Chapter 1878: Say That Again!

"What did you say...?"

Yun Xiao’s expression naturally didn’t look very good either. He merely wanted to inquire about the Ling Wan, having no enmity with this Mixed Element Valley genius, but before he could even ask his question, the other party wanted to take off his arm.

"Are you deaf? If you want to ask a question, first take off one of your own arms, and only then will I consider whether to answer you!"

Xiang Wenyuan had little patience. A mere ant at the Half-step Holy Rank dared to ignore the words of the Mixed Element Valley genius. He had already developed a slight aversion to the young man in white.

Hearing Xiang Wenyuan’s words, the crowd collectively gasped again. Earlier, it was said one arm per question, but now it seemed that even if Yun Xing took off one of his own arms, it might not ensure a response from the other party.

At the same time, everyone detected a hint of anger in Xiang Wenyuan’s tone. They were now hoping that before the Xuanyuan Platform Meeting commenced, there might be a good show to watch.

Of course, the crowd naturally favored Xiang Wenyuan, who was at the early stage of the Hua Xuan Realm. Although Yun Xiao’s earlier performance was dazzling, in front of such a significant gap in ranks, it would undoubtedly fall short.

Even the Third Young Master of the Lu Family, Lu Zhanbai, showed signs of curiosity in his eyes. If these two could engage in a fight beforehand, he would happily be the spectator watching the tigers fight each other from his vantage point on the mountain.

As mentioned earlier, these talented individuals from various regions are competitors with each other. For Lu Zhanbai, a genius at the early stage of the Hua Xuan Realm, his rivals were only a few, with Xiang Wenyuan being one of them.

Although they were amiably greeting each other earlier, once the Xuanyuan Platform Meeting commenced, the two sides would absolutely not yield an inch.

If by chance he could witness some of this Mixed Element Valley genius’s hidden cards before the Xuanyuan Platform Meeting started, it would undoubtedly be a delightful opportunity for Lu Zhanbai.

As for the young man in white, Yun Xing, Lu Zhanbai also felt quite apprehensive. He always sensed a layer of mystery around this person, and if he couldn’t unveil this layer, he might soon suffer a significant loss.

Everyone attentively watched the young man in white, eager to see whether he would exhibit the same resilience before such a dominant Xiang Wenyuan or choose to compromise.

"Xiang Wenyuan, is it? If you obediently answer my question, then I might just spare you an arm!"

Under the gaze of everyone, Yun Xiao didn’t hesitate much, only responding with a slightly darkened expression, yet the implication of his words made the area beneath the Xuanyuan Platform fall silent.

"What did I just hear?!"

Moments later, a gasping voice finally sounded. It was a genius at the peak of the Heavenly Realm, finally understanding the meaning behind Yun Xiao’s words, but unable to process it, hoping someone beside him could provide an answer.

But how could the others offer any answers? They were all stunned by Yun Xiao’s arrogance, yes, sheer arrogance. After all, the Mixed Element Valley genius Xiang Wenyuan was a genuine talent at the early stage of the Hua Xuan Realm!

"Brother Lu, did I hear wrong?"

Compared to these spectating geniuses, even Xiang Wenyuan as the directly involved party, a dignified early stage Hua Xuan Realm genius, felt as if the wind was too loud to hear clearly, instinctively turning to Lu Zhanbai to ask.

"Brother Xiang, you didn’t hear wrong, that kid has always been so arrogant, totally disregarding you!"

Lu Zhanbai, unconcerned as it didn’t involve him, remained calm. His words added fuel to the fire, but the currently enraged Xiang Wenyuan couldn’t possibly notice these subtleties.

"Kid, regardless of who you are, just for that sentence, I’ll break your hands and feet, letting you understand that some words are not to be said carelessly!"

Xiang Wenyuan, who was seething with rage, expressed in a rather calm tone. Yet upon understanding the meaning of his words, many people’s hearts skipped a beat.

Some even turned their attention to the disfigured corpse of Gu Zhixuan, thinking that similar words had also been spoken by this former Wansu Sect genius.

Gu Zhixuan, who previously declared to make Yun Xiao’s life miserable with poison, had swiftly become the miserable person he described himself as. Now with Xiang Wenyuan uttering similar remarks, would his outcome be the same?

"No! Impossible! Xiang Wenyuan is an early stage Hua Xuan Realm genius!"

When some people entertained such a notion, they quickly dismissed it. Compared to the Half-step Holy Rank Gu Zhixuan, the Mixed Element Valley genius Xiang Wenyuan was undoubtedly ten times stronger.

This was the disparity between the Heavenly Rank Third Realm and the Holy Vein Three Realms. Without breaking through to the Nine Revolutions to Saint, one can never be considered a real Holy Vein Three Realms powerhouse. There is an essential difference between the two.

