BTTH: Starting With Auctioning Green Lotus Core Flame

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Thinking that Yun Leng was angry on her behalf, Nalan Yanran hurriedly tried to defuse the situation. "Grand Elder Yun Leng, it was me whose skill was subpar, there's no need..."

Before she could finish, Yun Leng waved his hand to signal her to stop.

"Yanran, this matter is not about the duel. Step aside and rest for now. I have something to say."

Nalan Yanran looked at the persistent Grand Elder, not understanding his intentions. Did he plan to confront Xiao Yan in front of everyone? If that happened, Misty Cloud Sect's reputation would be severely damaged, and they would lose face in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Returning to her master's side, Nalan Yanran could no longer hold back her tears and hugged Yun Yun, crying. Yun Yun gently wiped the dust from Yanran's face and handed her a few healing pills.

"It's okay. Losing this time isn't the end. We'll win next time," Yun Yun comforted her.

But Nalan Yanran couldn't understand why Xiao Yan's strength had advanced so rapidly to the Dou Spirit level. This was completely beyond her expectations.

Xiao Yan, looking at Yun Leng, showed no fear and even questioned, "Grand Elder Yun Leng, what is the reason for stopping me?"

Yun Leng glanced at the sect leader comforting Nalan Yanran and then shifted his gaze back to Xiao Yan. "Xiao Yan, several months ago, Misty Cloud Sect's outer sect steward Mo Cheng was killed. You should know about this, right?"

Li Xiao narrowed his eyes, realizing this was the beginning of the irreconcilable conflict between Misty Cloud Sect and Xiao Yan.

If a fight broke out now, Xiao Yan would likely be able to leave Misty Cloud Sect, especially with Yao Lao having absorbed the Deep Sea Heart Flame, restoring much of his soul power. Manifesting a Dou Ancestor level power shouldn't be a problem.

Yun Yun also looked up, her bright eyes showing some confusion.

"What does Grand Elder Yun Leng mean?" Yun Yun asked.

"Ge Ye, explain the circumstances of Mo Cheng's murder," Yun Leng ordered, gesturing for Ge Ye to reveal the truth of the matter.

Ge Ye, not daring to refuse, stepped forward and bowed to the powerful figures present. Once so proud in the Xiao family, he now showed utmost humility.

"It was like this. On the day Mo Cheng was killed, I went to the Mo family to attend Mo family's birthday celebration, accompanying the little sect master. Just as we were leaving, I saw a Dou Emperor break into the banquet. I left with the others, but I saw with my own eyes that the mysterious Dou Emperor who killed Mo Cheng used techniques very similar to those Xiao Yan just used to defeat the Young Sect Leader."

"The mysterious Dou Emperor who killed Mo Cheng is Xiao Yan!"

The crowd was stunned.

If Ge Ye's words were true, Xiao Yan had reached the Dou Emperor level...

But if Xiao Yan was a Dou Emperor, why hadn't he shown it earlier, and why had he fought so messily?

Xiao Yan's gaze turned serious. He hadn't expected that the events from before had been witnessed. In hindsight, he should have eliminated Ge Ye and the others to avoid such trouble.

Now, he had no choice but to deny it, no matter what. Admitting it would make it impossible to leave Misty Cloud Sect today.

"Grand Elder Yun Leng, I did hear about the death of your steward Mo Cheng, but do you truly believe I possess the strength of a Dou Emperor? Isn't that overestimating me?"

Yun Leng frowned and looked at Nalan Yanran. "Yanran, you were present back then. Although you didn't see the person's face, you should remember some distinctive traits, right?"

Nalan Yanran hesitated. Her memory of that day was hazy, and she hadn't seen the attacker's face clearly. But certain details...

Yun Leng pressed, "Yanran, think carefully. The techniques and the aura, do they match?"

Nalan Yanran bit her lip, unsure. She didn't want to wrongly accuse Xiao Yan, but the pressure from Yun Leng was immense.

Yun Yun, sensing her disciple's distress, intervened. "Grand Elder Yun Leng, let's not force Yanran into making uncertain claims. We must be sure before making accusations."

Xiao Yan stood firm. "Grand Elder Yun Leng, unless you have concrete evidence, these are baseless accusations. I am here for the three-year agreement, nothing more."

The tension in the air was palpable, as everyone waited to see how the situation would unfold.

Nalan Yanran tried hard to recall but couldn't identify the masked Dou Emperor. The masked Dou Emperor had terrifying strength and had gone on a rampage. She had survived only because of Misty Cloud Sect's background.

"I'm sorry, Grand Elder. I don't know who the masked Dou Emperor was back then."

Hearing this, Grand Elder Yun Leng felt frustrated. Without evidence, they couldn't successfully apprehend Xiao Yan today.

"I remember that the mysterious Dou Emperor's Dou Technique involved an extremely terrifying white flame!"

This statement drew shocked looks from the crowd. White flames... wasn't that the same flame Xiao Yan had used earlier?

"At the Alchemist Conference, Xiao Yan indeed used white flames. I'm sure it's a type of Heavenly Flame!"

Li Xiao glanced at Xiao Yan, whose expression had changed. It seemed that he had left a fatal flaw. Today's matter wouldn't be easily resolved.

Grand Elder Yun Leng seized the opportunity. "Earlier, Xiao Yan disguised himself as Yan Xiao and participated in the Alchemist Conference. Everyone in Haicheng remembers you using a powerful white flame back then. You can't deny it now."

Xiao Yan snorted coldly. "There are many people in the world who can use white flames. You can't claim they are all the murderers of Mo Cheng, can you? Elder Yun Leng, you'd better not speak recklessly."

After saying this, Xiao Yan turned to leave Misty Cloud Sect quickly. Otherwise, if a Dou Emperor acted, it would be hard to avoid a battle today.

Yun Yun bit her alluring red lips and turned her gaze to Master Li Xiao, hoping he would provide an answer.

But Li Xiao remained still. He needed to find a way that benefited both sides. Xiao Yan was the future Flame Emperor and a Dou God, while Yun Yun was one of his favorite characters. Naturally, he didn't want to see them destroy each other.

This could lead to Misty Cloud Sect's destruction and Yun Yun's downfall.

Seeing Xiao Yan disdain Misty Cloud Sect's authority, Yun Leng, as the Grand Elder, was furious and shouted, "Stop right there!"

"My feet are on my body. You don't have the right to decide whether I stay or go."

Yun Leng's face twitched. "Until Mo Cheng's death is thoroughly investigated, you might have to stay in Misty Cloud Sect."

"Enforcement team, detain him!"

"Yes, sir!"

As soon as the words fell, dozens of Dou Grandmasters surrounded Xiao Yan. Having the Young Sect Leader defeated had already frustrated them, and under the Grand Elder's order, they naturally wouldn't let Xiao Yan go.

All of them charged from all directions, trying to completely detain Xiao Yan within the Misty Cloud Sect.

Xiao Yan glanced at the crowd and coldly snorted, swinging his Heavy Xuan Ruler forcefully. In an instant, he shattered the enforcement team charging at him.

Just as he was about to use his flying Dou Technique to leave, Yun Sheng and others quickly appeared at the main gate of Misty Cloud Sect, blocking Xiao Yan's path.

Xiao Yan's face grew serious. "Three Dou Kings... Misty Cloud Sect's strength is indeed terrifying! Master, what should we do?"