Above the void, Xiao Yan stood in mid-air, the void around him being violently bombarded by terrifying Dou Qi of Dou Qi. The terrifying aura caused this entire world to tremble.
A terrifying aura of Heavenly Flames emanated from the giant ruler above Xiao Yan's Xiao Yan, condensing into a layer of solid ice a hundred feet around him, yet radiating a terrifyingly high temperature that made people feel scorched.
At this moment, Xiao Yan's black robe had long since vanished into nothingness, replaced by a brand-new, snow-white ice armor that completely enveloped him, providing the most effective all-around protection. No one could possibly penetrate the armor to harm Xiao Yan.
The sharp ice spikes not only give this armor terrifying defensive capabilities but also formidable offensive power that opponents dare not underestimate. Coupled with the wisps of eerie white flames constantly leaping across it, this armor is truly extraordinary.
The towering, snow-white ruler held high above also released bursts of terrifyingly high heat, causing Xiao Yan to be enveloped in an Endless Void.
And the dazzling radiance atop the giant ruler, like that of a star, shone even more brilliantly at this moment. Faintly, within it, there seemed to be some even brighter lights, shimmering strangely...
Within his body, the originally abundant Dou Qi sank again in this short moment, inadvertently giving Xiao Yan a slightly empty feeling.
Her originally rosy face now appeared slightly pale, but her bright eyes shone even more brilliantly...
Flames of various colors intertwined and converged deep within his pupils, continuously gathering an even more powerful force until, at a certain moment, they shook the heavens and earth!
This aura of a hidden dragon stirring up trouble in the abyss made Xiao Yan, who appeared weak and frail on the surface, seem even more formidable in the shadows.
The most terrifying enemies are often those who are good at hiding their strength. You will never know where their limits are, or perhaps... they have no limits at all!
While Xiao Yan was desperately gathering his Dou Qi, a blazing crescent moon in the distance also fiercely and powerfully bombarded the vine dragon.
Looking at the Vine Dragon again, although the Bone Spirit Cold Flame was powerful, the equally dazzling azure light that was condensing in the Vine Dragon's mouth was even more solid. The terrifying Dou Qi contained within it was something that even Xiao Yan, who was now Three-Star Half-Emperor, could not match.
Even with the aid of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, Xiao Yan was still no match for such overwhelming strength. In the end, this world still values strength above all else!
If such power were to be fully unleashed, even a Five-Star Half-Emperor would likely not be able to withstand it for even a moment. It's not hard to imagine just how terrifying this attack from Tenglong is!
Thick tree roots, resembling coiled dragons, pierced deep into the earth. Vast and powerful Dou Qi surged from the depths of the earth, flowing along the countless tree roots and ultimately entering the mouth of the vine dragon, becoming part of it.
When Xiao Yan saw this scene, his clear eyes narrowed slightly, revealing his jet-black pupils. The power coming from the earth's veins was actually drawing upon the earth's energy for its own use!
It seems that these three ancient trees have already touched upon the aura of the Great Dao of Earth. With their combined strength, they are able to draw upon the earth's energy for their own use. As a result, the power of Tenglong's attack will likely increase by another level!
With this in mind, Xiao Yan dared not relax in the slightest. He suddenly activated the Flame Mantra Technique within his body to its limit, and the Dou Qi within his Qi vortex surged out like a wild horse, instantly passing through all the meridians in Xiao Yan's body and entering the radiant white giant ruler.
At the same time, the crescent moon that had been unleashed was getting closer and closer to Tenglong, and in the next moment, it would be able to make intimate contact with him.
"Roar!"
A deafening roar filled the air, like that of an ancient, monstrous beast, inspiring fear in all who beheld it.
The massive body of the vine dragon suddenly surged violently, charging towards the endless void, as if it wanted to break through the shackles of the heavens and pierce the sky!
At the moment of its violent charge, extremely pure cyan Dou Qi poured out from the vine dragon's eyes, transforming into a towering waterfall that cascaded down onto the tiny earth below...
Reaching the pinnacle of the heavens, the vine dragon suddenly turned around, its enormous head pointing directly at Xiao Yan...
Immediately afterwards, the expected pillar of Dou Qi did not appear. Instead, the enormous vine dragon suddenly swooped down towards Xiao Yan with overwhelming momentum, determined to crush Xiao Yan here!
Along the way, the crescent moon that had occupied a large area of the sky shattered with a crash, just like an ordinary mirror...
The vine dragon's momentum surged with the wind, its already soaring aura becoming even more terrifying. The azure light emanating from its mouth wafted in the wind, bathing its entire body in a vibrant emerald green, radiating a shimmering, precious glow...
But everyone knows just how terrifying the power of the vine dragon beneath this precious light truly is!
At this moment, even Elder Luo, who was in the middle of the vast forest, couldn't help but slightly change his expression. The power that the vine dragon possessed at this moment had exceeded his expectations!
Elder Luo narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze piercing through the void like a blade, probing into the three ancient trees. Deep within those trees, a black aura was slowly floating...
Upon seeing this, Elder Luo frowned once more. If not, how could the power of these three ancient trees be so formidable?!
He had suppressed the strength of these three ancient trees to the level of Seven-Star Half-Emperor. Although they were far stronger than ordinary Seven-Star Half-Emperor due to their formidable physical strength, this scene was clearly beyond Elder Luo's expectations...