Perhaps this was the confidence behind Xiang Wenyuan’s words. Killing a mere Half-step Holy Rank Gu Zhixuan — what right did he have to show off in front of him, a true Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage expert?

"Xiang Wenyuan, let me ask you: has your Mixed Element Valley recently accepted a disciple named Ling Wan? He’s slightly plump, round-faced, about twenty years old!"

Just as everyone marveled at Xiang Wenyuan’s ruthlessness, the white-robed youth Yun Xing seemed completely unconcerned by his implied threat, boldly asking the question he wanted to ask at this moment.

Regarding the name "Ling Wan," everyone present, except Xiang Wenyuan, appeared bewildered. But upon realizing that Yun Xing was also somewhat unfamiliar, they all felt a sense of relief.

"Could this Ling Wan be another talent from the Tenglong Continent?"

To the side, Wu Jiantong and Duan Wuwei guessed part of the truth. At this moment, they both knew that Yun Xing before them had come from a lower plane of the Tenglong Continent, so anyone associated with him might also originate from there.

"Do you know Ling Wan?"

Just after Yun Xiao finished speaking, as everyone believed Xiang Wenyuan wouldn’t easily reply, a peculiar smile appeared on the face of the Mixed Element Valley genius, followed by a counter-question.

"Ling Wan is indeed in Mixed Element Valley!"

Although Xiang Wenyuan did not directly answer, from his expression and tone, Yun Xiao had already confirmed a fact: the Ling Wan who arrived at the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud had truly become associated with Mixed Element Valley.

"How is Ling Wan?"

Caring too much led to chaos. Upon covertly deducing that Ling Wan was indeed in Mixed Element Valley, Yun Xiao couldn’t help but ask anxiously. This question deepened the eerie smile on Xiang Wenyuan’s face.

"Kid, I originally intended to break your limbs before deciding whether to answer your question, but since you’re asking about Ling Wan, I will mercifully tell you!"

For some reason, Xiang Wenyuan refrained from further threatening to disarm him at this moment, but his words, coupled with the sinister smile on his face, caused Yun Xiao’s heart to skip a beat.

Even if the Long Xiao Battle God of the previous life had some relationship with the Master of Mixed Element Valley, possibly even a life-saving grace, Yun Xiao dared not assume everyone in Mixed Element Valley was kindhearted.

Leaving others aside for the moment, standing here was Xiang Wenyuan, giving Yun Xiao an intense feeling of repulsion. If Ling Wan had offended someone like him in Mixed Element Valley, despite possessing Innate Mixed Element Qi, his life would be far from easy.

"That Ling Wan you’re talking about should be someone with Innate Mixed Element Qi, right? My elder brother is quite fond of the Innate Mixed Element Qi he possesses!"

While Yun Xiao was weighing his thoughts, Xiang Wenyuan didn’t beat around the bush, making Yun Xiao’s fears instantly manifest into reality, his face turning extremely grim.

"Xiang Wenyuan’s elder brother? Isn’t that Xiang Wenjie, who is reputed to be the foremost genius of Mixed Element Valley?"

Among them, Wu Jiantong and Duan Wuwei, well-versed in their knowledge, immediately identified the "elder brother" mentioned by Xiang Wenyuan, causing their faces to change.

Mixed Element Valley was one of the top sects in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, and the strength of its top genius was self-evident. Even Lu Zhanbai, a genius of the Lu Family standing not far from Xiang Wenyuan, felt a tinge of apprehension upon hearing this name.

"Say that again!"

In contrast to these indifferent onlookers, Yun Xiao, who viewed Ling Wan as his own brother, asked again with eyes full of hostility, his words imbued with a hint of murderous intent.

"I wonder if your ears are truly faulty, or if you don’t understand human speech? Since you stand here, surely you know what Innate Mixed Element Qi means to my Mixed Element Valley?"

Xiang Wenyuan mocked before speaking, with a gleam of fervor and greed in his eyes: "An ant from the Tenglong Continent — what right does he have to possess Innate Mixed Element Qi? Only my elder brother is the true successor of Mixed Element Valley, do you understand?"

Perhaps it was because no one present could threaten him, or perhaps it was confidence in his elder brother, but at this moment, Xiang Wenyuan did not conceal his brother’s ambition much, allowing everyone to grasp some cause and effect from his words.

It was well known that the Meridian Qi cultivated in Mixed Element Valley contained a formidable Mixed Element Qi, which resulted in its cultivators being more powerful in battle than those of the same level.

The distinction between Innate Mixed Element Qi and Acquired Cultivated Mixed Element Qi was no secret atop the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. The young talents present belonged mostly to large sects or families.

It was said that throughout the generations, only those with Innate Mixed Element Qi could succeed as the Valley Master of Mixed Element Valley. Those possessing only Acquired Cultivated Mixed Element Qi were ineligible to succeed as Valley Master.