On the huge martial arena, Nalan Yanran slowly opened her eyes and looked at the young man.
"Nalan family, Nalan Yanran!"
She spoke solemnly, responding to the other party.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and did not act too flamboyantly as his teacher said.
He took off the Xuan Heavy Ruler from his back.
"Three-Year Agreement, I have arrived as promised."
"The humiliation you brought to my Xiao family back then, please return it today."
Swish!
The Xuan Heavy Ruler danced and smashed heavily on the ground.
Nalan Yanran slowly drew her sword.
"I don't think I did anything wrong back then. I have the right to choose my own life."
"Perhaps at that time, there were some improper behaviors, but if time turned back, I think I would still do so!"
Nalan Yanran's eyes were firm, raising her long sword and pointing it at the other party.
Xiao Yan smiled gently.
He should have thought long ago that a person's character would not change easily.
"I am the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun."
At this time, a voice came from the high platform.
Yun Yun sat in the Sect Master's seat and spoke to everyone.
"Today is a competition set by my disciple Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan of the Xiao family three years ago, intended to learn from each other and settle the grudges of the past."
"Regardless of the result, please stop at the point."
After a brief opening remark, the scene returned to silence.
"Come on!"
Xiao Yan's whole body shook with Dou Qi.
"Use all your means!"
Nalan Yanran narrowed her eyes.
This Dou Qi... seems a bit wrong?
"Is this that kid from the Xiao family?"
The patriarch of the Mu family said happily, looking at Nalan Jie beside him, whose face was still slightly dark.
Today he specially dragged his body, which had just recovered from a serious illness, to the Misty Cloud Sect to watch the competition between his granddaughter and Xiao Yan.
On the one hand, he wanted to witness his granddaughter's growth, and on the other hand, he also wanted to see the grandson of his life-and-death friend, Xiao Lin.
"Old partner, your vision back then was good. With this Dou Qi, this kid's strength is definitely not weak."
Hearing this, Nalan Jie's face darkened a bit more, pursing his lips without speaking.
Actually, he still felt a bit apologetic about what happened back then.
Nalan Yanran withdrew the marriage privately, but he did not go to the Xiao family to express anything.
There were naturally many reasons. First, Xiao Lin was no longer there, so this friendship was naturally not as strong as before.
Secondly, the Nalan family also cared about face. Apologizing to a declining small family like this, many people in the clan were also unwilling.
So this matter was delayed from the beginning. Later, Nalan Jie was poisoned by Searing Poison and couldn't even protect himself, let alone care about the Xiao family.
Since Old Master Nalan no longer expressed his attitude, others naturally wouldn't apologize.
If Xiao Yan was the rumored trash, maybe it would be more acceptable.
But now the spirit shown by the other party is not like what trash would have at all.
"Xiao Lin, you have a good grandson."
Nalan Jie whispered.
On the martial arena.
The aura of the two erupted, confronting each other.
"Your strength is indeed extraordinary. It seems Teacher's reminder was correct."
Nalan Yanran performed a sword flourish, and the Dou Qi in her body also began to surge.
However, she did not see any movement from Xiao Yan for a long time.
"Aren't you going to make a move?"
Nalan Yanran asked with a frown.
Xiao Yan inserted the Xuan Heavy Ruler into the ground beside him and hooked his finger.
"Just come at me."
Nalan Yanran snorted coldly.
"Watch out!"
Sharp wind attribute Dou Qi flowed with the sword. Nalan Yanran did not use all her strength directly but shot several sword qi accurately, stabbing towards Xiao Yan's body.
Xiao Yan kicked the Xuan Heavy Ruler, and the ruler end flew up, spun in the air, blocked all the sword qi, and then landed steadily in Xiao Yan's hand.
"Courtesy demands reciprocity."
Swish!
A heavy ruler wind flew out and slashed towards Nalan Yanran.
Boom!
Nalan Yanran leaned back and jumped, her body turning into an afterimage, like willow catkins in the wind, light and natural.
"It's the Willow Catkin Movement Technique of the Misty Cloud Sect!"
Movement Dou Skills have always been extremely precious, and this Willow Catkin Movement Technique is at the Xuan Rank level. Needless to say about the difficulty of cultivation, there are no more than a hundred people in the entire Misty Cloud Sect who can master it.
The disciples watching the competition exclaimed one after another. Senior Sister Nalan's Willow Catkin Movement Technique is really practical and pleasing to the eye.
After dodging Xiao Yan's subsequent attack, Nalan Yanran's expression became somewhat solemn.
Although she still hadn't figured out the opponent's cultivation, being able to slash such ruler wind, even if he is not a Dou Grandmaster, he is not far off.
After all, the biggest feature of a Dou Grandmaster is the external release of Dou Qi, which can expand the range of attack.
