From Weak to Strong: Hun Tiandi's Shock

Thus, the pair of mortal enemies were able to maintain a delicate balance at this moment, sitting across from each other.

Xiao Yan and Hun Tiandi each circulated their cultivation techniques, silently healing their wounds.

Yet under the circumstances where their power was restricted here,

their injuries healed at an exceptionally slow pace.

"I truly did not expect that you could rely on such crude resources to climb step by step to this realm."

Hun Tiandi suddenly broke the silence, genuine surprise coloring his voice.

In his eyes, aside from Heavenly Flames, the resources Xiao Yan had obtained

were no different from trash.

As a direct descendant of the ancient Soul Clan,

Hun Tiandi had enjoyed the clan's abundant resources since childhood.

Even when he ventured out to train, the pills, cultivation techniques, and combat skills he brought with him

were all among the finest in the world.

The opportunities Xiao Yan had risked his life to obtain

were, to him, merely things within easy reach.

It was precisely because of this that he was especially shocked—

this youth of humble origins had actually, in such a short time,

reached a height comparable to his own.

"Heh, you people born into nobility will never understand."

"I started with nothing, which is why I treasure the power I earned through my own efforts all the more."

"It is precisely because you had everything that you could not defeat someone like me, who built himself from nothing."

After speaking, Xiao Yan no longer looked at him,

instead turning his gaze toward the past continuing to unfold upon the Light Screen.

As he revisited this journey,

his Dao heart seemed to improve once more,

and the Dou Di power circulating around him grew increasingly smooth and natural.

[Time always passed in the blink of an eye.]

[The academy years flew by. When Xiao Yan advanced to a three-star Dou Ling, Xun Er's clansmen came to take her away.]

[Still too weak, Xiao Yan could only watch that graceful figure vanish at the end of his sight.]

[But he swore an oath: one day, he would personally go to the Ancient Clan and bring back the woman he loved!]

[To this day, none of Xiao Yan's promises had ever gone unfulfilled.]

[Even though this vow had seemed impossibly distant.]

[Afterward, Jia Nan Academy suffered a sudden crisis. The Fallen Heart Flame went berserk and out of control; even Grand Elder Su Qian was powerless to suppress it!]

[In the end, Xiao Yan "sacrificed himself for righteousness," sealing the Heavenly Flame with his own body.]

[In truth, deep underground, he was borrowing Yao Lao's power to refine this wondrous flame of heaven and earth with all his strength.]

[Although the Fallen Heart Flame's energy was incomparably violent, Xiao Yan gave everything he had and ultimately succeeded in absorbing and merging it!]

[However, the aftereffects of merging the Heavenly Flame soon struck—]

[A surge of wicked fire rushed straight into his dantian. No matter how Xiao Yan tried to suppress it, it was useless.]

[In his urgency, his gaze fell upon the femme fatale beside him—Queen Medusa!]

[Under normal circumstances, no matter how bold he was, he would never have dared offend this queen.]

[Moreover, that elegant figure had always occupied his heart.]

[But now, the arrow was on the string. There was no turning back!]

[With a beastlike growl, Xiao Yan suddenly pounced upon that curvaceous figure!]

[Queen Medusa abruptly awoke and struggled with all her strength.]

[But having only just completed her soul fusion, she was weak beyond measure. How could she contend with Xiao Yan at the height of his power?]

[Thus, within this secret realm formed of crimson magma, a springtime scene quietly unfolded!]

[When Xiao Yan emerged from seclusion, his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Dou Wang realm!]

[In merely a year and a half, he had leaped from a five-star Dou Ling straight to the peak of Dou Wang!]

[Such progress was clearly not solely the Fallen Heart Flame's doing!]

The viewers throughout the Heavens and Myriad Worlds who witnessed this scene were all green with envy!

Not only because Xiao Yan's cultivation had soared, but because it had risen in such an alluring and intimate fashion!

Whether his cultivation had truly increased through dual cultivation aside,

this experience alone was enough to make people beat their chests in frustration!

That brat Xiao Yan truly deserved to die!!

At this moment, the resentment of all living beings across the myriad worlds was unprecedentedly unanimous!

