Crushing the Dou Emperor, Everyone is Dumbfounded!

Jia Xing Tian stood with his hands behind his back atop the clouds, his grey robe snapping in the fierce wind.

He gazed at the youth hovering opposite him, wings beating steadily.

A hint of elder-like kindness flickered in his eyes.

Excitement surged within him:

What a godsend!

If he could, right now, take on the role of a senior.

And properly instruct Master Xiao in combat techniques.

Perhaps it would make the master grow closer to him.

Add a bit of goodwill!

But he would have to hold back.

He absolutely must not accidentally injure the master!

The master was accomplished at a young age, reaching Dou King.

But a Dou King before a Dou Emperor was nothing more than a wave of the hand to suppress.

"Master Xiao, I'll suppress my cultivation to a four-star Dou King."

"How about I let you have three moves?"

"Feel free to attack. If you have any doubts about the fight."

"I will teach you everything I know!"

The moment Jia Xing Tian's words left his mouth, Xiao Yan hadn't even responded yet.

Hai Bodong turned his head, staring at him in utter bewilderment:

Wait, what?

Old thing, are you serious?

"Old Rooster, you—"

Hai Bodong's hand gripping the Ice Spear trembled slightly.

He would never forget that day in Yan City:

Xiao Yan had pounded away like a hammer, as if beating a little chick!

He'd crushed that dignified sixth-tier magical beast until it had no temper left.

And if he'd wanted to kill it, it would have been a trivial matter!

Now, watching Jia Xing Tian put on this act of "guiding the younger generation,"

Hai Bodong felt a sour ache in his molars:

Old Rooster, I just hope you don't end up screaming for help later!

Xiao Yan's Four Wings fluttered lightly, crimson flames coalescing into a wave of fire around him:

"Elder Jia shows such kindness; I'd be rude not to accept."

He suddenly turned to look at Hai Bodong:

"Elder Hai, care to join?"

"N-no need!"

Hai Bodong waved his hands repeatedly, nearly dropping the Ice Spear.

"I'll just watch from here!"

He silently retreated a hundred zhang, cursing Jia Xing Tian under his breath for not knowing his limits.

That was a monster who could casually refine a Sixth-grade Pill—did he think he only played with fire?

Yet Jia Xing Tian, seeing this, couldn't help but smile:

Good, good, good!

Who would've thought this old fellow knew his place.

He was giving up the chance to instruct the master to him.

After the fight, he'd have to thank him properly!

Just then, Xiao Yan moved!

"BOOM!!!"

Fingers pressed together like a blade, crimson flames condensed into a hundred-zhang giant ruler and slammed down.

The Wave Splitting Flame Ruler tore through the clouds, the air twisting in an instant.

A surging aura burst forth—in just a single moment!

The instinct of a Dou Emperor's cultivation screamed a frantic warning:

Danger! Danger! Danger!

The scorching heatwave scorched scorch marks onto Jia Xing Tian's gray robe.

Jia Xing Tian's pupils shrank sharply, no longer able to maintain a calm and composed demeanor.

A look of utter bewilderment instantly flashed across his face:

"No, this isn't right!!"

"This is a Dou King!?"

"Old popsicle, I'm not done with you!"

A hundred-foot giant blade pressed down from above, leaving no time to dodge!

Jia Xing Tian, abandoning any pretense of keeping his word, hastily unleashed his strongest cultivation.

The aura of a Peak Dou Huang swept across all directions:

He feared that if he were any slower, he wouldn't even have the chance to go all out.

He swung his heavy staff horizontally to block!

Earth-yellow Dou Qi coalesced into a massive shield.

Yet the moment the giant blade descended, his expression shifted drastically:

How could this force possibly belong to a Four-Star Dou King?!

He couldn't block it!

"Crack, crack!"

It lasted only an instant.

The earth-yellow giant shield was riddled with cracks, then shattered with a roar.

"Boom!"

A violent crimson flame exploded!

A disheveled figure, fully wrapped in Dou Qi, barely escaped from the flames.

"W-wait a—"

"Second move!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Eight Extremes Collapse fist shadows rained down like a torrent!

Each fist carried the might of the Strange Fire.

Countless fist shadows crashed down, blotting out the sky!

Jia Xing Tian's Four Wings flickered with earth-yellow light as he pushed his speed to the limit!

He dodged frantically, his gray robe already riddled with holes from the burns.

