A colossal energy handprint materialized amidst countless shocked gazes, pausing for just a moment before surging forward with an overwhelming pressure and waves of energy, fiercely colliding with the incoming energy sword.
“Boom!”
In an instant, two terrifying attacks collided in the sky. The thunderous explosion resounded, causing many to feel a ringing in their ears and their vision to blur, despite being prepared.
The collision of the two fierce attacks generated wild energy fluctuations that even distorted the space around them. It was clear that the attacks Xiao Yan and Yun Shan had unleashed were extraordinarily powerful. The warped space enveloped both Xiao Yan and Yun Shan, so the numerous spectators could not discern who had the upper hand in this fearsome clash.
As the eyes of the onlookers, filled with eager anticipation, focused on the scene, the energy fluctuations gradually dissipated, and the distorted space slowly returned to normal. When the figures of the two combatants appeared once more in the sky, all present were taken aback.
Xiao Yan’s sleeves were torn, revealing his bare, blood-streaked arms. His face was pale, and a trace of blood lingered at the corner of his mouth. His once robust aura had weakened considerably, indicating that although he had managed to withstand the previous attack, he had not escaped unscathed.
On the other side, Yun Shan was in no better shape. His robes were tattered, and his bony hand, exposed from under his sleeve, trembled slightly as a trickle of blood flowed down his palm, dripping steadily. The sight of the wounded Yun Shan made many secretly catch their breath, turning their astonished gazes towards the black-robed youth. None had expected Xiao Yan to not only receive the terrifying attack but also to injure Yun Shan in return.
Jia Xing Tian, Haibo Dong, and the others, observing from the midst of the chaotic battle, looked at Yun Shan with aghast and perplexed expressions. Although they had faith in Xiao Yan, they were still profoundly shocked to see him withstand the attack that could have severely injured a peak Battle Emperor.
On the viewing platform, Yun Yun, upon seeing that Yun Shan had not immediately killed Xiao Yan, let out a sigh of relief. However, when she saw the blood on Yun Shan’s hand, a complex mix of emotions flashed across her face. She did not want Xiao Yan to die at Yun Shan’s hands, nor did she want to see Yun Shan killed by Xiao Yan. Yet, at that moment, she could do nothing but silently wait for the battle to conclude.
“You damn brat, I never thought I would underestimate you until the end,” Yun Shan growled, wiping the blood from his hand. He glared at Xiao Yan, whose aura was somewhat diminished, and said menacingly, “That Dou Technique you used earlier must have been of a high rank, requiring a vast amount of Dou Qi. Can you still use it again now?”
Wiping the blood from his mouth, Xiao Yan replied coolly, “Enough to make you know what a serious injury feels like…”
“Is that so?” Yun Shan sneered coldly. “Your Dou Technique was indeed formidable, and I dare not take it lightly. However, if you think it’s enough to defeat me, you’re mistaken.”
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, clenching his fists. Although Yun Shan’s words were harsh, they were not far from the truth. With his current strength, using the somewhat unfamiliar Mount-breaking Seal to counter Yun Shan’s equally powerful attack was already quite impressive. Defeating Yun Shan with just one such technique would be extremely difficult unless he caught Yun Shan completely off guard.
Looking over at the ongoing battle between Yao Lao and Gu Huo, Xiao Yan’s brows furrowed. The fight between the two was a fierce stalemate, with neither able to gain the upper hand. Yao Lao, despite his formidable strength, lacked endurance due to his soul form. If he continued to stall, it might result in a reversal of fortunes.
Dragging his gaze away from that battlefield, Xiao Yan glanced at the chaotic skirmishes in the distance, where the fighting was even fiercer. Almost every moment, a strong fighter would fall gravely wounded, and the Cloud Mountain Sect’s elite forces were fighting desperately to repel the alliance’s assault.
Scanning the important battle zones, Xiao Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief. They held the advantage in the battles between the top-tier fighters, and with time, they could defeat their opponents. Once those strong fighters broke free, the chaotic battlefield would stabilize.
Surveying the Cloud Mountain, which was engulfed in battle, Xiao Yan quickly turned back to Yun Shan, who was leering at him.
Glancing down at the white ring on his finger, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth. He decided to use his ultimate move. Making up his mind, Xiao Yan no longer delayed. He took out a handful of pills, swallowing them all and chewing vigorously. The fusion of the three different flames required an immense amount of Dou Qi, and he needed to replenish his reserves.
As Xiao Yan gobbled down the pills, Yun Shan’s face twitched. Even though he was a Battle Sect, he could not match Xiao Yan’s stock of pills. All he could do was watch Xiao Yan’s Dou Qi slowly recover thanks to the pills.
Of course, Yun Shan was not going to idly wait for Xiao Yan to recover. The moment Xiao Yan swallowed the pills, Yun Shan lunged forward, his hand slicing towards Xiao Yan’s throat, his nails sharp as a blade under the emerald-colored Dou Qi. But Xiao Yan swiftly tilted back, narrowly avoiding the attack. As he did, he activated his heavy ruler, aiming it at Yun Shan. The impact made Yun Shan stagger, and in that moment, Xiao Yan triggered the white ring, releasing a fierce, white flame.
Seeing the white flame, Xiao Yan simultaneously tore open the Glazed Lotus Heart Flame, forming a blue, invisible flame. Without hesitation, Xiao Yan slammed his palms together, merging the Blue Lotus Earth Flame and Fallen Heart Flame into the white flame. The convergence of the three unusual flames caused the space around Xiao Yan to tremble violently.
Yun Shan, sensing the terrifying energy emanating from the three flames, vanished in a flash. He aimed to disrupt Xiao Yan’s attack, or else… Transforming into a black shadow, Yun Shan darted towards Xiao Yan. Noticing the approaching threat, Xiao Yan’s face changed, and he spread his dark green wings, gripping the rapidly fusing, tri-colored flame. He swiftly retreated, firing a few vials from his storage ring. Inside each vial, a small, fiery lotus ignited, creating a series of explosions to delay Yun Shan.
When Yun Shan finally broke through the continuous explosions, Xiao Yan halted his retreat. His exhausted, pale face revealed a sense of relief, and his focus shifted to the large, tri-colored fire lotus hovering above his palm. The terrifying, surging energy emanating from the lotus was a source of horror for everyone watching.
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