The Final Eight!
"You..."
Facing Xiao Yan's indifferent gaze, Wang Chen had barely uttered a single word when he fainted.
"Tch, is that all? You're getting off easy!"
After spitting lightly, Xiao Yan couldn't be bothered to pay any more attention to Wang Chen, his defeated opponent.
To be honest, it was only because this was the Four Pavilions Assembly, and the competition rules stipulated that no one could be killed, that Xiao Yan's strike just now would not have just seriously injured and knocked Wang Chen unconscious, but would have directly blown his head off!
Xiao Yan is a very simple person.
If you're just causing trouble for me personally, I'll let you off the hook if I can, and I won't kill you.
Just like Feng Qing'er and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan in the Original Work.
In the Original Work, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan actually appeared as the villains.
However, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan was not purged by Xiao Yan like the Ice River Valley and the Wind Lightning Pavilion. This was because they did not harm anyone around Xiao Yan; it was at most a personal grudge.
This shows that Xiao Yan is definitely a person with a strong sense of principles!
However, Wang Chen's sneak attack on Nalan Yanran undoubtedly crossed Xiao Yan's bottom line.
That's why he's been beaten half to death by Xiao Yan!
It can only be said that this is all a natural cycle, and karma is indeed reaping what it sows!
"Bang"
Meanwhile, atop the western Pavilion, Yellow Springs Venerable, his face ashen, shattered the Silverwood chair beneath him with a single palm strike, and stared at Xiao Yan with eyes that seemed to devour him whole.
His palms were already brimming with Dou Qi, as if he were ready to crush Xiao Yan at any moment!
With their own disciple eliminated before even reaching the Top Eight, Yellow Springs Pavilion has completely lost face and reputation.
Therefore, he naturally wanted nothing more than to kill the culprit who caused all of this.
"Old ghost of the Yellow Springs, what do you want to do?"
Of course, how could the other three Venerables not notice such an obvious burst of fighting Dou Qi and murderous intent from Yellow Springs Venerable?
Sure enough, the other three Venerables had already turned their attention to Yellow Springs Venerable.
Among them, the Sword Venerable directly questioned the Yellow Springs Venerable!
To be honest, after seeing Wang Chen eliminated by Xiao Yan, Sword Venerable felt incredibly relieved and was practically ready to clap and cheer!
It can be said that the moment Wang Chen launched a sneak attack on Tang Ying, the last shred of face that existed between the Myriad Sword Pavilion and the Yellow Springs Pavilion was completely torn away.
From now on, forget about helping each other in times of trouble; it would be good enough if he didn't kick us when we're down!
That's why, no matter what, Sword Venerable found Xiao Yan, who had eliminated Wang Chen, pleasing to the eye.
Furthermore, since Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran are in cahoots, he also has high hopes for Nalan Yanran.
Therefore, at this moment, the Sword Venerable even considered absorbing the two into the Myriad Sword Pavilion if they were unaffiliated with any sect or faction.
Taking all this into account, and coupled with his deep-seated aversion to Yellow Springs Venerable and Yellow Springs Pavilion, Sword Venerable had made his decision.
If Yellow Springs Venerable dares to make things difficult for the two of them, he will protect them even if it means breaking ties with them.
"Old Swordsman, are you going to protect that guy?"
Feeling the sword intent locked onto him by the Sword Venerable, the Yellow Springs Venerable's face became even more unsightly, as if water could drip from it.
"Ha, what a joke! Old ghost of the Yellow Springs, your Yellow Springs Pavilion wouldn't be sore losers and try to bully the weak, would you? Let me tell you, that young man defeated your disciple honorably, without using any underhanded tactics!"
If you dare to attack him at will, you will be breaking the rules that we, the Four Pavilions, have jointly established.
Who else will attend the Four Pavilions Assembly that we are co-hosting?
Of course, you, Old Ghost Yellow Springs, may not care about the reputation of your Yellow Springs Pavilion, but I care about the reputation of my Myriad Sword Pavilion!
The Sword Venerable's words directly seized the moral high ground!
