Chapter 187: Injury to Su Qian, Two Protectors
The strong wind behind him pressed in, leaving Han Feng with no choice but to keep moving.
After unleashing his strongest move and failing to kill Lin Xiu, he realized it was futile.
As for the Heavenly Flame, having witnessed Lin Xiu deal with the Fallen Heart Flame, Han Feng understood even more clearly that his Sea Heart Flame was simply useless against Lin Xiu.
"Protector Xuan!!"
Sensing Lin Xiu approaching from behind, Han Feng had to call for help once again.
"Don't struggle. That guy doesn't have time for you now. Just relax."
Lin Xiu's figure appeared behind Han Feng, his right fist raised like a bow, accurately hitting Han Feng's back.
Boom!
It was like being struck by a Sixth Rank Magic Beast.
Han Feng's Dou Qi Armor shattered, and he was sent flying like a cannonball.
Along the way, five or six streets of houses were completely demolished.
Lin Xiu landed on a flash of lightning, appearing again amidst the ruins.
Dou Qi surged, whipping up a wild wind.
The rising smoke and dust were quickly dispersed, revealing Han Feng's miserable figure covered in blood among the rubble of stones and bricks.
"It seems like I'm a bit late..."
Just as Lin Xiu was preparing to finish him off, a strange laughter echoed, followed by a deep voice drifting into Lin Xiu's ears.
Before Lin Xiu could react to the flashing lights before his eyes, a powerful force struck him, sending his body flying.
Because this force did not enter his body, Lin Xiu couldn't resist and was thrown backward.
And where he had been standing before, Medusa stood quietly. She lifted her jade hand and gripped a chain shimmering with dark light.
At the end of the chain, a mass of black mist swirled, within which faintly gleamed two points resembling human eyes.
"Another two Dou Ancestors?!"
"What on earth did Han Feng do to deserve such retribution?"
"What force do these two belong to? I've never heard of them in the Black-Corner Region before. To possess two Dou Ancestors, they must not be ordinary."
Just as the spectators were still digesting the fact that Han Feng had been truly defeated, suddenly seeing two Dou Ancestors joining the fray caused their emotions to fluctuate wildly, making it hard to remain calm.
"Protector Wu, you could have been a little early"
The tone of Protector Xuan carried a hint of resentment.
"We agreed it would be two months later. You changed the time at the last minute, and I still have many matters to handle in Jia Ma."
Their positions seemed evenly matched, and Protector Wu showed no intention of indulging the other.
His voice was low, "We agreed to deal with Su Qian alone. How come another Dou Ancestor has shown up?"
"You're asking me? Who should I ask?" Protector Xuan retorted in irritation.
Han Feng, now unconscious and on the brink of life and death, so they had no chance to inquire from him.
"What do we do now?" Protector Wu asked.
Their Hall of Souls had not yet openly appeared. Generally, they wouldn't intervene unless it involved Souls. If they aroused suspicion from those clans, it could jeopardize the chief's plan. Upon returning to the hall, they would face punishment from the Hall Master.
Typically, members of the Hall of Souls only emerged after major battles or in places where Souls existed. Even in the chaotic Black-Corner Region, they wouldn't dare to openly slaughter or plunder Souls, instead concealing their actions with Black Storms.
"Take Han Feng back to the hall first."
Protector Xuan naturally understood the rules of the hall and had no intention of prolonging the conflict with Su Qian.
Mainly because their manpower wasn't fully assembled yet, they couldn't set up a large formation for the time being.
More importantly, the two Dou Emperor Souls they had previously collected had not been processed yet.
Otherwise, he would have the confidence to create Savage Souls and confront Su Qian and the other Dou Ancestor alone.
"Okay."
Protector Wu agreed readily.
Not far away, every word spoken by the two Protectors reached Lin Xiu's ears.
Always one to keep his promises, how could he stand by and watch them do what they want?
"Medusa, hold him off for a while."
Lin Xiu commanded.
After saying this, he dashed towards where Han Feng was.
This guy...
