As Always (10,000 words)
"Zi Yan, are you going to fight?" Xiao Yan turned his head to look at Zi Yan, and asked with a smile.
Zi Yan rolled her eyes at Xiao Yan speechlessly, and said, "I don't want to. What's so fun about this childish game? You should let that North Pavilion Master come instead."
Hearing Zi Yan mention him by name, a sinister look flashed in Fei Tian's eyes. He, the dignified North Pavilion Master, was actually looked down upon by such a little girl?! He was an Eight Star Dou Zong, while Zi Yan was only a Three Star Dou Zong, yet she disregarded him so much! "Hmph." Fei Tian immediately snorted coldly.
Xiao Yan smiled and looked at Fei Tian, saying, "North Pavilion Master, cultivation level doesn't represent everything."
Tang Ying narrowed his eyes. Xiao Yan used his own words to retort Fei Tian, which also slapped him in the face, as if saying: Who can't fight above their level?
Thunder Venerable slowly stood up, taking a deep look at the young-looking Heavenly Flame Venerable beside Xiao Yan. For them Dou Zuns, the only ones who could truly make them pay attention were Dou Zuns.
"Now that everyone is here, today is the good day for my Wind and Thunder Pavilion to host the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly. Thank you all for coming to Thunder Mountain to support my Wind and Thunder Pavilion. However, I believe everyone knows the rules of my Wind and Thunder Pavilion. I hope that during the assembly, nothing will happen to disturb it." Thunder Venerable's faint voice, like thunder, resounded throughout Thunder Mountain, and his voice contained some Thunder Might. Some of the weaker ones almost involuntarily trembled slightly.
Thunder Venerable's words were full of a domineering meaning, just like thunder, fierce and allowing no rebuttal. Although these words might not be pleasing to the ear, under his terrifying strength, no one in the audience dared to object. The terrifying deterrent force of a Dou Zun powerhouse was truly extraordinary.
Taking a deep look at Xiao Yan, and seeing that there was no objection from the Flame Alliance, Thunder Venerable nodded slightly, and with a wave of his palm, a crisp chime echoed again.
"This year's Four Directions Pavilion Assembly, including the four disciples of the Four Directions Pavilion, has a total of fifty-four participants. The rules are still the same, starting with a melee until only eight people are left in the field. Now, all participants, please enter the arena." When the chime sounded, Thunder Venerable's voice also rang out again, even specifically including the two from the Flame Alliance.
After all, the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly was originally supposed to have a selection competition, but the two from the Flame Alliance had both reached the Dou Zong level, so the selection competition was no longer meaningful.
As soon as Thunder Venerable's voice fell, a burst of wind-breaking sounds echoed over the square, and then young figures flashed into the arena, finally scattering around the square, all guarding against each other.
The appearance of these people immediately made the assembly become heated, these people were all young geniuses from various families or sects in Central State.
However, the strongest of these people was only an Eight Star Dou Huang, and none of them had reached the Dou Zong level.
The fact was also true, it was easy to find a twenty-year-old Dou Huang, but difficult to find a thirty-year-old Dou Zong. Geniuses were also divided into strong and weak, but after reaching the Dou Huang level, the gap in talent began to widen, not to mention breaking through to Dou Zong.
Deafening cheers surged on the top of the mountain like a landslide, and then rushed straight into the sky, even the distant cloud layer was disturbed by it.
And what surprised Xiao Yan a little was that Lin Yan, whom he had met in the Inner Academy of Canaan Academy, was also among these fifty people, and waved to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan estimated that Lin Yan had also had some adventures in recent years, and had now entered the Dou Huang level, although only a low-level Dou Huang, but this speed of improvement was already not slow.
"Go, don't disgrace the swordplay of Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion." Sword Venerable said softly.
Tang Ying nodded, and then floated into the arena.
"I heard that you fought with that Nalan Yanran before?" Yellow Springs Venerable asked.
Hearing this, Wang Chen sneered and said, "If that Xiao Yan hadn't appeared, that Nalan Yanran wouldn't have lasted three moves. Even if she has reached the Dou Zong level now, she will only be defeated by me."
Wang Chen sneered, he was also very dissatisfied with Xiao Yan's arrogant attitude, and then, with his master's nod, he also flew into the arena.
Wind Venerable instead glanced at Xiao Yan, he didn't know why he always felt a familiar feeling on Xiao Yan's body.
"Master, I'll be back soon." Mu Qingluan just said softly, learning Wind Venerable's calmness.
