Chapter 454: The Whole Arena Is Shocked, Venerable Yao Bows to Venerable Yan!
"It's really… really you!"
Venerable Feng's body trembled with excitement upon seeing Yao Chen.
To finally see his old brother after so many years his emotions were beyond words.
"Feng Xian, it's been a long time… You seem to have aged."
Yao Chen looked at Venerable Feng, his voice carrying a deep familiarity and warmth.
"You old bastard, who's aged?! Don't talk nonsense! I'm as refined as ever. But you… you're just a soul?"
Hearing Yao Chen say he had aged, Venerable Feng was instantly enraged, pointing at him and cursing. However, the moment he noticed Yao Chen's spectral form, his expression darkened.
Their reunion was akin to two long lost family members meeting again, leaving everyone utterly shocked.
Venerable Yao had returned wouldn't that mean Falling Star Pavilion was about to shake the entire continent?
The expressions of the other three Pavilion Masters changed instantly. A legend's name carried weight, just like a tree casts a shadow Venerable Yao's name had long echoed across the Dou Qi Continent.
At his peak, he was a Dou Venerate at the pinnacle, capable of battling multiple Dou Venerates at once. His power was undeniable.
However, what made him truly terrifying wasn't just his strength it was his status!
As an eighth tier alchemist, his position was on par with the three ancestors of the Pill Tower. Such an existence needed no explanation he was someone whom all Venerables wished to befriend. Offending him was like kicking a hornet's nest.
But… why did he appear as a soul?
A mere soul, flickering and unstable not his true body?
What had happened to him?
Venerable Feng's expression turned grim as he stared at Yao Chen, his heart heavy with unease.
"Who did this to you?"
Upon hearing this, the first person Yao Chen thought of was his traitorous disciple, Han Feng. However… Han Feng had now become someone else's lackey.
If he spoke the truth, he would be forced to remain in this weakened state.
Shaking his head, Yao Chen said, "I'll explain another time. That's not the most important matter right now. Feng Xian, come, let me introduce you to someone!"
With an excited expression, Yao Chen floated toward the other Pavilion Masters of Wind Lightning Pavilion.
The moment he moved, everyone's eyes locked onto him. What was Venerable Yao about to do?
Xiao Yan, meanwhile, felt as if all the light had drained from his world.
He had just heard his master say that he wasn't his disciple he was just a piggy bank!
What did that mean?
A deep sense of betrayal washed over him. He had given his heart and soul to his master, only to hear that he wasn't even considered a true disciple.
Had all those years together meant nothing?
Had he not earned a place in his master's heart after all this time?
Had the sacrifices his master made for him all the battles, all the hardships been a lie?
No…
That couldn't be true!
His legs felt weak as he watched Yao Chen float away. A sudden realization struck him this might be their final farewell… Forever…
"No!"
Xiao Yan's heart ached beyond measure.
Even when his own father cast him out of the Xiao Clan, he hadn't felt this heartbroken.
Even when Nalan Yanran humiliated him, he hadn't felt this heartbroken.
Even when he endured years of scorn and ridicule, he hadn't felt this heartbroken.
Even when the woman he loved was taken away from him, he hadn't felt this heartbroken.
Tears poured from his eyes like a fountain as he gazed at Yao Chen's departing figure.
The moment he threw that ring away was the biggest mistake of his life!
On the platform of Wind Lightning Pavilion, the four Pavilion Masters sat in their seats. The moment they saw Yao Chen approaching, Sword Venerable, Thunder Venerable, and Yellow Spring Venerable instinctively stood up.
No matter what, the pressure this man exerted on them was immense.
In the past, whenever they encountered him, they would bow out of respect.
After all, they were not on the same level. Even knowing that Yao Chen was now just a soul, their bodies reacted instinctively they couldn't ignore his presence.
They also knew that he wouldn't have reappeared unless he had absolute confidence in dealing with his enemies.
"Venerable Yao!"
Since they had already stood, the three Venerables greeted him respectfully.
However, Yao Chen ignored them completely.
Without sparing them a glance, he floated past them and arrived before Wu Tian.
And then, before the stunned eyes of everyone present, Yao Chen brought his hands to the front, straightened his posture, and bowed deeply.
"Yao Chen greets the Guardian Elder and Queen Medusa!!!"
"..."
The moment his words fell, an eerie silence enveloped the entire mountain.
Mouths slowly gaped open as expressions of shock and disbelief filled the space.
The legendary figure whom Venerable Feng respected, the man whom three Pavilion Masters stood for, was now bowing to the Pavilion Master of Cai Lin Pavilion and Queen Medusa?
What was happening?
"Master, what are you…?"
Venerable Feng no longer addressed Yao Chen as an old bastard but instead spoke with clear reverence.
Master!!!
Everyone knew the weight of this title.
The only one Venerable Feng would call "Master" was the true Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion!
Which meant that among the Four Pavilions, he was the real leader.
And now, this man was bowing to another?
Impossible!
Even Queen Medusa's mesmerizing eyes were filled with astonishment.
So, Yao Chen wasn't just some random figure he was the actual Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion?!
This… this was unbelievable!
She thought about what would have happened if her husband had never awakened. Without Wu Tian, her Snake People Tribe would have faced a miserable fate.
Yao Chen had lost his body most likely because of the Hall of Souls. If they had targeted the Xiao Clan, then his situation must have been deeply connected to theirs.
Wu Tian, however, remained indifferent. Stretching lazily, he let out a yawn and said,
"I didn't expect you to find me again so soon, Yao Chen."
His casual tone directly addressed Venerable Yao by name, shocking Venerable Feng even further.
Only a select few knew Yao Chen's real name. Most people only knew him as "Venerable Yao."
Even among the ancient eight clans, very few knew his true identity.
"You…"
Venerable Feng was stunned, but Yao Chen simply smiled bitterly.
"Heh heh~ Guardian Elder, if I delay any longer, I'll lose control. My soul will burn away completely, and I'll be gone forever."
No one else could understand the meaning behind his words.
Wu Tian nodded. "In that case, stay by my side. I'll help you reach the Half Saint level. How about having Falling Star Pavilion join Cai Lin Pavilion?"
"That would be wonderful!" Yao Chen replied without hesitation.
"Ah???"
The entire mountain erupted in chaos.
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