A fiery column of magma surged straight from the peak of the Heavenly Fire Venerable Tower, causing a sudden and violent disturbance in the energy of the entire inner courtyard. As it burst through the tower’s seal, an excited, sharp cry, like a thunderclap, emerged from the flow of magma, followed by a torrent of lava raining down everywhere. Wherever the lava fell, fierce flames erupted, turning the area within dozens of meters around the tower into a sea of fire in a matter of moments.
From the falling lava, a massive, intangible fire serpent, spanning nearly a hundred feet, shot out. Savoring the long-lost freedom, its giant triangular eyes gleamed with an almost human-like joy. On the rooftops and treetops over a hundred meters away, countless students stood in shock, staring at the colossal creature that had burst out of the tower. None of them could have imagined that such a fearsome entity was hidden in their usual place of training.
“Where’s Xiao Yan?” On one of the rooftops, Lin Xiu Ya, who had just escaped from the tower, asked urgently as he looked around.
“There,” Zi Yan pointed with her small finger to a spot in the sky near the tower. There, a black shadow was flapping its dark purple wings, hovering in mid-air.
“That guy, didn’t the Great Elder tell everyone to leave? Even the Elders couldn’t handle this problem; what is he still doing there?” Seeing this, Lin Xiu Ya’s face changed, and he spoke anxiously.
Zi Yan, twirling her light purple ponytail, spoke in a childishly serious tone, “That guy isn’t a fool. Don’t worry; if there’s any trouble, he’ll run faster than a rabbit. He still needs to make things for me; he can’t die so easily.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiu Ya was speechless, shaking his head helplessly. He could only shift his attention to the massive creature that had burst out of the tower. His face filled with shock, he muttered, “What kind of magical beast is this? It’s so terrifying.”
Lin Xiu Ya, Liu Qing, and the others also shook their heads. With their discerning eyes, they couldn’t discern the origin of the square-shaped fire serpent.
“This isn’t some magical beast… It’s… It’s… I don’t know what it is either,” Zi Yan admitted, biting her finger and thinking for a while before chuckling. She, being a magical beast herself, could sense that the intangible fire serpent did not have the aura of a magical beast. However, explaining it further was a challenge for her little brain, which was usually preoccupied with thoughts of food.
The group shook their heads helplessly. This brute-force king could only rely on her strength indeed…
As they conversed, Su Qian, in the sky above the Heavenly Fire Venerable Tower, watched the intangible fire serpent break free so quickly. His face slightly changed, but he immediately bellowed, “All Elders, form the ‘Thousand Layer Seal Formation’!”
Following Su Qian’s command, the eighteen Elders suspended in the sky responded in unison. Eighteen powerful streams of energy surged out, intertwining like lightning, and reflecting countless smaller energy beams. These energies intertwined, forming a dense, multicolored energy net in the sky in just a few moments.
The colorful energy net reflected and layered upon itself, resembling a thousand-layered structure, creating a formidable defense. Watching the formation, Su Qian quickly formed seals with his hands, pointing at the center of the energy net. A massive surge of energy then flooded into it!
With the aid of this vast energy, Su Qian pulled with both hands, and the energy net, spanning nearly a hundred meters, suddenly shot down from its edges, forming a protective barrier over the Falling Heart Flame.
Due to the immense energy consumed in breaking through the tower, the intangible fire serpent’s flames were slightly dimmed after it emerged. It wasn’t until the Thousand Layer Seal Formation was fully established that the raging flames rose once again from its massive body.
As the flames intensified, the serpent’s internal energy seemed to recover. Lifting its enormous head, it glared fiercely at the multicolored energy net. Having tasted freedom, it was no longer willing to return to the world of magma and toxic flames.
With a screech, the sound waves from the serpent spread rapidly, hitting the surrounding energy walls and causing ripples. The energy net’s coverage was so extensive that Xiao Yan, who was nearby, was enveloped. Fortunately, he swiftly descended into the sea of fire below, using the Lotus Earthfire to protect himself, remaining unharmed and perfectly concealed.
“They’re going to fight…” Xiao Yan’s face showed excitement as he watched the impending clash. He had waited nearly a year for this day, and his goal of coming to the Inner Academy seemed to be nearing.
“Be careful, the battle will be intense,” the voice of the Pharmacist Elder sounded in Xiao Yan’s mind, though it held a hint of unmasked joy.
Xiao Yan nodded, hiding behind a large rock, ignoring the blazing flames around him as he fixed his gaze on the sky.
In the sky, the intangible fire serpent, after screeching, began to form a snake array, its entirely white triangular pupils fixed on Su Qian at the center of the energy net. As the array formed, the flames on the serpent intensified, causing the surrounding space to warp, making it difficult to see the serpent’s form clearly.
“Everyone, be cautious. I’ve already sent a signal. Just hold on, and the Vice-Principal and other Elders will arrive. Together, we will reseal it!” Su Qian shouted, seeing the serpent’s aggressive stance.
“Yes!” The Elders responded, their faces stern.
Just as their response faded, the coiled intangible fire serpent lunged, its massive body shooting out with blinding speed, leaving a trail of vacuum in its wake. The sheer heat caused even the distant Elders to react, realizing the increased power of the Falling Heart Flame.
“Ha!” As the serpent loomed, Su Qian’s hand moved, and he shouted, triggering a dazzling burst of multicolored light from the energy net.
**Boom!**
The massive body, carrying an immense impact, slammed into the energy net, causing it to bulge outward nearly ten meters. The crowd of watching students gasped in suspense.
“Fall back!” Su Qian, with a cold stare, pressed his palms down, seemingly pressing the very air. As he did, the bulging energy net emitted a bright light, and a powerful rebound force surged out, slamming the serpent and sending it plummeting.
The serpent’s tail swayed in mid-air, finally stopping less than ten meters from the ground. Undeterred by the failed attack, the serpent lashed its tail, rising again, and when it was less than fifty meters from the energy net, it opened its mouth, unleashing a deluge of invisible flames.
Watching the overwhelming flames, Su Qian’s face changed, and he quickly formed seals, pouring boundless energy into the net. The invisible flames collided with the net, causing it to ripple from the intense heat. However, the combined power of the eighteen King-level and one Emperor-level cultivators created a formidable resistance, resulting in a deadlock.
Another sharp screech echoed, and the flames began to twist, eventually forming a small, arm-thick flame serpent. The small serpent charged at the energy net, causing a massive explosion, which opened a tiny crack in the net.
This crack, due to Su Qian’s quick reaction, did not cause the net to shatter. But as the crack widened, a wild energy burst forth, shooting straight up into the sky, detectable even miles away.
“It’s bad…” Su Qian’s heart sank as the wild energy rose and spread.
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