Protector Xuan in the shadows didn't conceal anything, directly revealing that Lin Xiu and Su Qian were coming together.
Upon hearing this, Han Feng's eyes visibly trembled.
It wasn't Lin Xiu he feared.
If Lin Xiu came alone, Han Feng would welcome it.
What worried Han Feng was Su Qian, a genuine Dou Ancestor.
Currently, Han Feng was barely touching the threshold of Dou Ancestor himself, still a long way from truly entering the First Stage.
"What are you afraid of? Isn't there still me?"
Protector Xuan keenly caught the fleeting tremor in Han Feng's eyes.
"Protector Xuan, are you planning to take action this time?" Han Feng was momentarily stunned, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes again.
"Jia Nan Academy is not as simple as you think. Su Qian is not even considered the top. This time, let's use Su Qian to test the Academy's reaction first," Protector Xuan remarked.
These words puzzled Han Feng. Did it mean that Jia Nan Academy actually had hidden experts? Why hadn't he seen them last time...
Before Han Feng could inquire further, the shadows in the corner resumed their usual appearance.
After pacing around the room a few times, Han Feng clenched his fist. "Protector Xuan probably won't let me leave either way. So be it! With Su Qian distracted, I Will have a chance against Lin Xiu"
With his decision made, Han Feng found his mind calming down.
Time passed slowly.
At dusk, as the horizon was painted red by the setting sun, several streaks of light appeared in the sky.
"They're here."
As if sensing something, Han Feng walked to the window and glanced back at the corner behind him.
In that shadowy corner, there was no movement.
Han Feng's face showed no surprise. Those beings, neither human nor ghost, typically did not show themselves easily.
He leaped onto the rooftop, watching as Lin Xiu approached closer and closer. Lin Xiu's figure and face became clearer, and Han Feng's eyes were filled with tangible killing intent.
Like two sharp arrows, aimed to pierce through Lin Xiu.
He had always been the one to betray others, never expecting that one day, he would be betrayed by someone else!
"Han Feng!"
A stern shout, akin to rolling thunder, echoed across the vast Feng City.
In the city, the bustling streets suddenly fell silent.
Countless people on the streets looked up, figures emerged from the taverns, and even some from their homes, holding kitchen utensils.
All eyes lifted, looking towards the sky, searching for the source of the voice.
Large groups of figures flashed, leaping onto the rooftops.
"So many people!"
"So many Dou Kings, and a Dou Emperor, what's going on?"
"Look at that old man, walking in the void! Dou Ancestor, that's a Dou Ancestor expert!"
The crowd saw those figures, especially noticing that some could walk in the void without relying on Dou Qi wings, and exclaimed in shock.
Some people were even so frightened that their legs went weak, kneeling on the rooftops.
So many powerful figures descending on Feng City—are they planning to destroy the city?
Those who were more informed had already guessed the situation from the previous shout and all turned their eyes towards the very center of the city.
There was a bamboo forest there, home to the master of Feng City, Medicine Emperor Han Feng!
In the bamboo forest, several figures had tense expressions, their eyes fixed on those approaching figures.
Upon closer inspection, one could see the hands of those wielding weapons were trembling slightly.
"I wondered who it is. Turns out it's Grand Elder Su Qian of Jia Nan Academy personally visiting. I regret not welcoming you properly, Grand Elder."
Azure wings fluttered, lifting Han Feng off the ground. Facing the crowd, he clasped his fists and bowed.
"Han Feng, you attacked the inner courtyard before. Today, let's finally settle this grudge," Su Qian spoke, his voice deep and resonant, echoing throughout Feng City.
With this, everyone in the city understood.
Jia Nan Academy had come for revenge!
"Grand Elder, your words are rather heavy-handed. Heavenly Flame is born of heaven and earth, accessible to all. The sealing methods of the inner courtyard are restrictive; I merely wished to liberate it from such constraints. There seems to be nothing wrong with that."
