17: Intermediate Xuan-rank cultivation technique - Burning Heaven

Jiang Donghua stood in the center of the light cluster encirclement, fine beads of sweat trickling down his forehead.

He felt like a fisherman herding fish in the shallows, painstakingly driving the fish into the net, only to pull out what others wanted.

"Twenty-seven light clusters have been captured..."

Shi Lie obtained a roll of Profound Rock Body, Zhao Wuchen took an unknown pill, and Lin Xiuyuan and Ouyang Xue each got what they desired.

But for himself...

"All Dou Techniques!"

Jiang Donghua gritted his teeth, looking at another Red Light cluster forced into the encirclement.

No matter how good these Dou Techniques in the light clusters were, they were useless to him.

"The afk system needs high-level cultivation methods the most..."

"Again!"

He fiercely activated the Dou Qi within his body, his figure transforming into a red stream of light, forcing three distant, wandering light clusters towards his teammates.

"Brother Jiang?"

Lin Xiuyuan looked at him in surprise.

"You've been driving them for over twenty times in a row..."

"I'm fine."

Jiang Donghua wiped away the bloodstain at the corner of his mouth.

"Continue."

Shi Lie suddenly pressed down on his shoulder.

"Let me do the herding."

The taciturn tribal youth didn't wait for a response and charged out.

His muscles bulged, and with every step he took, dust rose from the ground. He brutally crashed the light clusters into their designated positions using the most savage method.

Ouyang Xue suddenly let out a soft cry.

"Azure-gold!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, only to see an azure-gold intertwined light cluster slowly descending from the dome.

This light cluster was a circle larger than the others, and the runes flowing on its surface were clearly much more complex.

"A cultivation method light cluster, at least profound rank mid-level!"

Zhao Wuchen exclaimed in shock.

Jiang Donghua's pupils contracted. That's it!

The azure-gold light cluster floated in mid-air, emitting tempting energy fluctuations, as if mocking everyone's greed.

"Grab it!"

The three brocade-robed students from Chixiao City were the first to attack. They had already tasted the sweetness of success; good items they snatched could be traded and exchanged with others!

This clearly looked like a good item; they wouldn't have trouble exchanging it.

The leading youth flipped his palm, and a crimson talisman ignited with fire. He grinned sinisterly at Jiang Donghua and the others.

"Get lost, this light cluster is ours!"

"Boom—"

The talisman exploded, and a violent wave of fiery air instantly swept over, forcing Shi Lie and Zhao Wuchen to retreat several steps.

Ouyang Xue condensed frost at her fingertips, attempting to resist, but the heat of the fire wave was scorching; her ice frost was evaporated the moment it made contact.

"These guys..."

Lin Xiuyuan gritted his teeth, the jade pendant at his waist flashing with azure light. A Qi wall blocked in front, barely stabilizing their formation.

However, before they could catch their breath, a dark figure suddenly shot out from the side, moving at an astonishing speed!

"A guy from the Profound Rank class!"

Shi Lie roared.

The black-robed student stepped on air, releasing his Five-Star Dou Zhe aura without reservation. Dark Dou Qi Entanglement his right fingertips, aiming directly for the azure-gold light cluster like an eagle's claw.

A disdainful sneer was on his face; everyone present was not worth mentioning.

"A bunch of trash, dare to compete for this?"

His figure flickered, and he was about to touch the light cluster.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, a purple-azure flame exploded from the side. Jiang Donghua's figure appeared like a ghost, intercepting him. A fierce whip kick struck his waist!

The black-robed student's pupils constricted; he clearly didn't expect anyone to dare block him. He hastily raised his hand to parry but was still shaken off balance by the kick, deviating from the light cluster.

"Courting death!"

He roared angrily, his left hand abruptly drawing a long sword. Cold light flashed, aiming directly for Jiang Donghua's throat!

Jiang Donghua was prepared. His body twisted bizarrely, the long sword grazing his neck, leaving a bloodstain. Ignoring the pain, he used the momentum to charge again.

