Roar!

The Wolf King leapt up, its colossal body blotting out the sky, golden scales blazing with radiance. Vast, tangible spirit runes laced with crimson swept across the heavens, stirring up a terrifying storm.

It paused briefly in midair, then bared its blood-soaked maw, lunging menacingly at the cultivator at Myriad Manifestations Perfection stage.

Utterly savage!

"Mr. Fang, be careful!"

"Dodge quickly, Mr. Fang!"

Urgent shouts echoed from afar.

Fang Ao, locked onto by the Wolf King, was trembling all over, his eyes twitching wildly, a smear of blood still lingering at his lips.

With a sudden jolt, he returned to his senses, desperately retreating, yet the periphery void space twisted around him—under the Wolf King's rampage, the overwhelming force left him mired as if sunk in a bog.

Fang Ao's eyes were full of despair.

"Damn beast!"

"I'll fight you to the death!"

Resolute determination flashed in Fang Ao's eyes as he fiercely bit through his tongue tip, his aura surging like blazing fire.

But compared to the Wolf King, he was still utterly insignificant!

Just as the Wolf King closed in within a breath's reach—

A terror beyond words suddenly swept over Fang Ao.

This oppressive dread overwhelmed even the oncoming Wolf King!

All his strength seemed shackled, forcibly suppressed.

Pfft!

Blood spurted from Fang Ao's mouth as his body plummeted to the ground.

In horror, he looked at the figure stepping through the air above his head.

In a daze, he caught a glimpse of the other's cultivation—a Middle Stage of Myriad Phenomena Realm! He was instantly struck dumb!

"Run away!"

Without thinking, he blurted out.

How could someone at the Middle Stage of Myriad Phenomena Realm withstand the Wolf King?

Are they insane?

Roar!

Boom!

Xu Yang struck down with a single palm.

The mighty Wolf King, as if struck by thunder, was sent flying backward, crashing down with such force that the earth within ten thousand yards shook violently, a wave of dust billowing outward.

The pack of spirit beasts surged from behind.

Xu Yang's face remained unmoved; he let out a cold snort.

Boom!

The void twisted, invisible ripples surging like a tidal wave, pressing down ruthlessly!

Bam! Bam! Bam!!

Hundreds of berserk Overlord Wolves froze mid-charge, dropping straight to the ground one after another. They prostrated themselves, letting out shrill, pitiful wails, shuddering in terror.

The dreadful suppression triggered an instinctive fear in every Overlord Wolf.

The scarlet flush in their eyes faded visibly at a breakneck speed!

"How is this possible?"

Fang Ao's eyes widened to the extreme.

The martial artists of the Overlord Wolf Army behind him also looked as though they'd seen a ghost!

This scene shocked them beyond compare!

One palm—and the Wolf King bows its head!

One snort—and the spirit beast horde submits!

Utterly inconceivable!

Is this even something possible for a cultivator at the Middle Stage of Myriad Phenomena Realm?

Fang Ao was dazed; only now did he recall that terrifying pressure he'd felt as he tumbled down before.

Evidently, it came from this man!

For someone to induce such soul-chilling dread, how could it be as simple as a mere "Middle Stage of Myriad Phenomena Realm"?

While Fang Ao was still shaken, the young people in the distance stared in awe, as if witnessing a celestial being!

The white-robed youth sucked in a sharp breath, his eyes full of shock: "Who is he? Middle Stage of Myriad Phenomena Realm, yet such strength defies imagination! And he looks so young…When did such a freak appear in Liangzhou?"

Gulp!

The young girl swallowed her saliva, instantly smitten: "So handsome!"

Completely forgetting she'd just been calling someone an idiot a moment before!

At this point, Fang Ao forced himself to calm down. Ignoring his injuries, he quickly stepped forward.

"My name is Fang Ao, Commander of the Overlord Wolf Army. Many thanks, young lord, for coming to our aid!" Fang Ao stepped forward and bowed deeply.

It was both gratitude for the intervention and awe for Xu Yang's strength!

Especially upon seeing Xu Yang up close—so youthful, definitely no more than thirty years of age, which shook him even more!

Where did such a young monster come from? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

He was certain—there was no such prodigy in all of Liangzhou.

Xu Yang casually tossed out a pill and said, "What's going on here?"

