join p atreon.com/KeyofStars and become a Sequence 9: Reader for advance chapters | Every 100 powerstones = 1 extra chapter | Report issues @discord.com/GVBdncd9Wr
Hun Qiu looked at the rough-browed, seemingly bold middle-aged man in front of him, his eyes filled with contemplation.
He was an ordinary Dou Grandmaster, yet radiated an aura of confidence.
Even though he was captured and in enemy territory, he showed no fear or unease.
"Did Soul Emperor send you? You look like a talented man, how about you become my son?" Xiao Zhan Amon's first words made Hun Qiu's mouth twitch.
The latter replied, "I'm much older than you."
Xiao Zhan Amon waved his hand, "That doesn't stop me from being your father, does it?"
Hun Qiu's gaze deepened, and a profound, terrifying aura emanated from him.
Xiao Zhan Amon clicked his tongue and said no more. Even if he wasn't afraid of the opponent's pressure mentally, he couldn't resist the substantial physical pressure.
Seeing that the other party wisely shut his mouth, Hun Qiu retracted his aura.
Xiao Zhan Amon nonchalantly pushed open the courtyard gate and walked out.
"Where are you going?"
Xiao Zhan Amon answered without hesitation, "Shopping, and also scouting out some locations to prepare for my Xiao Clan's counterattack against your Soul Clan in the future."
Although I don't think the Xiao Clan can still threaten our Soul Clan, is it really okay for you to say it so openly?
Hun Qiu opened and then closed his mouth. He said nothing, following closely behind.
...
In a forest outside Jia Ma City.
Lush trees obscured the sunlight, making the forest appear somewhat dim. Scattered light spots filtered through the gaps in the leaves.
Xiao Yan, carrying an ancient ruler on his back and dressed in black combat attire, looked at the Wind Splitting Eagle in front of him, whose life force was gradually fading, with a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
Although this Wind Splitting Eagle was a complimentary gift from the mysterious black-clothed man during their transaction, and it was stated from the beginning that it could only live for three months, he had developed a bit of affection for this silly bird, which still retained a trace of intelligence, through their time together on the journey.
"Sigh, it's clearly very healthy, so what is the reason that Eagle Brother can only live for three months?" Xiao Yan sighed and said.
He had tried examining the Wind Splitting Eagle's body, hoping to find the answer and solve it to extend its life, but it was all in vain.
Yao Chen emerged from the bone flame ring and shook his head, "Perhaps it's a soul injury, after all, it seemed to have been forcibly controlled."
Yao Chen's conclusion was half right; the Wind Splitting Eagle's death indeed stemmed from its soul, but it wasn't an injury. Instead, it was because the Worm of Spirit that Parasitized it had eaten its soul.
Xiao Yan had a habit of arriving just in time, and Amon had worried endlessly about him. To prevent him from being late and missing the Inner Courtyard assessment, Amon had specifically sent this mode of transport to save him time on his journey.
Now that the mission was complete, there was no need for it to continue existing.
After taking the magic core, Xiao Yan dug a pit and buried its body.
After leaving the forest and walking for most of the day, he returned to the city gate of Jia Ma City.
He walked onto the city wall, looking at the bustling people below, his expression showing a hint of anxiety.
It had been almost two months since he arrived at Jia Nan Academy, and he had investigated many places, but found no clues about any Heavenly Flame. Only the rumored Inner Courtyard, he didn't know where it was located in Jia Ma City.
"Tomorrow is the final selection for the Jia Nan Academy Inner Academy. I hope the Fallen Heart Flame is really in the academy."
"Brother Xiao Yan, so you're here." Xun Er walked over with a smile, "You look troubled, is something bothering you?"
Seeing Xun Er, Xiao Yan also thought of Yun Yun, which was another headache-inducing matter, even more serious than the Heavenly Flame problem!
"Xun Er... uh..." He opened his mouth, but still couldn't speak, swallowing the words he wanted to confess. "It's nothing, just some cultivation-related difficulties."
"If you have any problems, you can always confide in Xun Er. I will always support you." Xun Er brushed a strand of hair from her temple, unintentionally revealing her charming side.
Under the setting sun, the elegant young girl stood smiling. The clouds behind her were rendered golden and red by the sunlight, while closer to the sky, the color was a deeper blue.
