186: Chapter 186 Yun Yun: I really called for help, but you still got upset.

[Huo Zhi]: That's right. A Dou Zong can only walk on air, staying in the void without any external help, freely mobilizing the energy of the world, and initially manipulating the power of space to distort it or traverse space cracks over short distances. Only at high levels is it possible to create a Space Lock. It's only upon reaching Dou Zun that one truly masters space, gaining the ability to tear through space, perform space travel, execute space strangulation, and set up Space Locks or Space Prisons. At high levels, one can even establish Space Wormholes and remain unafraid of space storms.

[Huo Zhi]: Currently, I can open short-distance space tunnels and perform space travel, but it feels like Xiao Ting uses the power of space even more effortlessly than I do.

[Cao Ying]: So, my dear master, he didn't break through to Dou Zong, but rather to Dou Zun?

[Xun'er]: That can't be. Xiao Ting's strength has always been mentioned in the Diary. Today is his birthday; it's possible he received some kind of powerful blessing from the Great Dao, much like the Purple Heaven Flame, which is beyond our understanding.

[Zi Yan]: Terrifying indeed.

[Yun Yun]: Stop with the 'terrifying indeed' and someone come save me quickly.

[Xun'er]: What happened?

[Yun Yun]: After accompanying Teacher to the Sect Competition, the Cloud Mist Sect performed well this time. I feel I've done right by the sect. Upon returning, I officially stepped down from the position of Sect Leader, and my teacher has resumed the role.

[Yun Yun]: On the way back to the Black-Corner Region, I encountered an Eight-Star Dou Zong Elder from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. He also has a Magical Beast partner, an Eight-Winged Black Heaven Python at the peak of the mid-rank 7th level.

[Yun Yun]: They have locked down the space; even crushing my message jade slip was useless.

[Huo Zhi]: Hang in there, I'm coming to help you now.

[Huo Zhi]: That's right. A Dou Zong can only walk on air, staying in the void without any external help, freely mobilizing the energy of the world, and initially manipulating the power of space to distort it or traverse space cracks over short distances. Only at high levels is it possible to create a Space Lock. It's only upon reaching Dou Zun that one truly masters space, gaining the ability to tear through space, perform space travel, execute space strangulation, and set up Space Locks or Space Prisons. At high levels, one can even establish Space Wormholes and remain unafraid of space storms.

[Huo Zhi]: Currently, I can open short-distance space tunnels and perform space travel, but it feels like Xiao Ting uses the power of space even more effortlessly than I do.

[Cao Ying]: So, my dear master, he didn't break through to Dou Zong, but rather to Dou Zun?

[Xun'er]: That can't be. Xiao Ting's strength has always been mentioned in the Diary. Today is his birthday; it's possible he received some kind of powerful blessing from the Great Dao, much like the Purple Heaven Flame, which is beyond our understanding.

[Zi Yan]: Terrifying indeed.

[Yun Yun]: Stop with the 'terrifying indeed' and someone come save me quickly.

[Xun'er]: What happened?

[Yun Yun]: After accompanying Teacher to the Sect Competition, the Cloud Mist Sect performed well this time. I feel I've done right by the sect. Upon returning, I officially stepped down from the position of Sect Leader, and my teacher has resumed the role.

[Yun Yun]: On the way back to the Black-Corner Region, I encountered an Eight-Star Dou Zong Elder from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. He also has a Magical Beast partner, an Eight-Winged Black Heaven Python at the peak of the mid-rank 7th level.

[Yun Yun]: They have locked down the space; even crushing my message jade slip was useless.

[Huo Zhi]: Hang in there, I'm coming to help you now.

No one expected that Yun Yun would encounter such danger.

Huo Zhi, however, was quite happy. She felt this was a good opportunity to make Xiao Ting owe her a favor.

I've acted to save your woman; you can't hold a grudge just because I said some bad things while being 'loyal to a fault' for Xun'er.

“Wind's Extreme, Sword God!”

