Rather unexpectedly, the two had arrived together.
However, when they hurried closer and saw the scene, both looked astonished.
The area around the Combat Platform was a wreck. Cracks crisscrossed the stone paving, and violent energy fluctuations still lingered in the air.
And Nalan Yanran...
Yun Xiaotian's gaze fell on her. Her moon-white dress was slightly disheveled, a rare flush colored her cool face, and her chest rose and fell gently. Clearly, she had just fought a fierce battle.
His expression abruptly darkened.
"Junior Sister Yanran, what happened to you..."
His voice tightened as his gaze shifted to the black-robed figure beside her, a sinister gleam flashing through his eyes.
Liu Ling also frowned deeply, studying Xiao Yan.
Was this the man who could remove Old Master Nalan's Brand Poison?
Such a young alchemist, yet he could fight Nalan Yanran to this extent?
But then he noticed the fluctuations of Dou Qi around Xiao Yan that had yet to fully subside. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and his brow relaxed.
So that was it...
His combat prowess might be impressive, but his alchemy probably wasn't particularly outstanding... after all, a person's time and energy were limited.
Otherwise, why would he need to contend with others through force?
He probably wouldn't be a rival at the Alchemist Tournament.
"Senior Brother Yun, Senior Brother Liu."
Nalan Yanran nodded slightly, her voice returning to its usual coolness.
"I just exchanged a few moves with Mr. Yan Xiao. I learned a great deal."
"Yan Xiao?"
Yun Xiaotian narrowed his eyes, sizing up the black-robed figure.
Was this the fellow who had defeated that madman Mu Zhan?
"So you're Brother Yan Xiao. I've long heard of your reputation."
He cupped his hands, though a barely perceptible chill tinged his voice.
Beneath his black