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Soon after, Xiao Yan slipped out of the academy. Hidden deep within the dense forest, he crouched under the thick canopy, his body taut and his gaze unwavering.
"Master Shui, when will the opportunity you mentioned arrive?" Xiao Yan whispered, his eyes fixed intently on the narrow path ahead, eagerly anticipating Han Feng's appearance.
Shui Wuya's expression carried a hint of profundity and mystery. "Soon. You just need to be patient and wait."
"Understood."
Xiao Yan nodded, taking a deep breath. Though restless at heart, he forced himself to stay calm, suppressing his impatience as he waited for the right moment.
Nearby, Yao Lao's face showed his eagerness.
"Yao Lao, don't worry. The opportunity will come soon. When it does, you can personally deal with that traitorous disciple," Shui Wuya said lightly.
Upon hearing this, Yao Lao's heart filled with joy. He nodded solemnly, ready to seize the moment when it came.
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Meanwhile, chaos reigned within Jia Nan Academy.
Han Feng's voice was cold and merciless as he commanded, "Kill them all! Crush these worthless Jia Nan Academy fools—leave no one alive!"
Upon receiving his order, Han Feng's fighters charged like ravenous tigers released from their cage, launching a frenzied attack on the academy's students and elders. Blood splattered, agonized screams echoed, and the once-serene academy descended into a maelstrom of carnage and turmoil.
Simultaneously, Grand Elder Su Qian was locked in fierce combat with Mo Tianxing and the Gold-Silver Elders.
Su Qian moved like lightning, his Dou Qi surging powerfully, each strike brimming with ferocity and precision. Yet, he faced three formidable opponents, all Dou Zong-level experts. Despite his strength, Su Qian began to feel the strain, gradually losing ground.
Mo Tianxing laughed boisterously, his eyes filled with smug triumph. "Su Qian, why do you continue this futile resistance? Today, Jia Nan Academy is doomed!"
Gold Elder sneered, his voice mocking. "Su Qian, your struggle is pathetic. Surrender now, and we might leave your corpse intact."
Silver Elder joined in with a derisive laugh, his eyes brimming with disdain. "Su Qian, no matter how you struggle, it's useless. Submit now and accept your fate!"
Their taunts ignited a blazing fury within Su Qian, but his composure remained unshaken. On the contrary, his eyes gleamed sharply as a decisive plan formed in his mind.
Suddenly, Su Qian turned and sprinted toward the academy's depths.
"Don't let him escape—chase him!" Han Feng shouted coldly from a distance.
Following his command, Mo Tianxing and the Gold-Silver Elders immediately pursued him, their figures moving swiftly through the air, unrelenting in their chase.
Su Qian's speed was extraordinary, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the dense forest surrounding the academy. Mo Tianxing and the others followed closely, their vigilance unwavering.
After a prolonged chase, they finally reached a secluded area.
There, Su Qian came to a stop and turned to face his pursuers. A faint, icy smile played on his lips.
Seeing this, Mo Tianxing burst into laughter, his tone dripping with mockery. "Su Qian, out of breath already? Are you ready to surrender now?"
Gold Elder sneered, his voice laced with scorn. "Su Qian, you fool. Did you think running here would save you?"
Silver Elder added smugly, "Your struggle is pointless. Accept your end and stop delaying the inevitable."
Su Qian, however, remained unfazed. His cold smile persisted as he spoke with quiet derision. "You fools are courting death. Since you've chased me here, none of you will leave alive."
From a distance, Han Feng's voice rang out, sharp and commanding. "Enough nonsense. Kill him!"
At Han Feng's order, the three opponents launched their ultimate Dou Techniques. Dou Qi roared and surged as they unleashed ferocious attacks, each strike targeting Su Qian with lethal intent.
Just then, a deafening sound erupted, shaking the ground and splitting the air with an earth-shattering roar.
Everyone instinctively paused, their gazes snapping toward the source of the resounding noise.
"What was that sound?" Mo Tianxing frowned deeply, his eyes filled with doubt and unease.
"Could it be that Jia Nan Academy still has some hidden trump card?" Gold Elder glanced nervously around, his heart growing restless.
"That sound… it seems to be coming from underground!" Silver Elder listened intently for a moment, a flicker of astonishment appearing on his face.
Han Feng's sharp eyes bore into Su Qian as he demanded coldly, "Su Qian, what is Jia Nan Academy hiding?"
Su Qian's lips curled into a mocking smile, his gaze laced with teasing malice. "Han Feng, did you really think Jia Nan Academy would fall so easily? Today, you will all pay the price for your arrogance!"
At that moment, the ground began to tremble violently, as though the earth itself was quaking in fear.
A brilliant pillar of light erupted from below, piercing through the heavens. Its dazzling radiance illuminated the entire sky, drawing all attention.
Mo Tianxing, along with the Gold and Silver Elders, stared in stunned silence, their faces etched with terror and disbelief.
"W-what is this?" Mo Tianxing stammered, his voice trembling with fear.
"This… this can't be! How could Jia Nan Academy possess such a trump card?" Gold Elder muttered in shock, his face turning deathly pale.
"What have you done, Su Qian?" Silver Elder roared in fury, his eyes burning with frustration and anger.
Su Qian sneered, his voice calm yet filled with derision. "This is the result of your own folly. Did you really think you could uncover all of Jia Nan Academy's secrets so easily? You underestimate us!"
Han Feng's expression darkened further, his jaw clenched tightly as he hissed through gritted teeth, "Su Qian, don't celebrate too early. Do you think I, Han Feng, would be intimidated by this?"
But before his words could fully land, a deafening roar echoed from within the pillar of light. The ground quaked even more violently, as though the heavens themselves were shaking in anticipation.
From within the light, an enormous, divine hand materialized, descending with the majesty of a celestial being. Its overwhelming presence radiated an aura of dominance that crushed the surrounding air.
Terror spread across the faces of Mo Tianxing and the Gold-Silver Elders. Their confidence crumbled under the sheer magnitude of what they were witnessing.
"W-what sort of monster is this?" Mo Tianxing stuttered, his face as pale as a sheet.
"This… this isn't real. It can't be real!" Gold Elder gasped, his legs trembling uncontrollably.
"What kind of nightmare have we stumbled into…" Silver Elder murmured, his voice filled with despair and helplessness.
Su Qian observed their reactions with a sense of grim satisfaction. He knew the time for Jia Nan Academy's counterattack had finally come.
"Han Feng, this is your end!" Su Qian declared coldly, his eyes gleaming with confidence and resolve.
At that moment, the colossal hand began to move, radiating an intense energy that surged through the heavens and earth. Its presence sent shockwaves rippling outward, shaking the very fabric of the world.
Everyone felt an oppressive force pressing down on them, as though the entire world bowed under the might of this entity.
Han Feng's expression twisted with dread, realizing the grave peril they faced. Yet, his resolve only hardened.
"We will not surrender! Attack with everything you have! Kill Su Qian!" Han Feng roared, his voice reverberating with fury and unyielding determination.
(End of Chapter)