Heavenly Disaster Lightning

The Inner Courtyard of the Jia Nan Academy.

The flames emanating from the Heavenly Flame Training Tower rose over a hundred feet high.

Then!

A ferocious, semi-transparent snake head slowly rose to the surface.

All players present received the message:

[Ding! Players please note: The Fallen Heart Flame has broken free of its seal in a serpentine form, officially commencing the main storyline – "The Canaan Academy Disaster"!]

Zi Yan and Xiao Xun'er have arrived at Yang Shan's side.

Zi Yan muttered, "This thing isn't alive!"

Xiao Xun'er: "It is indeed rare for Heavenly Flames to develop sentience."

Yang Shan: "Do you know the art of sealing?"

Xiao Xun'er shook her head, while Zi Yan went even further and said:

"No, I only eat spiritual plants and then sleep."

Yang Shan: "."

Zi Yan has always wanted to reach the Dou Zong level to reveal her true form. For her, practicing Dou Technique is a waste of time that would otherwise be used to improve her cultivation.

So this little girl, apart from her Bloodline Secret Skill, really doesn't know any Dou Technique, she relies entirely on brute force!

Yang Shan: "Since you don't know how to do it, then you can't be of much help for the time being!"

Yang Shan was preparing to activate his Dou Qi Transformation Wings.

Xiao Xun'er grabbed Yang Shan's hand. "Junior, you..."

Yang Shan comforted them, "It's alright, I have Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning. I'll go help the Great Elder and the others."

Xiao Xun'er: "I have one too! I'll have one with you."

Yang Shan gave Xiao Xun'er Xiao Xun'er deep look, then leaned close to her ear:

"Senior, although I'm just guessing, you probably can't use that thing in public. Don't worry, the elders of the Jia Nan Academy aren't made of paper. I'm just going to help out!"

Xiao Xun'er then let go of her hand.

Zi Yan: "I'll go too."

Yang Shan: "Do you possess Heaven and Earth Oddities?"

Zi Yan: "No."

Yang Shan laughed and said, "Get out of the way!"

Only Su Yitang was cheering Yang Shan on.

But her words of encouragement were particularly special:

"Ha! Boss, you're going to show off again. How many girls are you going to charm this time!"

How comforting that sounds! Yang Shan quietly instructed, "Be careful, the plot has started, and those people from the Black-Corner Region will probably be here soon."

Su Yitang: "Yes, don't worry, I'm always ready!"

Crimson Light Wings appeared behind Yang Shan, and he burst forth.

Watching Yang Shan's departing figure, Xiao Xun'er walked to the side and used a special method to send a Ling Ying message to Ling Ying, who was hiding in the shadows. "Elder Ling."

Ling Ying: "Young Miss, I..."

Xiao Xun'er: "I understand. I don't know how to use the Golden Emperor Burning Flame, but I absolutely cannot watch Jia Nan Academy be destroyed. This place holds my memories. My junior brother said to follow my heart!"

Xiao Xun'er faced many limitations when she ventured out to gain experience.

The Golden Emperor Burning Flame must never be used in crowded places.

Otherwise, not only would Xiao Xun'er herself be immediately taken back to her clan, but Ling Ying, as Xiao Xun'er's protector, would also suffer the same fate. For Ling Ying's sake, Xiao Xun'er cannot use the Golden Emperor Burning Flame.

But she also wanted to help Jia Nan Academy.

We have no choice but to let Ling Ying take action.

In any case, Great Elder Su Qian had already noticed Ling Ying.

As long as Ling Ying and she don't get involved in public, there won't be any problems.

Let Ling Ying pretend to be an academy elder in front of the students! At this moment, the python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame has already broken free from the pillar of fire.

The translucent snake body, over ten zhang long, appeared even more terrifying in the firelight.

The Heart Flame Python was staring at Su Qian with its white, triangular pupils!

It was this old scoundrel who had been fighting against it for over a hundred years! He was the reason it couldn't break the seal! The Heart Flame Python hissed piercingly at Su Qian.

There were also eighteen elders beside Su Qian.

This includes Elder Xing, Three Star Dou Huang level expert, and Fire Elder, a two- Dou Emperor level expert.

The remaining sixteen are all at the Dou Wang realm.

"Form ranks!"

Following Su Qian's command, the elders dispersed and surrounded the Heart Fire Python! Eighteen powerful Dou Qi qi surged forth.

