A Heart-to-Heart Word

Looking at the two Dou Wang expert from Demon Flame Valley above, Lin Xiuya's eyes narrowed slightly, and his Dou Qi surged within him, ready to fight at any moment.

However, the two above did not seem to be in a hurry to make a move. Lin Xiuya naturally understood the reason for this. They were wary of his desperate attack. After all, it takes more than a little courage to risk one's life. These two Dou Wang expert held high positions in the Demon Flame Valley, and they were unwilling to give up their status to fight Lin Xiuya.

"Elder Lin Xiuya, if you surrender today, I can assure you that I will not harm a single student from the Jia Nan Academy. What do you say?"

The Gray-robed Man from before said with a smile.

"Do you really think I'm a three-year-old? If I were to fall into your hands, my fate would be ten times worse than dying in battle!" Lin Xiuya sneered. "Two cowards, hiding and cowering, too afraid to fight me, you've truly disgraced Demon Flame Valley!"

"Hehe, Elder Lin Xiuya, you don't need to provoke us. I know you want to place your hopes on the escaped person, but perhaps this plan isn't as good as you think. You think a wounded Da Dou Shi, along with another Dou Shi, can shake off the pursuit of my Demon Flame Valley's elite assassins?"

Another Dou Wang expert chuckled coldly.

Lin Xiuya's expression changed slightly, and his fists slowly clenched.

"And do you really think you can protect them all by yourself? Hehe, wait until the Fourth Elder of my Demon Flame Valley arrives, then let's see how arrogant you are. Hehe, these little girls from the Jia Nan Academy are quite pretty, and each one is full of arrogance. We'll take them back and train them properly, and maybe we can even auction them off for a lot of money."

Hearing the lewd laughter, Xiao Yu's face turned cold, and he cursed angrily, "A bunch of scum! When my Lion Heart Society arrives, I will grind you to dust."

"You're quite feisty, aren't you? I'll teach you a lesson later!"

Upon hearing this, the two Dou Wang lewdly, their eyes filled with amusement as they looked at Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu's face immediately turned ashen, and his chest heaved, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.

The arrogant laughter echoed through the valley, and many young girls paled. Although most of them had some background, such backgrounds did not have much effect in a chaotic place like the Black-Corner Region.

"We have no choice but to force our way through now. Otherwise, once the fourth elder of Demon Flame Valley arrives, we'll have no chance at all. Four instructors, follow me and fight to the death to stop them. Xiao Yu, just lead your men and charge straight ahead without looking back!"

Lin Xiuya took a deep breath, turned his head and said in a deep voice.

"Um!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu immediately calmed down. During the previous holiday, under Xiao Yuan's tutelage, she had already mastered the Earth Rank Dou Techniques, making her capable of fighting opponents below the Dou Wang. At this moment, only she could possibly protect these students and get them out!

However, she was also very clear that Lin Xiuya and the others' obstruction was absolutely necessary, and they had to risk their lives; otherwise, it would be impossible to hold back the two Dou Wang expert.

Where on earth has Xiao Yuan gone?! Lin Xiuya, gripping his longsword, suddenly became serious. A surge of powerful Dou Qi qi erupted from his body, attaching itself to the sword. He then charged straight toward the valley entrance. The sharp sword light inspired fear in all who saw it. A large number of students hurriedly followed, their powerful Dou Qi also spreading out. Although each individual qi seemed weak, when combined, they were quite formidable.

"Heh heh, so they're finally going to fight to the death, huh? Stop them!"

Upon seeing Lin Xiuya and the others' actions, the two Dou Wang expert immediately sneered and then shouted in a deep voice.

As the shout subsided, a large number of men in black suddenly appeared in the previously empty valley. They then swooped down, gripping sharp weapons, and attacked Lin Xiuya and his group who were charging towards them.

"Kill!"

Seeing the surging tide of men in black, Lin Xiuya shouted in a deep voice and slashed fiercely with his long sword. A cyan sword beam several meters wide shot out and directly tore several of the men in black who were in the lead in the attack in two.

The splattering blood did not slow the black-clad men's attack. Figures flashed forward, quickly surrounding Lin Xiuya and his group, and then their swords moved in unison! "Clang! Clang!"

The students of the Jia Nan Academy clashed with the group of men in black, unleashing a burst of fierce Dou Qi. Both sides fought with bloodshot eyes. Although the former group had less combat experience than the latter, they had a stronger foundation. Together, they managed to withstand the enemy's offensive.

