Chapter 177: Xiao Yan Devoured by the Fallen Heart Flame!
Xiao Li looked at Fan Lao, who had suddenly appeared in front of him, his heart pounding violently. However, he did not show the slightest fear, like a cornered wolf.
Battle energy with a lightning attribute burst from his body, concentrating in his spear and emitting a dazzling glow. Although it looked impressive, Fan Lao only sneered and casually extended a finger.
Clang!
The finger stopped precisely at the tip of the spear, and no matter how much effort Xiao Li put into it, he couldn't penetrate the thin layer of red light on the finger.
"The light of a firefly, no matter how hard it tries, has no hope."
Fan Lao grabbed the tip of the spear and wrenched it away.
Swish!
Fan Lao pointed the spear at Xiao Li's neck.
"I'll give you a chance, tell me who you are. For an elder from the inner academy to personally escort you, you must be someone extraordinary, right?"
Fan Lao did not want to resolve this quickly. This young man seemingly had some status. If he could attract an elder from the inner academy, maybe he could draw more.
Killing an elder wasn't enough for him; he preferred to lure a few more.
"Bah! Old dog! You're not even worthy of knowing the young master's name!"
Xiao Li said with a fierce expression. Since he was in the hands of the enemy, he might as well insult him as much as he could, for he wouldn't have another chance.
Fan Lao's face twitched slightly, and his chest heaved violently. He hadn't been insulted like this since he became the master of his sect.
"Very well, very well. Since you so wish to die, you will take your secret to the grave."
Fan Lao tightened his grip on the spear, ready to pierce the young man's neck.
Just then, a sharp sound of something cutting through the air came from a distance.
Fan Lao felt a deadly danger and, trusting his instinct, threw the spear aside.
Clang!
A clear sound echoed, and Fan Lao's eyes widened.
What collided with the spear was nothing more than a drop of water.
In the next instant, a figure wrapped in a cloak appeared in front of Xiao Li. Sensing that familiar presence, Xiao Li looked at Xiao Zhe's back in disbelief.
"You've finally returned!"
"Sorry for being late. Let me take care of the enemies first."
Xiao Zhe said in an apologetic tone and then looked at Fan Lao.
"Are you his backup?"
Fan Lao asked, feeling somewhat uneasy. This mysterious man was clearly related to the young man who had insulted him.
"A man destined to die doesn't need to know that much."
Before Fan Lao could react, Xiao Zhe appeared in front of him, causing Fan Lao's pupils to contract.
What terrifying speed! No trace of battle energy, was it just physical strength?
Before Fan Lao could finish the thought, Xiao Zhe's fist was already upon him.
Boom!
Faced with this unstoppable force, Fan Lao's battle energy protection crumbled.
Fan Lao's body shattered instantly under Xiao Zhe's blow.
Under the stunned gazes of the Blood Sect disciples, Fan Lao's body exploded, scattering flesh and blood everywhere.
Gulp!
A sect disciple swallowed hard upon seeing a bloody hole in the nearby tree. Wasn't that a piece of Master Fan Lao?
This incredible scene broke their understanding. A powerful Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) was shattered with a single blow!
After killing Fan Lao, Xiao Zhe moved quickly and killed the two Dou Wang (Battle Kings) attacking Elder Lin.
Elder Lin was stunned, watching Xiao Zhe. Although he knew it was Xiao Zhe under the cloak, how had he become so strong?
A single blow to kill a Dou Huang!
Xiao Zhe's growth was incredibly alarming.
Elder Lin felt his throat dry, as if he was standing before an ancient beast, a beast known for its physical strength.
With the rapid elimination of their best fighters, the Blood Sect disciples panicked.
They tried to flee desperately but soon fell to the ground, dead.
"Everything is resolved."
Elder Lin and the group members looked around in shock.
Were these the enemies that had cornered them? How could they be so weak?
No, it wasn't that the enemies were weak, but that their opponent was incredibly strong.
Realizing this, they looked at Xiao Zhe differently.
The group members, being from the Xiao clan, knew about Xiao Zhe's strength and how he had strengthened the clan, but seeing it in person was shocking.
"Elder Lin, what happened? Why did the Blood Sect attack you?"
Xiao Zhe asked, bringing Elder Lin back to his senses. Hearing the familiar voice, the elder felt calmer.
"It's a long story, we need to return to Jia Nan City. There might be more trouble."
Xiao Zhe nodded, took out some medicinal pills, and handed them to the group.
"These pills are effective, we must leave immediately."
After the group left, members of the Black Alliance arrived at the scene.
Seeing the scene of destruction, they felt a chill. What had happened to leave these people in such a horrible state?
Why were there only low-level disciples' corpses from the Blood Sect? Where were the high ranks?
After an inspection, they noticed something unusual in the remains.
No matter what the Black Alliance members reported, Xiao Zhe settled in and returned to the academy with Elder Lin.
"This is very serious. The Great Elder ordered that if you returned, you should be brought to see him immediately."
"The Fallen Heart Flame sealed in the Qi Refining Tower has broken the seal."
Xiao Zhe frowned upon hearing this. The Fallen Heart Flame breaking free was unexpected.
"Are the losses significant?"
"The situation is under control, but there are considerable damages to the buildings…"
Elder Lin hesitated, not saying more.
"The Great Elder will explain the details."
The Great Elder arrived hurriedly.
Hearing Elder Lin, he nodded to Xiao Zhe and instructed Elder Lin to go heal.
"Xiao Zhe, during the revolt of the Fallen Heart Flame, your brother Xiao Yan… was devoured."
The Great Elder informed Xiao Zhe with regret.
"What?
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