In the empty field littered with debris, Hu Jia and three freshmen looked at the last retreating member of the “Black Evil Team” and let out a long sigh of relief. Their legs gave way, and they plopped down on the ground, their rapid breathing sounding like a bellows. Around the field, as the last member of the “Black Evil Team,” aside from Sha Tie, was defeated, the freshmen who had been tense with nerves could no longer contain their excitement and joy. Ignoring their injuries, they leaped up, shouting wildly, and in an instant, a cacophony of cries filled the air.
Xun Er wiped the sweat from her forehead with a delicate hand. The golden light emanating from her body dimmed slightly. This round of rescue had indeed been quite challenging for her. If it weren’t for the high level of her cultivation technique, she might have ended up like Wu Hao, weakened by the excessive consumption of her Dou Qi.
Leaning against a tree, Xun Er took advantage of this brief respite to glance at Xiao Yan’s battle. Seeing that although Xiao Yan was being pressed hard by his opponent, he still showed no signs of defeat, she relaxed, and a smile blossomed on her face, stunning Su Xiao and the others beside her.
“Xiao Yan and his team have started to gain the upper hand in this battle.”
Su Xiao sighed, his expression a mix of amazement and resignation. He had never expected such a shocking turn of events in the “Fire Energy Hunt” after so many years of relative calm. Su Xiao had originally planned to get some Fire Energy from the freshmen to enter the “Heavenly Flame Refining Tower” for a period of cultivation. Instead, he not only failed to get any Fire Energy but also lost his own. It was truly a case of losing the general and the army.
Beside him, Ling Bai and Yan exchanged glances, both giving a wry smile. Such a situation was indeed very unlucky.
“If this guy enters the Inner Academy and focuses on cultivating in the ‘Heavenly Flame Refining Tower’ for a while, he might be able to make it into the ‘Strong Rank.'”
Su Xiao shifted his body, leaning more comfortably against the tree, and turned his gaze to Xiao Yan, who was fighting fiercely with Sha Tie. There was an undeniable admiration in his voice. Although he had already held Xiao Yan in high regard, he had not expected the latter to withstand Sha Tie for so long. After all, Sha Tie was a seasoned fighter in the Inner Academy’s arena, with a wealth of combat experience. Even low-level Dou Spirit experts with little combat experience found it difficult to defeat him. This showed how rich Sha Tie’s combat experience was. Yet, despite his superior strength and extensive experience, he could not defeat Xiao Yan, leaving Su Xiao and the others astonished by Xiao Yan’s tenacity.
Of course, they did not know that if it weren’t for the green flame in Xiao Yan’s hand, which had made Sha Tie suffer greatly, it would have been difficult for Xiao Yan to hold his own for so long based on his current strength alone.
Hearing Su Xiao’s words, Ling Bai and Yan nodded silently. Xiao Yan’s performance had far exceeded their expectations. To reach the level of a six-star Great Dou Master at such a young age, his cultivation talent was truly remarkable. They had no doubt that he could enter the Inner Academy’s “Strong Rank.”
After resting for about two or three minutes, Xun Er, Hu Jia, and the others stood up again. They exchanged glances, nodded, and green and gold Dou Qi surged from their bodies. Then, they moved to encircle Xiao Yan and Sha Tie, ready to strike at any opportunity.
The other three freshmen, having exhausted their Dou Qi, could only watch helplessly. They were now too weak to offer any assistance, and their current situation was beyond their ability to intervene.
*Bang!*
The fist enveloped in green flames collided heavily with Sha Tie’s fist, which was covered in dark golden Dou Qi armor, producing a sharp clashing sound.
Feeling the powerful force from the impact, Xiao Yan’s shoulders trembled rapidly, and his muscles rippled like water. Taking a deep breath, his black pupils suddenly filled with green flames. A low growl escaped from his throat, and the crystal within his Qi Sea quivered rapidly. Green flames rushed from the Naling Space, surging through his meridians and into his arms.
