Chapter 1023: Six-Joint Flame

The Six-Joint Body Flowing Ruler was divided into three levels, Splitting Fire, Body Flowing Fire, and Six-Joint Fire. The difference in the strength of these three levels was also extremely great. However, Xiao Yan had seldom used the Six-Joint Body Flowing Ruler's attacking technique ever since practicing this skill because the thing that he valued the most was the defensive ability of the Six-Joint Body Flowing Ruler. Of course, this did not mean that the Six-Joint Body Flowing Ruler did not possess any other good points. For it to be able to reach the Di cla.s.s Middle level, the offensive strength of the Six-Joint Body Ruler would naturally be even more powerful than the Flame Splitting Tsunami if it was used well!

However, Xiao Yan of the past could at the very most use the Splitting Fire due to the limitations of his ability. He would have to strain himself if he used the Body Flowing Fire. The Six-Joint Fire was even more distant. However, his breakthrough to the Dou Zong cla.s.s this time around had allowed all of his abilities to leap forward overnight. He had also strode to the Six-Joint Fire level of this Six-Joint Body Flowing Ruler.

This was one of the various benefits that advancing to the Dou Zong cla.s.s had brought about. Dou Zong and Dou Huang were two completely different levels.

Unless someone at the peak of the Dou Huang cla.s.s possessed some truly strong trump cards, when attempting to leap across cla.s.ses to challenge an elite Dou Zong, one's ending would definitely be extremely miserable. After all, the gap between the two was too great…

This was also the first time that Xiao Yan had used the Six-Joint Fire of the Six-Joint Body Flowing Ruler ever since Xiao Yan had broken through to the Dou Zong cla.s.s. Although he had difficulty predicting its strength, he knew that it would definitely be stronger than if he used all his strength to unleash the Flame Splitting Tsunami!

A strange flame that appeared greenish-brown gently adhered to the surface of the ruler. This flame was not a real flame. Instead, it was a strange flame that had appeared when the Dou Qi within Xiao Yan's body was compressed to a point that was difficult to imagine. Of course, this could not be strictly considered a flame. At the very most, it could be considered an alternative of compressed Dou Qi.

It was fortunate that he had already reached the Dou Zong cla.s.s. Otherwise, with his previous strength of a Dou Huang, it would definitely be impossible for him to compress Dou Qi to such an extent.

The greenish-brown flame adhered to the tip of the ruler, appearing as though it would scatter with one blow. However, it was this inconspicuous flame that tore a-finger-wide black line in the air like an incomparably sharp blade when it was swung with the ruler's wind…

There was no sonic boom or other unusual phenomenon when the ruler was swung out. Only a kind of dead silence like that prior to the eruption of a volcano!

However, it was this gentle swing of the ruler that caused the expressions of everyone present, who possessed some knowledge, to change. Tang Ying, Mu Qing Luan, and even Feng Qing Er revealed a solemness in their eyes. Disbelief and shock filled their eyes as they looked at Xiao Yan.

"This fellow… is actually an elite Dou Zong?"

Although Xiao Yan had changed his appearance slightly, he still appeared quite young. Hence, when Tang Ying and the others saw that the aura spreading out from his body had actually reached the Dou Zong cla.s.s, a great storm had appeared in his heart. It did not calm down even after a long time.

"This person…"

Feng Qing Er eyebrows were knit. Her pretty eyes stared intently at Xiao Yan. When his aura had completely erupted earlier, the strange familiar feeling that she had sensed earlier had become much denser. She was clearly aware that this kind of unknown feeling would not randomly appear. Moreover, her perception was also much stronger than an ordinary person.

Of course, compared with Tang Ying's group, the ones who felt most stunned by this were the sea of people in the stadium. From the start, no one held much confidence in Xiao Yan being the victor. Now, however… the aura that erupted like a volcano from Xiao Yan's body had truly exceeded that of w.a.n.g Chen!

w.a.n.g Chen was a quasi Dou Zong. Just what level was Xiao Yan, who had exceeded him, at? There were only two words that answered that question, Dou Zong!

By having lost the 'quasi' word in front, the gap between them was just like the Heaven and Earth!

"This fellow… has actually reached the Dou Zong cla.s.s…" Lin Yan at the edge of the arena was also staring at Xiao Yan's back with a stunned look. When he had left the Jia Ma Empire back then, he clearly remembered that Xiao Yan was merely at the peak of the Dou w.a.n.g cla.s.s. Now, however, he had actually leaped to a Dou Zong existence after only a few short years. Was this kind of training speed not a little too frightening?

