Chapter 663: Battle Against the Great Emperor

In the Bai clan's territory, most of the clansmen were whispering among themselves. The news that a master from Carefree Valley had captured Ningxiu had spread completely.

Today, many guards felt that the Bai clan's fortunes were exhausted. Many people had left the clan, and its power had suffered a heavy blow.

A shadow moving at extreme speed flickered through the Bai clan's territory. Yang Tian was very puzzled—the Great Emperor was not here, but the fact that Ningshuang had been taken was already a reality.

“Could that old bastard have taken Ningshuang to Carefree Valley?” Yang Tian's eyes flickered with uncertainty. If that were true, the trouble would be immense.

At that moment, his footsteps stirred within. When he detected a familiar aura, he immediately pushed the door open and entered.

“Who?!” The door was suddenly pushed open. Ningxiu, who was on the bed, shot to her feet. Her eyes were red, and her alert, large eyes swept around the room, only to find it empty.

“It's me.” The void trembled slightly, and Yang Tian's body materialized. He smiled at Ningxiu.

“Yang Tian, you've finally come! Hurry and save my sister.” Ningxiu, as if seeing a savior, scurried over, her voice tinged with tears.

Hearing this, Yang Tian was about to respond when his pupils suddenly contracted, a piercing cold light flashing in his eyes. How did Ningxiu know about his movement technique?

Caught by that gaze, Ningxiu instinctively shrank her neck. At this moment, Yang Tian was so terrifying that she couldn't muster the will to resist, her mind nearly splitting apart.

She then realized her slip of the tongue. Having been constantly reminded by Ningshuang to keep his identity secret, she had forgotten in her urgency and blurted it out.

“Brother Yang, don't misunderstand. It's like this…” Ningxiu quickly explained the matter of the Divine Mountain of the Way, dispelling Yang Tian's doubts. He also recalled that firm, rounded backside.

Back then, Yang Tian had felt unlucky, nearly being hit by a woman's plump, rounded buttocks. Now he couldn't help but sigh: “This world is really small.”

Ningxiu couldn't help but pout. Her large eyes carefully examined him. It was hard to imagine that this was the Yang Tian who had been the talk of the town. He didn't seem so ferocious, did he?

“Where was Ningshuang taken?” At this, Yang Tian scratched his head and asked, “I searched your entire clan but found no trace of her.”

“My sister is in the Soul Nurturing Pool.” Ningshuang's bright red lips trembled slightly, then she gritted her teeth and said, “Brother Yang, think carefully. That's a Great Emperor.”

“I know what I'm doing.” After a moment of silence, Yang Tian said slowly. He had obtained the Carefree Step; this might be karma. Ningshuang's capture was likely because of him.

If Yang Tian did nothing, he would surely earn a bad reputation. His own heart would not allow it.

Ningxiu's red lips quivered slightly. Just as she was about to speak, she found the figure before her had vanished. Her beautiful eyes swept around, a faint trace of envy appearing in them.

“If it were me, would he risk his life to save me…” Her red lips trembled a few times, and a heart-stirring light flickered in Ningxiu's eyes. Clearly, she was letting her imagination run wild.

Two days ago, in the great hall, a figure suddenly appeared from the void. It was a terrifying body; the power within him surged like an unsealed divine pool, swelling at a terrifying speed!

Rumble! The oppressive atmosphere of the Bai clan was suddenly shattered by a deafening roar. A steadily climbing aura erupted fully within the clan's territory, shaking the entire Juling City.

“Is a great battle breaking out in the Bai clan?” Figures from the major powers of Juling City looked up at the soaring golden light rising from the central area of the Bai clan, pressing down on half the sky—truly terrifying.

“This should be a quasi-emperor, right? How can his aura be so fearsome?” Some exclaimed, sensing the surging and vigorous golden energy.

Swish, swish! Dozens of figures instantly appeared. All the high-ranking members of the Bai clan fixed their eyes on the terrifying young man radiating that aura, clicking their tongues in amazement, speechless.