"Well, go and try, don't care too much about winning or losing." Wind Venerable waved his hand gently and said.
As the participants entered the arena, Mu Qingluan, Tang Ying, and Wang Chen on the seats also moved, lightly falling into the square. As soon as these three entered the arena, a circle around them was immediately cleared. Everyone present knew the strength of these three, so naturally they would not automatically offer themselves up.
At this time, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the Nethersea Flood Dragon's head, looked at Nalan Yanran lightly and said, "Don't be knocked off the stage in the first round."
Nalan Yanran ignored this guy Xiao Yan, turned her head away, and entered the arena holding the Yun Slaughter Black Sword. She also wanted to know how far she was from these geniuses in Central State when her cultivation level was the same.
"Young Master Xiao Yan, please wait for Qing Lin for a while." Qing Lin bowed slightly and smiled at Xiao Yan.
Originally, with Qing Lin's personality, she didn't like doing this kind of public appearance, but since Xiao Yan said so, then Qing Lin would naturally take the victory of this assembly.
"Well, remember to show mercy, don't kill anyone." Xiao Yan had no doubt about Qing Lin's strength.
In terms of combat power and potential alone, Zi Yan would be somewhat struggling against the strange Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils and the countless snake slaves, even with the power of the Void Ancient Dragon.
It was just that Qing Lin had always been indifferent and didn't like to take action, otherwise the Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils would have resounded throughout the outer reaches of Central State.
Seeing Qing Lin's appearance, even Thunder Venerable couldn't help but look solemn. The former Azure-Eyed Serpent Saint possessed the Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils.
At this time, the South Pavilion Master Thunder Granny next to him said in a low voice, "Venerable, I think we can tell the Nine Serene Earthly Underworld Serpent Race in the Beast Domain about the appearance of the Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils. I believe they wouldn't want the Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils to become powerful."
Hearing this, a strange color flashed in Thunder Venerable's eyes, and he nodded with a smile.
The Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils could control the Serpent Clan, how could this powerful ability not make the Nine Serene Earthly Underworld Serpent Race, the overlord of the Serpent Clan, vigilant?
Screech! Just after Qing Lin entered the arena, a clear crane cry suddenly sounded in the sky, and then a seven-colored giant crane flapped its wings from a place on the top of the mountain. A beautiful figure tapped the back of the giant crane with her toes, and a moving figure lightly swept down, then landed gently in the square without making any sound.
Looking at it, it was naturally Feng Qing'er, that noble temperament was unmatched.
Feng Qing'er's appearance immediately ignited the atmosphere outside the arena. Everyone knew that if the Flame Alliance wasn't considered, this woman had the highest chance of winning this year's Four Directions Pavilion Assembly.
Even though Tang Ying and the other two were only newly entered Dou Zong, the aura Feng Qing'er exuded was that of a peak One-Star Dou Zong! "This girl indeed has the capital to be arrogant. Her cultivation speed isn't slow," Xiao Yan thought, looking at Feng Qing'er. He had briefly fought her before, and only a few months had passed, yet she had reached the peak of One-Star Dou Zong, not far from Two-Star.
"This person..." At this moment, Zi Yan frowned, looking at Feng Qing'er.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yan asked.
"I don't know, I just feel something's strange. There's a treasure on her that's shielding her, I can't see through her true form. I just feel weird, can't explain it," Zi Yan shook her head.
Xiao Yan could also tell that Feng Qing'er was a Magical Beast, but he couldn't discern what kind, as it was being shielded.
Sensing Xiao Yan's gaze, Feng Qing'er also looked towards Xiao Yan on the Nethersea Flood Dragon. Their eyes met, and the air instantly crackled with tension.
It was well known that Xiao Yan had secretly learned the Three Thousand Lightning Movement.
This melee was said to be a free-for-all to select eight people, but in reality, it was only to select two. Whether it was the four disciples of the Four Directions Pavilion, or Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin, they had all reached the Dou Zong level. Who would dare to challenge them?
So, six of the top eight spots were already locked in.
The audience found the melee exciting, with each contestant displaying their unique abilities, and a dazzling array of Dou Techniques and movement skills. But for someone of Xiao Yan's strength, it was rather boring.
Xiao Yan simply took out some ancient books on Medicinal Herbs and began to read, increasing his knowledge in that area.
Soon, the so-called melee selected the top eight. Besides the Four Directions Pavilion and the Flame Alliance, there were also geniuses from two family forces, all with the strength of Eight-Star Dou Huang. Lin Yan, who had impulsively come to participate in the assembly, was naturally defeated and eliminated.
