Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Do You Think I Am Suitable?
Countless gazes locked onto the seemingly carefree Venerable Feng.
"Xiao Yan, I indeed did not misjudge you."
But it was Lin Yan who first broke the silence. He raised his spear and said, "People from Jia Nan Academy are never afraid of challenges. Elder Lin, I'll help you too!"
With his words, the crowd around stirred, and one by one, a dozen figures emerged.
Among them were some who appeared older.
"We are here as well."
These people also came from Jia Nan Academy and had been venturing in the Central Plains.
Xiao Yan showed a pleased expression, his eyes scanning the crowd before looking at Elder Feng.
The attitude of this person will determine the final outcome.
Because in front of a Dou Venerate, numbers don't count for much; strength does.
Lin Xiu maintained a calm demeanor throughout, only slightly raising his eyebrows when Lin Yan and the others stood up in the name of Jia Nan Academy.
"Venerable Feng, I respect you as a senior, but this is a matter of the Wind Lightning Pavilion. If you want to interfere, don't blame me for calling on Venerable Huang Quan."
Venerable Lei stood tall, his silver eyes showing a trace of concern.
He seemed to be weighing the situation.
Venerable Feng's gaze swept over Venerable Huang Quan and Venerable Lei, and then glanced at Venerable Jian.
"I'm not interested in getting involved. I'm leaving."
Venerable Jian placed a hand on Tang Ying's shoulder. As soon as the words were spoken, he was already in mid-air, a giant sword appearing beneath his feet.
With a swoosh, he had vanished into the distance.
Venerable Huang Quan's lips curled into a strange smile. "It has been a long time since our last encounter. I'm indeed curious to see how much Venerable Feng's strength has improved."
Facing two opponents...
Venerable Feng muttered to himself, feeling not too worried, only thinking it wasn't worth it.
"Does the Yellow Spring Pavilion also intend to get involved?"
Suddenly, Lin Xiu spoke calmly, his tone indifferent yet carrying a strong sense of questioning, as if an upper-ranking official reprimanding a subordinate.
"What's wrong?"
Venerable Huang Quan tilted his head, a cold smile on his lips. "Do you intend to erase my Yellow Spring Pavilion today as well?"
His voice was laced with a peculiar tone and evident sarcasm.
A Dou Ancestor, and from Jia Nan Academy—does he really consider the Central Plains his Academy's backyard?
As if he hadn't heard the sarcasm in his tone, Lin Xiu nodded seriously and said, "Yes!"
"Crazy, this person is definitely not normal."
"Offending one Wind Lightning Pavilion isn't enough, now he's going to offend Yellow Spring Pavilion as well."
"If he can walk out of Lightning Mountain alive today, I'll eat this tree on the spot!"
The crowd around was in an uproar, and there was a general stir.
Those who had stood up to support Lin Xiu now felt like they were sitting on pins and needles, their hearts full of unease.
Tang Huo'er looked at Lin Xiu's figure, her eyes sparkling with interest, and she quietly held a piece of jade in her hand.
If the situation went awry later, she would crush it immediately.
"What do Wind Lightning Pavilion and Yellow Spring Pavilion matter? When you see Burning Flame Valley, you'll have to bow your heads. Hmph, once you've beaten Lin Xiu half to death, let me come in and pick up the pieces."
Hearing the whispers around her, Tang Huo'er couldn't help but smile.
Do you understand the value of such a young Eighth Grade Alchemist? If he could serve Burning Flame Valley faithfully for a lifetime, I'd be willing to marry him.
"Good, very good, I admire your courage. Next, I'll make sure you thoroughly experience the methods of Yellow Spring Pavilion."
Venerable Huang Quan was momentarily stunned before reacting with a grim smile.
What a young man who doesn't know his place!
"Venerable Feng, if there's nothing else, please make some room."
Venerable Lei urged.
"Oh, by the way, I almost forgot something. I came to Lightning Mountain this time specifically to find Venerable Feng."
Lin Xiu lightly tapped his forehead, met Venerable Feng's calm gaze with a bright smile, and said, "Earlier, Xiao Yan's master promised to lend me fire, and now I've met the conditions."
