As he gazed at Hong Li, who was approaching with a sinister grin, a glint of killing intent flashed across Xiao Yan’s expressionless face. The people from the Hong family were indeed quite detestable…
“Hong Li, with your status, it’s rather beneath you to personally deal with a junior, isn’t it?” Han Chi, taking a look at the pale-faced Han Xue beside him, finally couldn’t help but shout in anger.
Hong Li paused his steps slightly, glanced at Han Chi, and sneered, “His strength is enough to match our generation. Junior? If your Han family wants to intervene, go ahead. Just don’t be afraid of the Wind and Lightning Pavilion coming after you afterward, hehe…”
Hearing the threat in Hong Li’s words, Han Chi’s face turned ashen, but he still dared not make a move. Shen Yun’s earlier remarks had pinned down their Han family, making them feel helpless. The Wind and Lightning Pavilion was far too powerful for the Han family to contend with.
Seeing that Han Chi didn’t dare to make any move, Hong Li let out a smug chuckle. He clenched his hand, and a sharp greatsword appeared in his grasp. The snow-white blade, illuminated by the sunlight, reflected a chilling luster that made one’s heart race.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
With several casual slashes, space itself seemed to sag slightly. Though Hong Li was a despicable person, his strength was not the least bit weaker than Han Chi’s. According to Xiao Yan’s estimation, this man was likely a half-foot-in-the-door Battle Sect-level powerhouse.
However, whether he was a half-foot-in-the-door Battle Sect or not, as long as he hadn’t truly entered that realm, Xiao Yan had no fear. The gap between a half-foot-in-the-door and a true Battle Sect was still significant!
A deep, dense green Dou Qi slowly surged out from within Hong Li’s body, and a sudden gust of wind whistled through the square. It was clear that Hong Li had practiced a wind attribute cultivation method. This kind of Dou Qi was typically swift and agile, and its attack power was also considerable.
“Hong Li, take care of that brat quickly!” As Xiao Yan was deliberating, Shen Yun’s voice suddenly rang out again, though this time it carried a hint of urgency.
Xiao Yan’s gaze swiftly shifted to the source of the voice, and the cold smile on his lips intensified. Shen Yun, who had been acting so high and mighty earlier, was now clearly being suppressed by the Earth Demon Puppet. Every time the puppet’s fist struck, Shen Yun had to dodge awkwardly. With the Earth Demon Puppet’s physical strength, Shen Yun was entirely outmatched in a direct confrontation. If not for the fact that puppets couldn’t use Dou Skills, the situation would have been even more perilous for Shen Yun.
Even so, it was evident that under the assault of the Earth Demon Puppet, Shen Yun could only defend, not attack.
Noticing Shen Yun’s predicament, Hong Li’s heart tightened. He hadn’t expected the puppet to be so strong, and he needed to resolve this quickly. Otherwise, once the puppet took care of Shen Yun, it would be the Hong family’s turn to suffer.
At this thought, Hong Li clutched his fists tightly. Deep green Dou Qi, like a tornado, swirled around him as he held the greatsword. Glaring at Xiao Yan with a sinister sneer, he stomped hard on the ground, and his figure transformed into a blur, shooting forward!
“Shhhh!”
With the boost from his wind-attribute Dou Qi, Hong Li appeared before Xiao Yan in an instant. He brandished his greatsword, creating dazzling sword lights that rained down on Xiao Yan with lightning speed.
The sword light pierced through Xiao Yan’s body but did not draw any blood.
“An afterimage?” Hong Li’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Xiao Yan reappeared ten meters behind the afterimage, casting a cold glance at Hong Li. He waved his hand, and a brilliant emerald flame erupted, eventually splitting into a cyan and an intangible flame.
The moment the two flames appeared, the temperature in the square shot up, as if all the moisture in the air had been evaporated.
Feeling the change, Hong Li was startled. Acting on instinct, he launched himself at Xiao Yan again with lightning speed.
Facing the bloodthirsty Hong Li, Xiao Yan remained calm. Using the Three Thousand Thunder Movement to its fullest extent, multiple afterimages flickered before him, evading all of Hong Li’s attacks. With Xiao Yan’s speed, Hong Li could not catch up. As each second passed, Hong Li’s rage grew.
