"Lin Dong, Junior Brother, leave Lei Qian to me. You guys handle the rest. No problem, right?"
Wang Yan stared intently at Lei Qian in front of him and said to Lin Dong beside him. Lin Dong originally wanted to test his own strength, but seeing that Wang Yan and Lei Qian had old grudges, he didn't argue with him and nodded.
"Don't worry, Senior Brother Wang Yan, they're just a bunch of clowns who can't make any waves!"
"Tch! You Dao Sect people, each one has a bigger mouth than the last. I just don't know if your strength is as big as your mouths."
Lei Qian sneered, glanced at Jiang Tao beside him, signaled to Jiang Tao, and then, with lightning flashing around him, directly rushed towards Wang Yan.
Seeing this, Wang Yan also didn't back down at all. The aura in his body instantly released, and the giant sword also appeared in his hand. Then, he directly met Lei Qian's attack.
"Bang!"
Above the giant sword, the heavy Sword Qi collided with the lightning on Lei Qian's palm, immediately erupting a very impressive energy fluctuation. Fortunately, the surrounding experts were all quite strong and not afraid, but they still tacitly retreated some distance, leaving the space for the Dao Sect and Yuan Gate disciples.
However, the adventurers watching from all around were also somewhat surprised by the strength of Wang Yan and Lei Qian. However, compared to Lei Qian, everyone was obviously more shocked by Wang Yan's power.
Lei Qian was, after all, one of the Yuan Gate Three Little Kings. Although the Yuan Gate had just been blocked at their ancestral home and beaten up by the Sword Saint not long ago, the strength of the Yuan Gate was still beyond doubt, especially the quality of the Yuan Gate disciples. This could be seen from the worries of many rogue cultivators towards the Dao Sect when the Dao Sect and others entered the city before.
Little Thunder King Lei Qian was a person who had retreated unscathed from the hands of a Life Profound Realm expert. His strength was extremely powerful, and some well-informed people even knew that Wang Yan had fought with Little Thunder King Lei Qian before. That time, Wang Yan fled in embarrassment. If the Dao Sect hadn't secretly rescued him, Wang Yan would probably be dead.
But now, how long has it been? Wang Yan was already able to fight Lei Qian to a standstill, not at all at a disadvantage, and even, vaguely, it seemed that Wang Yan still had a slight advantage.
"Bang!"
After Wang Yan and Lei Qian exchanged blows, the two quickly retreated, each landing at the forefront of their teams.
Wang Yan looked at Lei Qian with a bit of surprise in his eyes, but he mercilessly mocked him.
"Hehe, I didn't expect that you, Lei Qian, would regress the more you practice. Could it be that you were scared out of your wits by my Eldest Senior Brother not long ago?"
At the moment of the exchange just now, Wang Yan noticed something was wrong. He could feel that Lei Qian's body was hiding even more powerful power, but at the same time, the operation of Lei Qian's Thunder Emperor Scripture was somewhat stagnant. Otherwise, Wang Yan would not have faintly suppressed Lei Qian during the exchange just now. After all, it hadn't been long since he broke through to the Half-Step Life Profound Realm.
After Lei Qian heard Wang Yan's ridicule, his face became even more gloomy. Wang Yan was right. Lei Qian didn't know what was going on. Ever since he received the Sect Leader's gift, although his strength had greatly improved, the operation of the Thunder Emperor Scripture had become more and more stagnant, as if the Thunder Emperor Scripture was resisting the power in his body.
Regarding this, Lei Qian was also somewhat puzzled. He vaguely felt that the power in his body seemed to conflict with the Thunder Emperor Scripture, but he could do nothing about it.
In fact, what Lei Qian didn't know was that he had missed a huge opportunity.
The Thunder Emperor Scripture was the Thunder Emperor's inheritance. If Lei Qian had not been Demonic Contamination, he would have had a chance to enter the Thunder Emperor Cave Abode and hopefully become the Thunder Emperor's successor.
After all, according to Dao tradition, Lei Qian, who cultivated the Thunder Emperor Scripture, was equivalent to the Thunder Emperor's successor. Going to the Thunder Emperor Cave Abode, he would basically be recognized by the Thunder Emperor as the first successor, and he would have a chance to inherit the Thunder Ancestor Symbol, even with the Ancestral Stone present.
Ancestor Symbol controllers respect the Ancestral Stone, but it doesn't mean they will listen to the Ancestral Stone. They will all have their own judgments and will do their best to do something for this world with their remaining strength.
It was a pity that Lei Qian lost such a huge opportunity. Of course, even if he was given the opportunity, Lei Qian would still not be able to seize it, because his temperament was ultimately much worse.
"Hmph, it's enough to deal with you!"