However, before he could touch the light cluster, the three from Chixiao City had already pounced again. Talismans, fist energy, and sword Qi simultaneously struck!

"Brother Jiang!"

Lin Xiu Yuan shouted, the azure light of his jade pendant surged. A Qi wall pushed out, barely blocking one of them.

Shi Lie roared, his arm muscles bulging. He slammed his fists to the ground, and a rock wall erupted from the earth, blocking another person.

Zhao Wuchen's flying daggers shot out from his sleeve, forming a Spirit-Locking Array, trapping the third person for an instant.

Ouyang Xue, meanwhile, condensed frost at her fingertips, a spike of ice piercing the black-robed student's back, forcing him to turn and defend.

For a moment, the scene was in chaos.

The black-robed student's face was grim. He had thought that with his Five-Star Dou Zhe strength, he could easily crush this group, but he didn't expect the five opponents to cooperate so tacitly, forcing him back.

Especially that kid, his movement technique was strange, and his Dou Technique was vicious, making it difficult for him to get close for a while!

"Damn it..."

He gritted his teeth and scanned the surroundings, finding that not only were Jiang Donghua's five people firmly blocking him, but the three from Chixiao City were also eyeing him like tigers, and even a few students from other classes in the distance were stirring.

"Eight against one, do you really think I'm afraid of you?!"

He roared, black energy surging around him, making a move to pounce.

However, the next moment, his body suddenly paused. He abruptly stopped, then sneered.

"A bunch of fools, fight amongst yourselves, see what you can grab!"

With that, he turned around without hesitation, stepping on the floor, and directly swept towards another wandering purple light cluster, giving up the fight for the azure-gold light cluster.

Jiang Donghua was slightly stunned, then understood.

This guy saw that the situation was unfavorable and decisively gave up!

"He runs fast..."

He sneered, but then composed himself, his gaze refocusing on the azure-gold light cluster.

Now, the biggest threat had temporarily retreated, but the three from Chixiao City were still there, and other students in the distance had also begun to gather.

"No time left, I must take it down quickly!"

The moment Jiang Donghua's five fingers clasped the azure-gold light cluster, a violent repulsive force suddenly erupted!

"Boom—!"

Blinding Lightning Light exploded along his arm. His entire right arm instantly went numb, and the Dou Qi within his body intertwined with the Lightning Light, emitting a "sizzling" burning sound.

The intense pain made the veins on Jiang Donghua's forehead bulge, but he gritted his teeth and refused to let go.

"Come out!"

He roared, the Dou Qi in his body circulating wildly. The Purple Spirit Flame poured into his palm along his meridians, forcefully tearing a crack in the light cluster!

"Crack!"

A crisp cracking sound echoed, and the azure-gold light cluster suddenly contracted, transforming into a scroll of crimson jade slip that fell into his hand.

Several ancient characters were carved on the surface of the jade slip.

"Burning Heaven" — profound rank mid-level Fire Attribute cultivation method.

"It's done!"

A look of ecstasy flashed in Jiang Donghua's eyes. He quickly tucked the jade slip into his embrace.

On the other side, the three from Chixiao City saw this, and their faces instantly turned ashen.

The leading brocade-robed youth gritted his teeth.

"Damn it, he actually succeeded!"

They originally wanted to snatch it again, but a glance revealed that Shi Lie, Lin Xiuyuan, Zhao Wuchen, and Ouyang Xue had already gathered around Jiang Donghua. The five stood shoulder to shoulder; although their Dou Qi consumption was considerable, their fighting spirit remained undiminished.

"Still want to fight?"

Shi Lie clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking with a "ka-ka" sound, a fierce look on his rugged face.

Lin Xiuyuan toyed with his jade pendant, a half-smile on his face.

"You didn't gain an advantage three against five just now, still want to try?"

The three from Chixiao City exchanged glances, then finally snorted coldly.

"Consider yourselves lucky!"

With that, they turned and charged towards another wandering light cluster, no longer entangled.