The tiny cracks on the giant bell, compared to its massive size, were not very noticeable. However, with the strength of Venerable Thunder and others, they naturally saw it clearly. Their faces all changed at this sight; it was evident that Feng Qing’er’s Demon Phoenix Bell could not withstand the terrifying fiery lotus’s impact.
Venerable Thunder’s face grew slightly gloomy, and his fist slowly tightened. This scene was something he had not expected at the beginning. He knew Feng Qing’er’s strength well, but no matter how hard it was for him to believe, the fact was right in front of him.
Compared to Venerable Thunder’s darkened expression, Venerable Wind’s face revealed a smile. Xiao Yan’s performance from the start had been extremely satisfactory to him. Originally, he had hoped that as long as Xiao Yan did not lose too badly to Feng Qing’er, it would be fine. As for defeating her, he had not really considered it. Although he knew that Xiao Yan must have outstanding qualities to be taken as a disciple by the Old Pharmacist, Feng Qing’er was also no ordinary opponent. As a member of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, her combat power far exceeded that of others at the same level.
Beside them, Venerable Sword and Venerable Yellow Springs were also slightly stunned. The fact that Xiao Yan could break through the Demon Phoenix Bell was quite unexpected to them.
“We don’t know where this young man comes from, but to possess such powerful battle skills, and with such talent, is truly astonishing,” the two men mused, their eyes reflecting deep contemplation. To reach this stage at such a young age, regardless of how exceptional his talent was, he would still need an equally capable teacher. And such old masters who could train such disciples were not many even in the Central Plains. Yet, none of these people seemed to have a disciple named Xiao Yan.
At the edge of the square, Mu Qing Luan, Tang Ying, and the pale-faced Wang Chen, were all shocked as they gazed at the endless sea of fire in the sky. Especially the latter, almost felt his limbs go weak. If Xiao Yan had used this kind of horrifying battle skill earlier when they fought, he might not have even had a chance to escape.
“Even Feng Qing’er’s Demon Phoenix Bell couldn’t withstand the fire lotus… this Xiao Yan is truly terrifying.”
Tang Ying stared intently at the sky, and after a while, he finally drew a deep breath and slowly spoke, his voice tinged with a subtle bitterness. As the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Myriad Sword Pavilion, Tang Ying naturally had some pride, but now, this pride, in front of Xiao Yan and Feng Qing’er, seemed like a joke. The combat power displayed by the two of them far exceeded his.
Mu Qing Luan nodded in agreement, though because of the entanglement with the Wind Lightning Pavilion, they had heard of Xiao Yan’s name, yet perhaps due to being the most excellent of the younger generation of the Four Pavilions, they had never taken it to heart. But today’s battle forced them to acknowledge his strength, which was indeed not something they could compare to.
Hearing the regret in their voices, Wang Chen gritted his teeth. Although he was unwilling, under the overwhelming sea of fire, that sense of unwillingness could only be suppressed in his heart.
The three-colored sea of fire spread across the sky, and within the flames, a black giant bell stood. Each wave of the flames made the surface of the giant bell tremble violently, and the tiny cracks on it continued to spread.
“Crack…”
A faint sound gradually emerged, eventually becoming a continuous noise. Although the sound was not loud, it gradually entered the ears of everyone present, resulting in a complete silence as countless gazes looked at the three-colored fire sea in the sky. It seemed that the result of the battle would soon be decided!
Xiao Yan hovered in the air below the fire sea. His face was somewhat pale at this moment. Executing such a powerful battle technique as the Tricolor Fire Lotus, although immensely potent, consumed a terrifying amount of energy. His gaze was fixed on the black giant bell inside the fire sea. Over the years of training, he had learned that any complacency towards an opponent, no matter how insignificant, could lead to his downfall. Over the years, this lesson had been deeply imprinted in him due to the fates of those strong opponents who had underestimated him.
