The sky resounded with a thunderous boom. At this moment, the peak of Cloud Rifting Mountain seemed to have instantly transformed into a volcanic eruption. Blazing azure-white flames turned into a fiery wave, spreading out in an arc. In that instant, the mountain began to tremble violently. Massive cracks spread along the mountain’s walls, rocks tumbled down, and trees were scorched, creating a scene reminiscent of a doomsday.
The surging fire waves formed a gigantic lotus on the peak of Cloud Rifting Mountain, visible from a hundred miles around.
Within a hundred miles of the Cloud Rifting Sect, countless people looked up in shock, staring at the fire lotus blooming atop the mountain. Even from such a great distance, the air seemed to suddenly become much hotter.
The perfect form of the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus had a destructive power that was truly terrifying…
A few hundred meters away from the Cloud Rifting Sect, Hai Bodong and others appeared, gazing at the enormous fire lotus standing between heaven and earth. They could feel the searing heat emanating from it, and couldn’t help but feel their mouths go dry. This power was simply too frightening.
“Is… is this what Xiao Yan did?” Jia Xing Tian swallowed hard, unable to conceal his astonishment. Although he had always held Xiao Yan in high regard, he never imagined that a mere Great Dou Shi could unleash such a terrifying attack, one that even made him feel uneasy.
Not far from Jia Xing Tian, Fa Ma nodded with a bitter smile. Every time they met, this young man named Xiao Yan seemed to surprise them greatly. Now, the mysterious fire lotus he had unleashed had shocked them even more. Thinking about this, Fa Ma felt a sudden pang of regret and remorse. Given the potential Xiao Yan had displayed, he… wasn’t much less valuable than the massive Cloud Rifting Sect…
In other words, even if offending the Cloud Rifting Sect for Xiao Yan’s sake, it wouldn’t be entirely unprofitable.
“Ah, Old Man Hai still has a sharp eye,” Fa Ma sighed softly, glancing at Hai Bodong hovering nearby, and muttered in his heart.
“Today’s incident has really blown up. I wonder what the Cloud Rifting Sect did? Knowing Xiao Yan’s character, he wouldn’t do something so crazy unless he was truly cornered.”
Hai Bodong stared intently at the blooming fire lotus, his face somewhat grim. He rubbed his hands and said bitterly, “Although the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus is terrifying and killing Yun Lian would be easy, the main issue is still Yun Shan…”
Hai Bodong knew very well. The last time Xiao Yan used the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus, he immediately fainted. If it weren’t for his intervention, Xiao Yan might have been killed by the aftershock. But now… with Yun Shan present, it would be impossible to get Xiao Yan out safely, even if he tried.
Moreover, there was also Yun Yun, making the difficulty increase several times over.
“Ah, kid, you’ve really been reckless…” Hai Bodong sighed, his gaze shifting to where the fire lotus was gradually dissipating. The fire waves were already beginning to fade.
Gazes converged on the trembling peak of Cloud Rifting Mountain, where the fire lotus had bloomed. An explosion so close would be difficult for even a Battle Emperor to fully resist.
As time slowly passed, the fire waves surrounding Cloud Rifting Mountain finally faded. The chaos that greeted their eyes, though expected, still made Hai Bodong and the others sigh and shake their heads.
The dust cleared, revealing a massive square, which had been reduced to a quake-like state with cracks spreading in all directions. The once-towering great hall was now nearly half-destroyed. In the center of the square, the towering stone tablet was only a small part remaining, embedded in the ground. The rest had been pulverized by the fire lotus’s destructive force.
Around the square, some houses and halls had been completely turned to ruins. The cries of Cloud Rifting Sect disciples filled the air.
Of course, the perfectly blooming Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus not only destroyed buildings. The reason it didn’t cause greater destruction was due to the energy barrier in the sky, shaped like a giant bowl, which enveloped the entire peak. The energy ripples flowing across it indicated that even a Battle Emperor would find it hard to break through.
