The Perversion of the Nine Heart Begonia

Yu Tianheng climbed to his feet, dusted himself off, and walked over to the group.

There was still blood at the corner of his mouth, but his smile was open and unrestrained.

"Please forgive the spectacle." He cupped his fists. "I can barely make it through the first level, but I'm still a little short of crossing the threshold into the second."

Yu Tianheng stepped aside, and Dugu Yan came forward.

She wore a dark green fitted outfit today, her long hair tied high, exposing her slender neck and cold, striking face.

Her emerald eyes gleamed with eagerness. It was not that she particularly yearned for the lightning pool—she had simply long wanted to prove herself in front of Lin Chuan.

Last time, in the forest by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, her entire body had gone weak in less than half an hour. That incident still rankled with her.

"I'll go."

Dugu Yan spoke those two words coolly and strode into the valley.

Yu Yuanzhen naturally recognized Yu Tianheng, his former vice-captain.

He nodded.

Everyone held their breath once more.

The instant Dugu Yan entered the lightning pool, the first bolt of silvery-white lightning struck her.

Her body jolted violently. She let out a muffled groan and staggered, but quickly steadied herself.

The phantom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor appeared behind her. Dark green venomous mist swirled around her, forming a stark contrast with the silvery-white lightning.

Lin Chuan noticed that Dugu Yan's method of resistance was completely different from Yu Tianheng's.

Yu Tianheng endured it head-on, relying on Soul Power, relying on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul's source power.

Dugu Yan, on the other hand, relied on finesse. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Venom mist would actively disperse, redirect, and neutralize the