Xiao Yan Acts, Defeats Ge Ye!

Nalan Yanran collapsed to the ground, a trace of blood still hanging from the corner of her mouth.

Outside the great hall, there was deathly silence.

Everyone stared blankly at this scene, unable to regain their senses for a long time.

Xiao Zhan stood at the doorway, his eyes wide with shock.

His hands trembled slightly—not from fear, but from excitement.

Yan'er... has his strength recovered?

And he defeated Nalan Yanran with a single palm strike.

Xiao Zhan's heart surged with agitation, his eye sockets turning slightly red.

Three years.

Three whole years.

His son had been called trash by others for three years.

Xiao Zhan was about to step forward, but was blocked by the First Elder.

"Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan injured a disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect; this matter requires an explanation to the Misty Cloud Sect," the First Elder said in a deep voice.

"Indeed, Nalan Yanran is the personal disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect Master. Since Xiao Yan has injured her, how could the Misty Cloud Sect let this go?" the Second Elder also chimed in.

"Make Xiao Yan apologize to Nalan Yanran," the Third Elder said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's expression shifted.

"Elders, it was Nalan Yanran who struck first," Xiao Zhan said.

"Regardless of who struck first, Xiao Yan injuring someone is wrong," the First Elder stated.

"The First Elder is right; we cannot afford to offend the Misty Cloud Sect," the Second Elder added.

Xiao Zhan's face turned ugly.

He knew the elders were speaking the truth.

The Misty Cloud Sect was the largest sect in the Jia Ma Empire; the Xiao Clan could not afford to offend them.

But to make Xiao Yan apologize?

Absolutely not!

Ge Ye supported Nalan Yanran, his face ashen.

He looked at Xiao Yan, a flicker of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Nalan Yanran was the Sect Master's personal disciple, and she had been injured at the Xiao Clan today.

As a deacon of the Misty Cloud Sect, if he didn't demand an explanation, how could he answer to the Sect Master upon his return?

"Xiao Yan, you have some nerve," Ge Ye said coldly.

Xiao Yan looked at him without saying a word.

"Nalan Yanran is the personal disciple of my Misty Cloud Sect Master. By daring to strike her, you are provoking my Misty Cloud Sect," Ge Ye declared.

Dou Qi surged within his body, and a powerful aura emanated from him.

Xiao Zhan's expression changed.

As a Dou Grandmaster, he could naturally sense the aura coming from Ge Ye.

"This Elder, this matter..." Xiao Zhan stepped forward, wanting to speak.

"Clan Leader Xiao, this matter has nothing to do with you," Ge Ye interrupted him. "Xiao Yan injured a disciple of my Misty Cloud Sect; this old man must demand an explanation."

"Xiao Yan is my son," Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice.

"And so what?" Ge Ye retorted coldly. "Your son injured a disciple of my Misty Cloud Sect. As his father, you have failed to discipline him, and you are equally to blame."

"You..." Xiao Zhan was furious.

The First Elder hurriedly pulled Xiao Zhan back.

"Xiao Zhan, don't be impulsive," the First Elder said. "Remember, we cannot afford to offend the Misty Cloud Sect."

"The First Elder is right; it is not worth it for the sake of one Xiao Yan," the Second Elder also said.

Xiao Zhan was trembling with rage.

These people claimed to be acting for the sake of the Xiao Clan.

But had they ever considered Xiao Yan's feelings?

Ge Ye ignored Xiao Zhan and walked toward Xiao Yan.

"Xiao Yan, this old man will give you two choices," Ge Ye said. "First, kneel and apologize to Nalan Yanran, and this old man can let this matter pass."

Xiao Yan looked at him, his face devoid of any expression.

"And the second?"

"Second, this old man will break your legs and make you kneel to apologize," Ge Ye said coldly.

Xiao Zhan's expression changed drastically, and just as he was about to rush forward, he was held back by several elders.

At this moment, a voice rang out.

"Stop."

Everyone looked toward the source of the sound and saw a young girl walking out from the crowd.

Xiao Xun'er.

She was dressed in a pale green dress, her face exquisite, her temperament cold and aloof.