Lending fire? Conditions?
Aside from a few informed people, the others present were puzzled by Lin Xiu's words.
However, seeing Venerable Feng's face suddenly tighten, they realized that Lin Xiu's statement might be even more effective than Xiao Yan's repeated pleas.
"Is this true?"
Venerable Feng spoke slowly, an overwhelming aura instinctively emanating from his body.
He had heard about this matter from his old friend.
At that time, he had even asked how hopeful it was.
Unlike Yao Chen's concern for the Heavenly Flame, Venerable Feng was more focused on when his old friend could truly be resurrected.
However, Yao Chen had told him directly that in this world, the only person who could meet his conditions was his disciple, Xiao Yan.
After all, to refine the desired body, one must cultivate the Flame Mantra and master three kinds of Heavenly Flames.
The area seemed to be pressed on pause, with the wind and clouds halted, and Lin Xiu's fluttering robes also stilled.
Facing Venerable Feng's intense gaze, Lin Xiu did not speak. He raised his left hand and snapped his fingers.
Snap!
A Dou Venerate's aura shot straight into the sky.
Yao Tian Huo stood beside Lin Xiu, his eyes filled with battle intent, watching the changing expressions of Venerable Lei and Venerable Huang Quan as if selecting opponents.
"Dou Venerate?"
Venerable Lei was very surprised, it was quite unexpected. In fact, Yao Tian Huo had previously cultivated the hidden strength Dou Technique given by Lin Xiu.
Moreover, as an ancient Dou Venerate himself, he was very skilled at such disguises, so no one had noticed his anomaly.
At the same time, Yao Chen's voice came from the ring, "How is that possible? How can he do this?"
"Is that person resurrected?"
Hearing the voice, Venerable Feng quickly asked in return. He had no experience with such matters and couldn't discern them.
But from his old friend's reaction, he felt that Lin Xiu's words might be true and that he had indeed come to fulfill his promise.
"It should be correct, and he has been resurrected not long ago. No one knows Souls better than I do."
Yao Chen's voice was confident. Having wandered in Soul form and falling into unconsciousness several times, he was the most qualified to say this.
"Alright, I understand."
Venerable Feng knew what he should do next.
His gaze shifted, causing Venerable Huang Quan's body to tremble slightly.
"Huang Quan, since you want to try, I'll grant your request today!"
Venerable Feng's stance became resolute.
Mu Qing Luan, standing nearby, was stunned. She had never seen her teacher change his demeanor so quickly.
Damn it!
At this moment, Venerable Huang Quan wished he could devour Lin Xiu alive.
Previously, his plan was to team up with Venerable Lei to deal with Venerable Feng.
Facing him alone was daunting; even Venerable Lei or Venerable Jian wouldn't have this level of confidence.
"Venerable Feng, try to keep the body intact, it's useful."
Lin Xiu reminded him.
"I have it under control."
Venerable Feng responded, immediately whisking Venerable Huang Quan away to a distant location, and the intense battle began.
"Then he's mine?"
Yao Tian Huo pointed a finger at Venerable Lei.
"Do you think I'm suitable?"
Lin Xiu shrugged, showing a hint of helplessness.
Yao Tian Huo laughed heartily and charged towards Venerable Lei, dragging firelight with him.
"Xiao Yan, take out that kid from Yellow Spring Pavilion."
Lin Xiu pointed at Wang Chen, ready to wade through any murky waters. Today, Venerable Huang Quan had really kicked a hard plank.
"Alright, Senior Brother."
Xiao Yan replied, popping a Pill into his mouth. He was quite angry when he saw Wang Chen trying to harm Lin Yan earlier, but with Venerable Huang Quan around, he hadn't dared to act too harshly.
At that moment, a bolt of lightning streaked through the void, closing in on Lin Xiu.
"Be careful!"
Mu Qing Luan, who happened to see this, shouted loudly.
In the flash of lightning appeared the figure of a middle-aged man, his expression furious and grim, with a killing intent almost palpable in his eyes.
"Little brat, to despise the Wind Lightning Pavilion, I'll kill you today!"
Fei Tian gritted his teeth.
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