No one found this result strange, because everyone understood that even the two selected were just cannon fodder. The real highlight was the Four Directions Pavilion and the Flame Alliance, or more precisely, the Flame Alliance and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion!
"The remaining eight do not need to draw lots. Choose your opponents yourselves. If you are challenged by multiple people, the challenged can choose their challenger," Thunder Venerable waved his hand. This assembly didn't need a runner-up or third place, it only needed to select the strongest.
Originally, the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly was held by the Four Directions Pavilion to see the difference in strength between their disciples.
"This is going to be interesting. Who do you think the two from the Flame Alliance will choose?"
"Hard to say. Nalan Yanran is very strong, but her opponents are those four after all. As for the blue-haired girl... I haven't heard much about her."
"I know about her. I heard that the blue-haired girl was once the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and is said to possess the legendary Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils!"
"Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils!!"
In an instant, the news of Qing Lin possessing the Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils spread, causing a heated discussion.
However, a scene that no one expected shocked the audience once again.
Clang! A sword rang out, and the people in the arena revealed a hint of surprise, including Tang Ying and Wang Chen, because they both thought they would be chosen.
At this moment, Feng Qing'er's beautiful eyes stared ahead, and the corners of her lips slowly curved into a subtle arc, faintly revealing a hint of coldness and arrogance. There weren't many people in this world who dared to point a sword at her.
Even Qing Lin was a little surprised. Nalan Yanran was actually challenging Feng Qing'er???
"Interesting, I thought that girl would challenge Tang Ying or Wang Chen," Sword Venerable smiled slightly. It would be normal for Nalan Yanran to challenge Tang Ying, who also used a sword, or to challenge Wang Chen, whom she had fought before, but challenging Feng Qing'er was a bit strange.
Because everyone thought that Qing Lin would challenge Feng Qing'er!
Nalan Yanran herself didn't know why, but she felt that she had to challenge her! But!!! Something unexpected happened again!!!
"Xiao Yan, do you dare to come down and fight!" Feng Qing'er looked up at Xiao Yan, her voice carrying Dou Qi and spreading throughout the entire East Pavilion!
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In an instant, the entire audience was stunned. Even Mu Qingluan and the others were shocked. Xiao Yan hadn't even stepped down from the stage! And Xiao Yan was a Three-Star Dou Zong, yet she wanted to challenge him!
Immediately, the three Venerables revealed expressions of amusement. They didn't expect the conflict between the Flame Alliance and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion to escalate so quickly! Nalan Yanran of the Flame Alliance first challenged Feng Qing'er, but Feng Qing'er not only didn't accept the challenge, but also took the initiative to challenge Xiao Yan, who hadn't stepped down! Feng Qing'er sneered, completely ignoring Nalan Yanran, and looked at Xiao Yan, saying, "You stole my Wind and Thunder Pavilion's Three Thousand Lightning Movement. Today, I will take back the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's movement skill!"
At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Yan, who was sitting cross-legged on the Nethersea Flood Dragon. Everyone quieted down, wanting to know what Xiao Yan would do, how he would respond! After all, Xiao Yan had indeed stolen the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's Three Thousand Lightning Movement, and this time the Flame Alliance had even dared to swagger into Thunder Mountain. Everyone had originally thought that the conflict between the Flame Alliance and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion would occur after the assembly, and might even erupt into a Dou Zun battle.
What they didn't expect was that the assembly hadn't even ended, and the tension was already so high!
"Hey, this little girl actually wants to challenge you. I feel like it's not that simple," Hai Bo Dong looked at Xiao Yan with interest. He felt that Feng Qing'er wasn't just after the Three Thousand Lightning Movement!
With a snap, Xiao Yan closed the ancient book, and his dark eyes slowly looked at Feng Qing'er, carefully examining her.
Feng Qing'er indeed had a noble temperament, a shapely and voluptuous figure, and a pair of purple pupils that exuded nobility. Her hair was tied up like the wings of a phoenix.
Of course, compared to Xun Er, Feng Qing'er was like the difference between a pheasant and a phoenix, there was no comparison at all.
"Wonderful, she can even choose her opponent," Heavenly Flame Venerable couldn't help but laugh.
He knew Xiao Yan's strength. If Xiao Yan really unleashed his full power and went crazy, ordinary Dou Zun might suffer a great loss in his hands, and might even fall if they weren't careful.
