Three powerful hidden sect experts from the Western Regions possessed considerable cultivation. They unleashed their skills and moved to surround Xiao Yunlong.
In an instant, the entire banquet hall was filled with the whistling of wind and a terrifying aura. Even the cups and saucers on the tables began to shake.
However, these hidden sect experts from the Western Regions had underestimated Xiao Yunlong's martial arts cultivation. Having cultivated nearly four hundred divine kingdoms, even Xiao Yunlong himself did not know how powerful his cultivation had become; it could only be described as unfathomable.
Initially, it was merely a probing attack. Xiao Yunlong only utilized the power of over two hundred divine kingdoms within his body. Yet, even with this, he steadily crushed the three sect elders, forcing them to retreat with no room to retaliate.
Despite the formidable martial skills of the three sect elders, even when Xiao Yunlong only employed the Great Vajra Palm, his palm strikes, layered and continuous like a surging tide, continuously enveloped the three elders, preventing them from breaking free and counterattacking.
"Damn it, this kid's martial arts cultivation is actually so strong. Judging by this display, he should have already stepped into the Yin-Yang realm. But his true essence isn't Yin-Yang true essence, nor does it carry any trace of Yin-Yang interaction. What exactly is going on?"
The sect elder of the Tai Chi Sect gritted his teeth and shouted coldly. He was an expert with one foot in the Yin-Yang realm, and the true essence swirling around his body already faintly carried the meaning of Yin-Yang interaction, making its power far superior to that of peak Innate True Essence realm martial artists.
Yet, even so, even with his full Yin-Yang power, he was still unable to break through the overwhelming palm strikes emanating from his opponent.
"How should I know? Damn it, we're completely suppressed and can't break free from this encirclement. What should we do?" the sect elder of the Yin Ming Sect shouted coldly.
"What else can we do? We can only fight him to the death!"
The sect elder of the Feng Shen Sect also shouted coldly. Although the Feng Shen Sect cultivated martial arts techniques for the legs and possessed the most formidable movement techniques and speed, even so, he was still unable to break free.
Not only that, but the situation of the eighteen hidden sect experts was also not optimistic. Although most of these eighteen hidden sect experts had reached the Innate True Qi realm, only a few were at the Martial King realm.
However, those five Black Armored Guards were too strong. Even fighting two against one, they were not at a disadvantage. As for the remaining eight hidden sect experts, Liu Ruyan and Zhuge Wushuang, along with Tu Fu, were more than capable of holding their own.
Seeing this, Old Master Wang and the others couldn't help but frown, but they didn't show much worry, as they still had a backup plan, and a more powerful one at that.
"Quickly contact Chongshan, see if you can get through!" Old Master Wang whispered to Wang Youdao beside him.
"Contact made, Father, finally contacted! This means Chongshan has emerged from that place. In a few minutes, he'll be back. And Chongshan also said that this time he's bringing two young heavenly prodigies from the Kunlun Sect back with him!"
As Wang Youdao spoke, uncontrollable joy appeared on his face.
For a long time, everyone believed that the Wang family's most powerful reliance was Old Master Wang. Especially since none of the third-generation disciples of the Wang family were outstanding, and many even predicted that the Wang family would inevitably decline after the third generation.
But they had no idea that there was actually an exceptional martial arts prodigy among the Wang family's third-generation disciples. This martial arts prodigy was Wang Chongshan, Wang Youdao's son. Five years ago, Wang Chongshan was selected into the Dragon Guard Pavilion and obtained the qualification to enter that mysterious place!
For the Wang family, this was akin to one person achieving success and all their associates benefiting. In fact, it was precisely because of this connection that Wang Youdao was able to ascend to the position of the third great general of the Celestial Strategy Bureau in just a few short years!
And it could be imagined that once Wang Chongshan returned after completing his studies and held a mid-level position in the Dragon Guard Pavilion, let alone the Celestial Strategy Bureau, even the Grand Sect Masters of the Celestial Pavilion would have to defer to him, as the status of the Dragon Guard Pavilion was completely superior to both the Celestial Strategy Bureau and the Celestial Pavilion.
In just this short moment, under the storm-like palm strikes of Xiao Yunlong, the three sect elders were continuously forced to retreat.
Finally, Xiao Yunlong changed his moves and mobilized the power of the divine kingdoms within his body. In an instant, he unleashed three punches, sending the three sect elders flying out on the spot.
With three resounding thuds, the three sect elders, who had lived for a full century, fell to the ground, spitting out a century's worth of old blood and collapsing heavily. Not only could they no longer continue fighting, but they didn't even have the strength to get up from the ground for a while.
Then, Xiao Yunlong turned his gaze to the eighteen hidden sect experts. He continuously unleashed palm strikes from a distance, and streaks of powerful palm force instantly sent the six strongest among them flying out.
