Xiao Yan originally intended to turn around and warn the other party, fearing that they might expose his whereabouts.
But upon hearing Old Yao say not to worry, he dispelled that thought.
At the forefront, Fan Ling was still unaware that he was being followed by two people.
After leaving Black Mark City and walking a distance out of the First Stage, Fan Ling suddenly changed direction and ran westward.
"Teacher, what about them?"
Just as he was about to take action, Xiao Yan saw Fan Ling move again, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"Let's follow and see."
Yao Chen was also unsure, but with strength to rely on, he wasn't worried about anything.
After running for a while, a depressed plain terrain appeared ahead.
"Stop quickly!"
Old Yao's urgent voice suddenly sounded.
Xiao Yan hurriedly stopped and concealed his figure before asking, "Teacher?"
"There's an extremely powerful aura ahead, stronger than Yuan Yi, the leader of Eight Gates. It's sinister and icy, just like Fan Ling's, possibly the Blood Sect Sect Master!"
The situation was obviously serious, and Yao Chen's speech speed increased significantly.
His tense attitude also made Xiao Yan feel a slight unease.
"Teacher, there's still someone behind us."
Suddenly, Xiao Yan remembered something and couldn't help but feel worried.
If the other party exposed their whereabouts, he might also be implicated.
"Him? Don't worry, he didn't follow."
Yao Chen paused slightly, seemingly sensing it before giving the reply.
"Could he have also noticed?"
At the words, Xiao Yan felt incredulous. How could the other party know, especially since he had been reminded by his teacher?
"Perhaps they saw us stop."
Old Yao said, then changed the subject, shifting his attention to the front.
The master and disciple briefly discussed and concluded that the Blood Sect intended to forcefully seize other people's auction items.
"It's people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion! If the Blood Sect really succeeds, do we have a chance to obtain the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill?"
Seeing the newcomers, Xiao Yan's face lit up.
He had heard from his teacher about the uses of the pill and knew that it had the potential to quickly elevate a Dou Ancestor to a Dou Venerate.
"Don't rejoice too soon. If the Blood Sect Sect Master is around, then we can only plan for the long term. This is the Black-Corner Region, and I can't easily lend you my strength."
Old Yao spoke slowly.
His words were like a bucket of cold water poured down.
Xiao Yan became much calmer, recalling the black storm he encountered when he first arrived in the Black-Corner Region, where people from the Hall of Souls were hidden.
"Teacher's power is a double-edged sword, to be used sparingly whenever possible!"
In the distance, the sounds of battle intensified.
Leading the Heavenly Snake Mansion this time was a female elder, whose strength was far inferior to that of Blood Sect's Sect Master, Fan Lao, who was, after all, a Dou Emperor, a considerable difference.
After several clashes, the female elder found herself at a disadvantage, and the Seventh Grade Pill she bid for was snatched away by Fan Lao.
"Ling'er, take it and withdraw first. The Blood Sect guards will escort you back to Twilight City. Our sect will intercept them here."
Throwing the box to Fan Ling, Fan Lao issued the command.
Fan Ling caught it without hesitation, waved his hand, and led dozens of guards away from the battlefield, heading south.
"Let's go too!"
Yao Chen ordered, and Xiao Yan quietly got up, rushing towards Fan Ling's direction.
Along the way, he glanced at something not far away.
"A figure in a black robe is also chasing after Fan Ling. Although the face and figure are both obscured by the robe, Xiao Yan can still sense the presence of the other person.
Seemingly aware of his gaze, Xiao Yan sees the figure glance in his direction.
"Don't mind him, your target is Fan Ling."
Old Yao has to remind once again, "In any case, you must obtain that map fragment."
"I won't let anyone take it away, even if they are Academy students. If anyone tries to snatch the map fragment from me, I won't show mercy."
Xiao Yan replied.
He was telling Yao Chen that he has been very clear-headed and not distracted.
Seeming reassured, Yao Chen remained silent.
After leaving the First Stage distance, Fan Ling and the person from the Black Skeleton's Tomb clashed and a battle ensued.
"The map fragment, the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill, and the Earth Rank Dou Technique, Three Thousand Lightning Movements..."
