Waiting for the Right Moment
The death of Yan Jin had a tremendous impact on Xiao Yan, an impact no less significant than that of Xiao Xuan's fall.
Without Yan Jin, Xiao Yan would never have reached this point. Everyone in the Xiao Clan, including Xiao Yan himself, would have been utterly crushed and annihilated by the Soul Clan Ancient Clan. For Xiao Yan, Yan Jin was also a respected mentor. Since the Flame Clan was attacked by the Soul Clan, the Flame Clan and Xiao Clan had gradually become intertwined. As their cooperation deepened, Yan Jin, the Flame Clan patriarch, made no secret of his admiration for Xiao Yan, treating him like his own son.
Yan Jin's position in Xiao Yan's heart was only slightly lower than that of Xiao Xuan, the progenitor of the bloodline.
However, Xiao Yan's anger was now even greater, because Yan Jin had been tortured by the Extraterritorial Evil Clan before his death, completely disregarding the dignity that a Nine-Star Dou Sheng level expert should possess. This completely ignited Xiao Yan's rage, and he now had to kill to quell the raging fire in his heart.
Sheng Huang clenched the three black lines in his hand, then put them in his mouth and sucked hard.
The energy from the flesh and blood he seized was absorbed by him like a slurry.
Glug glug--
A look of ecstasy appeared on his face, as if he had just tasted the sweetest dew in the world. "Ah, the taste of this powerful life force is truly a delight."
Upon hearing such insulting words, Xiao Yan instead revealed a smile, a smile that was even more impactful than a wide-open glare.
"Sheng Huang, is it? Listen up, your dog's life is mine, Xiao Yan, to be taken today!"
Sheng Huang completely disregarded Xiao Yan's threat, simply stating, "Human, I know you're angry. That's not good; it will affect the flavor of your life. It must be extreme pain and fear—that's the best seasoning for the Holy Clan's meal!"
Xiao Yan didn't respond further, but instead asked Qing Lin beside him, "Qing Lin, how are you feeling?"
Qing Lin nodded immediately, her voice crisp and calm. "Don't worry, young master, I'm fine. I will definitely not be controlled again this time."
As Qing Lin who fought alongside Yan Jin and Yan Jin Lei Ying, Qing Lin also felt deep remorse after Yan Jin's complete demise. The reason the battle had become so one-sided was because the three of them had failed to guard against the opponent's sudden attacks. This time, fighting alongside Xiao Yan, Qing Lin naturally wouldn't make the same mistake again.
Xiao Yan also said to her, "That's good. Now you need to be prepared. We'll kill this guy in one blow to appease Elder Jin!"
Qing Lin didn't even need to continue communicating with Xiao Yan, because what she wanted to do now was the same as what Xiao Yan wanted to do. They only had one way to truly threaten this arrogant Nine-Star Dou Saint Peak expert in front of them, and that was the Dou Technique that the two of them had painstakingly cultivated for a long time and could unleash in combination— Grand Splendor Yin-Yang Rotation!
The power of this Dou Technique is self-evident. If Qing Lin hadn't studied it diligently, and if Xiao Yan's soul hadn't advanced to the Imperial State Soul, they wouldn't have been able to learn Dou Technique at all. The power of the ultimate Yin-Yang fusion is strong enough, but it is also a huge burden for the person who releases it.
However, at this moment, Qing Lin felt no inner turmoil, no fear, and not even apprehension; she only had trust in Xiao Yan!
Although the two are not yet officially married, she is currently the only one with the strength to stand with Xiao Yan.
Before the battle began, Qing Lin even indulged in a rare moment of daydreaming: with Xiao Yan and himself joining forces, who in the world could stand against them?
The Xiao Clan Mark on Xiao Yan's forehead shone brightly. This was the first time he had activated the Clan Mark today, and the power of his bloodline surged and took effect within his body. Every Dou God Clan has its own special abilities, and Xiao Yan had always been quite curious about the Xiao Clan's talents. However, Xiao Xuan had never told Xiao Yan directly, but instead said that once Xiao Yan's strength reached the high-star Dou Sheng level, he would naturally discover the secrets within the Xiao Clan Bloodline.
Xiao Yan had never understood this before, since keeping his bloodline's hidden abilities familiar would obviously be more beneficial to his improvement. However, since Xiao Xuan didn't explain it, and Xiao Yan had no other way to find out, he could only give up.
It wasn't until Xiao Yan's own strength reached the Eight-Star Dou Saint realm, and he encountered another ancestor of his own Xiao Chen, and witnessed Xiao Chen's fighting style, that he gained a glimpse of the Xiao Clan's bloodline power: the power that bursts forth in desperate situations, combined with the extraordinary endurance that is enough to support the user in achieving the miracle of the weak defeating the strong, is the innate power hidden in the Xiao Clan's bloodline.
However, this ability cannot be truly unleashed unless in dire circumstances, so Xiao Xuan could not directly tell Xiao Yan. He could only let Xiao Yan experience it firsthand in battle after battle. And Xiao Yan's journey was exactly like this: the more critical the situation, the better Xiao Yan Xiao Yan; the more desperate the moment, the more miracles he was able to create.
Now, this is a desperate situation not only for Xiao Yan, but for the entire continent. If Xiao Yan cannot find a way to eliminate this formidable enemy, not only will he be unable to avenge Yan Jin, but the Continental Allied Army will also collapse completely because of this person's appearance.
The damage inflicted by a Nine-Star Dou Saint Peak is far greater than that of Xiao Yan.
His bloodline boiled completely, forcibly pushing Xiao Yan's strength to the Eight-Star Peak Dou Sheng. Then, the seven Heavenly Flames within his body surged around him at the same time.
Fueled by intense rage, Xiao Yan's preparations became even faster and more ferocious. With his master's explicit command, the flames surged even more recklessly.
Of course, the most central and dazzling element is still Xiao Yan's Nihility Devouring Flame. This Nihility Devouring Flame forms the main body of the fiery light curtain behind Xiao Yan, while the other six flames merely serve as a backdrop. The area surrounding Xiao Yan has been completely transformed into a molten hell, with the intense heat constantly melting through space. As Xiao Yan Xiao Yan to inject his Dou Qi, the temperature continues to rise, and the temperature on his body is now comparable to that of a half-black, half-colored sun hanging in mid-air.
Qing Lin was right next to Xiao Yan, the two of them so close they were practically touching.
Within Xiao Yan's body was an extremely hot aura. Others might be afraid, but Qing Lin was not, because her body contained a different kind of extreme!
Delicate and clear emerald green flowers appeared in Qing Lin's eyes; the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils's power was fully activated!
One after another, the bodies of the Nine Serene Deepground Python appeared beside Qing Lin, becoming a backdrop to highlight Qing Lin. The Nine Serene Deepground Python did not reveal their true forms, but only phantom images of their power. However, when they all appeared behind Qing Lin, a series of icy breaths converged with the heavy breathing of the Nine Serene Deepground Python and finally merged into Qing Lin's body.