Lei Qian snorted coldly, and the flashing lightning once again enveloped his fist. Seeing this, Wang Yan's eyes also showed a bit of seriousness. No matter what, Lei Qian's strength was not bad, not to mention that this guy deliberately hid his strength.
At the moment, Lei Qian and Wang Yan once again exchanged blows. The great sword and thunder fist constantly intertwined in the air, and waves of powerful Origin Power fluctuations spread out.
"Jiang Tao, let me see how much you've improved!"
Qing Ye, who was watching the battle from the side, saw that Wang Yan had stabilized Lei Qian, and even faintly gained the upper hand, turned his attention to Jiang Tao.
Inverted the Heavenly Cycle! This is simply inverting the Heavenly Cycle!
Jiang Tao's nose was almost crooked after hearing Qing Ye's words. When did a guy who had repeatedly lost to him dare to shout at him like this? Did he really think he was also a Sword Saint?
"Humph, since you're seeking death, then I'll let you see the gap between you and me!"
Jiang Tao snorted coldly, and the Origin Power fluctuations within his body were released, impressively possessing the strength of the Nirvana Realm Peak. Qing Ye sneered at the sight, and the Origin Power fluctuations within his body were also released. Although slightly inferior to Jiang Tao, he also possessed the realm of the Nine Yuan Nirvana Realm.
In the next moment, Jiang Tao and Qing Ye attacked each other in unison. Seeing this, the other Dao Sect disciples and Yuan Gate disciples also emitted extremely powerful Origin Power fluctuations from their bodies, pressing towards each other.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the arena became tense. On the open space, Wang Yan and Lei Qian, Qing Ye and Jiang Tao, were fighting fiercely in two groups.
Standing at the forefront of the Dao Sect disciples, Lin Dong narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze slowly moving away from Wang Yan and Qing Ye. Wang Yan was able to slightly suppress Lei Qian, and although Qing Ye was at a disadvantage, he hadn't fallen too far behind. Naturally, there was no need for Lin Dong to stand guard, so Lin Dong focused his attention on the Yuan Gate disciples.
After a quick glance, Lin Dong looked at the two figures in front of the Yuan Gate disciples. Judging from their positions, they seemed to be among the Yuan Gate Eight Spirit Generals.
"Let's all come at me together, I'm in a hurry."
Lin Dong took a step forward, and then, he spoke extremely arrogantly in a calm tone, causing the expressions of Shen Yun and Xia Yan, who were standing at the forefront of the Yuan Gate disciples, to instantly turn gloomy.
"Heh, the Dao Sect disciples, one by one, their strength isn't strong, but their tone is extremely arrogant. If you didn't know better, you'd think you were the Sword Saint!"
After Shen Yun sneered, he directly stepped out, and an aura no weaker than Jiang Tao's swept out from his body. Xia Yan, who was beside him, also stepped forward, his cold gaze falling on Lin Dong, and he said with a grin.
"Tsk tsk, Dao Sect disciples, if they were to watch you die in our hands, yet be powerless to do anything, it should be very sad, right? Just like the previous Sect Tournament!"
However, just as Xia Yan finished speaking, the ferocious aura on Wang Yan's body, who was competing with Lei Qian, instantly soared. After forcing Lei Qian back with a single move, his cold gaze fell on Xia Yan, causing Xia Yan to feel a chill all over his body.
"Lin Dong, junior brother."
Wang Yan called out in a cold voice, and Lin Dong responded softly upon hearing this.
"Wang Yan, senior brother, don't worry, leave it to me!"
Wang Yan didn't speak upon hearing this, but silently nodded. However, his gaze fell on Lei Qian, whose aura had risen a notch, and he roared in a low voice.
"Lei Qian, prepare to die!"
The moment the voice fell, a ferocious aura poured out from the great sword in Wang Yan's hand, causing many onlookers to narrow their eyes.
Although this aura was only at the Half-Step Life Profound Realm, it was already enough to threaten experts at the Life Profound Realm Initial Stage.
"I didn't expect the Dao Sect disciples' strength to increase so quickly this year."
Many experts were secretly shocked. Most people had a good understanding of the Dao Sect disciples' strength. Although it was very impressive, it was definitely not this strong. At least, it wasn't this terrifying a year ago.
And to be able to have such a huge improvement within a year, it must be greatly related to those Sword Saints, right? It was also possible that the Dao Sect was allocating more resources.
In fact, these people's guesses were not wrong. Although Lin Xuan didn't teach the Dao Sect disciples much, he had taught Lin Dong, Ying Xiaoxiao, and others. These people would often guide the Dao Sect disciples in their cultivation.
In addition, there was another reason, and that was luck.