Behind the lake-like tranquility, a fiery, passionate emotion surged, just like the colors in the sky.
The two looked at each other, both seeing the thick, almost unresolvable affection in the other's eyes. They drew closer and closer, eventually embracing each other.
Just as they were about to embrace, a discordant voice came from behind: "Little pervert, Xun Er."
Xiao Yu walked over, her long legs as fair as snow. Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei followed closely behind her.
Xiao Yan's forehead twitched, and he said irritably, "Savage woman, who are you calling a savage woman? I kindly came to remind you about tomorrow's assessment method, and this is your attitude? If it weren't for Xiao Meng's sake, who would care about your life or death?" Xiao Yu snorted lightly, immediately retorting.
"Assessment method?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, a hint of confusion in his eyes, "Isn't it one-on-one duels until the top five are decided?"
"Hehe... Do you think it will be that simple?" Xiao Yu laughed gloatingly:
"It is said that Xiao Meng's method of entering the Inner Courtyard gave the Deputy Dean inspiration. He felt that the annual lottery duels were too boring, so he will use a more interesting method today."
"A more interesting method?" Xiao Yan repeated.
Xiao Ning took over, "I heard that all fifty people who enter the Inner Courtyard will go on stage together for a grand free-for-all. The last five people standing will be the top five and will have the right to choose treasures from the Cangshu Pavilion."
After listening, Xiao Yan smiled, "This elimination mode is quite interesting."
Xun Er looked at Xiao Yan, shaking her head, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
"Hee hee hee... Little pervert, did you forget something? On the arena, there won't be a Rank Six beast pet for you to show off with." Xiao Yu laughed sinisterly.
Xiao Yan's smile gradually froze. He suddenly realized that in such a situation, he would most likely become the target of attack for the other forty-eight people, besides Xun Er!
Xiao Ning, as if he had forgotten the past unpleasantness of the Xiao Family, encouraged him, "Cousin Xiao Yan, I believe you can definitely do it! That's how Xiao Meng entered the Inner Courtyard!"
Although Xiao Ning had actively approached him to reconcile on his first day at Jia Nan Academy, their subsequent interactions hadn't been extensive, and Xiao Yan was still a little unaccustomed to Xiao Ning's attitude.
Just as he was about to thank Xiao Ning for his encouragement, he heard him continue:
"Someone opened a betting pool on whether you can make it into the top five, and I've bet all my worldly possessions on it, so you absolutely must win! My cousin's quality of life for the next year depends entirely on you!"
Xiao Yan was immediately torn between laughter and tears, and nodded, "I won't let you down."
After these two years of venturing out, he had long since cast aside the previous unpleasantness. Small conflicts among clan members were nothing.
In this foreign land, even Xiao Ning, who had once mocked him, and Xiao Mei, who had distanced herself from him, now felt familiar.
After all, the blood flowing in their veins was all from the Xiao Family.
...
At the place where Xiao Yan buried the Gale Eagle, a pale hand suddenly emerged from the soil.
This hand pressed against the ground, pushing downwards. Then, another hand appeared, followed by a corner of the pointed soft hat dangling from its head.
Head, neck, chest...
Amon pushed hard with both hands, and his entire body sprang out of the earth.
He patted the dirt off himself, muttering, "Tsk, wasting resources is not a good habit."
After the main body reached Nine-Star Dou Saint, Amon's overall mass limit had already reached an extremely terrifying level...
One hundred times that of a Nine-Star Dou Saint!
The resources required to expand the overall mass to this extent were an astronomical figure.
Although he didn't mind killing to achieve his goals, he wouldn't kill indiscriminately if it wasn't necessary.
Now the situation was excellent, and time was abundant, so he could slowly accumulate avatars.
The Combined Dragon Secret Technique and the Soul Devouring Secret Art allowed him to efficiently Exploit all corpses and souls.
The Amons distributed in various places began their covert operations to increase their own numbers.
Many Amon avatars sighed in their hearts:
"I always feel like I'm a scavenger..."
join p atreon.com/KeyofStars and become a Sequence 9: Reader for advance chapters | Every 100 powerstones = 1 extra chapter | Report issues @discord.com/GVBdncd9Wr