87: Chapter 87 The Reappearance of the Soul Land

In the core area of Hundred Poisons City, there was a massive complex of palaces spanning over a dozen li. Countless pavilions and terraces, each with carved railings and jade masonry, were exquisitely beautiful, standing in sharp contrast to the rugged architectural style of Hundred Poisons City.

Within these pavilions, many graceful and beautiful female yao shuttled back and forth, carrying various wedding supplies on trays. Everyone was orderly, attending to their respective duties.

This was the residence of the master of Hundred Poisons City, the Hundred Poisons King, and the place where the grand wedding would be held: the Hundred Poisons Palace.

At this moment, the Hundred Poisons King, who had long dominated the Thousand Miasma Poison Forest and whose fame shook Nanzhou, was in the largest hall of the Hundred Poisons Palace, hosting over a hundred Nascent Soul yao who had come to celebrate with him.

"Congratulations, Great King, on winning the beauty! I'll drink first!"

"Great King, I also toast to you!"

"..."

Inside the hall, the various yao exchanged toasts, many raising their glasses in congratulation to the Hundred Poisons King seated on the main throne. The entire hall was immersed in a festive and lively atmosphere.

On the main throne, a Middle-aged Man wearing a bright red groom's robe and sporting a goatee was stroking his beard, leaning halfway back in his chair with a satisfied smile on his face.

He was the Hundred Poisons King!

The Hundred Poisons King felt immensely satisfied. He was merely a member of the Yao Race with a weak true form, yet he had obtained a heavenly Opportunity to reach this stage. Now, he was even marrying a Flood Dragon Maiden; he couldn't help but be prideful.

Compared to when his cultivation was still low, let alone marrying a Flood Dragon Maiden, even a random Golden Core minor yao could bully him at will. It was a sharp contrast to his boundless glory today.

This also made him firmly believe that he was a person of profound Luck, destined to step onto the Peak of the Yao Race, and even the Peak of cultivation.

"Great King, it's almost time. Don't you think it's time to hold the ceremony?" a beautiful female yao standing by his side suddenly said with a smile.

"Hmm? It is indeed about time. Let's begin then!" Hearing this, the Hundred Poisons King calculated the time and found it was indeed the hour, then said with a smile in his eyes.

"Yes!"

The beautiful female yao responded respectfully. After a bow, she slowly retreated a few steps and turned to leave.

Although the two spoke softly, with the cultivation levels of the yao present, they naturally heard clearly. Consequently, the various yao put down their wine glasses, stopped talking, and sat upright.

Seeing this, the Hundred Poisons King nodded with even greater satisfaction. It seemed his prestige among the yao was at its zenith.

"Hahaha, you rascal Hundred Poisons! For such a big event as a wedding, you didn't even notify your brother. I've come empty-handed."

Suddenly, a hearty laugh rang out, echoing through the entire hall. At the same time, a terrifying Aura emanated from outside.

Swept by this Aura, all the Nascent Soul yao instinctively stood up, their eyes filled with shock as they looked toward the entrance.

Next, a youth with feminine features, dressed in black robes and appearing to be in his twenties, appeared at the door. He then strode across the threshold and walked straight into the hall.

"Soul Land, this King did not invite you. Not only have you come uninvited, but you're also brazenly releasing your pressure. You clearly don't respect this King at all!"

The Hundred Poisons King's calm voice slowly drifted through the hall. Simultaneously, an equally terrifying Aura rose from his body, surging forward to clash equally with Soul Land.

"Hundred Poisons, I didn't come here to cause trouble this time. I have important matters to discuss with you!" Soul Land's Aura slowly receded. He looked directly into the Hundred Poisons King's eyes without any reservation and smiled faintly.

The Hundred Poisons King understood instantly. Soul Land's purpose this time was likely to seek an alliance to jointly oppose the Human Race Cultivators.

The Hundred Poisons King's brow twitched, and his Aura also receded. A trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he quickly recovered and said coldly:

"We'll talk about it tomorrow. Now is not the time!"

"Fair enough, fair enough!" Soul Land responded with a chuckle. He then walked to an empty seat and sat down composedly, ignoring the yao whose eyes seemed to spit fire at him.

Soul Land had suppressed the yao with his pressure as soon as he arrived. They naturally disliked such behavior, but they could only curse him in their hearts. They didn't dare speak out, for even if they were slapped to death, no one would say a word.

After Soul Land took his seat, footsteps were heard from outside the hall. Then, a group of female yao dressed in bright red surrounded a stunningly beautiful woman in a fiery red wedding dress as they slowly walked in.

The eyes of all the yao in the hall instantly fell upon the woman in the wedding dress, followed by bursts of admiration.

But Soul Land, who had been composed, shuddered upon seeing the woman. His expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but emit Killing Intent.

At Soul Land's strange behavior, the yao in the hall immediately fell silent. The Hundred Poisons King's face darkened instantly as everyone looked at Soul Land and the woman in the wedding dress.

"Soul Land, what is the meaning of this?" the Hundred Poisons King asked. His voice wasn't loud, but it was as soul-shaking as a clap of thunder.

The moment she entered the hall, Du Jiaojiao spotted Soul Land's figure, and a tempestuous storm instantly rose in her heart. Her expression shifted through a myriad of emotions: first disbelief, then being caught off guard, and finally despair... "Hundred Poisons, this woman has a grudge against me!" Soul Land's murderous gaze was fixed on Du Jiaojiao, his Killing Intent already nearly uncontrollable. If not for his wariness of the Hundred Poisons King, he would have attacked long ago.

Although there was only Du Jiaojiao, as long as he captured her, he wouldn't have to worry about the other two not showing up!

"Soul Land, how insolent! Do you mean to tell me to hand her over?" The Hundred Poisons King was furious. He stood up abruptly from his seat, his Aura sweeping through the entire hall.

"Why not? Surely you won't make an enemy of me over a woman!"

Soul Land also knew the Hundred Poisons King wouldn't just hand her over. As soon as he finished speaking, his entire body transformed into a streak of black light, flying toward Du Jiaojiao.

"How bold! You dare try to snatch someone right in front of me!"

Seeing this, the Hundred Poisons King could no longer stand by. His figure flickered, and at the critical moment, he appeared in front of Du Jiaojiao, clashing with Soul Land.

Bang!

The collision of their fist and palm erupted into a terrifying shockwave. The surrounding female yao and Du Jiaojiao were instantly knocked back dozens of feet, coughing up mouthfuls of blood.

This was only because both had held back; otherwise, not a single person would have survived; they would have been instantly reduced to a bloody mist.

"Hundred Poisons, since you refuse to hand her over, I'll take her myself!"

"Hmph, then let's see if you have the ability!"

Before the words had even faded, with a shua, the roof of the hall suddenly exploded. Two figures shot into the sky, leaving only rolling echoes vibrating within the hall.

The many yao in the hall also transformed into afterimages, swarming out of the hall in a flurry. They no longer had the mind to care about anything else; they certainly wouldn't miss a battle at the Void Refining level.

In an instant, only Du Jiaojiao and the other beautiful female yao remained in the hall, all stunned in place.

"Jiaojiao, come with me quickly!"

Suddenly, a figure darted out from a corner and spoke urgently to Du Jiaojiao, then appeared before her as an afterimage.