Lin Xuan's arrival had greatly increased the Dao Sect's luck. In addition, Ying Huanhuan's awakening had also greatly increased the Dao Sect's luck, thereby helping the Dao Sect disciples' cultivation.
Faced with the angry Wang Yan, Lei Qian also became serious, because even Lei Qian was under great pressure from the current Wang Yan, unless he unleashed all of his strength.
But this was impossible. For the sake of the Yuan Gate's grand plan, Lei Qian could only endure the urge to completely erupt and fight Wang Yan, and was directly suppressed by Wang Yan.
On the other side, Lin Dong was staring at Xia Yan and Shen Yun with a cold gaze. Although he was looking at the two of them, Lin Dong's attention was mainly on Xia Yan.
Although Wang Yan didn't say it explicitly, Lin Dong knew that he wanted the other party to die. After all, Lin Dong was also very clear about the grudges between the Dao Sect and the Yuan Gate in the previous Sect Tournament.
At this moment, Xia Yan was not just exposing Wang Yan's scars, but the entire Dao Sect's scars.
"The two of you, are you ready to die?"
However, before the word 'ready' was finished, Lin Dong's figure had already disappeared from the spot.
In the next instant, Shen Yun's expression suddenly changed. Then, he raised his hand and slapped towards the side. Just as Shen Yun's palm struck, a dragon claw covered in cyan scales silently appeared in the space, fiercely grabbing towards Shen Yun.
The dragon claw collided with the palm in the air. Instantly, two enormous forces erupted, sending both Shen Yun and Lin Dong staggering back a few steps.
After landing, Lin Dong's expression was completely normal, while Shen Yun's face sank. The enormous force just now made the bones in Shen Yun's arm ache for a while.
This guy, although he's only at the Eight Yuan Nirvana Realm, his strength actually makes me feel pressured, and that terrifying power is even more frightening!
Shen Yun was secretly shocked in his heart, and his eyes that looked at Lin Dong carried a bit of horror. Just a simple exchange just now, and Shen Yun had suffered a small loss.
And Lin Dong, who had just landed, directly raised his hand and slapped towards his back. There, a large hand also appeared out of thin air. It was Xia Yan, who was standing aside, who seized the opportunity and directly attacked Lin Dong.
"Bang!"
The moment the dragon claw and the palm intersected, the corner of Lin Dong's mouth curled up into an arc. Immediately afterwards, spiritual power swept out from the Niwan Palace, carrying a special power that instantly stiffened Xia Yan's body.
Xia Yan was stunned for a moment, because he could clearly feel everything, but he just couldn't move himself at this moment.
This was a special treasure that Ying Xuanzi had specially given to Lin Dong some time ago.
No matter what, Lin Dong was also the object of cultivation chosen by Yan, the Ancestral Stone spirit, and also a Dao Sect disciple. Ying Xuanzi naturally had to invest some resources in Lin Dong.
It wasn't that Ying Xuanzi didn't want to give more, but he was worried that too many treasures would affect Yan's cultivation plan. In the end, the treasure that Lin Dong chose was the Stasis Talisman.
Of course, what Ying Xuanzi didn't know was that it wasn't actually a Stasis Talisman, but a real Stasis Divine Talisman. However, it was damaged in the ancient war, but it could barely work, and it was just right for Lin Dong now.
If it was a complete Stasis Divine Talisman, with Lin Dong's current spiritual power, even if he activated the Stasis Divine Talisman, his Niwan Palace would be instantly drained, which would be completely harmful to Lin Dong.
And at this moment, Xia Yan was briefly paused by Lin Dong using the Stasis Divine Talisman. But just for this moment, with the distance between Xia Yan and Lin Dong being only a short distance away, it was enough for Lin Dong to attack.
Lin Dong's other dragon claw suddenly protruded, directly grabbing towards Xia Yan's neck. By the time Xia Yan broke free from the time stasis, the cold dragon claw had already landed on the skin of his neck.
In an instant, the cold aura of death directly engulfed Xia Yan. Just then, a stern shout came from afar.
"Stop!"
When Xia Yan heard that familiar voice, a hint of joy could not help flashing in his eyes, but the next moment, Xia Yan's eyes widened instantly.
When Lin Dong heard the angry shout, the movement in his hand could not help but pause slightly. That powerful aura did make Lin Dong very afraid, but it was only fear.
What's more, when has Lin Dong ever been afraid of other people's threats? Not to mention, Lin Xuan was sitting in the city, what was Lin Dong afraid of?
In the next instant, Lin Dong's eyes turned cold, and the dragon claw instantly exerted force, suddenly piercing Xia Yan's throat. Then, he directly carried Xia Yan's corpse and retreated to the front of the Dao Sect disciples' team.