A Love Triangle Among Four People

However, just as Hun Li Li's palm, imbued with astonishing power and eerie hidden force, was about to strike, a gasp rippled through the stands. At the very moment when golden flames flickered in Xun'er's eyes and a grayish-purple light emanated from Xiao Yi Xian's fingertips—

Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with a sharp light!

His muscles tensed and twisted to an extreme degree in an instant. His upper body, which had been slightly leaning forward due to the blocking action, was like a taut bow that was suddenly released. His Dou Qi exploded from the soles of his feet, propelling his body backward!

At the same time, take advantage of the distance pulled back.

The Heavy Profound Ruler that had been lying across his body was pulled upwards with immense force by him using the force of his body pulling back. Cobalt blue Dou Qi rapidly condensed on the ruler!

"Flame Splitting Devouring Wave Ruler!"

With a low shout and a loud bang, deep blue flames surged forth from the ruler like a floodgate opening!

That wasn't a release of Heavenly Flames, but rather a flame-shaped battle Dou Qi condensed from compressed Dou Qi to its extreme! It contained a violent power capable of splitting even giant ocean waves in two!

This fiery ruler-like beam, rising against the tide, was even faster than Hun Li Li's determined palm strike, and it struck with unparalleled precision at her center gate, which she was unable to defend due to her palm strike!

The confident smile on Hun Li Li's alluring face froze instantly!

For the first time, a look of astonishment and disbelief appeared in those captivating eyes!

With her Dou Wang foundation, even if she suppressed her Dou Qi to the level of Da Dou Shi, her physical attributes were still at the Dou Wang level. Logically speaking, Xiao Yan should have had no chance of dodging this attack. However, he was able to suddenly create distance while unleashing such a powerful counterattack!

In her haste, she had to abruptly change the trajectory of her outstretched hand, flipping it over so that a thick, viscous black light gathered in her palm in an attempt to block it.

Boom--!!!

The intense blue light and the deep black light collided violently!

The terrifying shockwave spread out like a solid ring of water!

The hard plaza surface cracked inch by inch, and gravel was thrown around as if it had lost its gravity!

The intense light and deafening noise caused temporary blindness and deafness to the students nearby!

If it weren't for the timely intervention of two elders from the Outer Academy who had been watching from the sidelines, who created a Dou Qi barrier, many students would likely have suffered significant injuries from the aftershocks of the battle.

Everyone was stunned and trembled with shock by this sudden and astonishing reversal!

Ta-da!

Xiao Yan was jolted back seven or eight steps by the enormous recoil, each step leaving a clearly visible footprint on the stone slab. His face was slightly pale, and his right arm holding the ruler trembled slightly. Launching such an attack in such a hurry was a considerable test for his meridians. Fortunately, his meridians had become much more resilient after being tempered many times.

After regaining his footing, Xiao Yan looked at Hun Li Li.

Her figure floated backward, gracefully dissipating most of the impact, but she clearly stumbled upon landing before regaining her balance.

On her fair, jade-like palm, the swirling black mist had dissipated, leaving behind a scorched mark!

Although it wasn't serious, this was the first time since she appeared at the Jia Nan Academy that someone had inflicted substantial damage on her!

The entire room fell into a deathly silence; you could hear a pin drop.

Hun Li Li looked down at the scorch marks on her palm in disbelief, as if they were some rare object she had never seen before.

After a moment of silence, she slowly raised her head and looked at Xiao Yan, who was also panting but whose eyes were as sharp as a hawk's.

That attack just now would probably be difficult for even some Da Dou Shi Peak to withstand. Xiao Yan truly lives up to his status as the protagonist, possessing such terrifying combat power.

But she didn't feel that being injured was anything shameful or disgraceful.

The stronger Xiao Yan is, the safer and more at ease she feels!

This was Xiao Yan, who was not even twelve years old yet.

If I were at the same level as him, even if I were a God-Grade Bloodline holder of the Soul Clan, I would definitely not be his match.

"Great, hehe, that's great!"

Hun Li Li raised her head and suddenly smiled. Her smile was so bright that it could make all the flowers pale in comparison, and it also had a captivating and bewitching charm.

Completely ignoring the shock of everyone present, and utterly unconcerned about the burning pain in her palm, her clear, loud voice, tinged with liveliness and even intimacy, echoed throughout the silent square:

"Senior Xiao Yan, if our cultivation levels were the same, I would never be your match. I have lost this battle!"

Before she finished speaking, she lightly touched the ground with her toes and flew towards Xiao Yan like a swallow returning to its nest.

A few steps away from him, she stopped with remarkable ease, put her hands behind her back, tilted her head slightly, blinked her eyes which now seemed to be filled with starlight, and said in a charmingly innocent yet undeniably seductive tone:

"I said before that only the person who defeats me can be my boyfriend, so, Senior Xiao Yan, can you be my boyfriend?"

