A fight [2]

Yan stumbled back, clutching his jaw in shock and pain.

"You dare…" Yan growled, his voice trembling as he forced himself to stand upright.

Flames surged around his fists again, but there was a noticeable hesitation in his stance now.

Xuan Yan tilted his head slightly and showed a faint smile.

Yan roared, flames erupting around him in a fiery explosion. "Don't get cocky, brat! My second soul ring ability—Inferno Burst!"

A surge of fire spiraled out from Yan's body, transforming the arena into a blazing inferno.

*WWOOOSHH* The ground cracked and sizzled under the intense heat.

"Woahh!"

"Back off..."

Spectators gasped, some stepping back instinctively, but Xuan Yan remained unbothered.

The firestorm roared toward him and Xuan Yan's eyes narrowed looking at the fire storm.

"Is standing still all you've got?!" Yan muttered, his flames closing in.

But as the fiery wave crashed down, Xuan Yan's body blurred again, effortlessly dodging the strike. 'If the attack didn't hit me, its useless.'

Yan clicked his tongue in irritation "Thia brat dodged it again."

Xuan Yan didn't give him time to process it.

*fwoosh* With an explosive burst of speed, he appeared right in front of Yan, his fist already drawn back.

Bam!

The punch landed squarely on Yan's chest, sending him skidding across the arena floor.

Before Yan could stop his momentum, Xuan Yan was already there as he pulled back his fist...

Thwack! Bam! Crack!

A left hook to the ribs, a knee to the stomach, an elbow to the shoulder.

"GUH!" Yan could barely raise his arms to defend himself as he was pushed further back, each strike stripping away what little dignity he had left.

"Is that it?" Xuan Yan uttered as he delivered a spinning kick to Yan's side.

The impact lifted Yan off his feet, slamming him into the arena wall.

Boom!

"Urgh!" Yan groaned, slumping to the ground as his chest heaved up and down, struggling to catch his breath.

His flames sputtered weakly, and he struggled to push himself up, his body trembling from the beating.

The arena fell silent except for Yan's ragged breathing.

The fiery aura around him was completely extinguished, leaving him defeated on the ground.

Xuan Yan dusted off his hands and looked at Teacher Mei, who had been watching them. "I believe this concludes the match, Teacher."

Mei's lips curved into a small smile. "Impressive. You've certainly lived up to your reputation as the Pope's disciple."

The crowd erupted into cheers and applause.

Xuan Yan turned back to Hu Liena, who stood watching with a proud smile.

Walking close to her, he smiled "Shall we go, Sister Nana?"

Hu Liena laughed softly and nodded her head. "Of course, Yan'er. Let's leave before the next challenger gets any ideas."

Mo Xie who was among the crowd watching the match, stood there dumbfounded "He easily.. beat that guy? Huh?"

...

It was already evening-

Hu Liena and Xuan Yan were walking through the hall on their way to Bib Dong's private quarters.

"Usually when there is a business deal, the teacher will be in the hall, otherwise, she will be in the place where the teacher lives." 

"Hmm..." Xuan Yan nodded and soon they reached the wooden house.

Opening the door, the two of them stepped in and at the same time, Bib Dong also walked downstairs.

Seeing her in normal clothes, Xuan Yan's gaze softened 'She is really beautiful...'

Looking at them, Bibi Dong smiled "Come and sit, I need to talk with you."

The two nodded obediently and moved to the plush couch in the center of the room, sitting side by side.

Bibi Dong reached out and softly ruffled Xuan Yan's hair "I heard Yan'er caused a commotion in the academy."

Hearing this, Xuan Yan was quite embarrassed and smiled wryly "Teacher..."

Meanwhile, Hu Liena giggled seeing Xuan Yan being embarrassed "Yan was trying to pick a fight with little brother, and in the end, he got beaten."

Bibi Dong nodded her head with a chuckle as she looked at Xuan Yan "I did hear the details about the fight."

*ahem* With a light cough, Xuan Yan looked at Bibi Dong with an innocent smile "Well, he is the one who challenged me first, If I refused his challenge, they would call me a coward and my dear teacher's reputation would also be damaged. So, I accepted his challenge."

Dear teacher? Bibi Dong's gaze softened and she couldn't help but chuckle, gently pinching his cheek 'It seems like he is gradually getting used to that atmosphere and getting close to us.'

Keeping her smile, he pinched his cheek harder "Oh? So you were fighting to protect my reputation, hm? You really do have a sweet little mouth, don't you?"

"Well, it's not a problem anyway. You can do any ruckus in the academy. I don't mind it. But don't spoil my name and Spirit Hall's name. After all, you're going to carry a significant title in the future."

Xuan Yan tilted his head curiously, sensing something in her words. "Teacher... what do you mean?"

Bibi Dong's eyes softened, and she leaned forward, "I've decided, you will become the Holy Son of Spirit Hall."

Xuan Yan blinked in surprise "Holy Son?"

Nodding her head, Bibi Dong replied "Mhm.. you would have great responsibility."

Xuan Yan nodded his head "Yes, Teacher... I will work hard."

Hu Liena was also happy for Xuan Yan and spoke "Congratulations, Yan'er."

"Hehe..."

...

Next day morning-

Lying on the bed, Xuan Yan was looking at the system panel in front of him

[Ding!]

[Congratulations! Host for completing the mission perfectly.]

[Received rewards: Void devouring flame (suppressed)]

[Void devouring flame; It is one of the 22 heavenly flames. It is born from nothingness. This Flame is highly mysterious, and is said to be able to devour the heavens and the skies, and possess the ability to swallow all things.]

His gaze squinted in thought 'It surely is a powerful flame but it is still suppressed by this world consciousness. I can't use the power of the flame to the full extent.'

'Same with my martial spirit, EA, even though it is one of the world-destroying weapons, it is still suppressed by this world. I need to get out of this world to unlock its true potential.'

'These anime powers would easily tip off the balance in this world, so the world conscious regulates anything flowing into the world to be balanced.'

As he was thinking, he heard a sudden knock on his door "Yan'er."

"Senior Sister? come in."

Hu Liena opened the door and stepped in "Yan'er, are you coming to the Academy today?"

Xuan Yan who was lying on the bed upside down, shook his head, his voice muffled against the pillow "No, Senior Sister."

With a shake of her head, she walked to him and sat beside him on the bed "You just attended one day and already tired of it?"

Xuan Yan chuckled and nodded "Mhm... I am going to sleep more."

She shook her head helplessly "Then I am leaving... see you later, Yan'er."

"Mhm.."

...

Later that day, Xuan Yan just roamed around Spirit Hall, looking at the grandeur of its architecture.

Every corridor was lined with intricate carvings and murals, each depicting legendary spirit masters and significant moments in Spirit Hall's history.

As he walked aimlessly, his steps took him deeper into the Hall until he 'accidentally'.. yeah, very accidentally reached a specific door.

He had a faint guess whose room could it be and at this time, he heard footsteps from behind.

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