A Formidable Battle Skill-It Nearly Scraped My Skin

"No, this person has no life force within them, it's a puppet!?"

Tang Zhen immediately noticed Fei Tian's condition and said with a surprised expression.

"Valley Master Tang has a good eye. This old thing wanted to kill me, but he was no match for me and I killed him instead. Since I need someone to help me when I'm traveling, I made some low-grade little things so that I don't have to deal with everyone myself."

After glancing at Wu Chen, whose face was pale, Xiao Yuan smiled and said.

"Judging from this aura, your puppet is comparable to Peak Dou Zong expert. It seems that young friend Xiao Yuan's strength is not to be underestimated!"

Tang Zhen also disliked the pedantic Third Elder and Second Elder. They knew that Xiao Yuan was a distinguished guest of Burning Flame Valley and a high-level seventh-grade alchemist, yet they were still so presumptuous. They deserved to be punished.

Moreover, if Xiao Yuan is indeed a descendant of Xiao Xuan, then giving him the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations would be returning it to its rightful owner. On the contrary, he felt somewhat indebted to Xiao Yuan and was prepared to offer some other advanced Dou Technique as compensation.

Gaining Xiao Yuan's friendship would be a good thing for Burning Flame Valley.

Let those two old fogies suffer a good loss.

"By the way, if the Second Elder feels that one person is not enough, I have four more here."

As if remembering something, Xiao Yuan waved his hand, and four figures lined up neatly in front of Xiao Yuan, their powerful auras bursting forth.

"These are the Four Great Elders of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion, the Wind Cloud Lightning and Thunder and Lightning Elders!?"

The Second Elder's face showed surprise. This time, he understood without Xiao Yuan's explanation.

This is ridiculous! Xiao Yuan has wiped out the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion!

This kid is terrifyingly powerful? Unlike the Second Elder Third Elder was not reckless and immediately remembered what Xiao Yuan had said earlier.

Yes, this kid is the Young Pavilion Master the Starfall Pavilion. If word gets out that Burning Flame Valley didn't keep its word today, it will probably have a significant impact on Burning Flame Valley's reputation. Moreover, the Starfall Pavilion is no ordinary force. Its master, Wind Venerable, is a well-known expert on the continent. If they offend him, even Burning Flame Valley will have a major headache.

Tang Huo'er, who was standing to the side, was completely stunned.

These five members of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion all enjoyed considerable prestige in the Central State. Now, they have all been turned into puppets by Xiao Yuan. Just how terrifying must Xiao Yuan's strength be? I really want to have a good fight with him! Thinking of this, Tang Huo'er couldn't help but feel excited.

Seeing that the two elders had nothing more to say, Tang Zhen glanced at them and said calmly, "I have already made my decision on this matter. The two elders do not need to make things difficult for Xiao Yuan. As for the rules of the valley, I am aware of them, so I did not directly say that I would hand over the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations to Xiao Yuan."

According to the valley's rules, core disciples who pass the test will receive the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations. Therefore, if Xiao Yuan also passes, then no one else may raise any objections! Violators will be punished according to the valley rules!

Towards the end, Tang Zhen's voice also carried a hint of sternness.

Upon hearing Tang Zhen's words, the Second Elder and the Third Elder exchanged a glance, their expressions changing slightly. After a moment's hesitation, the Second Elder could only helplessly say, "It's all up to the Valley Master's arrangement."

"Well, considering that Xiao Yuan was able to kill the Pavilion Master and four elders of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion, his strength is beyond question. Therefore, the assessment will be waived."

Seeing this, Tang Zhen continued.

"Valley Master, this?"

Upon hearing this, the Second Elder and Third Elder's expressions changed immediately. Just as they were about to dissuade them, they noticed that five puppets had surrounded them. Xiao Yuan's figure also flickered, and a blue lightning figure slowly emerged.

Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body? Seven against two??? "Not convinced? Why don't you get past Xiao Yuan's puppet first?"

Tang Zhen asked with a half-smile.

"Ahem, Valley Master is joking. We have no objections."

The Second Elder's face twitched violently, and he had no choice but to reluctantly admit it.

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent. The elders below exchanged glances and couldn't help but let out a bitter smile. They knew better than anyone what strength the Second Elder possessed— Peak Dou Zong level cultivator, just one step away from advancing to the terrifying Dou Zun level. Now that even the Second Elder had bowed his head, what else could they say?

Moreover, their strength was no match for Xiao Yuan's puppets.

