Chapter 452: Xiao Yan Showing Off on Thunder Mountain!
The chaos in the arena wasn't limited to Xiao Yan fierce battles erupted across every corner of the battlefield. Aside from Ziyan, Mu Qingluan, and Feng Qing'er, the disciples from the Four Pavilions were all engaged in combat. After all, aside from those three, the remaining participants weren't vastly different in strength, and many were confident in their abilities.
Another crucial reason for these fights was that defeating a Four Pavilion disciple, even if one failed to qualify in the end, would guarantee recognition. There was a 99% chance of receiving an invitation to join one of the Four Pavilions. After all, the Four Pavilions had their pride only their own people should advance, even if someone was a dark horse. Of course, now there was also Cai Lin Pavilion!
Within just ten minutes, more than a dozen participants were seriously injured and forced to withdraw. Staying any longer would mean risking their lives, and compared to joining a Pavilion, survival was the top priority.
Xiao Yan was genuinely surprised by the level of hostility directed toward him. He had expected a grand event like this to use a one on one elimination format, but instead, it was a chaotic free for all… If he had kept his strength hidden, this format would have been beneficial to him. But now, it was clear that the rules were designed to put him at a disadvantage.
Even the strongest warrior could not fight against sheer numbers. Xiao Yan had always considered himself lucky, but this time, he was completely out of luck! Being surrounded by more than a dozen Dou Kings, the outcome was obvious this was going to be brutal…
Ziyan, Mu Qingluan, and Feng Qing'er had already secured three of the eight qualifying spots, leaving the rest to fight for the remaining five. The competition was fierce, and even with Xiao Yan's strength, it was becoming overwhelming.
With a flick of his wrist, the Heavy Xuan Ruler appeared in his hand, swinging down like a bomb, blasting away those who dared to approach. Anyone who made contact with Xiao Yan ended up with at least minor injuries, but he also took his fair share of hits.
However, the uniqueness of his Yin Yang Dual Flames lay in their combination of destruction and healing. Not only did the flames explode with lethal power, but they also had the miraculous ability to heal wounds. In this chaotic battlefield, Xiao Yan was like an unstoppable warrior, weaving through the Dou Kings. Within moments, three of his attackers were severely injured and forced to withdraw.
The battlefield remained chaotic, but it was like a sieve participants were being eliminated one by one. The number of remaining competitors dwindled rapidly, and those who had initially surrounded Xiao Yan began to reconsider. Fear of his Heavenly Flames led them to pick easier targets instead.
Some even turned on each other while trying to attack Xiao Yan. After all, this was an individual competition, not a team event. As much as they wanted to take him down, they also knew that the best way to survive was to thin out the competition.
Every Dou King here had experienced countless battles to reach this level. Even if they were geniuses, they had honed their survival instincts through combat. To make it to the next round, they would use any strategy necessary.
Xiao Yan now understood the purpose of this selection process. The tournament itself was inherently unfair but that was precisely how the Dou Qi Continent operated. As long as one was strong enough, it didn't matter how many enemies stood in the way; they could be crushed on the path to the peak!
But even though he understood, he still found himself in trouble he was now surrounded by five Dou Kings.
Most of the other Dou Kings had already been eliminated, and the remaining Four Pavilion disciples had been mercilessly ganged up on and defeated. The only ones left were the group led by Huang Huang of Earth Spirit Gate.
Their luck had been incredible. Though they weren't the strongest, their group had stuck together. While Earth Spirit Gate wasn't powerful, their talent for forming alliances was unmatched. Aside from Falling Star Pavilion, the other three Pavilions had ties to them.
As a result, no one had bothered to target them, and other competitors, seeing this ten man team, chose not to provoke them either. Now, including Huang Huang, five of them remained.
If Xiao Yan were eliminated, all five of them would advance. But if he managed to defeat even one of them, he would qualify instead.
However, these five, including Huang Huang, weren't mere three star or five star Dou Kings. Their strengths were all at the seven or eight star Dou King level, and Huang Huang himself had even reached nine star Dou King!
Among the younger generation, he was considered a top tier talent. If Wu Tian hadn't brought those three women, the final battle of the tournament would have likely been between Xiao Yan and Huang Huang.
Unfortunately for him, his opponent was Xiao Yan!
Xiao Yan swung his Heavy Xuan Ruler and shouted, "Six Harmonious Flowing Ruler!"
This was a Dou Technique he had developed himself, and its power was evident at a glance. His strikes created a defensive zone, isolating the five Dou Kings. In an instant, his ruler struck one of them, sending him flying out of the battlefield.
With that, the selection round officially ended, and the final eight participants were confirmed.
However, Huang Huang was not willing to accept defeat. He immediately insulted Xiao Yan and demanded a one on one battle.
Wu Tian simply watched as a spectator, while the other Pavilion Masters discussed briefly and agreed to the fight.
Venerable Yellow Spring and Venerable Sword both had someone backing Huang Huang. They had put him in the lead precisely so he could serve as a scapegoat. Thus, both Venerables approved the battle, while the host, Wind Lightning Pavilion, naturally followed suit.
As for Venerable Feng, he, like Wu Tian, remained indifferent. If they wanted to fight, so be it!
He was quite interested in Xiao Yan he wanted to see just how capable this young man really was!
As soon as Venerable Lei announced the start of the battle, Xiao Yan and Huang Huang clashed.
Xiao Yan immediately unleashed his peak Dou King strength. With a single strike of Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler, he instantly crushed Huang Huang!
This was a Heaven tier Dou Technique, and Xiao Yan had even infused it with his two types of Heavenly Flames. Even if Huang Huang had been a Dou Ancestor, he might not have survived. But as a Dou King, his attempt to show off ended in complete failure he was obliterated in one move, making Xiao Yan's power stand out even more.
Venerable Feng, who had been calmly observing from his seat, couldn't help but narrow his eyes when he saw Xiao Yan execute Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler!
The other three Venerables Venerable Lei, Venerable Yellow Spring, and Venerable Sword instantly darkened.
There was an unspoken rule: when dealing with someone's subordinates, you had to show some restraint.
Earth Spirit Gate was essentially their lackey, and none of them had interfered. Yet today, a mere boy had dared to kill their "dog" in front of everyone.
This was a slap to their faces!
Venerable Lei's eyes narrowed as he was about to speak, but before he could, an old man descended onto Thunder Mountain.
This elder bore a striking resemblance to the late Huang Huang, and his aura was terrifying he was as powerful as Fei Tian had been, a seven star Dou Ancestor!
"You dare kill my son? I will have your life!"
His powerful aura locked onto Xiao Yan, causing the young man's heart to tighten in fear. He had no chance of resisting!
With no other options, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, turned toward Venerable Feng, and cupped his fists.
"Venerable Feng, this junior would like to show you something!"
Yao Chen: Damn… This kid really has a self destructive streak. Every time, he rushes in like this!!! Sigh…
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