Chapter 346: "Xiao Yan" Battles Yun Shan
Hearing the murderous intent laced in Yun Shan's icy voice, Xiao Yan's face turned even greener.
Well
His face was already green.
Vast amounts of emerald green Dou Qi erupted from within him, burning like flames as it engulfed his entire body.
Beneath this green aura, another layer of golden energy coated his skin, forming an unexpected armor
Heavenly Flame Dou Qi Armor!
Two different Heavenly Flames had fused into a single armor, its defensive capabilities now at an unfathomable level.
Feeling this surging power, Xiao Yan gritted his teeth in fury.
The feeling of being controlled like a puppet was beyond humiliating.
If he refused to fight, he would die.
But if he fought, he would be playing right into Wu Tian's script
Something he absolutely did not want.
But
Wanting was useless.
Because Yun Shan had already launched his attack!
Xiao Yan's lips curled in frustration, before he roared:
"Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations, Xuan Huang Transformation!"
"Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations, Nether Transformation!"
Xiao Yan had actually activated the legendary technique created by his ancestors!
Wu Tian's eyes narrowed.
"So even after leaving the Jia Ma Empire, this brat still ended up getting his hands on the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations?"
"Are these techniques mass produced or what?"
With two transformations activated, Xiao Yan's already boosted strength soared even higher!
Previously, his power surge had barely reached the peak of Dou Huang.
But now, due to Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations, he had skyrocketed to Dou Zong Two Star… maybe even Three Star!
This sudden explosion of power made Yun Shan's pupils contract.
"To think this brat had such tricks up his sleeve… No wonder the Hall of Souls wants him so badly."
"The Xiao Clan… could they actually be a hidden ancient family in the Jia Ma Empire?"
At that moment, Yun Shan realized something
He had been played.
For years, he had been a mere pawn, caught between two great forces.
No wonder the Snake People had stayed silent all this time.
That Guardian Elder, Wu Tian, must have known everything!
He had merely watched from the sidelines
Waiting for Yun Lan Sect to destroy itself.
Yun Shan's heart sank in bitter realization.
But
There was no turning back.
His right hand abandoned his sword, while his left palm began swirling with a deep azure wind vortex.
The terrifying suction force caused the surrounding air to distort!
Yun Shan's lips curled in a sinister grin.
"Little bastard, let me see just how strong you really are!"
Xiao Yan: (Internally screaming)
"I'M NOT STRONG AT ALL, DAMN IT! THIS ISN'T EVEN MY POWER!"
But
On the outside, Xiao Yan's expression remained ice cold.
No words.
No hesitation.
His Xuan Heavy Ruler swung straight down!
BOOM!
A terrifying explosion erupted midair, sending shockwaves rippling through the entire battlefield.
Taking advantage of the blast force, Xiao Yan propelled himself backward, dodging Yun Shan's attack.
At the same time
A small cluster of Nether Poison Flame ignited in his palm
And was hurled straight at Yun Shan!
A violent hurricane and a deadly green firestorm clashed in midair
The surrounding space trembled, as even the ominous black mist pulled back, as if watching the battle unfold.
Wu Tian narrowed his eyes.
Then
A cold smirk tugged at his lips.
Before the explosion even fully formed
He retracted the Xuan Heavy Ruler, making a subtle gesture
And in an instant, two Heavenly Flames ignited in Xiao Yan's palms.
"Buddha's Fury… Flame Lotus!"
A savage glint flashed across Xiao Yan's face as his hands began forming the flame lotus.
Yun Shan's heart lurched in alarm!
"That's not good…!"
"Great Sorrow Wind Tearing Palm!"
Yun Shan roared, his palm bursting with blinding light.
A massive, spectral hand materialized
And smashed down toward Xiao Yan!
BOOM!!!
Two devastating techniques collided
The resulting explosion was deafening
A thunderous blast ripped through the heavens, causing a temporary loss of hearing for everyone nearby!
Down at the base of Yun Lan Mountain
The spectators watching from afar were shocked speechless.
From a distance
A massive black mushroom cloud rose into the sky.
The scene was breathtakingly apocalyptic.
"Damn… If I were caught in that, I'd be dead instantly!"
Jia Xing Tian muttered in horror.
Hai Bodong
Casually chewing on a snack
Nodded in agreement.
"Yeah. By the way, don't forget you still owe me money. If you try to skip out on your debt, I won't help you with anything later."
Jia Xing Tian: "…"
Back on the battlefield…
Two figures tumbled through the air, spitting blood.
Twin arcs of crimson painted the sky
As both Xiao Yan and Yun Shan stabilized themselves midair.
The black mist had thinned
And for the first time, a small patch of clear sky emerged at the battlefield's center.
Floating in the air
Both men stared at each other
Their expressions strangely complicated.
Xiao Yan looked at Yun Shan…
And for a moment, he felt a tinge of pity.
This man had devoted his entire life to Yun Lan Sect.
And in the end
He had personally destroyed it.
A truly tragic fate.
But
Xiao Yan's own fate…
Was even worse.
At least Yun Shan could die and be free.
But he…
Was doomed to suffer forever.
Even after this deadly explosion, Xiao Yan was still alive.
Badly injured
But far from dead.
As for Yun Shan
Floating weakly in midair, his lips curled into a twisted smile.
"Heh… So that's how it is."
Even now
He finally understood the truth.
The one he fought today…
Was never Xiao Yan.
This terrifying strength
Could never belong to a mere Da Dou Shi.
His fate had been sealed long ago.
But you know what?
That was fine.
Heh… Heh heh…
Jie jie jie jie~~~
(End of Chapter)
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