However, despite this, the residual energy from the fire lotus still caused significant damage to the Cloud Rifting Sect.
As the fire waves dissipated, Xiao Yan reappeared in the sky. His condition didn’t seem much better—his face was pale, his palms scorched, his breathing rapid, and his eyes red as he scanned the massive energy barrier. Finally, his expression darkened as he fixed his gaze on Yun Shan, who was floating in mid-air with one hand touching the energy barrier.
Judging by his posture, the energy barrier that resisted the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus was his creation.
Although he successfully blocked the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus, Yun Shan also seemed to have expended a great deal. His previously steady and long breaths had grown hurried, and his face, while still composed, was darkening, with rage rapidly brewing in his eyes.
His sinister gaze swept over Yun Shan, finally settling on the figure in Yun Shan’s left hand. Xiao Yan was taken aback, then a cold smile spread across his lips.
The person Yun Shan was holding was none other than Yun Lian, who had been the first to suffer the impact of the fire lotus. Seeing his blood-soaked body and weakening aura, it was clear he was near death.
Suddenly feeling a surge of intense dizziness, Xiao Yan’s body swayed. Biting his teeth, he persevered, retrieving a Qi Recovery Pill from his storage ring and swallowing it. Then, his wings flapped, and he quickly retreated.
Yun Lian was dead, and he needed to leave immediately.
“Good, good… Xiao Yan. You are the first in many years to bring my Cloud Rifting Sect to such a state. I truly underestimated you.” Yun Shan’s gaze slowly swept over the chaos below, and he suddenly laughed. The fury hidden in his laughter made it clear that beneath the calm surface, a volcano was about to erupt.
Glancing down at the obviously irreparable Yun Lian, Yun Shan’s fury intensified. After a moment of silence, he tossed Yun Lian to the elders in the square, saying, “Go ask Elder Gu He to try and save him, see if he can survive…”
Two elders swiftly caught the tossed Yun Lian and hurriedly retreated.
With a wave of his hand, the giant energy barrier slowly dissipated. Yun Shan took a deep breath, his calm voice carrying both killing intent and rage, echoing through Cloud Rifting Mountain.
“Xiao Yan has destroyed my sect and killed my elder. By the authority of the Eighth Generation Head of the Cloud Rifting Sect, I declare that he will be added to our sect’s list of targets. This order stands until death! The shame of the sect must be washed away with blood!”
The calm yet firm voice lingered in the air, leaving everyone in a daze. After a while, they all sighed, realizing that the situation had indeed reached its most rigid point.
In the sky, Yun Yun’s face grew pale.
Xiao Yan coldly watched Yun Shan, whose face remained composed. His own expression didn’t waver at the kill order. With a flap of his wings, he rapidly retreated.
“Since you dared to come to the Cloud Rifting Sect and forcibly kill Yun Lian, you should have prepared to stay. Today, even if Medusa protects you, I, the old man, will make sure you stay here forever.”
Yun Shan’s eyes widened, and he shouted in a low, sinister voice. As he spoke, his figure vanished from the spot.
When Yun Shan disappeared, Xiao Yan’s skin suddenly turned cold. His retreating figure was forced to stop, and he twisted his body to the left, moving slightly.
“Boom!”
As Xiao Yan moved, a withered hand appeared out of nowhere, slamming the space where he had just been. The immense energy contained in the hand caused energy ripples to ripple through the air.
“Your perception is good, but that’s all it is.”
A cold voice sounded in the air. Xiao Yan’s face turned pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. Turning his head forcefully, he saw Yun Shan behind him. The latter had merely flicked his sleeve, causing internal injuries to Xiao Yan.
“Stay here.”
Yun Shan’s icy gaze fixed on Xiao Yan, his hand curling into a claw and shooting towards the latter’s throat.
“Bang!”
