After telling Xiao Yixian to stay inside and not come out no matter what, Liu Xi stepped into the courtyard under her worried gaze. Tilting his head toward the horizon, he whispered softly,
"So, you've finally come. I thought you'd hold back longer… a night raid, though? How despicable."
Ever since Elder Qin Xuan's alarm had echoed through the Academy, Liu Xi had already sensed the invaders' presence with his Spiritual Perception. Their movements, their killing intent—it all painted a clear picture.
He turned toward the direction where Qin Xuan had fallen. His wings of Dou Qi spread wide as he shot through the air, leaving behind only a low murmur.
"I'll check on Elder Qin first. Hopefully, I'm not too late."
...
Before long, the acrid scent of burnt flesh reached his nose. Ahead, on the blue-stone ground, lay the charred body of Elder Qin Xuan, still faintly smoking.
A gray-robed old man knelt beside him, frantically pulling bottles of pills from his storage ring, his brows knit tight.
When he saw Liu Xi's arrival, his eyes lit up with desperate relief.
"Elder Liu! Hurry—come save Elder Qin, he's barely holding on!"
"Leave it to me."
Liu Xi strode forward, his voice steady. Closing his eyes, he sent his Spiritual Power into Qin Xuan's body—and his expression immediately darkened.
'His flesh and meridians are a wreck. The Dou Qi inside him is rampaging out of control, tearing through his channels like a storm.'
He quickly retrieved several jade bottles from his own ring—pills for stabilizing the meridians, healing internal and external wounds—each of them at least 5th Tier.
Prying Qin Xuan's mouth open, Liu Xi administered the pills one by one, then guided their medicinal essence with his Spiritual Power, carefully soothing the chaotic energy within.
After several tense moments, the old man's breathing stabilized.
"The worst has passed," Liu Xi murmured. Rising to his feet, he looked toward the gray-robed elder. "Elder Li, I'll leave him to your care. He needs rest. I'm going to assist the Grand Elder."
"Understood. Be careful—those from the Black-Corner Region are no easy foes!"
The gray-robed elder lifted Qin Xuan's unconscious body and departed in a streak of light.
Liu Xi turned his gaze toward the distant sky, where Su Qian now faced Han Feng and his group. His Spiritual Sense swept across the battlefield.
"Six Dou Huang… nine Dou Wang… and that one—Yuan Yi—he came too."
His expression hardened. Spreading his Dou Qi wings, Liu Xi joined the other Elders rising into the air.
"Grand Elder!"
As the Inner Academy's forces assembled behind Su Qian, he took a moment to assess the situation. "Two Dou Huang, thirteen Dou Wang… such a pity about Qin Xuan. The Outer Academy reinforcements will take time to arrive." His gaze turned sharp. "If not for those two monsters, Gold and Silver Brothers, I'd have slain every one of them tonight!"
Drawing in a deep breath, he roared, "Elders of the Inner Academy! Tonight's invasion is a disgrace beyond measure! This is the moment to defend our honor—even if it costs our lives! None of these intruders are to leave alive!"
"Yes!"
The unified shout shook the night sky. In an instant, dozens of auras blazed like stars, bathing the darkness in radiant light.
Just then, Han Feng's voice boomed across the air.
"Wait!"
The pressure from his shout briefly disrupted the Elders' momentum. A few even coughed from the sudden surge of force.
Han Feng's burning gaze locked onto Liu Xi. He pointed forward.
"I came here only for Liu Xi. If you come with me willingly, I'll spare the rest. Otherwise—tonight, this place will be awash in blood."
At that, Liu Xi stepped forward, passing the other Elders to face Han Feng directly.
"Liu Xi, get back!" Su Qian barked. "The Inner Academy has no cowards who fear death! You don't need to sacrifice yourself!"
Liu Xi smiled faintly and gestured for him to remain calm. Ignoring Han Feng's bluster, his eyes swept over the gathered Black-Corner elites.
"You're all here for profit, nothing more. So, I'll make you an offer—kill Han Feng, and I'll pay double."
A murmur rippled through the air. Several of the Black-Corner experts exchanged uneasy looks. Double pay? The temptation was enormous—but no one dared to move.
Then, laughter broke out.
"Haha! Boy, you've got some nerve. If you can really pay double, my brother and I might just help you kill Han Feng!"
The twin figures of Gold and Silver Brothers laughed heartily. Unlike the others, they feared neither Han Feng nor Su Qian; together, their strength could rival a Dou Zong.
"Gold, Silver!" Han Feng's tone turned sharp, his smile strained.
Liu Xi's lips curved upward. "No problem. Whatever Han Feng offers, I can match—and double."
Silver chuckled darkly. "Not so fast, little one. We don't want ordinary rewards. The payment we require... is a Zong Breaking Pill."
The air instantly froze.
Even the Inner Academy Elders drew sharp breaths. A Zong Breaking Pill! A 6th Tier peak-grade pill—something every 9-Star Dou Huang in the world would kill for, for it could grant a real chance to ascend to the Dou Zong realm.
Liu Xi's smile faded slightly as he considered. "It's not impossible. You provide the ingredients, I'll refine it."
Han Feng's expression remained composed as he interjected smoothly, "The Zong Breaking Pill—a 6th Tier's limit. Even with perfect materials, it's nearly impossible to refine. Only one who has stepped into the 7th Tier could attempt it safely. Do you really believe this wet-behind-the-ears brat can craft such a thing? You'll waste your hard-earned treasures!"
He turned slightly, addressing the Blood Sect Master and the others behind him. "You've already invaded the Inner Academy—do you think he'll really reward you after this? Don't be fooled by his lies!"
Han Feng's eyes flashed coldly. 'Enough talk. I can't let him sway them further.'
"Kill them all!" he roared.
The night erupted into chaos once more.
The Gold and Silver Elders exchanged a glance—then lunged forward together, their bodies flickering like phantoms as they struck at Su Qian.
Su Qian's eyes narrowed in grim determination. "So be it!"
His robe sleeves swept outward as his aura exploded, colliding head-on with the two old monsters. The air trembled with every impact—the power of a Dou Zong far outstripped any Dou Huang, and though he suppressed them steadily, neither side could end it quickly.
Meanwhile, all across the battlefield, the other Dou Huang and Dou Wang from the Black-Corner Region clashed with the Inner Academy Elders in blinding bursts of color.
And at the center—Han Feng himself, wreathed in deep blue flames, strode forward to meet Liu Xi.
Liu Xi's expression tightened.
'If only Elder Qin hadn't fallen so early… if Vice-Dean Hu Qian were here, this would be different. For now, I'll just have to hold him off.'
With a wave of his hand, azure flames roared to life around him—the Green Lotus Core Flame bursting outward like a living tide, crashing toward Han Feng.
Han Feng sneered. "So this is what you rely on? Let's see how your flame compares to mine!"
The Sea Heart Flame around his body surged violently, its blue depths swelling into a roaring ocean.
Hissss!
The sky split into two colors—half sea-blue, half jade-green—two seas of fire clashing violently, divided only by a thin veil of white smoke where they met.
The air screamed as the Heavenly Flames collided, distorting the heavens themselves.
Recognizing the danger, all other combatants instinctively fled the area. The pressure of two Heavenly Flames meeting head-on was something no ordinary Dou Qi could withstand.
Above the burning night sky, blue and green raged against each other, swallowing light and sound alike.
The battle of flames had begun.
(End of Chapter)
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