Soon, all eighteen hidden sect experts were also defeated and heavily injured, with many being killed on the spot.
Seeing this, the Wang family father and sons, though surprised, still did not show much fear.
Xiao Yunlong turned his head and looked at them coldly, saying word by word, "Speak, who was the mastermind behind the ambush in the capital a year ago?"
Unexpectedly, Old Master Wang suddenly laughed heartily, then let out a heavy snort, "Xiao Yunlong, I must admit you are indeed strong, incomprehensibly so. But do you think, with your current abilities, you can deal with my Wang family?"
Xiao Yunlong frowned and asked, "So, your Wang family still has more powerful means of reliance?"
"Naturally. I'm not afraid to tell you, our Wang family has another super prodigy. He has already returned from that mysterious place and will arrive soon. You want to destroy my Wang family and seek revenge, but I'm afraid you don't have the ability!" Old Master Wang snorted.
"That mysterious place again?" Xiao Yunlong subconsciously raised his eyebrows and then asked, "Is that mysterious place the legendary Dragon Guard Pavilion?"
As the King of the Northern Territory, Xiao Yunlong had naturally heard of the existence of the Dragon Guard Pavilion, but he didn't know much about it.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Old Master Wang burst into laughter again, his laughter filled with mockery.
"You, surnamed Xiao, are still too ignorant. The mysterious power of the Imperial Capital, the foundation of our aristocratic families and clans, is far simpler than what you see on the surface. If you know what's good for you, kneel down now and cripple your own martial arts, and perhaps we'll spare your life today. Otherwise, all of you will surely die!"
"Old man, you're still talking tough even when death is imminent. If that's the case, I'll destroy you first!"
Tu Fu, who had a fiery temper, let out an angry roar and was about to leap forward to attack.
However, at that very moment, a cold voice suddenly came from outside: "If you dare to touch a single hair of my grandfather, I will exterminate your entire clan!"
As the voice fell, a white figure suddenly appeared on the courtyard wall.
This was a young man in his mid-twenties. With a gentle wave of the white long sword in his hand, a sword light, intertwined with black and white Yin-Yang, shot out like a rainbow towards Tu Fu.
In an instant, the entire courtyard crackled, making people's eardrums buzz.
Seeing this, Xiao Yunlong's expression changed drastically, knowing that this was the sound of sword light tearing through the air, indicating the terrifying power of this sword light.
"Tu Fu, be careful!" Xiao Yunlong shouted coldly, then his figure flickered and he appeared in front of Tu Fu, unleashing a palm strike.
The vigorous palm force surged out like a mountain collapsing into the sea and collided with this sword light. In an instant, the entire courtyard erupted with a deafening explosion, and terrifying shockwaves spread outwards, destroying everything in the courtyard.
"Good kid, you can actually block my sword light. You indeed have some substance. No wonder even the sect elders of the Western Regions' hidden sects are no match for you!"
The young man let out a soft hum, then his figure flickered and he arrived in the courtyard. This person was none other than Wang Chongshan, the most talented prodigy among the Wang family's third-generation disciples.
As early as five years ago, Wang Chongshan had been selected into the Dragon Guard Pavilion and, after layers of selection and tests, had obtained the qualification to enter that mysterious place.
Returning with Wang Chongshan were two other youths, also in their mid-twenties. One of them held a saber, and the other held a black staff.
Xiao Yunlong suddenly turned his head to look at the three people in the courtyard, his face filled with shock. The reason for his shock was not the martial cultivation of these three, although all three were very strong, all being experts at the Yin-Yang realm.
However, this level of cultivation was not enough to shock Xiao Yunlong. What truly shocked him was the weapons held in the hands of these three: a sword, a saber, and a staff.
These three weapons actually stirred the divine kingdoms within Xiao Yunlong's body!
"These three weapons are not simple. They actually contain spiritual energy. No, not contain, but are stained with a small portion of spiritual energy!"
Xiao Yunlong quickly understood the key point, and at the same time, he further deduced: "This means that the mysterious place must contain spiritual energy, and the spiritual energy is not low, otherwise these three weapons would not be stained. This is understandable, and it explains why martial cultivation can advance by leaps and bounds in a short period after entering that mysterious place!"
Regarding that mysterious place, Xiao Yunlong undoubtedly became even more curious and eager to yearn for it. However, he also knew that it was not the time to enter that place yet.
"Chongshan, you've returned at the most opportune moment. It's this kid, it's him who wants to annihilate our Wang family! You must kill him!" Old Master Wang shouted excitedly.
The sect elder from the Tai Chi Sect also said repeatedly, "Good, good! Our Western Regions' hidden sect prodigies have also returned from that place. You three have returned at a crucial time. This kid surnamed Xiao has extraordinary skills, and his combat power is already equivalent to the Yin-Yang realm. You three work together to eliminate him!"
