Han Yue's Invitation

"Sizzle! Sizzle!"

A faint hum of thunderous arcs rang out as two figures swept across the swamp. Their movements, intersecting, unleashed considerable battle energy, causing ripples to spread through the mud in the swamp. Yet, not a speck of mud clung to their shoes, allowing them to walk on the swamp as if on flat ground.

Clang! The black spear and the Mystic Heavy Ruler collided, and the energy waves spread out visibly as if they were tangible.

The next moment, Xiao Yan's body flew backward, and the Mystic Heavy Ruler in his hand also flew out and crashed to the ground.

However, freed from restraints, Xiao Yan became even more ferocious. With silver lightning flashing beneath his feet, he appeared almost instantly behind Xiao Yuan, who was wielding the Mystic Ice Spear. His fist, carrying scorching heat waves, slammed into Xiao Yuan's back.

In response, Xiao Yuan remained calm and composed. As he leaned back, the spear in his hand thrust backward along his chest at an even faster speed.

A counter-attack! Xiao Yan was naturally quite familiar with Xiao Yuan's spear technique. A burst of blue flame erupted in his hand. After grabbing the spear that was carrying a chilling aura, he thrust out his knee and rammed it straight into the back of Xiao Yuan's head.

Although it was just a friendly sparring match, both of their moves were extremely ruthless.

As expected, Xiao Yan's attack failed to threaten Xiao Yuan. Amidst the flashes of azure lightning, Xiao Yuan's figure vanished suddenly, just as Xiao Yan had done before.

Just as Xiao Yan subconsciously turned around and threw a punch, Xiao Yuan returned to his original position and kicked Xiao Yan into the swamp.

Thump! But soon, Xiao Yan, whose whole body was enveloped in Dou Qi, flew out and shook his head helplessly.

As expected, we still lost.

If that had been an enemy, he would have been seriously injured, if not killed.

"That's right. If it were any other enemy, they would have been killed by your punch just now."

Xiao Yuan waved his hand, and black mist flew out, washing away the mud on Xiao Yan's body. He nodded and said with a smile.

"But if I encounter someone with rich combat experience, I will definitely suffer a loss. Fortunately, I have finally succeeded in cultivating the first level of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, Lightning Flash."

Xiao Yan looked at the spot where he had previously confronted his Third Brother and said with a smile.

There, two figures, one in black and one in white, were slowly disappearing.

"Well, a little over a month has been spent on this, so it's not surprising that it has this effect."

Xiao Yuan nodded, and said with a hint of regret.

In the past month, Xiao Yan broke through to the level of Nine-Star Great Dou Master, but he is still at the level of Five-Star Dou Ling, and there is still some distance to go before reaching the level of a six- Dou Ling.

However, his gains were not limited to just Three Thousand Lightning Movement.

In fact, his alchemy skills have also improved, and he can now refine Qi Recovery Pill.

In addition, his cultivation of the Demon Thunder Mirror went very smoothly, which greatly improved both the quality and quantity of his Dou Qi.

Now, in terms of sheer Dou Qi strength, he is no less formidable than Nine-Star Dou Ling who has cultivated Mystic High-Rank Skill.

Even if the opponent has Earth Rank Low Level cultivation technique, Xiao Yuan is not afraid of the quality of his Dou Qi due to the amplification effect of the Heavenly Flames.

His profound knowledge and experience give him great confidence in his current abilities.

"Originally, it was planned that it would take you at least two months to reach the Lightning Flash Realm. After all, even the most outstanding disciples of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion only reached this level. I didn't expect it to be so fast, which is quite surprising."

The Yao Lao floated out of his Storage Ring and said with a smile.

"Teacher, let's stop the Dou Technique training here for now. I plan to go back to the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda for a period of seclusion to improve my Dou Qi level and also to see how the Lion Heart Society is doing."

Xiao Yuan spoke up.

"Yes, your cultivation method is special and requires an enormous amount of energy. Only Qi Refining Tower can you increase your cultivation speed to a normal level. Outside, it is indeed a bit slow."

After hearing this, the Yao Lao pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"I won't go back. I feel that my Dou Technique of Heavenly Flames is about to succeed. I'll go back after I succeed."

Xiao Yan clearly had his own plans, he said with a smile.

"Alright, I look forward to your fusion of Heavenly Flames Dou Technique."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan smiled, patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, bowed to Yao Lao, summoned the Purple Cloud Wings, and flew towards the Inner Academy.