With Lin Xiuya as the spearhead, the team charged straight into the valley entrance. Just as they were about to reach the entrance, two powerful Dou Qi suddenly swept down from the sky. Lin Xiuya flicked his longsword, and a burst of azure light shot upwards, ultimately resisting the two Dou Qi.

With a burst of Dou Qi, the two figures flashed down and immediately joined forces to attack Lin Xiuya. The latter also hurriedly responded with all his might. In an instant, powerful Dou Qi spirit surged out, and the sharp sword light directly lifted a layer of soil from the ground.

"Bite!"

The sound of metal clanging together rang out, accompanied by sparks. Immediately afterward, a ripple of energy surged out. Lin Xiuya and the two Dou Wang expert took a step back. A trace of blood appeared at the corner of the latter's mouth, but his momentum remained undiminished.

On the other hand, the two Dou Wang expert rubbed their numb hands and frowned slightly as they looked at Lin Xiuya, whose face was ashen and whose eyes showed no joy or sorrow. This guy was indeed troublesome!

Lin Xiuya stared intently at the two elders blocking his way. Knowing he could not delay any longer, he immediately circulated his Dou Qi to its limit, and Azure Douqi qi surged out and condensed on the sword.

Seeing Lin Xiuya's imposing manner, the expressions of the two Dou Wang expert changed slightly. This move was not easy to withstand! Just as Lin Xiuya was about to fight desperately, a faint, aged laugh suddenly resounded through the sky and echoed powerfully in the valley.

"Hehe, you really live up to your reputation as Lin Xiuya, the so-called Azure Annihilation Sword. With such momentum, ordinary Dou Wang expert are no match for you. Let this old man test your strength!"

Upon hearing the aged laughter, the two Dou Wang expert from Demon Flame Valley were overjoyed, while Lin Xiuya and the others turned deathly pale. They slowly looked up and saw an old man in a blue robe standing in the sky, exuding a terrifying aura far stronger than that of Dou Wang expert!

The old man in blue robes stood suspended in the sky, his large Douqi Wings slowly flapping behind him, parting the surrounding air like waves.

The old man's face was slightly dark, and his brows were filled with a sinister look. He was rather thin, but his hands, which were exposed outside his sleeves, were unusually large, and his fingers were unusually long. His nails gleamed like blades in the sunlight.

With the appearance of the old man in blue, the expressions of both sides changed. The two Dou Wang expert from Demon Flame Valley quickly retreated, then knelt on one knee and said with great respect, "Welcome, Fourth Elder!"

Lin Xiuya stared solemnly at the old man in blue in the sky, his heart sinking slowly. He was quite familiar with this old man in blue.

The fourth elder of Demon Flame Valley is named Xie Zhen. He is known as the Eagle Claw Old Man in the Black-Corner Region. His strength is around Six-Star Dou Emperor. Almost everyone knows about his fierce close combat skills, especially his famous claw techniques, which make many people tremble with fear. He is also a veteran powerhouse in the Black-Corner Region.

Xiao Yu and the others had obviously heard of this person before, and their expressions became even more unpleasant.

Above the sky, the old man in green robes flapped his Douqi Wings and slowly descended, finally landing on a steep cliff. He looked down at Lin Xiuya and the others who were stubbornly resisting, then turned to the two Dou Wang expert and said indifferently, "Two Dou Wang can't even deal with a junior."

Upon hearing the old man in blue's words, the two Dou Wang expert trembled and hurriedly said, "Fourth Elder, although Lin Xiuya is not as strong as us, it would not be difficult for us to defeat him. However, just to be on the safe side, we still invited the Fourth Elder here. Please forgive us for disturbing you."

"Tch, what do you mean by 'not difficult'? Lin Xiuya's cultivation techniques and Dou Technique are both stronger than yours, and with the solid foundation he has gained from the Jia Nan Academy, even if the two of you join forces, you will find it difficult to defeat him without paying a certain price. You two brought me here because you are probably afraid that you can't deal with him, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhen scoffed and said...

When Xie Zhen exposed their thoughts, the two Dou Wang expert looked embarrassed and dared not continue the conversation.

Seeing the awkwardness on their faces, Xie Zhen snorted coldly, too lazy to pay attention to these two cowards anymore. He turned his gaze to Lin Xiuya and the others in the valley and said with a faint smile, "To be able to reach this level at such a young age is truly remarkable. The talent of the students of the Jia Nan Academy is indeed enviable. If it weren't for the fact that most students leave after graduation, this force would probably make everyone in the Black-Corner Region restless."

