Amidst the vast, cloud-covered mountain range, it seemed as though a primordial beast was about to awaken. Deep, rumbling sounds echoed from the high skies of the mountains, and along with these resonant sounds, there was an overwhelming energy that spread out everywhere. “Whoosh!” In the dense mist, an immense surge of energy rapidly swirled, even producing a sound akin to the crashing waves of the sea. This strange sight caused many to exclaim in amazement at the wonders of nature.
The massive energy tide, while surging, eventually burst out of the clouds and spread out with a roaring sound, causing those who were hovering in the sky to hastily dart down. If they were engulfed by such a terrifying energy tide, even a Battle Sect would likely suffer, if not die.
The enormous energy tide appeared in vibrant colors, resembling a wide, colorful river under the sunlight, stretching across the sky in a dazzling display. Yet, beneath this brilliance, there lurked a lethal danger.
Waves of vast, colorful energy surged continuously from within the mountains. At this moment, many could sense that the energy within the Taomu Mountains had become increasingly wild and potent. It was as if the mountains had turned into a magnetic stone, drawing all the energy from the surrounding world.
Facing such a magnificent scene, even Xiao Yan couldn’t help but be filled with awe. With his exceptional soul perception, he could clearly feel the level of terror within the colorful tide’s energy.
“Indeed, Central State is truly wondrous. Such a sight, where else could one witness it?” Smiling lightly, Xiao Yan stood up and gazed at the Taomu Mountains. The energy within the mountains had already reached a remarkably formidable state. Although the time spent here wouldn’t be long, it would undoubtedly yield significant results. No wonder so many people were still drawn to the Celestial Snow Pool, even knowing that only ten spots were available. Many probably intended to train within the mountains during this period.
Shifting his gaze from the mountains, it finally landed on the entrance. There, the large crowd was already beginning to stir. Being the first always had its advantages, and the same likely applied to the Celestial Snow Pool. As such, everyone wanted to be the most fortunate first…
Looking at the sea of people, Xiao Yan smiled slightly, a faint fire in his eyes. This contest for the Celestial Snow Pool was somewhat unexpected, and it would surely be quite a spectacle. He also wanted to see how far the young generation of the northern region of Central State could go.
As Xiao Yan mused, a chaotic and loud sound of footsteps and yelling suddenly broke out. Then, the massive crowd began moving, turning into a flow of people frantically rushing into the mountains.
“Has it begun…?”
In an instant, the entire periphery of the Taomu Mountains became frenzied.
“A squawk!”
The clear and loud cry of a crane echoed, and the gigantic seven-colored giant crane above the sky immediately flapped its great wings, plummeting down. Along the way, it stirred a strong wind, dispersing the crowd below. Only those with considerable strength could steady themselves, using the momentum to rush towards the entrance of the mountains.
“Two elders, you stay outside the mountains. Leave the rest to me.”
On the giant crane, the woman in a colorful skirt cast a glance at the surging crowd and then turned to the two old men, speaking softly.
“Mm.”
Hearing this, the two old men nodded instantly.
Seeing this, the woman in the colorful skirt smiled gently. The Celestial Snow Pool contest was a grand event held every three years in the northern region of Central State, and most participants were from the younger generation. Standing out here would be a testament to both strength and talent.
Tapping lightly on the crane’s head, the woman in the colorful skirt twisted her slender waist and transformed into a colorful flash, darting out. In a few blinks, she appeared at the forefront of the crowd, her long, flowing hair dancing in the wind, creating a mesmerizing scene that captivated many of the men behind her.
Without a glance back, she knew that there were some skilled individuals among the crowd, but none had yet reached a level that warranted her attention.
Lightly tapping the void, a faint silver light flashed. The woman in the colorful skirt gazed at the entrance, a slight smile touching her lips. She descended like a noble phoenix, heading towards the entrance.
“Swish!”
Just as the woman in the colorful skirt was about to fly into the entrance, a sharp whistling sound suddenly rang out. A figure, chasing like the wind, rushed forth and, in just two breaths, passed right over her head.