It should be known that he had already reached the level of a four star Dou Huang, yet his strength had only soared so much because he had accidentally obtained an inheritance from an ancestor. However, the speed he was proud of seemed unworthy of even being mentioned compared with Xiao Yan.

Although Lin Yan admired Xiao Yan, his highest estimate of his strength when they had reunited was at the very most equal to that of w.a.n.g Chen. However, he had never expected that Xiao Yan was truly able to reach the Dou Zong cla.s.s!

At this moment, he had finally understood why Xiao Yan dared to publicly accept w.a.n.g Chen's challenge. With his current strength, how many among the younger generation were his match? Even w.a.n.g Chen was only at the quasi Dou Zong level despite possessing the support of a great being like the Yellow Spring Pavilion.

The expression of Huang Quan zun-zhe in the VIP seats had become unusually dark and cold at this moment. His gaze sinisterly stared at Xiao Yan. He had actually been mistaken this time around!

Of course, he was not the only one who had been mistaken. Lei zun-zhe, Feng zun-zhe, and Jian zun-zhe by the side also revealed some shock on their faces. A moment later, a solemn expression flashed across their eyes. Although a Dou Zong was unworthy of causing them to act in this manner, the age of this Dou Zong was merely twenty or so. By being able to reach such a level at such a young age, this person either had monster-like talent or an extremely great background supporting him from behind!

"Looks like this person is not simple. w.a.n.g Chen is no match for him." Jian zun-zhe fondled his beard as he slowly spoke.

Huang Quan zun-zhe eyes turned cold when he heard Jian zun-zhe's words. He replied in a chilly, dark voice, "It is not over yet. Randomly guessing the outcome will only embarra.s.s yourself."

The corner of Jian zun-zhe's mouth was curled. His eyes looked at the arena and coldly laughed, "I want to see just who will ultimately be embarra.s.sed."

During the t.i.t for tat exchange between the two, the situation within the arena had become unusually dangerous in a split second.

The ferocity on w.a.n.g Chen's face had become a lot stiffer in the face of Xiao Yan's silent ruler attack. A dense feeling of danger vaguely spread from deep within his heart, climbing to every corner of his body as it did.

"How is this possible? How can this brat be a Dou Zong?"

w.a.n.g Chen grit his teeth. He inhaled a deep breath of air as his eyes swiftly turned crimson. A craziness surged out of his heart. He clearly knew just what kind of punishment would await him once he returned should he be defeated in Xiao Yan's hands!

The moment he thought of this, the madness within w.a.n.g Chen's heart thickened. In the end, a beast-like roar was emitted from his throat. Following the emission of this roar, the small blood vessels on w.a.n.g Chen's skin suddenly burst apart. In an instant, he was covered in blood.

"Yellow Spring Blood Skill!"

Under w.a.n.g Chen's crazy roar, his aura rose wildly like a fire arrow within an instant. Following the increase in strength of his aura, both of his eyes turned dark-black in color. Dark-black energy surged out of his body in all directions, spread out. Looking from a distance, he appeared just like a ferocious ancient beast, emitting a savage fierceness.

Tang Ying's group involuntarily inhaled a breath of cold air when they saw w.a.n.g Chen's appearance.

"This fellow has even used the Yellow Spring Blood Skill… what a lunatic."

Dark-black energy lingered over w.a.n.g Chen's body. His majestic strength caused even s.p.a.ce to ripple. A fierceness flashed across his eyes as he abruptly clenched his fist. Dark-black energy agglomerated in a lightning-like manner.

The dark-black energy swiftly agglomerated as a dense corpse stench spread from w.a.n.g Chen's right hand. Immediately, his entire arm turned as black as ink.

"Yellow Spring Rotten Corpse Arm!"

The dark-black arm suddenly shot out with a low roar.

A crack was formed in the air when the black arm struck out. The tough silver wood arena seemed to have met its nemesis as it swiftly lost its l.u.s.ter. Immediately, it was just like withered wood, turning yellowish and rotten…

"It is the Yellow Spring Rotten Corpse Arm? That is the extremely powerful Dou Skill of the Yellow Spring Pavilion."

Numerous astonished cries immediately sounded outside of the arena when everyone saw w.a.n.g Chen's black arm. Clearly, this Dou Skill was quite well-known.

The exclamations outside of the arena had just sounded when the falling ruler figure finally carried a wisp of greenish-brown flames abruptly fell. After which, it suddenly collided with a black arm!

The corner of Xiao Yan's mouth was lifted into an icy arc the moment the collision occurred. A wisp of Glazed Lotus Core Flame was quietly channeled through the body of the ruler before finally being shot out.

Bang!