While dodging Hong Li, Xiao Yan’s hands rapidly merged the two flames, forming a Buddha’s Fury Flame Lotus. For Xiao Yan, fusing two different types of Heavenly Flames was almost effortless, with the only drawback being the time it took. However, this drawback was perfectly offset by the Three Thousand Thunder Movement.
As the Buddha’s Fury Flame Lotus gradually took shape, a terrifying, violent energy began to emanate from it. Upon sensing this, both Hong Li and Han Chi’s expressions changed. Under such a destructive force, even they felt a faint sense of dread.
“This Dou Technique is extremely terrifying. If I were to be hit by it, I would surely be gravely injured, or perhaps even killed.” Watching Xiao Yan lead Hong Li around like a cat toying with a mouse, Han Chi wiped the sweat from his forehead, genuinely impressed.
“It seems he was holding back that day. Seeing his performance today, even I would find it difficult to last ten rounds against him… Truly humiliating.”
Han Tian let out a bitter laugh, realizing now why Xiao Yan had spoken with such arrogance a few days ago. In Xiao Yan’s eyes, Han Tian’s skills were simply not worth worrying about…
“Xiao Yan must have some kind of background. Even with exceptional talent, it’s nearly impossible for one to reach this level alone. Not to mention that terrifying puppet, just the continuous high-level Dou Techniques make him superior to the younger generation of the Wind and Lightning Pavilion.”
Han Chi muttered to himself.
Hearing this, Han Tian and the others nodded in agreement. No matter how talented one is, their energy is limited. They cannot focus on both cultivation and other matters simultaneously. Moreover, they knew that Xiao Yan had another terrifying identity: a Sixth Grade Alchemist.
At his level of strength, combined with his incredible alchemy skills, it was almost unbelievable. Achieving this level in either field would already require immense effort; to do so in both was nothing short of monstrous.
“Hong Clan, listen to my order! Surround this brat!”
After chasing Xiao Yan for so long without success, Hong Li finally lost his patience and roared.
Many people were taken aback by Hong Li’s roar. This man had truly reached the point of having no shame, not only bullying the weak but also ganging up on the outnumbered. The Hong Clan’s dignity was truly being disgraced today…
Some of the Hong Clan’s stronger members hesitated upon hearing Hong Li’s order but ultimately gritted their teeth and charged forward.
“You despicable scoundrels!” Seeing the Hong Clan’s actions, Han Xue, who had just calmed down a bit, exploded in anger, her usual composure forgotten. She shouted in fury and attempted to rush out, only to be held back by Han Chi.
“Father, Xiao Yan helped us. We can’t just stand idly by, can we?” Han Xue struggled, trying to break free.
“Ah, what a reckless girl you are. If you go, you’ll only become a burden to Xiao Yan, hindering him instead. Would that really be helping him?” Han Chi frowned and scolded her.
Hearing this, Han Xue bit her lip, stopping in her tracks, and said in a defensive tone, “He was invited by me. I can’t just abandon him now.”
“Enough with the lip service. Do you think I don’t know what you’re thinking?” Han Chi snorted, shaking his head and sighing at his daughter’s shy face.
As they were engaged in this conversation, the ten or so elites from the Hong Clan encircled Xiao Yan in a tight ring, making it impossible for him to dodge.
“Running? You run as fast as a rabbit. Once I chop off your legs, let’s see how you run then!” Hong Li glared at Xiao Yan, clutching his greatsword and striding forward. But his steps froze after just two steps.
Xiao Yan stood tall on the stone platform, his black eyes calmly meeting Hong Li’s. The fusion of the flames in his hand had completed, and a beautiful, palm-sized emerald lotus slowly floated above his palm. As the lotus rotated, tiny, dark spatial cracks spread outward.
“Did you enjoy the chase?” Xiao Yan looked at the stiff-faced Hong Li and the nearby Hong Clan elites, a cold smile curling his lips. He spoke softly, “Retreat!”
Hong Li’s pupils contracted, and he shouted, “Too late…”
Xiao Yan chuckled. His figure faded like a ghost, leaving behind the emerald lotus, which remained suspended in the air. Then, a dazzling, crystal-like glow, laden with a destructive force, exploded with a deafening boom!
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