After saying that, she winked charmingly.

Boom--!

This statement was even more devastating than the impact of the previous battle! The entire plaza was plunged into a nuclear-level uproar and chaos!

"Wha... what's going on?!"

"What did that witch just say?!"

"She said she wanted to be Senior Xiao Yan's girlfriend? Holy crap, someone actually managed to pluck this thorny black rose?!"

"Wait a minute! The game isn't over yet!"

"Huh? Why did you ask me that? My goddess! My goddess!!"

Countless male trainees felt as if their hearts shattered into glass at the same moment, and cries of agony rose into the sky.

"Swish! Swish!"

In the stands, two icy, bone-chilling gazes, filled with extreme anger and even murderous intent, instantly locked onto Hun Li Li from the left and right sides, like the sharpest blades!

Xun'er's gentle smile had vanished without a trace, replaced by an icy look of being about to be taken away by her beloved. In her clear, glass-like eyes, dazzling golden light was gathering, as if it were about to spew out destructive golden flames at any moment!

The gentle smile that Xiao Yi Xian always seemed to encompass everything on her lips turned extremely dangerous. Her eyes, like poison needles, were fixed on Hun Li Li, and a faint yet chilling gray-purple aura began to swirl around her.

The next moment, the two landed together, one grabbing Xiao Yan's left arm and the other his right.

The two, who had previously been at odds, have now formed a united front.

Although they didn't say a word, their posture clearly declared that the seats next to Xiao Yan were theirs!

Caught in the middle, Xiao Yan felt his back instantly drenched in cold sweat!

On the left is Xun'er, his childhood sweetheart with an Ancient Clan background, who is devoted to him, but at this moment she is unusually unleashing a shocking killing Xun'er!

On the right is the gentle and considerate Xiao Yi Xian, who also possesses the deadly weapon of the Woe Poison Body, and whose smile at this moment is so dangerous that it makes his scalp tingle!

Ahead lies Yun Li, a bewitching woman of unknown origin and terrifying strength. She had just withstood his full-force attack with only minor injuries and had suddenly announced that she wanted to be his girlfriend!

Three stunningly beautiful figures, each capable of dominating Jia Nan Academy, have now formed an extremely unstable triangular standoff centered around him!

The air froze completely!

The Old Yao man's frivolous, mocking voice echoed in his heart with schadenfreude:

"Hehehe, Little Yanzi, how does it feel to be surrounded by three beauties who could cause a major upheaval?"

Han Yue, standing some distance away, was completely dumbfounded, unable to maintain her aloof beauty persona any longer.

"Three... three?! Xun'er Sister Xun'er, Senior Sister Xiao Yi Xian, and that vixen Yun Li... they're all trying to steal Senior Xiao Yan? My God!"

A surge of immense excitement, mixed with utter absurdity, overwhelmed her—this was an unprecedented, super-huge piece of gossip!!!

She couldn't help but cover her mouth tightly, afraid that she would cry out in shock, but inside she was screaming:

"Fight! Fight!"

The air in the square seemed to have frozen into millennia-old Mystic Ice!

Xiao Yan, whose breathing had not yet stabilized, stood at the very center of the storm. Although he was taller than Xiao Yi Xian, Xun'er, and Hun Li Li, he appeared exceptionally small, pitiful, and helpless at this moment...

At this moment, only three words remained in Xiao Yan's mind:

What a tragedy!

The eerie triangular standoff and frozen atmosphere inside the arena seemed poised to brew into an even more earth-shattering storm.

The entire square seemed to have become a powder keg with its fuse lit, where even the slightest spark could ignite it completely!

At this critical moment, a gentle yet vast and powerful pressure, like an invisible waterfall cascading down, instantly enveloped the entire noisy square!

Buzz--!

It was as if an invisible hand had gently soothed all the restless air.

The trainees, who were in a state of chaos and noise just a moment ago—whether they were shouting in heartbreak, watching the show with excitement, or holding their breath in tension—all felt a sudden tightness in their chests, like fish thrown into deep water. All their sounds and movements were abruptly stopped, leaving only a sense of awe from the depths of their souls.

This oppressive aura wasn't directed at anyone in particular, but it enveloped everyone, silently suppressing and covering up the tense, volatile atmosphere between the three girls in the arena.

A figure with Dou Qi Wings bearing Dou Qi appeared out of thin air and silently hovered in the center of the square, several feet above Xiao Yan and the others.

The newcomer had white hair and beard, a rosy complexion like a baby's, and wore a simple gray robe. He looked kind and gentle, but possessed an extremely powerful aura. He was Hu Gan, the Vice Dean of the Outer Academy of the Jia Nan Academy!

"Hehe, little guys, there's a limit to how much roughhousing you can do."

