Shangguan Han followed behind Ye Yunfei, their progress unhindered as they charged up Thousand Sages Peak in moments.
"Who are you! This is Elder Huang's secluded cultivation sanctuary! No unauthorized entry is allowed!"
Immediately, a squad of guards appeared, rushing towards Ye Yunfei and Shangguan Han to block their way.
"All of you, lie down!" Shangguan Han roared.
Boom!
A torrential surge of Soul Power erupted from his head.
Bang! Bang!
That squad of guards was thrown backward one by one, blasted by Shangguan Han's terrifying Soul Power. They fell unconscious directly onto the ground.
These guards were all at the Gathering Stars Realm. In front of Shangguan Han, they simply weren't even worth looking at.
An early-stage Dao Molding Realm master was more than enough to dominate the entire Canghuang Realm, practically invincible.
"Let's go!"
Shangguan Han activated his movement technique, charging towards the mountain peak.
One breath later, Shangguan Han and Ye Yunfei landed in front of a cultivation cave dwelling.
"Who's there?!"
A thunderous roar erupted from within the dwelling.
Shangguan Han stood with his hands behind his back, a cold smile on his face.
The next moment.
With a rumble, the door to the cultivation dwelling swung open. Out walked a stout, elderly man with leonine eyes and an imposing, martial air.
"Who are you two? Why have you forced your way onto Thousand Sages Peak and injured my guards!" The old man glared at Shangguan Han and Ye Yunfei, shouting sharply.
"Old Huang, it's been a long time. Your temper's still so fierce. Is this any way to greet an old friend?" Shangguan Han took a step forward with a smile.
"You..."
Hearing Shangguan Han's voice, the old man stiffened violently, an expression of disbelief appearing on his face as he stared hard at Shangguan Han.
Because Shangguan Han was wearing the mask given by the grey-robed elder, not only was his appearance altered, but his Soul Power aura was also thoroughly concealed. So, the old man simply couldn't recognize Shangguan Han.
However, the moment Shangguan Han spoke, he seemed to guess something.
*Be ready to strike at any moment. If he resists, aim to kill in one blow!* Shangguan Han sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Heh heh, Old Huang, you haven't forgotten me already, have you?" Shangguan Han reached up, removed the mask from his face, and revealed his true features.
"Hall Master Shangguan! It really is you! You're actually alive!"
The old man immediately paled in shock.
"Old Huang, do you still acknowledge me as your Hall Master?" Shangguan Han fixed his gaze on the old man, a half-smile playing on his lips.
"Hall Master Shangguan, back then, Lü Wutian and the Great Elder suddenly stood up and accused you of betraying the Sacred Hall's interests, branding you a traitor. They led a huge force to surround you. What really happened?" the old man said.
"Old Huang, do you believe I would betray the Sacred Hall's interests?" Shangguan Han stared at the old man, asking.
"I do not," the old man nodded in reply.
"So, what really happened back then, Old Huang... deep down, you must have had your answer for a long time, right?" Shangguan Han said.
"Yes.
I guessed long ago that Lü Wutian, in his ambition to become the Sacred Hall Lord, colluded with the Great Elder to frame you."
The old man fell silent for a moment, then slowly spoke.
"In those days, Lü Wutian was nothing but an insignificant custodian within the Sacred Hall. I promoted him myself, used the Sacred Hall's resources to focus on training him, and finally helped him become the Vice-Hall Master.
Yet in the end, he betrayed me and sought to put me to death.
Luckily, fate smiled upon me, and I escaped the disaster.
Now, I've returned to seek revenge against Lü Wutian and reclaim everything I lost.
Old Huang, give me your word. Do you support Lü Wutian, or do you support me?" Shangguan Han said.
Both Shangguan Han and Ye Yunfei were prepared to strike at any moment!
"Hall Master Shangguan, over all these years, I've been living in seclusion here on Thousand Sages Peak precisely because I wanted to avoid Lü Wutian.
