Douluo: Ma Hongjun The Ancestor Phoenix!

Ma Hongjun's eyes narrowed sharply as he bent down to dodge the incoming attack.

His soul ring flashed. With a burst of fire, a pair of flaming wings spread from his back, and he shot into the air.

Following the trail of the attack, he spotted a graceful figure by the lake, a look of surprise on her face.

Ma Hongjun immediately recognized her—Dugu Yan.

"Why is it you? What are you doing here?"

Dugu Yan didn't seem surprised that he recognized her.

She looked up at him. A flicker of astonishment and curiosity flashed in her eyes.

The boy's red hair danced slightly in the breeze, and a faint smile hung at the corners of his lips.

But then, thoughts of what he had done to Yu Feng flashed through her mind, and her expression hardened.

No one had ever treated a member of the Royal Fighting Team like that!

With a flick of her wrist, a green light shot straight toward Ma Hongjun.

"Mind your own business!"

With those words, she dashed in another direction, green light already flashing at her fingertips again.

Ma Hongjun hadn't expected a second attack.

A flame burst from his palm, instantly burning away the poison she had sent toward him.

Dugu Yan was visibly shocked. His flames were far more powerful than she had anticipated. Surprise filled her eyes before she let out a cold snort.

There shouldn't be any formidable opponents in such a remote place. Teacher Qin had clearly been too cautious.

Scratching his head, Ma Hongjun sighed helplessly.

"There's no grudge between us. Why are you attacking me?"

He didn't want to offend this young noblewoman. After all, he was still hoping to gain access to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes through her grandfather.

Dugu Yan's gaze remained locked on him, and within seconds, two or three more streaks of green light shot.

The poison made the air around them grow heavier with a fishy stench.

Ma Hongjun dodged the attacks again, but Dugu Yan was getting faster, and her strikes more vicious.

Seeing that she had no intention of stopping, a helpless expression appeared on his face.

After a few failed attempts, Dugu Yan paused, a cold smirk forming at her lips.

"You should feel honored to die by my poison."

With that, she raised her hand and released the strongest venom in her arsenal.

It was colorless and odorless—even seasoned poison masters might not detect it.

Ma Hongjun's eyes narrowed. It seemed this girl wouldn't back down unless he made a move.

A subtle ripple of soul power spread from him.

Suddenly, a phoenix shadow erupted behind him.

It rose majestically into the sky, and the blazing flames it emitted not only incinerated all of the poison—but even scorched Dugu Yan's skin.

Her clothing darkened with smoke under the searing heat.

What disturbed Dugu Yan most wasn't the pain—but the overwhelming fear that gripped her from deep within her martial soul.

This... was suppression from a superior martial soul.

Shock and disbelief filled her eyes.

Her martial soul—the Green Scaled Snake—rarely encountered spirits that made her feel this kind of pressure.

Even when facing renowned beast spirits, she had never felt this kind of suffocating fear.

Her face turned pale. Her limbs began to weaken under the weight of that crushing pressure.

Ma Hongjun watched her for a moment, then quietly withdrew his martial spirit.

He took a few steps forward, only to see her collapse to the ground in fear.

Her eyes were wide with panic.

Her neatly arranged clothes had been burned to shreds by the intense heat.

Her huddled posture left her snow-white chest fully exposed.

What greeted Ma Hongjun's eyes was an overwhelming, breathtaking scene of beauty.

The moonlight was faint, casting a dreamlike glow over her figure. His thoughts went momentarily blank…

Just then, a voice echoed in the distance.

"Dugu Yan! Where are you?"

Dugu Yan, still trembling, was about to respond—but then realized her current state. Panic flashed across her face.

When she saw Ma Hongjun about to say something, her eyes reddened slightly.

She shook her head urgently.

"No—don't let them come here."

"Don't let them see me like this."

Her pale face was filled with fear and confusion.

She didn't know what to do. She couldn't let Tianheng see her like this.

Biting her lower lip tightly, she looked at Ma Hongjun, completely at a loss.

He heard Yu Tianheng's voice approaching quickly.

Ma Hongjun sighed softly and stepped closer.

"Can you still walk?"

He lowered his gaze to meet hers.

Dugu Yan shook her head slightly, shame and frustration filling her face. She no longer had any strength in her limbs.

As the footsteps grew louder, Ma Hongjun stepped forward and gently picked her up in his arms.

She immediately felt the warmth of his body, along with the faint scent of phoenix fire.

Startled by the sudden motion, she instinctively tensed up.

"Don't worry. I'm just taking you to the bushes nearby. It's too exposed here."

His voice was low and calm, and his movements swift and steady.

Hearing his words, Dugu Yan's tense body finally relaxed. A trace of gratitude shimmered in her eyes.

Under the quiet moonlight, everything fell silent.

Ma Hongjun's breathing was crystal clear in Dugu Yan's ears.

She could feel the warmth and strength in his embrace—and her heartbeat quickened uncontrollably.

She had never been held like this by a man before.

His powerful arms held her tightly, and her mind began to wander.

A faint, addictive scent lingered in her nostrils.

Then, Yu Tianheng's voice called out again, even closer than before.

Dugu Yan froze instantly, instinctively trying to move away.

Feeling her delicate figure wriggle in his arms, Ma Hongjun instinctively tightened his grip.

He had heard clearly—those people were right next to them.

Because of that sudden action, Dugu Yan, already flustered, accidentally let out a soft gasp.

"Mmm~"

...

Trailing behind the team captain, Ye Lingling was still deep in thought about everything that had happened today.

Suddenly, she heard a faint, feminine moan nearby.

She looked around. The others were still walking ahead, and she hesitated for a moment.

Finally, she decided to follow the direction of the sound alone.

In the tall grass, a shadow moved slightly. Ye Lingling parted the blades of grass cautiously.

The scene before her made her pupils dilate in shock!

The deputy captain was lying in the arms of a young man, her face dazed, her expression filled with... confusion and desire.

Ye Lingling instinctively opened her mouth to scream.

But a figure flashed forward—a hand swiftly covered her mouth, and she was pulled into the bushes.