Hearing the clear, resonant laughter echoing across the sky, countless sets of eyes on the plaza instantly lifted upward, soon catching sight of vast figures breaking through the wind, finally hovering in a sweeping expanse above. The sudden appearance of these numerous figures stirred some commotion on the ground, as they noticed that each figure standing in the sky bore a pair of aura wings—thus, these individuals were at least strong enough to reach the Battle King level. Realizing this, many people quietly drew in a breath, feeling a chill. The figures in the sky numbered at least several dozen, and such a large contingent of Battle King-level warriors—perhaps even beyond what the Yunlan Sect could muster. At the stage of celebration, Yun Shan's expression gradually darkened upon hearing the laughter. He raised his head, his gaze piercing through the space as if seeing straight into the sky, fixed upon the black-robed young man whose emerald-fire wings vibrated with intensity, his cold voice resonating throughout the plaza. "Heh, back then a dog that had no home—now dares to utter such words? Xiao Yan! Three years ago, I could drive him like a dog, scrambling and fleeing. Three years later, he'll still end up the same way!" The cold chuckle from Yun Shan instantly sparked a wave of murmurs of astonishment across the plaza. "That man is Xiao Yan? The one once pursued and hunted by Yunlan Sect from the Xiao family?" "Heh, who else could it be? He bears a blood feud with Yunlan Sect, driven out of the Empire years ago. Yet no one expected him to return after three years—not only has his strength surged, but he's also brought back a number of powerful allies." "It's said that recently, Yunlan Sect sent forces to besiege the Mitel family, all of whom were defeated and killed by Xiao Yan. If that's true, then this man must be truly formidable." "Looks like Yunlan Sect is in for quite a hassle today..." "Hey, that's not necessarily true. Yunlan Sect has Yun Shan, a Douzong-level master, after all. If things really come to a clash, I doubt Xiao Yan and his team will have much of a chance." Having heard a few of the murmurs below, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and glanced toward Yun Shan, his eyes, however, growing steadily colder: "Yun Shan, old dog—you've ruined my Xiao family. This blood feud of yours? If it weren't for that dog's head on your neck, I'd never be able to wipe it clean!" Yun Shan, who had served as the head of Yunlan Sect for years, had rarely been called an old dog in front of so many people—perhaps only Xiao Yan had dared to do so. Thus, despite his usually reserved demeanor, his face now looked somewhat strained. While his expression remained strained, Yun Shan slowly scanned the large group of figures in the sky. After a moment, his gaze settled firmly on Jia Xingtian and Fang Ma, and he let out a cold chuckle: "What? Jia Xingtian, Fang Ma—have you both "Cloud Mountain, in the past few years, what ambitions has your Yunlan Sect had? Don't think we're unaware—do you really expect us to just sit idle, waiting for the easy opportunity?" Since things have come to this point, Jia Xingtian no longer needed to hesitate or fear Cloud Mountain, and his tone carried clear scorn. "Hah! Excellent! Truly excellent!" Hearing Jia Xingtian's words, Cloud Mountain burst into loud, hearty laughter. "I never expected that merely a young upstart, the one I drove out of the Empire years ago, would now dare to stand up to us. Well then, since you've come, you won't be leaving today!" As Cloud Mountain's laughter subsided, a series of roaring gusts erupted from the vast Yunlan Mountain, followed by flashes of brilliant light. A powerful surge of martial energy surged forth from within the sect, and figures began to materialize in the sky. The numerous Yunlan Sect elders who had been on standby all appeared at once. Seeing these elders materialize, the crowd on the plaza stirred once more—clearly, a major battle seemed inevitable. Below the stage, ancient He was visibly displeased upon the arrival of Xiao Yan and his companions, especially when he noticed that the woman fully draped in a crimson gown beside him suddenly trembled at the moment Xiao Yan spoke—what was it about this young man that always made him so attentive? "Xiao Yan, today is my wedding day. You've caused such a disturbance at Yunlan Sect—how could you be so bold?" Taking a deep breath, He raised his voice sharply. I have an unbreakable, life-or-death grudge against Yunlan Sect. I've come today solely to settle this score!" With a cold gaze fixed upon Guxue, the tone of Xiao Yan carried a subtle undercurrent of scorn. "Settling the score is merely a pretense—what they truly intend is to ruin the wedding!" Guxue returned the scorn with equal