Lü Wutian knew I was once your confidant. After he became Hall Master, he deliberately suppressed me.
There are many others like me.
Moreover, throughout these years, I've heard Lü Wutian keeps sending people throughout the Canghuang Realm to search for traces of you, Hall Master.
So I've been waiting... waiting for your return!
Your subordinate, Huang Tianfeng, pays his respects to the Hall Master!"
The old man suddenly knelt on one knee and declared in a clear voice.
"Hahaha… Excellent! Elder Huang, worthy of the special training I gave you back in the day!
Now, tell me in detail the current state of affairs in the Sacred Hall.
Then, we go to the Sacred Hall headquarters. I intend to reclaim my position as Hall Master!"
Shangguan Han laughed heartily.
"Hall Master, after Lü Wutian became Hall Master, he vigorously cultivated a batch of his own followers while simultaneously suppressing and persecuting your former confidants.
Some of your old confidants met tragic ends. Some were forced to leave the Sacred Hall and flee far away. Others, like me, found places to live in seclusion, generally avoiding Sacred Hall affairs.
Now, the Sacred Hall headquarters is mostly comprised of Lü Wutian's people."
Huang Tianfeng said.
Next, Huang Tianfeng recounted to Shangguan Han in detail the Sacred Hall's overall current strength.
Within the Sacred Hall, there were a total of five early-stage Dao Molding Realm experts!
Two middle-stage Dao Molding Realm experts!
That made seven Dao Molding Realm experts in total!
*The Sacred Hall, as one of the three superpowers of the Canghuang Realm, has only seven Dao Molding Realm experts. That's just mediocre*, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but think to himself.
With Ye Yunfei's current methods, he wouldn't even fear a middle-stage Dao Molding Realm expert.
Even if he couldn't win, he could withdraw safely without a scratch.
Especially the combat power of his Vampire Race Avatar, which was already starting to approach the level of a middle-stage Dao Molding Realm master!
So, seven Dao Molding Realm experts held little deterrent force for Ye Yunfei.
"How many Dao Molding Realm experts are currently at the headquarters?" Shangguan Han asked.
"There are four Dao Molding Realm experts at the headquarters now. Specifically, two ancestors and two elders.
Two other elders are tasked with guarding the Canghuang Alliance headquarters. Lü Wutian has reportedly already rushed to the Su Clan headquarters."
Huang Tianfeng answered.
"The Su Clan headquarters?
What is Lü Wutian doing at the Su Clan headquarters?"
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei was somewhat curious.
Lü Wutian was the Sacred Hall Master. For him to personally rush to the Su Clan headquarters, there must be some major event.
"The core disciple of the Su Clan, Su Qingluo, is marrying Qin An, the final disciple of the Rakshasa Lord. They have widely distributed invitations, asking the leaders of the major factions within the Canghuang Realm to attend as witnesses. This news has long since spread throughout the entire realm."
Huang Tianfeng said.
Rumble!
Upon hearing this, a mighty, raging inferno erupted within Ye Yunfei, instantly soaring to the heavens. A deafening roar echoed in his mind, and his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Boom!
In his violent fury, a trace of the residual soul of the Heavenly Emperor leaked out, bursting forth completely.
Bang! Bang!
Shangguan Han and Huang Tianfeng were thrown backward on the spot by the force of that trace of the Heavenly Emperor's residual soul.
Huang Tianfeng, in particular, whose strength was only at the late-stage Entered Dao Realm, couldn't withstand it at all. His face instantly turned deathly pale, and a thread of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
"What did you say?
Repeat it!"
Ye Yunfei stared at Huang Tianfeng, asking word by word.
*Just who is he?
Why does he possess such a terrifying aura of Soul Power, even more dreadful than our Sacred Hall's ancestors!* Huang Tianfeng was utterly terrified.
"Elder Huang! This is a serious matter! Are the things you spoke of true or false?" Shangguan Han, hearing this, also paled in shock. Having traveled with Ye Yunfei for so long, he naturally knew about the relationship between Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo.