Chapter 9: The News of Cai Lin

"Latest news! In three days, the Illusory Moon Sect will hold a grand auction, selling an ancient magical beast capable of rivaling Supreme Realm powerhouses—the Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python. Everyone, don't miss out, come and take a look!"

Just as Xiao Yan was feeling astonished, a loud cry suddenly echoed from the square below the platform.

"Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python?!" Upon hearing the familiar name, Xiao Yan's pupils instantly constricted, his heart tightening. He looked down and saw a fat man holding a stack of papers, pasting them on the stone pillars around the square.

At this moment, the fat man was surrounded by many onlookers, clearly very interested in the Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python.

Xiao Yan's face turned somewhat grim. He then flashed forward, directly approaching the man pasting the papers, his gaze falling on the paper.

When the huge snake body outlined in black and white lines on the paper came into view, Xiao Yan's face immediately darkened. This was clearly Cai Lin's true form.

"This young master must be new to the Western Heaven Holy City, right? The Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python is a rare ancient magical beast. If you can subdue it, it will be like having an additional Supreme Realm powerhouse in the future." The fat man immediately came over, instantly recognizing that the black-robed youth was no ordinary person, and smiled.

After looking at the image on the wall again, Xiao Yan suppressed his emotions, his gaze turning to the fat man as he said in a calm tone, "Where did the Illusory Moon Sect find this Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python?" As he spoke, Xiao Yan lightly waved his hand, and several hundred drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid flew into the fat man's hand.

The fat man was delighted at the sight, quickly using a jade bottle to collect the Supreme Spirit Liquid. His smile widened as he said, "Sir, you've asked the right person. It's said that this Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python came from a lower plane, passing through a dimensional rift and landing in the Illusory Moon Sect's territory. The Illusory Moon Sect wouldn't let such an ancient magical beast go, so a battle broke out. Although the Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python is very powerful, it couldn't stand against the numbers. The Illusory Moon Sect sent three Supreme Realm powerhouses, severely injuring the Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python and successfully capturing it, preparing to auction it off in three days."

"Heavily injured?" Upon hearing that Cai Lin was severely injured, a layer of coldness immediately spread across Xiao Yan's face. His greatest fear had come true.

"How strong is the Illusory Moon Sect?" After taking a deep breath to calm himself, Xiao Yan asked.

Xiao Yan naturally needed to understand the true strength of the Illusory Moon Sect. Rushing in blindly to save someone would not be a wise move, especially in the Great Thousand World, where even a minor faction might have several or more Empyrean powerhouses.

"The Illusory Moon Sect is only a minor faction in the Western Heaven Holy City. It has five Supreme Realm powerhouses, with the strongest being the sect leader, Illusory Moon, who has the strength of a Fifth Rank Supreme."

Fifth Rank Supreme? Isn't that equivalent to a Five-Star Empyrean? Xiao Yan thought to himself.

"But the most terrifying is not the Illusory Moon Sect itself, but the Blood Heaven Sect behind it, which is a major faction well-known on the Western Heaven Continent. It is second only to the four divine tribes of the Lesser Western Heaven Realm. It is precisely because of the support of the Blood Heaven Sect that the Illusory Moon Sect has a place in the Western Heaven Holy City. Otherwise, with just five Supreme Realm powerhouses, it would be difficult for the Illusory Moon Sect to remain in the Western Heaven Holy City." The fat man answered honestly, clearly very familiar with the Illusory Moon Sect.

Xiao Yan nodded, a cold light flickering in his eyes. After asking for the location of the Illusory Moon Sect, he turned and walked towards the direction outside the square.

"Illusory Moon Sect!" Xiao Yan's face was extremely grim, his dark eyes filled with killing intent. The Illusory Moon Sect's actions had undoubtedly thoroughly enraged Xiao Yan's protective instincts.

The Illusory Moon Sect has only five Supreme Realm powerhouses, with the strongest being a Fifth Rank Supreme. Although Xiao Yan is currently only a Second Rank Supreme, if he uses all his means, he might still be able to contend. Fighting against a higher rank is something others might consider impossible, but for Xiao Yan, it's a common occurrence. In the Dou Qi Continent, which battle did he not go through like this? So even a Fifth Rank Supreme doesn't make Xiao Yan the slightest bit afraid.

After identifying the direction of the Illusory Moon Sect, Xiao Yan dashed towards the northwest. That is where the Illusory Moon Sect is located. If he travels at full speed, he can reach there in half a day with his Second Rank Supreme speed.

Xiao Yan did not plan to wait until the third day to act. Once the auction starts, it will undoubtedly attract many Supreme Realm powerhouses from the Western Heaven Continent, making it even harder to save someone.

Moreover, the Illusory Moon Sect has the Blood Heaven Sect, a major faction, backing it. From the fat man, Xiao Yan learned that the Blood Heaven Sect is second only to the four divine tribes of the Lesser Western Heaven Realm!

The Luo Shen Clan is one of the four divine tribes, and its strength has already been witnessed, so one can imagine the power of the Blood Heaven Sect.

On the day of the auction, there might be powerhouses from the Blood Heaven Sect present. Xiao Yan did not want to alert the Blood Heaven Sect, so he decided to act tonight to save his beloved wife, Cai Lin.

"Illusory Moon Sect, you have harmed Xiao Yan's woman, prepare to pay a heavy price!"

The wind whistled in his ears as Xiao Yan looked towards the northwest sky with a cold gaze, his dark eyes filled with tangible killing intent. His speed was as fast as lightning, and in a few breaths, he had already traveled a hundred meters.

The Illusory Moon Sect is destined to face a night of blood and carnage!

Illusory Moon Sect!

Located in the northwest mountain gorge of the Western Heaven Holy City, the surrounding small cities are all under the jurisdiction of the Illusory Moon Sect. In other words, the Illusory Moon Sect is the overlord of the northwest region.

Although the northwest region is not as prosperous as the central area of the Western Heaven Holy City, it is still within the scope of the Western Heaven Holy City.

The Western Heaven Holy City is extremely vast, with countless cities and factions. Therefore, being able to govern this northwest region means controlling a rich resource base.

The reason the Illusory Moon Sect can occupy a place in the Western Heaven Holy City, which is filled with powerhouses, is because it has the support of the Blood Heaven Sect, a major faction!

The Blood Heaven Sect is well-known throughout the Western Heaven Continent, and few factions dare to provoke it. With such a powerful backer, no one dares to move against the Illusory Moon Sect without careful consideration.

The mountains on both sides of the gorge are extremely steep, with towering peaks like swords piercing the sky. The entrance is very narrow, making it the only passage to the Illusory Moon Sect, giving it a geographically advantageous position.

Whoosh!

Just as the black shadow was about to enter the gorge, the guards at the entrance, holding long spears, immediately became alert. Two spears were slanted to block the entrance, instantly creating sparks and a piercing metallic sound.

"Who are you? How dare you intrude on the Illusory Moon Sect!"

The leading burly man, with a cold expression, used the light from the surrounding torches to coldly stare at the black-robed figure in front of him. Although he couldn't see the face clearly, his intuition told him that this person was definitely not here with good intentions, and he immediately shouted in anger.