Upon witnessing this scene, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned.
Was his luck too good?
Boom!
After several intense battles, the person from the Black Skeleton's Tomb directly self-destructed, successfully injuring some members of the Blood Sect.
Fan Ling's face was covered in bloodstains, his clothes torn, and he had also gotten some bloodstains on him, looking somewhat disheveled.
"Haha, the Three Thousand Lightning Movements is also in my hands. In this auction, our Blood Sect is the real winner!"
Fan Ling held the scroll in his hand, his excitement evident.
"Take action, don't delay too long. The people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion won't be able to stop Fan Lao for too long."
Yao Chen said.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slightly, lowered his body, and prepared to charge out.
Whoosh!
At that moment, a strong gust of wind blew in.
Xiao Yan paused.
In the distance, Fan Ling also felt the strong wind, regained his senses, and looked towards a certain direction.
"Is it you? You actually dare to show your face. If it weren't for Han Feng protecting you, you would have died in Black Mark City yesterday!"
Seeing Lin Xiu emerge, Fan Ling had no clue why he suddenly appeared.
"Teacher, it seems he does intend to steal something, but, does he really have the strength?"
Xiao Yan, seeing Lin Xiu appear voluntarily, couldn't help but feel a hint of doubt.
"I'm afraid it will be dif..."
Before Yao Chen could finish saying the word "difficult", he noticed a pair of azure-colored wings spreading out behind Lin Xiu, and his voice suddenly got stuck in his throat.
"Dou Qi Wings?! You're not a Dou Spirit? Who exactly are you? How can Jia Nan Academy have such a strong student?"
Fan Ling's face suddenly changed, taking a few steps back, then turned to run towards Fan Lao's direction.
"Can you escape, Young Sect Master?"
Lin Xiu's wings flapped behind him, propelling him forward, quickly arriving beside Fan Ling.
Seeing Lin Xiu, Fan Ling's entire body erupted with blood-red Dou Qi, his palm glowing red like jade as he thrust it toward Lin Xiu.
Smack!
Lin Xiu countered with a backhand, shattering Fan Ling's attack and sending him flying, crashing heavily to the ground.
Elders and guards rushed over to the scene.
Raising his right hand, Lin Xiu covered his arm in lightning, shooting out a bolt of electricity that vanished into the void.
People looked up to see flashes of lightning forming into a web above them.
"Myriad Thunder Invocation!"
Lin Xiu clenched his fist, smashing his arm forward.
Instantly, countless bolts of lightning, accompanied by thunderous roars, descended abruptly.
All the guards were entangled by electric serpents, convulsing as their bodies rapidly turned charred black, lying on the ground with wisps of black smoke rising from them.
"Earth Rank Dou Technique!"
Seeing this scene, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned. He had practiced and Earth Rank Dou Technique, the Flame Devouring Wave Ruler.
Therefore, he knew what would happen when the Earth Rank Dou Technique was unleashed.
"Such a young Dou King? Did I misjudge?" Yao Chen murmured, his voice filled with astonishment. He hadn't expected the other party to succeed.
However, the other party effortlessly dealt with those from the Blood Sect.
"Xiao Yan, snap out of it and go seize it!"
Seeing Lin Xiu take Fan Ling's Spatial Ring, Yao Chen hurriedly reminded.
Just as Xiao Yan was about to act, a force surged into his body.
It was his teacher's power!
"Don't let him take the map fragment. Entrust your body to me, let me deal with him!" Yao Chen said in a deep voice.
The impact of the Earth Rank Dou Technique was too significant. He was worried that the situation here would attract attention from Fan Lao's side and didn't want to waste too much time.
Xiao Yan didn't resist.
A dense white flame surged out from the ring, forming into a large net, enveloping Lin Xiu.
"Teacher's eruption is enough to contend with a Dou Emperor. Dealing with him should be no problem."
Just as this thought crossed Xiao Yan's mind, he witnessed a shocking scene.
He saw the young man forming hand seals, pointing forward, and suddenly, the Chilling Bone Flame controlled by Yao Chen went out of control, shattering and dispersing like snowflakes.
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