Su Qian then activated a large amount of metallic Dou Qi, condensing it into a huge bronze mirror.

The eighteen streams of Dou Qi struck the bronze mirror, reflecting countless tiny rays of light, much like light refracting.

The eighteen elders changed formation again, and these tiny rays of light intertwined repeatedly in a short time, forming an extremely tight energy network in the sky.

At that moment, the Heart Flame Python had just gathered its flames and was spewing them out from its mouth.

Su Qian pulled with both hands, and saw the energy net, more than a hundred feet long and wide, in the sky cover the Heart Flame Python and collide with the flames.

The two sides had actually started a war of attrition! This sight in the sky excited all the players in the Inner Courtyard.

The grand scenes described in the original novel with extensive text can now be experienced firsthand today!

Many players even wanted to rush into the combat zone!

Of course, they didn't intend to directly refine the Fallen Heart Flame.

Few players know exactly how to refine this thing! Even in the original novel, Xiao Yan was dragged into the underground Magma World by this Fire Python. He only managed to refine the Fallen Heart Flame by chance, thanks to the "Flame Mantra," the protection of Yao Lao, and the countless rare and precious materials in his Storage Ring.

The Heart Flame Python is currently fighting with many elders of the Inner Courtyard, and it doesn't seem like it has any chance of being refined.

Otherwise, at the very least, the system should provide some kind of notification, right?

In addition, Ruo Lin and many other mentors who, like her, had temporarily resigned from their positions in the Outer Courtyard to pursue their Dou Wang) goals in the Inner Courtyard were also present, maintaining order.

All the trainees were kept at a distance.

Of course, some players were unconvinced, believing they were the chosen ones. "Mentor, why won't you let us pass?"

Ruo Lin's expression was extremely serious:

"Fellow students, I know you are worried about the elders, but you should try to stay away from the battle zone right now. Getting involved won't help you at all! On the contrary, it will only cause trouble for the elders!"

"Stay put! The elders will naturally be able to suppress that python again!"

A player pointed to the crimson figure flying towards the battle zone in the sky:

"But why was he able to go?"

Ruo Lin said irritably:

"Yang Shan is Five-Star Dou Wang, what's your strength?"

"I'm Five-Star Dou Ling!"

"Go away, stop causing trouble!"

Su Qian naturally noticed Yang Shan as well. "Yang Shan, classmate!"

Yang Shan smiled and said:

"Great Elder, as a member of the academy, I cannot stand idly by when the academy is in trouble. I came here without prior notice. Please forgive Great Elder!"

Su Qian was currently focused entirely on fighting the Heart Flame Python, but he still answered:

"Good! Yang Shan, I'm very pleased that you have this intention! Feel free to make your move, I will cooperate with you!"

If we're talking about who among the Inner Courtyard students is most qualified to participate in this great battle against the Fallen Heart Flame, then it can only be Yang Shan!

In the entire Inner Courtyard, he was the only one who possessed a rare and wondrous Heaven and Earth Oddities that even Dou Zong experts envied! Because it contained the Might of Heaven and Earth, the Heaven and Earth Oddities had a suppressive effect on the Dou Qi of most cultivators to varying degrees.

Especially for Fire Attribute cultivators, Fire Elder, being a two- Dou Emperor, could only obediently pour his Dou Qi into the energy network.

The Tier 7 Beast Flame he used was a complete joke in front of the Fallen Heart Flame!

For cultivators of other attributes, the power of their battle Dou Qi would decrease by at least 30% to 40% when facing the Heart Flame Python.

Even Su Qian was the same.

Only Yang Shan's Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning also contain the Might of Heaven and Earth.

Although it cannot compare to the Heart Flame Python, the Heart Flame Python is also unable to suppress Yang Shan in any way in terms of combat power!

Yang Shan soared to a higher point in the clouds.

With a loud boom, crimson lightning flashed in the clouds.

Immediately following was Yang Shan's voice. "Great Elder!"

Su Qian: "Go ahead and chop!"

The terrain and environment also affect the combat power of cultivators.

If a Water Attribute cultivator were to fight in magma, his combat power would naturally decline.

Yang Shan deliberately flew to the clouds because the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning was already being nurtured in the tribulation clouds of the Triple Heaven. Activating the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning in the clouds would naturally make it more powerful.

Yang Shan mobilized five hundred Dou Qi at once, generating a large number of Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning.

The Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning that came into contact with the clouds seemed to come alive, frolicking and weaving through the clouds.

Yang Shan used his powerful Soul Strength to gather the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning.

He himself appeared below the clouds, his right hand raised high.

After taking a deep breath, he uttered five words in a voice as clear as a bell:

"Great Desolation Imprisoning Sky Finger!"

Xiao Aotian, who was watching the show, was stunned. "What? There's something like this in Battle Through the Heavens?"

Of course not.

But Yang Shan always felt that if he was going to put on such a show, it would be really out of place if he didn't add some awesome "voice-over".

As Yang Shan pointed his finger down, thunder rumbled again from the clouds.

A Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, no thinner than the Heart Flame Python, fell from the clouds, like a blood dragon descending.

Su Qian opened a gap in the energy network at the opportune moment.

The Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning suddenly darted in and slammed into the Heart Flame Python's head!

The flames burning on the Heart Flame Python's body immediately shrank, and the snake's body, which was floating in mid-air, fell down more than ten feet before stopping.

The Overload generated by lightning and fire cannot be triggered simply by the collision of lightning and fire.

The difference in Overload Fire Energy is not significant; it is merely one of the triggering conditions.

But more important are the ratio of the two energies and the details of their manipulation.

Just like in the original work, the two Heavenly Flames are generally incompatible.

Putting them together will only result in mutual repulsion, or the strong devouring the weak.

Only by forcibly suppressing the two strange flames with Soul Strength, like Xiao Yan did, and finding a balance point, can the two Heavenly Flames be brought together temporarily without incident. After condensing into the "Buddha Fury Fire Lotus," they can be thrown out to cause an energy imbalance, which will produce an extremely terrifying explosion.

Otherwise, the explosive force of that massive cluster of Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning colliding with the Fallen Heart Flame would have instantly shattered the energy network constructed by the Inner Courtyard elders! Or to put it in a more mystical way:

The Fallen Heart Flame refuses to cooperate with your Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning.

Therefore, Yang Shan's Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning and the collision with the Heart Flame Python were essentially a mutual consumption of energy.

This was the first time the Heart Flame Python had encountered such a situation since it was a baby.

It is intelligent and already has the concept of "pain".

Pain is the result of one's own energy depletion.

Like the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, it is Heaven and Earth Oddities. The restraining effect of the Fallen Heart Flame is nothing in front of the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning! Seeing the miserable state of the Fallen Heart Flame, Yang Shan had a rough estimate of the strength of the Fallen Heart Flame.

Tian Yao Company has established a level called "The Origin of Heaven and Earth Oddities".

The origin of the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning is now capable of unleashing its full power at the Dou Wang level.

The essence of this Fallen Heart Flame should be able to provide a full boost to those at the Dou Emperor level.

If the Fallen Heart Flame has a "Dou Zong- level amplification", it will probably be very difficult to strike it.

The Fallen Heart Flame caused headaches for the elders of the Inner Courtyard, mainly because the underground Magma World provided an almost endless source of fire that acted as a "power bank" for the Fallen Heart Flame.

Moreover, the intelligent Fallen Heart Flame can also mobilize a portion of magma to fight for it.

With the added Might of Heaven and Earth, the combat strength of the Fallen Heart Flame can soar dramatically.

That slash just now caused very obvious damage to the Heart Flame Python.

But it's absolutely impossible to actually injure the Heart Flame Python.

Even draining Yang Shan's Dou Qi wouldn't be enough! All Yang Shan could do was consume the power of the Heart Flame Python and, with the help of Su Qian and the other elders, successfully reseal it.

The Heart Flame Python had recovered and stretched out its head, hissing loudly at Yang Shan.

Its enormous body, several dozen feet long, tumbled as it was about to fly into the sky.

But how could Su Qian grant its wish? "Stop right there!"

The gap in the energy network closed, and the Heart Flame Python crashed into it, creating ripples.

But the Heart Flame Python itself was also knocked senseless and disoriented.

Yang Shan quickly popped a Qi Return Pill into his mouth.

Again!

Thunder roared again.

The crimson light shining through the clouds was clearly visible even from a great distance.

This scene left countless players stunned.

"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!"

"This is like Thor descending to earth!"

"Unusual lightning striking Heavenly Flames? This scene isn't even this outrageous in the original story!"

