A formidable aura, not inferior to that of a Battle Emperor, suddenly emerged, leaving countless students in the distance dumbfounded. Even the chaotic battlefield in the sky momentarily fell silent. Gazing at the source of the burst of energy, many powerful figures were stunned. When they saw Fan Lao, who was confronting this new arrival, their expressions changed. The face of Han Feng, who was leading the opposing side, naturally became even more grim. In such a balanced situation, the influence of a Battle Emperor could be significant, perhaps even determining the outcome of the battle… For Su Qian, Hu Gan, and other Inner Academy powerhouses, while Xiao Yan’s sudden outburst surprised them, it was more so a pleasant surprise…
At this moment, Xiao Yan was undoubtedly a very timely reinforcement. With his intervention, they could at least reduce one Battle Emperor on the enemy side, which would significantly lower the pressure on the elders.
“This brat… Indeed, he has some tricks up his sleeve. I always said, if he could force the Yunlan Sect into that state, how could he not have a real trump card?” Hu Gan gazed at Xiao Yan, whose released aura was not weaker than his own, and couldn’t help but praise. He then glanced at Han Feng, who had a furrowed brow, and sneered, “Han Feng, you’d better pray that the Headmaster doesn’t return soon. Otherwise…”
Narrowing his eyes, Han Feng replied calmly, “A Heaven and Earth treasure like the Heavenly Flame belongs to those who are fated to possess it. Your Inner Academy’s sealing method is quite irregular.”
“Would it be regular if you Alchemists refined it?” Hu Gan mocked.
Han Feng’s brows twitched, but he did not engage in further verbal sparring. As he faced off against Hu Gan, his gaze frequently shifted towards Xiao Yan. For some reason, he always felt a strange familiarity from this young man.
“This feeling… Why does it feel familiar?” Han Feng muttered, unable to figure it out. He then turned his attention to the battle between Su Qian and the two Golden and Silver Elders. As the three strongest individuals present, their battle area, spanning a hundred meters, was free of any other combatants. The residual effects of their battle, even for Battle Emperors, were not to be taken lightly.
“The two Golden and Silver Elders can certainly fight a Battle Sect, but defeating Su Qian is impossible. Over time, they will gradually fall into a disadvantage. Once Su Qian can focus, it might cause significant trouble. It seems I need to finish this quickly,” Han Feng thought. His eyes gradually turned cold, and he flipped his palms, causing deep blue flames to surge from his hands.
Seeing the deep blue flames in Han Feng’s hands, Hu Gan’s expression grew serious. At Han Feng’s level, any Battle Emperor would be extremely wary, including himself.
His robust Dou Qi spread out, puffing up his clothes. Hu Gan exhaled slowly, and then a thunderous roar resonated from his mouth. In this strange noise, Hu Gan’s aura abruptly surged.
“Thinking of seizing the Heavenly Flame from the Jia Nan Academy is a pipe dream,” he sneered, his body twisting and disappearing, reappearing in front of Han Feng. Their palm forces collided, producing continuous thunderous sounds.
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“You two, step back. I’ll handle this,” Xiao Yan slowly turned to Zi Yan and Liu Qing behind him, smiling.
Liu Qing and Zi Yan stared at Jian Yan, who was emanating a fierce aura, not inferior to Fan Lao. In such a short time, Jian Yan’s strength had skyrocketed, and it was terrifying. This surge was without any apparent reason. Though they knew Xiao Yan had a secret technique to boost his strength, it usually only enhanced it by a few stars. Now, he seemed to have crossed two levels directly?
Swallowing, Liu Qing felt his mouth go dry. He had thought the strong Dou Technique Xiao Yan used earlier was his final trump card, but now he realized that if Xiao Yan truly unleashed his full power, he was no match for him!
“Xiao Yan, what kind of pills did you take? How did you become so strong?” Zi Yan, her curiosity getting the better of her, exclaimed, ignoring the slightly unstable flow of blood in her body from Fan Lao’s attack.