Two days ago, they clearly knew this person was only a mighty expert. Now, in a flash, he had reached the quasi-emperor realm, making their minds tremble. The speed of this surge was too terrifying.

“This kid is incredibly strong!” The Bai clan's ancestor gazed at Yang Tian, clicking his tongue and murmuring inwardly.

Ningxiu, who had just run out, was also stunned. She hadn't expected Yang Tian to be so terrifying—a living imperial-level figure.

“Get the hell out here!” Yang Tian's eyes opened and closed, shooting out brilliant golden lightning. His gaze fixed on the great hall as a thunderous roar exploded.

“Haha… I admire your courage!” The formation ahead suddenly split open. Xiao Hai stepped out, his hand still gripping Ningshuang's neck.

“You really came…” Ningshuang stared at Yang Tian with dazed, beautiful eyes, a barely restrained excitement rising within them. Her eyes were misty with tears, extremely alluring.

Ningshuang was safe and sound, which relieved many of the elders. Xiao Hai wanted to use Ningshuang to lure Yang Tian, and the Bai clan naturally understood that if they had acted two days ago, it would have led to an open rupture.

Xiao Hai's heart was shaken. He couldn't understand how Yang Tian's strength had become so terrifying—rising from a peak mighty expert to the quasi-emperor realm in just two days.

Even some fearsome secret techniques couldn't achieve this, because the gaps between these realms were too vast.

Yang Tian's gaze fell on Ningshuang's face. He touched his nose and gave a gentle smile, signaling her to calm down.

“My courage isn't that great, but it can't compare to your style.” Tilting his head slightly, a hint of sarcastic smile appeared on Yang Tian's face as he said calmly.

“Boy, if you want to play the hero saving the beauty, let's see if you have the skill.” Hearing this, a shadow of gloom passed over Xiao Hai's eyes. He snorted, “Hand over the thing, or she dies!”

Lifting Ningshuang's body slightly, his hand exerted a little force. Ningshuang's delicate frame trembled involuntarily, and she suppressed the pain on her face.

“If you want the thing, let the person go first. The thing won't be missing.” Yang Tian chuckled lightly.

The high-ranking members of the Bai clan were very puzzled. Didn't Xiao Hai want Yang Tian's body? Why was he asking for something now? A group of them couldn't figure it out, but they didn't interrupt.

Because this enraged Xiao Hai—if he was provoked and crushed Ningshuang, the Bai clan couldn't afford such a loss.

“Boy, are you bargaining with me?” A cruel smile curled on his face. Xiao Hai laughed heartily, his hand slowly tightening as he roared, “Within three breaths, if you don't hand over the thing, she dies!”

Touching his nose, Yang Tian smiled: “I hope you keep your word. I'll give it to you now.”

With that, a jade piece slowly flew before Xiao Hai. Yang Tian said calmly, “The thing is given to you. Release her.”

His eyes fell on the jade piece, then glanced at Yang Tian. Xiao Hai laughed heartily: “Boy, releasing her isn't that simple. If I'm not mistaken, you've learned the footwork, haven't you?”

“This old turtle…” Ningxiu ground her teeth in anger, screaming inwardly.

“I have learned it. What do you want?” Shrugging, Yang Tian made no attempt to hide it.

“Simple—kill you!” A cold, sinister smile appeared on Xiao Hai's old face, his sneer echoing through the heavens and earth. The Valley-Shaking Divine Art falling into outsider hands naturally had to be reclaimed.

“You don't keep your word.” Spreading his hands, Yang Tian looked helpless. He couldn't help but roll his eyes and said, “Are you so sure this is the Carefree Step?”

The high-ranking members of the Bai clan were all stunned, looking at that harmless smile and feeling an urge to punch him.

Hearing this, Xiao Hai's expression froze for a moment, then turned ugly. His hand gripped the jade piece in the void, and his divine soul power surged into it.

Seeing this, Yang Tian's expression instantly became lively. His body vanished from the spot in an instant.

Both actions occurred simultaneously. The moment Xiao Hai's divine soul power surged in, a terrifying, overwhelming wave of divine soul energy instantly flooded his entire divine soul body!