Xiao Yunlong suddenly asked, "Being able to enter that place, does that mean you three are all members of the Dragon Guard Pavilion?"
The youth holding the saber coldly replied, "We are not. Wang Chongshan is a member of the Dragon Guard Pavilion because he is from the secular world. We are from ancient martial arts sects, so we are members of the Huaxia Alliance!"
This statement sounded very convoluted, but Xiao Yunlong understood it.
Overall, the secular world and the ancient martial arts world are distinguished. The Dragon Guard Pavilion corresponds to the secular world. In other words, only through the Dragon Guard Pavilion can the powerful aristocratic families of the secular world enter that mysterious place.
And behind the various ancient martial arts sects are the even more powerful Huaxia Alliance. Only through the Huaxia Alliance can one enter the mysterious place. In general, the Dragon Guard Pavilion of the secular world is equivalent to the Huaxia Alliance of the ancient martial arts world.
"Xiao Beiwang, the God of War of Long Country, even the faith of Long Country, you indeed have some ability. But for people like us, the titles you have obtained are nothing but a joke. In our eyes, you are at most a slightly stronger ant!"
The youth holding the black staff sneered faintly, his words and demeanor filled with a strong sense of mockery and disdain.
"A frog in a well, he will never know how vast and mysterious this world truly is!" the saber-wielding swordsman also sneered.
"This kid dared to kill my Wang family and even injure your Western Regions' hidden sect members. This is a capital offense. He must die today. Let us join forces and eliminate him!"
Wang Chongshan said coldly at this time, his gaze like a knife, filled with sharp killing intent.
"Good, let's do it!"
Although the three youths who returned from that mysterious place were full of disdain and contempt, they did not dare to be careless. The three of them directly chose to join forces. After all, even the three hidden sect elders were not their opponents. No matter how arrogant they were, they did not dare to be overconfident.
"Do you really think you're strong just because you went to that mysterious place? You've only seen a little of the world and lost your way. Today, I will kill you like dogs!"
Xiao Yunlong let out a cold laugh, and the power of his three hundred and ninety-eight divine kingdoms erupted completely. At this moment, he clearly had no need to hold back his strength.
All the power of the divine kingdoms erupted, and an extremely majestic aura surged like a tide, even causing the clouds overhead to churn.
The three prodigy youths saw this and their expressions changed. After exchanging glances, they all made their moves.
Among them, Wang Chongshan activated all the Yin-Yang power within his body and directly swung his sword. A sword light, like a fine thread, seemed to be tearing through space wherever it passed, rushing towards Xiao Yunlong at a terrifying speed.
Another person held his saber with both hands and slashed. The saber light instantly descended like thunder.
The remaining person swung his black staff, and a terrifying gale swept out like a storm.
These three youths had all cultivated and achieved success in that mysterious place before returning. Their martial cultivation had reached the realm of Yin-Yang transformation, and their combat power was extraordinary.
However, even though they were very strong, in the eyes of the current Xiao Yunlong, they were still a joke.
Xiao Yunlong didn't even use any martial skills. At this moment, a golden shield suddenly appeared around him, which was a protective energy shield condensed from the power of the divine kingdoms.
Then, Xiao Yunlong, wearing this golden protective shield, walked forward step by step towards Wang Chongshan!
Wang Chongshan's white sword light first rushed towards him.
Seeing this, Wang Chongshan couldn't help but sneer, "He's really overconfident, actually thinking he can block our defense with just a protective shield. What an idiot, this guy is unbelievably arrogant."
"This kind of trash, I really don't know how he's managed to live this long!"
"Die, be destroyed! Looking at such an ignorant fool is polluting my eyes!"
The three youths from the mysterious place grinned coldly, but the next moment, they couldn't laugh anymore. Their eyes widened instantly, and their faces revealed expressions of disbelief, shock, and even awe.
As they saw it, the white saber light slashed towards the golden protective shield of Xiao Yunlong. However, the expected scene of the protective shield shattering did not appear.
With a clang, the saber light didn't even leave any trace on this golden protective shield. It instantly dissipated.
Next came the lightning-like saber light, which slashed directly from above. However, it still failed to break through Xiao Yunlong's protective shield, only leaving a shallow mark on it.
Finally, there was the fierce gale unleashed by the black staff. Not only could it not break through the golden protective shield, but it didn't even hinder Xiao Yunlong's steps in the slightest.
At this moment, Xiao Yunlong was still striding forward, step by step.
"What... what on earth is going on? How is this possible?" Wang Chongshan exclaimed, his voice even trembling as he spoke.
"Impossible! The three of us are super experts at the Yin-Yang realm. Our strongest attacks, powered by Yin-Yang energy, can't even break through the opponent's protective shield. How is this possible? This is absolutely impossible, I must be seeing things!"
