Just as Xiao Yu had expected, because of Xiao Yu, the two did not fight for long before it once again turned into a contest of fire control. Xiao Yan also revealed his Green Lotus Core Flame, drawing cries of surprise from everyone in the Alchemy Department.
After all, they had only witnessed a Heavenly Flame yesterday, yet today they saw one on another cultivator.
Even Fire Old Man on the stands looked curiously at Xiao Yan. "Xiao Yan actually possesses a Heavenly Flame too?" Although Heavenly Flames were not unique, it was still extremely rare for two possessors of the same Heavenly Flame to appear at once.
In the end, Xiao Yan naturally defeated Lu Mu with his precise control over fire. Even though he had lost, Lu Mu continued smiling warmly at Xiao Yan. After all, he intended to pursue Xiao Yu, so naturally he needed to build a good relationship with those around her. That was no secret.
Although Lu Mu had lost, his relationship with Xiao Yan instead grew closer. Both were interested in the other's methods of controlling flames, and both held goodwill toward each other. Through this spar, they agreed to further discuss each other's techniques after the later matches ended.
After their match ended, the looks from those around Xiao Yan changed when he returned to the stands. He had proven himself with his strength, and no one dared underestimate him again. Seeing Xun'er quietly waiting for him, Xiao Yu walked over, sat beside her, and secretly took her small hand beneath the seats.
Apparently not expecting Xiao Yan to be so bold, Xun'er's cheeks reddened. She then shifted her gaze toward the arena, successfully distracting herself.
The next several rounds were quite ordinary. Then, as the referee's announcement rang out, the noisy