After the scalding magma filled the entire sunken basin, Xiao Yan withdrew the released Spiritual Strength. At the same time, Tian Ying and the others outside the arena were speechless with shock at the scene unfolding before their eyes.
From high above, the basin filled with lava looked like a giant, crimson handprint radiating intense heat.
As the lava filled the area, the snow within hundreds of feet of the basin melted and disappeared rapidly.
Immediately, Tian Ying and the others could see countless narrow tributaries of lava, like blood vessels, spreading out from the lava lake. On one side, they spread to the forests hundreds of feet away, while on the other side, they were close to the snow-capped peaks, resisting the gusts of cold wind coming from the cliffs of the snow-capped peaks.
At the same time, as the cold wind dissipated, the previously misty sky also vanished, revealing a clear blue sky that had not appeared in this world for a long time, and the sun shining brightly.
His gaze shifted downwards, sweeping over the scorching magma below, which surged like a lake, and Xiao Yan finally felt a sense of relief.
With this magma serving as the source of power to suppress the cold winds, it's likely that these cold winds won't easily surge out again for at least the next thousand years.
With this thought in mind, Xiao Yan couldn't help but show a relieved smile. Then, he stepped into the void and slowly walked back to Tian Ying and the others.
Only then did Tian Ying and the others manage to suppress their shock and try to calm themselves down so that they could appear normal in front of Xiao Yan.
However, after what had just happened, the three of them, including Tian Ying, no longer dared to treat Xiao Yan as an ordinary person, nor did they dare to continue to regard him as someone of the same level.
After all, Xiao Yan's strength was far beyond what they could compare to, as he could easily destroy even such terrifying cold winds.
Therefore, when Xiao Yan appeared before them, although they were mentally prepared to face Xiao Yan with a calm mind, they still couldn't help but tremble when they once again felt the terrifying aura emanating from Xiao Yan. Cold sweat instantly poured from their foreheads, and their bodies almost reflexively bowed to Xiao Yan, saying respectfully:
"Junior Tian Ying thanks you for your help, senior!"
At the same time, Yan Shi, who were behind him, also bowed to Xiao Yan and spoke respectfully.
Seeing the sudden change in the three people before him, Xiao Yan was slightly surprised. He quickly understood, smiled slightly, and the Xiao Yan white flames in his eyes subsided. His pale face returned to its previous amiable expression. He smiled at the three people before him and said:
"Why are you three being so polite? Please put it away."
As he spoke, Xiao Yan flicked his sleeve, and an invisible force spread out, helping the three people in front of him, who were still bowing and clasping their hands, to their feet.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan Xiao Yan's words and seeing his demeanor, the three of Tian Ying exchanged a glance in secret. They then decisively withdrew their thoughts, stood up, and bowed to Xiao Yan again. The latter casually waved his hand, indicating that he did not care.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Xiao Yan! If it weren't for you, we would probably be completely frozen in that cold wind by now!"
Tian Ying once again clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Xiao Yan, saying...
Seeing that the latter insisted on bowing, Xiao Yan said no more, but simply smiled and said:
"Hehe, Brother Tian Ying, there's no need for that. I simply don't want the cold wind to destroy the Xilin Mountain Range."
Upon hearing this, the latter chuckled in agreement, then said again:
"Regardless of the circumstances, this cold wind was sealed away by you, Mr. Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan three brothers are deeply grateful for your great kindness!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Ying and the other two were about to bow to Xiao Yan again, but Xiao Yan quickly stopped them. Just then, Murong Qianqian, who had been staring intently at Xiao Yan Xiao Yan after he appeared in a flash, finally spoke up and stopped Tian Ying from speaking.
" Xiao Yan, I just want to ask you, who exactly are you?!"
Upon hearing the girl's sudden question, Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly. Even the three people in front of him, Tian Ying, were momentarily stunned before quickly regaining their senses and turning their gazes to Murong Qianqian.
Xiao Yan's strength is terrifying right now. If Murong Qianqian still dares to act like a spoiled young lady at a time like this, and accidentally angers Xiao Yan, wouldn't that be dangerous?
However, just as Tian Ying and the other two were worried about this, Xiao Yan shook his head with a helpless wry smile, then smiled at Murong Qianqian and said:
"I am no one else, I am Xiao Yan."
"So your current strength is your true level of cultivation?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the girl frowned slightly, but ultimately nodded. Then, she asked again with a suspicious tone.
Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile. Although he was currently using Gu You's power to gain super combat strength, it was only for a short time.
While borrowing the strength of Gu You, this also placed a tremendous burden on Xiao Yan himself. The powerful force was constantly filling Xiao Yan's body. If this continued for a long time, the force would eventually damage the foundation of Xiao Yan's cultivation. If he suffered any damage and was left with sequelae, it would be a devastating blow to Xiao Yan.
Seeing Xiao Yan shake his head, Murong Qianqian's beautiful eyes changed slightly, but she was still full of questions about Xiao Yan's sudden increase in power. Then, the girl's eyebrows turned, and she was about to ask Xiao Yan again.
But just as the girl was about to speak, Xiao Yan frowned and asked first:
"I'm saying, you've asked so many questions, can I at least ask one?"
Upon hearing this, the girl's pretty face froze slightly, then she nodded. The three people beside her, including Tian Ying, also looked on with curiosity and turned their gazes toward Xiao Yan.
"I just saved you again. I wonder if you could take me into the heart of the Xilin Mountain Range?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the girl's pretty face immediately darkened. She hadn't expected Xiao Yan to still be thinking about entering the heart of the Xilin Mountain Range. But then, she frowned and asked Xiao Yan with a puzzled tone:
"You already possess such great power, do you really need me to take you in? With your current strength, you can easily cross the heart of Xilin on your own."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan shook his head with a pale, bitter smile. With a thought, the terrifying aura within his body slowly faded away, and his already pale face became even more bloodless.
"This... is my true cultivation level..."
Feeling his power rapidly draining away, Xiao Yan's body went limp, and the world before him instantly went black. He then collapsed face-to-face with Murong Qianqian.