In the back mountain of the Yunlan Sect, just as Yun Shan was plotting his next move, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran were also locked in a fierce battle on the plaza. The aftershocks of their attacks were so powerful that even most Dou Shi (Battle Masters) couldn't withstand them.
"Boom!"
The situation was completely different from the original story. Not only were their Dou Qi levels far stronger, but their combat experience had also been honed through countless battles.
After another clash, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran retreated a hundred meters to each other, panting heavily, their eyes sharply fixed on each other.
"Nalan Yanran, since we're evenly matched, let's settle this with a single move!"
Xiao Yan sensed his internal condition, his expression unchanged, but inwardly he felt a bit uneasy. "It seems Nalan Yanran's cultivation technique is at the advanced Xuan level, and her cultivation has already reached the Dou Ling realm. If this drags on any longer, things will turn against me!"
"Alright, let's end this feud with this final move!"
Having spent over a year training in the Monster Mountain Range, Nalan Yanran, though she immediately saw through Xiao Yan's intentions, was confident that he was no match for her.
"Heavenly Flame Three Transformations—Dragon Flame Transformation!"
Xiao Yan's hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals. The Xiao Yan who had been holding back finally unleashed his hidden trump card. Earth-yellow flames rose, and Xiao Yan's aura rapidly increased. In just a short instant, he surpassed the threshold of a nine-star Great Dou Master and continued to rise.
"One-star Dou Ling!"
"Two-star Dou Ling!"
"Hiss!"
Around the plaza, many Yunlan Sect disciples gasped in astonishment. What kind of secret technique was this that could allow someone to improve so much in such a short time?
Seeing this, Yun Leng, acting as the referee, looked grim but showed no concern. Sure enough, Nalan Yanran's actions confirmed Yun Leng's expression. Her face turned serious, she plunged her sword into the ground, and her hands quickly formed hand seals.
"Hah!"
With a soft shout from Nalan Yanran, the wind-attribute battle qi surrounding her surged rapidly, then became violently intense.
"Two-Star Dou Ling!" Seeing that both had reached the two-star Dou Ling realm, the Yunlan Sect disciples watching involuntarily retreated a hundred meters. Everyone knew that both sides were about to unleash
their ultimate techniques. Suddenly, Nalan Yanran slowly rose into the air, her longsword emitting a dazzling light, finally slowly pointing diagonally at Xiao Yan below. "The Ultimate Wind - Sunset Radiance!" "Hahaha, the young sect leader is sure to win this time! This is our sect's most powerful fighting technique. Although Xiao Yan's talent is indeed outstanding, he has no talent or background, so he has no way to deal with the young sect leader's ultimate move." "Yes, yes, but Xiao Yan's talent is too terrifying. Although he lost today, with his talent, he will be a Dou Huang seed in the future!" After someone said this, the Yunlan Sect disciples watching around the square fell silent. To be fair, apart from the young sect leader, the Yunlan Sect could not find a second person in this generation who could fight Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan, however, had no mind to pay attention to these discussions. He looked at Nalan Yanran above with a solemn expression. The energy gathered in the long sword in her hand felt terrifying to him! "Teacher, help me!" Xiao Yan murmured to himself. Yao Chen, who had been hiding in the ring, heard this and sighed almost imperceptibly. A pale white flame slowly floated out of the ring.
"What is this?!"
Upon seeing the flame, both Gu He and Fa Ma were shocked, finding it unbelievable. This was yet another strange flame. During the Alchemy Competition, Xiao Yan had already revealed his Wind Fury Dragon Flame in his quest for victory, attracting everyone's attention.
However, the major powers in the capital knew that Xiao Yan had undergone training from Lin Feng before the competition, proving their close relationship. Since Lin Feng hadn't intervened, many alchemists, though envious, dared not risk offending Lin Feng by forcibly seizing Xiao Yan's strange flame.
But now, a second strange flame had appeared in Xiao Yan's hand—clearly the eleventh-ranked Bone Spirit Cold Flame!
Looking at the strange flame emanating from Xiao Yan, Gu He's eyes burned with intense desire, seemingly itching to act. Fa Ma's expression, however, was somewhat strange. While shocked, he lacked the heat of admiration, instead displaying an expression akin to seeing an old friend or someone he admired.
Fortunately, everyone around was drawn to the strange fire emanating from Xiao Yan, and although Lin Feng noticed it and knew the reason based on the description in the original work, he didn't say anything.
"Bang!"
After the Bone Spirit Cold Fire appeared, the Wind Fury Dragon Flame, which had attracted everyone's attention at the Alchemist Conference, reappeared in everyone's sight. Xiao Yan held the two strange fires in his hands, one on each side. Then, to everyone's disbelief, Xiao Yan suddenly clashed his hands together, causing the two strange fires to collide.
"What!?"
Yun Leng suddenly let out an incredulous shout, and then his Dou Qi wings instantly unfolded, propelling him into the air.
"Yunlan Sect disciples, listen to my command! Form the Cloud Smoke Covering the Sun Formation!"
At Yun Leng's command, many Yunlan Sect disciples, disregarding their shock, quickly formed hand seals, and within a few breaths, a huge formation enveloped the plaza. Seeing this, Yun Yun, who had been watching this place closely, also surged with Dou Qi, intending to protect the two at the crucial moment.
"What?! It's actually this strange fire!" Just as Xiao Yan used the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Protector Lu, who had been watching the area from the back mountain of the Yunlan Sect, suddenly shouted, "Hehehe, not only have we gained the souls of three sixth-grade alchemists today, but it seems we've also made another great gain!"
"Yunshan, you must capture Xiao Yan today! This protector will cooperate with you later!"
"Buddha's Wrath Lotus!"
Xiao Yan was naturally unaware of what was happening in the back mountain. At this moment, he was completely focused on controlling the fire lotus in his hand. This was the first time he had used two strange fires in this move. Although he knew it was extremely dangerous, hadn't he been working on this moment for the past three years?
"Buzz!"
Just when everyone thought the two strange fires would merge and explode, a strange fluctuation suddenly emanated. Everyone looked closely and saw an exceptionally beautiful fire lotus slowly rotating in Xiao Yan's palm, but its power was extremely terrifying.
"Yanran is in danger now!"
Nalan Jie, who had been watching closely, clenched his fists tightly, his face grim, as he watched the fire lotus take shape. Lin Feng glanced at Nalan Jie as if sensing something, but made no comment, continuing to sense the fire lotus in Xiao Yan's palm.
"Truly wondrous. These strange flames, which should explode upon contact, are now fused together with remarkable stability. He truly lives up to his title as the Flame Emperor!"
Regardless of the outside world, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran attacked each other with perfect coordination.
To everyone's eyes, the beautiful fire lotus collided violently with a tremendous beam of light.
"Boom!"
(End of Chapter)