The Wind and Thunder Wheel and the Five Elements Wheel stirred the energies of heaven and earth, with various attributes of Dou Qi roaring forth.
The tremendous momentum suppressed the spatial turbulence.
This space couldn't withstand the immense energy and cracked, with light from outside streaming through the gaps.
"This power is already comparable to when I first advanced to Dou Venerate."
Qing Hai's greed grew more intense. If a Dou Ancestor could wield such power, mastering it himself might allow him to fight on par with 4 Star or 5 Star Dou Venerates, even as a 2 Star Dou Venerate.
Serving the Hall of Souls meant greater strength would lead to more recognition and better benefits and treatment.
Originally, he had some complaints about being sent to the northwest region this time.
But at this moment, all those grievances vanished completely.
"I can't let him continue to execute it."
As a Venerate, Qing Hai didn't dare to be complacent, thinking he could easily handle it. "If I end up trapped by the formation and let this kid escape, it would be a huge loss."
With a swift motion of his hands, he struck towards Lin Xiu.
Whoosh!
Lightning flashed beneath Lin Xiu's feet, and he moved to another position.
After successfully avoiding the attack, he taunted, "Do you really consider yourself a Dou Venerate? To deal with a Dou Ancestor, you still resort to sneak attacks."
"Hmph, kid, I've experienced more than you've eaten meals. Don't think I don't know your intentions. I won't give you the chance."
Qing Hai smirked indifferently and intensified his assault, unleashing a torrent of forceful energy towards Lin Xiu.
This old man!
Lin Xiu silently cursed inwardly but had no other choice. He used Six Thousand Lightning Movements to create hundreds of afterimages in an attempt to confuse his opponent.
But those afterimages were shattered within two seconds.
"Conserve your energy. You think you can confuse me while just a Dou Ancestor."
Qing Hai took a step forward, his figure distorting, and instantly appeared in front of Lin Xiu, reaching for his neck.
The next moment, his hand passed through Lin Xiu.
He turned his head and saw Lin Xiu's figure appearing elsewhere.
"Flexible little mouse."
Being toyed with by a junior, Qing Hai's expression darkened slightly, showing his displeasure.
The two figures kept shifting, changing positions dozens of times within a single breath.
"Just a little more!"
Lin Xiu clenched his teeth. The high-level Dou Technique was indeed powerful, but it also had its drawbacks.
For example, it required more time to execute.
The space in front of him began to distort again, and Venerable Qing Hai's figure was about to become visible.
Seeing Qing Hai's cold smile, Lin Xiu shifted again.
Suddenly.
"Damn it!"
Lin Xiu discovered that the surrounding space had somehow become suppressed and solidified, trapping him in a cage.
"I told you, I've experienced more than you've walked. Young man, you still need more practice."
Venerable Qing Hai, noticing the brief panic on Lin Xiu's face, looked quite pleased.
He glanced at Lin Xiu's hands. "Just a little more, and you would have been able to release it, right?"
His tone was not regretful, but rather smug.
Lin Xiu's expression slightly tightened. Previously, he could have just smashed through with a punch.
But now, with the Heaven and Earth Reincarnation Wheel still in place, he couldn't free up his hands.
At that moment, a voice from Yao Tian Huo rang in his mind. "Lin Xiu, you don't need to worry about him. I'll help you hold him off."
"You?"
Lin Xiu hesitated.
The elder in front of him was from Hall of Souls, and Hall of Souls was particularly skilled in dealing with souls.
"He doesn't know about my existence yet."
Yao Tian Huo understood Lin Xiu's concern but also had his own advantages.
"Alright!"
Lin Xiu agreed. Facing the approaching blue-robed elder, he ignored him and focused on perfecting the final part of the Heaven and Earth Reincarnation Wheel.
"Still not giving up? Not crying until you see the coffin."
Qing Hai snorted coldly and took action. He could see that the Dou Technique was almost complete, and there wasn't much time left.