"Quick, quick, record it! If Tian Yao Company ever makes a retrospective of iconic scenes from the Battle Through the Heavens game, this scene will definitely be included!" "Damn, even the Fallen Heart Flame was stunned by this! Yang Shan, the Great God, is truly beyond powerful!"

Looking at Yang Shan, who was frantically "radiating charm" in the sky, Xiao Aotian was incredibly jealous. "Damn! He's the one who's been putting on a show all by himself!"

Su Yitang even noticed that many female gamers around her had stars in their eyes. "Wow! So handsome!"

"I used to think Yang Shan wasn't as handsome Lin Xiuya, but now I've changed my mind!"

"Oh my god, Yang Shan is exactly my type, ah... I'm wet!"

"You slut, don't you like women?"

"I don't care, I'm determined to find a way to take down Yang Shan!"

Hearing those absurd remarks, Su Yitang was truly at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Perhaps because it was a game, many girls also let their inner wildness out.

But to be honest...

All 30,000+ players in the Inner Courtyard were watching the show.

Yang Shan was the only one who got involved!

A crimson light Cloud Piercing, controlling the thunder.

Even Su Qian, a Dou Zong, seems to be playing along with Yang Shan.

Su Yitang used to say that Yang Shan was a Old Schemer.

But faced with this scene, Su Yitang couldn't help but sincerely say, "The boss is really handsome!"

Yang Shan used the phrase "Heavenly Disaster Lightning" three times in succession.

Since he lacked any real Dou Technique, Yang Shan could only rely on his own Dou Qi to condense Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning and engage in the most direct energy exchange.

Therefore, Yang Shan's Dou Qi was severely depleted.

According to the plot, the people from the Black-Corner Region should arrive soon.

Yang Shan also needs to recover his Dou Qi quickly.

I made this special trip mainly to gain more credit.

In this storyline, there are no "missions" to speak of, and players cannot determine what they need to do through methods such as "points".

However, after this storyline, the Inner Courtyard will definitely provide a large reward.

Whoever does the most work and makes the greatest contribution will be able to obtain top-tier items from the Inner Courtyard!

The three Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning strikes completely stunned the Heart Flame Python.

It had already consumed a lot of energy to break the seal, and even though Yang Shan's Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning source was a level below the Fallen Heart Flame, it still caused significant depletion to it.

"Great Elder!"

"I understand. Thank you for your hard work, Little Friend Yang Shan!"

Su Qian changed her way of addressing Yang Shan from "classmate" to "young friend"! [Ding! Player, please note that your actions have greatly impressed Su Qian Su Qian, and her favorability towards you has increased by +10! Current favorability: 15!]

Yang Shan had previously made significant contributions to the Jia Nan Academy by taking on numerous missions in the Enforcement Team, so Su Qian had a five-point favorability rating towards Yang Shan.

This adds ten points directly, which shows that Yang Shan did play a significant role in dealing with the Fallen Heart Flame.

After all, among all the students in the Inner Courtyard, only Yang Shan stood up at this moment! Yang Shan landed on the ground, originally intending to go to the "student area" marked out by the instructors, including Ruo Lin.

But when he saw that many female players were looking at him like a big bad wolf looking at a little white rabbit, Yang Shan decisively chickened out!

"Su Yitang! Su Yitang!"

"Boss, I'm here!"

Su Yitang was overjoyed to hear Yang Shan call her name first, and she activated her Dou Qi Transformation Wings to fly over.

In addition, many female students were dissatisfied:

"Why is she allowed to go?"

Ruo Lin: "She is the Dou Wang!"

Ruo Lin finished speaking, Xiao Xun'er and Zi Yan also activated their Dou Qi Transformation Wings towards Yang Shan.

Ruo Lin was almost speechless. "How come Yang Shan is so popular with girls? It's infuriating, if only I weren't a bit older."

Xiao Xun'er asked with concern, "Junior, are you alright?"

Zi Yan asked with concern, "Yang Shan, is he alright?"

Yang Shan nodded to Xiao Xun'er, then rolled his eyes at Zi Yan.

He didn't need to say a word; his meaning was clear enough! The Dou Qi recovery speed of the "Wrathful Thunder Mystic Skill" was relatively slow, so Yang Shan didn't have much time to waste.

"Protect me."

After saying this Yang Shan sat cross-legged on the ground and began to circulate his internal energy.

Su Yitang and Xiao Xun'er exchanged a glance but neither spoke.

