BTTH : Emperor Yang

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A scorching pillar of dark-red magma shot upward, erupting violently from the tip of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.

In that instant, the energy throughout the entire Inner Academy suddenly surged into a frenzy.

Splash—

Endless magma rained down from the sky like a torrential downpour.

Screee—

As the Fallen Heart Flame broke through the tower's seal, a sharp, excited screech burst from within the downpour of magma like thunder, shaking the heavens.

A formless sonic wave spread outward along with the overwhelming magma rain, engulfing everything around it.

Wherever the magma landed, fierce flames surged skyward.

In the blink of an eye, everything within a hundred meters of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower was transformed into a raging sea of fire.

From within the rain of magma, a massive, translucent fire python, stretching dozens of meters long, shot into the sky and twisted and coiled through the void, swimming freely.

Sensing the long-lost feeling of freedom, the python's enormous triangular eyes flashed with an intensely human-like ecstasy.

In the distance, countless students watched in stunned horror as the giant creature burst forth from the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.

No one had ever imagined that such a terrifying entity had been hiding in the place where they often trained!

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"All Elders, heed my command—form the 'Thousand Layer Sealing Formation'!" Su Qian's voice rang out sharply.

"Yes, sir!"

The eighteen elders floating in the sky immediately responded in unison.

In the next instant, eighteen surging auras of Dou Qi shot forth like lightning. These powerful energy streams refracted into countless, finer threads of energy.

The energy interwove rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, an extremely intricate energy web took shape in the sky above.

This multicolored web refracted constantly, forming layer upon layer—visibly overlapping like a thousand stacked veils—radiating an overwhelming sense of defense and suppression.

Su Qian's expression was grim as he gazed at the prismatic Thousand Layer Energy Web forming in the sky.

His hands flashed with seals before he pointed sharply at the center of the formation.

In an instant, a massive surge of energy burst forth and infused into the core of the web.

With this support, Su Qian pulled both hands apart with force—and the hundred-meter-wide energy web suddenly projected a dense, glowing energy veil from its edges, falling straight downward.

A solid energy curtain descended from the sky, once again sealing off the space above the Fallen Heart Flame's head.

At this moment, due to the immense energy expended breaking free from the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, the transparent flames cloaking the invisible fire python had dimmed slightly.

It paused to recover briefly.

Only after the Thousand Layer Sealing Formation had fully completed did fierce flames once again ignite along its immense body.

As the invisible fire flared up, the chaotic energy within the python seemed to recover dramatically.

It slowly lifted its massive head, and its triangular eyes, now filled with savagery, glared at the vibrant energy net above.

Having tasted freedom, it was no longer willing to return to that world of magma and fire poison—to be sealed and imprisoned again.

Screee—!

A high-pitched screech tore through the sky. The sharp soundwave, almost tangible, exploded outward and slammed into the descending energy net, stirring waves of violent tremors.

The invisible fire python's massive body slowly coiled in midair into a serpentine formation. Its pale, white eyes locked tightly on Su Qian at the center of the energy web.

It was clear—

Among all those present, only Su Qian posed a true threat to it.

If it eliminated Su Qian, then it would be truly free!

The python's body began to move in slow spirals, its massive coils tightening in the sky.

As the serpentine formation formed, the fire surrounding its body blazed with increasing intensity, warping the surrounding space to a terrifying degree.

From afar, the onlookers could no longer see the python's true form—only the vague silhouette of a colossal beast coiled in the void.

"Everyone, prepare for its counterattack! I've already sent a signal—so long as we hold out for a while, the Outer Academy's vice dean and the other elders will arrive. Once we join forces, we can seal it again!"

Su Qian's voice rang out sternly as he watched the python's stance take shape.

"Yes, sir!"

The eighteen elders responded gravely in unison.

Screee—!

Just as their voices fell, the invisible fire python suddenly lashed out.

Its enormous body shot forward like lightning, its speed so shocking that its massive size did nothing to hinder its acceleration.

