Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master

As Old Wang had expected, shortly after he and Xiao Li left, several groups of people followed them one after another.

When Xiao Li and Elder Wang were far away from Xuan Ye City, Elder Wang suddenly stopped, and a strange axe appeared in his hand.

"Teacher, are you here?" Xiao Li naturally understood what his teacher's actions meant. A large red and white sword appeared in his hand, its blade bright and clear with flame patterns engraved on it.

The sword's hilt is extremely wide and can be opened to reveal a fire-attribute magic core.

This sword, "Heavenly Fierce," must be an excellent work by a weapon refiner from ancient times. Unfortunately, the legacy of weapon refiners on the Dou Qi Continent today is not as complete as that of alchemists.

"Li'er is here. Two Dou Huangs, one two-star, one three-star, eight Dou Wangs, more than a dozen Dou Lings, and there are no need to count the Grand Dou Masters." Old Wang's soul power had already sensed the number of opponents.

"Uh, so many? Teacher, two Dou Huangs are already enough to keep you busy. The rest would probably chop me into mincemeat." Xiao Li said with a bitter face.

"It's not that big!" Old Wang still had the mood to joke. "Ahem, enough joking. Those ahead are all enemies, but my stopping means our allies have arrived. Old man Su Qian, shouldn't you show yourself?"

Crack—A small gap suddenly appeared in the void.

"Hehe, old man Wang, I didn't expect your soul perception to still be so amazing." An old voice came from the void, and an old man in black robes stepped out of the void with a middle-aged man in black.

Behind the middle-aged man in black were a pair of wings made of fighting spirit, while the old man at the head of the group walked slowly to Wang Lao, his feet treading on the void.

"Stepping into the void, a Dou Zong powerhouse!"

This was Xiao Li's first time seeing a Dou Zong expert. In the Northwest Continent, Dou Zong was considered the ceiling. Dou Zong was the watershed for strong people. Only those who reached the Dou Zong realm could be considered strong people on the continent.

"You old codger, you actually broke through to the Dou Zong realm? Well then, lend me a hand and wipe out all the invading enemies." Old Wang's tone was somewhat impulsive, clearly he was angry.

"You old codger, you actually made me your henchman? You're the first Dou Huang to command a Dou Zong!" Su Qian said irritably.

Seeing the two talking like this, Wu Tianlang was surprised that the Grand Elder was acquainted with this mysterious alchemist.

Xiao Li was surprised that his teacher knew people everywhere he went, and even after going to Zhongzhou, his teacher still knew people there.

"Let's talk later. Cut off these tails first, then we'll discuss things again in Peace Town. While we're at it, let me also introduce this promising young fellow. He's about sixteen or seventeen years old, and his cultivation has already reached the three-star Dou Ling level—even more monstrous than the kids in the inner courtyard!"

Su Qian's gaze fell on Xiao Li, her eyes shining as if she were examining some rare treasure.

"Um, senior, please don't look at me like that. Your gaze is making me a little scared." Xiao Li got goosebumps all over his body. Being stared at like that by an old man was a bit unsettling.

"Ahem, old man Su, let's deal with this mess. I have something important to discuss with you." Old Wang coughed.

"Hey! Hand over the pills and your storage ring, and I might spare you..."

puff-

The Dou Huang who spoke had his head smashed open, like a broken watermelon.

Puff puff puff puff—

In just a few breaths, Su Qian had dealt with all the invading enemies. Two low-level Dou Huangs and a few Dou Wangs were no match for Su Qian, who couldn't even warm up.

"So this is the Dou Zong level? It's truly amazing," Old Wang exclaimed.

Xiao Li then ran up to loot the corpses. After all, these guys were all powerful figures in the Black Corner Region, and they had some assets. Why not take them if they're not going to?

After Xiao Li took all the storage rings, he returned to Old Wang's side.

"let's go."

The four then left and headed towards Peace Town, the town of Canaan Academy.

Soon after,

Several more groups of powerful individuals arrived, but they found only devastation.

"Heavens! Two Dou Huangs and several Dou Wangs are all dead, and even their storage rings are gone. What kind of force is this?"

. . . . . .

After flying for a day, Xiao Li saw a small town faintly visible between two majestic mountains in the distance.

"Alright, we've arrived at Heping Town. Let's walk in from here," Su Qian said with a smile.

Canaan Academy has an unwritten rule: no one is allowed to forcibly fly over the area within a hundred miles of the academy, otherwise they will be attacked!

As the Grand Elder of the Inner Court, Su Qian naturally had to set an example. After all, Peace Town was very safe. Anyone who dared to make a move here, well, they would soon see one of the famous attractions of Canaan Academy.

As soon as Xiao Li stood at the entrance of Peace Town, a strange sight came into view!

This is a strange tree. It is pitch black, and its canopy spreads out in all directions, like a menacing claw. Under the sunlight, it exudes a faint chill.

Among the branches of the tree, some corpses were hanging, swaying and creaking in the breeze.

"Hiss—that's a bit creepy!" Xiao Li gasped. This bizarre scene was beyond his tolerance, and he felt like vomiting.

This tree is called the Dead Tree!

The eerie aura emanating from this strange, undead tree sent chills down the spines of the group of people standing at the town's entrance.

In the Black Corner Region, the reputation of this Death Tree is so great that it almost makes the people of the Black Corner Region tremble with fear. Just over a decade ago, a certain force in the Black Corner Region engaged in a bloody battle with Canaan Academy.

The reason for the war is unknown. All that is known is that after this bloody battle, the corpses of two Dou Wang and one Dou Huang powerhouse were found hanging on the old tree in Peace Town.

This tree was thus named the Dead Tree.

Since then, the area surrounding Canaan Academy has been a tranquil place, completely out of step with the outside world. No powerful figure from the Black Corner Region has dared to enter these towns with a murderous aura. Even if there are occasional disturbances, the perpetrators will be reduced to corpses impaled on the Death Tree within an hour.

At this moment, Xiao Li looked at the corpses swaying in the wind on the Death Tree, like teru teru bozu dolls, which was truly chilling.

"Li'er, do you know why Canaan Academy can cultivate geniuses in this chaotic region of Black Corner? It's because of its overwhelming strength! Only a place like this can nurture geniuses!"

Old Wang said with a smile that he had been to Canaan Academy many times and had seen many geniuses. Now he was sending out the little genius he had trained to compete with geniuses from all over the continent!

"Oh? Old Wang, do you perhaps want this little guy to join Canaan Academy?" Su Qian suddenly asked with interest.

"Of course! My disciple is exceptionally talented. He reached the three-star Dou Ling level at the age of sixteen. When did your Canaan Academy ever have such a genius?"

However, some people are unremarkable at first, but later achieve great success and soar to great heights. Others, on the other hand, have a smooth start, but ultimately fail.

Li'er, remember never to underestimate anyone in the world; always know that there are people more capable than you, and the world is vast beyond your understanding.

Old Wang's tone was extremely serious. He might also be this kind of person, who had a smooth start and displayed great talent, but was wiped out by someone who destroyed his entire family.

"Disciple understands!" Xiao Li nodded heavily. Everyone has their glorious moments, but don't mistake a moment for eternity. Wasn't the Xiao Clan the same way back then?