"Wait a minute, you say you killed Fei Tian, so you did? Maybe an elder from your sect killed him and gave you the body to make a puppet. But you showed some skill earlier, kid. Do you dare to fight me? If you lose, you won't be able to take the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations with you, but I can allow you to take a high-level Dou Technique from Burning Flame Valley. If you win, you can take the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations, and I'll even give you another high-level Dou Technique as a bonus!"

The Third Elder seemed unable to swallow his anger and snorted coldly.

"Oh? The Third Elder's identity is extraordinary, and he must be extremely generous. If you can produce a complete set of Earth Rank Advanced Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, I might be able to fight you. But if you're just going to give it a perfunctory performance, I think you'd be better off fighting Fei Tian instead."

Xiao Yuan smiled with interest upon hearing this, then waved his hand, and Fei Tian walked up to the Third Elder.

Feeling the intense pressure from the other party, the Third Elder's expression was quite unnatural.

He had just experienced it; if the puppet attacked at full strength, he would most likely not be able to stop it.

But this kid is far too greedy, actually asking for a whole set of Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills. It's really... Xiao Yuan doesn't think there's anything wrong with that. The Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations was something he won in the first place. If the Third Elder insists on interfering, then he will have to pay a huge price!

"Hmph, I agree!"

After thinking it over, the Third Elder decided to prove himself and agreed.

"Rest assured, Valley Master, I know he has done some favors for Burning Flame Valley, so I will not harm him. If it weren't for the fact that the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations is a top-tier secret technique of Burning Flame Valley, I would not have interfered. So I hope the Valley Master will forgive me."

The Third Elder slowly stood up and turned his head to look at Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen glanced at him, then uttered four words:

"Nonsense and stubborn!"

Then, seemingly still not satisfied, Tang Zhen snorted and added, "Even if you win, I will still give this Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations to my young friend Xiao Yuan. If you are not satisfied, you can challenge me to a duel!"

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder's expression turned quite ugly.

He was no match for Tang Zhen. The gap between Dou Zong and Dou Zun was like an insurmountable chasm, inspiring awe and fear.

"The space here is too small. Let's start the test outside the hall. Besides, I think the disciples in the valley might also be interested in this, so let them come and observe. It will be beneficial for them."

The Third Elder looked around the main hall, then chuckled and took the lead in walking out of the hall.

"The Third Elder selflessly helped me gain a good reputation and even gave me a set of Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills for free. Xiao Yuan will remember the Third Elder's kindness."

Xiao Yuan put away the puppet and said with a smile.

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The Third Elder was momentarily at a loss for words due to Xiao Yuan's arrogant tone, so he flicked his sleeves and walked even faster.

Outside the main hall was a spacious open space with an excellent view. As far as the eye could see, the view extended to the end of the open space, where a group of lush trees, arranged in a circle, surrounded the main hall.

Xiao Yuan stood outside the main hall, his face calm, but his Dou Qi began to surge slowly within him, waves of power filling every corner of his body.

At the entrance of the main hall, a large number of elders from the Burning Flame Valley filed out. Leading them were Tang Zhen, Tang Huo'er, and the Second Elder. Since this main hall was a place where Burning Flame Valley Burning Flame Valley disciples frequently visited, their appearance was immediately noticed by many of them. With such a scene, even without being told, everyone knew what was going to happen. Whispers spread like waves in all directions, and in less than ten minutes, the area around the main hall was filled with a dense crowd of red-clad figures.

Xiao Yuan ignored the rapidly bustling surroundings, his gaze fixed on an elderly man with white hair and a red robe opposite him, none other than Wu Chen.

At this moment, Wu Chen stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his aged face. The difference in strength between Xiao Yuan and him was like heaven and earth. Although he had heard about Xiao Yuan's deeds, seeing is believing. It was not so easy to scare him with just some rumors!

Tang Zhen, standing on the steps, frowned slightly as he glanced at Wu Chen, then turned his gaze to Xiao Yuan with some curiosity, saying, "I am also quite curious about young friend Xiao Yuan's strength. Please feel free to use your abilities today; I will back you up."

Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded at Tang Zhen's words; this Valley Master Tang was quite to his liking.

Seeing that Xiao Yuan hadn't changed his mind, Wu Chen's smile widened slightly. He looked at Xiao Yuan and said with a faint smile, "There's no need for further words. If you can defeat me, the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations and the Earth Rank Advanced Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills I practice will both be yours! If you lose..."

"Third Elder is joking. You can't beat me."