Medusa glanced at Lin Xiu that gave her an order. Every time, he chose such critical moments, leaving no room for objections.
Silently noting another point, Medusa's gaze locked onto the mass of black mist. With a swift movement, she intercepted directly between the mist and Han Feng.
"Medusa, does your Snake People Tribe want to make enemies with our Hall of Souls?" Protector Wu shouted angrily.
Hall of Souls? He actually knows my identity?
Medusa was taken aback for a moment, then furrowed her brow. "Neither human nor ghost, yet you dare address me directly by name?!"
As she spoke, a chain shot out from the black mist.
With a virtual grip of her jade hand, a Seven-Colored Snake Sword appeared in Medusa's palm. She raised her hand and swung.
Clang clang!
There was a rapid collision, emitting sounds akin to the clash of gold and iron.
On the other side, Lin Xiu arrived beside Han Feng.
Without wasting words, he focused his thoughts. Invisible flames appeared and descended onto Han Feng.
The Sea Heart Flame sensed its master was in danger and automatically emerged from Han Feng's body to protect him.
"Flame Soul Separation Technique!"
Lin Xiu swiftly formed hand seals, immobilizing the Sea Heart Flame. The invisible flames successfully entered Han Feng's body.
"Ah..."
Intense pain jolted Han Feng awake. As he opened his eyes, he saw Lin Xiu's cold and indifferent expression.
The flames consumed his vision. Han Feng's last memory froze on Lin Xiu's face and a blurry figure that flashed over him.
"Be careful! Lin Xiu!"
Burning away most of Han Feng's body, Lin Xiu directed the flames towards Han Feng's head.
Suddenly, shouts from the elders and Su Qian echoed in his ears.
Next to him, the void distorted, and a sinister spirit emerged, claws outstretched towards him.
The spirit's face contorted, eyes glowing red, its fingers extended with sharp nails, about half a foot long, gleaming black like obsidian.
There seemed to be a certain aura on its claws, slicing through the air and making it thick and viscous.
Seeing no way to avoid it, starlight emitted from Lin Xiu's body as he prepared to take the attack head-on.
Just then, the void in front of him distorted, and a figure in black robes appeared.
Su Qian, with white hair and a solemn expression, directly intercepted the attack for him. His face twitched slightly as the claws made contact with his skin, showing little outward change. However, soon after, his complexion darkened rapidly.
"Grand Elder!"
Lin Xiu snapped out of it, startled.
The whole sequence of events, while described at length, actually occurred in a very brief moment.
"Don't worry, it's nothing serious."
Su Qian gently pressed Lin Xiu's shoulder and swiftly moved him about seven to eight meters to the side.
Boom!
A chain landed where they had just been standing, creating a large crater in the ground.
"My Savage Soul is not fully condensed yet, but the Evil Qi within it is not to be underestimated. Originally, I might not have been so determined."
"But now... Su Qian, now that you've been affected by my Evil Qi, how much of your strength can you still muster?"
"Can you protect him a second time after the first?"
Within the black mist, Protector Xuan emitted a sinister laugh, brimming with arrogance and satisfaction.
Clearly, he hadn't expected Su Qian, a Dou Ancestor, to willingly take injury for a Dou Emperor student.
In fact, Lin Xiu hadn't reacted yet. Seeing Su Qian's complexion darken, a surge of resentment welled up within him.
But with Su Qian's hand on his shoulder, Lin Xiu hesitated to move hastily.
How could he kill that guy?!
Lin Xiu's mind raced, considering options. Should he enhance his power? Summon Venerable Tian Huo? Or fuse with the Heavenly Flame to create a Fire Lotus?
The higher the realm, the greater the gap between each level. This was the first time Lin Xiu had felt so powerless in a cross-tier battle.
The disparity between a Dou Emperor and a Dou Ancestor wasn't something easily bridged.
"When I make a move, you run! Head to the Academy! Remember, your talent is exceptional, just too young. As long as you live, your future holds great promise. Don't waste your life here!"
Su Qian calmly whispered.
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