Dou Qi emerged, and light bloomed.
Pairs of wings formed from Dou Qi, each of different colors, attached to the backs of the many elders of the Misty Cloud Sect. They looked toward the sky and soared into the air.
Whoosh, whoosh! The sound of rushing wind was continuous as these white-robed figures surrounded Jia Xing Tian, Hai Bo Dong, and others.
Among the crowd, only Xiao Yan was left unattended.
"You little bastard, I will personally crush your bones bit by bit."
Yun Shan lifted his right foot and when he stepped down again, his figure suddenly appeared in midair, as if there were invisible steps supporting him as he slowly approached Xiao Yan.
Dark green Dou Qi surged from his body, emitting a vast energy that caused the space around Yun Shan to tremble continuously.
"This is a Dou Ancestor. Even the overflowing energy is enough to make the space tremble. It's terrifying."
Just after sitting down, Young Master Lin saw the scene of the Old Sect Master making a move and exclaimed in shock.
The last time he saw this, it seemed to be against Xiao Yan. However, back then, the Old Sect Master didn't seem to have control over his own power. Today, both his aura and pressure were much stronger.
"Can Xiao Yan handle it?"
Zi Yan turned her head to look at the seated Lin Xiu, who seemed to have no intention of making a move.
"It's hard to say, but one thing is certain: he won't be defeated immediately."
Lin Xiu replied.
Next to him, Young Master Lin immediately exclaimed in surprise, "No way, do you know who that is? That's our Misty Cloud Sect's Old Sect Master, a Dou Ancestor powerhouse. Xiao Yan may have some strength to defeat Elder Gu, but with the Old Sect Master personally making a move, he definitely won't last long."
Lin Xiu smiled and said nothing.
On the surface, anyone could see that Xiao Yan only had the peak strength of a Dou King.
However, the book describes that Xiao Yan, using the Skyfire Three Mysterious Changes and his continuously refined physique, can temporarily possess the peak strength of a Dou Emperor.
Moreover, Xiao Yan also has the support of Old Yao.
In the air, Xiao Yan's hand seals changed, and then his aura suddenly surged, emitting the oppressive force only a Dou Emperor could possess.
Those observing this were slightly surprised but not overly shocked.
Having the power of a Dou Emperor at just over twenty years old is indeed terrifying and shows exceptional talent.
But when facing a Dou Ancestor, this strength still seems somewhat pale.
Soon, Xiao Yan and Yun Shan clashed, their Dou Qi colliding and producing one booming sound after another.
"Hiss... My God, is this the fighting power of a twenty-year-old? Then what am I?"
Young Master Lin's face was full of astonishment and shock. That kid could actually fight with the Old Sect Master.
If it wasn't witnessed firsthand, who would believe it if it got out?
Hearing Lin Xiu's laughter beside him, he turned his head, "What are you laughing at? We're the same, and you're still training at Jia Nan Academy. Encountering someone like him, your sense of defeat must be even stronger than mine."
"Just kidding, Xiao Yan sees me as a role model."
Lin Xiu pointed at himself.
"You've picked up some bad habits since going to the Academy. Back at the Lin family, you were the most well-behaved."
Young Master Lin sneered.
"Do I not know you? Having the chance to enter Jia Nan Academy and train well is good enough. And here you are bragging."
"Do you really think I'm that dumb?"
Lin Xiu saw Zi Yan glancing at him and made a shrugging gesture.
To be honest, no one would believe it.
"Pfft."
Zi Yan couldn't hold back her laughter.
"You see, even your companion is laughing at you. Next time you brag, remember to do it where no one familiar is around. Otherwise, how embarrassing it will be when you get exposed."
The young man patted Lin Xiu's shoulder, offering earnest advice.
Zi Yan couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, clutching her belly.
As the battle grew more intense, Young Master Lin shifted his attention back to the battlefield.
Soon, his expression turned gloomy.
