Chapter 673: Arriving Just in Time, The Shock of Jia Nan Academy
Hearing the cold, murderous shout from the black-robed man in the sky, Su Qian and the others' faces turned pale with fear.
"Send the signal! Notify the Yuan Sect's Black-Corner Region branch!" Su Qian ordered sternly. These mysterious individuals were overwhelmingly powerful, with most of them beyond his ability to comprehend.
"Whoosh!"
A nearby elder from Jia Nan Academy, her face tense, nodded and swiftly launched a signal flare into the sky. It exploded with a bright flash.
As the signal burst, the sound of rushing wind echoed from afar. Soon after, dozens of figures appeared, flying through the sky.
"Great Elder Su Qian, what's happening?" The three figures who arrived were middle-aged men—the Yao brothers, who had joined Mo Yu's faction some time ago.
The Yao brothers had now become high-level Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor) experts. They glared coldly at the black-robed group above, their expressions stern. In addition to their positions as elders of the Yuan Sect's branch, they were stationed as permanent guards at Jia Nan Academy, which allowed them to respond quickly to the signal.
"There's trouble," Su Qian said grimly. His gaze was fixed on the black-robed figures as he clasped his hands in greeting. "Honored guests, may I ask who you are? Has our Jia Nan Academy offended you in any way?"
"There's no offense. You're simply unlucky to be in this particular area," Soul You replied casually, showing no interest in the newly arrived experts.
"Hmph, arrogant! If you think you can touch Jia Nan Academy here in the Black-Corner Region, you'll have to get through the Yuan Sect first!" the eldest of the Yao brothers snapped. Behind him, dozens of men flapped their Dou Qi wings, releasing a surge of powerful energy that formed an imposing display.
"If it were the main force of the Yuan Sect, I might show some respect. But you—mere ants from a branch—dare to act so arrogantly in front of me? You're courting death!" Soul You sneered, waving his sleeve. Instantly, two black-robed figures moved, vanishing from sight only to reappear in the midst of the Yuan Sect's experts.
Before the experts could react, chains sliced through the air with a sharp whistling sound, piercing the chests of dozens of Yuan Sect experts in the blink of an eye.
Seeing this massacre, the eldest Yao brother's face turned ashen, and he gasped in horror, "Dou Zun (Battle Sovereign) experts?!"
"To deal with such a small place, arrogance isn't necessary. You've overestimated yourselves," Soul You said calmly, interlocking his fingers.
Down below, the students of Jia Nan Academy stared in shock at the scene unfolding in the sky. The Dou Huang (Battle King) experts, whom they had viewed as powerful role models, were completely defenseless against the two black-robed men.
"Gulp…"
Many students turned pale with fear, and panic spread rapidly.
"Elders, attack with me!" Wu Hao's eyes narrowed as he stared at the two black-robed figures. Even though he was now a one-star Dou Zun, he could still feel the overwhelming pressure radiating from them. It seemed Jia Nan Academy was truly in great danger.
But no matter how dire the situation, Wu Hao would not retreat!
With determination, he let out a fierce shout and flew into the air. Grabbing his massive sword, it automatically flew into his hand, releasing a fierce battlefield aura.
At his command, many elders took to the sky, their eyes filled with vigilance as they prepared to face the black-robed figures.
"Attack."
Soul You sneered, waving his hand again. Five black-robed figures stepped forward, and with each step, terrifying auras—each at the five-star Dou Zun level—erupted in the sky.
The overwhelming pressure caused Wu Hao and the others to feel an immense weight settle in their hearts.
In the Black-Corner Region, any faction with a single Dou Zun expert was considered top-tier. Yet these mysterious black-robed figures seemed to have several such experts at their disposal.
"Kill!"
Wu Hao roared, swinging his blood-red sword down, sending a massive red sword beam slashing through the sky toward the five figures.
"Pathetic trick!"
The five men sneered. One of them casually pointed a finger, and a black beam shot through the sky, shattering the red sword beam with ease. The remaining energy struck Wu Hao, sending him flying as he coughed up blood.