Nalan Yanran no longer held back. The long sword trembled, and rich wind attribute Dou Qi condensed around her body.
"Wind Spirit Fractal Sword!"
The condensed wind attribute Dou Qi suddenly turned into long swords, showing their sharpness under the sunlight.
"Condensing objects?"
Xiao Yan was slightly surprised.
Dou Qi condensing objects is an ability only possessed by Dou Spirits. Nalan Yanran actually condensed solid sword qi at the Dou Grandmaster stage.
"Got some skills."
The foundation of the Misty Cloud Sect is still commendable.
Between Xuan Rank and Xuan Rank, the difference can sometimes be huge, and the Xuan Rank Dou Skills taught by the Misty Cloud Sect to Nalan Yanran are undoubtedly top-notch.
No wonder she could condense Dou Qi objects at the Dou Grandmaster stage.
Sharp sword qi attacked Xiao Yan from all directions.
Although it was condensed objects, after all, it hadn't reached the Dou Spirit level, so the number of condensed sword qi was limited.
Nalan Yanran raised her sword fingers, manipulating the sword qi to track.
Xiao Yan jumped up and down. Every time the sword qi was about to hit him, he would dodge instantly.
"Damn it, just a little bit!"
Nalan Yanran gritted her silver teeth secretly.
Unfortunately, the condensed Dou Qi just now had almost dissipated, and the sword qi dispersed automatically.
"This Xiao Yan has some skills, actually holding on for so long in Senior Sister Nalan's hands!"
The disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect originally thought this would be a very easy battle.
But up to now, neither side has achieved a staged victory.
Just looking at Nalan Yanran's momentum, it seems to be more aggressive.
"I don't think so. That Xiao Yan has been yielding to Senior Sister Nalan."
"What? How is this possible?"
"Didn't you see? Xiao Yan hasn't really used a single Dou Skill until now."
"Eh? That's true."
"But even so, Senior Sister Nalan can't do anything to him."
Those involved are confused, while bystanders see clearly. In fact, some discerning people have already seen that Xiao Yan is not serious at all.
He has been feeding moves to Nalan Yanran.
But why is he doing this?
"About time, right?"
Xiao Yan stopped, turned slightly sideways, and looked at the exasperated Nalan Yanran.
"You have tried. You can't even touch the hem of my clothes."
Xiao Yan said lightly.
"Xiao Yan, you look down on me!"
Nalan Yanran said angrily.
Xiao Yan tilted his head, and his figure disappeared quickly from the spot, appearing beside Nalan Yanran in the blink of an eye.
"Octane Blast!"
Powerful force penetrated the Dou Qi armor and hit Nalan Yanran hard.
At the critical moment, Xiao Yan withdrew part of the force, turned around dashingly, and returned to the original position.
Nalan Yanran retreated repeatedly, relying on the Willow Catkin Movement Technique to unload Xiao Yan's force.
Just when she managed to stand firm, crisp cracking sounds came from the Dou Qi armor on her body.
Crack, crack!
The armor inherent to a Dou Grandmaster was completely shattered at this moment.
Nalan Yanran trembled slightly, looking at Xiao Yan in disbelief.
"You, what exactly are you..."
Xiao Yan smiled faintly.
"Continue, use all your means."
"I will make you lose convincingly."
Nalan Yanran clenched her fists, finally understanding the meaning of what her teacher said yesterday.
[If you lose, what will you do?]
Nalan Yanran shook her head.
"How can you be so strong?"
"I am unwilling!"
Buzz!
Cyan sword energy soared into the sky. Nalan Yanran's long hair scattered, and a huge magic circle emerged behind her.
On the stand, the disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect had their hearts in their throats.
Finally, finally coming?
Senior Sister Nalan's ultimate move.
If this move is used, there should be hope for victory, right?
Even if the opponent's strength is also powerful.
"Wind Extreme!"
Vast power surged towards Nalan Yanran.
Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows slightly.
He seemed to have seen this move...
Back in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, that Misty Cloud Sect Master Yun Yun also used a similar move.
"Is this the trump card the Misty Cloud Sect taught you?"
He reached out his hand, a terrifying suction erupted, and the Xuan Heavy Ruler flew up from a distance and landed steadily in his palm.
Xiao Yan wiped the uneven ruler body, a trace of heat flashing in his eyes.
A wisp of invisible fire burned from his body.
He slapped heavily on the Xuan Heavy Ruler, and the flame spread along his palm to the ruler body.
"This, this is!"
Everyone on the stand was shocked instantly.
They had all watched the Alchemist Conference before and remembered the Heavenly Flame displayed by the champion Yan Xiao vividly.
"How does this Xiao Yan know Yan Xiao's move..."
Someone stopped halfway through speaking.
