I and countless versions of myself simultaneously travel through time.

A Dou Zong powerhouse walked on air.

When Ye Yan stepped into the void and slowly descended above the Xiao family's martial arts arena, the entire city of Wutan seemed to hold its breath at that moment.

The Xiao family members looked up and saw that the figure stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering in the wind. There was no battle aura leaking from his body, but he exuded a powerful pressure that made people tremble in their souls.

That's not a Battle King, not a Battle Emperor, it's a Battle Master!

A Dou Zong powerhouse, a figure unseen in the Jia Ma Empire for a thousand years!

"Enemy attack!" An elder of the Xiao family, his face ashen and his legs weak, practically uttered these words through clenched teeth.

The surrounding disciples were in a panic. Some drew their swords, some formed hand seals, and some turned to run away, but they soon discovered that their legs simply wouldn't obey them.

That wasn't fear, but the soul pressure of a Dou Zong expert, which directly crushed their fighting spirit.

Cold sweat poured down Xiao Zhan's forehead. In all his life, the strongest he had ever seen was only at the Dou Wang level.

The being who appeared out of thin air could make the Xiao family disappear from the map with a single finger.

It's all over, it's all over. Who did the Xiao family offend?

Gu Xun'er stood in the crowd, her brows slightly furrowed, her beautiful eyes fixed on that figure.

Her perception far surpassed that of the Xiao family members, and she vaguely sensed that the soul realm of this Dou Zong expert was unfathomable, far beyond that of an ordinary Dou Zong.

Could it be... someone from one of the eight ancient clans?

Why would people from the eight major clans come to such a remote town?

What she didn't know was that Ye Yan's soul realm had already reached the mid-stage of the Heavenly Rank.

What does this level mean?

This means that he can enhance his strength with his soul power alone, and is fully capable of fighting across levels. Even when facing a Dou Zun one-star powerhouse, he has the strength to fight.

In addition to his control over spatial power, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's half a Dou Zun.

Such an entity, let alone the Gama Empire, would be excellent cannon fodder even in the Central Plains.

"The Xiao family... is finished." Someone whispered, and no one objected.

Ye Yan landed in front of the Xiao family's main hall, followed closely by Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, Nalan Su, and others.

Xiao Zhan forced himself to step forward, his voice trembling, "I don't know... I don't know what brings you to the Xiao family, senior?"

Ye Yan smiled slightly and said calmly, "I am Xiao Yan, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect."

Xiao Zhan was stunned.

Xiao Yan?

Is this name... really the same as his son's?

Xiao Zhan's mind was in complete chaos. He subconsciously looked at his son beside him—that good-for-nothing with only a third-stage Dou Qi.

Is the sect leader of Yunlan Sect also named Xiao Yan?

What a coincidence!

Could it be that my son has the potential to become a Dou Zong?

"Ahem." Yun Yun coughed lightly and kicked Ye Yan without making a sound.

"Just kidding." Ye Yan waved his hand. "My surname is Ye, and my given name is Yan. Ye Yan."

Xiao Yan and his son both breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Zhan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, while Xiao Yan respectfully clasped his hands in a salute: "So it is Senior Ye Yan. I am Xiao Yan, and it is truly an honor to share the same character 'Yan' with you."

Ye Yan looked him up and down, nodded, and said with a hint of approval, "You have an extraordinary demeanor and speak with propriety. You are a promising talent. Although your cultivation is currently low, your temperament is better than your father's."

Xiao Yan was taken aback, then scratched his head sheepishly.

Nalan Yanran stared wide-eyed at Ye Yan in disbelief. Her senior uncle, who usually either gave her the cold shoulder or scolded her, had actually praised her today.

Has the sun risen in the west?

Uncle Hachi, do you like this person?!

"Let's get back to the main topic." Ye Yan waved his hand and took out a pile of jade bottles from his storage ring, arranging them neatly on the table in the Xiao family's main hall.

"One thousand Qi-gathering powders."

The Xiao family members gasped in shock.

"Fifty Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills."

The sound of gasping for air turned into a soft gasp of surprise.

"Twenty Master-Breaking Pills."

Xiao Zhan's hands began to tremble.

"And..." Ye Yan paused, then took out several jade bottles of slightly unusual color from his storage ring, his expression serious, "Aphrodisiac pills, kidney-strengthening pills, and some... uh, pills to enhance male function. Not many in quantity, but the quality is absolutely top-notch."

There was a three-second silence in the hall.

The expressions of the Xiao family members changed from shock to bewilderment, and several young disciples blushed as they tried to suppress their laughter. Xiao Zhan's lips twitched, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Ye Yan said solemnly, "I can heal the Xiao family's genius who has fallen to the third stage of Dou Qi. Some of these pills are for cultivation, and the rest are for conditioning the body. After all, a decline in cultivation is often accompanied by damage to the foundation, so we must be careful."

