Feeling the increasingly oppressive and chilling murderous intent emanating from the Ghost of the Earth Demon, Su Qian’s expression changed slightly. It seemed that this old coot was determined to make a move today, even at the risk of the future wrath of the College Dean.
“Be careful,” Su Qian turned his head and spoke solemnly to Xiao Yan. The depth of the Ghost of the Earth Demon’s strength was unfathomable, and even with Little Healer Immortal’s assistance, it would be difficult to match him. After all, there was a significant gap between each star in the Battle Sect realm, and it was extremely challenging to challenge someone stronger by multiple stars. Though he knew Xiao Yan had several powerful techniques, these might only intimidate ordinary Battle Sect experts, but the Ghost of the Earth Demon was an exception. Thus, the battle today would be hard to predict…
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, his hand pausing over his chest. A resolute look flashed across his eyes. If this old demon was truly incorrigible, then he would have no choice but to give him a specially prepared gift…
“I am old acquaintances with Fang Ya ruler, so I will not order my strong men from the Devilflame Valley to attack. As long as the students and elders of the inner court do not interfere, I can spare their lives. But as for Xiao Yan, his life must be taken!” The Ghost of the Earth Demon’s gaze swept over the elders and students behind Su Qian and on the square below, speaking coldly.
Hearing the Ghost of the Earth Demon, Su Qian secretly sighed in relief. He was most concerned about the students. Their strength naturally could not compare to the experts of the Devilflame Valley. If a real fight broke out, it would likely result in many casualties. Of course, he knew that the reason the Ghost of the Earth Demon was being so merciful was due to the College Dean. He also understood that if he dared to harm these young students, the College Dean would surely be furious once he heard about it, and then this old demon would not be a match for him.
After saying this, the Ghost of the Earth Demon ignored Su Qian and turned his grim gaze towards Xiao Yan. Then, he stepped into the air, his indifferent voice echoing in the sky: “I hear you can compete with some Battle Sect experts with just your Battle Emperor strength. Fine, you and your friend beside you can join forces. No one can say that I didn’t give you a chance.”
The Ghost of the Earth Demon’s words were filled with arrogance and contempt. Of course, with his strength, he had the right to be. In the present Black-Corner Region, it was indeed quite difficult to find someone who could match him in strength. His contemporaries had either perished or left the region, and among the younger generation, the top was perhaps Moke Tianxing, but even they could not match the Ghost of the Earth Demon in strength.
Seeing the Ghost of the Earth Demon’s actions, Su Qian’s face darkened, but before he could move, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him. Han Feng’s smiling voice rang out: “Elder Su Qian, I am your opponent, so please don’t get involved in others’ affairs.”
Seeing Han Feng appear, Su Qian’s face contorted into a sneer. “Han Feng, when the Dean returns, I will tell him all about this. We’ll see who can protect you then!”
Mentioning the Dean, Han Feng’s expression turned slightly unnatural. Clearly, he still feared the legendary Dean. However, this discomfort soon faded. Things had already come to this point, and their enmity with the Gan Nan Academy was deep. There was no use in hiding now. And given the vastness of the Dou Qi continent, if he wanted to hide, even a Dou Zun like Fang Tianchi would not be able to find him. He laughed eerily, “Elder Su Qian, don’t say such things. Fang Tianchi hasn’t returned for over a decade. Who knows if he is even alive?”
Han Feng’s words made Su Qian’s face grow even darker. The elders behind him also flared with anger, glaring fiercely at Han Feng, seemingly ready to attack together.
“If you don’t want the battle to escalate and harm the students, I advise you to be quiet. Otherwise, the experts of the Devilflame Valley are not to be trifled with,” Han Feng said, pointing at the menacing group of Devilflame Valley members nearby, his tone cold and mocking.
Su Qian waved his hand, suppressing the agitated elders. “Just keep an eye on those guys. I can handle myself. If something goes wrong with Xiao Yan, you can help.”