The sudden collision brought about a soul-stirring explosion. An incomparable energy ripple spread out from the point where the two made contact. It swept out like a storm, and the silver wood arena instantly ended up as a large pit. Arm thick lines swiftly spread out like a spiderweb. Within the blink of an eye, they occupied half of the arena while wooden fragments flew everywhere.

Silver-colored wooden fragments shot out at great speed like a storm. A silver light flickered when the sunlight shot over, causing it to appear extremely beautiful.

"Chi!"

The tornado that had just been formed from the silver-colored wood fragments when a figure suddenly shot away from it. It immediately smashed heavily into the arena. After which, it tore and formed a large gully in the arena, one that over nearly a hundred meters long…

The entire stadium was completely silent. Countless numbers of gazes were dull as they looked at the dark-black figure inserted in the silver wood.

"Grug."

w.a.n.g Chen struggled to climb up. However, a mouthful of fresh blood was spat out. He was about to maneuver his Dou Qi when waves of searing pain was transmitted from within his body. He hurriedly looked into himself, only to see a wisp of an extremely hot jade-green flame emitting a high temperature within his body, wildly destroying it…

"This is?" w.a.n.g Chen's eyes immediately shrank when he sensed this wisp of jade green flame!

The storm that was created from the silver wood slowly disappeared. Xiao Yan's figure slowly surfaced within it. His dense eyes glanced at w.a.n.g Chen, who still had a breath remaining. After which, he raised his head and looked at Huang Quan zun-zhe, who had a frighteningly gloomy expression.

"Good, good, brat, you have really surprise this venerable self (zun-zhe)!"

Huang Quan zun-zhe slowly stood up. His voice revealed killing intent and fury, that he was trying his best to suppress.

Xiao Yan's eyes slightly narrowed. He cupped his hands to Huang Quan zun-zhe and said, "I have already fulfilled the agreement. Goodbye!"

Xiao Yan turned around and walked to the edge of the stadium after saying these words.

"*Cough,* wait…"

Just when Xiao Yan had turned around and taken over a dozen steps, a coughing voice that contained a dense laugh was transmitted over. Xiao Yan paused his footsteps and turned his head. His eyes were chilly as he looked at w.a.n.g Chen, who was climbing up from the ground with much difficulty. Xiao Yan's voice was ice-cold as he said, "Do you still wish to continue?"

"*Cough*…" w.a.n.g Chen spat out a mouthful of blood. The savage smile on his face appeared exceptionally frightening when mixed with the fresh blood.

"I really did not expect that you would have advanced to the Dou Zong cla.s.s within three short months. Looks like you gained the most from the Heaven Mountain Blood Pool… don't you agree, Xiao Yan?"

Chapter 1024: Ident.i.ty Revealed

w.a.n.g Chen's savage laughter caused everyone present to be stunned. A moment later, 'shua' sounds appeared as a countless number of eyes carried some disbelief and paused on Xiao Yan, who had suddenly stopped in the arena.

"Xiao Yan? That Xiao Yan who has a grudge with the Wind Lightning Pavilion?"

"That Xiao Yan who forcefully broke the Nine Heavenly Lightning Prison Formation that the three great Elders of the Wind Lightning Northern Pavilion had placed. The one who escaped from Fei Tian's hands?"

Countless numbers of people outside of the arena had instantly become completely stunned. No one expected that the unknown, young man, who had defeated w.a.n.g Chen, was actually Xiao Yan, who had recently created an uproar in the northern region. Moreover, the thing that really cause them to feel a great disbelief was that this person actually dared to come to Lightning Mountain despite his conflict with the Wind Lightning Pavilion? Was… was this not delivering himself to be captured?

"This fellow… is actually Xiao Yan? Is he crazy?" Tang Ying opened his mouth. His cold face revealed a stunned expression when he looked at Xiao Yan.

"This fool… he has really come?" Mu Qing Luan's pretty face was filled with shock. She had never expected that this fellow would dare to come to this Lightning Mountain.

"It is actually him… no wonder… unexpectedly… his courage has reached such an extent. Looks like he really does not hold any regard for my Wind Lightning Pavilion."

Feng Qing Er's pretty eyes looked at Xiao Yan as the corner of her lips was slowly lifted into a slight arc. A faint chillness and arrogance was present in it. She had always truly hoped to have an exchange with him. She would restore the reputation of the Wind Lightning Pavilion through it. Unfortunately, she lacked the opportunity to do so last time.

Lei zun-zhe and the others in the VIP seats were stunned as they looked at the noise over the entire place. A moment later, they had finally recovered. A smile on their face was also slowly withdrawn as they stared at Xiao Yan in the arena with expressionless faces. Lei zun-zhe's finger gently tapped on the armrest. The slight sound gave off an extremely pressurizing feeling to it.

