Chapter 652: Ningxiu's Shock

The young man made his move, and Bai Ningxiu looked on as if watching a good show. With Bai Shan's strength, he probably wasn't even fit to carry his shoes.

Yang Tian couldn't help but roll his eyes. This man was merely a peak War Emperor; it wasn't that Yang Tian looked down on him, but the gap between them was far from trivial.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Bai Shan's palm, which was now almost touching Yang Tian's chest, yet he still didn't dodge.

"Is this guy a waste?" Many women couldn't help but close their eyes, thinking that bloodshed was imminent.

However, this thought had just appeared when they were all stunned, because everyone in the hall saw Bai Shan fly out like a dead dog.

With a bang, a huge sonic boom erupted, and a fine table was instantly crushed.

"Ow..." Bai Shan's miserable scream exploded, lying on the ground trembling, with a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.

"Hiss..." Gasps of cold air echoed continuously in the hall. The group of juniors stood dumbfounded, unable to understand why this peak War Emperor was so useless.

"Seems I hit a bit too hard..." Faced with the scene before him, Yang Tian was also stunned. He had only struck casually, but it had caused such great damage.

A woman in white, as pure as dust, walked gracefully, her lotus steps full of charm, a hint of surprise in her eyes. This person had struck extremely fast just now, so fast that even she hadn't seen it clearly.

A group of elders murmured, their surprised gazes sweeping over Yang Tian. This person gave them a dangerous feeling.

"How about it, Bai Shan? Had enough trouble?" Bai Ningxiu ground her small silver teeth and chuckled, "Want to try again?"

Hearing this, Bai Shan couldn't help but shrink his head, his terrified eyes glancing at Yang Tian. He hadn't even seen the other party's move just now.

"Haha, we were indeed rude. Please forgive us for earlier, young friend." At this moment, the middle-aged man laughed heartily, looking very generous.

"You're too kind, Patriarch Bai." Yang Tian shrugged and said indifferently.

"You may all withdraw now." Then, Patriarch Bai waved his hand, and the people in the hall began to leave, leaving behind some old-timers, all core members of the Bai family.

"Father, if you let him use the Soul Nourishing Pool, Brother Meng will agree to the duel." Bai Ningxiu's jade-like fingers curled a strand of hair on her shoulder, her soft voice ringing out.

As her words fell, the surrounding elders frowned. The matter of the Soul Nourishing Pool was known only to them; telling an outsider of unknown origin seemed a bit rash, didn't it?

The woman in white couldn't help but glare at Ningxiu. Even if they were to seek help from someone from the Star River Sect, they wouldn't need to pay such a high price.

"Since my request is too high, I'll take my leave." Seeing everyone's expressions clearly, Yang Tian shook his head slightly and turned to leave.

"Brother Meng... we had an agreement." Bai Ningxiu immediately panicked and quickly flashed in front of Yang Tian.

"Wait!" Patriarch Bai also spoke.

Yang Tian stopped immediately. He pursed his lips and said indifferently, "What? Are you going to keep me here?"

"Young friend misunderstands. That's not what I meant." Waving his hand, Patriarch Bai smiled awkwardly, "Borrowing the Soul Nourishing Pool is not impossible, but..."

Patriarch Bai hesitated, and Yang Tian naturally understood what he was implying—he wanted to test his strength.

"As long as you can defeat me, I'll let you cultivate in the Soul Nourishing Pool." At this moment, the woman in white walked gracefully over. Her eyes fell on Yang Tian, and she always felt something was off about his appearance.

Hearing this, Yang Tian shrugged. His gaze fell on the woman in white, and he smiled, "Alright, please make your move."

"Sister, you need to be careful." Bai Ningxiu whispered in the woman in white's ear, then flashed to the side.

Seeing her step forward, the surrounding elders nodded. Bai Ningxue was the most outstanding disciple of the Bai family. Last time, she had even visited the Dao God Mountain and climbed the nine thousand steps of the Creation Heavenly Staircase.

This achievement had shaken the Bai family, which was why the Wu family shamelessly wanted to marry this talented woman, but how could the Bai family agree?

Bai Ningxue's robes fluttered; she was a very ethereal woman, and her speed was extremely fast. A powerful force burst from her palm, with abundant energy that even cracked the void.

"Boom!" As her palm struck, Yang Tian nodded slightly. He directly extended his fair hand, and with his flesh and blood, he instantly pressed it against her palm, which contained surging energy. The heavens and earth rumbled.

