All eyes were frozen on the large hand resting against Feng Qing-er’s snow-white neck, and even a faint trace of murderous intent on Xiao Yan’s face was captured by many. The entire Lei Mountain seemed to have fallen silent at this moment; had the much-anticipated peak battle between the young elites of the Northern Domain finally come to a decisive end? The final outcome surprised most people. Feng Qing-er’s reputation and strength were well-known to almost everyone, yet now, this once-in-a-century pride of the Wind and Lightning Pavilion had truly been defeated by the young man named Xiao Yan. The silence in the square made many faces turn somber. The Venerable Lightning’s face was as cold as water, as he too had not anticipated that Feng Qing-er would be defeated by Xiao Yan. This would mean not only could he no longer challenge Xiao Yan, but it also allowed him to use Feng Qing-er’s reputation to achieve his ends, creating a bittersweet situation. In the direction of the Wind and Lightning Pavilion, there was dead silence. Fei Tian and the others exchanged glances. Though their expressions were somewhat ugly, they did not say anything. The strength Xiao Yan had displayed forced them to reconsider their previous underestimations. Compared to the gloomy-faced Venerable Lightning, the Venerable Wind’s face was full of amusement. Xiao Yan’s performance today had truly won over his critical eyes. “That old stubborn fellow has an eye as keen as ever. I wonder where he found such an excellent disciple,” Venerable Wind smiled, sighing internally. In the square, which was the center of attention, Feng Qing-er’s body stiffened under the icy touch of the hand around her neck. The unmistakable trace of real killing intent in Xiao Yan’s words made her doubt that if she pushed it, he would indeed show no mercy. Just as a faint sense of fear rose within her, it was replaced by anger and humiliation. With her status and strength, when had she ever been treated this way? Clenching her silver teeth, Feng Qing-er glared at Xiao Yan, like a proud phoenix, as a strange, black flame began to slowly overflow from her body. Seeing that Feng Qing-er remained obstinate, a cold look crossed Xiao Yan’s eyes. His Lotus Heart Flame rushed out through his palm, and he growled, “Back off!” The emerald flames shot out rapidly, colliding with the strange black flames emanating from Feng Qing-er. The two engaged in a fierce tangle, and then, in the shocked gaze of Feng Qing-er, the black flames hurriedly retreated back into her body.
Among all fires under the heavens, the Alien Flames reign supreme. Moreover, Xiao Yan’s Glass Lotus Heart Flame was a fusion of two different Alien Flames. If one were to rank them, it would likely be no easy feat to place higher than it. Although Feng Qing-er’s black flames were odd, they still could not gain the upper hand against Xiao Yan’s Glass Lotus Heart Flame.
“Do you really think I wouldn’t dare to kill you…” As Xiao Yan suppressed the black flames rising from Feng Qing-er, his expression turned cold. Before he could finish his sentence, his face suddenly changed. The ring on his finger trembled, and a jade bottle inexplicably appeared, containing a crimson-green blood that radiated waves of immense energy.
The sudden change startled many. Xiao Yan was the first to react, waving his hand to envelop the jade bottle in emerald flames before quickly retracting it into his storage ring. Many people failed to see what had happened, and even the Venerable Lightning and others on the seats only sensed a powerful burst of energy that quickly dissipated.
After swiftly storing the jade bottle, Xiao Yan’s face darkened. He took a couple of steps back, realizing that whenever he was near this woman, the crimson-green blood showed a tendency to go out of control. It seemed to be due to the shared nature of the Heavens Demonic Phoenix blood.
“I should find a time to deal with this blood,” thought Xiao Yan grimly. Lifting his gaze, he noticed a fiery, unnatural light in Feng Qing-er’s eyes.
Seeing this, a heavy feeling settled in Xiao Yan’s heart, bringing a sense of unease. Feng Qing-er’s eyes were fixed on Xiao Yan’s storage ring. Although her view was obscured by Xiao Yan’s quick reaction, she distinctly felt a strong attraction and a sudden boiling of her blood when that object appeared.
