Chapter 358: Meeting Meng Yunxi Again

Three days passed in a flash, and the entire Eastern Continent was bustling with excitement. Even some major powers that had sealed off their mountains sent out outstanding disciples to Tianmo City to witness this world-shaking battle.

Yang Tian was renowned throughout the Eastern Continent, a dazzling rising star. His growth had been too rapid, and now, after a year with no news, many thought he had already fallen at the hands of some prodigies.

But none were more excited than the Ancient Li Clan. Their enmity with Yang Tian ran deep. Though they regarded him as an ant, no one dared treat him as a nobody.

The Li Clan had suffered heavy losses, with more than half of their War Emperor-level experts dead! This terrified their clansmen, and despite using many means, they had failed to locate Yang Tian.

Though not panicked, offending someone with limitless potential left them uneasy. It was better to nip him in the bud.

Tianmo City, a metropolis capable of容纳 billions, was now nearly overflowing. It was a vast domain under the Li Clan's rule.

The Li Clan celebrated as a whole. Even the elders wore smug smiles, while the younger generation held their heads high, looking down on any other aristocratic family in the Eastern Continent, including the formidable powers.

Having allied with the Heavenly Dao Alliance, a hegemon in the Central Region, they now feared even the Sacred Lands that had always suppressed them!

Even the three Sacred Lands had sent out formidable figures. Whether Yang Tian could turn misfortune into good fortune as he always had remained uncertain.

It was said that a shocking betting pool had been opened. In the duel between Yang Tian and Li Qingxue, despite Yang Tian's fearsome reputation, Li Qingxue's strength was formidable—she was nearly a War Emperor—so many did not favor Yang Tian in this one-on-one fight.

A second bet was on Yang Tian's life! Many major powers participated, and this bet was organized by the Senluo Wanxiang Auction House. The Wanxiang Auction in Tianmo City had amassed treasures piled like mountains, yet no one dared covet them.

During this time, Yang Tian had traveled from the Dream Clan's trading post in Alchemy City, crossing the void through many regions. These small teleportation arrays were naturally incomparable to those in Alchemy City.

Though that array was formidable, Yang Tian could not use it. His identity was too sensitive, and it was not convenient to borrow arrays from Alchemy Valley.

Far away in Demon Suppression City, the population remained thriving. The Senluo Wanxiang Auction House stood on a bustling street like a fearsome lion, with no one daring to provoke it.

Inside the auction house, in an antique room, a woman radiating boundless charm leaned against the corner of a purple-gold-edged table. Her undulating curves made one's mouth go dry.

Her seductive eyes stared unblinkingly at the teleportation array ahead, a hint of worry in them that stirred pity.

Meng Yunxi's jade hand clenched slightly, her tempting red lips pursed. A year had passed since parting with Yang Tian, and she felt a trace of concern.

A few years ago, when they first met, Meng Yunxi had bet on the green youth. Now he had fully grown, his potential terrifying.

Even the Ancient Clans found him a headache. He had won the Alchemy Competition, slapped Tian Xin away, and severed Long Yang's arm in the Dan Fire Domain—his achievements were astonishing, reaching the ears of some in the Central Region.

"Even the Heavenly Dao Alliance has made a move. It seems this guy still hides many secrets." The corner of her mouth lifted slightly, and Meng Yunxi's narrow eyes shifted before freezing.

Ahead, the teleportation array burst with dazzling rays, and a surge of energy rippled out. As rumbling sounds came from within, two figures emerged.

Looking at the still-alluring woman before him, Yang Tian licked his dry lips and smiled slightly. "Long time no see."

Meng Yunxi gazed at the youth she hadn't seen in ages. After a brief daze, she smiled seductively. "Only a little over a year. I didn't expect you'd actually dare to come. Aren't you afraid you won't make it back?"

"Afraid?" Yang Tian shook his head slightly. Though this journey was perilous, he felt no fear. The martial path demanded courage; there was no room for retreat.

