Showing Off Before a Master

At the critical moment, I broke through the obstruction of the two Ice River Valley Elders and rushed in front of Tang Huo'er, shielding her behind me as I faced Tian Nan Zi, who came crushing down like an ancient beast.

"Serpent Coil!"

I roared, my face flushing red as I summoned all my strength and drove my Dou Sheng Right Arm forward in a vicious punch!

The most obvious sensation the instant my fist struck was cold—like my arm had been drenched in "liquid nitrogen." It was so cold I could no longer tell whether it was cold or hot. The Dou Qi wrapped around my arm offered barely any resistance.

Fortunately, the bones in my right hand were Dou Sheng Remains and were unaffected by the cold aura. My heavy punch smashed into the center of Tian Nan Zi's descending right palm.

"Boom!"

As fist and palm collided, an explosive crack like a thunderclap erupted. Amid the wild, scattered force, I was sent flying backward, my back slamming into Tang Huo'er's soft body and driving her back with me.

Tang Huo'er snapped out of her daze and hurriedly helped me dissipate the force. Once we steadied ourselves, she looked at me—only to see me suddenly spit out a mouthful of blood, crimson droplets staining my robes. Her face instantly turned pale.

"Nalan Ye, how are you? Don't die!"

Overcome with anxiety, Tang Huo'er forgot all about her "brother." She stared at me in worry, her eyes already reddening as tears welled up.

Just moments ago, a Seven Star Dou Zong had attacked. She had thought she was certainly doomed, and had already fallen into despair. Yet he had rushed over, blocked that fatal strike for her, and saved her life!

Tang Huo'er's heart was deeply moved. In all