In the sky above a mountain range in the central-southeastern part of the Jia Ma Empire, Yun Yun raised her longsword, mobilizing the Dou Qi in her body to empower it.

World energy condensed behind her into a human phantom over ten zhang tall. It raised a massive phantom sword, mobilizing the surrounding wind-attribute world energy and triggering changes in the heavens and earth.

At this time, she had spent a considerable amount of time cultivating in the Gate of Life and Death and had received a Dou Qi backlash from sacrificing Protector Xuan. She was at the peak of Two-Star Dou Zong, and most importantly, her soul had broken through to the Spirit Realm, making her sword intent extremely powerful.

Executing the Di-class mid-level Dou Technique passed down by Yun Potian, its power was quite formidable.

“It seems Yun Yun has indeed obtained the inheritance left by Yun Potian.”

Several hundred zhang away from Yun Yun was a giant python a hundred zhang long. Its body was purple-black, with three pairs of huge black wings on its back, and its scales emitted a metallic luster. Standing on its head was a handsome man with a gloomy temperament.

This man was the Fifth Elder of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, Hui Ye, an Eight-Star Dou Zong and a high-ranking official with real power in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.

“The Cloud Mist Sect has been silent for over a hundred years, yet suddenly two Dou Zongs have emerged. Those Di-class cultivation methods and Dou Techniques are likely the inheritance left by Yun Potian. Back when he was at his peak, even our Heavenly Serpent Mansion had to temporarily avoid his edge.”

The Eight-Winged Black Heaven Python spoke in response. Dou Qi swept out from its body, converging in the sky into a massive fireball, which then split into smaller fireballs that flew toward Yun Yun's position.

The powerful attack caused ripples to spread through space.

“Boom!”

The Sword God phantom behind Yun Yun swung its sword, unleashing a sword light dozens of zhang in size.

The powerful cutting force of the hurricane caused the void to crack directly. In an instant, it crossed a hundred zhang, swallowing the scattered fireballs.

The Eight-Winged Black Heaven Python's pupils narrowed as the massive fireball in the sky flew out and collided with that giant sword light.

Accompanied by a deafening explosion, the world seemed to fall into silence for a moment.

A terrifying energy shockwave spread out, shattering several mountain peaks.

Amidst this storm, Yun Yun quickly reached the periphery and raised her longsword to cut at the Spatial Barrier created by Hui Ye. This barrier was locked with a Space Lock, merging with the surrounding space, making its defensive power extremely strong.

“Yun Yun, your combat strength is indeed good, but for a mere Two-Star Dou Zong to want to break through the spatial lockdown set by this seat is simply wishful thinking.”

Hui Ye's voice rang out not far behind Yun Yun, carrying the ease of a cat playing with a mouse.

Yun Yun gripped her longsword tightly, her expression turning cold. “The Sect Competition has just ended. Aren't you afraid that news of you surrounding and killing me will leak out, sparking public outrage and bringing trouble to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion?”

“Heh, those words won't threaten me. If it leaked, it would indeed be a bit troublesome, but this seat is not afraid.” Hui Ye raised his hand to condense Dou Qi while manipulating the power of space. “Besides, news of this matter won't get out.”

As his voice fell, several large snakes filled with cold energy flew from Hui Ye's hand, attacking Yun Yun from all directions. Some of them vanished directly into the void, liable to suddenly appear from anywhere at any time.

“Yun Yun, surrender and come with me.”

“As long as you cooperate obediently, this seat will not mistreat you.”

“Do you really think someone will come to save you?”

Hui Ye's eyes held an undisguised look of lust, as if he could already see a wonderful scene.

Yun Yun's face turned ashen. She raised her hand, preparing to use a killing move, willing to pay any price to make Hui Ye pay as well.

However, in the next moment, a hand appeared on her waist. The touch was very familiar, followed by a voice: “Little Yun'er, I was wondering why you hadn't returned yet. It turns out you've run into trouble.”