Chapter 263 - 263: Yin-Yang Domain
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At this critical moment, two clusters of flames—one black and one white—emerged around Xiao Yan. The flames flowed endlessly like rivers and circulated incessantly like yin-yang fish.
Heavenly Flame Dou Technique—Yin-Yang Dual Extremes!
A resonant hum echoed as black and white flames intertwined around Xiao Yan, swirling continuously like a yin-yang taiji pattern.
Suddenly, the black and white twin flames around him transformed. With a soft buzz, the flames leaped like carp over the Dragon Gate, turning into two coiling black and white dragons.
When Xun Er saw the yin-yang twin fish transform into black and white dragons, she immediately recognized the kind of Heavenly Flame it was.
"The Yin-Yang Twin Flame! This is one of the three kinds of Heavenly Flames possessed by Xiao Xuan, the last Clan Head of the Xiao Clan!"
While it was not impossible for the same kind of Heavenly Flame to exist elsewhere on the Dou Qi Continent, the chance of two mature Heavenly Flames appearing in the same era was exceedingly rare.
After all, the conditions for the birth of a Heavenly Flame were incredibly stringent. Take the Green Lotus Core Flame, for instance—it required not only a suitable environment but also a thousand years of undisturbed time for a single flame to form.
Therefore, it was more plausible that this was the inherited Heavenly Flame left behind by Xiao Xuan, as factions like the Gu Clan, Burning Flame Valley, and the Pill Tower had Heavenly Flames passed down through generations.
Ling Ying's expression grew grave as he muttered to himself, "Young Master Xiao Yan possesses two kinds of Heavenly Flames? But generally, alchemists can only control one kind!"
Of course, there were exceptions to everything. Ling Ying knew that in the Yan Clan, there was a strong figure who also possessed two kinds of Heavenly Flames and forcibly merged them with his immense strength, creating a power that could rival the 4th-ranked Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame.
But that person was a Dou Saint! Whereas Xiao Yan was just a Dou King!
"Petty tricks!" Ling Quan's face twisted with malice as he gripped his black halberd and dove down. In that instant, his Dou Emperor aura erupted wildly as it pressed down like a world-destroying flood.
Xiao Yan advanced instead of retreating. His Dou Qi wings flapped, propelling him skyward to confront Ling Quan head-on!
With a buzz, the black dragon formed from the Death Flame coiled around the Heavy Xuan Ruler in Xiao Yan's hand as he collided once again with Ling Quan's black halberd. A thunderous boom resounded as both were shaken apart. However, it was clear that Ling Quan's strength was greater, as he only stepped back half a pace.
"Hahaha! You're ultimately just from a fallen lower realm clan!" A trace of ferocious killing intent flashed in Ling Quan's eyes. He aimed his black halberd at Xiao Yan's body and violently stabbed downward.
He had naturally noticed the intimate interactions between Xiao Yan and Xun Er earlier. The jealousy in his heart had completely erupted.
Facing this strike imbued with Dou Emperor power, a sharp light flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. Astonishingly, he did not dodge in the slightest. Leaving himself wide open, willing to exchange injury for injury, he swept the Heavy Xuan Ruler fiercely in a horizontal arc, making no attempt to defend.
Ling Quan grinned wickedly as he saw Xiao Yan's vulnerable stance and the heavy ruler aiming for his own head. "Fool! A Dou Emperor can harness the energy of the world."
In an instant, Ling Quan circulated his Dou Qi, and the energy of the world coalesced to form a Dou Qi shield at his side. Although it wasn't as strong as a Di Class defensive-type Dou Technique, it possessed power comparable to a Low Xuan Class one.
Puff! Thud!
Two sounds rang out simultaneously. Although Xiao Yan had slightly twisted his body, relying on his Spiritual Strength to avoid a fatal wound, the black halberd still pierced his side, with a large chunk of flesh even hanging from it.
