A massive wave of fire surged out from the sea of black mist, and the shockwave it produced instantly turned the trees within a kilometer around the valley into ashes. If one were to look down from high above, they would see that the lush greenery within a one-kilometer radius of the Demon Flame Valley had almost vanished instantaneously. Even the forests beyond a kilometer had turned much more withered in color. Evidently, the intense heat contained within the fire wave had evaporated all the moisture in the air over this region. The power of the Fire Lotus was truly terrifying!
The Demon Flame Valley was now in complete chaos. Boulders tumbling down from the mountain walls caused heavy casualties among the unprepared people of the valley. Some agile experts managed to escape by using their speed, but those who were slower were buried under the rubble of the boulders.
The remaining strong individuals on the square, after a series of perilous dodges, managed to escape outside the valley. Due to the terrifying shockwave left by the massive fire wave in the sky, no one dared to fly through the air, fearing the residual force might hit them, as the outcome would be horrendously tragic.
After everyone hastily escaped the Demon Flame Valley, they stopped, still in shock, standing on a slope and looking at the now-empty mountains around. They all drew a cold breath, realizing that the forest of this mountain range had been almost completely destroyed by Xiao Yan’s Fire Lotus…
Outside the valley, the crowd gathered silently. Many eyes were filled with shock. Such destructive power would be difficult even for ordinary Battle Sect experts to achieve. No one had expected it to appear at Xiao Yan’s hands.
By now, the doubts in the hearts of those present about the rumors that Xiao Yan could challenge Battle Sect experts had quietly dissipated.
In the crowd, Su Mei, Niao Tie, and Yin Gu Lao, who had been summoned by Xiao Li, exchanged glances. They all saw a flash of unmasked horror in each other’s eyes. This was not the first time they had seen Xiao Yan’s Fire Lotus. When they accompanied him to the Jia Ma Empire, he had also used it once against the Yun Lian Sect, but the power back then was nothing compared to now. Clearly, the destructive power of the Fire Lotus had grown exponentially with Xiao Yan’s level.
“Even with just the power of a six-star Battle Emperor, the destruction is so terrifying. When he reaches the Battle Sect stage, I’m afraid there will be no match for him among the Battle Sect ranks,” someone said.
“He has terrifying potential for growth and should not be considered an enemy.”
At that moment, this thought flashed through the minds of Su Mei and others. Though they had some acquaintance with Xiao Yan and knew a bit about his story, they understood that over the years, this young man had many powerful enemies. Despite these formidable opponents, he seemed to grow stronger with each confrontation. He was the only one who, through these battles, had become increasingly powerful.
Even Han Feng, who was once hailed as the ‘Pill Emperor’ of the Black Corner Region, gradually fell into decline in his confrontations with Xiao Yan. It was possible that today, he would meet his end. Although everyone knew that Han Feng was now a Battle Sect expert, after experiencing the terror of the Fire Lotus, their hearts inclined towards Xiao Yan.
“This guy’s Fire Lotus is really getting stronger and stronger,” Xiao Li couldn’t help but shake his head and exclaim when he saw the scene of scorched earth spanning a thousand meters. The shock and fear in the eyes of the Black Corner Region’s strong individuals and faction leaders added to his inner pride. To awe such unruly Black Corner Region fighters was something that ordinary experts could not accomplish. But Xiao Yan, his younger brother, had achieved it perfectly.
Raising his head, Xiao Li looked at the slender figure in the distant sky. His eyes filled with a gentle and proud smile. Over the years, he had almost witnessed every step of Xiao Yan’s growth.
That young boy, who once endured ridicule and carried the burden of shame and the label of a waste, set out alone, driven by determination and stubbornness, to brave the empire. Xiao Li vividly recalled the first time he saw the young boy, lonely and training with a heavy ruler in the desert. He finally understood why his father had such lofty expectations for his third son, despite the mockery of many…
Time passed, and the boy gradually shed his immaturity, transforming like a cocoon. With just a ruler, he confronted the mighty Yun Lian Sect before the astonished eyes of countless Jia Ma Imperial citizens. At that time, many mocked his foolishness, but years later, when a young figure stood on Yun Lian Mountain, pronouncing the doom of the Yun Lian Sect, people were astounded. Indeed, one should never underestimate a determined youth.
Years went by, and the young boy had matured into a confident young man, leaving behind a trail of exploits and fame. Now, those who knew him well often felt a sense of surrealism. Who would have thought that the disdained boy from the family would carve out such a name and place in the world?