Because on the Misty Cloud Sect's side, many elders were gradually falling into a disadvantage.
Earlier, attacking the Miteer Family had cost them two Dou Emperors, and attacking the Snake People Tribe had resulted in injuries to their elders.
Now, facing the forces led by Xiao Yan, they seemed to be struggling.
Swish!
The tip of a spear gleamed coldly as it pierced directly through an elder's shoulder, staining his clothes with blood.
The elder cried out in pain and was flung to the ground.
Xiao Li looked around with his spear, a smile appearing on his face. "We gained the upper hand right from the start. Now it's stable. Once we clear out these elders, Yun Shan, even as a Dou Ancestor, won't be able to stir up much trouble alone."
A miscalculation.
If he had known the Misty Cloud Sect was this weak, there wouldn't have been any need to have the third brother invite Lin Xiu.
Moreover, this guy is too unreliable!
He was clearly invited to deal with the Misty Cloud Sect, but as soon as he entered the Jia Ma Empire, he vanished without a trace, not even leaving a way to contact him.
The battle started, and there was no sign of Lin Xiu. To say there were no complaints at all would be impossible.
Xiao Li knew that Lin Xiu had made many demands of his younger brother. Besides wanting the entire Misty Cloud Sect, he also demanded a promise from his brother.
"Young as he is, his desires aren't small. The Misty Cloud Sect has accumulated so much over the years. Can he really take it all for himself?"
Xiao Li's eyes flickered with an inexplicable color as he moved towards another elder.
"Old Hai, I'll help you."
While battling his opponent, Hai Bo Dong heard Xiao Li's voice.
A long spear, crackling with arcs of electricity, thrust out from a concealed angle, aiming straight for the elder's head.
The elder clearly hadn't expected an ambush and showed a trace of panic.
As he barely dodged the spear, a piercing chill erupted around his body.
"You've been doing well in the Black-Corner Region, and your spear skills have become more ruthless."
Hai Bo Dong complimented him.
Investing in Xiao Yan back then was indeed a wise choice.
Who else in the entire Jia Ma Empire has such foresight?
"Old Hai, now's not the time for chit-chat. Go help my third brother; Yun Shan is too agile."
Being praised, Xiao Li showed a faint smile and then pointed to another part of the battlefield.
After using the Sky fire Three Mysterious Changes, Xiao Yan's strength was enhanced, but compared to a Dou Ancestor, speed was his disadvantage.
Although Xiao Yan had also activated his Purple Cloud Wings along with his Dou Qi wings, without the boost from the Three Thousand Lightning Movements, he couldn't achieve the speed comparable to a Dou Ancestor like in the original story.
"Got it."
Hai Bo Dong flapped his wings and changed direction, heading towards Xiao Yan.
Seizing the moment when Xiao Yan attacked Yun Shan, Hai Bo Dong drew a circle with his hand, conjuring several ice spears.
"Go!"
With a low shout, Hai Bo Dong thrust his hand forward, sending the ice spears whistling through the air.
Yun Shan noticed the commotion and forcefully slapped at the ice spears. The space trembled and rippled, shattering the ice spears instantly.
"Do you think you can ambush me with such little skill?"
Yun Shan glanced disdainfully at Hai Bo Dong, only to notice a slow smirk forming on his opponent's lips.
At this moment, a gust of wind attacked from behind.
A fist, charged with power, was being swung at Yun Shan's face by a young man with a ferocious expression.
"Courting death!"
Seeing Xiao Yan dare to get close, Yun Shan laughed angrily and swiftly extended his other hand, firmly grasping the fist.
However, instead of panicking, Xiao Yan's eyes showed a hint of mockery.
Yun Shan was stunned and immediately felt a chilling sensation erupt behind him. This coldness was different from Hai Bo Dong's ice-type Dou Qi; it carried a strange heat within it.
He wanted to counterattack, but Xiao Yan's five fingers turned into claws, actively grabbing Yun Shan's arm.
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