"You—where did you get that Qi Method?!" Han Feng glared fiercely at Xiao Yan, eyes filled with panic and fear. For him, just the fact that Xiao Yan cultivated Flame Mantra was enough to ignite murderous intent, but the origin of Xiao Yan's Flame Mantra made his heart tremble with dread.
He knew—there was only one person in the entire world who had access to the complete version of Flame Mantra.
That was the master he had personally murdered: the Pill Sovereign Yao Chen!
"I found it lying on the road. You believe me?" Xiao Yan smiled mockingly.
Han Feng's eye twitched. Naturally, he wouldn't be deceived by such a clumsy lie. But despite that, the dread in his heart didn't lessen in the slightest. He didn't know whether Xiao Yan was truly related to Yao Lao, or whether his master was somehow still alive. The only way to find out—was to capture this boy!
"What? Feeling unbalanced?" Xiao Yan chuckled as he sensed the killing intent coming from Han Feng. "You went through all that effort, even murdered your own teacher, and still failed to obtain it. Meanwhile, I got it so easily. Doesn't it feel unfair?"
"You are related to that old bastard!" Han Feng's expression turned uglier by the second. He had become utterly convinced that Yao Lao had passed the Qi Method to Xiao Yan—and possibly hadn't died at all. Of course, what he didn't know was that Yao Lao was indeed within Xiao Yan's body, but had been asleep for years. Everything Han Feng guessed… was simply deduced by Xiao Yan himself.
"Is that any way to address your teacher, senior brother?" Xiao Yan smiled. "Sure, you committed treason, but you haven't been expelled from the sect yet. You should call him Master respectfully."
Han Feng's facial muscles twitched. Ever since encountering Xiao Yan, he had been on the losing end of everything—combat, conversation, morale. Not once had he gained the upper hand. Even he didn't realize the subtle fear gnawing at his mind. It wasn't just the words—it was the overwhelming strength Xiao Yan radiated. He was certain: if they fought head-on, he wouldn't survive ten moves!
"Gold and Silver Brothers! Help me capture this brat! I'll grant whatever request you have in the future!" Han Feng cried, desperation mounting. He knew better than anyone that he alone could not handle Xiao Yan. Only with the aid of these two could they hope to subdue him.
The Gold and Silver Brothers hesitated for a moment, then nodded heavily. Although they feared Xiao Yan's power, the lure of benefits was enough to tempt them into risking their lives. These two had dominated the Black-Corner Region for years—they had their own trump cards. If they used everything at their disposal, defeating Xiao Yan wasn't entirely impossible.
"Tch tch tch, no wonder you two are so famous, yet not a single woman's ever been seen around you." Xiao Yan suddenly grinned strangely. "Senior Brother, since the Gold and Silver Brothers are helping you with such devotion, make sure to properly… serve them."
"What nonsense are you spouting!" Han Feng shouted angrily, instantly understanding the implication.
"Did I say anything wrong? You said you'd satisfy whatever they want. That's quite a touching promise, really. And don't worry, I'll be sure to let our teacher know how generous you were. I'm sure he'll be very understanding—even if what you're doing is a bit… unorthodox. One versus two, how daring." Xiao Yan grinned wider.
"Bastard!" Han Feng roared and charged toward Xiao Yan. The Gold and Silver Brothers followed suit, their expressions darkening from Xiao Yan's mockery.
While Han Feng attacked head-on, the two brothers each unleashed powerful Dou Techniques, one left, one right, aiming to crush Xiao Yan between their strikes.
Xiao Yan showed no fear. His left hand clenched into a fist while his right transformed into a claw—Eight Extremities Collapse and Lion Mountain Rend activated simultaneously. He clashed hard with the Gold and Silver Brothers, then conjured his signature flame armor to absorb Han Feng's follow-up assault. The force still pushed him back several steps.
The brothers closed in again, trapping him. All three of their attacks were vicious, leaving no room for mercy. In response, Xiao Yan activated his Little Glazed Body, pushing his physical durability to the limit. Flashes of golden light danced across his skin as he blocked their strikes and occasionally countered with such force that the three found themselves flustered.
"The leader of Xiao Sect really is terrifying," someone among the spectators muttered. Even facing three elite Dou Huangs—including Han Feng and the Gold and Silver Brothers—Xiao Yan held his ground and fought evenly. Such a feat would normally require a true Dou Zong.
"What are you waiting for?! Help me now!" Han Feng roared toward the idle spectators.
At his urging, the remaining Dou Wangs finally moved—but instead of joining the fight against Xiao Yan, they dove toward Zi Yan and Qing Lin. Though too afraid to face Xiao Yan directly, they figured that taking his allies hostage might force him to surrender.
Seeing several Dou Wangs approaching, Qing Lin summoned the already-battered Qianshui Demon Python to shield them, while Zi Yan braced herself for battle. Just as the enemy leader was about to strike, a pair of blazing beams streaked through the air—and his body exploded mid-flight.
Everyone was stunned. They had clearly seen two flame beams shoot from afar, striking with pinpoint precision. The source? Xiao Yan.
"People these days never listen," he muttered, his violet-black pupils fading. "I already warned you—anyone who dares come… dies."
That Xiao Yan could still monitor other battlefields and launch precision strikes while fending off three elite enemies left the crowd speechless.
"Alright then, guess it's your turn now." Xiao Yan raised his hand, and the Heavy Xuan Ruler appeared once again. Fixing his gaze on the Gold and Silver Brothers, he said coldly, "Let me show you one of my finest techniques—Gentle Wind Phantom Flame Slash."
(End of Chapter)
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