His blue-glowing hand took the shape of a claw.
Sizzle!
The void was sliced open by the claw.
Just as it was about to reach Lin Xiu, a figure suddenly charged forward.
Bang!
With a flash of purple light, the void shook violently.
A voluptuous purple-haired beauty burst through the spatial barrier and stood in front of Lin Xiu.
"Zi Yan?"
Seeing the newcomer, Lin Xiu was stunned, somewhat surprised.
"I won't allow you to harm him!"
Zi Yan scolded sharply, her delicate hand clenched into a fist as she confronted the blue claw without hesitation.
However, the difference in their realms was too significant. Even with the boost from the Secret Technique and her advantage as an Ancient Void Dragon, she was still no match for a Dou Venerate.
She only managed to delay the claw for a moment before being thrown back, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Hmm, a Magic Beast?"
Qing Hai was surprised to see that Zi Yan had not exploded despite taking a hit. He continued his attack on Lin Xiu, "Now, who else can help you?"
As his words fell, a burst of power suddenly erupted in front of Lin Xiu.
"Five Ring Flame Expelling Technique, Flame Expelling Burning Sky!"
Venerable Tian Huo's transparent figure appeared, raising a hand to throw out a fire wheel.
He was immediately enveloped by the flames.
Before Qing Hai could react, the fiery pillar erupted, knocking him back.
"Dou Venerate Soul!!"
Qing Hai was both shocked and enraged; capturing a Dou Ancestor was proving to be unexpectedly complicated.
He stabilized himself, cold light flashing in his eyes. "A mere Soul dares to show up in front of Hall of Souls? You are courting death!"
"Hmph, if I had a body, I would make you wish you were dead within ten moves."
Yao Tian Huo's gaze was contemptuous, his desire for a physical form growing more urgent.
Just as Qing Hai was about to take action, the surrounding space shook violently, with overwhelming energy surging and generating terrifying pressure.
"This is bad!"
Qing Hai's expression changed as he quickly looked up, his face falling.
The kid's Dou Technique was completed.
"Nirvana!"
With an angry shout, Lin Xiu controlled the two spinning discs, and everything in between was bound by the energy, like soybeans in a mill waiting to be crushed.
Venerable Qing Hai didn't dare to underestimate the situation. Once the Dou Technique was fully activated, its power was comparable to a full-force strike from a Dou Venerate.
He was only a 2 Star Dou Venerate and was not yet at the level where he could ignore a Dou Venerate's full attack.
The blue light covered his body and obscured his vision.
Watching as Lin Xiu carried the purple figure and retreated, Qing Hai's teeth ground together in frustration.
"You can't escape!"
With Dou Qi surging and Spatial Strength churning, Qing Hai's full power erupted.
The rotation speed of the Heaven and Earth Reincarnation Wheel gradually slowed, eventually coming to a complete stop.
It was as if the gears were jammed; the wheels twisted continuously but couldn't turn again.
At a certain moment—
Boom!
The two wheels vibrated violently, cracks appearing on their surfaces. The energy contained within overflowed and, upon reaching a critical point, exploded.
A figure burst out from inside.
Qing Hai's blue hair was mostly scorched, and his clothes were tattered. "Cough, cough…"
He covered his mouth, his chest heaving, blood oozing from between his fingers.
"Lin Xiu!!"
Qing Hai let out a low roar, and before the sound had faded, his figure had already vanished from sight.
In the distance.
Lin Xiu didn't look back, but he could still feel the pressure from behind growing closer.
The unconscious Zi Yan had reverted to her young girl form, cradled in his arms.
"He's still coming."
Venerable Tian Huo warned.
Lin Xiu's expression remained unchanged, and he did not respond.
What exactly did Protector Xuan leave on him? Damn, if only there was more time, he might have been able to figure it out.
"Lin Xiu, die!"
A frantic voice came from behind, Qing Hai sounding almost insane.
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