Yet Xiao Yan's hand did not hesitate before the energy net covered in tiny wind blades. He reached straight through it, and beneath the emerald flames, the sharp Blade Net tore apart like flimsy paper...
His hand passed through without resistance and stopped half an inch from Lin Xiuya's throat.
The entire crowd fell silent!
Everyone stared at Lin Xiuya, who did not dare move beneath Xiao Yan's flame-wreathed hand. Shock crept across their faces.
One move!
A five-star Dou Wang expert had lasted only one simple move against Xiao Yan!
Even Su Qian, who had long sensed that Xiao Yan's strength had reached an extraordinary level, looked astonished...
The emerald flames vanished from Xiao Yan's hand. He smiled at the rigid Lin Xiuya. "Senior Lin, thanks for the match."
"You're a monster... It's only been two years, and you've grown this strong." Lin Xiuya dispersed the Dou Qi around his body and sighed. He had thought his own cultivation speed was impressive.
"I just had the advantage of Heavenly Flames. Don't sell yourself short, Senior Lin." Xiao Yan smiled and patted his shoulder.
The two returned to the platform. Seeing Su Qian's astonished expression, Xiao Yan asked with a smile, "Well? Can you tell what level I'm at now?"
Su Qian stroked his beard thoughtfully. After a long pause, he said, "Judging by the aura you revealed when you used your movement technique, you must be at Peak Dou Wang.
"Your Xiao Clan really is something... First there was Xiao Yu. I don't even know how far she's progressed now.
"And then there's you. The Xiao Clan's rise looks certain."
Xiao Yan answered modestly, "By the way, First Elder, isn't Sister Yu at the academy?"
"She is," Su Qian said. "But that girl has never liked crowds.
"She's probably