Chapter 456: Xiao Yan Disgusts Yao Chen, The Final Battle Begins
As the Venerables resumed their seats, the tournament regained its order.
However, the entire mountain was now enveloped in an oppressive atmosphere. Everyone could feel it this tournament was no longer just a battle between the younger generation of the Four Pavilions.
Now, including Cai Lin Pavilion, the real battle was the silent confrontation among the Venerables.
Some people had already begun to slip away quietly.
As much as they enjoyed the spectacle, survival came first.
Thunder Mountain was on the verge of catastrophe. If they stayed any longer and the Venerables clashed, not even the mountain itself would remain let alone them.
Thus, some Dou Kings had already started sneaking down the stairs, fleeing as fast as they could.
Those who left were like sparks igniting a wildfire.
Within moments, dozens more spectators followed suit, realizing the danger.
Even some of the tournament's participants had given up on their rewards, choosing to escape rather than risk their lives.
At the foot of Thunder Mountain, flight restrictions were no longer enforced there was no time to care about such things.
All of Wind Lightning Pavilion's disciples had begun preparing for a full scale battle.
Wu Tian and the others, of course, were well aware of the situation, but his expression remained completely relaxed.
He was more interested in watching how Ziyan would take down her opponents!
Meanwhile, on the stage, Xiao Yan had become a complete joke.
He was now an abandoned dog neither wanted by his master nor cared for by anyone else.
Once the undisputed dark horse of the Four Pavilion Grand Tournament, he was now nothing more than a pathetic clown.
No one knew why Venerable Yao found him so repulsive, but the sheer disdain of a Dou Venerate was enough to make anyone detestable.
A peak Dou King at his age should have been extraordinary, yet he was utterly despised.
Xiao Yan's face was grim, but after so many years of hardship, he had grown numb to despair.
So what if his master had abandoned him?
Big deal.
He would just find another master.
With so many Venerables present, surely one would take him in. If he could become a Dou Ancestor under their guidance, he would rise again!
With renewed determination, he set his sights on winning the tournament.
So what if his opponent was a Dou Ancestor?
Yao Chen had always told him he was capable.
With his two Heavenly Flames, if he couldn't defeat a Dou Ancestor, he would truly be trash!
His unwavering resolve caught Venerable Feng's attention.
He found this kid shameless, but at the same time, he had to admit his composure was admirable.
"You old bastard, this boy has decent talent. Why did you ?"
Venerable Feng was cut off as Yao Chen's face darkened, and he sighed.
"His talent? Of course, it's good. But before, he was nothing but a weakling. If not for my guidance, would he be this strong now?"
"Xiao Yan was just a small time genius in the Northwestern region, in a tiny city of the Jia Ma Empire, where the strongest person was only a Great Fighter. That's nothing."
"Uh…"
"No matter how talented he was, I never would have chosen him. But he wore my ring, and I had no choice but to absorb his Dou Qi to restore my soul."
"So this brat actually did you a favor?"
"Heh… you could say that. But I've long repaid him. Old Feng, you don't know how shameless this kid is. When he was just a few years old, he "
Yao Chen suddenly burst into laughter.
"He ran around touching girls… and got beaten up so badly he fell into a latrine!"
"He even tried to grope his cousin's thigh only to get kicked!"
"And the worst part? He kept trying to mess with his little cousin, Xiao Mei! That little girl was smart she kept sweet talking him but never let him touch her!"
"When he failed with them, he turned to the other girls in Wu Tan City. He was basically the town's biggest menace. If I hadn't drained his Dou Qi, he would have become a complete scoundrel!"
Although Yao Chen exaggerated slightly, everything he said was true.
Back in Wu Tan City, Xiao Yan had indeed been that kind of person.
If anything, Yao Chen saw himself as a hero he had drained Xiao Yan's power for the sake of justice!
At least, that's how he framed it.
Venerable Feng knew his old friend well enough.
A suave womanizer like him had certainly benefited from all this.
"Such a person shouldn't have been your disciple. But how did he obtain his Heavenly Flames?"
"Ah… now that's something. This brat has incredible luck with fire. Every time we went somewhere, there was news of a Heavenly Flame."
"Really? That lucky?"
"Absolutely. I've already helped him find four Heavenly Flames!"
"Four? But he only has two!"
"…I can't say more."
Venerable Feng's eyes narrowed, then suddenly widened in realization.
He finally understood why Yao Chen called Xiao Yan a 'piggy bank.'
Because that 'piggy bank' belonged to Wu Tian!
Damn… this brat's life is too good. He's being raised like livestock… and my old buddy Yao Chen has become the farmer!
But if Yao Chen regained his body, his strength would surpass his past self.
Maybe…
He could even take that final step!
That thought made Venerable Feng tremble with excitement.
He had waited so many years perhaps the time had finally come!
"The tournament continues. An eight person free for all. The last one standing will be the champion!"
The moment the announcement was made, the entire arena froze.
An eight person free for all?
Now this was interesting.
No one objected except Xiao Yan.
But his opinion didn't matter.
The decision was in the hands of the Venerables. He was nothing.
The instant the fight began, all eight contestants lunged into battle.
Ziyan, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally took action.
Her small fists swung out, sending an opponent flying straight off Thunder Mountain!
That's right.
Not just out of the ring out of the entire mountain!
Whether he lived or died was unknown, but if he survived, he would surely thank Ziyan.
The moment she made her move, the entire arena fell silent.
Except for Mu Qingluan and Feng Qing'er.
They already knew how strong Ziyan was.
Just the pressure she exuded was enough to suppress them.
They weren't even on the same level how could they possibly fight her?
But giving up was not an option.
Mu Qingluan and Feng Qing'er attacked simultaneously, sending two other opponents flying out of the arena with ease.
After all, they were Dou Ancestors.
That left only Xiao Yan… and the last remaining contestant, who had barely made it into the top eight.
Unfortunately, he was no match for Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames were not something anyone could withstand, especially his Yin Yang Dual Flames.
A perfect balance of offense and defense.
As Xiao Yan gazed at the three remaining women, a thought crossed his mind.
If only all three of them were my lovers…
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