"I really don't know where your confidence comes from. The Heavenly Dao Alliance has intervened, determined to keep you here." Meng Yunxi's words were gentle; she didn't want him to go to his death.

"I'll brave even a mountain of swords and a sea of flames!" Yang Tian sneered. "Since the Heavenly Dao Alliance moved against my adoptive father, they might move against others too."

"What do you plan to do?" Scanning the youth before her, Meng Yunxi pouted and sighed softly. "Tianmo City has opened a shocking betting pool. The stakes could already form a powerful force!"

"Betting pool!" Yang Tian's eyes lit up. If even Meng Yunxi was astonished by the treasures, the quantity must be terrifying!

"Maybe I can make a killing. Those three gluttons consume too many resources. I might as well go for a huge gamble!" Yang Tian sneered inwardly.

"I have some things to do. I'll take my leave now." Shrugging, Yang Tian produced a jade bottle and said flatly, "This is for you. It might be useful."

"What is it?" Glancing suspiciously at the jade bottle in Yang Tian's hand, Meng Yunxi pursed her red lips and took it without ceremony.

She lifted the lid, and streams of auspicious light burst forth like a waterfall. A powerful medicinal energy surged, and a watery essence seemed ready to leap out.

Meng Yunxi's face froze. Staring at the milky white nectar inside the bottle, she couldn't help but say, "Is this the legendary Nectar?"

"Mm, good eyes." Seeing her stunned expression, Yang Tian teased, "It is indeed Nectar. This bottle is a fine thing."

Hearing this, Meng Yunxi gasped. Her narrow eyes studied the increasingly unfathomable youth, whose aura made even her heart flutter.

"Where did you get it? Why are you so stingy, giving me just one bottle?" Blinking, Meng Yunxi, unfazed, licked her sexy red lips and pouted.

Yang Tian's gaze swept over her tempting face. He was used to it, but still took a moment to appreciate it, now immune to her charms.

"Do you think this is cabbage? One bottle was hard to come by." Yang Tian smiled faintly.

"Tch..." Meng Yunxi didn't believe him. If he was willing to give away so much, he must have several bottles.

"I have to go." Catching her fragrance, Yang Tian smiled brightly and turned to leave. At the door, he suddenly slapped his forehead and produced a jade slip.

"Can you gather these materials as soon as possible?" Turning to the woman, he grinned.

"Let me see." Taking the jade slip, Meng Yunxi examined it. Her red lips pursed slightly as she said with difficulty, "So many top-tier materials... and in such large quantities. It's very hard."

Yang Tian understood. Even he found the materials daunting—they were for Yang Xiao to refine a fearsome killing formation, requiring such vast amounts of top-tier materials.

"What do you need so many materials for?" After reviewing the list, Meng Yunxi took a deep breath. "These materials would cost an enormous amount of blood stones. Even a major power couldn't afford them."

"Trade these for them. I believe many will be interested." Yang Tian produced two void rings and handed them to her.

"Interested..." Glancing at Yang Tian skeptically, Meng Yunxi looked at the rings with half-belief, then shock spread across her face.

Both void rings were filled with ancient elixirs. If these elixirs were brought to the outside world, they would cause chaos—enough to meet the training needs of a superpower's disciples for years!

"Heh, try to exchange them all. I'll take my leave now." Winking, Yang Tian smiled and turned away.

Watching his departing figure, Meng Yunxi's body trembled slightly. Her charming face turned pale. This journey was perilous; whether he would survive unscathed remained unknown.

She sat weakly in her chair, hands intertwined. Soon, her rosy palms turned pale, and her brows trembled lightly.

After a long while, Meng Yunxi took a deep breath. Lifting her eyelids, she looked at the already-vanished figure and murmured, "You must come back safely... You still owe me..."

"I believe that soon, in the Eastern Continent, the Li Clan will grovel at your feet!" She slowly left, heading for Tianmo City. The brilliant sunlight stretched her shadow long.