Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 198: The Three-Year Agreement, Departure

Time passed slowly, and before anyone realized it, three days had gone by since the Alchemist Competition.

Outside a room, Mo Yu and Hai Bodong stood, both glancing at the door where Xiao Yan had been in seclusion for several days. They couldn't help but frown.

Both of them were well aware of how important the Three-Year Agreement was to Xiao Yan. They also knew how determined he was when he went into seclusion. But as the days passed, they grew increasingly anxious about the outcome.

However, compared to Hai Bodong, Mo Yu seemed much calmer. He knew exactly what Xiao Yan was planning. With the help of the Four-Stripe Green Spirit Pill, Xiao Yan aimed to break through to the level of a Da Dou Shi, giving him a significant advantage in his upcoming duel with Nalan Yanran.

And indeed, this strategy would pave the way for Xiao Yan's victory. Without the strength of a Da Dou Shi, his chances of defeating Nalan Yanran would be slim.

As Mo Yu was lost in thought, a loud noise suddenly came from the room that had been quiet for so long. Startled, both Mo Yu and Hai Bodong exchanged a glance and then smiled, saying, "It's done, right?"

No sooner had the words left their mouths than Xiao Yan's laughter could be heard from inside.

"Yes, Hai Lao, Cousin Mo Yu, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

As Xiao Yan's voice rang out, Hai Bodong pushed open the door. Mo Yu followed him inside, glancing around the room before his gaze settled on Xiao Yan. With a light smile, he said, "Judging by your aura, it seems you've reached the level of a Da Dou Shi?"

Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He had just completed his breakthrough, and his aura was still a bit unstable.

Seeing this, Mo Yu nodded in approval. "With the strength of a Da Dou Shi, your match against Nalan Yanran should be a sure victory."

"I hope so," Xiao Yan replied, a determined look in his dark eyes.

"Hehe, I received something earlier," Hai Bodong suddenly said, pulling out a cloud-white letter with an ancient, grand design. On the surface of the letter was a drawing of a white cloud pierced by a sword, exuding a sharp aura.

"The Yun Lan Sect?" Noticing the distinctive emblem, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow thoughtfully. "It seems the Yun Lan Sect has invited quite a few people to watch."

As he spoke, Mo Yu glanced at Xiao Yan. This Three-Year Agreement was, after all, just a public repudiation of an engagement. Whether it was Xiao Yan who was overreaching or the Yun Lan Sect who would face humiliation would depend on the outcome of this duel.

"Yes," Hai Bodong nodded, holding up the letter. "This is an invitation from the Yun Lan Sect to the leaders of some of the prominent forces and experts in the capital."

"An invitation?" Xiao Yan asked, puzzled.

"You can probably guess why. It's because of the Three-Year Agreement you have with Nalan Yanran tomorrow. The Yun Lan Sect is now inviting well-known figures to their sect. I think they're trying to boost Nalan Yanran's status as the future sect master. After all, if she wins, her reputation will soar, not just within the Yun Lan Sect, but outside as well," Hai Bodong explained with a smile.

"Hmph, the Yun Lan Sect is being too arrogant. What if Nalan Yanran loses to my cousin Xiao Yan? Who will be embarrassed then? Yun Yun wouldn't do something like this, would she?" Mo Yu questioned, puzzled.

He had warned Yun Yun in the Magic Beast Mountain Range not to underestimate Xiao Yan. Had she ignored his advice? Besides, this kind of move didn't seem to fit Yun Yun's calm and gentle nature.

"Perhaps this doesn't have much to do with Yun Yun. From what I've heard, Yun Yun isn't in the Yun Lan Sect at the moment. Everything is being handled by the elders of the sect," Hai Bodong said with a shrug.

"Not in the Yun Lan Sect?" Mo Yu nodded in understanding. He remembered that in the original story, Yun Yun had been absent from that pivotal battle for certain reasons.

"Since the Yun Lan Sect is so confident, the Xiao family can't afford to be left behind. Cousin Xiao Yan, tomorrow, I'll go with you to Yun Lan Mountain. After all, I'm also a member of the Xiao family, and I can't let anyone underestimate us," Mo Yu said with a serious expression as he turned to Xiao Yan.

"Haha, with you by my side, Cousin Mo Yu, I couldn't ask for more," Xiao Yan said, smiling brightly. In the original story, the Xiao family was just a small clan from Wu Tan City, and after the death of the previous clan leader, no influential figures had emerged in the empire, leaving Xiao Yan to bear the weight of the family's honor alone in his confrontation with the entire Yun Lan Sect.

But now, with Mo Yu's influence, the Xiao family had not just Xiao Yan but also Mo Yu, whose reputation in the capital was even more prominent. With Mo Yu representing the Xiao family, Xiao Yan was naturally overjoyed.

Seeing Mo Yu step forward, Hai Bodong's expression grew more serious. To him, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan were exceptionally talented geniuses. Now that the Three-Year Agreement was upon them, the "Twin Dragons" of the Xiao family were about to make their mark in the capital.

The next day, as the fiery red sun broke free from the horizon, warm sunlight bathed the earth.

Inside the room, a young man in black slowly peeled off the mask on his face, tossing it into his storage ring. From this moment on, the identity of Yan Xiao could be temporarily retired. Now, he was Xiao Yan once more...

Removing the alchemist's robe from his body, the young man donned a deep black robe, which added a touch of mystery to his otherwise refined face.

Splashing cold water on his face, the young man in black smiled lightly. He extended his right hand, and with a flash of light from his ring, a massive black ruler, as tall as the young man himself, suddenly appeared.

Gripping the handle, he spun the ruler in his hand, its sharp, oppressive force stirring a light breeze in the room. With a soft click, the enormous black ruler was slung across his back.

Clapping his hands together, the young man in black turned to look at the young man in green standing by the window and said firmly, "Cousin Mo Yu, it's time. We need to leave."

"Time to go, is it..."

Looking out the window at the rising sun and hearing Xiao Yan's reminder, Mo Yu felt a surge of emotion. The Three-Year Agreement, a day of great significance—was he really going to witness it with his own eyes?

"The time has come. Let's go. Today, the world will finally know your true identity," Mo Yu said with a light smile, looking at Xiao Yan, who had returned to his true self.

If the news spread that Yan Xiao was actually Xiao Yan, it would surely leave many people shocked.

"Don't worry, Cousin. I won't bring shame to the family," Xiao Yan said, gripping the massive black ruler tightly, his voice firm.

With that, the two tall young men stepped out of the inn. Without drawing any attention, they walked at a steady pace down the street, exiting the city. They stood on a high slope outside the city gates.

Raising their eyes, they gazed into the distance where Yun Lan Mountain stood tall and proud, faintly echoing with the sound of swords ringing through the air.

(End of Chapter)

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