Chapter 50: Chapter 50 - The Beginning of Chaos!
"He will!" Jiang Yun had a mysterious smile on his face, clearly exuding confidence.
Generally, once an alchemist obtains a rare fire, they wouldn't have any inappropriate desire for new ones. However, Han Feng, who practiced Fentian, was different. He would definitely go to great lengths to collect exotic fires and wouldn't abandon his obsession even after breaking through to Dou Zong this time.
Although Su Qian couldn't quite grasp why Jiang Yun was so confident — could it be the mindset of a master alchemist? — he had no choice but to trust him at this moment.
After finalizing their plan, Su Qian and Jiang Yun immediately returned to the Inner Academy and began their layout in Black Horn Region.
Canaan Academy moved swiftly, and Jiang Yun soon saw the executors of his plan in a valley.
Three men in their thirties, wearing blue robes, their faces covered with a grim resentment, stood quietly a short distance away, scanning their surroundings with sharp vigilance.
"The renown of the Yao brothers precedes them. Since you have agreed to the Canaan Academy's invitation, there's no need to be so cautious. Our Canaan Academy wouldn't go to such lengths for three Dou Wangs."
A faint voice came from a distance. A vague figure was rapidly approaching from the far sky. Even before the words had fully faded, the figure seemed to have crossed space and suddenly appeared before the three men.
"You—," the Yao brothers' eyes were filled with astonishment.
The first impression Jiang Yun gave them was young, extremely young, probably not even eighteen yet, without holding a coming-of-age ceremony just yet?
The second impression was power, immense might, so much so that they could not hope to stand against him. The speed he displayed just now from afar had already left them in the dust. Now, as he quietly stood in front of them, just his gaze nearly suffocated them, leaving their bodies trembling.
The faint power of space around him could only be controlled by a Dou Zong, right? Even Jin Yin, their deadly enemy, didn't have such a strong spatial power surrounding them.
Such a young powerhouse — had Canaan Academy grown this terrifying?
Looking at the intimidated trio, Jiang Yun mused internally that his manipulation of spatial power was quite impressive. Now, he could barely manage to walk briefly in the air using his control over spatial power.
But he wouldn't waste it. By applying spatial power to his movements, achieving an effect similar to teleportation, Jiang Yun could claim his speed was unmatched at his level.
Sweeping his gaze over the trembling men before him, he added in his heart, "That's a bonus!"
"My name is Jiang Yun!" Seeing the trio temporarily unable to recover, Jiang Yun took the initiative to break the tense atmosphere.
"Greetings, Young Master Jiang!" The Yao brothers hurriedly stepped forward to salute, not daring to be the least bit disrespectful, as the young Jiang Yun's mere aura had them shivering, marking him as an exceptionally dangerous person.
"No need for formalities. Since you have agreed to come, you must be inclined to accept the deal, right?" Jiang Yun gestured, and an invisible spatial force straightened the Yao brothers' postures, stopping them from bowing further, deepening their astonishment at his strength.
The eldest Yao brother stepped forward, cupping his hands with a bitter smile, "Having offended Jin Yin, we three brothers struggle to get by in the Black Horn Region. As long as Canaan Academy is willing to make a deal, we will do our utmost."
Despite being Dou Wangs, they had no faction willing to accept them in the Black Horn Region because of Jin Yin's power. Their lives were tough, constantly in survival mode and evading Jin Yin's hunts.
It surprised them that Canaan Academy wanted to deal with them. They had a realization: only a dominant force like Canaan Academy could disregard Jin Yin.
Jiang Yun nodded. His choice of them was partly because they had no affiliations to any power.
"Now in the Black Horn Region, Feng City is aggressively recruiting strongmen, forming a monopoly, posing a threat to Canaan Academy, which is undesirable!" Jiang Yun spoke slowly, observing the Yao brothers.
Hearing Jiang Yun's words, the trio felt a chill — Canaan Academy planned to attack Feng City?
That was their first thought. They dared not think further; such clashes between titans were not something small Dou Wangs could meddle with.
They misunderstood one point. It wasn't Canaan Academy targeting Feng City, but Jiang Yun targeting Han Feng. Jiang Yun wouldn't explain the subtle distinction.
If not for the threat of unification in the Black Horn Region, Canaan Academy wouldn't interfere in the power struggles here.
Having two Nine-Star Dou Zong to back them was just that mighty.
"Here is a wisp of exotic fire. I want you to lure Jin Yin's pursuit by 'accidentally' revealing that you have this fire and drive them to Magic Flame Valley! Make as much noise as you can!"
The Black Horn Region still had a force that could rival Feng City, known as Magic Flame Valley, also a threat. Ideally, they could eliminate both sides in one sweep; at worst, they had to kill Han Feng.
"These are two Fifth-Grade Berserk Blood Pills. They can double your strength for half an hour, but you'll be weak for half a month afterward. It's for aiding you."
"Upon success, each of you gets a Dou Ling Dan!"
Jiang Yun handed over a cauldron and a jade bottle to the Yao brothers as aid. Without these, Jiang Yun feared they might be killed by Jin Yin before reaching Magic Flame Valley.
A seemingly exotic fire would make them everybody's target.
Seeing the three Dou Ling Dans, the Yao brothers were shocked. "Dou Ling Dan," and three of them, were treasures capable of boosting a Dou Wang by one star.