sharpness. "A wedding? The bride has been manipulated all along, a mere puppet. Does such a wedding still hold any meaning?" Xiao Yan smiled, then snapped his fingers and sent a streak of emerald flame surging forth like lightning. In an instant, the flame streaked toward the bride, who stood in a full red gown. As the flame approached and was about to strike her, a faint black glow suddenly surged from within her body, colliding forcefully with the flame. "Boom!" The impact sent a deep rumble through the air, a gust of wind spreading outward, and the bride staggered back two steps. "Yun Yun!" Seeing the bride retreat, Furukawa grew anxious and was about to reach out. But from beneath the crimson curtain, a clear, slightly trembling voice spoke: "I'm fine." Upon witnessing the bride speak for the first time since her entrance, the crowd exchanged glances, sensing something amiss earlier. Under the weight of countless eyes, two delicate hands emerged from her sleeves and swiftly tore open the red curtain. As the curtain was drawn aside, a fair, porcelain-like face appeared before everyone—familiar beyond recognition, none other than Yun Yun. With the curtain now parted, Yun Yun lowered her bright eyes, her gaze shifting subtly, yet never lifting to meet the sky. And as she bent her head, the voice that had long stayed etched in her memory rose once more, carrying a quiet scorn. "Cloud Mountain, to win over powerful figures, you've resorted to such underhanded tactics—truly, a 'benevolent master' indeed..." Hearing Xiao Yan's scornful tone, Yun Shan's face trembled slightly, a flash of fierce determination flashing across his eyes, yet his voice grew calm. "Back when I let you escape, I spared you. This time, once I catch you, I'll start removing your teeth one by one!" "Seeing Guo He's firm stance, Yun Shan slightly furrowed his brow, then seemed to finally give a hesitant nod. "Xiao Yan, whether you come here for anyone in particular or not, the fact remains that you have disrupted my wedding today. If you now withdraw, I shall treat this as if it never happened. But if you persist in causing further damage, I must tell you—Guo He is no soft target anyone can easily shape!" Upon seeing Yun Shan nod, Guo He finally raised his gaze to look at Xiao Yan in the sky, his voice sharp and commanding. "Guo He... you..." Hearing this, Yun Yun immediately lifted her face, her voice urgent. "Yun Yun, be quiet!" Yet as soon as Yun Yun spoke, Yun Shan's expression turned cold, and he barked out a command. Watching Guo He finally step forward, the others—Jia Xingtian and the others—could not help but frown. There were already several strong allies of Guo He present on the square today. Should Guo He intervene, they would naturally not remain passive. In that case, Yun Lan Sect's strength would undoubtedly grow even stronger. With a wave of his hand toward Jia Xingtian and the others, signaling them not to worry, Xiao Yan glanced at Gu He and said solemnly, "Today's matter is between my Xiao family and Yunlan Sect. Anyone who stands in our way will be treated as an enemy—no exceptions, even you, Gu He!" "Ha! Excellent!" Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Gu He burst into laughter, his shoulders shaking as two pairs of purple flame wings emerged. With a flap of his wings, his body gradually rose into the air, finally facing off against Xiao Yan, and coldly remarked, "Then let's begin. I've always wanted to see just how strong you, the most promising rising star of the Jiamai Empire, truly are!" "If you're not defeated within ten strikes, Xiao Yan will immediately turn and leave. But should you falter before the tenth strike, then I shall have to trouble you with the matter between us and Yunlan Sect—no more interference from you!" Smiling at Gu He, Xiao Yan spoke with astonishing boldness. As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, a wave of commotion erupted across the square below. Over the past three years, Guo He had already ascended to the level of Battle Emperor, and throughout the Jia Ma Empire, only Yun Shan could possibly defeat him within ten rounds—fewer than that, no one had the qualification or strength. Yet now, this young man, barely twenty or so, dared to speak so boldly. Though many knew Xiao Yan was no ordinary contender, they still couldn't help but shake their heads in disbelief—how incredibly arrogant he was! Yun Yun was also startled by Xiao Yan's words. She instinctively tightened her fingers—hadn't he always been so impetuous since they last met? In the sky, Guo He, furious at Xiao Yan's audacity, could only laugh with rising indignation. "Very well," he declared, "I accept your challenge. I'll take ten rounds from you! I'd like to see just what it takes for you to speak so confidently!"