"Damn it!"
Seeing Wu Hao fall in one strike, Su Qian's heart sank. He quickly caught Wu Hao before he hit the ground. Over the years, Su Qian had also broken through to the Dou Zun level.
As Su Qian intervened, two powerful auras suddenly erupted from the depths of Jia Nan Academy. Moments later, two elder figures appeared in the sky, their faces grim as they looked at the black-robed intruders.
"Elder Bai, Elder Qian!"
Seeing these two arrive, Su Qian breathed a sigh of relief. These two were the academy's strongest fighters, both having reached the seven-star Dou Zun level. Together, they could contend with an eight-star Dou Zun.
"What's going on?" the two elders asked sternly. Even they felt a deep sense of unease in the presence of these powerful enemies. When had such terrifying individuals appeared in the Black-Corner Region?
Su Qian sighed bitterly and quickly explained the situation.
When Elder Bai and Elder Qian heard that these intruders intended to massacre Jia Nan Academy, even their composed expressions turned to fury.
"Two seven-star Dou Zuns, barely worth mentioning…" Soul You said indifferently, glancing at the two elders. He then turned to a figure beside him and said, "Deal with them. These interruptions are tiresome."
"Understood."
The man beside Soul You chuckled and stepped forward. Instantly, the sky darkened, and an overwhelming pressure—several times stronger than that of the two elders—swept across the area like a storm.
Under this immense pressure, everyone's faces, including those of Elder Bai and Elder Qian, turned pale.
"A… Dou Sheng (Battle Saint)?!"
The two elders stared in disbelief at the figure, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"Senior, what offense has Jia Nan Academy committed?" Elder Bai asked, his voice dry.
"Being associated with those two is your greatest offense," the Dou Sheng said coldly, pointing at the statues of Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. "Though even without that, your fate would have been the same."
With a mocking smile, he added, "Enough time has been wasted…"
Soul You frowned slightly. "Yes, let's finish this."
The Dou Sheng nodded and flicked his finger. Space rippled, and two fierce blasts of energy shot out like lightning, striking Elder Bai and Elder Qian. Their Dou Qi defenses shattered instantly, and they were sent flying, coughing up blood.
Seeing that even the academy's strongest elders couldn't withstand a single blow, everyone felt an icy chill run down their spines.
"These statues are really an eyesore," the Dou Sheng muttered, glancing at the towering statues of Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. His eyes gleamed with killing intent. If it weren't for those two, the Soul Clan wouldn't have suffered so many losses.
"Humph!"
With murderous intent boiling in his heart, the Dou Sheng raised his hand, conjuring a massive energy hand hundreds of meters wide, which he hurled toward the statues.
Seeing this, despair filled the hearts of everyone at Jia Nan Academy. Today, it seemed, would mark the end of the academy.
"Boom!"
Under countless eyes, the enormous energy hand slammed into the statues. However, just as it was about to make contact, a flash of lightning and a burst of fire erupted from the statues. The powerful energy hand melted away as though it were snow under the summer sun.
Everyone—both from the academy and the invading Soul Clan—was stunned. Could a Dou Sheng's attack, powerful enough to destroy the entire academy, truly be neutralized by mere statues?
"A mere half-saint dares to destroy my brother's statues?"
Amidst the shocked silence, a cold voice suddenly echoed from the top of the statues. As the dust cleared, two slender figures appeared, standing proudly under the gaze of the stunned crowd.
It was none other than Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.
Mo Yu stood with one hand behind his back, while his left hand reached out toward the Soul Clan's Dou Sheng. With a gentle grasp, the mighty Dou Sheng, who had overwhelmed the entire academy, exploded into a cloud of blood without uttering a single cry.
At the same time, Xiao Yan flicked his sleeve, and in an instant, a terrifying sea of fire spread out.
As the sea of fire swept across, the Soul Clan experts were consumed like leaves in an autumn wind, igniting and burning to ashes. Accompanied by their screams of agony, the once-mighty army of the Soul Clan was annihilated in mere moments. Under the terrifying flames, not even a trace of them remained, as if they had never existed in this world.
