Chapter 204

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Chapter 204: Celebration!

The elder had disheveled black hair, with a faint red glow blossoming in his eyes that seemed to tinge even his pupils with redness.

Though the elder’s figure was not small, when surrounded by such giant and majestic figures, he appeared skinny, yet his aura was unknowingly frightening. From within that thin frame, a whiff of fearsome momentum spread out.

“Reporting to the head, that young man is very unusual. Even though he only has the cultivation of Yuan Xuan Realm Second Grade, his battle strength is remarkably powerful.”

Xiong Lie did not dare lift his head. He was at the peak of Yuan Xuan Realm Fourth Grade, only half a step away from Yuan Xuan Realm Fifth Grade. But he had been defeated so severely that it was humiliating.

Listening to Xiong Lie’s words, everyone present wore astonished expressions. They were well aware of Xiong Lie’s might, yet that young outsider was only at Yuan Xuan Realm Second Grade and could severely injure him – it was shocking. Could all the people from outside be that strong?

“You used the [Mighty Desolate Verse] and still lost?” the skinny elder asked. Though his eyebrows and beard had traces of silver, his face was purplish-red, brimming with energy and vitality.

“I did my utmost best, but that young man was too extraordinary!” Xiong Lie responded. He had indeed given everything, yet still wasn’t a match. The young man called Yi Su was too strong.

“A young outsider is truly that powerful?” someone mumbled softly, heart filled with shock. The outsider wasn’t even that old. If he was really that powerful, with such gifted talent, how frightening would he become?

“People from the Mighty Bear Tribe cannot be defeated by an outsider. If there’s a chance, I will settle this debt!” Xiong Zhan declared. With a back broad as a tiger’s and waist thick as a bear’s, his entire body bulged with muscle. The golden breastplate on his chest emitted mysterious patterns with a sparkling glow, as though he were an ancient battle god from legends.

At night, the scene was enveloped by bright moonlight and dimly lit stars. The moonlight draped like silk over this mysterious village.

The Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard rested outside the courtyard, refining the elixir’s power within its body while meditating with closed eyes.

Suddenly, a figure approached.

The Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard opened its eyes, radiance sparkling within them, terrifying in the dark night.

An old lady in her sixties slowly walked over, slightly hunched. Silver strands mixed with her black hair, yet her rosy face remained unwrinkled.

When the peaceful old lady’s eyes met the Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard’s, its formerly fearsome gaze quivered inexplicably while its body trembled slightly. Then it quietly lay prone on the ground, not daring to make a sound.

“Is this that Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard? Indeed impressive.”

The old lady spoke kindly while examining the creature before her.

“Yes, grandma. However, this Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard was only lent to me. If not for that loan, in the first round, we would have…” Shangguan Xi Wei stood beside the old lady, wearing new clothes. Her blue silk dress couldn’t hide her towering peaks. Her face was like hibiscus, skin white as snow. Her black hair was pulled up, revealing a triangular hairline on her forehead. The moonlight added to her charm.

“That was because we had no other choice…” The old lady sighed softly.

“Someone is coming…”

Inside the room, Su Yi and Su Tian Que were meditating when Su Yi suddenly opened his eyes and stopped.

After hesitating briefly, Su Yi opened the door to find Shangguan Xi Wei and an old lady approaching.

“Grandma, this is the person who saved me. Without him, your granddaughter might not have lived to see you now.” Shangguan Xi Wei smiled at Su Yi before addressing the old lady.

The old lady had been studying Su Yi. With a kind smile in her eyes, she said, “What a striking appearance. Such a talented young man. Not only did you save Xi Wei, Shangguan Yu and the others, but you also subdued the Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard and defeated Xiong Lie. Our Ancient Spirit Village has no young man as outstanding as you.”

“Senior…”

Su Yi greeted the old lady while discreetly assessing her. His heart was secretly shocked.

Though the old lady showed no aura fluctuations, she gave Su Yi an unfathomable feeling.

Instinct told him this old lady was definitely extraordinary.

“No need for such formality. You seem younger than Xi Wei. How old are you?” The old lady asked kindly.

“Replying to senior, junior is only a few months from my 16th birthday.” Su Yi counted the days since arriving in this world.

“A few months to 16…”

The old lady’s eyes clearly shifted. At not yet 16 and already at Yuan Xuan Realm Second Grade, able to defeat Xiong Lie and subdue a Demonic Xuan Realm Fifth Grade Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard – she understood what this represented.

“Not yet 16 but with such achievements. You are indeed exceptional.”

The old lady praised generously and smiled at Su Yi. “I said no need for formality. This old lady is the village head of Ancient Spirit Village. My first name is Cheng, given name Ya, though I later took my husband’s surname. The Mighty Bear Tribe and Hunting Tiger Tribe call me Shangguan Cheng Ya. Since you’re about Xi Wei’s age, why not call me grandma too?”

“Greetings, Grandma Shangguan.” Su Yi could barely contain his shock at learning she led the Ancient Spirit Village.

“Today happens to be the grand event that comes every decade for our village and two tribes. Additionally, my Ancient Spirit Village won the first round. Tonight, we’ll hold a small celebration. You’re our benefactor and esteemed guest. Our victory came through your help, so you must join and meet everyone. Many villagers are curious about such a young hero.” Shangguan Cheng Ya explained.

“This…”

“Just go. Many want to meet you.” Shangguan Xi Wei smiled, interrupting him.

“Alright.” Su Yi nodded. Since he was here, he might as well make the most of it.

“I want to go too.”

Su Tian Que tucked its tail and ran out flapping its meat wings, clearly afraid Su Yi would leave it behind.

“Chi chi…”

Seeing Su Tian Que, Shangguan Cheng Ya’s eyes flashed with surprise and suspicion, though she said nothing.

“Let’s go together. The village hasn’t been this lively in ages. This old lady will look in too.” Afterward, Shangguan Cheng Ya stood straighter, her eyes overflowing with smiles.

The Ancient Spirit Village square blazed with bonfires. Many beasts roasted above them, releasing mouth-watering aromas.

Stone piers held fresh fruits and fine wines.

“Hehe…”

Young children barely walking age ran around the fires, chasing older siblings.

“That rascal Shangguan Hou Yu is only six but can lift over 100 kilograms. When Shangguan Chen Feng was six, he couldn’t do anything like this!”

“Little Shangguan Qi is only seven, yet she’s quite remarkable too.”

The adults watched the children, faces overflowing with joy and satisfaction.