Chapter 584: Making a Guest Appearance at Baiyu Hall

"I wonder if we have the qualifications now?" Xu Yang remained calm and composed, but his recent actions, demonstrating extreme agility and speed, had truly astonished everyone on the opposing side.

With a powerful, intimidating aura that was easily controlled, profound cultivation, and astonishing speed, such a team leader surpassed even the Feather Empress or Feather Venerable among the Seven Fiends of History, certainly not comparable to these mere minions.

"You bastard..."

"Shut your mouth!"

The white-haired leader grew angry. He roared, reprimanding the unruly blue-haired youth beside him, then turned to Xu Yang and his three companions with a much more respectful demeanor.

"My younger brother is ignorant and has offended you. Please forgive him."

"It's fine. Children need time to grow; I understand," Xu Yang said. "However, have you thoroughly considered what I just said?"

Feng He nodded solemnly. "It is Cloud Heaven City's honor to welcome you. Please come in!"

Feng He flicked his hand, and a device resembling a flying craft appeared before Xu Yang and his companions. It was a giant feathered carpet, enhanced by wind-attribute spell formations, and capable of short-range rapid flight.

Soon, hundreds of White Feather warriors escorted them. The flying carpet soared into the sky, heading towards the vast central plaza of Cloud Heaven City.

As Xu Yang expected, the Feather Venerable and Feather Empress, representing the strongest of their lineage, along with the White Feather clan's top elders, had already been waiting for a long time.

"Damn! I have to say, the White Feather clan's intelligence gathering ability is truly powerful," Long Kun couldn't help but exclaim. "I had no idea when someone from their team split off to report back!"

Such agility, speed, and reconnaissance ability could manifest astonishing effects even in the presence of experts of their caliber. In other words, if one could master the movement techniques of this lineage, then across the entire continent, if Xu Yang's people wished to remain hidden, perhaps no one would be able to discover their existence.

The true ultimate speed, unrivaled across the continent, belonged solely to the White Feather clan among the Seven Fiends of History.

It is worth noting that the feathers on the backs of these two leaders were all rainbow-colored.

"Boss, look at the wings of that Feather Venerable and Feather Empress," a companion remarked. "Are these the colors of an angel's wings?"

Xu Yang chuckled and shook his head. "True angel wings are of a single, pure color. Even if they are multi-colored, their texture and layers are incomparable to these wings. Those are wings born from true divine essence. These wings likely possess a tiny trace of impure angelic genes. Having the ability to fly is already impressive for them, but compared to true angels, they are not yet qualified."

Taking a few steps forward, the leaders of both sides finally met face-to-face for the first time. During this time, the Feather Empress more than once fixed her gaze on the crystal scepter in Shi Lingyun's hand, her covetousness completely undisguised.

"I heard that a scout from the White Feather clan offended you. On behalf of the White Feather clan, I apologize."

Xu Yang chuckled. "It's a small matter, no need to dwell on it. We are here for only one purpose: to inquire with the Feather Venerable about the successor of the angel lineage."

"Oh? You mean to say..."

"Rumor has it that the Soul Pillar Force of the angel lineage also disappeared within this underground palace," Xu Yang explained. "I want to know his whereabouts."

The Feather Venerable and Feather Empress exchanged a glance, then refocused their gaze on Xu Yang.

"This matter is of great importance," the Feather Venerable said. "Please follow me into the hall so we can discuss it in detail."

Xu Yang and his companions did not decline. They followed the Feather Venerable, the Feather Empress, and the eight high-ranking White Feather clan elders, who led Xu Yang's four into the main hall, while everyone else retreated.

"To be frank, regarding the whereabouts of the Angel Soul Pillar Force, we searched for a long time previously but found nothing," the Feather Venerable began. "Reportedly, over a decade ago, she engaged in a peak battle with Hun Tianjun, the strongest of the Seven Fiends of History, attempting to seize the secret of the Angel God from him. She fell with him into the endless abyss at the lowest level of the underground palace, and there has been no news of her since."

Xu Yang raised an eyebrow. "How do you know this so clearly?"

"Please don't forget, sir," the Feather Venerable continued, "our White Feather clan's innate talent is to monitor the entire underground palace and possess the most accurate intelligence on all factions. This is our basis for survival. As you may already know, although our White Feather clan has distinct advantages, we are not naturally suited for combat. Compared to forces like the Gigantes, our combat strength is too weak. Thus, we also yearn for purer angelic power, and the Soul Pillar Force is naturally our most important objective. Unfortunately, after that battle, we only obtained a token from the Angel Soul Pillar Force; beyond that, we gained nothing."

The Feather Venerable appeared very sincere. He gave the Feather Empress beside him a look, and the powerful Feather Empress gathered power from the void, swiftly summoning an alternate space and releasing the token.

"This is the Void Escape Orb, a supreme-grade artifact," the Feather Venerable explained. "It is a personal treasure of the Angel Soul Pillar Force. I am afraid I cannot directly state its specific functions. After all, this item is considered a supreme treasure of our White Feather clan. I hope you understand."

Xu Yang smiled and nodded. "This orb has a very strong attribute amplification effect and is also related to the whereabouts of the Angel Soul Pillar Force. I wonder, Feather Venerable, if you would consider parting with it? You may name your terms."

"Impossible," several elders nearby immediately stated, rejecting Xu Yang's proposal before the Feather Venerable and Feather Empress could speak.

"This is a supreme treasure of our White Feather clan; how can it be easily transferred?" one elder questioned. "Furthermore, I don't believe any of you possess a top-tier supreme treasure that could match it."

Before Xu Yang could speak, Long Kun burst into laughter. "Any random treasure on our boss could overturn your entire White Feather clan," he scoffed. "And you say we don't deserve this item? To be frank, if you hand over this treasure, our boss can offer a portion of the divine scripture's content in exchange."

Long Kun dared to propose such a condition because Xu Yang had secretly instructed him. As expected, when these words were spoken, the White Feather clan members present were utterly baffled and shaken.

"What did you say? The divine scripture? How is that possible!" one elder exclaimed. "The divine scripture is the supreme sacred text of the Glacier Kingdom; how could it be in your possession?"

Knowing they wouldn't believe him, Xu Yang demonstrated his power on the spot. With a snap of his fingers, the Law of Earth instantly altered the seating arrangements of the eight elders present. A sharp ice spike appeared beneath each of them, pointing directly at their sensitive areas. The old men broke out in cold sweat, too terrified to utter another word.

"Indeed, it is the Law of Earth," the Feather Venerable conceded. "It seems your foundation is truly extraordinary. If you can truly provide a portion of the divine scripture, then this transaction might indeed proceed. However, to be frank, what we desire more is the scepter in this beautiful young lady's hand."

Xu Yang feigned surprise and glanced over. "To my knowledge, this scepter is indeed made from an angel's skull," he said. "But for your White Feather clan, its amplification effect isn't particularly significant. How can its value be compared to that of the divine scripture? More importantly, I have already gifted this scepter to my companion. It would truly be improper to offer it for trade again. Feather Empress, please be understanding."

The Feather Empress seemed less polite, and her gaze instantly sharpened.

"In my opinion, this treasure is not suitable for her!"