And what infuriated them most was—

the crucial scenes had been covered in heavy mosaic censorship from start to finish! Not even the faintest sound had leaked out!

It was enough to drive anyone mad!

Battle Through the Heavens World—

Staring at the screen full of mosaics, Cailin let out a relieved breath and gently patted her chest.

If the scenes of that underground entanglement had truly been made public,

she would either take her own life or kill every single witness!

There was absolutely no third option!

Having this matter known to the world already filled her with shame and rage.

If those events were replayed before her beloved daughter as well,

how could she still have the face to remain beneath heaven and earth!

Even now, the furtive glances cast her way by those around her made her feel as though she were sitting on pins and needles.

No one could have imagined

that Alliance Leader Xiao and Lady Cailin, now such a devoted couple,

had formed their bond in such a manner back then!

Given Cailin's formerly decisive and ruthless temperament, the fact that she had not taken Xiao Yan's life then

was truly an act of mercy!

Xun Er gazed at the Light Screen, complex ripples stirring in her eyes.

She had long known that Cailin and Xiao Yan shared a past,

but she had not known that it had unfolded in such a way!

What worried her even more was—

if even the private moments between her and Xiao Yan in the Demon Fire Space were to be shown...

At that thought, even someone as refined and composed as her could not help but flush scarlet.

[After emerging from seclusion, Xiao Yan naturally found himself pursued by Queen Medusa.]

[But because the Heaven-Swallowing Python's soul interfered, she ultimately could not bring herself to strike him down.]

[Afterward, Xiao Yan not only successfully revived Yao Lao, but also made an agreement with Queen Medusa:]

[She would protect him for one year, while he would refine a Soul Recovery Pill for her.]

[After pacifying the Black-Corner Region, Xiao Yan gathered his former subordinates and pointed his sword at the Misty Cloud Sect!]

[Yet behind the Misty Cloud Sect stood the Soul Hall, one of the Eight Ancient Clans!]

[Although Xiao Yan ultimately killed Yun Shan with his own hands, Yao Lao was taken away by a Soul Hall guardian whose strength had greatly increased!]

[To protect his disciple, Yao Lao willingly sacrificed himself!]

[This time, it was no longer the slumber of the past, but a final parting!]

[Grief-stricken and enraged by the loss of his mentor, Xiao Yan swore to bathe the Misty Cloud Sect in blood!]

[But at Yun Yun's plea, he ultimately ordered the Misty Cloud Sect to disband within one month.]

The Heavens and Myriad Worlds held many discussions over this:

Some believed that evil had to be eradicated completely, and that mercy could not be shown;

others praised Xiao Yan for valuing loyalty and righteousness, believing he had acted out of necessity.

Had Yun Yun not pleaded for mercy, Xiao Yan would indeed have uprooted them all.

This was precisely Xiao Yan's unique character.

He often called himself no good man,

and acted only to keep his conscience clear,

yet nothing he did resembled the deeds of a villain.

Martial Movement World—

Lin Dong and the others, temporarily residing at the Dao Sect to recover from their injuries,

were watching the images on the Light Screen with complete focus.

Seeing that Xiao Yan had not exterminated the Misty Cloud Sect,

Little Marten suddenly chuckled.

"What are you laughing at?"

Lin Dong looked at his companion in confusion.

"I was thinking, if it were you, what choice would you make?"

"I..."

"Exactly! If the Dao Sect were the Misty Cloud Sect, and I were Yun Yun, how would you handle it?"

Ying Huanhuan suddenly leaned closer,

her jade-like face nearly pressing against Lin Dong's cheek,

her bright eyes filled with curiosity.

"Perhaps... I would make the same choice as Xiao Yan..."

Lin Dong searched his heart. If the Dao Sect had nearly wiped out his entire family,

had joined forces with the enemy who abducted his father,

and had ultimately caused his master to be captured,

then agreeing to let the sect disband would already be out of consideration for Ying Huanhuan's feelings.

This answer made the corners of Ying Huanhuan's lips curl upward.

She absolutely did not wish for such a thing to become reality,

but just now, the Dao Sect had indeed nearly followed in the Misty Cloud Sect's footsteps.

Though it had not gone as far as in the image,

it had still chosen to stand by and watch.