Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 228 This battle, victory is assured!
"The last one is Gu Xun'er."

The voice of the ancient clan elder echoed in the square.

All eyes turned to Xiao Xun'er as she slowly walked out, her cheeks still bearing traces of wet tears, yet her unique and elegant demeanor remained undeniable.

She walked to the testing compass in the center of the square and gently pressed her fair palm on it.

Almost the instant the palm touched the compass, ten dazzling points of light suddenly lit up on the surface of the compass!
"Buzz, buzz, buzz—!"

Immediately afterwards, a seven-colored ray of light, far more dazzling than that of Gu Qingyang before, shot into the sky, dyeing the entire square with a dreamlike color!
"Gu Xun'er, divine bloodline, bestowed with seven-colored clan markings!"

The ancient clan elder gazed at the dazzling light, a smile of satisfaction appearing on his face, but at the same time, a hint of regret flashed in his eyes.

On the high platform, Gu Dao looked down at Gu Xun'er with a cold expression and said, "Miss, you are indeed worthy of the clan leader's bloodline, but your temperament is lacking and needs to be tempered."

Gu Yuan shook his head: "Perhaps sending her to the Xiao family back then was a mistake at all."

At that time, I hoped she would have a peaceful childhood and that she could find the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade of the Xiao family, but I never expected it to turn out like this.

After the Heavenly Tomb is completed, I will send her to the forbidden area for seclusion to reflect on her mistakes, hoping she can come to her senses.

"The clan chief is absolutely right."

Gu Dao nodded in response, "Jade must be carved to become a useful object. Miss is still young. As she gains more experience in the future, she will understand your good intentions."

With the completion of Gu Xun'er's bloodline testing and clan emblem inscription, this grand coming-of-age ceremony of the ancient clan finally came to a close.

But the crowd in the square showed no intention of leaving. Instead, they all held their breath and stared intently at the scene.

Everyone knew that the real show was just beginning!
Xiao Yan battles the four prodigies of the ancient clans!

Gu Dao stared intently at Xiao Yan, showing no kindness whatsoever to this descendant of the Xiao clan who had repeatedly challenged the dignity of the ancient clan.

He said coldly, "Xiao Yan, have you thought this through?"

If they were to forfeit now, they could at least preserve some dignity for themselves and the Xiao clan.

"No need."

Xiao Yan's voice was calm. He raised his hand and put the Human Emperor Banner into his storage ring, then gripped the Xuan Heavy Ruler and walked step by step toward the center of the white jade plaza.

As he stepped down, a powerful aura slowly rose from his body!

He must win this battle for his father, for his teacher, and for everyone in the Xiao family!

"You're going to humiliate yourself, and I'll grant your wish."

Gu Dao's expression was icy: "Gu Qingyang, Gu Hua, Gu Xing, Gu Yao, enter the arena."

As soon as the words were spoken, four figures clad in heavy black iron armor stepped into the arena.

"Click."

The armor clashed with a dull metallic sound, and the powerful battle aura around the four men subtly circulated, forming an invisible aura that made the air in the entire White Jade Square stagnate.

The oppressive aura emanating from the imperial clan's powerful figures made the onlookers' hearts tighten involuntarily.

"Brother Xiao Yan, will you win...?"

Xiao Xun'er stood in a corner of the square, her expression worried, her brows furrowed with lingering anxiety.

She knew better than anyone how immense the improvement in the clan mark was. Even if Xiao Yan were to face an ancient demon with the purple-gold clan mark alone, he would still be at risk of defeat, let alone having to deal with four people at the same time.

"It's about to begin!"

Among the crowd, the Sword Master's eyes shone brightly as he stared intently at the situation on the field, muttering repeatedly, "This trip was worthwhile, truly worthwhile..."

In the center of the arena, Gu Qingyang looked at Xiao Yan first, his tone tinged with regret: "Xiao Yan, to be honest, I admire you."

The Xiao clan's Dou Di bloodline has been abandoned for a thousand years and has long lost its former glory. You are truly amazing to have cultivated to this level through your own efforts.

If we weren't on different footings, I would be willing to be your friend.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned; today, you have no chance of winning.

"No need, I don't want any friends from the ancient tribes."

Xiao Yan gripped the Xuan Heavy Ruler tightly; its dark body gleamed with a cold, hard luster in the sunlight. His voice was completely calm: "Furthermore, I will win this battle!" Gu Qingyang remained noncommittal.

Even though he admired and respected Xiao Yan to some extent, he was standing here representing the face and dignity of the ancient clan. For the sake of the clan, he could not hold back.

Gu Dao stood on the high platform, his voice icy: "Xiao Yan, I'm giving you one last chance. Forfeit or compete?"

