Around them, the crowd pointed at Lin Xiu, whispering to each other with doubtful expressions.
In their discussions, skepticism was apparent.
Han Yue held Zi Yan in her arms, her face slightly cold upon hearing their conversations.
"These narrow-minded fools, limited in their vision, they have no idea about the true geniuses and the huge gap between them and ordinary people. If they knew Lin Xiu alone could suppress Elder Silver, they wouldn't think like this," she murmured to herself, feeling somewhat expectant.
She couldn't help but anticipate the moment when her junior brother would reveal his strength, surely shocking these people to the core.
The discussions didn't last long. As Lin Xiu made his move, he vanished without a trace.
Chi chi!
A flash of lightning supported Lin Xiu's figure, teleporting him in an instant to appear before Han Feng.
Hoo!
Around them, a chorus of gasps sounded, clearly startled by Lin Xiu's speed.
This kind of speed was already comparable to that of a Dou Ancestor.
Sometimes, the advantage of speed could be crucial, even affecting the balance of victory and defeat.
Everyone's tension heightened as they looked towards Han Feng.
Could he react to such incredible speed?
"Knowing your Three Thousand Lightning Movements is so refined, would I not have been on guard?"
There was no trace of panic on his face. Seeing Lin Xiu appear, Han Feng's mouth curled slightly.
Glorious Seal!
An intense beam of light emanated from Han Feng's head, forming a gigantic handprint that descended straight towards Lin Xiu.
The handprint resembled a dazzling burst from the sky, carrying a terrifying energy.
Boom!
Lin Xiu's figure was enveloped by the handprint, descending vertically and making a thunderous sound upon contacting the ground.
"He lost too quickly."
"He couldn't even withstand a move from Medicine Emperor. Where does this kid get the guts to boast?"
"That handprint just now, even from a distance, I felt my chest tighten and my breathing constricted."
The onlookers murmured incessantly.
After all, this was Feng City, under Han Feng's domain. The fear and respect for Han Feng from the crowd stemmed deep within their bones. Moreover, considering the strength of both sides, a close encounter like this would undoubtedly result in injuries, or even severe ones, for Lin Xiu unless he had a physique akin to that of a Magic Beast.
However...
Despite the murmurs, these people noticed that Medicine Emperor Han Feng did not appear relaxed. On the contrary, he still looked tense.
Upon sensing this, many felt puzzled.
Because just now, many could sense the power within that handprint from afar. A newly promoted Dou Emperor, being struck at such close range, could he really emerge unscathed?
In mid-air, Han Feng suddenly shifted sideways. In the next instant of his movement, a lightning bolt swiftly streaked across.
The wind generated by the extreme speed rustled Han Feng's robes loudly. Just as Han Feng dodged aside, he felt pressure coming from his side.
With a glance, he saw a clenched fist floating towards him, aiming straight for his face.
A sea-blue Dou Qi enveloped Han Feng's entire body like seawater. He crossed his arms to block the fist aimed at his face.
Boom!
The ground trembled once again with a loud noise. However, this time, the figure hovering in mid-air had changed to that of a young man.
He had twin wings dominated by a blue hue, interspersed with silver patterns. Wind swirled around him, and sparks of electricity danced on them.
Compared to Han Feng's sea-blue Dou Qi wings, there was a world of difference.
Before the crowd could even exclaim in surprise, they saw the young man diving down.
"Roar!"
It seemed as though a dragon's roar echoed in their ears as a thunderous dragon descended from the sky, crashing into the bamboo courtyard.
The force was so intense that soil and debris flew everywhere. Large sections of bamboo forest shattered into fragments, shooting out in all directions.
On the rooftops, many figures leaned back, falling to the ground to avoid the onslaught.
Once the commotion settled, people cautiously climbed back onto the roof.
"What a powerful attack!"
"No wonder he's from Jia Nan Academy. Even a student's Dou Technique is so terrifying."
"Could Han Feng really be defeated by a newly promoted Dou Emperor?"
People looked towards the area shrouded in dust and saw it slowly dispersing, revealing a scene of devastation inside.
"At least Han Feng is a peak Dou Emperor. He shouldn't be knocked out by a single punch from Lin Xiu."
Some elders looked towards Su Qian with questioning tones.
"His aura has weakened a bit, indicating he's injured, but not critically."
With his Dou Ancestor-level perception, Su Qian could sense the movements below.
He murmured softly to himself, "How is Lin Xiu's strength increasing? It seems to grow stronger as his realm increases. The Starlight Body Forging Technique doesn't seem to have this characteristic."
Having not witnessed Lin Xiu's battle with Elder Silver firsthand, Su Qian's understanding of Lin Xiu's combat prowess was limited.
But now, he was beginning to grasp it.
He couldn't help but exclaim, "The temperature is rising. Heavenly Flame? It seems Han Feng is getting serious."
Suddenly, Su Qian sensed the heat in the air increasing and refocused his thoughts.
With Lin Xiu possessing the Flame Soul Separation Technique, Su Qian wasn't concerned about any heavenly flame causing trouble for Lin Xiu.
At that moment, Su Qian's eyes narrowed suddenly, his expression becoming focused.
The surrounding crowd also sensed something and held their breaths, focusing intently.
They saw a large swath of blue flames rising from the smoke, spreading outward in waves, undulating like sea foam.
Above the waves, a figure stood tall.
The Dou Qi wings behind him slowly dissipated, and astonishingly, he stood on empty air without descending.
"Lin Xiu, you've pushed me to reveal my full strength. Impressive indeed. As a reward, I will personally end your life!" Han Feng spoke calmly.
"Lin Xiu..."
Su Qian's eyes flickered with worry. Just as he uttered a name, Lin Xiu raised a hand towards him.
"Grand Elder, rest assured. A Half-step Dou Ancestor is still not a Dou Ancestor. I can kill him!" Lin Xiu kept his gaze fixed on Han Feng, showing no hint of panic on his face.
After all...
Compared to Medusa, this Half-step Dou Ancestor Han Feng posed far less threat.
Upon hearing Lin Xiu's words, the onlookers couldn't help but widen their eyes, doubting whether this young man truly understood the difference between a Dou Ancestor and a Dou Emperor.
This is not just about the realm.
More importantly, beyond the level of Dou Ancestor, being able to walk on air as if on flat ground, whether in agility or reaction speed, is far beyond what can be achieved with Dou Qi wings alone.
"You look down on a Half-step Dou Ancestor? At least it's enough to deal with you. I hope you can still be so arrogant later, you little bastard."
Han Feng's palm flipped, gathering a substantial Dou Qi energy in his hand.
The terrifying energy seeped out, causing the surrounding space to faintly tremble.
The nearby crowd silently moved away a bit, and even the elders of the Academy frowned.
This energy, compared to a Dou Emperor, is considerably stronger, even surpassing that so-called Elder Silver by some margin.
With a crash!
The sound of waves crashing against the coast echoed out. Han Feng dragged along an entire sea, covering towards Lin Xiu.
Layers of flames surged, one wave after another.
In the area near the center of Feng City, the moisture in the air seemed to be sucked dry.
Some people were sweating profusely, their mouths dry, tongues parched, and breathing felt like their lungs were on fire, filled with a dry and painful sensation.
Lin Xiu stood firm without dodging, flames surging out to envelop his body.
The faint flames almost had no discernible color.
"Fallen Heart Flame?"
Han Feng's pupils contracted, then filled with delight. This kid's luck was unexpectedly good to actually obtain the Fallen Heart Flame?
Great!
As long as he dealt with Lin Xiu, he wouldn't need to search for the Fallen Heart Flame inside the Academy.
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