be used during peaceful times.

Just as everything was arranged, a message entered his mind, and Wind Idle's eyes suddenly narrowed slightly.

"Four Pavilions Tournament? Shouldn't that still be two years away!"

... A few days later, on the way to the Wind and Thunder Eastern Pavilion.

"The Four Pavilions Tournament is held once every four years. Although it is ostensibly said to provide a stage for the young Geniuses of the Central Plains to showcase themselves, and the Four Pavilions will also select some excellent Geniuses to absorb into their forces."

"However, in reality, it is a way for the Four Pavilions to test each other, with the young Geniuses of the Four Pavilions sparring, thereby indirectly revealing their respective situations..."

Among the Four Pavilions, Starfall Pavilion was the strongest, so Wind Idle had never taken the Four Pavilions Tournament very seriously.

Originally, for Venerable Yao's matter, Wind Idle had already prepared to be absent from this tournament.

However, Xiao Lei believed that such an opportunity, which focused the Central Plains' visible attention, was rare, and he had a plan. Perhaps he could use this tournament to promote something, and since the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's location was also close to the Beast Region, he would participate along the way.

"Originally, the Four Pavilions Tournament should have been two years away, but with the Ice River Valley destroyed, the Four Pavilions, as forces in the Central Plains, are all somewhat worried. The focus of this tournament might be about this matter..."

Saying this, Wind Idle scrutinized Xiao Lei. From Venerable Yao, Wind Idle naturally knew that the Ice River Valley had been destroyed by Xiao Lei.

Xiao Lei's expression remained unchanged, and he said coldly, "The Ice River Valley used the Calamity Poison Body for human experiments, and Xiao Yi Xian is precisely the Calamity Poison Body..."

Wind Idle said no more. He didn't care who Xiao Lei killed, and the Ice River Valley had little connection with him.

At the same time, in the Wind and Thunder Eastern Pavilion, on Thunder Mountain.

Thunder Venerable, Sword Venerable, and Yellow Spring Venerable had all arrived, and countless young Geniuses from the Central Plains had already gathered at the foot of Thunder Mountain, waiting for the tournament to begin so they could display their prowess.

Seeing that the agreed time had arrived, but Wind Idle's figure had not yet appeared, Thunder Venerable was somewhat displeased, "That guy Wind Idle is late for every tournament!"

"Alright, that's just how he is. Just wait a little longer!"

The old man in plain clothes beside him spoke, his face like an ancient well, without joy or sorrow. It was Sword Venerable.

"Hmph! It was fine in the past, after all, it was a matter for the younger generation. But now, such a ruthless character has suddenly appeared in the Central Plains, actually destroying the Ice River Valley directly! Who knows when it will be our turn? And this guy is still so lax!"

Among the Four Pavilions, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was closest to the Ice River Valley, so Thunder Venerable was naturally the most worried.

"Hehehe, I think that Ice Venerable Binghe himself provoked some force and was destroyed. What does it have to do with us? Don't forget, the forces of the Central Plains are never as simple as they appear on the surface!"

"If you don't do anything shameful, you won't be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door, Thunder Venerable!"

At this moment, Yellow Spring Venerable, clad in an evil Qi, spoke faintly.

Wang Chen, beside him, licked the dagger in his hand, clearly eager for the upcoming contempt.

"Yellow Spring Venerable! What do you mean?"

Thunder Venerable roared, his sleeves fluttering, the Wind and Thunder Qi within him stirring.

The power of a Venerable shook heaven and earth, causing the world to tilt.

Stopped by Thunder Venerable's shout, Yellow Spring Venerable sullenly said no more.

Among the Four Venerables, he had the lowest cultivation and the weakest strength. If he were to fight with Thunder Venerable, he would naturally not fare well.

"Hmph!"

Seeing Yellow Spring Venerable subdue, Thunder Venerable did not press further but transmitted a message to the graceful figure beside him.

"Qinger, although you have completely mastered the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, the other successors of the Four Pavilions also have their own methods. Do not be careless later, it would harm the Sect's reputation!"

Beside Thunder Venerable, Feng Qing'er stood proudly. Her face was beautiful and refined, her figure tall. At this moment, she slightly raised her head, looking down at the countless young Geniuses below, exuding a hint of coldness, like a proud plum blossom in the snow.

It was also at this moment that Xiao Lei and Wind Idle tore open the Void Realm and appeared at the peak of Thunder Mountain.

Two vast Venerable auras descended over Thunder Mountain, and the mighty Venerable power caused the many Loose Cultivators at the foot of the mountain to look sideways.

Torrential flames burned in the Void Realm Crack in the Sky, and the next moment, a gap opened, and Xiao Lei slowly walked out.

As for Wind Venerable, he swayed his body, a gust of clear wind swirled, carrying him slowly downwards.

Wind Venerable snorted when he saw this, "Wind Idle is pulling that trick again!"

Xiao Yi Xian, seeing their actions, also shook her head helplessly.

Meanwhile, Venerable Skyfire, who had already taken his seat, somewhat regretted sitting down so quickly.

"Everyone, how have you been lately!"

Wind Venerable smiled elegantly, cupped his hands, and asked with a clear laugh.

Sword Venerable immediately cupped his hands in return, "As always. And this Fellow Daoist is?"

The Four Pavilions Tournament had always been a matter between the Four Pavilions, and rarely did other Dou Venerables participate.

"Xiao Lei is a good friend of mine. Hearing about the Four Pavilions Tournament, he specially came to witness it!"

Thunder Venerable said grumpily, "Since everyone is here, let's officially begin. Fei Tian!"

Hearing this, a figure quickly responded and relayed the message to the Elders below.

The passage to Thunder Mountain was opened, and thousands of Disciples from various parts of the Central Plains rushed towards the mountaintop, vying for first place.

However, this year's Four Pavilions Tournament was slightly different. Because it was brought forward, the cultivation of several Pavilion Master's successors was insufficient, meaning they couldn't actually defeat some of the Central Plains' Geniuses.

Therefore, the people of the Four Pavilions would battle individually this time, with a separate arena set up for the Four Pavilions.

Zi Yan glanced at Feng Qing'er beside Thunder Venerable, and the feeling of disgust she had when she saw the mummified corpse in the Black-Corner Region surged again.

At the same time, Feng Qing'er stared at Venerable Skyfire, who had appeared with Xiao Lei, slightly lost in thought.

"This aura... could it be the Heavenly Phoenix Blood Essence?"

Feng Qing'er was somewhat uncertain because the Heavenly Phoenix Blood Essence aura on him was very faint... Zi Yan's mind whirred, and she pulled Xiao Lei's sleeve, "Xiao Lei, Xiao Lei! Let me go."

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