Chapter 273: Chaotic Battle – Facing Gao Li
"Hai Xin Flame!"
As Su Qian made the first move, Han Feng's expression shifted slightly. With a flick of his finger, a deep blue flame appeared in his palm. This flame, resembling the ocean's vast blue depths, exuded a powerful aura. With a wave of his hand, Han Feng sent it colliding directly with Su Qian's energy attack.
"Boom!"
A deep explosion sounded, and the shockwave sent Han Feng staggering back a step before he managed to regain his balance. Even though he had the help of the Heavenly Flame, Su Qian was still a Dou Zong (Battle Sect) powerhouse. In a head-on clash, Han Feng couldn't gain the upper hand.
Without hesitation, Su Qian's figure turned into a flash of lightning, shooting straight toward Han Feng.
"Hehe, Old Su, why don't you play with us instead?"
At that moment, the Gold and Silver Elders also made their move, releasing a powerful pale green Dou Qi toward Su Qian. Faced with their joint attack, Su Qian couldn't afford to be careless. The three clashed, their fierce blows sounding like rolling thunder, making it hard for anyone to follow their rapid exchanges.
Seeing Su Qian entangled with the Gold and Silver Elders, a cold smile appeared on Han Feng's face. He turned his gaze toward the group of experts from the Black-Corner Region and waved his hand. Immediately, an overwhelming wave of bloodthirsty energy surged toward the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower.
"Stop them!"
Seeing this, Hu Gan's face darkened. If the people from the Black-Corner Region destroyed the seal and allowed the Fallen Heart Flame to break free again, the entire Inner Academy could be doomed.
Under Hu Gan's lead, nearly thirty academy powerhouses surged forward like a tidal wave, intercepting Han Feng and his allies.
"Jie jie, let's see how strong Canaan Academy's elders really are today," a strange laughter came from one of the Black-Corner Region experts as about ten figures, filled with bloodthirsty Dou Qi, dashed out. They quickly faced off against the academy's powerhouses.
Han Feng chuckled and changed direction, flying straight toward the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower.
Just as the thirty academy powerhouses were about to act, a dozen peak experts from the Black-Corner Region swiftly intervened, dividing the group in an instant, creating chaos as figures dashed around and clashed violently. Within mere moments, the academy's ranks were completely scattered.
While the chaotic battle raged in the sky, Han Feng flapped his wings and appeared above the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower. Gazing at the energy membrane below, which emitted a dark glow, he prepared to act when suddenly a sharp whooshing sound cut through the air!
Frowning slightly, Han Feng dodged to the side, avoiding the attack. Looking up, he saw Hu Gan staring coldly at him.
"Don't even think about touching the Heavenly Flame!" Hu Gan said, his Dou Qi rapidly condensing in his hands.
"With just you? I doubt you can stop me." Han Feng sneered.
Even though Hu Gan was a peak Dou Huang (Battle Emperor), Han Feng, wielding a Heavenly Flame, believed he was invincible below the level of Dou Zong.
"Then let's see," Hu Gan replied, wasting no more words. His overwhelming aura exploded from his body, and the two clashed fiercely, their figures becoming blurry as they fought.
The sky above became a complete battlefield, with intense battles happening everywhere. Explosions from energy clashes filled the air like firecrackers, crackling and booming non-stop.
On the ground, Mo Yu watched the chaotic battle in the sky. Su Qian was occupied with the Gold and Silver Elders, and Hu Gan was locked in a fight with Han Feng. The other elders were also being held up by the Black-Corner Region's various Dou Huang and Dou Wang (Battle King) leaders, who, despite being outnumbered, were holding their ground.
One had to admit, the experts from the Black-Corner Region were indeed of higher quality than those from Canaan Academy.
Of course, this didn't mean that Canaan Academy was weak. Besides its hidden powerhouses, the academy's true strength wasn't just in its own combat abilities but in its vast influence.
Since its founding, countless powerful experts had graduated from Canaan Academy, spreading across the Dou Qi Continent. Many of these former students had become extremely strong, with some even reaching the ranks of Dou Huang or Dou Zong. These graduates were often heirs of powerful families or factions. The connections Canaan Academy forged with these students created powerful allies who would lend their support if the academy ever needed it.