This shocking sight left countless people in a daze. Their eyes filled with disbelief as they looked at the two figures standing atop the statues—a silver-eyed youth and a black-robed youth. A Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) and an army powerful enough to crush the entire Black-Corner Region were wiped out just like that?
"Mo Yu?!"
"Xiao Yan?!"
As the crowd remained frozen in shock, Soul You, the lone leader left, reacted as if he had seen a ghost. His body jerked back, retreating swiftly, and his terrified scream echoed across the sky.
Hearing this familiar name, the people, who had just begun to regain hope, were struck as if by lightning...
Mo Yu?
Xiao Yan?
The two legendary students who had once left a brilliant mark in Jia Nan Academy's history?
The world fell into silence as countless eyes, filled with mixed emotions, stared at the two slender figures standing atop the statues.
Among them, the silver-eyed youth on the left was handsome yet indifferent. His strange silver eyes, filled with crackling lightning, seemed as cold and emotionless as the eyes of a god. Just standing there, he radiated an aura of natural authority, like a born king—noble and commanding.
The young man on the right had a simple, steadfast face. Unlike the silver-eyed youth, a faint, warm smile always played at the corners of his mouth. His black robe fluttered gently in the wind, and his long black hair flowed loosely. Though his appearance was unremarkable, those who looked at him felt as if they were facing an immovable mountain—vast and calm.
"Mo Yu…"
"Xiao Yan…"
Su Qian and the others stared at the two figures in extreme shock. After a brief moment, the despair in their hearts turned into overwhelming excitement. Could it be… that they were saved today?
Although no one knew the exact strength of Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, the two had effortlessly obliterated the invading enemies with a flick of their fingers. Their power far exceeded anyone's imagination.
"Sister… are they really the legendary Senior Mo Yu and Senior Xiao Yan? They're so strong! The army that even Elders Bai and Qian couldn't stop was destroyed by them in an instant…" whispered one of the students amidst the sea of people.
After a brief silence, hushed murmurs began to spread through the crowd.
All eyes were now focused on the two figures, filled with awe and admiration. For many students at Jia Nan Academy, the most mysterious and intriguing people were these two legendary seniors, shrouded in countless rumors.
After all, since the founding of Jia Nan Academy, there had never been anyone deemed worthy of having a statue built in their honor...
Elders Bai and Qian were also stunned as they looked at Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. Unlike the others, as high-level Dou Zuns, they could vaguely sense the immense strength radiating from these two. Even the former headmaster Mang Tian Chi would be far outclassed by the current Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.
Exchanging glances, Elders Bai and Qian both sighed with relief. Jia Nan Academy had been saved...
"Damn it!"
Up in the sky, Soul You's face was twisted in horror as he stared at the two figures who had suddenly appeared. Without hesitation, he turned and fled.
Although he had never directly fought Mo Yu or Xiao Yan, even a powerful figure like Soul Miesheng had fallen at Mo Yu's hands. How could he, Soul You, dare to challenge them? He was well aware that his strength was nowhere near that of Soul Miesheng.
Many people were momentarily stunned again by this, but soon after, several students felt their blood boiling with excitement. Their eyes burned with admiration as they watched the two figures.
This is what true strength looks like!
Without even needing to lift a finger, their mere presence was enough to scare away evil!
Their commanding presence was enough to leave these young students trembling with excitement.
"Since you're here, why leave in such a hurry?" Mo Yu said calmly, looking at the fleeing Soul You. With a flick of his finger, a bolt of lightning shot out, streaking towards Soul You.
"Boom!"
In an instant, a terrifying wave of lightning surged forward at incredible speed, catching up to the fleeing Soul You. His body was instantly cut in half by the lightning strike, and even his soul was consumed by the violent power.
In his final moments, Soul You's bloodshot eyes fixed on Mo Yu, filled with hatred as he let out one last, venomous cry.
"Mo Yu, you can't protect them! When the full army of the Soul Clan arrives, you will all die!"
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