Chapter 169: Xiao Yan Takes Drugs, Dou Technique Clash!

"Crackle, crackle, crackle!"

The battle between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan intensified.

Sharp Winds and scorching flames collided, producing bursts of roaring sounds.

"Ha!"

Xiao Yan gripped the Heavy Black Ruler tightly in both hands, leaping up and using gravity to chop down.

"Too slow."

Nalan Yanran swiftly swung her sword, striking first with sword energy hitting Xiao Yan several meters away, causing him to fly backward, even losing grip of his weapon.

"Nicely done, Yanran."

"Xiao Family's kid, this time you'll have to endure it."

Nalan Jie showed a smug smile. Although he had a close relationship with the Xiao Family, it couldn't compare to his own granddaughter. Therefore, in this three-year agreement, he was one hundred percent looking forward to Nalan Yanran's victory.

"Is the battle about to end?"

"The winner is definitely Senior Yanran!"

"But Xiao Yan lost too quickly, didn't he?"

The onlookers felt unsatisfied with the quick outcome.

Liu Ling and Mu Zhan exchanged a knowing glance, both sensing the seriousness on each other's faces.

Xiao Yan's strength was stronger than they imagined, but in front of Nalan Yanran, he had no ability to fight back. The level difference was too great.

"Hmm? That ruler seems unusual."

On the high platform, Yun Yun's gaze fell on the Heavy Black Ruler heavily slammed on the ground.

"Indeed, that thing is considered a divine weapon. Wearing it daily suppresses the holder's Dou Qi, achieving a good effect for weight-bearing training. Once it's released during battle, the Dou Qi's speed within the body temporarily surges."

Yun Tianming gave a detailed explanation.

As expected, the moment Xiao Yan landed, his footsteps suddenly accelerated, rushing towards Nalan Yanran.

"Wow, so fast!"

Nalan Yanran's heart skipped a beat. The sudden surge in the opponent's speed was comparable to that of a 9-Star Dou Grandmaster. However, she remained undaunted.

"Take this, Octane Blast!!"

Xiao Yan gathered his strength and threw a punch, unleashing eight layers of force that stacked on top of each other, with enough destructive power to penetrate the Dou Qi Armor of a high-level Dou Grandmaster.

Nalan Yanran instinctively summoned her Dou Qi Armor, a deep green wind enveloping her body to form a substantial armor. In terms of solidity, it far surpassed Xiao Yan's somewhat makeshift Dou Qi Armor.

"Ha!"

The terrifying punch wind sent Nalan Yanran flying, eliciting gasps from many present.

On the high platform, Yun Yun remained calm, her face showing no sign of disturbance.

Her disciple wouldn't easily be defeated, would she?

Hai Bo Dong raised an eyebrow, staring at Nalan Yanran. After a moment, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Her energy is rapidly increasing, and there's a faint hint of breaking through the Dou Grandmaster's limits. What a profound way of hiding her true strength. Even I didn't notice it much. Truly worthy of being that guy's junior sister, with quite a few hidden tricks."

"Weightless Body Technique!"

Nalan Yanran, who had been sent flying into the air, floated like a swallow for a moment before effortlessly neutralizing Xiao Yan's Octane Blast's hidden force, landing on the ground unscathed.

Xiao Yan's pupils contracted suddenly, waves of shock surging in his heart: "You even easily neutralized the hidden force of Octane Blast. Have you already broken through to Dou Spirit?"

"A good Dou Technique. Do you have even stronger moves?"

Nalan Yanran's face showed a serious expression. Just from that one strike, she had used seventy percent of her strength to completely neutralize it. The opponent was only a 1-Star Dou Grandmaster, yet so difficult to deal with.

"A Dou Spirit expert!"

"How did Nalan Yanran cultivate to this level?"

Mu Zhan widened his eyes, showing an incredulous expression. They were all disciples of the three major Families in the Imperial Capital. How could there be such a huge difference?

"Such a huge gap!"

Xiao Yan's face turned unpleasant. According to his estimation, Nalan Yanran wouldn't surpass the peak of a Dou Grandmaster even if she tried her best. Never did he expect her to be a Dou Spirit. This 1 Rank difference was not something that could be compared in just a few stars!

At this moment, Yao Chen's regretful voice echoed in his mind: "Xiao Yan, stop here. The opponent is a Dou Spirit, and her cultivation method is not weak. You almost have no chance of winning."

"No! I still have a chance!"

Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and took out a brown-yellow Pill from his Spatial Ring.

"Fourth Grade Pill: Beast Strength Pill. Taking it can provide several times the strength in a short time, but it comes with a risk of berserk."

Yun Tianming immediately noticed the Pill in Xiao Yan's hand.

"Taking drugs? Despicable!"

"Sect Master, what's this?"

The disciples of Misty Cloud Sect immediately began to curse loudly upon seeing this, while the elders looked towards Yun Yun.

"No need to worry. Just a Pill won't make up for the gap," Yun Yun said calmly.

Facing the surrounding curses, Xiao Yan responded confidently, "As everyone knows, I am an Alchemist, and Pills are my weapons. Isn't this reasonable?"

Everyone exchanged glances, speechless at this point.

"This kid is quite clever," Gu He remarked without denying Xiao Yan's point. After all, he himself was an Alchemist and not good at close combat, so taking some medicine was normal.

"I have no objections," Nalan Yanran said without changing her expression.

"Thank you."

Xiao Yan, in front of everyone, swallowed the Beast Strength Pill in his hand. His muscles instantly expanded, even tearing his clothes and revealing the monstrous muscles underneath.

At this moment, Xiao Yan transformed from a skinny boy into a muscular man over two meters tall, his eyes glowing red, giving off a somewhat Magic Beast-like aura.

The swelling strength made Xiao Yan uncomfortable all over. He quickly activated his Dou Qi to neutralize the medicine's effects. Nalan Yanran didn't intervene in this, quietly waiting for him to completely digest the Pill's power.

This action earned nods of approval from many forces present.

"Miss Nalan has extraordinary grace."

After two minutes, Xiao Yan fully integrated the power of the Beast Strength Pill in his body, temporarily boosting his strength to the level of a 6-Star Dou Grandmaster.

"Xiao Yan, the enhancement from the Beast Strength Pill only lasts for five minutes. Finish it quickly!" Yao Chen urged.

"I understand!"

Xiao Yan clenched his teeth, controlling the raging power within him. In a flash, he appeared in front of the Heavy Black Ruler, lifting it with one hand.

The crimson Beast Flame gathered crazily, causing the pitch-black ruler to glow red hot. At the same time, the energy in the world began to grow restless.

"Causing energy fluctuations in the world, is this an Earth Rank Dou Technique!?"

Everyone was shocked.

"Brother Tianming was right, I really shouldn't underestimate you."

Nalan Yanran's expression turned serious as she waved her hand, releasing the tie behind her hair letting it flutter in the wind, and her body was lifted up by the dense Wind Attribute energy.

As Nalan Yanran slowly ascended, the energy around her erupted like boiling water at that moment. Circles of pale green ripples spread continuously from her body.

In terms of energy density, it was not as strong as Xiao Yan's, indicating that Nalan Yanran was currently using only a Black Rank High-level Dou Technique. However, with her Dou Spirit strength, the power was no less than Xiao Yan's.

Under the shocked gaze of the crowd, both of them unleashed their Dou Techniques in a clash.

"Flame Devouring Wave Ruler!"

"Extreme Wind: Dazzling Sunset!"

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