Lei zun-zhe had also heard of Xiao Yan's name. Relying on one's strength to turn the Wind Lightning Northern Pavilion into such a miserable state was not something that an ordinary person could achieve.

"Fei Tian, is he that Xiao Yan?" Lei zun-zhe's eyes revealed a lightning glow vaguely flickering as he turned his head to Fei Tian by the side and indifferently asked.

The dense-looking Huang Quan zun-zhe gloatingly laughed in his heart as he clearly sensed the anger that was hidden in Lei zun-zhe's voice. He shrank his body back. It was unexpected that this fellow was the Xiao Yan who had caused an uproar recently. Thus, the matter today would be a little fun…

Feng zun-zhe and Jian zun-zhe by the sides were similarly startled because of this. Their gazes were a little strange as they observed Xiao Yan. However, they did not say anything. This was a problem of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, and it was inappropriate for them to say anything.

The silver-robed Fei Tian hurriedly got up when he heard Lei zun-zhe's words. At this moment, his face had become slightly ugly. He had already been scolded by Lei zun-zhe more than once over the matter with Xiao Yan. Moreover, he had also suffered the ridicule of those two others beside him. It was unexpected that the matter, that had been temporarily put aside today, was brought up again.

Fei Tian clenched his fist under his sleeves. He took two steps forward and his sinister eyes turned to Xiao Yan in the arena as he coldly said, "Brat, take off the thing on your face!"

The gazes of the entire place s.h.i.+fted along with the voice. They all gathered on Xiao Yan. Most of the people present knew that there was a conflict between the Wind Lightning Pavilion and Xiao Yan. If Xiao Yan's ident.i.ty was confirmed, this little fellow would likely be unlucky today. Regardless of how strong he was, he would definitely be unable to successfully escape alive amid being surrounded by so many experts from the Wind Lightning Pavilion.

Xiao Yan's eyes also became slightly dark and solemn in the face of the countless numbers of gazes. He did not expect to be recognized by w.a.n.g Chen. It was likely due to the 'Heavenly Flame.' When they had exchanged blows back then, w.a.n.g Chen was aware that the 'Heavenly Flame' of Xiao Yan had a suppressing effect on his Dou Qi. Naturally, he had a deep impression of it.

Xiao Yan's eyes were cold as they swept over w.a.n.g Chen, who was smiling in a savage manner. Immediately, a body hurried over. Lin Yan held a long spear in his hand and appeared beside Xiao Yan with a solemn face. Finally he asked in a deep voice, "Do you want to charge out?"

Xiao Yan slightly shook his head. Given the strength of the two of them, it was likely that their chances of successfully escaping were very low if they forcefully tried to break out.

"Just leave it to me…" Xiao Yan waved his hand and slowly raised his head. He immediately laughed in a cold voice as his hand grabbed his face. An item made of skin fell from it, revealing Xiao Yan's original face. Since he was already unable to hide, there was naturally no need to conceal his face any longer.

"Why? Pavilion chief Fei Tian, are you planning on attacking me again today?"

Fei Tian's face turned dark and cold when he saw Xiao Yan's face, that had been deeply imprinted in his memory. His throat emitted a furious laugh as his body moved. A thunder resounded over the place and his figure suddenly disappeared!

Xiao Yan's expression changed when he saw Fei Tian's body disappear. He sent Lin Yan back with palm as lightning glow flickered on his feet. His body slightly shook.

Xiao Yan's body had just trembled when Fei Tian appeared behind him in a ghost-like manner. His hand-claw, which was covered by lightning, violently penetrated through Xiao Yan's chest. However, it was unfortunate that not the slightest amount of fresh blood appeared.

"Afterimage?"

Fei Tian's hand shook and the afterimage was shattered. He slowly turned around, and his eyes coldly landed Xiao Yan suspended in a spot a few dozen meters above the ground. He coldly laughed, "It has only been a couple of months since I last saw you, but your strength has improved. No wonder you are so arrogant."

"The Wind Lightning Pavilion is only so-so. It specializes in the elders bullying the younger ones and using its numerical advantage to bully others!"

Xiao Yan's gaze was ice-cold as he stared at Fei Tian. A moment later, he suddenly let out a laugh. His eyes were raised as he looked at the expressionless Lei zun-zhe in the VIP seats. He mocked, "If Lei zun-zhe really feels that this little self has a great enmity with the Wind Lightning Pavilion, why don't you act personally? With your Dou Zun's strength, the little me will definitely be unable to survive one exchange from you. Why do you need to make it so troublesome?"

