Cleaning House

When the two collided, a world-shaking boom rang out.

A powerful wave of energy spread in every direction, instantly setting the surrounding air ablaze.

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan were blasted backward by the shock wave, while Han Feng also staggered back several steps.

Xiao Yan gasped for breath. That last strike had nearly drained all the Dou Qi in his body.

But he had no time to rest, because Han Feng had already launched another attack.

Han Feng swept both hands through the air, sending chains of blue flame streaking toward Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yi Xian gave a sharp cry, and her body was instantly enveloped in green poisonous mist. The moment the chains of flame touched it, the mist corroded them away.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian hold off Han Feng's attack, Xiao Yan brightened. He circulated the last of his Dou Qi and prepared to use the Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique, Earth-Splitting Mountain-Crushing Strike.

He gripped the Heavy Profound Ruler tightly in both hands, raised it high above his head, then slammed it hard into the ground.

A massive fissure spread from beneath Xiao Yan's feet, racing toward Han Feng.

Feeling the immense force surging beneath him, Han Feng flashed aside, trying to dodge the fissure.

But Xiao Yi Xian would not let him have his way. She formed a seal with both hands and sent a beam of green light shooting toward Han Feng, forcing him to split his attention and deal with her attack.

In the instant Han Feng was distracted, the fissure had already reached his feet.

Han Feng only had time to let out an enraged roar before the fissure swallowed him.

But Han Feng was a Peak Dou Emperor, after all. He soon burst out of the fissure.

His clothes were tattered, his hair disheveled, and his body covered in wounds, yet his eyes still burned with fury and murderous intent.

Han Feng bellowed. Brilliant light suddenly burst from his body, and an enormous seal took shape above his head.

This was his ultimate killing move, the mid Earth-tier Dou Technique, Light Radiance Seal.

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan felt the immense power and grew solemn.

But they did not retreat. Instead, they decided to fight Han Feng to the death with everything they had.

Xiao Yi Xian stopped suppressing the power of her Woe Poison Body. Her body was instantly shrouded in black poisonous mist, from which came a series of shrill cries.

Xiao Yan raised the Heavy Profound Ruler again, preparing to meet Han Feng's attack.

The Light Radiance Seal thundered toward Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan, reducing everything in its path to ash.

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan attacked at the same time, meeting the Light Radiance Seal head-on.

Another world-shaking boom rang out, and a powerful wave of energy spread in every direction.

This time, Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan could no longer withstand the force. They were hurled backward like kites with their strings cut, blood spraying from their mouths.

Han Feng was hardly unscathed. His body swayed several times before he dropped to one knee, panting heavily.

Just as both sides were locked in a stalemate, Yao Chen tossed several bottles of restorative pills to Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan.

"Little Yan, girl, take these restorative pills first. You've both done wonderfully. Leave what comes next to your master. Watch and learn from the side."

After catching the pills, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian flew over to Yao Chen, while Han Feng also took out his own pills and began to recover.

Yao Chen then flew toward Han Feng, ready to clean house himself. After all, this had all been his fault back then.

Yao Chen stood tall, releasing the full force of his Peak Nine-Star Dou Zong aura without holding anything back. The air around him seemed to grow heavy beneath his pressure.

Across from him, Han Feng's face was dark. His eyes held a trace of fear, but even more resentment and grim resolve.

"Teacher, you used to be a Dou Venerable. How did you end up as a Dou Zong?"

"Wretched disciple! A Dou Zong is more than enough to kill you!"

Yao Chen fixed Han Feng with a frigid stare. Without wasting a word, he flipped his hand, and a dazzling mass of Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame sprang to life in his palm.

The purple flame was as beautiful as a dream, yet it contained boundless destructive power.

Yao Chen swept his arm, and Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame transformed into a roaring fire dragon that surged toward Han Feng.

Seeing the dragon, Han Feng gritted his teeth. He could sense how dangerous Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame was and did not dare show the slightest carelessness.

He rapidly formed seals with both hands as the Dou Qi within him surged wildly. He poured everything into urging Sea Heart Flame.

Sea Heart Flame poured out of his body, forming a blue flame shield in an attempt to block Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame.

The instant Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame collided with Sea Heart Flame, the entire valley was swallowed by dazzling light.

The two powerful Heavenly Flames intertwined and devoured each other, unleashing terrifying waves of energy.

The ground shook violently. Rocks split apart, and the surrounding trees were reduced to ash in an instant.

Han Feng struggled to maintain the Sea Heart Flame shield. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his body trembled under the tremendous pressure.

But Yao Chen was ultimately far stronger. Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame gradually gained the upper hand and began breaking through Sea Heart Flame's defenses.

"Ah!"

Han Feng let out a scream as Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame pierced the shield and spread over his body in an instant.

Wrapped in purple flames, Han Feng writhed on the ground in agony.

Just then, a black figure suddenly appeared beside him.

"Protector Jiu, save me!"

The figure radiated a sinister, terrifying aura. He was none other than Protector Jiu of the Soul Hall, an Eight-Star Dou Zong.

"You're a good-for-nothing who can't get anything right. Now I have to save you, too."

He gave a cold snort and held out a withered hand. A powerful force of darkness surged forth, trying to extinguish Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame on Han Feng's body.

When Yao Chen saw that the newcomer was Protector Jiu of the Soul Hall, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

"The Soul Hall thinks it can come here and save someone? With strength like yours, you're not worthy. You're staying here today, too!"

He roared, and the Dou Qi within him erupted. He unleashed his newly acquired Heaven-tier Low-grade Dou Technique, Soul-Slaying Demon-Sealing Strike.

Yao Chen swept both hands through the air. Countless mysterious runes appeared, converging into a massive beam of light.

Bearing boundless pressure, the light swept down over Protector Jiu and Han Feng.

Protector Jiu sensed its tremendous power, and his expression changed drastically.

He tried to flee with Han Feng, only to find the surrounding space sealed, leaving them unable to move.

The light enveloped them in an instant, and Protector Jiu let out an unwilling roar.

"Impossible! You old bastard, you've actually recovered your Dou Venerable strength!"

When the light faded, Protector Jiu and Han Feng had vanished.

But Yao Chen knew their souls had been sealed by the Heaven-tier Low-grade Dou Technique, Soul-Slaying Demon-Sealing Strike, leaving them no way to escape.

"The Soul Hall! It won't be long before I flatten the whole damn place."

Yao Chen gave a soft snort, then used a jade bottle to collect the souls of Han Feng and Protector Jiu.