85: Yao Lao Su Xing: Xiao Yanzi, don’t panic, guide me

Northwest Continent.

On a loess avenue a hundred miles from Gama Emperor City, a young man dressed in black, carrying a large black ruler on his back, walked alone.

The young man's eyes were calm, his clothes permeated with a faint scent of blood, and some exposed skin bore sword marks of various sizes.

This young man was Xiao Yan, who had already fought Nalan Yanran earlier in the day.

Nalan Yanran's attacks were fierce, and ordinary Medicinal Pills had poor healing effects. Xiao Yan didn't mind at the moment, merely wiping the sweat from his brow, his heart remarkably calm.

This time, Xiao Yan did not meet Hai Bodong or Queen Medusa as in the original story, and no one could protect him. Yun Yun also did not miss the duel as she did in the original story.

Therefore, after Xiao Yan ascended the mountain, he was wary of certain things and wasn't overly arrogant, his words not as intense as in the original story.

During the day, on the grand plaza of the Cloud Mist Sect, Nalan Yanran wore a moon-white long robe, having shed the immaturity of her younger years.

Upon seeing Xiao Yan, whom she hadn't seen in three years, Nalan Yanran's chin was slightly raised, her eyes haughty, and her delicate face held a hint of coldness.

Her longsword was unsheathed, its tip pointing directly at Xiao Yan.

"Nalan Yanran, the three-year agreement is up. Today, let us settle the grievances of these three years with this duel…"

Xiao Yan said in a deep voice. After speaking, he slowly drew the massive black ruler from his back.

His body tensed, and a battle was about to erupt.

For three years, both were exceptionally talented individuals within the Jia Ma Empire, each having made progress.

"I hope this farce ends soon!"

On the high platform, Yun Yun's eyes drooped slightly, her gaze falling upon Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran in the duel, sighing softly in her heart.

Regarding the events of that year, Yun Yun felt some guilt towards the Xiao Family; after all, Nalan Yanran's actions back then were somewhat aggressive.

If both parties had discussed it privately, perhaps none of these events would have happened today.

On the plaza, the air was silent for a moment. Xiao Yan's fingertips trembled, and his figure moved swiftly, quickly rushing in front of Nalan Yanran.

She snorted coldly, her wrist twisting, and the longsword skillfully blocked between them.

Dou Qi fluctuated violently, and dazzling light occasionally burst forth from the center of the battle.

Yun Yun watched quietly.

Although Xiao Yan's offense was exceptionally fierce, each move seeming to be a fight to the death, Yun Yun was not worried about Nalan Yanran.

This three-year agreement was also an excellent practical opportunity for Yanran.

Whether she won or lost, it would significantly improve her state of mind and strength.

And with her present, even if Yanran lost this match, she would be fine. Yun Yun was confident she could save Yanran from a young man under twenty.

"She actually reached Great Dou Master?"

On Xiao Yan's side, because Yao Lao had fallen into slumber early, he had not learned any Earth Rank Dou Techniques, nor had he refined the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Therefore, his cultivation had not Breakthrough to Great Dou Master. Initially, relying on his proficient combat techniques honed through training in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, he indeed suppressed Nalan Yanran.

However, as Nalan Yanran displayed her Great Dou Master cultivation and unleashed some secret Dou Techniques of the Cloud Mist Sect, Xiao Yan immediately fell into a disadvantage, retreating steadily.

"Xiao Yan, you lost!"

Briefly suspended in mid-air, Nalan Yanran spoke from above.

She was confident that she could end this duel and defeat Xiao Yan within a few moves.

"It seems I can only use that!"

Xiao Yan's brows furrowed tightly, his eyes filled with complex thoughts, as if he had made a certain decision.

The next second, the Heavy Xuan Ruler in Xiao Yan's hand suddenly glowed with a golden layer.

The scorching high temperature emanating from it was clearly felt by everyone in the plaza.

In another clash, the flame directly melted Nalan Yanran's Dou Qi attack.

And it quickly broke through her defense, clinging to the longsword.

The flame burned extremely fast, its sacred golden color seemingly capable of incinerating everything in the world.

"How could this be?"

Nalan Yanran's expression was incredibly surprised, and then she directly discarded the longsword in her hand.

"What kind of flame is this? It can actually burn Dou Qi energy!"

On the high platform, Yun Yun's eyes were also very surprised when she saw the golden flame.

Her figure flashed, quickly appearing in front of Nalan Yanran, standing between the two.

"Yanran, concede!"

Upon hearing this, a trace of unwillingness flashed in Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes: "Teacher!"

Yun Yun did not turn back, coldly commanding: "This Strange Flame is extremely powerful! If you insist on fighting, I'm afraid the outcome will be dire…"

"I… concede."

Under her teacher's persuasion, Nalan Yanran lowered her head and said in a low voice.

The next moment, the golden flame released by Xiao Yan retracted. He was covered in sword marks and blood, leaning on the Heavy Xuan Ruler, barely standing.

That Strange Flame was actually a wisp of the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame given by Xun'er.

It was relying on this that Xiao Yan was able to counterattack and force Nalan Yanran to concede.

Perhaps understanding that his victory was not glorious, having relied on an external object, Xiao Yan was not overly aggressive after the win.

Moreover, since Nalan Yanran's master, Yun Yun, was present, Xiao Yan was not confident that he could threaten a Dou Emperor with this wisp of flame.

He laughed heartily, then turned and left without hesitation… "Xiao Yan Zi, it seems your Cultivation has progressed quite well during this time!"

As Xiao Yan walked, some events from earlier in the day flashed through his mind. Suddenly, a familiar old voice sounded.

Xiao Yan was startled, then realized that Yao Lao had awakened.

"Teacher, you're awake!"

Xiao Yan was overjoyed, his face full of smiles.

Next, Xiao Yan recounted the events of this period to the newly awakened Yao Lao. He actually no longer cared much about Nalan Yanran's matter.

What Xiao Yan truly cared about was Xun'er being taken away that day in the Jia Ma Empire.

Hearing Xiao Yan's account, Yao Lao was silent for a moment.

"Xiao Yan Zi, you should still focus on your Cultivation first. Knowing some things in advance won't do you any good…"

He sighed deeply, saying.

From Xiao Yan's words, Yao Lao had already guessed something.

As the old man said, Gu Fei probably reached the Dou Zun Realm at an age similar to Xun'er… To possess such Heaven-Defying Cultivation talent, even Yao Lao had never encountered it before.

Even within his former Medicine Clan, such a Prodigy rarely appeared.

"The Fen Jue possesses the opportunity to change all of this. As long as you Cultivate diligently, in the future, you won't necessarily be inferior to others!"

Yao Lao looked at the somewhat worried Xiao Yan and said in a low voice.

He wasn't merely comforting him; the Fen Jue indeed possessed strength beyond its Rank.

"Teacher, you previously arranged for me to train in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Where do we go next?"

Yao Lao pondered for a moment, and a place suddenly came to his mind.

"Next, let's go to the Tagor Desert. In my impression, it's very likely that a Strange Flame exists there!"