Wherever it passed, it left a clear vacuum trail in the air, the searing heat distorting everything in its path.

Even from a distance, many of the elders' expressions changed slightly.

This was no ordinary creature—this was one of the legendary Heavenly Flames, an embodiment of destruction.

The real battle… had just begun.

It was only after engaging in direct combat that they truly understood—the current Fallen Heart Flame was far stronger than before.

In their pupils, the massive figure of the invisible fire python rapidly enlarged.

"Haah!"

A moment later, Su Qian's hand seals abruptly shifted, and he let out a thunderous shout. As his voice echoed, the vibrant energy net suddenly burst into a blinding five-colored radiance.

Boom!The immense body of the fire python, carrying terrifying momentum, slammed fiercely into the multicolored energy net. The tremendous force caused the net to bulge upward nearly ten meters high.

The dangerously overstretched arc made the spectating students in the distance clench their fists nervously.

"Retreat!"

With a cold gleam in his eyes, Su Qian stared at the invisible fire python struggling wildly within the net. His palms suddenly pressed down forcefully.

In that instant, it felt as though the entire space was being pressed downward by his hands.

As his palms descended, the bulging energy net suddenly erupted with intense light. A powerful rebound force surged outward, pressing directly against the python's body.

The immense power immediately slammed the creature downward toward the ground.

Smack!The python's massive tail whipped through the air, and just before it crashed into the earth—less than ten meters from the ground—it abruptly halted its fall.

Its first offensive having failed, the invisible fire python didn't pause at all. With another lash of its tail, its body shot skyward once more.

Screeech—As it approached the energy net, its massive jaws opened wide. Instantly, waves of formless flame erupted, covering the sky like a tidal wave.

Watching the approaching flames, which threatened to scorch everything in their path, Su Qian's expression shifted slightly. His hand seals began changing rapidly, while vigorous Dou Qi poured continuously into the energy net.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—The formless flames surged against the net, and the terrifying heat instantly caused ripples to spread across it, accompanied by sharp sizzling sounds.

However, though the flames were fierce, the Thousand Layer Sealing Formation—constructed by eighteen Dou Wang experts and one Dou Zong—was far from fragile.

Thus, for a while, the formless flame and the energy net fell into a deadlock, neither side able to overpower the other.

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Atop a towering ancient tree.

Wei Yang stood with hands behind his back, quietly sensing the faint spatial energy fluctuations behind the barrier in the distance.

"It seems… they've reached a stalemate," he said softly.

"This Fallen Heart Flame," Xian'er commented, "judging by the leaked power… it seems even stronger than the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame back then!"

"It is indeed stronger," Wei Yang nodded.

Time passed slowly.

The clash within the Inner Academy remained in deadlock.

In the blink of an eye, over two hours had passed.

Wei Yang's expression remained calm, patiently waiting.

Then finally, at a certain moment—

A faint smile appeared on Wei Yang's lips. "The person I've been waiting for… has arrived."

Just as the words fell—

Swoosh!A figure cloaked entirely in black robes silently appeared beneath a large tree in front of Wei Yang, without a trace of sound.

"Greetings, Master!" The black-robed figure knelt respectfully on one knee. Judging by the voice, it was clearly Ah Da.

"Well?" Wei Yang asked.

"Reporting, Master. I've received word from our spy—Han Feng has issued a summons, gathering powerhouses from the Earth Flame Sect, Eight Gates, Blood Sect, and others. They're all heading this way toward the Inner Academy," Ah Da replied solemnly.

"Heh… So they've finally made their move." Wei Yang nodded and waved his hand. "You did well. Get up."

"Thank you, Master." Ah Da stood up.

"Come, stand behind me. We're about to enjoy a great show," Wei Yang beckoned casually.

"Yes." Ah Da's figure flickered lightly and swiftly leapt up the tree, respectfully taking his place behind Wei Yang and Xian'er.

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