Chapter 349: Strong Appearance

Chapter 349: Strong Appearance

In a valley of Heavenly Snake Sacred Mountain, Qing Lin and Medusa both appeared solemn. "It's less than three days until the Sect Conference that Lv Xin mentioned. Should Xiao Ze be out of seclusion by then?" Qing Lin couldn't be sure, shaking her head.

"If Young Master Xiao Ze hasn't left seclusion yet, he must be at a critical moment of breakthrough," Medusa noted with a serious expression. "If he doesn't emerge by the time the conference starts, we'll have to represent the Sky Alliance ourselves."

Although both she and Qing Lin were at the Dou Zun level, the top powers of the Northwest Continent had gathered, rich with Dou Zun fighters. With just their strength, it would be difficult to face the competitors at the conference comfortably.

Medusa reflected on her encounter with an unusual individual upon entering Heavenly Snake Sacred Mountain. That person's strength was formidable—she doubted her own ability to win in a real battle to the death against him. And within Heavenly Snake Peak, there were presences even stronger than that strange individual.

Qing Lin pondered their chances of defeating all the fighters at the conference, admitting she wasn't fully confident. Despite controlling the spirit of the ancient nine-headed serpent, which gave her combat strength far beyond her apparent level, it was still challenging to leap across too many ranks in the Dou Zun stage.

"Young Master Xiao Ze must have a plan; let's just wait calmly," Medusa suggested as they exchanged calamity poison energy, transforming it into surging fighting spirit within their bodies.

Xiao Ze, his eyes tightly closed, joined palms with Little Doctor Fairy, their touching hands emitting dazzlingly beautiful yet deadly colors. Nature often cloaks the most dangerous poisons in beauty.

Currently, Xiao Ze's fighting spirit had reached the pinnacle of Six Star Dou Zun, just a step away from Seven Star Dou Zun. This step was not insurmountable for Xiao Ze; what he needed was an immense amount of energy, which Little Doctor Fairy's calamity poison power could provide.

Heavenly Snake Peak, the highest peak of Heavenly Snake Sacred Mountain, loomed majestically. Shaped like a terrifying giant serpent opening its maw to the skies, it seemed poised to swallow the heavens. Sharp rocks protruding at the summit resembled the fangs of this colossal serpent.

Atop these rocky fangs stood figures with formidable auras—each a Dou Zun, their presence as monumental as mountains, dominating the Heavenly Snake Sacred Peak. Their eyes half-closed, they quietly awaited the beginning of the Sect Conference.

Among these powerful Dou Zuns, one figure stood out due to only being at the peak of Dou Zong yet confidently positioned among the Dou Zuns.

As the last grey-robed elder arrived from afar, a golden-haired man on the northern peak suddenly spoke, "Lv Xin, where are the people of Heavenly Snake? Why are you presiding over the Sect Conference? Has Heavenly Snake Mansion become too proud to engage with other powers?"

"Ha, Lion Sect Master jokes. Heavenly Snake is traveling and couldn't return in time, so I am temporarily presiding over the Sect Conference," Lv Xin responded with a bow. "Heavenly Snake Mansion holds great respect for all here and has never looked down upon anyone."

Lion Sect Master, the leader of the Lion Ming Sect and a Six Star Dou Zun, was not someone Lv Xin could afford to offend, lest he provoke retaliation.

"Humph, since everyone is here, what are you hesitating for, Lv Xin? Start the Sect Conference!" Lion Sect Master didn't dwell on the issue and instead issued a direct command.

"This… The agreed time hasn't yet arrived. Perhaps the esteemed Dou Zuns could wait another two days and discuss recent significant events on the Northwest Continent?" Lv Xin tried to stall, unsure of Xiao Ze's whereabouts.

"Now that all powers qualified for the Sect Conference have arrived, why delay, Lv Xin? Is there perhaps someone else we are unaware of coming?" Lion Sect Master scoffed, his piercing gaze putting Lv Xin on the spot.

"Damn, why is he putting me on the spot? Did he sense something?" Lv Xin thought to himself. However, cunning as he was, he didn't let the words shake him.

"Lion Sect Master, since this conference is hosted by Heavenly Snake Mansion, it's naturally for us to dictate. Since you've all arrived early, let's catch up and discuss potential collaborations. When Heavenly Snake returns from his travels, I'll be sure to report to him."

Lv Xin even invoked the missing Heavenly Snake's name to bolster his position.

Hearing the name of Heavenly Snake, the other Dou Zuns' expressions flickered, remembering the formidable figure who had once dominated many sects. They considered it and eventually lowered their gaze, accepting Lv Xin's proposal to wait another two days.

"Humph, Lv Xin, what are you? You wouldn't dare speak to many Dou Zuns this way even if Heavenly Snake were here in person," Lion Sect Master huffed, his aura suddenly soaring, pressing towards Lv Xin like a tidal wave.

Lv Xin's face flushed as he faced the sudden aggression. He couldn't deal with such irrational behavior, even though he usually managed to navigate through cunning and strategy.

Just as he felt overwhelmed, a powerful presence burst from a distant valley, sweeping across dozens of miles and shocking all the Dou Zuns on Heavenly Snake Sacred Peak!

Before they could react, Xiao Ze's figure warped through space, making a strong entrance. His newly advanced aura naturally dispersed Lion Sect Master's oppressive force, his face wearing a light smile.

"Greetings, honored Dou Zuns. I am Xiao Ze, the leader of the Sky Alliance. I apologize for intruding uninvited."

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