“Roger!” The elders hesitantly responded, bowing respectfully.
“Hehe, Elder Su Qian, you are really wise and considerate,” Han Feng cackled.
Ignoring Han Feng, Su Qian walked forward, his voice calm. “Last time, we couldn’t determine the winner. Today, let me see how strong you, the traitor who betrayed Dan Zun, have become after being transformed into this half-human, half-ghost state by the Soul Hall.”
As the last word fell, Su Qian stomped his foot on the air, unleashing a powerful and overwhelming aura. Under this aura, the space around him began to distort.
Feeling the overwhelming pressure like the might of the heavens, Han Feng’s eyes turned icy. He grinned nastily and said, “Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you.”
With that, he swung his sleeve, and an aura as strong as Su Qian’s surged out, countering the former’s aura.
The two Battle Sect auras clashed in the sky. The students below felt the overwhelming pressure and were startled. Was this the strength of a Battle Sect expert? Just the leaking of their auras was enough to make their Dou Qi stagnate. How could they resist if attacked directly?
As Han Feng and Su Qian moved into battle, the Ghost of the Earth Demon approached Xiao Yan and Little Healer Immortal, stopping about ten meters away. His ghostly eyes stared at them, asking coolly, “Are you going to fight together, or take turns?”
Little Healer Immortal’s face turned cold. She slowly pulled her slender, white hand from her sleeve, and the elongated fingers clenched tightly. A thick, gray-colored Dou Qi burst forth from her body. Her strange, grayish-purple eyes glanced at the Ghost of the Earth Demon before turning to Xiao Yan, whispering, “Let me handle it. Your strength is far too weak compared to his. If he hits you, you will be gravely injured.”
Xiao Yan shook his head, exhaling lightly. “Together. You’re not his match either. Don’t worry, I can protect myself. You don’t need to be distracted.”
He then turned to Zi Yan, “Don’t interfere. This opponent is different.”
Zi Yan, who was itching to fight, deflated but nodded sullenly seeing the serious expression on Xiao Yan’s face.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s resolve, Little Healer Immortal did not press further. She wasn’t a talkative person, and since Xiao Yan was determined, she trusted his judgment. She nodded, her slender, grayish-purple fingernails growing instantly, surrounded by a fragrant, eerie aura…
“Decided?” The Ghost of the Earth Demon, arms crossed, looked down at Xiao Yan and Little Healer Immortal, barely finishing his sentence when a streak of gray force tore through the air, shooting towards him.
“Hmph!” The Ghost of the Earth Demon snarled, unleashing a black chill from within. The gray force froze upon contact, transforming into a foot-long ice block, which shattered into pieces with a crisp sound.
“Didn’t expect you to be a poison master. Truly underestimated you…”
Crushing a small, gray ice shard, the Ghost of the Earth Demon felt a trace of surprise. A cold, sharp voice rang out, and a white figure appeared before the Ghost of the Earth Demon like a phantom. Her grayish-purple nails glinted, slicing through the air and cutting towards his throat.
“Chirp, chirp!” The sharp nails flashed past, but upon hitting the black chill around the Ghost of the Earth Demon, they froze. A five-foot black ice crystal appeared in front of him, and Little Healer Immortal’s nails, having cut halfway through, could no longer advance.
Through the ice, the Ghost of the Earth Demon smiled at her, then vanished in a blur.
Seeing the Ghost of the Earth Demon disappear, Little Healer Immortal’s face paled. “Xiao Yan, be careful! He’s coming for you!”
Just as she shouted, the Ghost of the Earth Demon appeared before Xiao Yan, his bony face grinning. With claw-like fingers, he lunged at Xiao Yan’s throat. The force, if it hit, would undoubtedly pierce Xiao Yan’s throat.
“You sharp-tongued whelp, I despise you. I’ll deal with you first!” Seeing Xiao Yan facing the lethal attack, a chorus of screams rose from the ground…
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