“There are no pills that strong,” Xiao Yan chuckled, tugging Zi Yan’s ponytail, causing her to shake her head in annoyance. “Alright, little one, take Liu Qing and Lin Xiu Ya down. I’ll handle this.”
Pouting, Zi Yan reluctantly nodded. “Fine, but that old guy is despicable. You must get revenge for me, beat him up!”
“Of course,” Xiao Yan smiled, and the brilliant smile sent a chill through Fan Lao, who was not far away.
Seeing Xiao Yan agree, Zi Yan grabbed Liu Qing and, with a flash, appeared beside Lin Xiu Ya, whose Dou Qi wings were becoming more insubstantial. She grabbed each of them, quickly descending from the sky to where the group had been before.
On a rooftop, Lin Yan and Yan Hao watched as Zi Yan, Liu Qing, and Lin Xiu Ya descended. They hurried over, greeting the trio. Liu Qing and Lin Xiu Ya merely shook their heads with a smile, then simultaneously raised their heads, looking at Xiao Yan, who was once again facing off against Fan Lao. After a long sigh, they exchanged glances, saying, “The true first place on the Inner Academy’s Strong Ranking should be this guy. We didn’t realize he was hiding so much.”
Zi Yan, a key player herself, didn’t show any resentment. She knew that, with Xiao Yan’s current strength, even she was far outmatched.
Behind them, Lin Yan and Yan Hao also nodded with wry smiles, deeply shocked by Xiao Yan’s sudden display of terrifying strength.
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“I didn’t expect you to have such a trump card. No wonder Ling’er lost to you,” Fan Lao growled, staring at the surging Xiao Yan.
“Dealing with him doesn’t require this much,” Xiao Yan smiled, his gaze growing colder. “Since you’re in the Black Corner Region, you know how cheap life is. If someone dies, it’s just death. Regardless of identity, even your son, or you, an old dog who loves human blood, won’t be missed much if you die.”
Hearing this, Fan Lao laughed angrily, “Such a presumptuous brat. Don’t think that just because your strength has suddenly increased, you have the upper hand. I, Fan Lao, have seen all kinds of battles. You, a young punk, have no right to speak to me like this.”
Xiao Yan curled his lip, not bothering to waste words with the overly confident old man. He flicked his finger, and azure flames erupted from his fingertips, forming two fiery whips that snapped in the air, generating a loud crackling sound.
Feeling the rising flames around Xiao Yan, Fan Lao’s expression grew serious. Although he spoke arrogantly, he dared not underestimate Xiao Yan. Due to his cultivation method, his Dou Qi was yin-cold, making him particularly vulnerable to yang-hot fire-attribute Dou Qi and flames. Not only did Xiao Yan wield fire, but he also controlled the spirit flame: the Heavenly Flame. Thus, in a direct confrontation, Fan Lao was at a disadvantage. Previously, due to the large gap in strength, it wasn’t noticeable, but now, with Xiao Yan’s dramatic increase in power, his control and the temperature of the Heavenly Flame had also soared.
Facing such a troublesome opponent, Fan Lao could no longer treat Xiao Yan as he had before. He waved his sleeve, and the massive sea of blood roiled, hiding Fan Lao within. This sea of blood, formed by condensing Dou Qi, greatly enhanced his combat capabilities and helped him hide. It was a significant factor in establishing and expanding his Blood Sect in the ruthless Black Corner Region.
As Fan Lao disappeared into the sea of blood, his aura surged, spreading across the sky with a faint, bloody scent, causing the surrounding area to turn a faint red.
Countless students in the distance watched the sky, colored with a pale red, and even though they were far away, the stench of blood made them shiver.
“Useless,” Xiao Yan smiled, flicking his fingers to release azure flames that swept across the sky. The temperature skyrocketed, and the dark red in the sky rapidly melted away. In a blink, the ominous red hue vanished.
Glancing at the sea of blood, Xiao Yan smiled, extending his finger to point at it.
Time paused for a moment, and then the endless flames converged, forming a sea of fire in the blink of an eye. The sea of blood, with its rapidly evaporating blood, was engulfed…
“This sea of blood… Burn it away.”
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