“Haha, well done! Bold indeed, you remind me a bit of Xiao Xuan’s audacity from back in the days!” Above the practice field, the air abruptly rippled and three dark figures swiftly emerged in midair; these were GUYuan and company, who had been inside the grand hall beforehand. The deep laughter echoed particularly from the lips of the muscular figure on the far left, whose physique resembled an iron tower. On a terrace not far way, XUNer lightly furrowed her eyebrows while GUAwa had likewise darkened expression as he resentfully murmured: “What exactly do the chieftain Raying of the Thunder Clan want? In terms of seniority, he ought to be dozens of generations older than XIAO Yan! Why would he lower himself to attack?”
Even though both fully grasped that these days Xiao Yan was nearly unparalleled as the most accomplished cultivator among his generation in the斗气 [Douqi Continent], Raying truly was no less than the sovereign of the Thunder Clan. Throughout the continent, there were scarcely more than a few capable of outmatch him – for Raying himself actually to personally attack Xiao Yan, this was undeniably going overboard a bit.
“Master Xiao Yan must have calculated this himself already. He doesn’t make hasty decisions if unconfident…” Even as worry nagged at her inside, XUNer showed notable trust in Xiao Yan compared to others. She realized well that, despite Xiao Yan’s recklessness from time to time, he wasn’t the type who would jump into anything careless – if he agreed to the challenge, there must actually exist some degree of assurance backing his decision.
Upon these words however, WAwa offered just a weak smile from besides. After all, that Raying was an 8-star Battle Emperor [8-Battle King] whose mere existence inspired daunting feelings of inadequacy already without direct confrontation.
Within the battleground most people watching the events unfold were utterly stunned that XiaoYan agreed to confront Raying so courageously, and then exchanged uncertain looks as they gazed inward at the thin solitary silhouette steadfast standing within. Leaving aside other skills or strengths, just this kind of sheer tenacity indeed stirred their respect despite being shocking.
LEIdong gave Xiao Yan a complex glance and slowly began back peddling, acknowledging his ultimate blow had failed to shift XiaoYan backward by merely half a step, whereas HEHIMSELF fell defeated after only a fierce palm strike, thus proving starkly visible the capability gap.
Following LEIDong’s defeat trailing behind him came thunderclouds and other figures crestfallen with lowered heads. Earlier when the ten individuals united in confrontation still did not warrant one sincere glance from XiaoYan, such treatment though inflamed some fury in them mostly evoked impotence. They weren’t in slightest doubts that had XiaoYan actually harbored destructive intent, they’d find themselves sprawled across the ground just by a single brush from those hands. Perhaps it was simply disdain preventing the young master from unleashing fully upon those around. True mighty powers don’t tend to regard feeble defiance seriously reflected Letiche ruefully, reasoning perhaps only because those opponents dared mocked XUN’er before did XiaoYan even deigned notice at them.
“Yeah indeed the brat possesses might, but maybe underestimated how vast heaven and thick Earth really spread under his feet. Our chief indeed reaches as high as 8-star Battle Emperor, where with merely half effort exerted alone should surpass regular 7-dou di masters easily enough!” murmured THUNDERCLOUD tentatively with hesitant undertone while gradually stepping aside.
“SILENCE!” LEIDong suddenly roared interrupting thundercloud harshly with stern gaze shooting sideways: ‘Have our embarrassments today yet to finish? If you lot stubbornly insisted on showing face here, matters wouldn’t escalate pointlessly! Master Xiao Yan though may actually fail evading the chief palm-strike, but reputations wouldn’t tarnish irreparably. Instead, his audacy’s probably garnered admiration from more outsiders!” Shock from reprobate glance silenced LEIDONG’s retinues immediately recognizing his weighty authority upon them.
“Ha Ha…” chuckled REDARCH the Pyre clan chief possessing fiery brows high overhead, throwing XIAOYAN a strange sideward eye before he smiled faintly: “So thus is the Xiao lineage boy? Huh, he sure resembles XiaoXuan somewhat again!”
“Raying” replied GUANYuan in calm indifference: “For one occupying your post confronting XiaoYan in actual combat does seem slightly unseemly does it not?”
“Haha! Well you folks know me too damn much! Combat standards remain indifferent about youth age or hierarchical statuses, meritocracy purely prevails when fists meet!” Chieftain Leiyun roared with peals like rolling thunder reverberated high in air across battlefield before fixing a gleaming gaze toward XiaoYan again continuing with amusement:
“But given what my dear colleague GUANYuan voiced concern if perceived dangerous, maybe better we cancel it, young lad?”
Hearing that XiaoYan himself long yearned for the opportunity to hear of Chief LeYung’s formidable reputation. “If today we can cross strikes, it would count an honor indeed for a junior!” smiled Xiao in return defying expected courtesy of retreat; rather taking the reins to accept challenge. His mind focused on potential future collaboration with Triadic Forces versus Soulsurge factions, realizing talks always smoother upon leveling field negotiations lest unnecessary hiccups emerge. Thus proving one’s value directly remained key in attaining peerage level recognition.
Raiwing – eight stars of the Battlemastery, with half of that already enough to rattle commoners at seven stars level – while as a mid-stages seven-star XiaoYuan, if leveraging various supplementary tactics or methods might just hold his weight against full seven stars warriors. Therefore for such circumstances confronting merely fifty percent strength from RAYIN didn’t seem entirely unreasonable odds even.
Xiaoz’s answer surprised the audience once again provoking uncontained laughter and applause from Thunder-chief himself: “Excellent!! My lad, increasingly endearing your sparring becomes to an old soul as me!”