Xiao Yan subconsciously touched his kidneys, his gaze involuntarily drifting towards Yun Yun.

This Grand Elder of the Yunlan Sect, dressed in a long cyan dress, possessed a cool and aloof temperament, and had an unparalleled appearance; standing there, she was like a painting.

Xiao Yan thought to himself: This Viagra in the fantasy world... I wonder how effective it is. Should I try it sometime?

He glanced at Xiao Xun'er again, stealing a look.

The young girl, dressed in a blue robe, with exquisite features and an ethereal air, stood quietly to the side, her gaze occasionally falling on Xiao Yan with a hint of something indescribable.

Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked away.

Juicer.

so horrible.

Ye Yan followed his gaze, a smile playing on his lips: "Miss Xun'er, you possess an extraordinary temperament, and your talent is truly exceptional. You and Xiao Yan, one calm and reserved, the other tenacious and unyielding, are a match made in heaven. If you can work together in the future, your prospects will be limitless."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun'er blushed slightly, lowered her head, and whispered, "Senior is too kind... Xun'er doesn't deserve it."

She returned the greeting politely, but her bright red ears betrayed her true feelings.

Xiao Yan became even more embarrassed, scratching his head and stammering, "Senior, you're joking..."

Xiao Zhan stood aside, but his heart was in turmoil.

This Dou Zong expert first scared him half to death by mentioning Xiao Yan's name, then gave him so many priceless pills, and now he's praising his son and Xun'er as a good match. What is he after?

He looked at the family elders, who exchanged glances and shook their heads.

No one can fathom the thoughts of this Dou Zong master.

Just then, Nalan Su stepped forward, cleared his throat, and got straight to the point: "Lao Xiao, my daughter has come today to annul the engagement."

Upon hearing this, the entire Xiao family breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out it was to annul the engagement.

They're not here to wipe out the whole family, nor to seize power; they're just here to annul the engagement.

You should have said so earlier!

Xiao Zhan wiped away his cold sweat, and his heart finally settled down.

Xiao Yan rolled his eyes, speechless. Was it really necessary to make such a fuss over announcing an engagement?

The powerful sect leader personally oversaw the operation and even gifted a thousand Qi Gathering Powders.

Are these people from the Yunlan Sect just rich and powerful, or are they out of their minds?

"Can I refuse?" Xiao Yan asked tentatively.

The air suddenly turned cold.

Ye Yan picked up his teacup, took a slow sip, and then laughed heartily: "Of course! But you two should have a fight first."

Xiao Yan was dumbfounded: "Me? Level 3 Dou Qi? A Fighter?"

Will it win?

"It's alright, it's alright." Ye Yan waved his hand, his smile warm. "You can wait a few years before playing, I'm not rushing you."

Nalan Yanran stepped forward and politely bowed to Xiao Yan: "Young Master Xiao Yan, we haven't seen each other for over ten years and don't even know each other. Can you accept being betrothed to a complete stranger for no reason? Besides, we weren't even born yet."

Xiao Yan: "..."

Xiao Yan was taken aback. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that... it did make some sense.

Xiao Zhan quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Since you've come all this way, why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea, chat at your leisure, and come back later? Just a moment."

The father and son went out.

"Bang!"

Xiao Zhan punched Xiao Yan on the head, his voice low: "You brat, don't cause me any trouble!"

Then come in.

Xiao Yan rubbed his head, sighed, turned around to face Nalan Yanran, and said in a steady voice, "I can agree to annul the engagement. But I have one condition: a three-year agreement. Just as Senior Ye Yan said, fortunes change, and one should never underestimate a young man's potential. Three years later, I will personally go to the Yunlan Sect to prove to the entire sect that I, Xiao Yan, am not a good-for-nothing."

Before she could finish speaking, Nalan Yanran suddenly stood up, staring intently at him: "No need to wait three years! We can fight now!"

Xiao Yan was stunned: "Huh?"

"I've suppressed my Dou Qi to the third level, are you in or not?" Nalan Yanran stepped forward, her aura imposing.

"You! You! You!"

"Just tell me if you're coming or not!"

Xiao Yan gritted his teeth: "Come on!"

The battle ended quickly.

Although Nalan Yanran suppressed her cultivation, her combat experience and skill application were far superior to Xiao Yan's, and she defeated him within three moves.

Nalan Yanran clapped her hands, looked down at Xiao Yan lying on the ground, and smiled slightly: "I'm telling you, you can come back in three years. Fortune changes every thirty years, don't underestimate a young girl's potential."

Xiao Yan lay on the ground, staring at the ceiling, lost in deep thought. He had been defeated by his own lines.

Xiao Xun'er asked curiously, "Brother Xiao Yan, why do we always have to fight?"

Ye Yan nodded, looking at Xiao Yan with a sincere expression: "I'm also curious, wasn't the gift I gave enough?"

Xiao Yan: "..."