Before the blow could land, a long leg engulfed in intertwined black-and-white flames, azure wind-attribute battle qi roaring, slammed into the man's chest.
High-level Yellow-rank battle technique—
Wind Eagle Kick!
A violent storm of wind and flame erupted.
In an instant, the middle-aged man was torn apart and incinerated, vanishing without a trace.
The figure landed lightly.
Xiao Jian stood where the man had been, clad in an immaculate white robe, his expression icy and murderous.
"You dared to injure my second brother."
"If even a fragment of your corpse remains today, I, Xiao Jian, will change my surname to yours!"
As his voice fell, the two Qi Palaces within him erupted, battle qi flooding into his Azure Wood Qi Palace. His aura surged violently, his cultivation rising from a one-star Great Dou Master to four-star in an instant.
Xiao Jian lifted his head, eyes locked onto the five-star Great Dou Master not far away, his killing intent undisguised as he roared.
—
"Xiao Jian?"
Across the plaza, Xiao Ding froze—then uncontrollable joy burst across his face.
"This kid… he's back already!"
He clapped his hands together, laughter ringing out.
"It seems our Desert Iron Mercenary Group isn't finished just yet."
Suppressing his excitement, Xiao Ding turned to the mercenaries behind him, smiling.
Back then, Xiao Jian had slain Rob while still at the Dou Shi level. Now, judging from his aura, he had already stepped into the Great Dou Master realm.
No one knew how he had achieved such progress—but it was unquestionably good news.
Relief washed over the crowd as they stared at the white-robed figure standing proudly in the arena, anticipation blazing in their eyes.
—
"Who are you?"
The five-star Great Dou Master felt the terrifying pressure emanating from Xiao Jian. His eyes narrowed as he spoke grimly.
"Who I am doesn't matter," Xiao Jian replied coldly.
"What matters is that you're from the Mo family."
"Don't worry. Your family head will be waiting for you below soon enough."
With that, Xiao Jian vanished.
Reappearing beside the man in an instant, he ignored the Mo family members' horrified expressions and calmly threw a punch—aimed straight at annihilation.
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Azure Wind Whirlwind Fist!
Although it was only a low-level Xuan-rank Dou Technique, the power of the whirlwind fused with Strange Fire was comparable to certain mid-level Xuan-rank techniques. The terrifying heat instantly turned the previously cool night scorching hot.
After throwing the punch, Xiao Jian didn't even glance at the outcome. With a single thought, he drew a spear he had picked up earlier from his storage ring and thrust it forward like a shadow.
Xiao Jian had already mastered the Six Harmonies Spear Technique. With the advantage of striking first, his opponent had no chance to dodge effectively!
The relentless spear force completely enveloped the man. Those brief three seconds felt like an eternity, sweat pouring down his body.
"Hah!"
Xiao Jian suddenly roared. A soundless, charging lion rapidly condensed at the spear tip, surging forward along with the thrust.
Roar of the Mad Lion!
With Xiao Jian's current strength, unleashing three Xuan-rank battle techniques in succession was nothing short of overwhelming.
In an instant, the five-star Great Dou Master was blasted away, blood spraying from his mouth.
Only then did the others who had accompanied him react, hurriedly rushing forward to help him retreat.
"Trying to leave?"
Xiao Jian cast the spear—now cracked from the strain of his Dou Qi—aside, then swiftly formed hand seals.
Four Directions Wind Wall!
This mid-level Xuan-rank Dou Technique was designed specifically for trapping enemies. Before parting, Yun Yun had worried about Xiao Jian and handed him every Dou Technique she carried that might prove useful.
It was an enormous gain.
Nearly all of the Yunlan Sect's advanced Dou Techniques were now in Xiao Jian's possession.
Whether he admitted it or not, he was already half a member of the Yunlan Sect.
After all, he had learned their techniques thoroughly while pretending otherwise—truly taking advantage while playing innocent.
Unfortunately, this would make dealing with Yun Shan far more troublesome in the future.
Given his relationship with Yun Yun, and his past ties with Nalan Yanran, opposing Yun Shan would almost feel like betraying one's master and ancestors.
Far too filial indeed.
As for the people before him…
Xiao Jian wouldn't say they were doomed—but it was the truth.
"Hoo!"
Staring at the Mo family members trapped within the wind wall, Xiao Jian opened his mouth and spat out Yin-Yang Flames. Pushing both palms forward, the black-and-white flames surged out and fused directly with the wind wall.
Immediately after, his hand seals shifted.
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