Chapter 651: The Bai Family

After two months of travel, Yang Tian arrived at the Central Continent. The journey had been fraught with danger, and he had faced life-and-death crises.

Many large ships were moored in this sea area. Yang Tian's gaze swept around; this was a new world. The Central Continent was a gathering place for the world's strong.

"As expected, the essence of heaven and earth in the Central Continent is more abundant than in the Eastern Continent." Rubbing his nose, Yang Tian slowly said, "No wonder so many people want to come to the Central Continent. This place is indeed a good place for cultivation."

Gradually, he saw a corner of the continent, where a vast ancient city stood. The city walls were towering and unclimbable, and an ancient aura permeated the air. This was an ancient city left over from antiquity.

Yang Tian could sense that the essence of heaven and earth above the city was extraordinary, with streaks of auspicious light, and from time to time, strong practitioners leaped into the air.

"This should be a large spiritual vein that can absorb the essence of heaven and earth." Nodding, Yang Tian smiled: "It seems this is the foundation of the Bai family. Cultivating within the city requires paying blood stones."

The large ship erupted in laughter. Crossing the Eastern Sea was no small feat, and sometimes losses were heavy. To have passed through with only fright but no harm was indeed worth celebrating.

"Brother Meng, we've arrived. Please." Bai Ningxiu, in her purple dress, her fair cheeks glowing, was young but already a woman of extraordinary grace.

Nodding, Yang Tian transformed, his entire aura changing. Many people from the Wu family had seen him, and Yang Tian wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble.

The scene before her eyes was fully captured by Bai Ningxiu. She pouted but didn't ask further.

Following Bai Ningxiu out, the Bai family members they encountered along the way were all astonished, wondering where this young man had come from. It was rare to see their young lady personally escort a man.

Looking at this figure, Gao Da immediately guessed who he was. His face was full of gratitude. Now he could break through to the War King realm, all thanks to the man before him.

The middle-aged man of the Bai family was a Great Power. His gaze swept over Yang Tian, his expression solemn. He could not see through the person before him at all.

"Is this the mysterious person the young lady spoke of?" The middle-aged man nodded slightly. Someone he couldn't see through was likely not weak in cultivation, perhaps stronger than him.

A group of people disembarked in a grand procession. Yang Tian walked at the front. At that moment, his pupils slightly contracted, and then he cast a knowing smile at a patch of void ahead.

In that nameless void, four figures were hidden. When an old man on the verge of death sensed this gaze, his expression turned uncertain.

"What a terrifying young man, not a trace of aura." The old man's face darkened. He didn't believe the other was just an ordinary person; that glance was clearly a warning.

"Second Elder, what's wrong?" Noticing the Bai family group leaving, a white-robed elder behind him couldn't help but ask, "If we don't act now, they'll enter the city gate."

"We've been discovered." Hearing this, the old man on the verge of death waved his hand, his expression unpleasant, and said, "You guessed right. There is a mysterious strongman on the ship, with no ordinary soul cultivation. He should be an alchemist."

The white-robed elder's body stiffened noticeably. Someone who could make the old man before him cautious was likely extremely powerful.

"Second Elder, what should we do?" The white-robed elder frowned, his eyes hesitating for a moment, then he spoke.

"Find out who he is. If he's here to meddle, we'll have to ask Wu Li to mobilize the people from Carefree Valley." After a moment of silence, the Second Elder sneered coldly.

"No matter who you are, if you dare to interfere in the conflict between our two families, not even the Heavenly King can protect you!" He snorted coldly, watching them enter the city.

Along the way, Yang Tian's gaze swept around. Compared to the Eastern Continent, this ancient city had far more War King-level experts, and the overall strength was much higher.

"I wonder how Big Brother and the others will get here." At this moment, Yang Tian was somewhat worried about Yang Ba and his group. Crossing the Eastern Sea was no simple matter.

But he did not know that a terrible deadly calamity was already closing in on Fatty and the others.

The Bai family was located in the eastern district of the city. Yang Tian and the others arrived before a magnificent mansion. The steps were paved with jade, the gate was red, and on either side stood two imposing white beast statues.