That was the real strength of Canaan Academy.
As Mo Yu observed the chaotic battle, his eyes suddenly narrowed. Among the dozen or so experts from the Black-Corner Region, a figure shrouded in a blood-red aura suddenly broke away.
This person had bloodshot eyes, and as his crimson Dou Qi surged, his blood-red wings flapped violently, propelling him like a streak of red light toward the sky. His target: Xiao Yan!
Seeing this, Mo Yu was momentarily startled. Then, realizing who it was, he murmured to himself, "That must be Fan Lao, the leader of the Blood Sect. If I remember correctly, not only did Xiao Yan kill his son shortly after arriving in the Black-Corner Region, but he also stole the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill from him. No wonder he's so full of hatred. It looks like Xiao Yan's in for some trouble."
Rubbing his chin, Mo Yu watched the red figure charge at Xiao Yan, his thoughts turning over.
However, he wasn't too worried about Xiao Yan's safety. Although Fan Lao ranked fifth on the Black-Corner Region's Black List and had the strength of a five-star Dou Huang, Xiao Yan had already proven himself capable of making a Dou Zong powerhouse like Yun Shan suffer. Fan Lao wouldn't find it easy to gain the upper hand.
Mo Yu's attention shifted back to Han Feng and Hu Gan's battle. He was more concerned about what would happen if Han Feng managed to unseal the Fallen Heart Flame. That would lead to an all-out war with Canaan Academy, making the creation of the Black Alliance inevitable.
Although other superpowers like the Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect still existed in the Black-Corner Region, if Mo Yu could lead the Yuan Manor to eliminate the Black Alliance with Canaan Academy's support, he could spread the influence of Yuan Manor throughout every corner of the region, effectively becoming the uncrowned king of the Black-Corner Region.
Watching the battle in the sky, Mo Yu kept his body hidden in a secluded corner. However, just as he had settled into his spot, a sharp gust of wind suddenly shot down from the sky.
Reacting instinctively to the sudden attack, Mo Yu's figure flickered as he dodged, leaping into the air to avoid the large blast of wind.
Although he successfully avoided the attack, his movement revealed his position. Thankfully, none of the combatants seemed to notice him.
Seeing this, Mo Yu wasn't keen on staying in an area filled with random energy blasts. Wrapping himself in lightning Dou Qi, he prepared to retreat.
Just as Mo Yu was about to leave, a tall, muscular man, who was fighting two Dou Wang powerhouses, suddenly glanced in his direction. His eyes immediately locked onto Mo Yu, freezing in place for a moment before narrowing with rage.
The thief who had stolen the transformation pill was here!
The man's bloodshot eyes instantly flared with rage, his nostrils flaring as memories of the day the pill was stolen flooded his mind. The familiar figure in front of him filled him with uncontrollable fury.
"Roar!"
With a roar filled with anger and killing intent, the man unleashed a burst of overwhelming strength. The two Dou Wang elders were caught off guard and thrown back by the sheer force of the man's outburst.
As the two Dou Wang elders retreated, the tall, muscular man flapped his yellow wings violently, launching himself toward Mo Yu like a falling meteor, his furious roar shaking the sky.
"You little thief! I've been looking for you everywhere!"
Hearing the thunderous roar from above, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. Turning his head, he saw the tall, domineering figure rapidly growing larger in his vision.
"It's Gao Li, the leader of the Barbarian Beast Sect."
Recognizing the familiar voice and the man's overpowering physical strength, Mo Yu quickly recalled the encounter when he had stolen the transformation pill from this man.
Back then, Mo Yu had only been a low-rank Dou Ling (Battle Spirit), and even a casual attack from Gao Li would've required his full effort to withstand.
But now, Mo Yu wasn't the same as before. Not only had he reached the Dou Wang level like Gao Li, but he was also a five-star Dou Wang who had mastered two powerful heavenly lightning techniques and two earth-tier battle skills!