Xiao Yan didn't go down to the arena simply because he felt it was unnecessary. He had already guessed that at the end of the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion would definitely make things difficult regarding the Three Thousand Lightning Movement. When that time came, Xiao Yan would have to ask Thunder Venerable for 'compensation'.
Xiao Yan slowly stood up, looking down at Feng Qing'er, then glanced strangely at Nalan Yanran. How many years had it been since someone dared to challenge him head-on? It seemed there were only two.
Back then, Nalan Yanran seemed to have said something similar.
Of course, Magical Beasts had a different way of calculating age.
"Accepting the challenge is no problem, but this Three Thousand Lightning Movement was bought with my hard-earned money, and I painstakingly cultivated it. If I lose, my meridians will be crippled, and I won't be able to use the Three Thousand Lightning Movement. So, if you lose, what do I get?" Xiao Yan looked at Feng Qing'er. If he won, he should get something, right?
"Hmph, this Three Thousand Lightning Movement was originally the property of my Wind and Thunder Pavilion," Fei Tian said with a cold snort upon hearing Xiao Yan's words.
Xiao Yan spread his hands and said, "I don't care about your Wind and Thunder Pavilion. It's not like I stole it. Who's to blame if you didn't manage it well and it was stolen by someone else?"
Xiao Yan waved his hand, too lazy to argue with the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, and looked at Feng Qing'er, saying, "How about this? I've heard that the Three Thousand Lightning Movement is the precursor to the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's treasure, the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body. If I lose, you can say whatever you want. If I win, I want the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body."
As soon as Xiao Yan said this, even Thunder Venerable's eyes turned gloomy. The Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body was an absolute secret. The reason the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was so obsessed with the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, preventing it from being stolen and learned, was because of the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body.
Seeing Thunder Venerable's gloomy expression, Xiao Yan spread his hands with a helpless look and said, "If that's not possible, then there's nothing I can do. I'm standing right here. If your Wind and Thunder Pavilion wants to start a full-scale war, my Flame Alliance will accept it!"
At this moment, on a small hillside in the Wind and Thunder Mountain Range, Little Fairy Doctor was calmly reading some low-level Alchemist technique books. As soon as Xiao Yan's voice fell, she slowly closed the books, her beautiful eyes calmly looking towards Thunder Mountain in the distance.
If the Wind and Thunder Pavilion didn't act with decorum, she would help Thunder Venerable maintain it.
For a time, the entire Thunder Mountain became deathly silent. Even the other three Venerables looked at each other in dismay. With the Flame Alliance's size, if a full-scale war really broke out with the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, the impact would be too great. The entire Northern Region would be thrown into chaos, like a world war! A Dou Zun battle was bound to erupt!
"Alright!" Feng Qing'er agreed without even blinking.
This 'alright' left Xiao Yan somewhat speechless. Was he being underestimated again?! Did she really think he had risen through the ranks with Pills?
Although it was undeniable that Xiao Yan had used Pills to improve his cultivation, he had been very careful every time he improved, and with the Burning诀, his Dou Qi was unbelievably pure.
What's more, Xiao Yan's cultivation was higher than Feng Qing'er's! Of course, Feng Qing'er didn't know any of this.
Xiao Yan shrugged. Since the other party wanted to give him the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body, what could he do but accept it?
Xiao Yan stepped into the void and instantly arrived on the field.
Seeing Xiao Yan appear, Feng Qing'er used Soul Transmission to say, "Xiao Yan, if you lose, you don't have to cripple your meridians. As long as you are willing to pledge allegiance to my race and become my race's Alchemist, I can even give you the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body."
Xiao Yan was stunned and looked at Feng Qing'er in surprise. Good heavens, this girl had taken a fancy to his Pill Refining skills.
Xun Er, who was far away in the Gu Clan, could hear this calculation; it was so loud! "Alas, it's been ten years since I've been underestimated." Xiao Yan glanced at Nalan Yanran, a mischievous thought suddenly rising in his mind. He slowly extended a finger and said, "One move. If you can withstand one move from me, you win."
Xiao Yan's words shocked the entire audience. Even the four Venerables were dumbfounded.
Are you out of your mind?! One move! Nalan Yanran, who was on the side, was stunned at first, then her face turned red, and her gritted teeth made her look somewhat cute. She couldn't wait to rush up and chop Xiao Yan into pieces.
Was this joke never going to end?!
You better think you can defeat the enemy in one move, instead of trying to mock me! At this moment, five types of Strange Flames appeared in Xiao Yan's body through Soul Collection, slowly transforming into the forms of five types of Beast Spirits!!
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