Han Feng spoke with righteousness.
His words caused a change in the expressions of Su Qian and the other elders. They hadn't expected Han Feng to publicly reveal the news about the Fallen Heart Flame. Now, it wouldn't be long before the fact that Jia Nan Academy possessed the Fallen Heart Flame spread widely. In the future, many people might come to the Academy seeking the flame.
"Sharp-tongued!" Su Qian's expression turned cold. "Regardless of your words, your collusion with Gold and Silver Elders against Jia Nan Academy is a foregone conclusion. Now that Gold and Silver Elders have been eliminated, you, the mastermind behind them, will not escape death. The Academy cannot be trifled with! Our students cannot be easily manipulated!"
As his words fell, there was an immediate uproar around them, leaving everyone astonished.
Gold and Silver Elders were actually dead?!
"You can set fires, but we can't even light a lamp? Since when did the Black-Corner Region become the sole domain of your Jia Nan Academy?"
Su Qian sneered coldly.
"Don't try to confuse the situation here. Jia Nan Academy won't actively provoke others, but those who provoke the Academy will not be let off lightly!" Su Qian discerned Han Feng's attempt to drag the entire Black-Corner Region into opposition with the Academy and immediately provided an explanation.
The Black-Corner Region, vast and sparsely populated, harbors numerous hidden powerhouses. Forces like the Blood Sect, Eight Gates, when compared to the Dark Sky Sect, Luo Sha Gate, and the Wild Lion Gang, are inconsequential.
Su Qian didn't want to invite trouble, especially considering the long-established power of the Demon Flame Valley.
"Enough, Han Feng. Even if you can talk until the sky falls today, your death is certain!" After listening for a while, Lin Xiu couldn't hold back anymore. At this moment, he just wanted to see what treasures were inside the ring on Han Feng's hand.
Medicinal herbs, prescriptions, medicine cauldrons, Qi Methods, Dou Techniques...
These things are all in short supply for me.
Apart from this, Lin Xiu always remembers one thing: villains die from talking too much!
He doesn't consider himself a villain.
But he also doesn't like to drag things out.
Because delays can lead to unexpected changes.
"What did you say? How ridiculous! When I was roaming the Black-Corner Region, you were still playing with mud in some corner. You think you can kill me?! Without those elders behind you, this Black-Corner Region would have been enough to kill you hundreds of times."
Han Feng sneered, a cold light flashing in his eyes.
"Don't try to provoke me. Rest assured, the Academy elders won't make a move today. I alone am enough to kill you!"
Lin Xiu could easily see through Han Feng's scheming and directly exposed his thoughts.
As he finished speaking, the expressions of the Academy elders remained unchanged, showing no signs of surprise.
For one, they had witnessed Lin Xiu's strength when he clashed with Elder Silver among the Gold and Silver Elders.
Secondly, on the way, Lin Xiu had actively mentioned his desire so they were mentally prepared.
However, the people of Feng City were unaware.
Suddenly hearing the name Lin Xiu, some people didn't even know who he was?
It wasn't until someone mentioned Yuan Yi, the leader of Eight Gates, and Fan Lao from Blood Sect, that many people realized.
No wonder he seemed familiar. It turned out to be Lin Xiu, who first killed Fan Lao and then dealt with Yuan Yi.
It is said that he is the most outstanding and extraordinary student in the history of Jia Nan Academy in terms of talent and potential.
"I heard he recently became a Dou Emperor and dares to challenge Medicine Emperor? Doesn't he know Medicine Emperor has already reached Half-step Dou Ancestor?"
"Yuan Yi from Eight Gates fought against Han Feng before and lost in less than ten moves. If Lin Xiu thinks he can easily handle Han Feng, he might be underestimating the situation."
"Still too young. How can he handle the Medicine Emperor? If it weren't for the Academy backing him up, with his personality, he wouldn't survive past the next dawn in the Black-Corner Region."
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