"This guy, if he's not using illusions, then he's too terrifying. His martial cultivation has probably far surpassed the Yin-Yang realm, perhaps even surpassing the legendary Divine Dao realm. Could he be an old monster at the Divine Core realm?"
The other two youths also exclaimed, and all three were frozen in place.
Not only them, but all the hidden sect experts from the Western Regions, including the direct descendants of the Wang family, were also shocked.
"This guy surnamed Xiao, no wonder he's truly this powerful?" Old Master Wang murmured. Suddenly, a chill rose in his heart, which then spread throughout his entire body, and his body began to tremble involuntarily.
"I told you, you are all a joke to me. The Yin-Yang realm is considered strong? In my eyes, you are merely ants!"
Xiao Yunlong sneered and walked directly in front of Wang Chongshan, then reached out his hand.
Wang Chongshan, who was in extreme shock, snapped back to his senses and instinctively swung his sword to block, then rapidly retreated.
But with his current martial cultivation, how could he possibly resist? With a mere grab from Xiao Yunlong's right hand, the sword was already in his possession.
Then, Xiao Yunlong's figure flickered forward rapidly. The next moment, the sword was pressed against Wang Chongshan's throat.
"Considering you came from that place, I'll give you one minute for last words!" Xiao Yunlong said lightly.
Wang Chongshan's eyes widened again, exclaiming, "What did you say? Do you really dare to kill me?"
Xiao Yunlong didn't bother to answer, just said coldly, "You have thirty seconds left!"
A hint of panic flashed in Wang Chongshan's eyes. He gritted his teeth and shouted, "Listen, Xiao, my master is an elder of the Dragon Guard Pavilion. If you dare to kill me today, you will be an enemy of the Dragon Guard Pavilion, so you'd better think carefully!"
The other two youths also snorted coldly, "That's right. Our masters are also elders of the Huaxia Alliance. If you dare to kill us, you will offend both the Dragon Guard Pavilion and the Huaxia Alliance. No matter how strong you are, you cannot bear the consequences. So, be wise and let us go!"
Xiao Yunlong heard this and burst into laughter, "What about the Dragon Guard Pavilion? What about the Huaxia Alliance? If they dare to attack me without reason, don't blame me for leveling them. Moreover, the likes of you three little brats are not enough to represent the Dragon Guard Pavilion and the Huaxia Alliance!"
As his voice fell, Xiao Yunlong waved his right hand holding the sword. In an instant, Wang Chongshan's head flew high into the air.
Then, Wang Chongshan's head and body crashed to the ground.
The other two youths, seeing this, turned pale with fright and immediately leaped to escape.
"Want to escape?" Xiao Yunlong sneered, and with a few consecutive swings of his sword.
Using all the power of his divine kingdoms, two streaks of sword light were unleashed. The crowd only heard two crisp sounds, and the two young experts who had already flown into mid-air were instantly cleaved into two segments.
"It's over, it's completely over!" Old Master Wang could no longer sit still seeing this. He slumped to the ground, utterly defeated.
"Kill! Everyone in the hall, kill without mercy!" Xiao Yunlong directly issued the order, then he slowly walked to a corner of the courtyard and picked up the other long saber and the black staff.
These three weapons were stained with a lot of spiritual energy, so Xiao Yunlong naturally could not let them go. Refining and absorbing them would undoubtedly further enhance his own cultivation.
Moreover, after learning about the existence of that mysterious place, Xiao Yunlong undoubtedly felt a considerable pressure.
"This world is becoming more and more exciting. However, I must do everything I can to improve my cultivation and strength, otherwise, when the true powerhouses from that place emerge, I might not be able to cope!"
Xiao Yunlong sighed inwardly, but he was undoubtedly becoming increasingly curious about that mysterious place.
At this moment, Tu Fu, Zhuge Wushuang, and several Black Armored Guards began their attack. The three sect elders were already heavily injured and lying on the ground, completely incapable of fighting. Moreover, everyone present had long been intimidated by the overwhelming combat power displayed by Xiao Yunlong.
Soon, the battle came to a complete end. The Wang family father and sons, including all the hidden sect experts from the Western Regions, were all dealt with.
Then, Xiao Yunlong and the others drove away under the cover of night. The night flowed like water, and the entire Imperial Capital was in a state of quiet.
However, in this quiet night, as the news of the Wang family's destruction spread, the entire upper-class circle of the Imperial Capital was instantly stirred up like a stone thrown into a calm lake, erupting in a sensation.
"This fire, the fire is getting bigger and bigger. It seems to be getting out of control!"
In the Long family mansion, General Feilong, the chief general of the Celestial Strategy Bureau, rubbed his temples and let out a long sigh after hearing the news.