Witnessing the situation GUANYUAN himself smiled appreciatively sending sideways glance in Xiao’s direction without extra commentary.
Slowly descending, THUNDER-CHIEF RAYING unfurled stance across field lowering limbs wide at chest posture; surrounding figure, electric black lightning crackled and whirled about him ominously expanding with each pulse, gradually causing peripheral watchers instinctively step back while casting fearful glances toward the massive form before them resembling nothing less the embodiment of living Thunder.
Gazing solemnly at opponent before inhaling deep breath, XIAOPRETTY stirred his soul-mystic awareness. Soon following an immediate fusion between XiaoYan’s essence and ‘littleYi’ erupted pink flame streaming along limbs like flowing crystalized glass – a second skin now glowing translucent beauty.
Faced against this overwhelming combat threat, it came essential unleashing utmost capabilities forthwith.
“Strange… I feel six kinds of foreign blaze energies interplay…” commented炎JING as he fixated intently on observed spectacle. Possessing connoisseur perception, one quick glance had already disclosed the sheer numbers of mysterious foreign fires interweaving harmoniously within pink flame. Hence his countenance gradually adopted stunned reverification for fusing more than six exotic fires together indeed tested beyond his comprehension. Even he himself exhausted full energies fusing mere dual specimens so how much moreso combining a half-a-dozen!
Beams upon beams converged inwardly transfixed around Xiao as spectators absorbed visual transformation into a crystal-bodied martial artist form previously concealed from public. Faces filled with incredulities gave way toward panic-struck astonishment quickly as awareness emerged of ascending strength surging exponentially after shape-changing; especially雷DONG who previously sparred the contender felt helpless shake of head while whispering inwardly: ‘Thus, he held reserves still…’
“At least equivalent to Seven – Star Stage initial prowess—This boy indeed harnesses foreign-fire energy at peak efficiency.” Observed炎JING’s group sharing glances of surprise murmuring aloud:
“Chieftain RAYING – dare test me with your skill?”
Unfurling ultimate Destruction Blaze once more feeling internal volcanic torrent raging freely within, XiaoYAN’s spirits soared with confidence. Letting deep laughter boom skyward, stamping the ground under foot propelled figure forward via unmatched velocity shooting forward till standing before enemy chief unleashing sweeping palm immediately. Daring an immediate counterstroke despite confronting top-tier elite master sent entire crowd into shock at sheer daring of the act.
“Ahhhhh…”
At moment palm met air currents rushing outwardwards ignited flames from hand palm rapidly swirling creating stunning multicolored floral explosion midair—A fiery lotus taking shape instantly radiated an uncontrollable wave of apocalyptic pressure outward sweeping all nearby with shuddering awareness prompting even炎ING & GUYuan observing sideways with furrow brows acknowledging magnitude threat.
“A可怕的 blazing lotus…” remarked古DAO— one of Ancient Realm’s Threesome Sage Trio—fixing serious gaze directly: “Surpassing even previous records by young master after rising another rank! Imagine how grave our former plight would’ve avoided if only back then when the Hauntslayer assailed, wielding weapon like this single blossom sufficed intimidate the fiend adequately!.”
Even among elite audience gathered thunder-chief couldn’t avoid surprise briefly altering visage then rekindling keen interest before delivering booming laughter. Enormous hand lashed outwards summoning electrical crackle and roaring thunderstorm condensed into his palm, resembling an intensely concentrated miniature version contained within his grip!
“Taste our legendary雷劫PALM SECT’S TECHNIQUES!!!”
Electricity converged shaping into condensed miniature thunderstorm which throbbed like living pulse. In the moment thereafter, the skies dimmed ominously; condensed lighting palm compressed merely palm sized erupted violently from cloud mass hurtling straight towards XiaoYAN’S fiery bloom amidst countless staring wide in awe at spectacle unfolding.
“Crash!!”震动天地震爆声刹那震动了古境 every corners of lands and an unimaginable surge wave violently tore forth!
Facing directly against this wave Xiao Yan himself got pushed hundreds of meters back in retreat; however, even the towering THUNDERGOD above was forced stepping backward several steps steadying himself through sheer force exertion of his ironclad figure suspending in void – eight stars prowess shown unambiguously.
“Surpassingly, Xiao Yan withstood!!!”
A wave stunned cries rippled through watching masses, none more amazed than雷动 who involutantly swallowed hard at spectacle unfolding.雷劫PALM— one of THUNDER-CLANs rare treasure techniques ranked Celestial Grade High-Level, now deployed by none than chieftain RAYING himself alone capable leveling total extinction radius extending hundreds of miles all encompassing— and here instead it only forced XiaoYan retreat distance paltry hundred meters backward……
At those moments sky splitting shockwave tearing sky apart while GUANYUAN swirled robe summon space imploding collapsing forming massive vortex engulfing all surging violently outward. Finishing this task only then calmly拍d his hands together chuckling:
“Now Raging Chief,” GUANYUAN spoke lightly, “Perhaps the palm unleashed today was more than fifty percent strength?”
Rayin laughed heartily this time too. In fact, having unleashed full might was exhilaration enough for him just now.
Xiao gave a苦涩Smile noticing his entire arm completely numbed rendering bowing in respect a physically impossibility. Resigned merely shaking head amidst awestruck gazes surrounding airborne spectators.
High in skies GUAYUAN’s expression softened lightly while folding his backhands together staring deeply into space empty ahead of him. Then spoke, simple words like celestial booming thunder, igniting each spectator’s scalp—Including Xiao Yan—to jolt alert:
“Spirit Sage Emperor! For your prestige, why skulk around stealthily, hiding like an underfed rat?”
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