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Facing the terrifying aura radiating from Xiao Yan, Bo Haidong instinctively took several steps back, his body trembling uncontrollably.
As a seasoned expert who had faced countless storms, Bo Haidong was acutely aware of the immense power behind such an aura.
A strong sense of danger surged within him, as if he were standing before an invincible foe.
Subconsciously, he realized that the person before him was no longer the seemingly ordinary young man from before, but rather, a mysterious and powerful being.
Yet, when he carefully observed Xiao Yan, he found that this was still the same Xiao Yan as before. Apart from the ethereal aura surrounding him, nothing else had changed.
A wave of confusion filled Bo Haidong's heart. He couldn't comprehend how this seemingly ordinary young man could emit such a terrifying presence.
His pupils shrank in disbelief, unable to make sense of the situation unfolding before him.
The mysterious aura emanating from Xiao Yan filled him with intense fear and unease.
Suddenly, he demanded sharply, "What is going on here? Did you drug me, boy?"
However, Xiao Yan, now possessed by Shui Wuya, responded with a deep and enigmatic voice, "Bo Haidong, I'm giving you a chance. Become my apprentice—do you accept or not?"
"I never repeat myself. Remember that."
His voice carried a profound wisdom beyond the mortal realm. Each word seemed to be etched into the very fabric of the universe, solemn and mysterious.
The voice was devoid of emotion, yet it exuded an undeniable authority and finality, as if it were a natural law of the universe that could not be defied.
There was no need for shouting or threats—its mere presence commanded reverence, like the laws of nature that inspired awe without question.
Hearing such a voice, Bo Haidong felt an unprecedented sense of reverence and shock, as though he were standing before an ancient god.
The sound made him feel small and powerless, and deep within, it stirred an indescribable fear.
Despite being shaken by the aura, Bo Haidong's rebellious nature refused to submit to such humiliation. Enraged, he shouted, "Who do you think you are, trying to scare me? If you've got the guts, beat me first, then talk!"
With that, Bo Haidong struck out furiously, unleashing a powerful ice-based Dou Technique aimed directly at Xiao Yan's vital points, intending to finish him off in an instant.
The air turned frigid, frost forming in the wake of his attack. His figure left a ghostly blue afterimage in the sky, like lightning splitting the night.
Gathering the full force of his icy power into his palm, he summoned a massive ice pillar, radiating a bone-chilling cold that seemed to freeze the very space around them.
Bo Haidong's eyes gleamed with sharp determination, and the force of his Dou Spirit was overwhelming, making it clear that he was going all out.
At this moment, Yao Lao, hidden within the ring, and Little Doctor Immortal, watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
They knew all too well how terrifyingly powerful Bo Haidong's attack was, and they feared that Xiao Yan might not be able to withstand it.
However, as Shui Wuya's possession of Xiao Yan deepened, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
With a low murmur, the aura around him intensified, becoming overwhelming and impenetrable.
"Bone Chilling Flame, emerge!"
An astonishing ice flame erupted from his body, twisting and writhing like a furious dragon-serpent, radiating an aura of frost and menace.
Under the augmentation of Shui Wuya's Fire Law, the Bone Chilling Flame became incredibly powerful, possessing the might of an Alien Flame.
Seeing this, Bo Haidong's eyes filled with disbelief. He instantly recognized the source of this power.
An Alien Flame—this rare and formidable force—appearing on a young man was simply beyond his comprehension.
Moments later, Bo Haidong's ice-based Dou Technique surged forward. However, under Shui Wuya's control, Xiao Yan's body remained unaffected by external forces, like an immovable fortress.
With a faint smile, Xiao Yan seemed to anticipate Bo Haidong's every move, effortlessly dodging his attack.
Not only that, but he unleashed the Bone Chilling Flame, shattering Bo Haidong's Dou Technique in midair, completely neutralizing it!
"What?!"
Bo Haidong stood dumbfounded, unable to believe what he was witnessing.
It was only now that he realized he might have provoked a truly formidable opponent.
Yao Lao and Little Doctor Immortal, watching from the sidelines, were equally astonished by the display. They began to grasp that Shui Wuya's power far exceeded their expectations.
Both Yao Lao and Little Doctor Immortal wore expressions of shock.
"Is this the strength of the mysterious senior?"
"Merely possessing Xiao Yan's weak body, and he can still fend off the attack of a Dou Spirit expert?"
Xiao Yan, under Shui Wuya's possession, let out a cold chuckle, his eyes glinting with an icy indifference, as if everything was under his control.
"Bo Haidong, now it's my turn, isn't it?"
His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an air of unmatched authority.
Bo Haidong stumbled back several steps, a flicker of anxiety and fear appearing in his eyes.
"That's not fair! I haven't fully recovered yet! Don't use the Alien Flame against me!" His voice trembled slightly.
Xiao Yan's lips curled into a mocking smile.
"Alright, since you don't want me to use the Alien Flame, I'll use what you're best at—ice techniques—to defeat you."
His words were filled with cruelty and disdain, as if ridiculing Bo Haidong's weakness and incompetence.
Bo Haidong froze, stunned. He couldn't understand how Shui Wuya had figured out his background.
"How do you know?" His voice was tinged with shock and confusion, his mind full of questions.
But before he could find any answers, the Bone Chilling Flame in Xiao Yan's hands began to undergo a strange transformation.
The once-burning flames suddenly turned into an icy frost, radiating cold, condensing into a sharp, chilling crystal.
Bo Haidong stared in disbelief. The frost before him seemed to come from a place of extreme cold, merciless and bitter.
The freezing sensation gripped him, sending chills through his body, and an unstoppable fear welled up within him.
Xiao Yan's eyes, under Shui Wuya's possession, flashed with a cold gleam, as if he had reduced Bo Haidong to nothing more than a test subject.
"Ice Iron Mountain Smash!" His voice was low and forceful, cutting like the chill of ice.
With that, Xiao Yan, using the frost and combining it with his Baji Collapse technique, unleashed the powerful Ice Iron Mountain Smash.
The attack was overwhelming, as if an ice mountain had collapsed from above, carrying boundless cold and crushing pressure, rushing straight toward Bo Haidong.
Boom!!
Bo Haidong was sent flying by Xiao Yan's strike, spewing blood from his mouth. His body crashed to the ground like a broken rag doll, utterly powerless.
His eyes were filled with shock and disbelief. Never had he imagined that this seemingly insignificant young man could be so strong. Not only was his Alien Flame so fearsome, but using only ice techniques, Xiao Yan had easily defeated him.
(End of Chapter)