Chapter 108: Cloud Mountain Breaks Through
"It's nothing. I merely lent a helping hand," Xiao Yan said lightly, glancing at Nalan Yanran beside him. "The one you should thank is your descendant from the Yunlan Sect."
"Yes, indeed," Yun Potian's ethereal soul floated in the air as he nodded appreciatively at Nalan Yanran.
Though the decisive help had come from the black robed young man, it was the girl before him who had sought aid. Without her efforts, his soul would not have lasted three more years.
"How has Yunlan Sect been all these years?" Yun Potian asked softly, concern etched across his translucent face. He clearly still cared deeply for the sect he had poured his life into.
At the mention of Yunlan Sect, Nalan Yanran's delicate face dimmed with sorrow.
"After the ancestor vanished, the Yunlan Sect gradually declined. Now, only the Old Sect Master and my teacher remain as Dou Huang level powerhouses," she said softly.
Hearing this, Yun Potian froze momentarily before a bitter smile appeared on his face.
"It's my fault. It's all my fault," he murmured. "Had I not carried the Heaven Cloud Space Breaking Technique with me everywhere, perhaps the Yunlan Sect wouldn't have fallen to this state."
Xiao Yan's Bold Request
"Hey, old man," Xiao Yan's voice interrupted Yun Potian's self reflection. "Don't waste your breath on meaningless regret. Your descendants saved you. Aren't you going to repay the favor?"
Yun Potian paused, then chuckled warmly. "Of course I will."
He turned toward Nalan Yanran with a kind smile. "Young one, when we return, I'll ensure you receive special training."
"Thank you, Ancestor. With your guidance, I believe the Yunlan Sect will rise to glory again," Nalan Yanran replied graciously.
Xiao Yan, however, was far less reserved.
"Old man, I saved your life. Do I get nothing in return? Without me, you would've dissipated into nothingness," he said with a teasing smirk.
Yun Potian's expression stiffened momentarily before he chuckled. "Anything you desire, as long as it's within my power, is yours."
"I don't care for the trinkets you have," Xiao Yan waved dismissively. "Why not give me something practical? When you return to Yunlan Sect, send all your female disciples to me."
"Xiao Yan gege," Nalan Yanran said, her gaze fixed on him.
"Yes, Yanran meimei?"
"Will you die if you stop being a lecher?"
"Yes."
"…"
Yun Potian's Reward
Eventually, Yun Potian and Nalan Yanran returned to Yunlan Sect, leaving Xiao Yan with two treasures: a set of advanced Earth tier techniques.
Earth Tier Advanced Cultivation Technique: Heaven Cloud Space Breaking TechniqueEarth Tier Advanced Dou Skill: Heaven Cloud Space Breaking Sword
These complementary techniques were capable of unleashing power nearing Heaven tier Dou Skills when used together. As a former Dou Zun powerhouse, Yun Potian's legacy was not insignificant.
"This old guy left me some decent stuff," Xiao Yan muttered. "But what am I supposed to do with them?"
He shrugged. Earth tier techniques were hardly rare for him now, and once he brought Yun Yun and her disciple into his fold, he wouldn't be able to sell these techniques anyway.
Return to Yunlan Sect
Meanwhile, Nalan Yanran followed Yun Potian back to Yunlan Sect. Despite being in soul form, Yun Potian's strength was comparable to that of a newly advanced Dou Zong.
However, as soon as they arrived at Yunlan Sect, the mountain peaks began to tremble.
"What's happening?" Nalan Yanran asked, her face paling.
"No need to worry," Yun Potian said, his expression showing surprise but also a hint of joy. "It seems one of your fellow disciples is breaking through to the Dou Zong realm."
As he spoke, the trembling of Yunlan Sect's peaks intensified. Finally, a powerful aura erupted from a small, overgrown hill.
With a loud roar, a pillar of brilliant Dou Qi shot into the sky, its immense energy blanketing the entire Yunlan Sect. Even in the distant capital, its oppressive force was palpable.
A Nation Wide Sensation
"Who could this be?"
"This aura surpasses Dou Huang it's a Dou Zong!"
"Another Dou Zong has appeared! The pace of change in Jia Ma Empire is unbelievable lately."
"Wait… doesn't this aura feel familiar? It's coming from Yunlan Sect. Could it be…?"
In the imperial palace, Jia XingTian gazed solemnly toward Yunlan Sect. "That old fox… He actually managed to make it through this hurdle."
As the energy pillar dissipated, a hunched figure appeared above Yunlan Sect.
Yun Shan's Triumph
"Who is that? Is he from Yunlan Sect?"
The younger disciples exchanged puzzled looks while the sect's elders fell to their knees, their voices trembling with excitement.
"Welcome back, Old Sect Master Yun Shan!"
"Congratulations on breaking through to Dou Zong!"
Their cries echoed throughout Yunlan Sect, leaving the younger disciples wide eyed with shock. This figure was none other than the long absent former Sect Master.
Hovering in the air, Yun Shan's bent frame slowly straightened. With each step he took in mid air, his figure grew more youthful. By the seventh step, the once frail elder had transformed into a vigorous man with a full head of silvery hair.
A streak of light shot toward him. Yun Shan turned and saw Yun Yun, his beloved disciple.
"Teacher, congratulations on breaking through to Dou Zong!" Yun Yun's eyes reddened with emotion.
"Yun'er, without you, I would've truly withered away in that cave," Yun Shan said, his tone filled with both gratitude and affection. Yet, hidden beneath his expression was a fleeting, unreadable glint.
A New Arrival
As the elders and disciples celebrated, a weathered voice suddenly echoed, sending chills down their spines.
"Well, well. It seems Yunlan Sect has gained another Dou Zong. Not bad at all."
A ripple in the air revealed a hazy figure, its presence radiating immense power.
"Who goes there?" an elder demanded, only to freeze in shock at a nearby exclamation.
"Yun Potian, the Ancestor!"
The crowd fell silent. Yun Potian floated forward, his ethereal form unmistakable as he surveyed Yunlan Sect with a mix of pride and sorrow.
"It's been too long…" Yun Potian murmured, his voice carrying the weight of centuries.
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