Only Zi Yan, with her thick skin, was still complaining. "I came to see you out of kindness, and you rolled your eyes at me. Humph, once the old man seals up that snake, I'm going to beat you up!"

Xiao Xun'er asked secretly, "Elder Ling, why aren't you making a move?"

Ling Ying replied, "I would like to help, but I don't know how to use the seal that Su Qian and the others used. Going there might just make things worse!"

"It's all thanks to Miss's good judgment! Yang Shan's abilities are truly remarkable. If he hadn't died young, his story would surely have been passed down throughout the Dou Qi Continent!"

Xiao Xun'er was overjoyed to see Yang Shan meditating so earnestly and to hear Ling Ying's sincere praise.

"My junior won't die young, I believe in him!"

The Heart Flame Python had lost a significant amount of power due to the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning.

It tried several times to break free of its restraints.

However, the energy network constructed under Su Qian's leadership was extremely tough, and the Heart Flame Python just couldn't break through it no matter what.

Seeing the Heart Flame Python hiss angrily, Su Qian sneered:

"Just you wait, it won't be long before you'll have to obediently get back to your old man!"

The Heart Flame Python's breaking free from its seal this time was premeditated, and it had accumulated a large amount of energy.

Even if a great deal of energy is depleted, it will be difficult for Su Qian and the elders to seal it quickly.

Therefore, Su Qian did not take any risks and held the line to the death.

After a long while, Hu Qian, the dean of the Outer Courtyard, arrived with a large number of elders.

Su Qian finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Old man, you're too slow!"

Hu Qian laughed loudly, "What's wrong? You can't settle this matter without me?"

Su Qian: "Look at you, so capable! Once the seal is complete, I'll have to give you a good talking to!"

Hu Qian: "Alright, alright, I don't want to argue with you. Elders, make your move!"

Given the urgency of the situation, the elders of the Outer Courtyard immediately dispersed.

The infusion of a large amount of Dou Qi restored the energy network that had been significantly depleted.

The Heart Flame Python panicked and tried to break through several times, but the energy net prevented it from escaping even an inch.

Upon seeing this, Su Qian immediately shouted, "Everyone, change formation!"

In the sky, various Dou Qi intertwined closely, forming a second layer of energy network, followed by a third layer.

Su Qian's hand seals changed repeatedly:

"Three-Fold Seal!"

The three-layered energy network merged into one, completely trapping the Heart Flame Python.

The Heart Flame Python struggled desperately, but to no avail.

Su Qian cursed:

"Still struggling? I'll send you back right now!"

Just as Su Qian was about to move the Heart Flame Python back to the bottom of the tower, a large fluctuation from the east caused Su Qian's smile to suddenly freeze.

"Wow! If I'm not mistaken, the true form of this Fire Python should be the Fallen Heart Flame, ranked fourteenth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, right?"

Su Qian looked in the direction from which the sound came.

Nearly a hundred figures flew across the sky in a bustling crowd.

Every one of them had condensing light wings on their backs!

The handsome man at the head, dressed in Alchemist's robe, stared greedily at the Heart Flame Python bound by the energy net:

"They've already developed sentience, Great Elder Su Qian. Jia Nan Academy has kept this a secret very well!"

Su Qian narrowed his eyes and sneered, "So it's Medicine Emperor Han Feng of the Black-Corner Region!"

Han Feng, on the other hand, appeared quite modest. "Oh! Great Elder Su, you're too kind. What 'Medicine King'? It was just a gift from some friends in the Black-Corner Region. Don't take it seriously!"

Hu Qian's temper was much more volatile than Su Qian's. "Han Feng, you trespassed into my Jia Nan Academy without prior notice. What do you want?"

Han Feng is fine on his own.

But behind him followed nearly a hundred people, all of whom were at least Dou Wang level experts! Most importantly, Hu Qian saw quite a few "familiar faces" among them! The fourth-ranked "Ban Lao" on the Black Ranking, whose Thousand Speck City had a history of conflict with the Jia Nan Academy!

In addition, there is Fan Lao, who ranks fifth on the Black Ranking; Yan Zhe, the sect leader of the Earth Flame Sect ninth on the Black Ranking; Yuan Yi, the sect leader of the Eight Gates, who ranks tenth on the Black Ranking.

Whether it's Dou Emperor or Dou Wang, their numbers have already surpassed those of the Jia Nan Academy!

Su Qian was secretly surprised:

"Is this the power of the Medicine King?"