Xiao Yan's words immediately stirred an uproar in the stadium. Quite a number of people wondered if Xiao Yan had knocked his head against something. He dared to provoke Lei zun-zhe at this time? However, some of the smarter individuals let out a quiet praise in their hearts after being stunned. What kind of status did Lei zun-zhe had? A elite Dou Zun, an existence that was like a giant in the Central Plains region. His status had a ma.s.sive gap with Xiao Yan that was difficult to measure. This was the case regardless of whether it was in terms of reputation or ability. After Xiao Yan spoke those words, Lei zun-zhe would not dare to personally attack Xiao Yan today unless he wished to gain the reputation of bullying someone younger just because he was older!

In other words, these words of Xiao Yan had helped sever a truly dangerous roar. With his current strength, other than facing an elite Dou Zun, he would still have the ability to flee even against an expert like Fei Tian.

"This brat is really cunning…"

Jian zun-zhe softly laughed before glancing at Lei zun-zhe by the side, who remained expressionless.

"There is no need to play these tricks in front of this venerable self (Dou Zun). There is no need for this venerable self to act in order to capture you." Lei zun-zhe's gaze stared indifferently at Xiao Yan. There was a little ripple within his voice.

"With an elder like the Northern Pavilion in front acting, there is naturally no need for Lei zun-zhe to act. In any case, these things are something that the Wind Lightning Pavilion commonly does. Moreover, if the Northern Pavilion chief fails, there is still the Western Pavilion chief and Southern Pavilion chief." Xiao Yan laughed.

"Ha ha, brat, there is no need to speak with such th.o.r.n.y words. The western and southern pavilions will not intervene in the matter of the northern pavilion." A large strong-looking man with naked arms laughed out loud in a thunder-like voice from the VIP seat. He was the pavilion chief of the Western Pavilion.

Fei Tian frowned slightly when he heard this laughter. The status between Xiao Yan and him was really too different. Back then, he had no choice but to attack. It was unexpected that Xiao Yan still managed to flee. This had caused him to lose a great face. It was due to this that he was unable to control himself, and had launched an attack the moment he saw Xiao Yan. However, he found it difficult to make a decision on what he should do once he recovered his reasoning. If he were to really act when others did not, he would definitely end up with a reputation of bullying the weak. The Wind Lightning Pavilion was not the Yellow Spring Pavilion. It did not want such a reputation.

However, if he did not attack at this moment, the other experts of the same generation within the Wind Lightning Pavilion would definitely not take the initiative to intervene unless Lei zun-zhe gave the order. Thus, choosing whether to attack or not was a headache to him.

Fei Tian struggled for a moment in his heart before a ruthless expression finally flashed across his face. This Xiao Yan had caused his Wind Lightning Northern Pavilion to lose its reputation. He would definitely not let Xiao Yan off today.

After Fei Tian had made up his mind within his heart, a majestic, frightening strength slowly woke from within his body. Under the traction of this frightening aura, the layers of clouds in the distant sky emitted a rumbling sound. Silver lightning flickered within them as thunder sounded!

Xiao Yan's eyes sank when he saw this. He did not expect this old fellow to be willing to end up with a bad reputation by insisting on attacking him…

"Xiao Yan, run!"

Lin Yan hurriedly cried out from within the arena. Fei Tian's strength was really too frightening. Even though Xiao Yan had advanced to the Dou Zong cla.s.s, the gap between Xiao Yan and him was really too difficult to measure. Xiao Yan basically had no chance of victory if the two battled.

Xiao Yan slightly shook his head. This place was Lightning Mountain, the headquarters of the Wind Lightning Pavilion. It was easier said than done when it came to escaping. Only by taking a risky fight would he have a chance to live. Moreover…

Xiao Yan's eyes lifted up as he looked into the distance. Finally, they paused on the green-robed Feng zun-zhe, who appeared extremely free and easy in the VIP seats. Was this person a trustworthy person like his teacher had mentioned?

Xiao Yan would naturally not announce Yao Lao's name in public. Immediately, he inhaled a deep breath, cupped his hands together, and said in a deep voice, "Feng zun-zhe, this little self wishes for you to see something!"

Feng zun-zhe was startled when he saw Xiao Yan suddenly speak to him. He immediately smiled and said, "Little fellow, this matter is between you and the Wind Lightning Pavilion, and it doesn't seem to be related to my venerable self (Dou Zun)?" Feng zun-zhe was not acquainted with Xiao Yan. Naturally he would not offend the Wind Lighting Pavilion for Xiao Yan after having just met him for the first time. This was the case even if Feng zun-zhe was not afraid of the Wind Lightning Pavilion.

