The once-rampaging Three-Colored Fire Lotus seemed to be bound by invisible shackles. The spatial cracks along the edges of its petals visibly contracted, while its tsunami-like aura of destruction receded like the tide.
In just a few breaths, the Three-Colored Fire Lotus returned to its previous calm state.
"What are you panicking for? Even if it really explodes, I have a way to handle it." Xiao Yao looked up at Xiao Yan, who was still tense-faced, a smile curling across his lips.
Only then did Xiao Yan let out a breath, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. Irritated, he said, "And you're still laughing! That nearly scared my soul out of me. Besides, if anything really went wrong, with the Three-Colored Fire Lotus cast using the foundation of a Dou Zun, forget this training ground—even the newly rebuilt Xiao Clan residence would probably be flattened."
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing." With a thought from Xiao Yao, the Three-Colored Fire Lotus floating above his palm gradually broke apart before dissipating into the air.
Watching the fading afterimage of the fire lotus, Xiao Yan patted his chest with lingering fear. "Brother Yao, since you've mastered it, are we continuing with the formation setup next, or...?"
"Let's go. It's time for the Xiao Clan's formations to make their appearance—with the Xiao Clan Grand Formation in place, we can also deter those petty people spying in the shadows," Xiao Yao said softly.
At noon, the blazing sun hung high in the sky.
At this moment, quite a few clan members had gathered in the center of the Xiao Clan residence's plaza. Young and old alike stood in several circles, their curious gazes fixed on the scene—Xiao Yao was carving invisible formation patterns onto a stele glowing with a faint