The monstrous flame freaked out everyone. It was like the sun had descended into the world. For an instant, they felt like death had set its gaze upon them.
Yun Leng and other elders of the sect did their best to maintain the barrier from getting destroyed and depleted half of their dou qi in doing so.
'Is this a battle between two Dou Grandmasters? When did they become so fierce?' Everyone trembled after seeing this, and if it weren't for the barrier protecting them, just thinking about it, people trembled.
Bounded by the rules, none, amongst the five took action to stop Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran. Even now, they are still waiting for the result. Everyone had complex emotions; no one had expected such a situation.
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Nalan Jie and Yun Yun were worried for Nalan Yanran, and Jia Xing Tian was enjoying the show; it didn't matter to him who won and who lost.
Xiao Ning couldn't help but sigh at Xiao Yan's luck. He lost the Green Lotus Core Flame and still gained Bone Chilling Flame.
With the help of Bone Chilling Flame, Xiao Yan was far stronger than he should be. He was already at the peak of Dou Grandmaster and could break through Dou Spirit any moment he wanted.
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As the fire slowly disappeared and the dust settled. There was a sudden silence. Everyone sucked in a deep breath after seeing the scorched ground.
The arena within the barrier had changed beyond recognition; a giant scorched pit replaced the original stone platform.
In the center of the pit, Xiao Yan stood with his black robe covered in blood.
His back was scorched black, mixed with blood oozing out. As soon as his blood dripped out, it evaporated, creating red vapor around his body. His face was deathly pale as he lost a large amount of blood.
"Why?"
Nalan Yanran barely opened her eyes, looked at Xiao Yan's face, and complex emotions surged in her mind.
The moment Xiao Yan used 'Bone Chilling Flame,' Nalan Yanran's mind became a mess, and Yan Xiao's image flashed in her eyes.
Only now did she realize why Yan Xiao rejected her. It turned out to be her own fault.
Did Nalan Yanran regret it? Only she knew the answer.
'The damage I have caused can't be undone. So what's the use of regret?' Thinking of this, she slowly closed her eyes and fainted.
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Nalan Yanran's condition was no better than Xiao Yan's. It was only worse because, unlike Xiao Yan, she did not have the protection of the heavenly flame.
There were many patches of burns all over her body. Her tender and fair body was grilled and scorched, and the blood flowing through her wounds had dried long ago.
If it weren't for Xiao Yan appearing in time and blocking, she would have burned down to ashes.
"You lost; from now on, we go our separate ways." Xiao Yan looked down at the woman in his arms and muttered softly.
His trembling body slowly stepped forward and walked out of the pit with Nalan Yanran in his arms.
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Everyone looked at Xiao Yan with complex emotions, and no one had imagined this result.
Yun Leng hurriedly dispersed the barrier and let them out.
As the barrier disappeared, the hot air enclosed within swept out, and the surrounding temperature rose.
"Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan won this duel," Yun Yun spoke indifferently. At this moment, she was neither Nalan Yanran's teacher nor Xiao Yan's Yun Zhe but the Misty Cloud Sect's Sect leader Yun Yun.
The next moment she disappeared from her seat and appeared in front of Xiao Yan.
Yun Yun took Nalan Yanran from his arms and mobilized her dou qi to treat her injuries.
Xiao Yan's deathly pale face had a bitter expression after seeing Yun Yun's indifferent face.
He sighed; this was something he had to do. He couldn't allow anyone to trample on his dignity. Even if it meant going against his Yun Zhe.
He did not continue to act tough and sat down on the spot. A medicinal pill appeared in Xiao Yan's hand, and he hurriedly ate it to treat his injuries.
Xiao Yan dared to do this because he thought no one would attack him in public.
There was also his teacher, protecting him in the dark. Furthermore, he had also invited Hai Bo Dong to be his protector for this event.
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Jia Xing Tian vanished after the battle ended. The royal family was relatively neutral, and with his wisdom, how could he fail to notice that this battle was far from over.
Nalan Jie, Xiao Ning and Hai Bo Dong were the ones remaining.
Nalan Jie's mood was unstable, like a lion who was on the verge of exploding. The only thing stopping him from acting rashly was Hai Bo Dong's gaze.
Xiao Ning stared at Xiao Yan and shook his head. "Stupid," he muttered softly. He felt Xiao Yan was naive enough to think that Misty Cloud Sect would not attack him in front of the public.
The only thing that matters to them is their face, and it just so happens that Xiao Yan slapped them in the face.
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Sure enough, just like Xiao Ning had thought, Yun Leng stepped forward and shouted, "Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan humiliated my Misty Cloud Sect and plotted to kill the young sect leader Nalan Yanran. Only by killing him and the entire Xiao Clan will our sect regain its glory."
"All unrelated people, leave; otherwise, you will be treated as standing against our Misty Cloud Sect." Yun Leng spoke coldly. He did not attempt to hide his killing intent.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden reversal, and they panicked. No one wanted to stand against this behemoth; no one could bear its anger. Without delaying one after another, they rushed out. Dou King and Dou Emperors were no exception.
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Yun Leng's declaration shook Yun Yun, and she looked back with shock and anger. "Yun Leng; what are you doing? Who allowed you to act privately?" In anger, her momentum belonging to the peak of Dou Emperor spread to the surrounding.
At some time, Hai Bo Dong appeared in front of Xiao Yan and released his momentum to protect Xiao Yan.
Yun Yun stared at Yun Leng, and if the latter did not give a good reason, she was ready to change the grand elder of the sect.
"Yun Leng acted on my order," An indifferent voice filled with majesty resounded throughout the sect. Afterward, a man wearing a snow-white robe stepped out from the interior of the sect. He took air as the ground and walked slowly. With each step he took, a majestic momentum burst out from his sturdy body.
"Teacher?" Yun Yun called out in shock.