Let's push time forward a little bit.
Lin Xiu tirelessly hammered the transparent fire python, every strike causing flames to splash on its body.
Suddenly, a familiar scolding came from outside the tower.
"Zi Yan? How did she come here? Didn't I warn her not to get involved?"
Lin Xiu paused, his brows furrowing.
Because he had previously snatched Fan Ling himself, his death was caused by the Chilling Bone Flame.
So even if Fan Lao had means, he probably couldn't guess Xiao Yan's whereabouts.
Moreover, Zi Yan's relationship with Xiao Yan wasn't great, so she shouldn't be taking action against Fan Lao.
Therefore, Lin Xiu had previously instructed that if the Fallen Heart Flame erupted, she should hide as far away as possible.
Zi Yan didn't inquire why Lin Xiu had guessed in advance because Lin Xiu had almost died at the hands of the Fallen Heart Flame.
As he pondered, Lin Xiu saw a slender figure flying in from outside the door.
Thunder flashed under his feet.
He approached the figure and reached out to embrace Zi Yan.
"Lin Xiu, someone hit me!"
Zi Yan wasn't injured much, but she felt very wronged.
Clearly wanting to help, but not being able to.
Before Lin Xiu could speak, another figure wrapped in Blue Flame rushed in.
"Lin Xiu? What are you doing here?"
Han Feng took a closer look and was overjoyed to find his undercover agent, unable to contain his excitement.
Great.
To think there was an acquaintance inside the tower, wouldn't this mean they had the Fallen Heart Flame?
"Quickly hand over the Fallen Heart Flame to me. After the matter is settled, come to Feng City to find me. I guarantee that I will make you superior to others!"
Han Feng spoke rapidly.
With the situation urgent, he couldn't talk too much with Lin Xiu. He could only plan to bribe him with benefits based on his previous impression of Lin Xiu.
However.
Lin Xiu's attitude surprised him.
"Sorry, but I still want to be a good student!"
His eyelids drooped, his tone somewhat indifferent.
This scene seemed very unfamiliar to Han Feng.
You didn't look like this when you betrayed Academy's information before!
Han Feng had no idea.
Those pieces of information were just facts that would definitely happen in the future. Whether Lin Xiu spoke or not, it wouldn't greatly affect the Academy.
What Lin Xiu passed on to Han Feng.
It was just taking advantage of his foresight to gain some benefits from Han Feng.
As soon as the words fell, Lin Xiu had already rushed out.
Thunder flashed under his feet.
A series of "crackling" sounds echoed in the tower.
"So fast?"
Watching the young man who seemed to appear in front of him like teleportation, Han Feng suddenly widened his eyes.
This speed was even faster than a typical Dou Ancestor!
He had never thought that a student could display such terrifying speed.
So much so that it wasn't until Lin Xiu's fist was about to smash into his face that Han Feng finally reacted.
Years of accumulated combat experience came into play at this moment.
Han Feng's buttocks sank, his waist swung back, avoiding Lin Xiu's punch to his face. His right hand, which had been hanging down, clenched into a fist and swiftly swung out, forming a round arc, heading towards Lin Xiu's fist.
You actually want to go head-to-head with me?
Seeing that Lin Xiu showed no intention of retracting his fist, a hint of mockery couldn't help but appear on Han Feng's face, and a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.
I am a 9-Star Dou Emperor at the peak, a Half-step Dou Ancestor. If it weren't for the damn Qi Method, I would have been able to advance to Dou Ancestor long ago.
And you... Lin Xiu!
Daring to toy with me, Han Feng, you will pay for your actions!
Their fists collided.
Bang!
The forces contained within each other suddenly erupted.
A force, like crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood, surged in from his arm, along his shoulder, and rushed into his entire body.
Han Feng was first stunned, then he showed an expression of disbelief, his eyes staring in amazement at Lin Xiu's unwavering face.
In his line of sight, Han Feng saw Lin Xiu's figure getting farther and blurrier.
The environment went from somewhat dim to clear.
He had been flying backwards for over a hundred meters, about to land on the ground. Finally, Han Feng came to his senses, and with a flap of his Dou Qi wings behind him, he hovered several meters above the ground.
