After the enormous Fire Lotus bloomed, it slowly dissipated. Its lingering energy, however, ravaged the surroundings like molten lava spraying from a volcanic crater during an eruption.
The Misty Cloud Sect disciples formed another Dou Qi Shield, one even thicker than before.
The many top experts of the Jia Ma Empire in the spectator stands also blocked every flame that came flying their way.
Once the Fire Lotus's lingering power faded, Xiao Yan's figure emerged on the devastated square, while Nalan Yanran remained suspended amid the blue-green Dou Qi energy.
Xiao Yan would not let such an opportunity slip away. He immediately unfurled his Purple Cloud Wings, drew the Heavy Black Ruler, and charged toward Nalan Yanran.
The advantage of flight became clear at that moment. Xiao Yan moved through the air like a fish in water, nimble and agile, while Nalan Yanran struggled to exert her strength and could barely counter his attacks.
Xiao Yan darted in and out of the lingering Dou Qi, battering Nalan Yanran until she could hardly fend him off. Finally, he smashed the Heavy Black Ruler toward the ground, and Nalan Yanran fought free of her restraints and fell.
Even as she descended, Nalan Yanran continued her desperate struggle, swinging her sword at Xiao Yan again and again. Dozens of pale green streaks of sword energy shot out in succession, but Xiao Yan moved swiftly and dodged them with ease.
He then rapidly closed in on the falling Nalan Yanran, curling the fingers of his left hand into a claw as he prepared to deliver the final blow.
At that moment, Xiao Yu noticed Yun Leng's lips moving slightly toward Xiao Yan, as though he were saying something.
This kind of secret voice transmission was something practically anyone at the Dou Ling level could