Xiao Yuan also said with a smile.

Hearing the clear, undisguised conversation between Wu Chen and Xiao Yuan, some disciples of the Burning Flame Valley on the open ground immediately rose in an uproar. Incredulous gazes were directed at Xiao Yuan. Although many admired Xiao Yuan's alchemy skills, high alchemy prowess did not necessarily equate to strong strength. Wu Chen was the Third Elder of the Burning Flame Valley, and there were very few people stronger than him. Now, this young man who looked to be about their age actually wanted to fight him and even defeat him? Upon hearing this, Wu Chen took a light step forward, and an exceptionally powerful fiery red battle Dou Qi suddenly surged out from his body. At this moment, his white hair fluttered, his red robe billowed, and his aura was extremely terrifying.

The fiery red Dou Qi, like a burning cloud, enveloped the entire sky. Wu Chen's originally unremarkable eyes also flashed with a piercing light. He stared directly at Xiao Yuan, his voice carrying a powerful and awe-inspiring tone. "Ready?"

Xiao Yuan took two steps back, the speed of his internal Dou Qi circulation suddenly increased, and his expression became slightly more serious. He gestured with his right hand. "Make your move!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Chen burst into laughter. His laughter, amplified by his powerful Dou Qi, echoed through the air like muffled thunder. He then stomped forward with his foot, and his figure vanished instantly!

To ordinary Burning Flame Valley disciples, Wu Chen seemed to have vanished mysteriously, but with Xiao Yuan and the others' sharp eyesight, they could vaguely see a red shadow suddenly arriving with a piercing sound of wind breaking through the air.

Xiao Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and azure lightning rapidly surged from the soles of his feet, followed by a tremor in his body! "Bang!"

A fiery red fist appeared out of nowhere, then slammed heavily into Xiao Yuan's chest, followed by a deep sound as it passed right through Xiao Yuan's chest. "Afterimage? Heh, this must be the Three Thousand Lightning Movement of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, right? It's quite something."

Despite his unsuccessful punch, Wu Chen's expression remained unchanged. With a cold laugh, he shattered the afterimage, and flames swirled around his palms. As these flames swirled, his palms gradually grew larger, resembling a pair of palm-leaf fans from afar.

Dozens of meters to Wu Chen's left, Xiao Yuan's figure also flashed out, his clothes fluttering, his face calm and composed, like a celestial being descended from heaven, his demeanor exceptional, which made many of the female disciples of Burning Flame Valley's eyes light up.

A strange light also flashed in Tang Huo'er's beautiful eyes.

Although Xiao Yuan was already exceptionally handsome, the presence of the Xiao Yuan Third Elder undoubtedly enhanced his appearance.

However, Xiao Yuan was still more cautious. After the previous attack, Xiao Yuan could vaguely sense that although Wu Chen's speed was not as good as Fei Tian's, the strength of his attack was even stronger than Fei Tian's. If Xiao Yuan was not on guard, he would be injured immediately if he was hit by such an attack.

As soon as his figure appeared, a sense of vigilance flashed through Xiao Yuan's mind, and he took a step to the left with lightning speed.

"Puff!"

The moment he moved, a fiery red hand suddenly grazed past Xiao Yuan's clothes at the waist, the intense Dou Qi contained within it almost tearing through Xiao Yuan's protective Dou Qi.

"Pure Yang Cotton Hand!"

Just as Xiao Yuan narrowly avoided the giant hand, before he could retreat, a cold shout suddenly rang out. Then, the fiery red hand strangely extended by half a length, and with a twist of its wrist, it struck Xiao Yuan diagonally on the waist.

"Bang!"

A deep voice rang out, and Xiao Yuan's figure flew backward amidst the surrounding commotion. Then, he stepped into the void, his body tumbling in mid-air. He looked at the torn white robes, revealing a muscular waist with faint blue lightning flashing beneath. He couldn't help but nod in approval. Wu Chen's strange Dou Technique had caused him considerable trouble.

Unfortunately, under the control of the Demon Lightning Body, this level of attack could not harm him.

Dozens of meters away, Wu Chen's figure also appeared. He clenched his fiery red hands, looked at Xiao Yuan, and said indifferently, "Pure Yang Cotton Hand, one of the high-level Dou Technique of Burning Flame Valley. When it is refined to perfection, it can extend the arm at will, and it can be very effective in fighting against others."

Xiao Yuan grinned, but what he said made Wu Chen's face darken, "Impressive, you almost got a scrape."