There was still lingering astonishment in his eyes as he looked at the entrance of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
There were no lights in the tower, making it somewhat dim.
In that shadowy area, one could faintly see the silhouette of Lin Xiu.
"What strange strength, this doesn't seem like human strength at all, but rather resembles that of a Magic Beast."
His arms tingled with a dull ache, causing Han Feng to shake them off to feel a bit better.
"Han Feng, what's going on? Is there another Dou Ancestor in the tower?"
In mid-air, a middle-aged man in a blood robe sounded full of astonishment.
He had seen Han Feng enter the tower with his own eyes, and the time from entering to exiting was too short.
In such a short interval, at most, only one or two moves could be exchanged.
"There isn't a Dou Ancestor, but there is a Dou King who knows the Three Thousand Lightning Movements."
A cold smile played at the corners of Han Feng's mouth.
"What did you say? Three Thousand Lightning Movements?! Han Feng, are you sure you're not mistaken?"
With a loud bang, Fan Lao erupted with terrifying blood qi, and a large amount of blood mist spread out. His hair danced, and his breath suddenly became violent.
The senior elders surrounding him, who were attacking him, frowned and backed away some distance when they were hit by this surge of blood qi.
This blood mist contained a sinister aura, and once contaminated, it would greatly affect one's Dou Qi.
A shadow of blood flashed.
The frenzied Fan Lao appeared next to Han Feng.
"Sect Master Fan, the Three Thousand Lightning Movements is a secret technique exclusive to the Wind Lightning Pavilion. It's difficult for outsiders to learn, but I remember that there was a scroll auctioned off in the Black-Corner Region before."
Han Feng looked towards the entrance of the Qi Refining Tower. "If you don't believe it, you can go verify it yourself."
"I'll go!" Fan Lao didn't hesitate.
Ever since his son, Fan Ling, died, he had been searching for the murderer.
However, there were no clues at all.
"Get out of my way!"
Covered in Blood Qi, Fan Lao once again transformed into a streak of blood shadow, and despite Hu Gan's obstruction, he didn't linger.
The two exchanged a palm strike, each retreating a bit.
"Sect Master Fan, I'll help you stop him."
Just as Hu Gan was gathering his Dou Qi again, Han Feng sneakily attacked, gathering Dou Qi in his hand and unleashing a powerful force.
Hu Gan was pushed back more than ten meters, his qi surging within him, as he could only watch the blood shadow rush into the tower.
After repelling Hu Gan, Han Feng's assault didn't stop. His other hand once again moved towards Xiao Yan.
Yao Chen controlled Xiao Yan's body, using the Chilling Bone Flame to intercept Han Feng's attack.
When he looked up again, all he could see was Han Feng's back disappearing into the tower.
"Trying to take away the Fallen Heart Flame, impossible!" With a snort of anger, Xiao Yan also rushed into the tower.
And inside the tower, chaos had long since erupted.
Covered in the Green Ox Fire Spirit, flames swirling around his body, Lin Xiu faced off against Fan Lao.
The blood-red Dou Qi that the elders feared had no effect on Lin Xiu whatsoever, and he even ignored it.
Hiss!
Like lightning, Lin Xiu's figure created seven or eight afterimages in the blink of an eye, dazzling Fan Lao.
"Petty tricks!"
With a flick of his palm, Fan Lao unleashed seven or eight streams of blood-red Dou Qi, condensing them into thick-blooded serpents with ferocious bloody mouths, lunging at each of Lin Xiu's figures.
In the blink of an eye, all those figures shattered.
"They were all fake?"
Fan Lao was stunned.
At this moment, he heard a cold voice coming from behind him.
"Let me reunite you with your son!"
Lin Xiu's right fist stretched out like pulling a large bow, aiming at the back of Fan Lao's head.
The wind from his fist tore through the air with a sharp whistle, and the terrifying force pressed Fan Lao's clothes tightly against his back.
Such incredible strength!
Although he hadn't yet felt it firsthand, Fan Lao sensed the opponent's intent to kill from the changes in the air.
His hand seals quickly flashed, "Blood-devouring Armor!"
A large amount of blood qi surged out from his body, condensing into a set of dark red armor covering his body.
Clang!
Lin Xiu's fist landed on it, producing a sound reminiscent of the clash of gold and iron.
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