Grinning slightly, Mo Yu thought to himself that although Gao Li had advanced from an eight-star Dou Wang to a peak-level Dou Wang, close to breaking through to Dou Huang, his progress was nothing compared to Mo Yu's.
This was the perfect opportunity for Mo Yu to test his newfound strength as a five-star Dou Wang!
As Gao Li shot down like a falling star, Mo Yu didn't retreat. Instead, the silver wings of Dou Qi behind him flared up, and with a flicker, Mo Yu dodged Gao Li's meteor-like charge.
"Whoosh!"
As Mo Yu twisted to avoid Gao Li's attack, a strong gust of wind followed closely behind. But Mo Yu's expression remained calm, his Dou Qi wings expertly maneuvering him out of harm's way once again. He then steadied himself in mid-air, looking at the towering figure with a composed smile.
"Gao Li, long time no see. It seems like you're still as hot-tempered as ever."
Gao Li's face twisted with rage, his eyes burning with hatred as he glared at Mo Yu. His yellow wings flapped aggressively, his massive figure exuding raw power as the strength in his hands built up.
"Hand over the transformation pill, and since you're a student of Canaan Academy, I'll spare your life," Gao Li growled, trying to maintain a sliver of reason despite his fury.
For some reason, despite his overwhelming anger, Gao Li couldn't shake the feeling that the youth before him had become far more dangerous than he had been the last time they'd met. Mo Yu's presence now gave off an almost imperceptible aura of menace that Gao Li couldn't quite comprehend.
Reluctantly suppressing his fury, Gao Li decided to give Mo Yu one last chance. After all, they were still at Canaan Academy, and if he killed one of its students, things could escalate beyond his control.
However, Mo Yu shrugged nonchalantly. "Sorry, Gao Li. My battle companion already used the transformation pill. If you want another, you'll have to wait for the next batch."
"You damned brat!"
Hearing Mo Yu's casual response, Gao Li froze for a moment before his eyes turned blood-red, his fury exploding like a volcano. His hope of using the transformation pill to break through to Dou Huang had just been shattered, and now his killing intent knew no bounds.
With his face twisted in rage, Gao Li completely lost his composure. The transformation pill had been his key to reaching Dou Huang. Now, that key was gone, and the desire to kill Mo Yu overwhelmed him.
"Killing you won't matter! I'll just take my sect and pledge allegiance to Han Feng afterward. I'm sure he'll accept me," Gao Li thought, his mind now set on murder.
"Die!"
A terrifying aura of savagery erupted from Gao Li as his body bulged with muscles, growing even larger, transforming him into a beast-like figure. His yellow wings flared, making him look like a fierce tiger with wings, ready to strike.
By now, many students had noticed the commotion. When they saw the silver-eyed youth, their expressions shifted. Everyone in the Inner Academy knew that silver eyes were Mo Yu's trademark.
The long-absent leader of the Mo Clan had returned, and his first move was to face a peak-level Dou Wang. Many of the students were confused by the sudden clash, but the situation made it seem like Mo Yu had bravely stepped up to confront one of the Inner Academy's enemies. Some of the students even felt a growing sense of admiration for him.
"Is that… our boss? What's he doing fighting the leader of the Barbarian Beast Sect? And wait, his aura…"
In the crowd, Qian Mo squinted, his eyes filled with concern.
"No idea. Maybe he's trying to show that our Inner Academy isn't defenseless," Lin Yan speculated, his eyes narrowing as he examined the silver wings on Mo Yu's back.
"Wait… Do you think our boss's wings aren't from a flight technique? Could they be self-condensed?"
At Lin Yan's words, the surrounding members of the Mo Clan were shocked. They had all known that Mo Yu possessed a flight technique, so they had naturally assumed that the wings on his back were from that technique.
But now, as they focused on the shimmering silver wings, they realized that these weren't the same as the Violet Cloud Wings Mo Yu had used before. These wings crackled with intense lightning energy, a far cry from his old wings.
The terrifying thought crossed all their minds at once.
Had their leader broken through to Dou Wang?
(End of Chapter)
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