Xiao Yan grinned. He took off the ancient black ring, that Yao Lao had left behind, from his finger. After which, he tossed it to Feng zun-zhe. If he was indeed as Yao Lao had described and was worthy of his complete trust, Feng zun-zhe's subsequent actions should prove something. Of course, if the results were different than what Xiao Yan imagined, Xiao Yan would still settle the future matters by himself.

Feng zun-zhe knit his eyebrows and looked at the dark-black object that flew over. Under a countless number of gazes, Feng zun-zhe grabbed the item with his hand. After which, he slowly opened his hand. An unusually familiar dark-black ring was lying within it.

The faint smile on Feng zun-zhe's face slowly stiffened the moment his eyes saw the black ring. At the same time, it appeared as if the entire stadium had stilled…

At this instant, Feng zun-zhe's body seemed to transform into a statue. His eyes were dull as he stared intently at the ring with a deep spiritual imprint. A frightening storm was whistling and forming above his head…

Although he did not utter a single word, everyone knew that Feng zun-zhe was currently feeling an agitation in his heart he could not hide!

After a short while, Feng zun-zhe's body gradually relaxed in front of a countless number of stunned gazes His hand held the ring tightly as he leaned against his backrest. Both of his eyes were gradually shut and a soft voice carrying a tone that bore no argument was slowly emitted.

"No one is allowed to touch this person!"

Chapter 1025: Accepting the Challenge

The ancient voice softly lingered over the entire Lightning Mountain. There seemed to be a demonic strength within this voice. All the surroundings became completely still when it sounded. The expressions on the faces of a countless number of people froze at this moment. A gentle breeze blew past, carrying a completely comical dullness.

No one knew just what exactly happened at this moment. However, the weight of Feng zun-zhe's words appeared exceptionally clear in this place. It was likely that hardly anyone in this Dou Qi continent dared to doubt the weight of an elite Dou Zun.

At the edge of the arena, Mu Qing Luan was similarly widening her small mouth as she looked to where Feng zun-zhe was sitting. Her heart was filled with shock. She had never seen the free and easy Feng zun-zhe reveal such a decisive emotion despite having trained under him for so many years. She clearly understood what the words that Feng zun-zhe had uttered at this moment meant. If this matter was not resolved properly, they would likely become the enemies of the Wind Lightning Pavilion. Although the Falling Star Pavilion was not afraid of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, the implications of these two large factions going to war would really be a little terrifying…

Despite such a serious consequence, Feng zun-zhe had spoken without hesitation because of something that Xiao Yan had given him!

At this moment, even her little head involuntarily felt a little jealous. She suddenly recalled the words that Xiao Yan had said to her back in the Heaven Eye Mountain Range, "A disciple of an old friend?"

Mu Qing Luan's narrowed eyebrows became vertical, and she felt a little lost. Although Feng zun-zhe had many friends, their relations.h.i.+ps were far from sufficient to reach the point where he did not hesitate to become enemies with the Wind Lightning Pavilion. Just who was this old friend?

Mu Qing Luan was not the only one who had such thoughts. Almost everyone present, with the exception of Xiao Yan, was somewhat lost and shocked…

A quiet atmosphere covered the entire sky. Even the churning clouds in the sky had slowly quietened at this moment…

This atmosphere continued for awhile before Lei zun-zhe on the VIP seats finally recovered slowly. He turned his head and his eyes that contained a flicker of lightning locked onto Feng zun-zhe while demanding in a deep voice, "Feng zun-zhe, what do you mean by this?" It was likely that everyone could hear the little thread of anger contained in Lei zun-zhe's voice.

"Ke ke, Feng zun-zhe, we can discuss this nicely…" Jian zun-zhe was similarly stunned because of this. He had also not expected Feng zun-zhe to step forward. Moreover, he had stood out in a manner where there was no turning back.

Huang Quan zun-zhe's eyes flickered. However, he did not speak. Instead, he was coldly laughing in his heart.

Feng zun-zhe had shut his eyes in front of a countless number of gazes. He finally opened his eyes again. The emotions within were hidden deep inside his heart. Not a single word was spoken. Instead, his sight stared straight into the air where Xiao Yan was standing. His voice was hoa.r.s.e, "You and… he, what is your relations.h.i.+p?"

By being able to let an elite Dou Zun reveal such an emotional fluctuation, anyone could tell that the item Xiao Yan had tossed him earlier possessed an important meaning to him.