Fang Ao reflexively caught the pill, and upon glancing at it, inhaled sharply: "A Supreme Celestial Jade Elixir… Hiss!"

The Celestial Jade Elixir's value was known to all!

Even with his strength and status, he couldn't bear to buy such a precious elixir—let alone a supreme-grade one.

"My lord, this is a Celestial Jade Elixir…" Fang Ao barely registered Xu Yang's question, staring at Xu Yang in disbelief.

"If I give it to you, take it. Your injuries aren't minor," Xu Yang said indifferently.

With his current strength, refining Celestial Jade Elixirs was child's play!

Fang Ao took a deep breath and didn't put on airs.

"Many thanks, young lord!"

He tucked the Celestial Jade Elixir away as if it were a priceless treasure, then pulled out a regular sixth-tier healing elixir and swallowed it instead.

Seeing this, Xu Yang's mouth twitched slightly. Doing this right in front of me… Really appropriate?

If I'd known, I wouldn't have given it to him!

Inside the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant, Gu Jun had already burst out laughing.

A moment later.

Fang Ao looked over the pack of prostrate wolves, finally gazing at the Wolf King with lingering fear and a wry smile, "To be honest, this Wolf King was only recently discovered and brought back—we intended to tame it, but things turned unexpectedly."

Xu Yang cast a glance at the Wolf King from afar and said quietly, "Seems it once consumed something rather unusual—its bloodline is somewhat different from the other wolves. Taming it may be…"

"Hm? Well, at this moment, it shouldn't be difficult!"

Xu Yang's expression turned odd.

Now, with the Wolf King utterly suppressed by him, it had become docile and obedient.

"Something unusual?"

Fang Ao was momentarily startled, scanning the Wolf King with uncertainty.

Just then—

Xu Yang's heart thudded; he quickly looked up.

The void rippled. From nowhere, a figure appeared out of thin air.

"True Lord!"

Upon seeing him, Fang Ao quickly saluted with respect, "Greetings, Grand General!"

Xu Yang's heart stirred—so this was the Grand General of the Overlord Wolf Army.

The strength of the Overlord Wolf Army was evident!

"It's been handled?"

The Grand General glanced at the pack of prostrate wolves, brows raising slightly, and immediately fixed his gaze on Xu Yang.

Though Xu Yang was only Middle Stage of Myriad Phenomena Realm, as a True Lord, he could discern something extraordinary about this youth.

"General, it was this young lord who intervened and subdued the Wolf King!" Fang Ao hurried to explain.

"Interesting!"

A hint of surprise flashed in the General's eyes.

So young—possessing such cultivation and able to suppress the Wolf King? Not simple!

"I am Xue Tianchen, Grand General of the Overlord Wolf Army. For what transpired today, our Overlord Wolf Army owes you a favor. In the future, if you ever have need, bring this to the Overlord Wolf Army; as long as it's not too outrageous, your request shall be granted!"

Xue Tianchen tapped a finger—instantly, a golden spirit token appeared before Xu Yang.

At this sight, the young men and women in the distance all revealed faces of envy and longing.

Even with their prestigious backgrounds, the Overlord Wolf Army's promise—given personally by the Grand General, a True Lord, and sealed with a personal token—was a tremendous boon.

One could say that, as long as he remained in Liangzhou, the Overlord Wolf Army would be his unshakable backing!

Who would dare provoke him?

Xu Yang glanced at the token. He had meant to refuse; truth be told, it was useless to him.

But, after some thought, he accepted it anyway.

"Thank you, General!"

Xue Tianchen nodded slightly, then turned to Fang Ao, "I'll leave things here to you. Once everything is settled, return and report."

"Yes!"

Xue Tianchen then vanished into the void.

"Young lord, if you ever have a need, feel free to visit our Overlord Wolf Army headquarters inside the city—just ask around in Liangzhou City and you'll find it easily," said Fang Ao.

"If there's need, I'll certainly not stand on ceremony."

Xu Yang gave a slight nod, then walked towards the provincial city.

"Boy, wait up!"

Gu Jun suddenly spoke out.

Xu Yang asked curiously, "Teacher, what is it?"

As the words fell, he raised his brow, at once sensing Gu Jun's will extending over those young people nearby.

They didn't notice at all; meeting Xu Yang's gaze, each respectfully nodded in awe.

"Boy, go ask that young lady her name."

"What?"