Just as Yun Shan was about to grab Xiao Yan, a graceful figure flashed past, and a snow-white, delicate hand gently deflected the claw. The two made contact, and a fierce, unparalleled energy erupted from the point of contact. Xiao Yan, hit by the shockwave, was forced to retreat hastily.
“I said, even if Medusa protects you today, it’s useless.”
Yun Shan’s shoulders quivered slightly, dispersing the force, and he coldly watched the Queen Medusa appearing before Xiao Yan. His body started to tremble violently, and as he did, two phantom figures emerged from within him.
The phantoms, separating from his body, sped off, dodging Queen Medusa and heading towards Xiao Yan.
“Shadow clones with the same power as the original…”
Watching the two phantoms, Queen Medusa’s pupils narrowed. She could clearly sense that the two phantoms possessed enormous energy.
Turning instantly, Queen Medusa intended to intercept the phantoms, but Yun Shan’s main body appeared before her, blocking her path.
During this delay, the two phantoms had already caught up to Xiao Yan. Terrifying energy rapidly gathered in their hands, and they slammed towards Xiao Yan’s chest.
“Crystal Ice Mirror.”
A sudden shout echoed, and a massive ice mirror materialized in front of Xiao Yan.
“Bang.”
The fists slammed into the ice mirror, which held for only a second before shattering.
“Xiao Yan, hurry and go.”
A white figure appeared in front of Xiao Yan. Hai Bodong pushed him back with a palm, sending him flying.
“Hai Bodong, since you insist, don’t blame me for being unforgiving.”
The phantoms, seemingly possessing Yun Shan’s intelligence, glared at him, and one of them shouted harshly.
Sighing bitterly, Hai Bodong didn’t reply. His hands gathered cold energy, forming two sharp ice blades, and he flew towards the phantoms.
“Get lost.”
One of the phantoms barked angrily, and a terrifying aura surged from its body. It quickly formed a seal, and a gigantic energy handprint appeared above Hai Bodong, slamming down fiercely.
“Wind Palm Seal.”
“Boom.”
As the energy handprint descended, Hai Bodong quickly formed several ice walls above his head.
Unfortunately, the energy handprint’s force was too immense. With a crisp sound, the ice walls shattered, and the handprint struck Hai Bodong squarely.
Hai Bodong let out a muffled groan, his face paling, a trickle of blood flowing from his mouth. He hadn’t expected these two strange phantoms of Yun Shan to possess such power.
The force of the handprint sent Hai Bodong tumbling back, and the phantoms quickly closed in on the fleeing Xiao Yan.
“Kid, I did my best. From now on, it’s up to you…”
Hai Bodong shook his head bitterly as he watched the phantoms catch up to Xiao Yan again.
Under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers, the two phantoms swiftly appeared in front and behind Xiao Yan.
Terrifying energy gathered in their hands, and they roared, sending energy ripples towards Xiao Yan.
If hit, Xiao Yan would surely die.
The powerful energy pressure pressed Xiao Yan’s clothes tightly against his back, and the fists rapidly expanded in his vision.
Two energy forces formed a cage, trapping Xiao Yan, leaving him no room to dodge.
Feeling the approaching powerful energy, Xiao Yan sighed lightly. The dizziness in his head grew more intense, a side effect of using the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus.
His eyelids blinked slightly, and darkness crept in as the terrifying energy approached.
“It seems I’m going to stay here… Teacher, I’m sorry.”
In the darkness, Xiao Yan muttered bitterly.
“Hehe, kid, you’ve done well. To push the Cloud Rifting Sect to this point is beyond my expectations…”
A familiar, warm voice echoed in the darkness, making Xiao Yan’s cold and hopeless heart suddenly feel renewed, full of vitality.
“Teacher, take over from here…”
In the darkness, a vast energy stirred gently, then suddenly burst forth from the depths.
In the sky, Xiao Yan’s tightly shut eyes trembled. A moment later, his eyes snapped open, his formerly black irises now a mix of blue and white, eerie and strange.
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