Under the astonished gazes of those around, Bai Ningxue's body trembled slightly, and she was forced back seven or eight steps, while this outsider stood firm as a mountain, unshakable.

"Such terrifying physical strength!" Bai Ningxue's pupils suddenly contracted. In the exchange just now, she was completely at a disadvantage, unable to even budge Yang Tian's steps, as if she had struck a great mountain.

Not only her, but the older generation of the Bai family were also shaken. This young man was too strong; after all, Bai Ningxue's strength surpassed many present.

Defeated in one blow, a look of unwillingness flashed in Ningxue's beautiful eyes. Her body soared into the air, and a blue-green flame appeared in the sky, an extremely eerie flame that twisted the void, indicating its extremely high temperature.

"An alchemist." Rubbing his nose, a hint of interest appeared in Yang Tian's eyes as he gazed at the flame shooting down.

At this moment, Yang Tian's entire aura suddenly blazed up. Under the astonished gazes of those around, a terrifying three-legged Golden Crow emerged, its might overwhelming the heavens!

"Three-legged Golden Crow..." An elder nearly jumped up, his face full of disbelief. Could this person be a divine beast?

Everyone in the hall was greatly shocked. Even Ningxiu's expression slowly froze. The three-legged Golden Crow floating in the void gave her a terrifying pressure, making her unable to muster any resistance.

"No, this is a vision!" At this moment, Patriarch Bai suddenly shouted, a look of surprise in his eyes. It was unbelievable that this person had condensed his vision to such an extent.

The vision of the three-legged Golden Crow had long transformed, possessing the divine charm of a Golden Crow. After years of hard cultivation in the Ancestral Dragon Ring, Yang Tian's Golden Crow Dharma had completely transformed and merged with the divine flame!

The three-legged Golden Crow emerged, its entire body ablaze with golden divine flames that melted the void. It opened its mouth and spat out a Golden Crow Divine Furnace, striking at Ningxue's body.

"Hah!" Although Ningxue was surprised, her aura did not change much. She let out a soft cry, and a small white jade cauldron appeared, colliding heavily with the Golden Crow Divine Furnace.

With a clang, sparks flew, and a resounding noise echoed through the heavens and earth. As the two artifacts collided, the three-legged Golden Crow instantly appeared behind Ningxue and struck at her.

However, to Yang Tian's surprise, Ningxue was very fast. Anticipating the Golden Crow's cunning, her body strangely dissipated and reappeared in the distance.

"I almost forgot; their clan has special soul perception abilities." Yang Tian realized. He shook his head slightly, and three Yang Tians appeared in the void, directly blocking Ningxue.

"Such a strange movement technique..." Patriarch Bai looked at the figures in the void and frowned slightly. This movement technique seemed very familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere...?

Yang Tian had no intention of prolonging the fight. His whole body blazed with golden light, dazzlingly bright, and he directly appeared before Ningxue.

Bai Ningxue was startled. Yang Tian's physical pressure made her energy unable to circulate, as if in a quagmire, and she felt as if she were facing a demon god, his aura terrifyingly oppressive.

"I concede." Ningxue's bright red lips parted, a sense of defeat rising within her. This person was truly formidable; she felt as if she were facing an emperor-level figure.

And this terrifying aura seemed somewhat familiar, as if she had encountered it somewhere before.

"Haha, young friend is truly a dragon among men. I admire you." Patriarch Bai laughed heartily, breaking the deadlock.

"You flatter me, Patriarch Bai." Yang Tian smiled in response. "May I ask if I can use the Soul Nourishing Pool?"

"No problem. The Soul Nourishing Pool can be opened tomorrow. I hope you will fulfill your promise then." Nodding, Patriarch Bai said with a hearty laugh.

"Certainly." Cupping his hands, Yang Tian said indifferently, "Can you arrange a quiet room for me now?"

"No problem. Third Elder, please take this young friend to a quiet room." The middle-aged man nodded and said with a smile.

"Hehe, friend Meng Tian, come with me." The Third Elder nodded. He looked sickly but was very kind, and he left together with Yang Tian.

Watching their departing figures, Ningxue bit her bright red lips. Her eyes fell on Ningxiu's dazed face, and she couldn't help but ask, "Little sister, what exactly is this person's background?"

As her words fell, Ningxiu suddenly screamed, "Sister, I remember who he is!"