Meanwhile, his Heavy Xuan Ruler was blocked by the Dou Qi shield.
"Hand over the key, and I can spare your life!" Ling Quan said smugly, completely oblivious to the absence of despair in Xiao Yan's eyes.
ROAR!! The Death Flame on the Heavy Xuan Ruler erupted. Endless Death Flames transformed into a sea of fire, attempting to engulf Ling Quan.
Ling Quan withdrew his halberd to defend upon seeing the Heavenly Flame surge toward him. The black halberd in his hand spun rapidly, releasing a Dou Qi shield. The high-speed spinning halberd turned into a whirlwind that prevented the Death Flame from approaching.
Just as Ling Quan felt triumphant, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his hands. Looking down, he saw that his hands were rapidly withering, resembling those of an elderly man. His life force was draining at an alarming rate!
"How can this be!" Ling Quan's expression changed dramatically. Instantly, he executed his movement technique, traversing several hundred meters to distance himself.
After Ling Quan retreated, the Death Flame transformed back into a black dragon coiling around Xiao Yan, while the white Life Flame enveloped his wound. Miraculously, his injuries had completely healed, as if they had never existed!
"That Death Flame can seize life force to heal injuries. The cycle of yin and yang is endless. What a bizarre Heavenly Flame! Or rather, it's precisely because it's a Heavenly Flame that it's so marvelous." Ling Ying's eyes narrowed. Observing the two flame dragons coiling around Xiao Yan, he quickly deduced the effect of his Dou Technique.
It was equivalent to Xiao Yan having a Yin-Yang Domain around him. The more severe his injuries, the more life force the Death Flame could seize to restore him.
This kind of unimaginable power was the true might of Heavenly Flames.
There was a reason why Xiao Xuan chose the 21st-ranked Yin-Yang Twin Flame as his Heavenly Flame back then.
Xiao Yan's eyes sharpened, and he instantly expanded the Yin-Yang Domain. With the fiery wings behind him, he directly chased after Ling Quan.
The Heavy Xuan Ruler transformed into yin and yang with a downward slash, carrying black and white flames as it crashed into Ling Quan.
"Get lost! Black Wind Sweep!" Ling Quan did not dodge. Instead, he let out a long roar. The black halberd in his hand emitted a dark glow as it swept horizontally with immense force. A black hurricane surged forth like a natural disaster.
Ling Quan's attack was chilling to behold. Only a Dou Emperor from a Dou God Clan could unleash such a Dou Technique. Such a strike could instantly annihilate a small city or shatter mountains. It was a truly terrifying offensive-type Dou Technique.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The yin-yang flames collided with the black hurricane with unstoppable momentum. The sound of their clash echoed across the sky above the Inner Academy. The terrifying shockwaves spread outward; even without witnessing it firsthand, one could sense the destructive power.
Countless flames were swept away amidst the continuous thunderous sounds. The terrifying black hurricane enveloped Xiao Yan. However, in the next second, lightning and fire flashed. To Ling Quan's horror, Xiao Yan appeared above him as if he had traversed space.
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"You!"
Ling Quan was utterly stunned. How did Xiao Yan appear above him? Spatial traversal was a power only Dou Ancestors or even Dou Venerates could wield!
ROAR!!! The Ancient Dragon Roar was unleashed. A terrifying sonic-type Dou Technique shook Ling Quan's internal organs, and the dragon might suppress his soul.
Ling Quan was not from the Hun Clan; his Spiritual Strength was considerably weaker relative to his cultivation. This was his first encounter with a Dou Technique that directly attacked the soul.
Even though he knew Xiao Yan possessed such a sonic-type Dou Technique, he was still caught off guard.
Ling Quan clutched his head in agony. He felt as if it would split open. The Death Flame, transformed into a black dragon, seized this opportunity to bite him from behind, frantically absorbing his life force!