“This feeling…” Feng Qing-er pondered, licking her red lips gently, a scene brimming with endless allure. After a moment, her body shuddered, and her eyes gradually filled with shock. “Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence?”
Her beautiful eyes lifting, Feng Qing-er stared unblinking at Xiao Yan, her voice filled with shock. “Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence?”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan’s heart stirred, but his face remained impassive. “What do you mean?”
“Give me the thing you had just now!” Feng Qing-er’s burning gaze fixed on Xiao Yan, her laughter barely concealing the coldness as it spread across the square. “You are quite bold. You dare to touch something from the Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan?”
The sudden shift caught the attention of many, who swept their gazes towards the central stage. Even the Venerable Lightning and his companions were taken aback, standing up and striding into the arena. Eyeing both, he said gravely, “Qing-er, what’s going on?”
As the Venerable Lightning appeared, the Vene-rable Wind also approached Xiao Yan, stepping forward to block him slightly, his brow furrowing as he looked at Feng Qing-er. “Win or lose, it’s a common occurrence. Although you’re from the Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan, don’t assume that your clan can run rampant without restraint in the Central Plains.”
Feng Qing-er bit her lip, her gaze still locked on Xiao Yan. After a moment, she sneered, “Venerable Wind, I’m not making a fuss. The item I sensed earlier is clearly the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence of my clan. Given your status, you should know the rules of the Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan. No outsider may possess the remains of any clan member, and the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence must be extracted from the Heavens Demonic Phoenix’s blood. This is a major taboo for our clan. If word of this spreads, the clan’s punishment squad will act.”
At these words, everyone paused, their expressions shifting. Venerable Wind’s smile faded slightly. The Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan was not to be trifled with, and he knew firsthand their arrogance. The Venerable Lightning and the others said nothing, as involving the Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan made it better for Venerable Wind to handle, and they were not against seeing the Starfall Pavilion weakened.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about. A match is just a match; the result is trivial. There’s no need for you to make such a fuss, Miss Feng Qing-er,” said Xiao Yan, his brows furrowed, and a hint of iciness in his voice.
“You’re saying I’m falsely accusing you?” Feng Qing-er’s pretty face turned cold, sneering.
“When you want to pin a crime on someone, you’ll never lack for an excuse,” Xiao Yan retorted calmly.
“Then, dare you let me search your storage ring?” Feng Qing-er asked angrily, confident that the sensation of her boiling blood was no illusion.
Feng Qing-er’s words raised the eyebrows of many. Searching someone’s storage ring was tantamount to invading one’s privacy; such a request was excessive.
“Though the Starfall Pavilion cannot compare to the Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan, we are not to be bullied. I have some acquaintance with the elder members of the clan. Your demand to search another’s storage ring based on your sole word is something no one would stand for,” Venerable Wind said, his face stern.
Feng Qing-er dared not argue with him, as a Dou Zun, even among the Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan, was a top-tier existence. Yet, retreating now was too frustrating. The Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence had great importance to her clan, and acquiring it would greatly enhance her bloodline power. Steeling herself, she said, “If you won’t let me search his ring, I can perform a search spell according to clan rules. If it shows no results, I will apologize.”
Hearing this, Venerable Wind was stumped, hesitant, and glanced at Xiao Yan. He knew the rules and realized Feng Qing-er’s request was reasonable. However, he was worried. If Xiao Yan truly had the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence, it could alert the Heavens Demonic Phoenix Clan, leading to trouble. Sensing Venerable Wind’s gaze, Xiao Yan’s eyes flickered.
“This spell will only react to the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence. If I’m wrong, what are you afraid of?” Feng Qing-er said, noticing Xiao Yan’s silence.
Xiao Yan glanced at her, his eyes losing their flicker, and, unexpectedly, nodded with a sneer. “Fine, let’s see your search spell.”
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