Yao Ling: Xiao Yan, Come to My Room Tonight...

"BOOM--!!!"

The deafening roar was not a single sound, but rather like a continuous barrage of thunder, exploding wildly in the sky above the Central Plaza of the Inner Academy Jia Nan Academy!

The destructive energy, interwoven with blue and red hues, was like an ancient ferocious beast breaking free of its restraints, and it poured out violently as the Space Lock barrier shattered completely!

The explosive core of the crimson-blue Fire Lotus was like a miniature sun suddenly bursting open, its blinding light instantly engulfing the entire sky, even dimming the midday sun. Terrifying high temperatures swept outwards, the air crackling and distorting as it was scorched, and as far as the eye could see, there was only a twisted and rolling sea of crimson-blue fire.

"Activate the formation, quickly!"

Great Elder Su Qian's stern shout sounded unusually urgent amidst the roar of the energy storm.

His hair and beard stood on end, and his Dou Qi erupted without reservation. The massive energy shield that he and the other elders instantly formed pressed down fiercely, like an inverted giant bowl, just before the destructive storm could fully spread.

"Buzz--!"

The light shield trembled violently, groaning under the strain.

On the surface of the light shield, the blue and red flames crashed into it. Each impact caused the light shield to fluctuate violently, and the faces of the elders supporting the formation below turned pale, their Dou Qi pouring out like a flood.

If it weren't for the combined power of almost all the Dou Emperor and Dou Wang elders in the Inner Academy, this hastily formed sealing formation would probably have been torn apart instantly!

The stands were already in complete chaos.

The students, who had been immersed in the epic battle, were now filled only with instinctive fear.

Screams and shoving filled the air as the crowd surged backward like a tidal wave, the trainees' faces etched with the terror of surviving a close call.

If the elders hadn't reacted quickly enough, the consequences would have been unimaginable!

The energy storm, trapped within the light shield, continued to rage wildly.

The incredibly sturdy arena vanished completely, leaving behind only a huge, charred crater with smooth, mirror-like walls—the result of being melted by the instantaneous high temperature and then cooled.

Countless fragments of rock were pulverized in the turbulent energy flow, then engulfed by flames, forming vortexes of destructive blue and red.

At the eye of the storm, two figures stood like lone boats on a raging sea.

Gu Qingyang was the first to bear the brunt!

His "Ancient Emperor Finger," which he was so proud of and which contained all his power, was like ice and snow meeting a red-hot iron the moment it came into contact with the seemingly inconspicuous Azure-Red Fire Lotus.

That ancient, concentrated, and incredibly powerful energy finger was utterly destroyed and shattered inch by inch by the terrifying high temperature and destructive annihilation power contained within the Fire Lotus!

"Pfft!"

The violent backlash from the forced destruction of his Dou Technique, coupled with the unimaginable impact of the explosion at close range, caused Gu Qingyang to feel as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer, and his protective Dou Qi instantly dissipated.

He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the inner wall of the sealing array maintained by Su Qian and the others, producing a dull thud.

His clothes were charred and torn in many places, his face was ashen white, his breath was extremely weak, and his eyes were filled with disbelief, horror and fear.

"What... what kind of Dou Technique is that?!"

He had only this one thought in his mind, and he couldn't even care about the churning injuries inside his body.

Within the firestorm, shockwaves spread outwards. Given Gu Qingyang's current condition, if he were to withstand such terrifying shockwaves, his injuries would likely worsen, and he might even face death!

"Big brother!"

In the stands, Gu Zhen, Gu Xing, Gu Hua, and Gu Yao's expressions changed drastically, they cried out in alarm, and instinctively tried to rush out.

But seeing the still raging energy storm within the light barrier, and the solemn expressions on the elders' faces, they forcibly suppressed their impulses, their fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and their gazes toward Xiao Yan were filled with horror and fear.

Their prized "Ancient Emperor Finger," which they thought would win the battle, was actually... utterly defeated head-on!

If Xiao Yan were to unleash this attack, even Dou Huang expert would likely be unable to withstand it!

What kind of monster is this?!

Within the light barrier, Xiao Yan saw Gu Qingyang momentarily lost in thought, and his brows furrowed slightly.

If Gu Qingyang were to be in any real danger, it might just scare out those old fogies of the Ancient Clan.

This is not a good thing...

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan flapped his wings and appeared in front of Gu Qingyang, then immediately shielded him behind him.

?

Seeing this, Gu Qingyang was slightly taken aback.

What is he doing?

Boom!

The next wave of flames was already upon us, and the terrifying shockwave from the explosion swept over us!