Even when battling Zi Yan, Xiao Yan had refrained from unleashing the Death Flame because it was a killing move designed to absorb life force.
The Death Flame kills, leaving no bones behind!
Ling Quan's skin visibly shriveled. At this moment, Xiao Yan tightly gripped the Heavy Xuan Ruler with both hands, which was enveloped by the blood-red Ten Thousand Beast Flame.
'Flame Splitting Tsunami!'
An incomparably icy killing intent flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes as he roared internally. The energy of the world surged wildly as a hundred-meter-wide crimson flame beam slashed downward.
A thunderous explosion resounded as countless flames erupted. The scene was magnificent and shocking, like a massive volcanic eruption.
BOOM!
Ling Quan took Xiao Yan's Flame Splitting Tsunami head-on. His entire body was blasted away by the flames and crashed heavily into the ground like a falling star, creating a huge crater.
He crawled out of the crater amidst billowing smoke and dust. At this moment, he looked extremely battered; the black armor on his body had completely shattered and fallen off. If not for its high quality, his condition would have been far worse.
Grinding his teeth, Ling Quan's face twisted with rage. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh.
His appearance had aged; much of his life force had been drained by Xiao Yan. That bizarre Death Flame had caused him to suffer a huge loss.
Undeniably, under the effects of multiple Heavenly Flames, he was no match for Xiao Yan!
"Well done, Xiao Yan! Keep it up!"
"Amazing! Is this Xiao Yan's true strength?"
"He's so strong! That guy in black armor is a Dou Emperor, yet he can't defeat Xiao Yan?"
Ling Quan heard the surrounding Inner Academy students comment that he couldn't best Xiao Yan. One could imagine his inner rage at this moment. He was so furious that he wished he could cut Xiao Yan into a thousand pieces.
Zi Yan, however, wore a worried expression because she knew that Xiao Yan's Secret Technique couldn't last much longer, especially since he was now pushing his limits while the opponent still seemed capable of fighting.
Xiao Yan's eyes gleamed sharply. He frantically channeled his Dou Qi to stimulate the Heavenly Flames, which erupted instantly. The Ten Thousand Beast Flame transformed into a sea of fire behind him. The Heavenly Flame Dou Technique 'Beast Spirit Descent' was activated, and a massive Eight-Winged Flame Demon Tiger materialized.
At this moment, under the urging of Xiao Yan's Spiritual Strength, the Eight-Winged Flame Demon Tiger opened its jaws and unleashed a torrent of blazing flames. It was a blazing beam of intense heat that poured down.
With the strength of a Dou King and Xiao Yan's half-step Tier 7 soul, using this move again meant its power was definitely not at the same level as before. The Demon Flame incinerated everything in their path!
Even before making contact, the trees on the ground began to spontaneously combust. The terrifying Demon Flame was unstoppable. Even a Dou King could be burned to death instantly.
Although the Demon Flame was still some distance from the Inner Academy, everyone there felt as if they were burning. The temperature throughout the Inner Academy suddenly rose by several degrees.
"Too terrifying!" Even Lin Xiuya and other Dou Kings shuddered, their faces pale. "This guy Xiao Yan has truly mastered the use of Heavenly Flames!"
Ling Quan watched the Demon Flame in the sky resembling a falling sun. A twisted smile appeared on his face, and with a buzzing sound, a pattern manifested on his forehead!
The moment the pattern appeared, Xun Er's expression changed dramatically. She coldly shouted, "Ling Quan! The Xiao Clan is an ally of our clan!"
But Ling Quan's mind was clouded by rage and actually ignored Xun Er's reprimand. All he wanted now was to kill Xiao Yan!
"This is the gap between you and me!" The Dou God Bloodline erupted, and the Clan Mark manifested!
An aura that made people involuntarily want to bow in worship emanated. Though the pressure wasn't overwhelming, it reminded everyone of what a Dou God represented and why the Dou God Clans valued the Dou God Bloodline so highly!