This caused Yellow Springs Venerable's face to turn pale and then red, leaving him utterly unable to find a single reason to refute it.
"Yellow Springs, this is exactly what the old swordsman meant. If you dare to attack someone who is participating in the competition normally at this time, then we'll have to consider whether to change the next Four Pavilions Assembly to a three-way tournament."
Feng Xian said the same thing at this time.
Given Feng Xian's personality, he habitually acts as a peacemaker until Xiao Yan reveals his identity and the interests of the Starfall Pavilion are involved.
However, if Yellow Springs Venerable were to actually attack Xiao Yan now, the interests of the Starfall Pavilion would certainly be damaged!
Therefore, he made these remarks from a fair perspective.
As for the final Thunder Venerable, according to Tian Huangzi's instructions, he was supposed to join forces with Yellow Springs Venerable to target Xiao Yan.
But to be fair, doing this would indeed have a very negative impact on the Wind Lightning Pavilion.
In the Original Work, because Xiao Yan already had a conflict with the Wind Lightning Pavilion, and because he participated in the competition illegally, Thunder Venerable naturally had a reason to openly target Xiao Yan.
But right now, Xiao Yan is following the rules, and it's really not appropriate for him to risk public condemnation and stand with that shameless guy, Yellow Springs Venerable, under these circumstances!
Therefore, he subconsciously turned his gaze to Tian Huangzi beside him.
Meeting Thunder Venerable's gaze, Tian Huangzi naturally knew what the other was thinking.
Therefore, he smiled at this moment.
"There's no need to rush things with that young man named Xiao Yan; there will be plenty of opportunities later! For now, Thunder Venerable, just make your own choice."
Putting aside the fact that his actions were feigned, they were actually meant to hone Xiao Yan's skills.
Even if he didn't intend to train Xiao Yan, he would never choose to unite the Wind Lightning Pavilion with the infamous Yellow Springs Pavilion at this time!
"I see."
Upon hearing that Tian Huangzi had not asked him to sacrifice the reputation of the Wind Lightning Pavilion in order to mindlessly target Xiao Yan, Thunder Venerable breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yellow Springs Venerable, you must not break the rules of my Four Pavilions Assembly!"
When the host, Thunder Venerable, spoke up, Yellow Springs Venerable realized that he truly had no way to deal with Xiao Yan.
"Snort!"
Therefore, Yellow Springs Venerable simply gave a cold snort indignation and then fell silent.
Thus, this minor incident, which could have triggered the Yellow Springs Venerable to personally take action against Xiao Yan, came to an end.
Meanwhile, on the Bluestone Square below, with the elimination of Wang Chen, the Chief Disciple Yellow Springs Pavilion, one of the Four Pavilions, the chaotic battle was gradually drawing to a close.
Meanwhile, after exchanging names with Xiao Yan, Tang Ying took one last, reluctant look at Nalan Yanran before heading off to eliminate the remaining passersby.
However, the look in his eyes almost made Xiao Yan eliminate him on the spot!
Fortunately, at the crucial moment, Nalan Yanran completely stabilized her cultivation level and nodded to Tang Ying to express her gratitude, which made Xiao Yan feel embarrassed to continue attacking her under these circumstances.
Feng Qing'er, who witnessed Xiao Yan's overwhelming victory over 12 Dou Emperor and Wang Chen, couldn't help but have a glint of light flash in her eyes.
"If my guess is correct, that Xiao Yan should already possess the cultivation of Dou Zong! It seems that the final battle will not be easy, but I will not let you down Young Master!"
Xiao Yan, you should prepare for the final battle!
After whispering something, Feng Qing'er quickened the pace of clearing the area.
Finally, half an hour after Xiao Yan defeated Wang Chen, the Top Eight in the grand melee were determined.
Besides Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran, Feng Qing'er, Tang Ying, and Mu Qingluan, the other three are two Eight-Star Dou Emperors and one Seven-Star Dou Emperor.
Normally, Wang Chen should have had a place in the Top Eight, but who told him to be so blind?