Xiao Yan inhaled a deep breath of air as he looked at Feng zun-zhe's old face. All the emotional fluctuation from earlier indicated that Yao Lao's eyesight was very good…

Xiao Yan stood straight in the air. He respectfully bowed and cupped his hands to Feng zun-zhe. His voice carried pride, "Teacher and disciple!"

Feng zun-zhe slightly nodded. His body moved and appeared in front of Xiao Yan. There was kindness in the gaze, which he used to look at Xiao Yan. He softly said, "This is the answer that I want to hear the most. However, you need to provide me with evidence."

Xiao Yan smiled. He extended his hand and pointed to the fire seal on his forehead. After which, a tiny wisp of a dense-white flame swiftly sprang onto the tip of his finger.

"Bone Chilling Flame…"

Feng zun-zhe's eyes were startled when he saw the tiny dense-white flame. He was not unfamiliar with this flame. Back then, if this flame had not been there when he was in a critical state, it was likely that the current Feng zun-zhe would not…

Feng zun-zhe was naturally aware of the transfer of a Heavenly Flame. Moreover, with his eyesight, he could vaguely sense an extremely faint but familiar feeling that extended deep into his soul from the fire seal on Xiao Yan's forehead. Hence, he understood that this 'Bone Chilling Flame' should be something that his old friend had voluntarily stored in Xiao Yan's body rather than something that he had taken through trickery…

Moreover, all of this was strong evidence that could prove the relations.h.i.+p between Xiao Yan and Yao Lao!

Feng Zun Zhe slowly raised his head as he inhaled a breath of air. His voice was hoa.r.s.e as he said, "Old fellow, you have made it difficult for me to find you all these years…"

Xiao Yan was quiet when he heard the little exultation and tiredness within Feng zun-zhe's voice. It seemed that this good friend, whom teacher had spoken of, had continuously searched for traces of him all these years… one had not lived in vain if one had such a good friend. Although teacher had been wrong about Han Feng back then, at the very least, he had chosen the right person as a good friend.

"Feng zun-zhe…"

Feng zun-zhe waved his hand and softly laughed, "You are his disciple. Please don't address me in this manner. The old me is called Feng Xian. I shall not speak of my relations.h.i.+p with him in detail. If you do not mind, you can also consider the old me as your teacher in the future."

With Feng zun-zhe's status in the Central Plains, there was an incredible number of people who wanted to call him teacher. However, he had only accepted Mu Qing Luan as his disciple after all these years. Moreover, this was due to the relations.h.i.+p he had with her clan. It was the first time that he had ever asked someone to call him teacher.

"The disciple of an old friend greets Old Feng." Xiao Yan was also not a foolish person. He naturally understood as hurriedly greeted him in a respectful manner.

Feng zun-zhe heartily laughed and nodded. He said, "Leave the matter today to me."

After saying this, he did not wait for Xiao Yan to say anything more. He turned around for the first time and his gaze was thrown onto the cold face of Lei zun-zhe. With a grin, he said, "Lei zun-zhe, I can give in to you with regards to other matters today. However, the Wind Lightning Pavilion cannot touch Xiao Yan!"

"This is a matter between the Wind Lightning Pavilion and him. If Feng zun-zhe insists on interfering, it will likely affect the relations.h.i.+p between our two pavilions." Lei zun-zhe looked deeply at Feng zun-zhe as he spoke.

"If anything happens to him today, the final result will be a war between the two pavilions." Feng zun-zhe replied. The decisiveness in his voice caused even Xiao Yan to tremble.

Lei zun-zhe frowned. His hand also slowly tightened on the armrest of his chair. He did not expect the free and easy Feng zun-zhe to gain such a stern side with him today. Feng zun-zhe was the one who had been famous for the longest amount of time among the four pavilions. If they were to really discuss the him, his strength should be the greatest among the four Dou Zuns. Even Lei zun-zhe was a little afraid of him. The implication of a war between the two pavilions was far too great. Even with Lei zun-zhe's boldness, he did not dare to say it out loud. Yet…

"Just what relations.h.i.+p does this person have with Feng zun-zhe? Why would Feng zun-zhe protect him with all his ability?" Lei zun-zhe's eyes were clearly dark and solemn. However, these questions of his were something that everyone present wanted to know.

Lei zun-zhe slowly inhaled a breath of air. His deep voice appeared to carry a thread of thunder as it resounded over the sky with a bang, "Feng zun-zhe, Xiao Yan has secretly learned the Three Thousand Lightning Movement of my Wind Lightning Pavilion, and has even obtained the training method to practice the Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body. If this matter is set aside by just one word from you, how will my Wind Lightning Pavilion do anything in the future?"