“Ha!”
As Xiao Yan’s shout faded, green flames flared up on his arm, forming a large flame that swept over the point of contact, instantly engulfing Sha Tie’s Dou Qi armor. A sizzling sound immediately rang out from the armor.
As the green flame surged out, Xiao Yan’s face grew slightly darker. Using such a large amount of a different fire for an attack not only consumed a great deal of Dou Qi but also placed a heavy burden on his soul power.
The sudden appearance of the green flame on his body caused Sha Tie’s face, hidden behind his Dou Qi armor, to change dramatically. The intense heat seeped through the armor, turning his skin red.
“Damn it! What kind of flame is this?”
Sha Tie was extremely frustrated. In the previous battle, every time he was about to hit Xiao Yan, the green flame would surge forward, forcing him to retreat. Despite the prolonged confrontation, he had gained nothing and was instead constrained by Xiao Yan. Just as he managed to land a hard punch, the cursed strange flame clung to him, making this battle humiliating.
Although he was furious, Sha Tie retreated hurriedly, the things he bumped into instantly burning to ashes. In the eyes of the others, Sha Tie now resembled a green-flamed figure, constantly retreating in disarray.
The turtle-shell-like hard armor on Sha Tie’s body began to fade under the burning of the green flame. As the Dou Qi armor became translucent, the green flame, no longer controlled by Xiao Yan, suddenly disappeared.
The sudden disappearance of the green flame gave Sha Tie, drenched in sweat, a momentary reprieve. If the flame had continued, he wasn’t sure how long his flesh could withstand it once the armor broke.
Relieved, Sha Tie gritted his teeth and looked up at Xiao Yan. Seeing the other’s slightly darkened face, he couldn’t help but smirk. But before his sneer fully formed, his face froze.
Under Sha Tie’s gaze, Xiao Yan, whose face had darkened, waved his hand, and a jade bottle appeared. He quickly poured out three round pills, swallowed them in front of Sha Tie, and the initial effects of the medicine quickly set in. Though Xiao Yan’s face remained somewhat dark, it was better than before.
Swallowing the pills like candy, Xiao Yan raised his head and smiled at Sha Tie. With a slight tremor of his hands, the green flame that made Sha Tie’s face stiffen reappeared, though clearly less powerful than before. Nevertheless, it still made Sha Tie’s lips twitch.
“Damn it… even if this guy is an alchemist, he doesn’t need to eat like this, right? Are these pills free?”
Sha Tie’s face was a bit green, his heart filled with bitter anger. Fighting with the mysterious green flame was already unfair, but this guy treated pills like beans to recover his depleted Dou Qi. What was the point of continuing this fight?
Seeing Sha Tie’s expression, Xiao Yan chuckled, glanced at Xun Er and Hu Jia, and then, with a nod, the three of them dashed forward, unleashing a fierce attack. Sha Tie’s turtle-shell-like Dou Qi armor had almost been reduced to nothing by Xiao Yan’s Blue Lotus Earth Heart Fire. Now was the time to strike.
“Wait!”
The green flame in Sha Tie’s eyes rapidly expanded, reminding him of the pain from the previous burns. Glancing at his four fallen comrades, he shook his head in frustration and took a deep breath. His shout, like a thunderclap, startled everyone.
The three attacks, just half a meter from Sha Tie, abruptly stopped. The three of them stepped back, and Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, smiling, “What?”
“We lost…”
Sha Tie sighed, utterly dejected. He didn’t believe they had any chance of turning things around. Without the green flame in Xiao Yan’s hand, he might have taken on all three, but alas…
The sound of Sha Tie’s reluctant surrender echoed in the forest. Everyone fell silent, shocked by his sudden admission. From the earlier battle, Xiao Yan had been under pressure, and everyone expected a more brutal fight. But…
After a moment, the freshmen finally came to their senses, and a thunderous cheer shook the forest.
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