Hu Gan's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone present. It carried a hint of helpless laughter as his gaze first swept over Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian, who were tightly holding onto Xiao Yan's arms.

"Xiao Xun Er, Xiao Yi Xian Doctor, this old man understands your feelings." He changed his tone slightly, still gentle, but with a hint of admonition, "The academy is, after all, a place for learning and exchange. What you're doing is rather inappropriate!"

The golden flames in Xun'er's eyes quickly subsided. Although she didn't loosen her grip on Xiao Yan's hand, the chilling killing intent vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of shyness and shame. She didn't know why she had acted impulsively. With her upbringing, she shouldn't have done that. Besides, it would put her Brother Xiao Yan in a difficult position...

Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened slightly, the gray-purple aura around her instantly disappeared, and her dangerous expression also vanished.

Hu Gan's gaze then shifted to Hun Li Li, whose smile was radiant but whose eyes held a hint of danger, and he said with a touch of helplessness:

"And you, little girl, a friendly spar is fine, but stop when you've got enough. Why make such a fuss?" As he spoke, his gaze swept over the charred burn on Hun Li Li's hand. "You're both still young, cultivation is more important. Don't always think about love and romance. Besides, Xiao Yan is still young. You should know when to stop teasing him."

Hun Li Li's charming smile faltered slightly. She then remembered that Xiao Yan was not yet twelve years old. Although he looked about fifteen or sixteen, he was still a minor. Perhaps she had been a bit too hasty?

Thinking of this, she stopped smiling, her eyes flickered, and she seemed somewhat resentful, without saying a word in rebuttal.

Finally, Hu Gan looked at Xiao Yan, who appeared stiff, sweating profusely, and "weak, pitiful, and helpless," and his signature gentle smile returned, even tinged with a hint of teasing. He said with a smile:

"As for you, Xiao Yan, the number one genius of our Inner Academy, you disappeared for two years after taking leave. When you came back, you caused quite a stir. Although your strength is also quite good, your ability to cause trouble seems to be even greater. A sparring match alarmed half of the academy, and you even picked the most troublesome flower. They say that beautiful women are a source of trouble, and you've managed to provoke three of them at once, tsk tsk tsk!"

Xiao Yan: "!!!"

He felt utterly wronged; it was all Yun Li's fault, and he had suffered an undeserved calamity!

But sensing that the resentful aura emanating from the two "femme fatales" on his left and right seemed to have intensified, he coughed dryly and could only manage a smile that was more like a grimace:

"Vice Headmaster flatter me. I've been focused solely on cultivation; otherwise, I wouldn't have achieved my current strength. What happened just now was purely accidental!"

"Hmph, it wasn't an accident. Whether you agree or not, I've already decided on you!"

Hun Li Li's life depended on Xiao Yan, so she naturally couldn't give him up easily. She let out a soft snort, and then, under the wary gazes of Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian, she turned gracefully and became a blurry black shadow, disappearing directly from the sight of the many students.

Seeing this, Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance and finally slowly loosened their arms that were tightly holding Xiao Yan.

They understood that with the Vice Dean personally intervening, further entanglement would not only be pointless, but ultimately, this was a family matter and shouldn't be brought into the open. In the end, it would only embarrass Xiao Yan, which would appear childish and ridiculous.

"Alright, alright!" Seeing the storm Hu Gan's voice was relaxed. "The excitement's over, everyone disperse! The Inner Academy Selection Tournament is just around the corner, go back and cultivate. If you want to watch the competition, there will be plenty of opportunities later! Xiao Yan, come to my office with me. I have some questions to ask about your leave."

After saying that, he flickered and flew towards the depths of the academy.

The frozen air in the square finally thawed completely, and the suppressed breathing was instantly replaced by a huge wave of discussion.

The students were excitedly discussing the lightning-fast battle they had just witnessed, the Vice Dean's unfathomable strength, and Xiao Yan's enviable "lucky charms."

Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Although the Vice Dean's "talk" was definitely not simple, it was much safer to face a smiling old Vice Dean than to be caught in the middle of three femme fatales!

"Heh heh, you just wait, the good days are yet to come."

Inside the ring, the Old Yao still spoke with that same gloating tone, as if he were watching a good show.

Xiao Yan said helplessly, "Teacher! Stop making sarcastic remarks! Give me some practical advice!"

"I can't give it to you. You're better at this kind of thing. I can only teach you how to make medicine. As for love, you'll have to figure that out yourself."

Old Yao chuckled and unilaterally cut off the communication, giving Xiao Yan no more chance to complain.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly, then greeted Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian before using his movement technique to chase after the Vice Dean in the direction he had left.

A storm that was initiated by Hun Li Li and ultimately required the Vice Dean to personally intervene to resolve has finally come to an end. However, it is foreseeable that Xiao Yan's tumultuous academy life is only just beginning.