"Xiao Yan, you've finally come."
Nalan Yanran's voice was cool and clear. She clenched her jade-white hand, and a pale green longsword appeared, its blade shimmering with the sharp gleam of wind-attributed Dou Qi.
"I've never forgotten our Three-Year Agreement."
"Today, let's finally settle things between us!"
She took a deep breath, and the Dou Qi in her body surged without restraint!
Her powerful aura erupted in an instant. Green Dou Qi swirled around her like a cyclone as her robes fluttered and her hair whipped wildly.
"Great Dou Shi! That aura... at least a Two-Star Great Dou Master!"
"As expected of Senior Sister Nalan, a once-in-a-century genius of the Misty Cloud Sect! In just three years, she's risen from Dou Zhe to Great Dou Shi!"
"With talent like that, even if Xiao Yan has Venerable Dan's protection, his own strength probably can't compare."
Feeling Nalan Yanran's strength, far beyond that of anyone her age, the Misty Cloud Sect disciples were heartened. They cheered one after another, as if they'd regained some confidence.
Listening to the gasps of admiration around her, Nalan Yanran raised her chin slightly, her fighting spirit burning even brighter. She pointed the tip of her sword at Xiao Yan.
"Xiao Yan, show me what you've got! Let me see just how much stronger you've become over these three years!"
Everyone's gaze instantly focused on the young man in black robes in the air.
Even Yun Shan, up on the high platform, narrowed his eyes.
Facing Nalan Yanran's full Two-Star Great Dou Master aura and blazing fighting spirit, Xiao Yan's expression remained utterly calm. He didn't even take the Black Heavy Ruler off his back.
He simply took one light step forward.
"BOOM!!!"
An aura far more majestic, concentrated, and boundless than Nalan Yanran's erupted from within