Realizing something was wrong, he hurriedly tried to call a halt.

But under the deluge of countless fist shadows, He had no time, nor could he even get a word out!

All he could do was shoot a gritted-teeth glare into the distance, At Hai Bodong, who stood with arms crossed, a faint smirk playing on his face:

Old popsicle, you've set me up like this!

Just you wait!

"Third move!"

Xiao Yan's Four Wings spread wide, crimson fire condensing into a giant sword that slashed down.

Jia Xing Tian's face darkened:

Can't dodge, absolutely can't dodge!

This kid's speed was beyond his comprehension.

Faster than a Dou Emperor by a notch, he had no choice but to go all out:

"Earth Emperor Force · Eight Desolations Break!"

Earth-yellow Dou Qi transformed into a giant eagle, soaring skyward!

It collided head-on with the crimson fire giant sword:

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The moment the Dou Qi clashed, the violent sound seemed ready to burst eardrums!

A small mushroom cloud rose into the sky.

The surging shockwave overturned the wind and scattered the layered clouds!

The violent momentum echoed across heaven and earth!

Energy ripples shredded the clouds for dozens of miles around.

Moonlight poured down like a waterfall...

When the air settled, the two figures appeared in the arena.

Xiao Yan was spotless, not a speck of dust on him, while Jia Xing Tian's robes were tattered and torn.

Just as he thought the battle was over and breathed a sigh of relief, Jia Xing Tian—

Suddenly heard a crisp, commanding voice ring out over the scene:

"Armament, open!"

Blazing crimson flames surged, wrapping inch by inch around Xiao Yan's entire body!

When the fire receded, a crimson armor covered him from head to toe!

Under the moonlight, it refracted a dazzling red glow!

Xiao Yan's aura climbed steadily.

As the last wisp of crimson flame sank into his brow, the pressure of a one-star Dou Emperor swept across the entire field!

"This—this is impossible!"

Jia Xing Tian's pupils shrank:

What kind of secret technique could temporarily boost someone by an entire major realm?!

Is he even human??

At this moment, he could clearly, truly, and solidly feel from Xiao Yan—

That vast, majestic aura!

It was the genuine mark of a Dou Emperor!

Jia Xing Tian was utterly stunned now. The worldview he had built over years—

Shattered in an instant:

Hai Bodong had already retreated a thousand zhang away.

The Ice Spear in his hand trembled involuntarily:

"I knew it!"

"This kid is truly monstrous!"

But wasn't this scene a bit too grand?

He kind of regretted not warning that stubborn old man earlier.

"Flame Wings, Heaven Slash!"

The Crimson Fire Four Wings swelled a hundred zhang, slashing down like heavenly blades!

"Chi!!!"

An intensely blazing crimson edge flashed!

The surging aura stirred the power of heaven and earth!

The violent force crushed all four poles and eight directions!

"Boom! Crack!"

The giant earthen eagle Jia Xing Tian unleashed with all his might—

Though imposing, was cleaved in two and dissipated in an instant!

The earthen-yellow barrier raised by his full Dou Qi shattered on the spot!

His entire body plummeted to the ground like a meteor.

But at the last moment, Xiao Yan held back as much as he could!

That slash, though it broke through Jia Xing Tian's technique and barrier—

Did no real harm to his actual body.

This was also thanks to Xiao Yan's absolute control over the Strange Fire.

Otherwise, an attack already launched wouldn't be so easy to rein in!

Jia Xing Tian spread his Fighting Wings midair, struggling to steady himself.

But:

"Boom!"

The bluestone ground before the Nalan Mansion was blasted into a ten-zhang crater.

When the dust cleared, everyone saw Jia Xing Tian lying disheveled at the bottom of the pit.

And Xiao Yan stood at the edge, hands clasped behind his back.

"Elder Jia, you yield."

Everyone around had long since gone slack-jawed, not a single word spoken.

From the moment Xiao Yan struck with his first move.

Every spectator on the ground had their minds short-circuit.

Even now, they were churning wildly, with no sign of stopping:

A Dou King, not even a high-level one at that.

And you're telling me he crushed a Peak Dou Huang?

Jia Xing Tian scrambled up from the dirt pit, disheveled.

The man who always clung to the Imperial Family's lofty dignity

Suddenly, out of nowhere, let loose a string of curses:

"You old popsicle, I *******!"

"You absolute *****..."