Swiftly swallowing a few energy-restoring pills, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes at the increasingly cracking black bell. The Dou Qi within his body began to quietly circulate, enveloping his entire figure…
Crack… Crack…
The cracks spread rapidly, eventually covering every corner of the giant bell. At this moment, the three-colored fire sea burst into another terrifying wave of flame, crashing fiercely onto the giant bell.
“Boom!”
This collision was like a mountain rock exploding, producing a deafening sound. The giant bell quivered violently, and from the cracks, black light shot out. With a final boom, the giant bell shattered into pieces!
Overwhelming black fragments, mixed with an incredible speed, shot out in all directions, each fragment containing astonishing energy. While these fragments were swiftly evaporated by the extreme heat of the fire sea, the explosive force still managed to disrupt the flames!
Xiao Yan’s coal-black eyes locked onto the spot of the bell’s explosion. Black fragments accompanied by sharp gusts whizzed by him, but this did not distract him in the slightest!
As the gigantic bell fractured, a thick, black smoke billowed out, and Xiao Yan’s gaze fixated on it. Intently watching the black smoke, after a brief moment, the mist suddenly contracted, and a delicate figure flashed out with lightning speed.
At the appearance of this figure, a cold glint surged in Xiao Yan’s eyes. Silver light flashed beneath his feet, and his figure dashed forward, creating several afterimages. In an eerie manner, he quickly caught up to the fleeting figure, green flames rushing out from his clenched fists.
“Shi!”
When Xiao Yan appeared behind the elusive figure, a multicolored ribbon carrying a sharp wind abruptly shot toward his forehead.
Cold laughter adorned his face as he grabbed the multicolored silk, using the momentum to propel himself forward, crashing into the soft figure like a cannonball.
“Hmph!”
From this brutal collision, the feminine form let out a muffled sound, and her body crashed heavily onto the ground. The strong force caused cracks to spread across the stone plaza.
Seeing Feng Qing’er injured and sprawling on the ground, surprised exclamations arose from the surrounding spectators.
Ignoring the commotion, Xiao Yan’s hand unconsciously tightened into a fist. A sinister smile crossed his lips, and he immediately moved, descending before the countless shocked gazes, landing next to Feng Qing’er. His foot lifted, ruthlessly stomping towards her head. The forceful action, if executed, would surely shatter her skull like a ripe melon hitting the ground.
Xiao Yan’s sudden brutality instantly froze the crowd. Feng Qing’er’s background and consequences aside, and killing such a beauty, even the most callous hearts would hesitate, wouldn’t they? Yet, at this moment, Xiao Yan’s relentless determination and straightforward execution were like crushing an ant, without a second thought, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
His foot struck down with great speed, giving no one the chance to intervene. An instant later, it landed harshly on Feng Qing’er’s head.
Silence engulfed the arena.
“Poof!”
Instead of the anticipated splattering of blood, her head, like a balloon, exploded, and her entire body dissipated into thin air.
Many people stood there, bewildered, the remaining daze in their eyes making it hard for them to comprehend what had just happened.
Xiao Yan’s face showed no surprise at the lack of blood. Closing his eyes briefly, he took a step forward, appearing on a vacant patch of land. A sneer lifted the corners of his mouth as he slammed a fist into the empty air.
“Boom!”
Just as his fist was about to strike nothing, a multicolored figure eerily appeared, clashing haphazardly with his fist. The sudden burst of force threw her back a dozen steps, a trace of blood escaping the corner of her mouth.
“‘Do you think you can fool anyone with your refined tier Illusionary Body Skill?'”
Xiao Yan raised his gaze, smiling coldly at the pale-faced Feng Qing’er, whose rage burned in her eyes. Today marked her most humiliating defeat in years!
The humiliation surged within her, filling her heart like a tidal wave. After a brief pause, a resolute look flitted across Feng Qing’er’s beautiful eyes. She summoned the remaining Dou Qi within her, but before she could counterattack, a low rumble of thunder echoed, and a ghostly figure appeared before her. A cold hand, like an eagle’s talon, lightly placed on her slender neck, and a deadly whisper froze her body.
“You lost…”
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