The mad laughter of Protector Xuan echoed through the sky like thunder, causing many faces below to change. Immediately, all eyes turned to the dense black clouds above. Although the black clouds had stopped swirling, a dim, blood-red color was gradually seeping out. Wherever this blood-red hue spread, those with weaker strength felt an unbridled, violent emotion rise in their hearts, filling them with dread and urgency to guard their minds.
Beside them, Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal also frowned as they sensed the wicked energy emanating from the black clouds. The former sighed helplessly, not understanding why Xiao Yan hadn’t intervened earlier. Could he be so confident in dealing with the vicious soul, which was strong enough to rival a Battle Sect expert? Although Little Healer Immortal was slightly puzzled, she placed extra trust in Xiao Yan. She knew that, given his nature, he would never do such a foolish thing.
“Everyone, be careful!” Xiao Lie’s expression was solemn as he waved at the crowd and shouted loudly.
Without Xiao Lie’s reminder, everyone had already mobilized their Dou Qi to the maximum, the vigorous Dou Qi lingering on their bodies, creating a dazzling multicolored glow.
“Hah, what good will caution do? Once the vicious soul has condensed, you are doomed to die today!” Suddenly, Protector Xuan’s chilling, strange laughter resounded from the black clouds in the sky. The black clouds then began to dissipate rapidly, disappearing completely in a short while, revealing the warm sunlight. However, the people did not feel any warmth; instead, there was a faint, chilling aura. The source of this coldness was the blood-red figure hovering in the sky…
The figure was roughly human-sized, its body covered in blood, a dark, blood-like color as if it was formed from countless streams of blood, instilling a spine-chilling, cold sense at first sight. Additionally, this somewhat ethereal figure lacked a face, and in the place where the head should be, blood mist churned, revealing only a pair of blood-red eyes. These eyes showed no trace of human emotions, but only endless brutality and killing intent, making this entity a monster born solely for slaughter.
Xiao Yan and the others gazed at the blood-red figure, frowning. This must be the so-called vicious soul, incredibly powerful, with such intense negative energies capable of influencing the mind of bystanders. It could cause considerable trouble if one were infected by it.
Above the blood-red figure, Protector Xuan floated, shrouded entirely in black mist. He glanced at the violent-tempered soul beside him and couldn’t help but smirk, overlooking Xiao Yan and the others with a superior gaze and cackling, “My goal is just Xiao Yan. If the rest of you back away now, I can spare your lives.”
Although his words seemed directed at everyone, Protector Xuan’s gaze lingered on Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal. Clearly, these two were the only ones in the arena whom he had to worry about.
Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal, of course, ignored his words. They exchanged glances, each taking a deep breath, and suddenly two powerful auras burst forth. Feeling this overwhelming pressure, the spirits of some of the experts who had come to support Xiao Yan lifted slightly. Regardless of where they were, Battle Sect-level experts always provided great security.
“Protector Xuan, don’t show mercy to these fools who are seeking death. They won’t see sense until they meet a dire fate…” Han Feng, witnessing Protector Xuan successfully summon the vicious soul, also revealed a smile on his face. Lifting his head, he roared at the latter with a chuckle.
“In that case, it seems this protector will reluctantly collect the souls of two Battle Sect experts, hahaha… With these souls and Xiao Yan and the two different kinds of heavenly flames inside him, who would dare to match my accomplishments when we return?”
Han Feng grinned, glaring savagely at Xiao Yan and said, “Good disciple, if you had stayed hidden in the Gan Nan Academy, I might have left you alone. But you came here of your own accord, so don’t blame me for being ruthless.”
Xiao Yan glanced at Han Feng, uttering lightly, “Just a stray dog living on borrowed time. You shouldn’t be so pleased.”
“You’ve always been quick-witted,” Han Feng replied, his face even more vicious as he scanned the area and laughed darkly, “Now we have five Battle Sect experts on our side. Let’s see who laughs last today! After so many encounters, it’s time for you to let me, your senior, win!”
Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, turning his gaze to Mo Tianxing nearby.
“Hehe, Sect Leader Mo, do you still think this lad can escape? As I said, I’m knowledgeable about poison and will help your son once this is over. Why put yourself in danger for a weakling?”
Noticing Xiao Yan’s gaze, Han Feng shifted his attention to Mo Tianxing with a sneer. On Xiao Yan’s side, they could barely hold up against three Battle Sect-level experts, while Han Feng had four. Clearly, Han Feng had the upper hand. Thus, Mo Tianxing’s position was crucial. If he helped Han Feng, Xiao Yan’s chances were slim. But if he supported Xiao Yan, both sides would be balanced, making Han Feng’s carefully assembled allies pointless.
Mo Tianxing knew his significance in the battlefield, yet he remained impassive. Even though it appeared that Xiao Yan’s side was at a disadvantage, his cautious nature made him wary of choosing sides rashly. Though he knew Xiao Yan was only a six-star Battle Emperor, Mo Tianxing felt deep wariness towards him, even more than Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal, considering these two didn’t disable a seven-star Battle Sect before. After a moment of pondering, Mo Tianxing smiled and said, “This matter has grown too big. I, an old man, am not as bold as you young people. So, I won’t meddle in this….”
Hearing this, Han Feng’s eyebrows furrowed, a flash of coldness crossing his eyes, though his face still wore a grin. Mo Tianxing’s indifference was fine as long as he didn’t help Xiao Yan, allowing Han Feng to resolve the feud today. He would later deal with Mo Tianxing once Xiao Yan was out of the picture…
Xiao Yan ignored the exchange between Han Feng and Mo Tianxing, standing straight on the square. He stroked his white ring gently, then nodded subtly and, turning to Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal, he smiled, “The vicious soul and Protector Xuan, I’ll handle them.”
Upon hearing this, Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal were shocked. The vicious soul and Protector Xuan were two Battle Sect experts, with perfectly synergized souls, which Xiao Yan could hardly match unless he unleashed his terrifying fire lotus skill. Even with his bone wings, he couldn’t hope to fight two Battle Sect experts single-handedly.
Xiao Yan waved, grinning, “Don’t worry, I’m not suicidal…”
Seeing his smile, Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal hesitated, then nodded, recognizing him as no fool.
“Hahaha, Xiao Yan, you truly live up to Han Feng’s description of arrogance. But this protector likes…,” Guardian Xuan cackled, surprised by Xiao Yan’s bravado after a long pause.
Han Feng frowned, eyeing Xiao Yan dubiously, questioning whether he was serious or just reckless.
“Elder, Little Healer Immortal, take care of the rest,” Xiao Yan said, shrugging off the mocking looks around him. His shoulder trembled, unfurling broad jade bone wings. Nodding and smiling at Su Qian and the Healer, he soared into the sky.
“Honestly, this is my first vicious soul. Today, I’ll offer your life to it!” Guardian Xuan sneered, commanding the blood-red, ghostly figure beside him, which bolted forward, fist crackling with brutal force, aiming a punch at Xiao Yan.
Before the force reached him, the air around the fist had already torn, arriving abruptly!
His dark eyes locking onto the rushing, blood-colored figure, a cold smile played on Xiao Yan’s lips. Gripping his hands, wearing the blinding-white storage ring, he swung a punch right back!
Facing a Battle Sect’s blow, Xiao Yan chose a head-on collision. The tense atmosphere halted, questioning if he was indeed suicidal?
As all eyes watched, Xiao Yan’s punch struck the vicious soul, causing the blinding white storage ring to suddenly flash a brilliant light, making Guardian Xuan, soul-bound to the entity, pale instantly!
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