Lin Xiuya didn't bother to waste words with this person and immediately released the attack he had just charged up!

A clear, ringing sound came from the longsword in his hand, and a deep blue energy enveloped the blade. Around the blade, dozens of wildly spinning whirlwinds appeared.

"Azure Annihilation Sword Qi!"

With a cold shout, the longsword flew from his hand, merging with the dozen or so swirling whirlwinds, finally transforming into a silent, blurry shadow, like a bolt of lightning, shooting straight for Xie Zhen's head! Xie Zhen remained calm, grinning, then coldly commanded, "You all lock down the valley entrance! If you let anyone escape, you'll pay with your own lives!"

Upon hearing Xie Zhen's cold shout, the black-clad men from Demon Flame Valley around them hurriedly responded respectfully, then slowly retreated, finally forming a fan shape to completely seal off the valley entrance.

Seeing that the other party was clearly determined to kill him, Lin Xiuya's heart sank completely. He could only hope that his full-force attack would pose some threat to this person!

Seeing Lin Xiuya's attack gradually approaching, Xie Zhen's lips curled into a sneer. He stood still, and when the sword shadow appeared two feet in front of him, his large hand suddenly bent, then extended forward in a strange manner like an eagle's claw. Finally, his five fingers clenched, which actually froze the momentum of the Qingfeng sword containing powerful energy.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuya was immediately shocked. The next moment, Xie Zhen released a burst of energy from his palm, which actually crushed Lin Xiuya's attack!

Pfft! The attack was so powerfully shattered that Lin Xiuya also suffered some backlash, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes as he looked at Xie Zhen.

This guy is too strong; I'm afraid I won't be able to escort these junior students out!

With a sharp, metallic clang, Lin Xiuya was forced back, his feet leaving a long trail on the ground. His hand, gripping the blood-red heavy sword, trembled violently, and a trickle of blood flowed down, eventually dripping down the sword.

Elder Lin!

Upon seeing Lin Xiuya injured, the young girls and boys behind him immediately called out.

"Let me show you what true Dou Emperor strength is!"

In the sky, Xie Zhen sneered, then his figure shot out and rushed towards Lin Xiuya. His hand left a strange mark and slammed into Lin Xiuya's chest.

"Pfft!"

Struck by the heavy blow, Lin Xiuya spat out another mouthful of blood, and his body was sent flying backward, skimming across the ground for more than ten meters before slowly coming to a stop.

Seeing Lin Xiuya injured and his aura gradually weakening, Xiao Yu and the others couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Several instructors hurriedly rushed out, but before they could reach Lin Xiuya's side, they were struck by several sudden gusts of wind, causing them to cough up blood and retreat. For a moment, no one dared to approach him.

Xie Zhen stared coldly at Lin Xiuya, who was struggling to get up on the ground. His disdain deepened. He took a few steps and slowly walked towards the seriously injured Lin Xiuya.

Xiao Yu and the others around Xie Zhen wanted to stop him, but their strength was far inferior to Xie Zhen's. He could keep them within ten meters of Lin Xiuya with just a wave of his hand.

Under those terrified gazes, Xie Zhen stopped in front of Lin Xiuya, looking down at him with a sinister smile, and said Lin Xiuya, "Boy, if you were really allowed to cultivate for a few more years, you might actually surpass me. But unfortunately, geniuses always die young!"

As the chilling voice fell, Xie Zhen raised his foot and stomped down hard.

Upon seeing Xie Zhen's actions, Xiao Yu and the others' expressions changed drastically, and some of the girls couldn't help but scream.

The foot, wreathed in Dou Qi, descended with incredible speed. Lin Xiuya gritted his teeth, preparing to self-destruct, determined to blast this old dog half to death. But then his ears twitched slightly, and he heard a somewhat familiar rumble of thunder, which slowed his movements by half a beat.

"Laugh!"

The foot that was about to land drooped down limply. Lin Xiuya looked up and saw a fair and slender hand emerging from Xie Zhen's chest. A bright red heart was still beating, but the surrounding blood vessels had been torn apart.

"Let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart, old dog, you always have to face death eventually."

A familiar soft laugh echoed slowly between heaven and earth, and surprise appeared on the faces of Lin Xiuya and Xiao Yu.

"Xiao Yuan!?"