Feng zun-zhe's expression was like that of a rippleless well. Forget about this. Even if Xiao Yan was an extremely evil person, he would definitely not allow Xiao Yan to suffer any harm today. There was no reason for this other than that he was the disciple of that old fellow…

"Lei zun-zhe's words are too arbitrary. The Three Thousand Lightning Movement is merely something that the little me came across outside of the Central Plains. Its origins are from abroad. How can you say that I secretly learned it? If that is the case, would that not mean that anyone who practices those Dou Skills would all be seeking their own death. The Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body, on the other hand, has been taken back by the northern pavilion chief. I think that he should be aware of this." Xiao Yan spoke in a deep voice.

Fei Tian's face slightly sank. His eyes stared viciously at Xiao Yan. However, he did not dare to randomly attack this time around. Feng zun-zhe was beside Xiao Yan. If he dared to attack, his ending would likely not be good. Fei Tian was still quite afraid of an expert like Feng zun-zhe.

Lei zun-zhe was non-committal to Xiao Yan's words. Currently, the one who was most troublesome to deal with was Feng zun-zhe. If he wanted to protect Xiao Yan, it was likely that the matter today would turn into a stiff one. This was not something he was happy to see. Regardless of who the victor was in a war between two pavilions, they would both suffer great losses. At that time, it would only allow others to benefit from their fight.

Lei zun-zhe's finger gently tapped on his armrest before finally sighing. He faintly said, "This matter is ultimately something that started between Xiao Yan and the Wind Lightning Pavilion. Why don't we do this? On account of Feng zun-zhe's face, this matter will be handed to Fei Tian. Regardless of who is the victor between them, this matter will come to an end. The both of us will not intervene in this matter. What do you say?"

Feng zun-zhe's eyes were lowered when he heard this. He glanced at Fei Tian below before immediately shaking his head and laughing, "There is too large a gap between Fei Tian's and Xiao Yan's seniority. Bullying the weak and the young is not a good reputation."

Lei zun-zhe's face also sank after he was rejected by Feng zun-zhe. He said, "In that case, what does Feng zun-zhe want to do? Do you want my Wind Lightning Pavilion to do nothing and let Xiao Yan off? I will definitely not do such a thing!"

"Ke ke, let's all talk nicely. Why don't we do this. Fei Tian's seniority is indeed much greater than Xiao Yan's. It is not good to get him to fight. Why don't we get someone from the younger generation to do so?" Jian zun-zhe smiled and piped up when he saw that the atmosphere was not quite right.

"Does Jian zun-zhe mean to get Qing Er and Xiao Yan to fight?" Lei zun-zhe narrowed his eyes. However, his gaze turned to Feng Qing Er in the arena.

Jian zun-zhe grinned and nodded. His eyes looked at Feng Qing Er with a deeper meaning and said, "This little girl is also not an ordinary person. There is no need for Lei zun-zhe to conceal anything."

Lei zun-zhe slightly frowned. He mused for a moment before immediately nodding. His eyes looked at Feng zun-zhe as he spoke in a deep voice, "Since Feng zun-zhe thinks that Fei Tian is too senior, I will get Qing Er to fight. If Xiao Yan is defeated, he must promise not to use the Three Thousand Lightning Movement in the future. If Qing Er loses, the grudge between Xiao Yan and the Wind Lightning Pavilion will be settled. What do you say? Of course, the precondition to this exchange is the prohibition of using anyone else's Spiritual Strength!"

Lei zun-zhe glaced at Xiao Yan when he spoke until the end. It was likely that he was also aware that Xiao Yan possessed an exceptionally strong spiritual body on him.

Feng zun-zhe hesitated for a moment when he heard this. He was similarly aware that Feng Qing Er was not an ordinary person. It was likely that even Qing Luan was no match for her among those of the same generation present. However, this situation was the limit the Wind Lightning Pavilion was willing to give in. If this failed, it was likely that there would not be anything left to discuss…

While Feng zun-zhe was hesitating, Feng Qing Er at the edge of the arena gently s.h.i.+fted her feet as she entered the stage. Her pretty eyes turned to Xiao Yan. Her clear cool voice carried a haughtiness as it slowly sounded.

"Wind Lightning Pavilion's Feng Qing Er. Xiao Yan, do you dare accept this challenge?"

Xiao Yan's eyes immediately paused on Feng Qing Er's well-proportioned, voluminous body. He smiled. A haughtiness surged out of his heart. He was naturally aware of the difficult situation Feng zun-zhe was facing. Moreover, he was Yao Lao's disciple no matter how one put it. At the very least, he could not cause his teacher to lose face in front of this old friend.

"I will accept your challenge!"

A loud clear laugh, filled with pride, sounded!