"Teacher, I need to borrow your Heavenly Flames again."

Watching Xiao Yuan's departing figure, Xiao Yan let out a soft breath and said earnestly.

"Um."

Yao Lao nodded slightly, transformed into a stream of light and entered the ring. With a thought from Xiao Yan, a pale white Heavenly Flames burst forth from his palm, which was adorned with an ancient black Storage Ring.

"I hope this time it will be a success!"

After muttering to himself, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan a burst of azure flames from his other hand. Without hesitation, he slammed his hands together, merging the azure and white flames. A terrifying, destructive shockwave spread out, causing all the magical beasts within a 500-meter radius to flee in terror. Even two fifth-tier magical beasts on the edge of the area darted away over a thousand meters in fear.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yuan, who was flying towards the Inner Academy, also sensed this fluctuation, and his heart was slightly stirred.

The Angry Buddha Lotus Flame will eventually be unleashed.

Who knows which unlucky soul will be the first to get hit? Hiss!

At this moment, a hissing sound rang out, and a small, colorful shadow emerged from the collar of Xiao Yuan's robe.

To be honest, if this were Xiao Yuan from his previous life, he would probably have been scared to death long ago. Of course, even in this life, Xiao Yuan still has a lot of aversion to snakes appearing on his body.

However, if this snake could transform into a great beauty, that wouldn't be unacceptable.

"Eat as soon as you wake up?"

Seeing the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's mouth slightly open, looking like it was "hungry, hungry," Xiao Yuan gently took out the Amethyst Accompanying Source and let it feast.

However, while feeding the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was very emotionally valuable, Xiao Yuan was slightly worried because recently, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python would occasionally fall into a deep sleep, and he could vaguely sense that a powerful soul within it was slowly awakening.

Clearly, despite Xiao Yuan's best efforts to avoid unleashing the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python in battle, lest he deplete her power and give Medusa an opportunity, it turns out that some things are ultimately unavoidable.

However, as long as Yao Lao is around, Xiao Yuan's life is not in danger.

After all, Yao Lao's soul form alone is now comparable to Eight Star Dou Zong. Even if Medusa successfully fused with the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, she couldn't possibly do anything to Xiao Yuan.

However, it is obvious that Xiao Yuan cannot stay by Yao Lao's side all the time.

"Alright, come back with me after you finish eating. You're running low on food. I'll have to think of a way to get you some more spiritual liquid later."

Watching the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python quickly finish a bottle of Amethyst Accompanying Source and exhale a mouthful of blazing purple smoke, Xiao Yuan shook his head helplessly, scooped it into his hand, and then flapped his wings and flew towards the Inner Academy.

When Xiao Yuan returned to the pavilion, there was no one inside; clearly, they had all gone to cultivate.

However, A Tai's residence was nearby, so Xiao Yuan went directly to A Tai's residence.

"President?"

A Tai, who was handling internal affairs, was not surprised when Xiao Yuan appeared in his room without him noticing. Instead, he was overjoyed.

"How are things?"

Xiao Yuan said with a faint smile.

"Everything is fine. Ever since the president defeated Yao Sheng, the reputation of our Lion Heart Society has been thoroughly established. Many seniors who used to cultivate alone have come to join our Lion Heart Society. Many people from the Medicine Gang have also joined one after another. As you instructed, I returned the Fire Energy that I had previously confiscated from them."

Upon hearing this, A Tai's expression became more solemn, and he spoke earnestly.

"Hmm, not bad, no one's causing trouble, right?"

Xiao Yuan nodded, then asked.

"There were some people who wanted to become vice president and receive more Fire Energy because of their strong abilities, but they were dealt with by Vice President Xun'er."

A Tai quickly responded.

"Hehe, Xun'er? It seems her strength shouldn't be underestimated these days!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan raised an eyebrow. If he remembered correctly, Xun'er was leaving Jia Nan Academy after the Strong Ranking Tournament, and at that time, she would already be at the Dou Wang Stage.

That's an incredibly fast cultivation speed. But there are still four months until the Strong Ranking Tournament, so maybe I can try to break through to the Dou Wang realm.

After all, after that, I'll have to have a good fight with that "Senior Brother Han".

I wonder what kind of face he'll have when he sees Yao Lao, whose strength is at least Eight Star Dou Zong? "Didn't Lie Shan cause us any trouble?"

Xiao Yuan suddenly remembered Yao Sheng's matter and asked curiously.

"No, it's said that Senior Liu Qing gave the order not to let his subordinates cause trouble."