This sudden appearance startled the woman in the colorful skirt. She furrowed her brows and made a grabbing motion with her hand, instantly unleashing a powerful suction force.
“Hmph!”
The figure responded with a cold snort, waving a hand, and a mighty gust of wind shot out from their sleeve. The two invisible forces collided in the air, producing a low boom. Using the counterforce, the figure arced through the air and plunged into the mountains.
“Wow, who is that kid? He managed to get ahead of Miss Feng?”
“Haha, I said there would be a dark horse. Didn’t expect it to be so soon…”
Seeing that an unknown person had taken the lead, the woman in the colorful skirt’s expression turned slightly displeased. She snorted softly and, with a move, transformed into a colorful shadow, following closely behind.
Inside the mountains, the thick fog mixed with somewhat turbulent energy, greatly limiting visibility. In the quiet mountains, a figure flashed through the forest, landing lightly, revealing a youthful face—Xiao Yan.
“As expected of the standout of the Wind Lightning Pavilion’s younger generation, indeed impressive,” Xiao Yan murmured, glancing back. He then scanned his surroundings, frowning at the dense energy fog. The Taomu Mountains were vast, making it challenging to reach the Celestial Snow Pool.
While Xiao Yan frowned, another beautiful figure landed in the mountains. Her eyes swept and instantly focused on the back of the figure ahead.
Sensing the slight movement behind him, Xiao Yan didn’t turn around. With a swift motion, he hurried deeper into the mountains.
“Stop!”
Seeing this, the woman in the colorful skirt yelled coldly.
Ignoring her, Xiao Yan quickened his pace.
“Swish!”
As he sped up, a sharp sound of wind whistled from behind. Xiao Yan’s expression turned cold. He sidestepped, and a colorful ribbon, charged with a sharp gust, grazed his head, piercing a towering tree ahead.
Although the colorful ribbon seemed to be made of fabric, it had a metallic sheen, indicating it was no ordinary item.
Seeing Xiao Yan dodge her attack, the woman in the colorful skirt’s eyes flashed with curiosity. With a shake of her hand, another colorful ribbon shot out like a venomous snake, winding and coiling towards Xiao Yan.
Growing angry at her persistence, Xiao Yan turned abruptly, his arm shooting out to grab the ribbon. A green flame erupted from his palm, traveling along the ribbon, turning into a fiery line, aimed at the woman.
Seeing the fiery line, the woman’s face turned cold. A robust, alternating blue and silver aura, a fusion of wind and thunder, shot down the ribbon, colliding fiercely with the fire.
“Bang!”
A low explosion echoed in the quiet mountains, the residual shockwaves dissipating much of the surrounding fog, and leaving a half-meter-deep pit on the ground.
By now, many had entered the mountains and, hearing the commotion, hurried over. To see the renowned Miss Feng involved surprised them, and their gazes turned to the unfamiliar man. Anyone who could match her certainly wasn’t ordinary.
“Combining wind and thunder attributes to form a fighting aura? Miss Feng of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, truly lives up to her name.”
Despite the intense impact, the colorful ribbon remained intact. Staring at the woman in the colorful skirt, Xiao Yan spoke slowly. He hadn’t expected her to possess two elemental attributes, a rare condition, though not as unique as the Calamity Poison Body. Technically, Xiao Yan could also be considered to have two, with fire as the primary and a hint of wood. However, any alchemist needed both fire and a bit of wood.
Dual-attribute bodies weren’t ideal for cultivation due to impurity. Xiao Yan’s case was better, with minimal wood energy. But this woman not only achieved this, but also perfectly merged the two energies, significantly increasing her power.
“Someone who can break through the Nine Heaven Thunder Prison Array of the Wind Lightning Pavilion and escape from Elder Fei Tian, you are indeed worthy of your reputation.”
The woman in the colorful skirt stared intently at the lean young man, smiling. “Isn’t that right, Xiao Yan?”
Upon hearing this, the surrounding people were shocked!
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