"Xiao Yan, Yan Xiao... Good grief."
In mid-air, Nalan Yanran was stunned.
"Xiao Yan is Yan Xiao?"
Complex emotions surged in her heart, and the sword in Nalan Yanran's hand suddenly began to tremble.
The heart is messy, so the sword is naturally messy.
"How could you be him, how could you be him..."
Nalan Yanran looked bitter.
Yun Yun saw this scene and sighed deeply in her heart.
Going to lose.
"Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler!"
Xiao Yan slashed out a ruler glow, the power unknown how many times stronger than back then.
Nalan Yanran stabbed out [Wind Extreme: Sunset Shine] with a trembling sword body. This inheritance Dou Skill of the Misty Cloud Sect was created by Ancestor Yun Potian and was extremely powerful.
Unfortunately, under Xiao Yan's Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler, its light was completely covered.
Nalan Yanran smiled self-mockingly, slowly closed her eyes, ready to meet death.
The "trump card" she displayed was really weak compared to Xiao Yan.
"Teacher, forgive me. I don't want to embarrass the Misty Cloud Sect."
If dying under his ruler like this, it can be considered a good thing.
Nalan Yanran thought inexplicably in her heart.
Love but cannot get, it turns out to be this feeling.
Xiao Yan, you appeared with an image that fascinated me.
And when I was full of admiration for you, you defeated me completely with your true identity.
Is this your revenge?
Really ruthless.
A tear rolled down from the corner of Nalan Yanran's eye.
The flame evaporated it instantly.
"Yanran!"
"Yanran!"
On the stand, many people stood up, looking in panic at the girl about to be submerged in the wave of fire in mid-air.
Nalan Jie struggled to support himself on the armrest of the chair. He wanted to save his granddaughter, but in his current state, he couldn't make it in time.
At the critical moment.
Purple Cloud Wings spread behind Xiao Yan, and he stepped fiercely.
Nalan Yanran opened her eyes and found herself being held in Xiao Yan's hand.
Fortunately, under the influence of Sunset Shine, the speed of the ruler glow slowed down a lot, otherwise, Xiao Yan wouldn't have made it in time.
But even if he didn't make it, several experts present would have taken action.
Xiao Yan let go and dropped Nalan Yanran.
"What, don't want to lose to me so much? Even seeking death."
Nalan Yanran suddenly felt a burst of fear in her heart.
What happened to her just now?
Why did she have that crazy thought?
Did she take the teachings her teacher said yesterday as deaf ears?
"I'm sorry."
Nalan Yanran murmured.
Seeing Nalan Yanran's will to die come fast and go fast, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't want this Three-Year Agreement to be too bloody.
"Alright, don't look so sad. I'm not interested in you."
Xiao Yan reached out and sucked the marriage contract in Nalan Yanran's arms into his palm.
"You also know that this kind of paper promise has always been unconvincing."
The Fallen Heart Flame began to burn this ancient contract.
Under the scorching of the Heavenly Flame, the contract quickly turned into ashes and scattered in the air.
"You and I are both free."
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On the stand, Han Feng and Yao Chen smiled gently.
The Three-Year Agreement is a very important node for Xiao Yan.
For them, isn't it also an opportunity to understand each other more deeply?
"Little Junior Brother performed very well today."
Han Feng laughed.
Yao Chen nodded.
Indeed, today's Xiao Yan showed him growth and progress in various aspects.
Xiao Zhan looked at the reconciliation of the two below and stroked his beard with gratification.
This time, it really saved face!
Not only defeated Nalan Yanran but also saved her when she was in crisis.
This magnanimity is what truly makes Xiao Zhan proud.
If it were just a simple defeat, the feeling might not be as strong as now.
However, just when everyone in the Xiao family was excited, an inappropriate voice sounded.
"Xiao Yan, I want to challenge you!"
Liu Ling stood up, a black gas flashing in his eyes.
Seeing his beloved woman injured, he felt more and more unbalanced in his heart.
Why can a trash of the past surpass me now!
When he learned that Xiao Yan was Yan Xiao, this imbalance rose to the extreme.
Yun Yun said displeasedly: "Liu Ling, now is not the time for you to issue a challenge."
First Elder Yun Leng suggested aloud: "With such a grand scene today and so many guests, it should be fine to fight another round, right?"
Liu Ling's talent is not as strong as Nalan Yanran, but he is a few years older than her, so his strength is also Dou Grandmaster.
Facing Xiao Yan who had experienced a battle, maybe there is a chance of winning.
Yun Yun frowned and looked at Yun Leng. This First Elder actually openly opposed her.
Usually it's fine, but today he is still making trouble!
Xiao Yan glanced at Yun Leng, then turned and walked towards the outside.
"Sorry, I'm not interested."