“Five-star Dou Saint?!” The terrifying aura that suddenly swept across the plaza instantly caused a wave of shock among many strong cultivators. The looks they cast toward the young figure grew with an extra tinge of awe. Such strength, even within the ancient race of the Medicine Clan, could be considered top-tier. “Tianfu Xiao Yan, truly lives up to his name…” The sect forces exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of gravity and a light sigh in their counterparts’ eyes. It was no wonder that the Heavenly Alliance had grown increasingly tight over the years, with Xiao Yan as its core; this alliance was not as fragile as other temporary alliances.
As Xiao Yan’s aura exploded, the countenance of Yao Wanguo grew extremely ugly. He had not expected that after just a few short years, Xiao Yan had not only caught up to him but also surpassed him… A Five-star Dou Saint, faced with such a level of expert, he was completely outmatched.
Yao Wanguo’s expression fluctuated, the pressure of the force surrounding him akin to a mountain, overwhelming him with immense pressure. He did not doubt that if they fought, it would not take ten rounds for him to fall to Xiao Yan.
*Whoosh! Whoosh!*
The eruption of the Five-star Dou Saint’s aura immediately alerted many strong Medicine Clan figures on the mountaintop. The sound of wind breaking through the air filled the sky, and figures appeared above the square, staring at the blood on the ground. First, they were shocked, then their faces turned into masks of rage. Regardless of what had happened, these were their fellow Medicine Clan members being humiliated in their own home, which was an affront to their honor.
“Yao Wanguo, what’s going on?” The gaze of those arriving shifted to Yao Wanguo amidst their shock and anger.
“Elders, you’ve come at the right time. Xiao Yan is arrogant enough to dare to harm our Medicine Clan members. Quickly, help me capture him, or else, we will lose face in front of all these guests,” said Yao Wanguo, relieved upon seeing the arriving figures.
“Xiao Yan? The Xiao Yan from the Xiao Clan?” The Medicine Clan elders, hearing Yao Wanguo’s shout, exclaimed in surprise. They clearly recognized the name. Their eyes turned to Xiao Yan, especially when they felt the terrifying aura emanating from his body, their astonishment deepening.
“Xiao Yan, your Xiao Clan used to have a good relationship with our Medicine Clan. Today’s actions are a bit too extreme, don’t you think?” asked an elder in a yellow robe, his face somewhat grim.
“One who respects others is respected, one who insults others is insulted.” Xiao Yan smiled faintly, unaffected by the multitude of Medicine Clan elders hovering in the air. His gaze remained fixed on Yao Wanguo, his icy smile deepening. “Yao Wanguo, sometimes words must be chosen carefully.”
“What do you want, Xiao Yan?!” Faced with Xiao Yan, Yao Wanguo’s face turned cold, and he snarled viciously. Despite the earlier brutal attack, Xia Yan had spared the lives of those people. Thus, he still believed that Xiao Yan held some fear of the Medicine Clan. Now, with more reinforcements, his courage returned.
“Apologize to my master,” replied Xiao Yan with a smile.
Yao Wanguo’s pupils contracted, then he sneered. Given his status, he was far above Yao Chen. How could he apologize in front of so many people?
“Xiao Yan, while Elder Yao may have been in the wrong, you have injured so many. Let bygones be bygones. Why not take a step back?” suggested an elder, aware that getting Yao Wanguou to apologize was next to impossible.
Xiao Yan shook his head slowly. The Medicine Clan members were all overly aggressive. Compared to them, the Ancient Clan members were much more refined. This kind of mocking provocation, Xiao Yan did not appreciate. If he wanted to end such mockery, he needed to silence those men with his power. For those who thought themselves above respect, only the crudest means would do — beat them until they shut up!
“If you won’t, I’ll do it myself.” Xiao Yan’s soft voice made Yao Wanguo and the other elders’ expressions change. Before they could respond, Xiao Yan’s figure flashed like a beam, rushing toward Yao Wanguo.
“Xiao Yan, stop!” The Medicine Clan elders roared in unison, but before they could intervene, a pink light shot out from Xiao Yan, transforming into a fiery infant floating in the sky. The infant’s mouth opened, and a terrifying pink flame spread out, brimming with a destructive power that made the elders stagger back in shock. Among them were discerning elders who recognized the flame immediately, calling out in alarm, “Soul Lotus Devil Flame?!”
As the elders were blocked by the infant, Xiao Yan’s figure ghosted in front of Yao Wanguo, his finger pointing at the man’s chest with a cold expression.
“Xiao Yan, stop!” As Xiao Yan attacked, a hoarse voice boomed from the sky. Everyone looked up to see a vast cloud of fire surging from the peak. A red-haired elder was moving toward them.
“It’s Elder Wanhuo!” Gasps of surprise rang out as everyone saw the red-haired elder.
“Six-star Dou Saint?” Seeing the red-haired elder, Xiao Yan’s brow furrowed slightly. Glancing at Yao Wanguo, who wore a look of joy and malice, his gaze iced over, his attack remaining just as fierce, jabbing sharply at the latter.
“Little scoundrel, I’m not afraid of you!” Roaring in anger, Yao Wanguo unleashed his Dou Qi, a dry-yellow palm carrying a strange force, slamming toward Xiao Yan. “Decay and Glory Palm!”
Facing Yao Wanguo’s resistance, Xiao Yan raised his eyes, his fingers curving before shooting forward like lightning, striking the center of the former’s palm.
*Bang!*
At the moment of contact, the force of Yao Wanguo’s palm dissolved, pain shooting through his hand, a bloody hole appearing. The force sent him flying backward, his footsteps retreating several hundred feet, leaving deep gashes on the plaza. He spat out a mouthful of blood in disarray.
“You killed me!” Defeated in one move, Yao Wanguo’s eyes turned bloodshot. With a roar, he stomped on the ground, his figure appearing in front of Xiao Yan like a lightning bolt. His sleeve trembled, dispersing a mass of white powder, enveloping Xiao Yan.
*Sizzling!*
The white powder sizzled as it hit the ground, the hard stone vanishing instantly, clearly a highly toxic substance.
*Boom!*
As the powder was scattered, before Yao Wanguo’s vicious expression could show, a hand covered in pink flames suddenly emerged from the poison, grabbing his neck like a flash.
“Xiao Yan!” The red-haired elder, seeing this, let out a furious roar, not expecting Xiao Yan to ignore him. He clenched his palm, and a red glow condensed, forming a hundred-foot-long flaming spear. He flung it at Xiao Yan with astonishing speed.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yan smashed his foot into the ground, a massive column of magma fire erupting, shattering the spear.
As Xiao Yan moved, the red-haired elder finally arrived, appearing not far in front of Xiao Yan. Seeing Xiao Yan grab Yao Wanguo by the throat, his eyes burned with anger. Without a word, he struck Xiao Yan with a palm, which blurred into a vague shadow, exuding a horrifying spatial fluctuation.
Xiao Yan’s face, cold as ice, looked at Yao Wanguo, who was desperately trying to retreat, then glanced at the red-haired elder. He grunted, and a black shadow appeared beside him, clashing with the elder in a mighty clash of palms.
*Clang!*
The hands met, a terrifying invisible force exploding, cracks spiderwebbing the hard plaza. Both figures retreated two steps each.
As they clashed, Xiao Yan’s icy gaze fell on Yao Wanguo, his hand shooting forward, grabbing the elder by the throat. The sheer force of his grip turned Yao Wanguo’s face pale and terrified.
Witnessing Yao Wanguo, struggling like a dying fish in Xiao Yan’s hand, everyone’s hearts chilled. This guy was too ferocious—none of the elders could stop him.
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