Xiao Yan looked up at the high platform, a cold smile curving his lips: "If you're afraid that I'll defeat the four of them and cause the Ancient Clan to lose face, you can simply declare me the loser. Why bother asking?"

"Since you are so stubborn, you can't blame me."

He suddenly raised his arm, and his voice, like thunder, resounded throughout the entire square: "The contest begins!"

"boom--!"

No sooner had Gu Dao finished speaking than a deafening roar suddenly resounded across the White Jade Square!

Almost simultaneously, Gu Qingyang and the other three activated their fighting spirit, unleashing four powerful fist shadows with earth-shattering force, crashing down on Xiao Yan like four mountains!

Xiao Yan's pupils contracted as he held the Xuan Heavy Ruler horizontally in front of him, its dark body instantly enveloped by powerful fiery battle qi!
"clang--!"

The moment the fist collided with the ruler, a piercing metallic vibration resounded throughout the arena, and violent energy ripples spread in all directions, cracking the ground with spiderweb-like patterns!
Even with his full strength to block, Xiao Yan was still shaken by the combined force, causing his blood to surge and his feet to stagger backward several steps uncontrollably. Each step he took left a deep footprint on the ground, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, he was at a disadvantage!

"Hahaha! Give up, Xiao Yan!"

The ancient demon revealed a ferocious smile, his voice full of mockery: "How could you possibly defeat the four of us by yourself? If you know what's good for you, you'd better admit defeat now, or you'll be beaten so badly you can't get up later!"

Xiao Yan, who had retreated to the edge of the arena, slowly straightened up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and showed no fear in his eyes. Instead, he became even calmer.

“They are very strong. All four of them are very strong. Apart from Gu Qingyang, who is a peak nine-star Dou Zun, the other three are also eight-star Dou Zun... But, it's not like they have no chance of winning!”

Xiao Yan's fighting spirit suddenly surged, surging and churning like boiling magma. Then, three flames of different colors burst forth from his body, leaving three scorching trails in the air!

"I haven't fully mastered the Three Thousand Burning Flames and the Bone Spirit Cold Flames yet, but these three strange flames are enough to deal with you for now!"

His fingers flew across the paper, quickly forming intricate hand seals!
High in the sky, the Fallen Heart Flame, the Wind Fury Dragon Flame, and the Yin-Yang Twin Flames suddenly responded, expanding and spreading instantly, transforming into three boundless seas of fire covering an area of ​​dozens of miles!
The intense heat distorted the surrounding air, and even the jade on the ground began to melt slightly!
"The strange fire solidifies and transforms into its true form!"

Xiao Yan suddenly roared, and the three seas of fire contracted and collapsed in response. Amidst the churning flames, the true forms of three different strange fires appeared with a bang!

The milky-white Fallen Heart Flame transformed into a terrifying fire python, while the Wind Fury Dragon Flame condensed into a fire dragon with wings on its back, surrounded by earth-colored whirlwinds. The Yin and Yang Flames transformed into a flowing Yin-Yang diagram, with black and white flames intertwining, exuding a chilling aura!
"To be able to simultaneously condense three different types of strange fire into their original forms... Has this child already reached this level?"

Yao Chen looked pleased, but a complex emotion flickered in his eyes.

He really shouldn't have come.

On the opposite side of the field, Gu Qingyang looked at the three different flames in the air and slowly shook his head: "You are indeed remarkable to master multiple different flames at the same time."

But what can we do about it?

Even the strongest Fallen Heart Flame only ranks fourteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking. How much power could such a flame possibly possess, even if it unleashed its full strength?

"is it?"

Xiao Yan clenched his fist, and purple-black flames and chilling white flames emerged simultaneously from his palm. He then pressed the fist against his chest!

"boom--!"

A loud bang exploded inside Xiao Yan's body!

Under the impact of these two powerful strange flames, the battle qi seal instantly cracked open with several hideous fissures!
The suppressed, violent fighting spirit surged out from the gaps like a giant beast breaking free of its shackles, rushing wildly along his meridians, causing waves of stinging pain wherever it passed.

"drink!"

Xiao Yan endured the excruciating pain within his body and let out a low, angry roar.

His aura was connected with the three strange flames in the air, and the already powerful strange flames suddenly increased in power several times over!
The fire python, fire dragon, and yin-yang diagram all increased in size, and the pressure they emitted caused Gu Qingyang and the other three to change their expressions simultaneously!
"This is!"

Gu Qingyang's pupils contracted; Xiao Yan actually possessed such power!

"Come again!"

A trace of blood spilled from the corner of Xiao Yan's mouth. The backlash from the fighting spirit within his body caused his blood to surge, but the fighting spirit in his eyes grew even more intense.

His figure shot out like an arrow, followed closely by the three strange flames in the air, which, with terrifying power, fiercely attacked Gu Qingyang and his companions!
(End of this chapter)