A Tai shook his head and said somewhat uncertainly.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

"By the way, President, there's something else. Senior Han Yue came to see you three days ago, saying she needed your help with something."

A Tai suddenly said.

"Senior Han Yue?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan was taken aback for a moment, and then distant memories flooded his mind.

Could it be because of that Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid?

However, the fact that this senior, Han Yue, was able to find me is quite interesting.

"Okay, I got it. I'll go visit her in a bit."

After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yuan nodded, signaling A Tai to continue working, while he himself mysteriously disappeared from the room.

"The president's strength is becoming increasingly terrifying."

A Tai shook his head as he watched the fading afterimage before him.

Such terrifying speed is truly unbelievable.

With Xiao Yuan's current strength, coupled with his mastery of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, his speed is naturally quite terrifying. Even traveling at a leisurely pace, he still arrived at Yue Ling's residence in five minutes.

His soul perception was released, and sure enough, he sensed Han Yue's aura within it.

Touching his chin, Xiao Yuan decided to walk in openly and honestly, without using the Three Thousand Lightning Movement.

Because of the good relationship between Yue Ling and Lion Heart Society, many people in Yue Ling had a good impression of Xiao Yuan, the handsome junior and president of Lion Heart Society. Along the way, everyone they met would take the initiative to greet Xiao Yuan. This kind of treatment made Xiao Yuan feel as if he had returned to Lion Heart Society.

When Xiao Yuan entered the hall, Han Yue also looked up as if sensing something and saw Xiao Yuan's figure.

"Senior Han Yue, I wonder what you wanted to see me about the other day? I was training my Dou Technique in the deep mountains and just got back."

Xiao Yuan cut to the chase and asked with a smile.

"You've been practicing Dou Technique? But your strength seems to have increased considerably?"

Upon hearing this, Han Yue didn't rush to talk about her own affairs, but instead asked in return with some curiosity.

"Yes, I had some special opportunities, and now I'm considered to be at the Eight-Star Peak."

Xiao Yuan nodded, but didn't honestly tell Han Yue that he was actually close to becoming a six- Dou Ling.

"Then your combat power is comparable to an eight- Dou Ling?"

Han Yue thought for a moment and then asked seriously.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan shook his head.

Eight- Dou Ling? That must be from a version two months ago; the current version has been updated!

"Could it be that your secret technique is temporarily unusable?"

Upon seeing this, Han Yue frowned slightly, a hint of disappointment in her cool voice.

After all, having one more person meant one less allocation, but it also meant more certainty. She still highly regarded Xiao Yuan's character and fighting ability.

"No, I think my current combat strength should be able to get me into the top three of the Strong Ranking."

Xiao Yuan said earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Han Yue's eyes widened as she stared at Xiao Yuan in disbelief.

Even with her calm and aloof nature, she couldn't hold back any longer.

Top three on the Strong Ranking? Does that mean Xiao Yuan's current combat strength has reached the Peak Dou Ling?

This Da Dou Shi's combat power is comparable to the Peak Dou Ling?

Is this possible?

Xiao Yuan could tell at a glance that Han Yue couldn't accept this outrageous fact for the time being, but it didn't matter. There would be opportunities to make her believe what he said later.

"While I do want to believe what you're saying, reason tells me that it's unlikely. However, as long as you can still demonstrate the strength you showed when you defeated Yao Sheng, that's enough for you to get involved in this."

After a moment, Han Yue sighed, shook her head helplessly, and then changed the subject.

"Oh? What is it?"

Xiao Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yuan, have you heard of Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid?"

Han Yue looked into Xiao Yuan's eyes and asked softly.

"Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid?"

Upon hearing this, as Han Yue had expected, Xiao Yuan's face showed a hint of surprise. He then asked, "Could it be the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid that has the miraculous effect of cleansing marrow and refining bones, and can also help some people who have reached the peak of their level to break through the barriers between advancements?"

Seeing that Xiao Yuan indeed knew about this item, Han Yue nodded slightly.

"Well, I recently learned about the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid by chance. However, it is protected by the Snow Demon Sky Ape, and my strength is insufficient to extract the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid without disturbing it. So I was thinking of finding some people who are strong enough and trustworthy."

Han Yue's cold voice rang out next, her gaze lingering on Xiao Yuan, somewhat hesitant.

If Xiao Yuan truly possesses the strength of Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing, then this team might not need too many people.

In that case, she would be able to get a larger portion.

But is Xiao Yuan really as strong as he claims?