Amidst the swirling sandstorm, the master and disciple, one in black and one in white, couldn't hide their joy. Yao Chen stroked his beard and spoke.
"More importantly, it's newly born, its power only just reaching the level of a beginner Dou Huang. As for the Snake-People who might compete with you, they've already moved away. As for the other powerful figures of the Jia Ma Empire, I've already subdued them by the time they arrive. People are gone, fire is gone."
Yao Chen watched the rapidly approaching Wind Fury Dragon Flame, his plan gradually perfecting itself.
"Little Flame, after I subdue it, quickly find a place, and I'll help you absorb it. Only then can you truly conceal it. Next, release your control over your body, and I'll show you what a true powerhouse looks like."
A ball of cold white flame instantly emanated from Xiao Yan's body. When Xiao Yan opened his eyes again, he exuded an aura of vicissitudes.
"My friend who's been following us all this time, I am Yao Chen. Please, for the sake of Xiao Yanzi's relationship with your young lady, lend a hand!"
Sensing the remaining soul energy within his body, Yao Chen knew he couldn't expend too much. Otherwise, even if he subdued the strange fire, the intense battle fluctuations would attract the attention of surrounding powerful figures, and it would be uncertain who would ultimately possess it.
Thinking this, Yao Chen disregarded his unspoken agreement with Ling Ying and directly revealed his presence. A few moments later, under Xiao Yan's curious gaze, an old man with dark-colored battle aura wings slowly appeared not far from him.
"So the soul body that has been following Young Master Xiao Yan is actually Senior Yao Zun. This junior, Ling Ying, has been unaware of your identity all this time. I am truly disrespectful. Please forgive me, Senior."
Yao Chen waved his hand slightly, stopping Ling Ying's pleasantries, and looked solemnly at the massive, burning tornado that was rapidly approaching.
"I don't have much power left. After subduing the strange fire, I'll need to use my soul power to assist Xiao Yanzi in absorbing it. This time, I ask that you be the main force and subdue this strange fire as quickly as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications."
"In that case, this junior will make a fool of myself!"
Ling Ying clasped his hands slightly and then quickly formed hand seals. The vast dark attribute energy of heaven and earth instantly converged here, making it seem as if all the light in the sky had been swallowed up by darkness.
"Mid-level Earth Rank Battle Skill - Ten Directions Annihilation!"
"I'll trouble Senior Yao Zun to support this junior. The energy level of this strange fire is only at the level of a beginner Dou Huang, but such a rare treasure of heaven and earth cannot be taken lightly. For the safety of Young Master Xiao Yan, this junior will go all out later."
After saying this to Xiao Yan, who was controlled by Yao Chen, Ling Ying turned to face the huge tornado that had already approached and unleashed the Battle Skill Ten Directions Annihilation. From Xiao Yan's perspective, the earthen-yellow tornado collided violently with the all-consuming darkness.
"Little Yan, look closely, this is a battle between Dou Huang level experts."
Even without his master's prompting, Xiao Yan's eyes widened in disbelief. Of all the powerful figures he had encountered, aside from Yao Lao and Lin Feng whom he had met while unconscious, the strongest were only Great Dou Masters. He had never encountered such a powerful opponent before; the aftershocks of the battle seemed capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.
If Wutan City were to face such a powerful figure, it would likely be instantly destroyed in just a few moves.
"Boom!"
After the violent collision and roar, the all-consuming darkness vanished, and light shone in again. Just when Xiao Yan thought his reinforcements were no match, the enormous tornado slowly came to a stop.
"Teacher, it's a success!"
"Little Yanzi, it's still early! If you think subduing a strange fire is so simple, then all the strange fires in the world would have been subdued by alchemists long ago!"
Just as Xiao Yan was happy, Yao Chen poured cold water on his joy, and the scene on the field indeed changed dramatically, just as Yao Chen had said.
The massive tornado, which had paused for a moment, suddenly roared up again, sucking up the countless years of accumulated yellow sand from the Tagor Desert, and even hurling huge rocks and broken trees.
However, Yao Chen, controlling Xiao Yan's body, easily dodged them. This scene terrified Xiao Yan; the power of those rocks was almost comparable to a strike from a Dou Ling expert. If he were hit, his small body wouldn't be able to withstand it.
If the people of the Black Corner Region saw this, they would surely laugh disdainfully. The black storms that frequently swept across the Black Corner Region's plains were no less powerful than this. But those merchants and mercenaries, for the sake of huge profits, were fearless.
In the arena, as the Wind Fury Dragon Flame moved, Ling Ying's expression gradually became serious.
"Miss, for your beloved Brother Xiao Yan, it seems this old man will have to put these old bones to the test this time!"
He flicked his wrist from his storage ring, and a pill appeared in his palm. "It seems that to end this quickly, I must use a sealing technique!"
After consuming the pill, Ling Ying's aura, already at the peak of the Dou Huang realm, surged instantly, breaking through a barrier and reaching the level of a two-star Dou Zong.
"Senior Medicine Venerable, in a moment I will unleash a powerful sealing technique. Please seize the opportunity and seize the source fire of this strange flame in one fell swoop. Afterwards, we will leave quickly. A battle at the Dou Huang level has surely already attracted the attention of many powerful figures in the Jia Ma Empire!"
After giving this greeting, Ling Ying slowly floated up, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, dazzling onlookers.
"High-level Earth-rank Battle Skill - Dark Descent!"
"As expected of a powerful figure from that clan, especially considering the guards protecting those with such flames, their battle skills are truly extraordinary!"
"Dark Descent, go! Senior Medicine Venerable, now's the time!"
Endless black energy instantly enveloped the raging tornado. Faced with such a powerful sealing technique, even the rare and exotic flames of heaven and earth were somewhat powerless.
"Little Yanzi, it's our turn to make a move. Pay attention to the application of this power. Familiarizing yourself with the combat style of a high-level realm in advance will benefit you!"
"Earth-rank Battle Skill - Flame Dividing Wave Ruler!"
"Watch closely, this is the battle skill that your master will teach you next!"
In the sky, although Xiao Yan had relinquished control of his body, he still concentrated his mind with all his might, trying to memorize the meridian routes through which this Earth-rank battle skill circulated within his body.
Yao Chen and Ling Ying ignored Xiao Yan's thoughts. A powerful sealing technique first firmly controlled the raging wind dragon flames, followed by a powerful Earth-rank battle technique that slammed into the fixed tornado. A
deafening
roar resounded, but Yao Chen paid it no heed, for he had already discerned that the sealed raging wind dragon flames were about to erupt. He needed to quickly find its source fire and seal it away.
With this in mind, Yao Chen controlled Xiao Yan's body, swiftly disappearing into the giant tornado.
(End of Chapter)