Xiao Yan spread his arms and began to circulate his Quenching Body.

The terrifying impact and extreme heat of the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus would be of great help to his cultivation of the Great Sun Separation Fire Body, and he couldn't let it go to waste.

The impact and intense heat instantly enveloped Xiao Yan and Gu Qingyang.

Those who witnessed this scene turned deathly pale!

Xun'er, Xiao Yi Xian, Huo Zhi, Zi Yan, and the other girls' hearts jumped into their throats.

Xun'er pursed her lips tightly, her fingertips digging deep into her palms, her beautiful eyes fixed on the area within the light barrier where Xiao Yan's figure was enveloped, her eyes filled with worry.

Yao Ling and Huo Zhi's eyes gleamed with admiration; they had finally witnessed once again Xiao Yan's unparalleled Dou Technique.

The Dou Technique created by fusing Heavenly Flames is something that only Xiao Yan can achieve across the entire continent!

"Holy crap..."

Hun Li Li exclaimed inwardly.

She hadn't expected that the Fire Lotus created by Xiao Yan by fusing two Heavenly Flames would be so incredibly lethal!

Zi Yan's gaze held a hint of solemnity. As a magical beast, she had an instinctive dislike, or rather, fear, of Heavenly Flames!

Meanwhile, high in the sky, unnoticed by anyone, in a spatially distorted rift, a bewitching figure dressed in a bright red robe looked at the horrifying commotion below. Her luscious red lips parted slightly, and a look of shock appeared in her beautiful eyes.

This kid actually has such skills?

Back then, she was tormented to the point of near death by a Heavenly Flames. She never expected that this audacious guy would dare to fuse two Heavenly Flames to create such a terrifying Dou Technique!

But when Queen Medusa thought about how that guy dared to devour the Heavenly Flames right in front of her with his meager strength, she suddenly felt that there seemed to be nothing this guy wouldn't dare to do.

There's nothing I wouldn't dare to do...

Queen Medusa lowered her eyelids slightly, and her slender, white fingers, as delicate as scallion roots, unconsciously touched her luscious red lips, a slightly bewildered, iridescent light appearing in her eyes.

Time passed slowly amidst the violent outpouring of energy.

Finally, with the elders continuously pouring their Dou Qi into the barrier, the storm of blue and red flames within the sealing array gradually subsided, and the raging energy turbulence slowly dissipated. The pervasive smoke and high-temperature steam began to settle, revealing the competition area that had been ravaged beyond recognition.

The pit was a scene of utter devastation.

Great Elder Su Qian slowly withdrew the sealing formation, and the light barrier dissipated.

All eyes were focused on the two people in the pit.

Gu Qingyang was seen kneeling on one knee, leaning on his black and gold spear.

He was dressed in rags, with multiple charred and bloody marks on his body. His face was pale and his breathing was disordered, clearly indicating that he had suffered serious internal and external injuries.

But his gaze was complicated as he looked at what lay before him, and he had lost all will to fight.

Because Xiao Yan was shirtless, his entire body was a dark red color, and under his skin, one could even see a bluish-red light flowing along his meridians. His body was also covered in scorching steam.

A moment later, he turned around and reached out his hand to Gu Qingyang.

The entire room was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Gu Qingyang took a deep breath, suppressing his surging blood and qi, grasped Xiao Yan's hand, stood up, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Xiao Yan, and spoke in a slightly hoarse voice that clearly resonated throughout the entire area:

"Brother Xiao Yan, I have lost this battle. Gu Qingyang, I am completely convinced of my defeat today!"

These words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly igniting the entire audience!

"We won! Xiao Yan won!"

"That crimson and blue Fire Lotus... what kind of Dou Technique is that? It's terrifying!"

"Incredible! To defeat Dou Wang with the physique of Dou Ling, the attack just now would probably be difficult for even Dou Huang expert!"

"Strong Ranking List! It's definitely him!"

Gasps of amazement and cheers swept across the Central Plaza like a tsunami.

All the students of the Jia Nan Academy were swept up in a frenzy of excitement.

Xiao Yan, the newcomer who created countless miracles, once again shocked them!

On the judges' platform, Great Elder Su Qian and the other elders exchanged glances, all seeing the shock and solemnity in each other's eyes.

Finally, Su Qian announced loudly, his voice resounding through the sky:

"The winner of the first match of the third round is Xiao Yan!"

