He finally summoned the Venerable Wind to rescue Yao Lao.
More than a year later, when the Venerable Feng saw Xiao Yan again, his face lit up in amazement.
The boy who once needed his protection had now ascended from a mere one-star Dou Zhe to a mighty nine-star Dou Zun.
Not only that, Xiao Yan was now accompanied by two three-star Dou Zun bodyguards, a feat that left everyone in awe.
As Xiao Yan crushed the jade token given by Venerable Feng, His Holiness the Wind traveled thousands of miles from Star Meteor Pavilion to Danta, arriving in its magnificent hall.
There, Xuankongzi greeted him warmly:
“Venerable Wind, I haven’t seen you in years. You’re as vibrant as ever!”
But Venerable Feng humbly replied:
“Compared to Danta, I am but a mere star crater. My presence here is insignificant.”
Beside him stood Venerable Iron Sword, a man with a steely expression and a presence as sharp as a blade. Known for his two-star Dou Zun strength, he had single-handedly destroyed the Jade Sword Sect in the past. Responding to Venerable Feng’s invitation, Iron Sword joined the mission out of gratitude and loyalty.
Suddenly, Venerable Feng glanced across the hall with a smile:
“Xiao Yan, the boy who summoned me—don’t you think it’s time to show yourself?”
As these words fell, the grand doors opened, and Xiao Yan entered with a respectful smile.
“How could this junior dare to make Feng Lao wait?”
The room fell silent as Venerable Feng examined Xiao Yan.
“A nine-star Dou Zun… When I first met this boy, he was a mere novice in the clan, needing my protection to escape danger. Yet now, in just over a year, he has climbed to this level. Remarkable!”
Even the usually composed Venerable Iron Sword was visibly shaken. At first, he had doubted the praise Xiao Yan had received from Venerable Feng. But now, seeing the young man in person, he couldn’t deny his extraordinary presence.
Smiling, Xiao Yan introduced his companions:
“This is the Little Medical Fairy and Venerable Tian Huo. They’ve been invaluable on this journey.”
Both companions, standing as three-star Dou Zuns, exuded strength and loyalty. Even Venerable Iron Sword couldn’t help but show respect toward them.
Venerable Feng then introduced his ally:
“This is Venerable Iron Sword, my trusted helper. When others recoiled at the thought of facing the Hall of Souls, Iron Sword stepped forward. Out of gratitude for Yao Lao, he did not hesitate to join this mission.”
Xiao Yan, deeply moved, expressed his gratitude:
“Thank you for your willingness to take on this perilous journey.”
Venerable Iron Sword replied with a firm smile:
“Yao Lao once helped me avenge my blood feud. Now, repaying this debt is all I care about. Breaking into the Hall of Souls? It’s nothing.”
With their team now fully assembled—Xiao Yan, Little Medical Fairy, Venerable Tian Huo, Venerable Feng, and Venerable Iron Sword—they were a force to be reckoned with. Together, they formed an elite squad capable of challenging even the most dangerous foes.
If nothing drastic occurs, and the intelligence is accurate, Xiao Yan is 70% certain he can rescue Yao Lao.
Witness the epic rise of Xiao Yan and the legendary battles that will shape the world of Dou Qi!