Xiao Xun'er walked in front of Xiao Yan and looked at Ge Ye.

"If you want to touch Brother Xiao Yan, you must ask me first," Xiao Xun'er said.

Ge Ye frowned.

"Little girl, who are you?"

"Xiao Xun'er," she replied indifferently.

Ge Ye looked at Xiao Xun'er, feeling somewhat dismissive in his heart.

A little girl dared to stop him?

But just as he was about to speak, he suddenly caught sight of Xiao Xun'er's eyes.

Within those eyes, golden flames were flickering.

Ge Ye's expression changed instantly.

He was knowledgeable and naturally recognized what that was.

Heavenly Flame, the most terrifying flame in the world.

A teenage girl actually possessed a Heavenly Flame?

What was her background?

Various speculations flashed through his mind.

There were only a few factions in the entire Dou Qi Continent capable of possessing a Heavenly Flame.

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Xun'er standing in front of him, feeling a touch of emotion in his heart.

"Xun'er, move aside."

Xiao Yan spoke.

Xiao Xun'er turned her head to look at him, "Brother Xiao Yan..."

"Rest assured," Xiao Yan said.

Xiao Xun'er looked at his calm eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped aside.

Xiao Yan walked forward and looked at Ge Ye.

Just then, the system's voice rang out in his mind.

[System quest issued: Help Xiao Yan slap the face of Elder Ge Ye of the Misty Cloud Sect and suppress him.]

Xiao Yan's heart stirred.

The quest had arrived.

[Host has accepted the quest.]

Xiao Yan looked at Ge Ye, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

"Elder, weren't you going to break my legs?"

Xiao Yan asked.

Ge Ye snapped back to his senses and looked at Xiao Yan.

He suppressed the wariness he felt toward Xiao Xun'er and refocused his attention on Xiao Yan.

Regardless of that little girl's background, he had to teach the Xiao Yan before him a lesson.

Otherwise, where would the face of the Misty Cloud Sect be?

"Brat, since you are seeking death, this old man will grant your wish," Ge Ye said coldly.

His figure flashed as he lunged toward Xiao Yan.

He struck out with his palm, Dou Qi condensing in his palm as he aimed for Xiao Yan's chest.

Xiao Zhan's expression changed drastically.

"Yan'er, be careful!"

Xiao Xun'er also clenched her fists.

But the next second, everyone was stunned.

Xiao Yan stood where he was, not moving an inch.

He merely raised his hand and gave a casual wave.

"Bang."

A dull thud echoed.

Ge Ye's body flew backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

A mouthful of blood sprayed out.

Outside the great hall, silence fell once more.

Everyone stared with wide eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing.

What was Ge Ye's strength?

Xiao Yan had actually sent him flying with a casual wave of his hand?

How could this be possible?

Xiao Zhan looked at his son, his eyes filled with shock.

What exactly was Xiao Yan's strength?

Defeating Nalan Yanran with a single palm, he could understand.

But Ge Ye was a Dou Grandmaster.

An opponent even he was not confident in defeating.

Yet Xiao Yan had defeated him with a casual wave?

Nalan Yanran sat on the ground, looking at Xiao Yan, her eyes filled with shock.

She could not believe what she was seeing.

Elder Ge Ye was a powerful Dou Grandmaster.

Xiao Yan had actually defeated him with a single palm?

This was impossible.

Absolutely impossible.

Xiao Yan withdrew his hand, his face devoid of any expression.

In his mind, the system's voice rang out once again.

[Host has completed the mission: Help Xiao Yan slap the face of Elder Ge Ye of the Misty Cloud Sect, achieving suppression.]

[Reward received.]

[Reward: Experience and proficiency of a Tier 4 Alchemist.]

A massive surge of information flooded into his mind.

The identification of medicinal herbs, the control of flames, the memory of pill formulas, and alchemy techniques.

Countless experiences and skills of an alchemist poured into Xiao Yan's mind.

Xiao Yan closed his eyes, digesting this information.

A moment later, he opened his eyes.

Tier 4 Alchemist.

The corners of Xiao Yan's mouth curled upward!