Battle Skill Grand Perfection

"No wonder he was Venerable Yao, Yao Chen, who once dominated the Battle Qi Continent. Even as nothing more than a soul body now, the attack he unleashed still possessed such world-destroying power!"

Xiao Han took the blow head-on and could feel the terror contained within this Earth Tier Battle Skill.

Fortunately, after using the Dou Huang Experience Card, his aura now surpassed Yao Chen's by a level.

Stone Shattering Palm

Stone Shattering Palm: a Yellow Tier Low Grade battle skill of the Xiao Clan in Wutan City.

Although it was merely the lowest-ranked battle skill, its power was still not to be underestimated in Xiao Han's hands.

Dense battle qi condensed into a transparent gigantic palm.

The enormous palm stood several zhang tall. Its palm wind howled, and the piercing sound of air tearing apart was deafening. Wherever the giant palm passed, the ground cracked inch by inch. The gale it created uprooted the surrounding trees.

Bang

When the giant palm came into contact with the tide of Heavenly Flames, it was like striking ocean waves with all one's strength. Streams of Heavenly Flames splashed out like droplets of water, scattering in every direction.

Whether flowers, grass, trees, or boulders weighing several tons, the moment they were touched by those splashing Heavenly Flames, they all exploded into piles of powder.

In the blink of an eye, the summit of the Xiao Clan's Back Mountain had been leveled by countless turbulent streams of energy.

After that move, Yao Chen looked at Xiao Han with an extremely solemn expression, mixed with a trace of apprehension. "Battle Skill Grand Perfection."

Battle skill proficiency could be divided into four realms from low to high: Beginner, Minor Success, Major Success, and Grand Perfection.

What rank was Flame Splitting Wave Ruler? An Earth Tier Battle Skill.

And what rank was Stone Shattering Palm? Yellow Tier Low Grade.

Yao Chen was incomparably shocked. Xiao Han had used the lowest-ranked Yellow Tier battle skill to block his Earth Tier Battle Skill.

Of course, there was a difference in their cultivation realms. But given the vast gap in age and battle skill rank, Xiao Han's ability to block one of Yao Chen's moves left Yao Chen utterly astonished.

Unable to help himself, Yao Chen praised him, "Not bad. At such a young age, you've cultivated a Yellow Tier Low Grade battle skill to the realm of Grand Perfection. With such talent, you are a genius among geniuses!"

Xiao Han smiled faintly.

Yao Chen might not have known that Xiao Han possessed System Xiao Ai as his Golden Finger. Any battle skill in his hands would immediately reach the realm of Grand Perfection. There was no need for him to train day and night like ordinary people.

Noticing the apprehension in Yao Chen's eyes, Xiao Han extended the olive branch once more. "Old Man Yao, it isn't too late for you to change your mind."

If there was anyone in the Battle Through the Heavens Continent worthy of Xiao Han's respect, Yao Chen counted as one.

He sympathized with Yao Chen's experiences. If possible, Xiao Han would rather not make a move against Old Man Yao.

In Xiao Han's tone, the way he addressed Old Man Yao had already changed from Yao Chen to Old Man Yao.

"Hmph."

Yao Chen's gaze remained incomparably firm as he said decisively, "Little fellow, it's still the same thing. You make me feel very uneasy. Besides, how could I, the mighty Venerable Yao, possess only this little bit of skill? This next move will surely kill you!"

Yao Chen's aura rose sharply. Layers of frost rapidly condensed on the ground around him.

The frost was exceedingly strange. The ground beneath it had all turned brick red, as though it had been scorched by fire.

"Bone Spirit Cold Flame!"

Xiao Han frowned. He knew that was not frost at all, but rather a peculiar trait of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, ranked eleventh on the Heavenly Flame Ranking.

Back then, Yao Chen had nearly lost his own life in order to obtain this Heavenly Flame.

"That's right, it is the Bone Spirit Cold Flame."

