Chapter 165: Fighting the Black and White Dual Devils
"Hey, I heard there's a freshman team in the forest turning the tables on Inner Academy seniors!"
"Huh? No way! Who's that crazy?"
"Haha, who else? Of course, it's the strongest freshman team led by Xiao Yuan!"
"Xiao Yuan's team?"
"Damn, they've got guts! We freshmen have been bullied non-stop these past few days. It's about time someone gave those bastards a taste of their own medicine. Feels good just hearing about it!"
"Haha, let's hurry! Maybe we'll run into Xiao Yuan's group. If we stick with them, we won't need to fear any seniors!"
Rumors flew across the forest like wildfire. News that Xiao Yuan's team had begun hunting senior teams instead of being hunted spread like thunder. Both new and old students were shocked speechless.
It wasn't long before the rumors proved true. Seven senior teams—faces dark with frustration and shame—quietly withdrew from the forest. Even when they crossed paths with freshmen, they didn't attack. They simply left.
Freshmen were confused, but senior teams understood clearly: according to the rules, if a team's Fire Energy dropped below 10, they lost the right to participate in the Hunt and had to leave.
Clearly, these seven teams had been forced out in shame.
Watching them leave, the forest fell into a heavy silence. The skeptical murmurs faded. In their place was a brooding tension—and rising fury.
Never before had seniors been bested by freshmen. Now it was like being slapped in the face.
"You arrogant freshmen… you'll pay for this."
The remaining three senior teams, furious yet cautious, began gathering. If Xiao Yuan's group defeated ten teams solo, their reputations would be in ruins.
Every year, seniors dominated the newcomers. None of them wanted to be part of the year when that tradition was broken. They were determined to crush this upstart team.
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In a leaf-covered clearing, five senior students stood back-to-back in a tight circle, their faces bruised and dirty, eyes glaring with fury at the six freshmen surrounding them.
They hadn't even made it to rendezvous with the Black and White Devil teams before getting ambushed. And worse, the freshman team's coordination was frighteningly good. Even with full resistance, they'd been overpowered and nearly lost the ability to fight.
"Hand over your Fire Energy, and we'll skip the extra beating. Sound fair?"
Xiao Yuan's handsome face wore a frosty smile. The cold air rolling off him made the seniors shiver.
"Screw you! You want it? Take it!"
One senior spat blood and cursed, still defiant.
His long hair and delicate features gave him a slightly feminine appearance, but in front of Xiao Yuan, both his aura and strength were completely suppressed.
BAM!
Xiao Yuan vanished and reappeared with a palm strike, knocking the man out cold and taking his Fire Crystal Card.
"As you wish."
Xiao Yan's team immediately followed, knocking out the other four and taking their cards too.
After dividing the loot, the six of them smiled with satisfaction.
This eighth team had decent strength and plenty of Fire Energy. Now each of them had about 200 points.
"Hehe, this is great! Just looking at all this Fire Energy makes me feel at ease."
Hu Jia beamed, her eyes glued to Xiao Yuan.
Handsome. Powerful. Smart. Even she was feeling tempted—but alas, he clearly wasn't interested in her. What a pity!
Wu Hao didn't say anything, but his smirk gave his feelings away.
It's good to work under strong leaders.
After fighting alongside the Xiao brothers these past few days, he had become a firm believer. He even doubted whether veteran Dou Ling experts could take them in a one-on-one.
As for Xun'er, her graceful combat made it clear she was holding back. Her true strength probably exceeded theirs.
Even Xiao Yu, the weakest, had just broken through to Da Dou Shi in the seventh battle. Her water attribute Dou Qi helped strengthen allies and weaken enemies—her subtle battlefield control impressed everyone.
The Xiao Clan… what a scary little family.
"Third Brother, thanks to you pointing out our coordination flaw earlier, we were able to clean up those last two fights easily. All that's left now is the Black and White Dual Devils."
Xiao Yan nodded with a smile, recalling the earlier battle that nearly turned into a disaster—had Xiao Yuan not stepped in with Heavenly Flame Triple Mystic Transformation, they'd have suffered.