“Father, your judgment was truly excellent. Perhaps my little brother will become the most outstanding person in our family’s history. Maybe he can even surpass the legendary ancestor you mentioned,” Xiao Li murmured, looking at the figure in the sky.
In the sky, the black fog began to dissipate. After the devastating explosion of the Fire Lotus, the once vast sea of black mist was almost completely destroyed. As the black fog dispersed, it faded away at a visible rate.
Xiao Yan, with icy eyes, watched the rapidly vanishing black mist. He took a few pills from his storage ring and swallowed them. His pale face soon regained a faint rosy hue. Using the Three-Colored Fire Lotus consumed a massive amount of Dou Qi, but fortunately, his strength had improved, so he did not experience the same aftermath of unconsciousness as he did before.
Beside Xiao Yan, Little Fairy Doctor stood facing the wind, her enchanting gray-purple eyes fixed on a spot in the black fog. Poisonous mists swirled around her hand, ready to strike at any moment.
Under their watchful eyes, the black mist gradually disappeared, revealing a figure in extreme distress.
At that moment, Han Feng’s robes were in tatters, and his body showed no normal-colored skin. Blood blisters covered his skin, and his hair and beard were burned clean. His face and chest were smeared with blood. Looking closely, his arm was missing half, and blood gushed out freely.
Clearly, although Han Feng had survived the Fire Lotus, the wounds were terribly severe. Even if he recovered, he would be a cripple.
On the ground, seeing Han Feng in such a state, everyone wiped their cold sweat, feeling the sheer terror of the Fire Lotus.
Eagle Elder, who had long ceased his fight, saw Han Feng in such a pitiful state and a look of fear appeared on his aged face. He knew that if it had been him, the outcome would have been even worse.
“It seems we have no hope of getting the Bodhi Metamorphic Saliva. Ah, that kid is too formidable. You were right to be cautious,” sighed Eagle Elder, turning to Mo Wu Xing with a bitter smile.
Mo Tian Xing, however, had a cold smile on his face, saying, “As far as I know, the Fire Lotus is not Xiao Yan’s trump card. Though the Three-Colored Fire Lotus is powerful, it cannot severely injure an expert of Di Mo Lao Gui’s caliber.”
Hearing Mo Tian Xing’s words, Eagle Elder’s eyes narrowed. After a while, he silently nodded, and his desire for the Bodhi Metamorphic Saliva waned. Though the treasure was good, one needed to have a life to enjoy it.
Xiao Yan, unaware that Mo Tian Xing’s words had made Eagle Elder abandon his intention to tangle with him, saw the reappearing Han Feng. His eyes filled with murderous intent. Before he could act, Little Fairy Doctor darted out lightning-fast, appearing in front of Han Feng in an instant. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she cried out coldly, “Blood Devour!”
With the cry, Han Feng’s body stiffened, and a strange blood-red hue emerged from his body, making him look like a blood-covered monster.
“You… You poisoned me?!” Boiling pain in his blood made Han Feng’s face turn ashen. He glared at the Little Fairy Doctor with a venomous look.
The Little Fairy Doctor glanced at Han Feng coldly, stretched out her jade finger, and pressed it firmly on his forehead, emitting a strange chant.
“Boom!”
As the sound entered Han Feng’s ears, his eyes bulged, and his eyeballs almost popped out. Then, with a muffled sound, his skin burst open, spraying blood that turned into a mist, spreading across the sky.
The sudden burst of blood startled everyone. They saw Han Feng’s nearly ruined body fall heavily onto a rock, cracking his bones and reducing him to a pile of mangled flesh. Gazing at the mess, the surroundings fell silent. No one had expected that the ambitious Han Feng, who had grand plans just an hour ago, would end up in such a state.
While everyone was in shock, they failed to notice a thread of soul energy slipping out from the pile of flesh and diving into the ground, quickly escaping.
“Boom!”
Just as the soul energy was about to flee, a black shadow suddenly dropped from the sky, slamming a fist into the ground. It pulled out a struggling soul energy, and beneath it, Han Feng’s twisted and venomous face vaguely appeared.
“Senior Brother… If you leave now, how can you repay the many gifts I’ve given you?”
Xiao Yan smiled, holding the soul energy, but his smile was filled with the chilling, sharp edge of murderous intent.
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