thefictionvixens 699. The Mysterious Celestial Venerable
699. The Mysterious Celestial Venerable
Just as the Soul Hall members arrived, an extremely subtle and concealed soul power emanated from it. Even Yan Chao, the elder of the Yan Clan, and the three Soul Hall experts at the peak Dou Zun level, were unaware of this soul fluctuation.
The inspection was quick; after the check of the medium-sized spaceship ahead of Xiao Yan and his group was completed, four fierce-looking Soul Sect protectors, their detection jade discs gleaming, were preparing to board the ship!
Just then, something unexpected happened!
"etc!"
The most powerful peak Dou Zun, who had been silent as a statue, suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze instantly locked onto the seemingly ordinary space ship Xiao Yan was riding on, as if he had discovered something extraordinary.
The four Soul Sect protectors, who were about to board the ship, abruptly stopped in their tracks, frozen in place, a look of confusion and astonishment flashing across their faces. They subconsciously turned to look back at their Venerable One.
Not only them, but the other two Dou Zun also turned their gazes over instantly, with inquiries and confusion. Their identities were very different, and they couldn't figure out what this peak Dou Zun Black Intent Venerable wanted to do.
"I'll inspect this spaceship myself!"
The moment those words were spoken, the entire square fell silent!
Numerous astonished and uncertain gazes were focused on the ship that was about to be personally inspected by the Black Intent Venerable. What could possibly warrant such a serious and personal inspection from a peak Dou Zun?
Could it be that the Soul Palace is making such a big fuss because the person or thing they are looking for is on this ship?
At that moment, Yan Chao's heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by a giant hand, and he could barely control the hidden power within him.
"In the end, we couldn't escape it. This battle is over! Utterly over!" All he could do was risk his life to push the two children away and try to give them a sliver of hope.
Xiao Yan's right index finger, which had been resting motionless on his knees while sitting cross-legged, twitched extremely slightly. It was like a silent signal.
Just as countless eyes were focused on, filled with surprise and doubt, and the Yan Dynasty was about to launch a desperate attack!
Clad in a black and gold robe, the Black Intent Venerable exuded a sinister and menacing aura. This infamous figure, renowned even within the Soul Palace, made a move that instantly froze all eyes!
The Black Intent Venerable's sharp gaze fell upon Xiao Yan, who was sitting cross-legged at the bow of the ship. He seemed to have seen some being that he had to respect.
He did not conduct any investigation, did not use any detection equipment, and did not even release the slightest hostility or pressure.
This infamous peak Dou Zun of the Soul Hall, in full view of everyone and in that suffocating silence, actually bowed deeply the moment he saw Xiao Yan, under the gaze of many, and performed an extremely respectful salute to Xiao Yan, who was sitting cross-legged and looked rather ordinary!
"Your subordinate greets the Heavenly Venerable!"
The voice of the Black Intent Venerable was no longer cold and ruthless as before, but was filled with heartfelt respect!
This sudden move instantly stirred up a huge wave among all the Soul Palace protectors!
"What?"
"Who?"
"Greetings, Celestial Venerable!"
"Idiot, bow now!"
The people of the Soul Palace were thrown into chaos at this moment. The Soul Palace protectors, who had been ferocious and terrifying just moments before, were now all speechless and frozen in place.
Heavenly Venerable!
This title is reserved for nine people within the Soul Hall, who only obey the orders of the Soul Hall Master. Is there another one here now?
The higher-ups seem to be taking this operation even more seriously than they thought!
"What? Could Xiao Yan be a member of the Soul Palace? That's impossible!" The three members of the Yan Clan were even more shaken than the members of the Soul Palace as they watched this scene.
Yan Chao even had a sudden suspicion: all of the previous events were just Xiao Yan's tricks to deceive people, and in fact he had always been a member of the Soul Palace.
Xiao Yan merely nodded slightly to Elder Hei Yi, his eyes carrying the air of a superior who took it for granted.
"What's with all this fuss, you idiots! You've scared away the big fish. Get out of my way!"
"I will obey the Heavenly Venerable's decree!" Venerable Black Will replied immediately.
"Everyone, listen up! Immediately remove the blockade and clear the spatial passage."
All the Soul Hall protectors instinctively retreated in panic to both sides, and the previously impenetrable circle of death instantly opened up into an extremely wide passage. Regardless of whether they were from the Soul Hall or not, all the figures blocking the way hurriedly dodged aside, their eyes filled with fear and unease in the face of their superiors.
"yes!"
"Yes, sir!"
A cacophony of responses rose and fell, revealing an undisguised panic.
Just as Xiao Yan was about to leave, he coldly tossed out a sentence to the Black Intent Venerable: "Don't reveal that I was here!"
"Your subordinate understands, Your Majesty, please rest assured!"
Xiao Yan then continued to pilot the spaceship away until its light completely disappeared into the distance. Only then did the chaotic atmosphere in the Soul Palace's sealed-off area ease. However, the many spectators present were still immersed in the feeling of facing the Soul Palace's Heavenly Venerable.
The Soul Palace Venerable named Hei Yi straightened his body. Although he had already restrained his respectful posture, the deep-seated awe he had felt just moments before still lingered in his dark eyes.
His companions, two other black-robed elders, witnessed the entire event. An immense mystery left them parched, and finally, unable to contain themselves any longer, they approached Hei Yi and asked in a highly telepathic manner, "Lord Hei Yi, which Celestial Venerable was that person on the ship just now? That he could make you so…"
It should be noted that Celestial Venerable is just a title. In reality, the strongest Celestial Venerables are already at the level of Battle Saint. However, those few are extremely rare to see, and the two of them could not tell which one it was.
Elder Hei Yi slowly turned his head, and the corner of his mouth, visible beneath his hood, twitched slightly. He didn't answer directly, but instead gave the two of them a meaningful glance with his eyes, which still held a lingering sense of fear.
Then, in an extremely low voice, he reminded them: "If I were you, I wouldn't ask! Keep this matter to yourself and don't mention to anyone that we've met the Celestial Venerable!"
"That serious!?"
A deep-seated fear of the unknown arose, and the two looked at Heiyi with genuine gratitude.
Yes, it's true. For a top-tier expert like the Celestial Venerable to deliberately conceal his identity and travel in an extremely ordinary spaceship—the secret behind this is terrifying. Even the slightest leak of this secret would be enough to completely erase the existence of people like them, mid-level members of the Soul Hall, along with all traces of their existence!
Neither of them dared to ask another question, their hearts filled with only relief at Hei Yi's warning.
Fortunately, he didn't ask any more questions he shouldn't have. He shut his mouth tightly, completely sealing off what he had seen and heard that day, as if it had never happened.