Above the lush mountains, the air shimmered slightly, and a silver figure slowly materialized. As his form solidified, Tian Fei’s expression suddenly changed. He suddenly detected that the soul imprint had split into four, each moving in different directions. “Discovered, huh… This kid is quite generous, daring to abandon such a treasure.” The smile on Tian Fei’s face darkened. He had been able to accurately track Xiao Yan’s location because of the special mark in those four scrolls. But now, not only had Xiao Yan discovered it, but he had also thrown them away without hesitation.
His gaze fell somberly into the distance. He knew Xiao Yan had fled in this direction, but if he continued to chase, those surrounding three thousand thunder illusion scrolls might end up in someone else’s hands, which would only cause more trouble. However, if he gave up the pursuit, he couldn’t accept the loss of pride. Moreover, he was extremely intrigued by the wondrous cultivation method Xiao Yan used to fuse with alien flames.
His eyes flickered as he took a deep breath. With a sinister grin, he said, “Brat, if you think such a petty trick can shake me off, you underestimate me!”
With a gesture, Tian Fei formed a series of strange and dazzling hand seals. His face serious, he roared, “Three Thousand Thunder Illusionary Body! Reveal!”
As his voice rang out, an invisible force seeped from his body, shaping another body identical to him. Most shockingly, this doppelgänger possessed a formidable aura, though not as strong as the original, it far surpassed the power of the Four Elders of the Wind Thunder North Pavilion.
“Unfortunately, my Three Thousand Thunder Illusions haven’t reached their peak. Otherwise, no matter how cunning that brat is, he wouldn’t escape.” Looking at the doppelgänger, Tian Fei shook his head and added, “You go after that brat, and I’ll retrieve the scrolls. You don’t need to fight them directly, just stall them.”
“Don’t worry.” The doppelgänger smiled faintly, mimicking the original’s expression. Its silver eyes were full of vitality, unlike other typical hollow duplicates. It was clear that this Three Thousand Thunder Illusionary Body had unique and profound capabilities, truly deserving its reputation as a divine technique rivaling the celestial world’s.
Tian Fei nodded and vanished, while the doppelgänger turned towards Xiao Yan’s escape route, sneering before vanishing as well.
In the clear, cloudless sky, a beam of light streaked across, accompanied by faint sounds of wind and thunder.
“Tian Fei’s presence is diminishing; he must be after the scrolls. So, there was indeed a trap,” Xiao Yan thought, taking a breath. It was a pity to discard the scrolls, but fortunately, he had memorized everything.
“He’s indeed moving in a different direction. Seems we’ve managed to lose him… Be careful!” Just as Heavenly Fire Venerable finished speaking, his voice abruptly changed. A powerful surge of soul energy burst from a snow-white ring, slamming into the void.
*Boom* The soul energy collided with the void, causing ripples to spread, and a figure with faint lightning flowing across his body appeared—Tian Fei!
Xiao Yan’s face paled as he instantly retreated. He never expected that old man could still catch up.
“Old Man has said, you cannot escape my grasp,” Tian Fei said, his gaze cold.
Xiao Yan clenched his fists, “Looks like you don’t want the scroll anymore.”
Tian Fei smirked, “The scrolls will return. And so will you.”
“Wait, his aura is much weaker than before. Now, he’s just a six-star Battle Sect,” Heavenly Fire Venerable noted, his brow furrowed.
Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, “Three Thousand Thunder Illusionary Body? You’re just Tian Fei’s doppelgänger!”
Tian Fei smiled, “Seems you know about it.”
“Kill him! He’s buying time for Tian Fei. If we wait, he’ll really catch us!” Xiao Yan urged.
As Heavenly Fire Venerable surged forward, overwhelming soul energy shook the space. Tian Fei sneered, his body glowing with lightning and massive currents of electricity. He charged, and they collided, creating a massive roar and energy wave.
Xiao Yan quickly retreated, his eyes fixed on the battle. Though the two matched in strength, the doppelgänger was clearly at a disadvantage. After a brief clash, Tian Fei’s double faltered, yet Xiao Yan’s heart raced. At Tian Fei’s speed, he’d soon catch up to the scrolls, making escape even harder.
“Old Master, hurry! The doppelgänger is just stalling us!” Xiao Yan shouted.
Heavenly Fire Venerable nodded, vanishing and reappearing behind the doppelgänger. He slammed a palm containing potent soul energy into its back.
*Boom* Electric light raced across the doppelgänger’s body, then dimmed, revealing a somewhat intangible form.
Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, recognizing the familiar energy—soul force! “This doppelgänger is a soul projection?”
Xiao Yan’s gaze darted to the sky, and he gritted his teeth, “Old Master, lend me your power. I’ll handle this!”
Startled, Heavenly Fire Venerable merged with Xiao Yan, who immediately felt his power surge. His expression hardened, and an invisible flame erupted, forming massive fire snakes.
“Dying Heart Flame?!” The doppelgänger recoiled in fear, knowing the flame could harm the soul.
“Trying to run?” Xiao Yan sneered, empowered by Heavenly Fire Venerable. Hand seals flashed, and the fire snakes’ speed increased, slamming into the doppelgänger.
*Boom* The doppelgänger’s protective lightning vanished, and another snake slammed into its ethereal body. It screeched in agony, becoming increasingly intangible.
Xiao Yan continued, summoning more snakes, driving the doppelgänger back. When the final snake exploded, Xiao Yan vanished, reappearing in front of the now-ethereal doppelgänger, and his fist struck its chest.
“Little bastard, you won’t escape!” The doppelgänger snarled, dissolving into intangible points of light.
Xiao Yan reached out, seizing a point that emitted an intangible energy, absorbing it. Instantly, information flooded his mind, and the indecipherable lightning script in his mind glowed brightly, revealing a complete cultivation method.
Shocked, Xiao Yan’s heart raced. By chance, he had obtained the key to the Three Thousand Thunder Illusionary Body from the doppelgänger’s soul.
“Old Man, ha! Thank you for the gift. I’ll repay you later!” Xiao Yan laughed, vanishing in a flash.
Minutes after Xiao Yan’s disappearance, a raging Tian Fei reappeared, finding Xiao Yan gone. Roaring, he vowed, “Next time, I will take your life, brat!”
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