As Elder Su Qian announced, Xun'er was the first to lose her composure. Her figure transformed into a streak of azure light, instantly rushing down from the stands and pouncing towards Xiao Yan at the edge of the deep pit.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, Huo Zhi, Han Yue, Hun Li Li, Shi Xuanxuan, Ling Yanfei, and Yao Ling, one after another, with concern and joy, rushed towards the slightly tired but incredibly upright figure at the edge of the deep pit.

The four members of the Ancient Clan quickly jumped down from the stands and surrounded Gu Qingyang to check his injuries. Occasionally, when they glanced at Xiao Yan and the group of women surrounding him, their expressions were incredibly complex.

Looking at Xun'er and the others who had gathered around him, Xiao Yan felt their heartfelt concern, and a warm smile appeared on his tired face.

He gently patted Xun'er's hand to indicate that he was alright.

His gaze passed through the crowd and landed on Gu Qingyang, who was being supported by the members of the Ancient Clan. He nodded slightly in greeting.

Gu Qingyang nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with awe.

He had a premonition that perhaps one day in the future, today's battle would become the most profound and proudest memory of his life.

It seems that Xun'er has excellent judgment.

It was them, along with the elders of the clan, who were somewhat narrow-minded and ignorant!

Buddha Fury Fire Lotus...

The name of this Dou Technique is quite extraordinary. He is now somewhat looking forward to seeing what it will be like when Xiao Yan comes to the Ancient Clan to find Xun'er in the future.

Those old guys will probably be completely astonished!

"Let's go. We've gained quite a bit from this trip, so it wasn't a wasted trip."

Since Xiao Yan blocked all the subsequent shockwaves, Gu Qingyang's injuries were not too serious. He didn't want to be an eyesore with four big light bulbs around, so he called Gu Yao and the others and left the huge pit.

Surrounded by beauties, Xiao Yan returned to the stands and changed into clean clothes with the help of Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian.

This time, no one could feel jealous of Xiao Yan anymore.

In the Dou Qi Continent, the strong reign supreme!

A boy who is only thirteen years old can possess such terrifying combat power. He deserves to be loved by so many beautiful women. Everything he says is right and everything he does makes sense!

At this moment, Xiao Yan was taking pills to heal his injuries, savoring the feeling he had just experienced.

The explosive impact of the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus affects everyone equally, including himself.

Logically speaking, he, as the spellcaster, should have run far away.

However, under the influence of the Great Sun Separation Fire Body, he could almost ignore the impact of the explosion and even transform it into his own cultivation resources.

Moreover, after such intense tempering, Xiao Yan could sense that the progress of his Quenching Body cultivation had actually increased significantly.

Unfortunately, he couldn't digest the destructive energy within the Heavenly Flames; instead, it would remain in his body, affecting the efficiency of his Quenching Body cultivation.

Otherwise, if he kept rubbing Fire Lotus to explode himself, his cultivation speed for the Great Sun Separation Fire Body would have skyrocketed!

Unfortunately, it can't be blown up.

For a period of time, he could only withstand such an impact once, until the destructive energy was completely removed, before he could temper his body in such a way again.

If he were to endure two or three such attacks in a short period of time, the accumulated destructive energy would be too much for his physical body to withstand. In that case, his physical body would disintegrate, and he would become a soul like Old Yao.

However, his current physical strength is comparable to that of Four-Star Dou Wang, which is good news.

In addition, he can also directly use his ultimate skill at point-blank range, shoving the Fire Lotus into someone's mouth.

After the explosion, the opponent is left with low health, while you can actually heal yourself.

There's no need to worry at all, because after the Fire Lotus technique caused a significant loss of Dou Qi and soul power, the person was in poor condition and vulnerable to a sneak attack.

Who exactly created this Great Sun Separation Fire Body Dou Technique?

It suits him perfectly!

That was awesome!

Um?

Xiao Yan frowned, then suddenly looked up at a certain point in the sky, slightly puzzled.

Is it just an illusion?

Why do I feel like someone is watching me?

"Brother Xiao Yan, what's wrong?"

Xun'er saw Xiao Yan suddenly look up and asked in confusion.

"It's nothing, I just used up a lot of my soul power and I'm a little tired."

Xiao Yan shook his head and said.

Upon hearing this, Yao Ling's heart skipped a beat.

Great opportunity!

"After today's match, Xiao Yan, come to my room. Our Yao Clan has some special methods that can restore soul power."

Yao Ling suppressed her joy and said.

"Oh, thank you in advance Senior Sister Yao."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled and said.

"Um... you're welcome."

Yao Ling nodded, a slight smile involuntarily creeping onto her lips.

Ling Yanfei's eyes twitched slightly upon hearing this.

Is that Yao Ling sister going to do that again?

This is truly... utterly outrageous!