"Hiss... What's going on? Could it be... um?! It's from that time..."
As countless gnarled roots dug deep into the earth, drawing upon its surging energy, unbeknownst to Elder Luo, a trace of black energy flowed along the roots and into the bodies of these three ancient trees...
"Hmph, this thing really is still up to no good. Does it really think I can't do anything to it? If I didn't have some reservations about you, I would have sealed you away for thousands of years, so you would never see the light of day again!"
Recalling that time, a surge of anger welled up in Elder Luo's heart, and his aura became somewhat turbulent. If he hadn't been of extraordinary status and a calm and composed person, he probably would have caused a disturbance in the space.
Although he was furious, Elder Luo also noticed that even though the vine dragon was incredibly powerful, Xiao Yan remained extremely calm. Although his aura was somewhat weak, Elder Luo could clearly see that all of Xiao Yan's Dou Qi was channeled into the giant ruler in his hand. It seemed that Xiao Yan's next attack would be extraordinary.
"Tsk tsk, this young man's composure is so remarkable, he's probably no less than me. In the future, he might very well have a place in the Origin Martial Continent! Who knows, he might even be able to compete with those little monsters for the top spot!"
Sensing Xiao Yan's composed aura, Elder Luo couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Unconsciously, he felt a strange confidence in Xiao Yan at this moment; that Vine Dragon might not necessarily be able to defeat Xiao Yan...
Above the sky, the distance between Teng Long and Xiao Yan was only a hundred feet, which could be crossed in an instant with just a thought.
Facing the fierce attack that was about to hit him, Xiao Yan remained extremely calm, as if the vine dragon had nothing to do with him.
At a certain moment, when Xiao Yan's Xiao Yan Dou Qi was nearly depleted, a change finally appeared on his face...
The giant ruler held high above his head remained unmoved, but Xiao Yan's stiff face twitched slightly, bringing back a touch of color to his fair complexion. His bright eyes shone even brighter, transforming into a dazzling brilliance in that instant...
The unique patterns all over its body emitted a shimmering light at this moment, making it look rather eerie...
As his muscles slowly relaxed, Xiao Yan's entire body went limp. At this moment, he was truly at his limit. If he couldn't break through the vine dragon, his fate would be predictable.
After quickly swallowing a Qi Recovery Pill, Xiao Yan forced himself to stay upright, his eyes slightly closed. Then, he suddenly opened them, and a sharp flame instantly wiped away the void in front of Xiao Yan.
The next moment, Xiao Yan's azure white armor suddenly began to change color, slowly transforming from bottom to top into a dazzling hue...
Looking at the giant ruler again, the solid, snow-white ice was now emitting cracking sounds, and thumb-width cracks quickly spread across its entire surface...
The ice shards dispersed, replaced by a brand new, enormous ruler...
Brilliant flames enveloped the entire ruler, and terrifyingly hot auras spread continuously, causing the surrounding world to tremble...
But it's not over yet...
Xiao Yan slowly released his hands, placing them behind his back. He calmly watched the charging vine dragon, his brilliant eyes flashing with a sharp light. A fierce look also crossed his face. Then, he opened his mouth wide and roared.
"In the name of Flame Emperor, I command Wan Huo under heaven to obey my orders!"
These words, once uttered, reverberated like thunder throughout the entire space. Even beyond this space, on the entire continent, some old beings who had taken human form and were living among humans were instantly shaken, a single thought swirling in their minds...
Immediately, all eyes turned towards the direction where Xiao Yan was standing...
" Heavenly Flame Ranking: Number 23, Mysterious Yellow Flame, return to your position!"
At a command, somewhere on the continent, an old man in a yellow robe paused, then trembled again. His sharp eyes turned towards Xiao Yan, but he remained silent, standing quietly with his hands behind his back...
Meanwhile, within Xiao Yan's body, a deep yellow flame, like a shooting star, rapidly ascended into the void, then transformed into a beam of light, shooting into the giant ruler that stood out from nowhere...
" Heavenly Flame Ranking Twenty-Second, Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, return to your right
Another stern shout, and the same scene unfolded again somewhere on the mainland...
Within Xiao Yan's body, another burst of Heavenly Flames erupted once more...
"Second on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, Nihility Devouring Flame, return to your rightful place!"
With a sharp shout, Hei Yan looked in the direction of Xiao Yan in the endless void, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
" Flame Emperor, Xiao Yan, it's that trick again, haha, good! Since you're acting on Flame Emperor's orders, I, Hei Yan, will lend you another hand! Go!"
At his command, a ball of pitch-black, Heavenly Flames shot out instantly, merging into the giant ruler out of thin air...
Sensing the fusion with the Heavenly Flames, Xiao Yan's eyes involuntarily turned to a certain point in the void, where it seemed as if a pair of invisible eyes were watching him...
But the next moment, a sharp and domineering shout rang out again.
" Emperor Flame, ranked number one on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, returns to your throne!"
At his command, Xiao Yan's body suddenly erupted with a soaring burst of flames, followed by a dazzling beam of light that shot into the sky...
At the very center of the light, another beam of light shot into the giant ruler. Instantly, the brilliant light on the giant ruler surged once more, completely reviving this space from the darkness and returning it to daylight.
The next instant, as the vine dragon approached, Xiao Yan's final, sharp shout rang out...
" The Heavenly Flames Eternal Ruler, Slash!"