At that time, only the four Xiao clan members had solid teamwork. Hu Jia and Wu Hao lagged behind. But after some practice, they started syncing better. Four well-coordinated members made it easier to integrate the other two.
Xiao Yuan opened his mouth to speak, then his expression turned serious.
"They're here."
Xiao Yan frowned slightly too. He had sensed it.
"They came together. This time, we don't have the numbers advantage."
Xiao Yan's tone was grim.
Xun'er and Xiao Yu frowned. Hu Jia and Wu Hao looked tense.
They had always been the ones with the upper hand. Now the roles were reversed.
—
High above, the two elder observers opened their eyes again and exchanged smiles.
"Hehehe… now things get interesting."
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In the clearing, Xiao Yuan's team stood ready.
Ten figures emerged from the shadows, five dressed in black, five in white. They formed a circle around the six freshmen.
"Tsk, this year's newbies really are something. Taking down eight senior teams already. But that's fine. We'll be taking all that Fire Energy off your hands."
A chuckle sounded. Xiao Yuan turned to see five figures in black battle gear. Their leader radiated a vicious aura.
"I'm Sha Tie. You're facing Black Devil Team."
His sharp-toothed grin had a beastly edge. His eyes locked onto Xiao Yan.
"Good news—your little rebellion's already made waves in the Inner Academy. Xiao Yuan, you've got a name for yourself now. Everyone's waiting to see how you perform when you come out of the forest."
"But as the last obstacle in this Fire Energy Hunt, our job is to shut you down. If you want to leave safely, hand over your cards. No violence necessary. Sound good?"
Sha Tie smirked. Of course, he couldn't guarantee the White Devil Team would be so kind.
"Xiao Yan, these five are yours. Finish quickly and come help me—unless you want to miss the real fight."
Xiao Yuan smiled and turned to his brother.
"Got it, big bro!"
Xiao Yan nodded seriously. He immediately began forming hand signs.
Heavenly Flame Triple Mystic Transformation – First Form: Green Lotus Form!
With the transformation, his aura exploded into the Dou Ling realm. He charged straight at Sha Tie.
"You guys handle the rest. I've got the white ones."
Xiao Yuan turned to reassure the others.
"Be careful," Xiao Yu said, worried.
"I will."
She nodded and charged a Black Devil member. Xun'er followed and gave Xiao Yuan a quick nod—she would watch Xiao Yu's back.
Hu Jia and Wu Hao also moved. Five against five.
Now, only Xiao Yuan remained.
He turned toward the silent White Devil Team.
"You seem confident," said their leader. His icy aura frosted the surrounding grass.
"Of course. Senior, perhaps you'd be willing to gift me your Fire Energy? Consider it a welcome gift for us freshmen?"
Xiao Yuan smiled politely.
"Insolent!"
A member of the White Devils growled in fury.
"Five ice users, huh? What a coincidence—I'm ice too. Shame we're fighting instead of having a friendly chat."
Xiao Yuan smiled faintly, forming a familiar hand seal.
Heavenly Flame Triple Mystic Transformation – First Form: Yin-Yang Form!
A terrifying wave of heat and cold surged from his body, launching him straight into the Dou Ling realm.
"That technique… He's just a Four-Star Da Dou Shi! How did he ascend so quickly?!"
"He has a scorching energy inside him. It's not natural!"
"Scared already? Your captain's a Dou Ling, right? Surely five of you can handle me."
Suddenly, Xiao Yuan's Dou Qi turned both blazing hot and freezing cold—so intense that even Xiao Yan glanced over.
That aura… it's just like Teacher's!
"You'd better attack together. Or you won't get the chance."
Xiao Yuan's voice made all five frown.
Their leader, Luo Hou, surged with Dou Ling-level frost Qi—but it faltered when it met Xiao Yuan's dual-natured Dou Qi.
"Ye Han! Everyone! Attack together! Let's see what this so-called prodigy is made of!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Cold mist billowed around them. The five icy auras merged, pressing down on Xiao Yuan from all sides.
(END CHAPTER)
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