Because of Qin Yan, the second round of selection lasted less than two hours. Although there was still plenty of time left, the third round of the final selection was already scheduled for the day after tomorrow. This meant that they would have at least a day and a half to wander around Burning Flame Valley.
The elders of Burning Flame Valley were somewhat helpless in the face of this, but there was no way to delay any longer. No one expected Qin Yan to be so domineering, managing to change the entire competition's proceedings all by himself. However, this also proved Qin Yan's abilities from another perspective, as such terrifying insight is not something everyone possesses.
Afterwards, Xiao Yan and his group returned to the pavilion that Burning Flame Valley had prepared for them. As they entered the pavilion, many people outside couldn't help but cast envious glances at them.
The pavilion where Xiao Yan and his group lived was different from most people's. Normally, only a team with a powerful Origin King Great Realm, while teams weaker than Origin King would have to stay in ordinary courtyards with poorer environments.
Unfortunately, that's just how the world is. The difference in strength leads to different treatment. There will never be true fairness in this world; the hierarchy of classes is the most complete explanation for everything.
As for Xiao Yan and the others, they were also invited here because of the previous incident. However, Xiao Yan thought that Qin Yan must have made a deliberate arrangement for this.
"This Qin Yan is truly extraordinary. He was able to monitor us while clearly identifying the most elite among the disciples, and single-handedly brought this second round of selection to a close."
"Most importantly, even the elders of Burning Flame Valley expressed reservations about his methods. It seems they have high expectations for Qin Yan!"
After entering the room and taking their seats, Xiao Yi Xian served tea to everyone, while Luo Jin and Bai Hua began to comment on what had just happened, their words full of praise for Qin Yan, which drew nods of agreement from Zhou Tai and the others.
"That guy just unleashed flames, and even I felt a sense of threat. Could it be that he also possesses Heavenly Flames?"
The Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape frowned. Ever since Qin Yan released the flames within his body, he had felt another very clear pressure. Although he couldn't be sure if it was Heavenly Flames, it still made him feel extremely apprehensive.
"No, it's not Heavenly Flames, nor is it any kind of Beast Flame. From my observation, it should be the Power of the Great Dao he has mastered, the Great Dao of Fire."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan shook his head slightly, took the tea from Xiao Yi Xian, and said slowly.
" The Great Dao of Fire!"
As soon as Xiao Yan uttered these words, the expressions of the people present changed instantly. The Great Dao of Fire is one of the most powerful offensive forces among all known Power of the Great Dao. Once one masters the Great Dao of Fire, their overall combat power will be greatly enhanced. Moreover, among opponents of the same attribute, if the opponent does not have a sufficiently powerful Power of the Great Dao, then the Great Dao of Fire will also have a great suppressive effect on the latter's flames.
"No wonder this guy is hard to beat among the younger generation of Burning Flame Valley, so there's another reason behind it."
"But no matter what, his insight and combat prowess are beyond doubt. The Power of the Great Dao is only one aspect of his strength. If he didn't possess sufficiently formidable power, the higher-ups of Burning Flame Valley wouldn't have valued him so much."
At this point, the others nodded in agreement, each filled with admiration for Qin Yan. Only Xiao Yi Xian's eyes remained full of confidence when she looked at Xiao Yan.
She believed that Xiao Yan, who possessed Heavenly Flames, would not be afraid of Qin Yan's Power of the Great Dao the Great Dao in the slightest. Although the Power of the Great Dao was indeed powerful, it was still much inferior in front of Heavenly Flames, not to mention that Qin Yan was facing Xiao Yan.
However, at this moment, a large group of disciples from Burning Flame Valley arrived in force outside the pavilion, and countless gazes converged on the pavilion where Xiao Yan and the others were located.
" Xiao Yan! Zhang Yanhao, a disciple of the Burning Flame Valley, has come to challenge you!"
" Sheng Huo, a disciple of Burning Flame Valley, challenges you!"
"Disciples of Burning Flame Valley..."
Before the group even arrived, shouts rang out, attracting the attention of many spectators. Immediately, a number of people rushed onto the rooftop, their gazes quickly converging on the group.
"Hey, I didn't expect the second round of selection to end so quickly, and there's already such a good show to come."
"Moreover, it seems that these Burning Flame Valley disciples are all here for Xiao Yan, hoping to take this opportunity to cause him trouble. If he can't even handle these ordinary disciples, then Xiao Yan is naturally not qualified to be Qin Yan's opponent."
Upon seeing this scene, the crowd immediately began to discuss it, their gazes frequently drifting towards the pavilion where Xiao Yan and the others were, their eyes filled with disdain.
"Hey, they've already come knocking on their door, and they don't even dare to open it. Are they scared?"
"Haha, he only brought this humiliation upon himself. Who told him to be so arrogant in front of so many people? In the end, he still managed to turn the tables on everyone else."
"Crunch..."
Just as the discussions were growing louder, the tightly closed door of the pavilion in front of the Burning Flame Valley disciples was slowly opened. Immediately, everyone outside fell silent. Then, Xiao Yan led Luo Jin and the others out of the door with light steps.
Seeing so many Burning Flame Valley disciples causing trouble, Xiao Yan glanced around, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. Just as he had expected, Burning Flame Valley had not sent any stewards or elders to manage the situation. It seemed that those guys were tacitly approving of the disciples' troublemaking; otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to come to his door so openly.
Meanwhile, according to Xiao Yan's Spiritual Strength, somewhere outside the pavilion where they lived, there were clearly several powerful auras monitoring the area. It seemed that those guys were also watching the show.
"Hey, trying to test my strength?"
With a slight smile, Xiao Yan exchanged a glance with Luo Jin and the others beside him before looking at the group of Burning Flame Valley disciples in front of him.
"Since everyone thinks so highly of me, and there are so many viewers, it would be quite inappropriate for me not to accept your challenge. Therefore..."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Yan lightly touched the ground with his toes, and his figure immediately flew forward, landing on the ground in front of the door. The disciples of Burning Flame Valley in front of him were so shocked that they all retreated. Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled, clenched his fist, and a huge Black Ruler fell into his hand. As the ruler tip landed, Xiao Yan's figure suddenly turned around, actually drawing a huge circle with a radius of less than 10 feet on the ground.
"It would be too much of a waste of time to defeat you all one by one. Let's just stick with this circle. If I step out of the circle, I lose."