NOVEL NEXT Chapter 25: Conflict
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Chapter 25: Conflict
Whether it was Xiao Zhan, the three Elders, or Xiao Yu, all of them were staring in shock at Xiao Yan.
At this moment, his eyes were gleaming with a crimson, fierce light, and his expression was extremely cold, completely unlike the refined and gentle image he usually portrayed.
Yao Chen, who was inside the ring, sensed Xiao Yan's unusual behavior and slightly furrowed her brows.
As a top-tier alchemist, Yao Chen's soul perception was far beyond anyone else's in the room.
Therefore, she could clearly see the black aura surrounding Xiao Yan at this moment.
That was a soul already tainted by resentment, anger, hatred, and other negative emotions!
Once she realized this, Yao Chen's eyes showed immense shock and confusion.
How could a person's negative emotions surge so drastically in an instant to the point of corrupting their very soul?!
Xiao Yu was also stunned as she looked at Xiao Yan. Although she couldn't see the black aura like Yao Chen, she could distinctly feel that the current Xiao Yan seemed so unfamiliar. This was the first time she had seen him like this.
No... wait.
Suddenly, Xiao Yu remembered something.
It wasn't the first time... It was the same as that time.
Xiao Yu recalled that she had seen Xiao Yan like this before!
Only once!
As she remembered the almost forgotten memory, Xiao Yu's face turned pale, and she quickly reached out to tightly grip Xiao Yan's shoulders, her voice filled with panic.
"Xiao Yan! Calm down! Look, I'm standing here just fine, aren't I?!"
Xiao Yan quietly stared at Xiao Yu, silent for a moment, then gently removed her hands from his shoulders and said indifferently.
"It was just luck, that's all."
After saying this, Xiao Yan turned and left the council hall, leaving Xiao Yu stunned in place. It took her a moment to recover, and she immediately rushed out, but by then, Xiao Yan was nowhere to be seen.
This is bad!!!
Xiao Yu's heart sank to the bottom. She quickly looked toward Xiao Zhan.
"Clan Leader! Take some people to the Jia Lie family! I'll try to stop Xiao Yan!"
Before Xiao Zhan could ask anything, Xiao Yu had already dashed out of the Xiao family, her long legs moving quickly as she headed straight for the Jia Lie family.
Along the way, Xiao Yu's eyes scanned the crowds, hoping to spot Xiao Yan before reaching the Jia Lie family.
However, things didn't go as she wished.
By the time Xiao Yu arrived at the Jia Lie family, seeing the numerous family guards sprawled across the ground, her face darkened.
She was too late.
"Ahhhhhhh!!!"
Suddenly, a piercing scream rang out from within the Jia Lie family. Xiao Yu's heart jolted, and she hurried inside. There, she saw Jia Lie Ao, one of the Jia Lie family guards, writhing in agony among the fallen guards.
At this moment, Jia Lie Ao had completely lost his usual imposing presence as the son of the Jia Lie family Patriarch. His arms and legs were twisted at incredibly unnatural angles. Although there was no blood, it was still horrifying to behold.
Anyone could see that both his arms and legs were broken.
Such cruel methods were certainly not something Xiao Yan would normally do.
However, Xiao Yu knew deep down that this was indeed the work of Xiao Yan!
Swoosh, swoosh.
At that moment, Xiao Yu heard the sound of something being dragged. She turned to look and saw Xiao Yan dragging someone out from the inner room.
It was the alchemist, Liu Xi, whom Xiao Yu had encountered earlier when she returned to the Xiao family!
At this moment, Liu Xi was in an utterly pitiable state. If Jia Lie Ao's broken limbs were tragic, Liu Xi's condition could only be described as monstrous!
His eyes were rolled back, his seven orifices bleeding, his mouth filled with blood, with only a few teeth remaining. His lower body was covered in blood stains!
Compared to Liu Xi, Jia Lie Ao, who was still able to scream, was fortunate beyond measure!
Looking at Liu Xi's desperate state, Xiao Yu knew this man wouldn't last much longer.
As Xiao Yan had said, Liu Xi would have no next time!
"Xiao Yan."
Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Yan with a complicated expression, opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Breaking into the Jia Lie family, breaking Jia Lie Ao's arms and legs, and tormenting the alchemist Liu Xi to this extent, any one of these actions was excessive.
But Xiao Yu deeply understood the reason for Xiao Yan's actions, and because of this, she alone could not rebuke him.
"Xiao Yan! You little bastard!!!"
A thunderous roar came from the entrance of the Jia Lie family, and Xiao Yu looked up in shock. The entrance had already been filled with members of the Jia Lie family.
The one leading them was none other than Jia Lie Ao's father, the Jia Lie family patriarch, Jia Lie Bi!
Seeing his son lying on the ground in such a miserable state, Jia Lie Bi lost all rationality. The aura of a high-ranking Da Dou Shi surged, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Xiao Yan, his right hand turning into a claw imbued with sharp wind Dou Qi, aiming to strike at Xiao Yan!
"Die, you bastard!!"
"Xiao Yan! Get out of the way!!"
Xiao Yu cried out in panic. Jia Lie Bi's sudden attack left her no time to react!
Jia Lie Bi's furious attack showed no mercy. It was clear that he intended to take Xiao Yan's life!
However, facing an attack from someone two ranks above him, Xiao Yan's expression remained firm, and he showed no intention of dodging.
Clenching his fist and gathering his Dou Qi, he punched directly at Jia Lie Bi's claw.
Boom!!!
The powerful collision created a howling wind across the battlefield!
However, the next scene left the Jia Lie family members accompanying Jia Lie Bi in a state of shock.
The Da Dou Shi Jia Lie Bi was... repelled?!
This was impossible! How could this happen?!
However, to their surprise, although Jia Lie Bi had been pushed back a few steps, Xiao Yan was undoubtedly in worse shape! His body was sent flying and deeply embedded in the wall, blood covering his body.
Yet, while the other Jia Lie family members were relieved, Jia Lie Bi stared in horror at his arm that had just fought Xiao Yan.
His arm... was broken.
(What kind of monster is this little bastard?!)
When he entered the courtyard, Jia Lie Bi had immediately sensed that Xiao Yan had reached the level of a one-star Dou Practitioner.
Just three months ago, he was a waste with only three stages of Dou Disciple! How could his cultivation increase so terrifyingly fast?!
Even if his progress was swift, he was still just a lowly Dou Practitioner! I am a high-ranking Da Dou Shi! It would be easy to deal with him!
But what Jia Lie Bi never expected was that during their clash, his own arm would be broken!
What's going on? This is a Dou Practitioner?!
Jia Lie Bi stared at Xiao Yan, who was now motionless, buried under rubble, his eyes filled with deep murderous intent.
This kid must not be left alive!
Jia Lie Bi rushed towards Xiao Yan again, but was suddenly forced back by the shadow of a whip that appeared beside him. The immense power made Jia Lie Bi feel as though he was facing a low-level Da Dou Shi!
The next moment, Xiao Yu, holding a long whip, stood in front of Xiao Yan, glaring at the distorted face of Jia Lie Bi and shouting loudly.
"Don't dare to touch him again!"
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End of Chapter
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