They began to ponder deeply; the reward was generous, but the risk was high.
Finally, the eldest brother's eyes darkened with determination, leaning towards acceptance.
If Canaan Academy moved against Feng City, Jin Yin might fall too, freeing them from hiding. Eliminating a lifelong enemy and gaining Dou Ling Dans was a joyous double boon.
Soon, the other two brothers nudged their elder, willing to gamble for a better future.
Once agreeing, they took Jiang Yun's pills and cauldron, disappearing into the forest. Despite knowing the plan's risks, they chose to take the chance.
Watching their departing figures, Jiang Yun gazed distantly, as the wind swayed a falling leaf before him. He whispered softly:
"The wind is rising!"
The Black Horn Region, a chaotic place in the northwest continent, teemed with factions, being a heaven for the strong, hell for the weak.
Magic Flame Valley, Black Sovereign Sect, Feng City, Yin Sect, and Rakshasa Gate — these powers maintained a facade of peace despite hidden conflicts.
In the past year, Feng City's expansion had increased tensions, creating a powder keg ready to explode.
Three days ago, someone saw the Yao brothers reveal a strange fire under Jin Yin's chase, even injuring Jin Yin with it, enabling their escape.
Countless people heard Jin Yin's roar from afar.
"Exotic fire?!"
In an instant, the news of the exotic fire spread, making the entire Black Horn Region boil.
Exotic fires were rare and precious heavenly treasures, highly coveted by fire practitioners and especially alchemists. Any alchemist dreamt of obtaining one.
Even non-alchemists found such fires valuable, capable of trading for rare treasures. In a land teeming with powerhouses, exotic fires remained extremely precious.
Rumors of the Yao brothers' exotic fire captured the entire Black Horn Region's attention.
Feng City.
Listening to Han Beng's report, Han Feng's face turned serious, his eyes blazing, "Are you sure it's an exotic fire?"
Han Beng felt his heart tighten, his breath constricted. As Han Feng's trusted aide with Dou Wang strength, he had never seen Han Feng so fierce, like a starving predator ready to tear apart any prey.
"Reports confirm that Jin Yin was briefly repelled by a strange flame while chasing the Yao brothers. We are still verifying if it's an exotic fire," Han Beng hurriedly reported.
"Useless!" Han Feng's brows furrowed, sending a forceful blast.
"Boom—"
"Ugh—" Han Beng was sent flying, coughing blood, but he dared not complain, kneeling and begging for mercy.
"This subordinate deserves to die!"
"Hmph— Where are they headed now?" Han Feng coldly asked.
"Towards Magic Flame Valley!"
"Magic Flame Valley!!!" Han Feng's voice was startled, then turned to a roar, "Jin Yin has ruined my plans!"
"Whoosh—" With a sound cutting through the air, Han Feng vanished, his icy, emotionless voice echoing in the hall.
"Han Beng, notify our enforcers to gather at Magic Flame Valley, or..."
"Prepare to become my drug slaves!"
At the outskirts of Magic Flame Valley, three blood-soaked figures flew rapidly.
"Heh, you ants sure know how to run!" Laughter came from behind them. Two elders in gold and silver robes swiftly closed in.
Jin Yin's faces showed burn marks, with eyes full of murderous intent towards the Yao brothers, validating the rumors.
"Second, third brother, Magic Flame Valley is ahead. We must fight to the death!"
Seeing Magic Flame Valley, the eldest Yao brother shouted.
The three exchanged resolute glances, took dragon-eye-sized pills, and a terrifying power surged from within.
"Go—"
Feeling the surge, they moaned but quickly recovered, shouting and doubling their speed towards Magic Flame Valley.
"Not good—" Jin Yin's faces changed, unleashing a palm strike with their Dou Qi.
"The young lord's calculations are off. They have high-level pills. We must stop them!"
Several figures in the shadows planned to act when seeing the Yao brothers' burst.
"Attack!" Mo Ya decisively commanded, and his squad unleashed techniques on the Yao brothers' path.
"Boom, boom, boom—"
Countless explosions and shattering echoed, as the Yao brothers confronted the Black Sovereign Sect ahead.
"Young Lord Mo, we bear no grudge against the Black Sovereign Sect!" Yao Da grimaced, watching the Black Sovereign Sect vigilantly.
Meanwhile, he worried — the Black Sovereign Sect was here, but where was Magic Flame Valley? The enemies were at their doorstep yet silent! Didn't they desire the fire?
"Young Lord, the eldest Yao bears strong fire attributes, unmistakably connected to exotic fire," the Black Sovereign Sect's chief alchemist, Qi Shan, exclaimed.
As a near-sixth-tier alchemist, if he obtained this fire, reaching the sixth tier would be certain, and even the seventh tier would not be a dream.
Hearing Qi Shan, the Yao brothers' faces 'changed,' and the atmosphere tensed.
With another five-tier alchemist vouching, the fire was real.
Heavy breathing echoed in the hidden corners, signifying many were drawn to the scene.
Receiving his alchemist's confirmation, Mo Ya's eyes brightened, kindly addressing the Yao brothers, "Years past, unintentionally offending Jin Yin was an oversight. If you join the Black Sovereign Sect today, I'll mediate to resolve your enmity."
All around, tensions escalated, each figure preparing silently, the situation becoming a battle for survival.
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