As the group approached in a grand procession, the guards at the gate were immediately alerted. When they noticed the leading purple-clad girl, they quickly rushed forward.

"Welcome back, Young Lady." An old man spoke, his eyes shining, his face ruddy and full of vigor.

Bai Ningxiu nodded slightly, then asked, "Fourth Steward, how has everything been at the mansion lately? Has the Wu family caused any trouble?"

"This..." The old man hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "Five days ago, the Wu family came to propose marriage, demanding to marry the eldest young lady, and they injured the Third Elder..."

"Those old immortals, dreaming! My sister is not someone they can marry!" Bai Ningxiu was furious, grinding her teeth, her eyes wide.

"This really is muddy water..." Rubbing his nose, Yang Tian felt somewhat helpless. He had inadvertently been drawn into the conflict between the two families, but for the Soul Nourishing Pool, he had to take a gamble.

The interior of the Bai family mansion was quite magnificent. The tiles shimmered with holy light, each building containing a noticeable fluctuation, likely reinforced by formations.

Walking along the path, with his terrifying soul power, Yang Tian sensed many powerful auras, and even a few terrifying presences flowing.

"As expected of a major clan in the Central Continent. There are even several Emperor-level experts inside!" Yang Tian was somewhat astonished, murmuring to himself.

When they reached a meeting hall, there was much arguing inside, all debating what to do about the competition in a few days.

"Father, I'm back." A gentle voice sounded in the hall, causing an immediate stir. Eyes fell on the three who entered.

When they noticed a strange young man, most faces showed a hint of surprise. From their knowledge of Ningxiu, she had never brought an outsider home before.

"This girl, why did she bring an outsider home?" Seated in a chair at the front, a woman in white sat upright. Her red lips were bright, her features somewhat similar to Ningxiu's, but her temperament was far superior. She was a peerless beauty.

"Daughter, was the trip smooth?" At that moment, a middle-aged man stepped forward, his eyes expectant as he looked at Bai Ningxiu.

"Fairly smooth. I've retrieved the blood stones." Nodding, Bai Ningxiu smiled.

"That's good... You've worked hard on this journey." Hearing this, the middle-aged man laughed heartily. "With this batch of blood stones, we can invite the Star River Sect's experts to help. Then our chances will be much greater."

"Star River Sect!" Yang Tian's pupils slightly contracted. His Star Array Diagram and Star Token were both from the Star River Sect. If the Star River Sect found out, it would be a considerable trouble.

"Father, there's no need to invite the Star River Sect. I've brought back a great expert." At this moment, Bai Ningxiu pointed at Yang Tian like offering a treasure, smiling playfully.

As her words fell, everyone's gaze shifted to the outsider. The white-clothed woman's brows furrowed slightly. As her eyes flickered, she sensed something off about Yang Tian.

Yang Tian rubbed his nose. He noticed many hostile glances, all from the younger generation. He couldn't help but smile bitterly inwardly, guessing they saw him as a rival in love.

"And how should I address this young friend?" The middle-aged man began to regard Yang Tian seriously, smiling.

"My name is Meng Tian." Looking at the middle-aged man, he cupped his hands and said calmly.

"Meng Tian... I've never heard of such a figure in the Central Continent." At this moment, a young man of about twenty-four or twenty-five stepped forward, his gaze condescending as it swept over Yang Tian's face.

The people around did not stop him, letting him test Yang Tian's depth.

This person looked only about twenty years old. Saying he was a Great Power, many found it hard to believe.

Even the most talented woman of their clan was not sure of winning this competition, let alone Yang Tian, who was several years younger than her.

"And you think you can participate in the competition?" The young man's eyes flashed with disdain. His face changed quickly, and he said ingratiatingly to Bai Ningxiu, "Ningxiu, don't be fooled by this kind of swindler. I've seen plenty of his type."

"Bai Shan, if you have the ability, go and try." Bai Ningxiu cast a cold glance at him, snorting, "If you don't have the guts, shut up. I doubt you even dare to step onto the stage, do you?"

"You..." Bai Shan's face darkened. His gaze, tinged with gloom, swept over Yang Tian, and he barked, "Let's see what you've got."

With that, he struck immediately, his palm arriving in an instant, aimed directly at Yang Tian's chest.