thefictionvixens 983. We have no choice but to fight.
983. We have no choice but to fight.
Lei Jingxiao and Wei Jiangyuan were currently watching the battle between Xiao Yan and the Western Dragon King. Although the two cooperated seamlessly and temporarily held off the Western Dragon King, the difference in strength was too great, and they were soon completely suppressed. After losing their fighting ability, their hands and feet were bound by the Dou Qi of the Dragon Clan's Dou Sheng experts. Now, seeing Xiao Yan's momentum halted and Zi Yan's situation worsening, Lei Jingxiao was extremely anxious.
"Old Wei, do you think my older brother can win?"
Wei Jiangyuan shook his head helplessly, revealing a wry smile: "You're watching too, and now you're asking me? Isn't that because you're not entirely sure yourself?"
Having his thoughts exposed, Lei Jingxiao felt quite frustrated. As a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) expert, he understood the gap between Dou Sheng. Xiao Yan's true form was currently only a one-star Dou Sheng, and even with the enhancement of three Dou Di (Battle Emperor) clan markings, his strength was limited to a two-star Dou Sheng. The fact that he could briefly hold his own against the Western Dragon King and remain undefeated was already a remarkable achievement. But today, simply keeping the Western Dragon King occupied wasn't enough; he had to defeat him!
However, the difference between maintaining a stalemate and winning a battle is truly enormous. Even if the two of them had great confidence in Xiao Yan, they dared not believe that Xiao Yan could do it.
Wei Jiangyuan's eyes were fixed on the battlefield between Xiao Yan and the Western Dragon King, his tone full of worry: "And even if it continues, I don't think it can last much longer. Have you noticed something?"
Lei Jingxiao was extremely sensitive to matters of battle, and lowered his voice to answer, "You mean, the problem of my elder brother's battle qi depletion?"
Wei Jiangyuan nodded: "Having fought and killed three Dragon Clan Battle Saints in succession, and unleashed a series of Heaven-Rank Battle Techniques, I think even Old Xiao's Battle Qi is almost exhausted by now. His final all-out attack is most likely coming soon."
"But it's no use!" Lei Jingxiao's tone was filled with deep worry. "The Western Dragon King hasn't expended any energy at all. Even if my elder brother wanted to fight desperately, it would be difficult to shake him!"
"You feel similarly to me. Now, our only hope is that Xiao Yan didn't come alone this time." Wei Jiangyuan's words made it clear that if they wanted to break the deadlock, they would need more help. Xiao Yan alone couldn't turn the situation around.
After the Western Dragon King made his move, the Northern Dragon King also completely withdrew his attention. Regardless of what Xiao Yan had done before, he could no longer cause any trouble, and he continued to focus all his attention on Zi Yan in front of him.
"Northern Dragon King, once Xiao Yan rescues me, I will execute you in front of all my clansmen!"
The Northern Dragon King opened his eyes, staring intently at Zi Yan, his gaze filled with icy coldness: "Niece Zi Yan, there's no need to pretend now. You're definitely not leaving today!"
Although Zi Yan wanted to refute, she knew the Northern Dragon King was right. This Dragon Transformation Demon Array was a true forbidden technique of the Dragon Clan, precisely because once activated, it allowed members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan to devour each other's flesh and blood, making it extremely domineering and bloody. This power came far too easily, yet it was built upon the bloodshed of clansmen killing and eating each other, so it had always been absolutely forbidden.
Now, I don't know where the Northern Dragon King learned this method from, and he even gained the upper hand. Without external help, even if I have already consumed the Dragon Emperor's Origin Fruit, I can only watch helplessly as the power and my life are forcibly taken by the Northern Dragon King.
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As Xiao Yan was being sent flying by the Western Dragon King's palms, he was once again amazed by the powerful strength of a three-star Dou Sheng.
During the process of being swatted away, the four primordial flames that were still outside obeyed Xiao Yan's command and returned to his body. The reason for retrieving these flames was that while they were effective against ordinary Dou Sheng, the current difference in strength between himself and the Western Dragon King was too great, and having the flames scattered would be detrimental to his combat. Moreover, the Dou Technique that Xiao Yan would use next required all the flames to be gathered together.
"Try this."
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, molten flames rapidly appeared from eight directions, gathering in Xiao Yan's palm. The violent power quickly gathered, and together with Xiao Yan's five different flames, it continuously generated even stronger power.
"Celestial-Rank Battle Technique, Ninefold Crimson Tide!"
Ninefold Crimson Tide is the most extensive and powerful of all Xiao Yan's fighting techniques. With its full power unleashed, all the dragons could clearly see, upon looking up, that waves—waves formed from intensely hot, molten lava—appeared within the previously empty space!
Ninefold Crimson Tide was the first Heaven-Rank Battle Technique Xiao Yan learned. After using it countless times throughout his hundred lifetimes, he became even more proficient at it. Xiao Yan pointed at the Western Dragon King, and a massive wave of lava, like a tidal wave, surged down upon him!
The crimson flames made the Western Dragon King's figure appear somewhat small. The most terrifying power within could change position at Xiao Yan's will, so no matter where the Western Dragon King was, he couldn't escape. However, the Western Dragon King had no intention of dodging; he simply extended his fists, the dragon scales on them shimmering with an eerie light.
Unlike ordinary ancient dragons, the Western Dragon King's scales shimmered with multicolored light at this moment. His hands didn't even look like they were covered in scales, but rather like a handful of colorful gemstones.
As his palms were completely covered in colorful scales, a look of pride appeared in the eyes of the Western Dragon King.
No matter how many tricks you try, I will defeat them with force!
The Western Dragon King cleaved Xiao Yan's first crimson tide in two with his bare hands, forming a blade with his palms.
This is the physical body of a dragon, this is the physical strength cultivated to its peak. In terms of physical strength alone, the Western Dragon King even dares to challenge the Northern Dragon King.
However, Xiao Yan's Ninefold Crimson Tide wouldn't stop because of this. With the first layer broken, the second, third, and fourth layers, each even more powerful and fierce, followed immediately...
With his hand strikes, palm strikes, fist strikes, and elbow strikes, the Western Dragon King's body, enhanced by the colorful dragon scales, possessed greatly improved defensive and offensive capabilities, making his fighting style increasingly brutal and domineering. As he himself said, it seemed he intended to destroy Xiao Yan's offensive solely through brute force.
When Xiao Yan's fifth crimson tide arrived, his expression turned slightly serious, because the fifth crimson tide had changed from ordinary fighting spirit flames to the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame!
The temperature and destructive power both soared, and the Western Dragon King also felt a bit of pressure, but then his eyes were filled with excitement.
As his battle qi surged, the colorful scales on his body slightly curled up, revealing gaps in the middle, from which streams of strange light continuously spewed out. The Western Dragon King clasped his hands together, forcing the fifth layer of the Crimson Tide to retreat.