A blue flame flickered in Yao Chen's eyes. "Little fellow, you invited me kindly, but don't blame me. This world has always been heartless. The weak are prey to the strong, and the strong are revered. Letting you die beneath my Heavenly Flame is a gift to you!"

A lie!

It was completely a lie!

The combat power Xiao Han had displayed had already far exceeded Yao Chen's expectations.

At this moment, Yao Chen was a soul body. He had only just awakened, and expending a great amount of soul energy and Heavenly Flame energy was extremely disadvantageous to him. Therefore, Yao Chen wanted a quick battle.

Moreover, the Xiao Clan estate at the foot of the Back Mountain had already noticed the disturbance here. Many members of the Xiao Clan were rushing in this direction.

Why did Yao Chen want to kill Xiao Han? Because Xiao Han knew of his existence. Likewise, if more people learned of his existence, it would inevitably attract pursuit from the Soul Hall and the traitor Han Feng. That was not what he wanted.

Therefore, Yao Chen wanted a quick battle.

"Master, run!"

At that moment, System Xiao Ai suddenly raised a red alert. "Master, Xiao Ai estimates there is a ninety-nine percent chance that you will be unable to withstand the Bone Spirit Cold Flame."

Xiao Han ignored Xiao Ai's warning. If he had not fought Yao Chen, Xiao Han would not have been confident of succeeding. But after the battle, Xiao Han had at least a fifty percent chance. He said lightly, "Old Man Yao, believe me. Even the Bone Spirit Cold Flame in your hand cannot pose an effective threat to me."

"Shameless boasting!"

Hiss

Yao Chen moved, unwilling to waste another moment. His entire body became like a phantom, leaving layered afterimages as he lunged at Xiao Han.

Thud

It was blocked.

No, it was caught.

Yao Chen discovered in astonishment that Xiao Han had not dodged. With Xiao Han's abilities, he absolutely could have dodged. But Xiao Han had not.

Not only had Xiao Han not dodged Yao Chen's attack, but the moment Yao Chen struck Xiao Han's chest, Xiao Han's hand had tightly seized the hand Yao Chen used to attack him.

"You..."

Yao Chen stared at Xiao Han in utter shock.

What kind of fighting style was this? Yao Chen had fought through a lifetime of campaigns, yet he had never seen such a fighting style.

Experience told Yao Chen that Xiao Han was undoubtedly dead.

Their combat power had originally been evenly matched, but with the terrifying temperature and powerful properties of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, Xiao Han would be swallowed by the Heavenly Flame within three seconds, then burned to ashes.

"Fool!" Yao Chen glanced disdainfully at Xiao Han, thinking, A calf was still a calf—ridiculously stupid.

Yet in the next moment, Yao Chen's expression changed.

Xiao Han's index finger was touching the Bone Spirit Cold Flame.

He had gone mad!

That was Yao Chen's assessment of Xiao Han.

Touching a Heavenly Flame directly without battle qi protecting him—wasn't that madness?

Extraction!

"Ding dong!"

"Congratulations, you have extracted the peculiar flame of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. Extreme cold and extreme heat flame attribute +100000000 points."

After the Bone Spirit Cold Flame's extreme cold and extreme heat properties were extracted, a blue flame appeared on Xiao Han's index finger.

As for Old Man Yao, only a strand of white energy remained wrapped around him. That white energy was naturally the power of his Soul Origin.

"What's going on?!"

Yao Chen's expression changed drastically. Looking at the Heavenly Flame on Xiao Han's index finger, he said with pained disbelief, "That is... my Heavenly Flame!"

How was that possible?

The Heavenly Flame was practically bound to my soul. Without my permission, how could he possibly seize it?!

Yao Chen was utterly bewildered. Instinctively, he reached out to grab it. At that moment, Xiao Han released his hand and kicked him flying far away. Then, his index finger slowly approached his body as he commanded, "Fusion!"