In the Xiao Family’s back mountain, on a secluded patch of open ground, the air began to look slightly distorted due to the high temperature, and a scorching aura began to drift away.
Xiao Qing’s figure stood steadily in place.
He was focusing all his attention on practicing the powerful Dou Technique taught by Yao Lao—Eight Extremities Collapse!
This Profound Rank Advanced Dou Technique had peerless power.
Its essence lay in the ability to compress majestic Dou Qi to the extreme and release it instantly.
A punch not only possessed the overt force to split mountains and crack rocks but also contained layers of hidden force, each stronger than the last.
When practiced to Major Achievement, the eight layers of hidden force would explode in stacks, and its destructive power would be comparable to an ordinary Di-rank Dou Technique!
Xiao Qing’s Dou Qi rapidly circulated according to the profound route of Eight Extremities Collapse, and a massive amount of Dou Qi frantically gathered toward his right fist.
Buzz!
A brilliant gold-red Qi flame suddenly rose from Xiao Qing’s right fist!
This was not the luster of ordinary Dou Qi, but a terrifying flame containing frightening power.
As it leaped and burned, it emitted heart-palpitating waves of destruction, and the surrounding air was scorched, making faint crackling sounds.
Having reached the Peak of charging his strength, a sharp light flashed in Xiao Qing’s eyes.
He twisted his waist, and his right fist slammed out like a falling star, directly striking the giant bluestone ahead that was harder than fine steel!
Boom!!!
Everywhere the fist passed, the air was extremely compressed and then violently exploded, letting out a loud bang like a sonic boom that made one’s eardrums ache!
The fist, wrapped in gold-red flames, smashed heavily into the giant rock with irresistible force.
At the moment of contact— Bang!!!
The massive bluestone couldn’t even hold out for a second before it burst apart as if blown up from the inside, turning into countless stone fragments that splattered in all directions!
However, what was even more frightening was that those shooting stone fragments were instantly swallowed and entwined by the gold-red flames attached to them, as if the flames possessed a life of their own, before they could even hit the ground!
Wherever the flames passed, regardless of the size of the stone, they were completely scorched and vaporized by that extreme high temperature in an instant, turning into wisps of green smoke and vanishing without a trace, leaving not even a single bit of residue behind!
This punch not only contained the fierce and peerless overt force and the sinister hidden force of Eight Extremities Collapse but was also bolstered by Xiao Qing’s terrifying characteristic of incinerating all things!
Its destructive power had already transcended the scope of a Profound Rank Advanced Dou Technique itself!
Xiao Qing slowly withdrew his fist and gently clenched his right hand, feeling that nearly ten percent of the Dou Qi in his body had been consumed in an instant.
With the powerful recovery ability of his Innate Spirit Body and the Intermediate Profound Rank Burning Technique running at high speed, he immediately began to frantically absorb the surrounding heaven and earth energy, replenishing the lost Dou Qi within a few breaths.
At this moment, Xiao Qing looked at the empty ground ahead, where only wisps of scorching green smoke remained, and a flash of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
“This Eight Extremities Collapse truly deserves to be praised by Teacher as a Dou Technique with power comparable to the Earth Rank!” Xiao Qing looked at the power brought by this strike, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes as he couldn’t help but praise in a low voice.
“With the intertwining of overt and hidden force, plus the incinerating power of the flames, even a Peak Great Dou Master expert would have absolutely no chance of survival under this punch unless they had special life-saving means!” Yao Lao’s Soul form drifted out of the ring and floated to the side.
He looked at the trace of the giant rock that had been completely erased, then at Xiao Qing, whose aura was steady as if he had just struck a casual blow.
His illusory face was filled with complex emotions, which eventually turned into a long sigh of endless sentiment: “Sigh!
From the time I began teaching you this Eight Extremities Collapse Dou Technique until now, it has only been a few short days at most, yet you have already cultivated it to such a smooth and comprehensive state of Major Achievement!” Yao Lao shook his head, his tone filled with disbelief and a sense of helplessness after being deeply shocked: “That’s not all!
You can actually perfectly integrate the special power of your ‘Innate Fire Spirit Body’ into Eight Extremities Collapse!
“Now, the power of this punch has probably truly reached the level of an Elementary Earth Rank Dou Technique!” “It’s even slightly stronger than some ordinary Low-rank Earth Rank Dou Techniques!
It’s no longer that so-called ‘comparable’!” “You kid!
You’re truly a freak!” Xiao Qing laughed lightly upon hearing this, his tone carrying a bit of confidence and teasing as he said, “Teacher, I’m called exceptionally gifted.
How can you call me a freak?” “Hmph, you kid!
You just love to tease me!” Hearing this, Yao Lao laughed and scolded helplessly.
Although his words were reproachful, his tone was filled with hidden relief and pride.
“I’ve practiced enough; it’s time for me to go back to the clan and take a look.” Xiao Qing restrained his smile and looked toward the direction of the Family.
“I haven’t seen my aunt for a long time.
I wonder if her health is still good lately.” Since delivering the Medicinal Pills to Xiao Zhan, Xiao Qing hadn’t seen Yan Qian for quite a while.
After so much time, Yan Qian should have already taken the Fourth-tier Solid Yuan Pill he refined.
Her body should have recovered, and it was time to go back and see!
As he spoke, Xiao Qing’s mind moved, and the Dou Qi in his body circulated according to another profound route—it was a Profound Rank movement Dou Technique taught by Yao Lao.
Xiao Qing’s toes lightly tapped the ground, and his figure suddenly became blurred.
Like a wisp of green smoke, he sped toward the Xiao Family grounds with incredible speed, leaving a faint afterimage in his wake.
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Xiao Family, Martial Arts Square— Xiao Zhan was standing with his hands behind his back, observing the young disciples practicing hard on the field, a gentle and expectant smile on his face.
At this moment, an old servant wearing the Xiao Family’s servant attire and a respectful expression walked over quickly.
He bowed to Xiao Zhan and said in a low voice, “Clan Chief, there is a mysterious guest outside the manor requesting an audience.” “He calls himself ‘Xiao Yuan’ and has brought a young girl named ‘Xun’er’ with him.” “Furthermore, this person holds a token from the Old Clan Chief Xiao Lin, saying he has come specifically to visit you, Clan Chief!” Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise and doubt crossed Xiao Zhan’s eyes, which then transformed into deeper contemplation.
‘Xiao Yuan?’ “A mysterious guest carrying my father’s token?” Xiao Zhan’s brow furrowed slightly as a trace of doubt and vigilance rose in his heart once more.
Xiao Zhan quickly searched through his past memories, but in the end, he could not recall his father ever mentioning a close friend or clansman named “Xiao Yuan” before his passing.
‘Could it be a friend my father met while traveling in his early years?
Or perhaps some hidden branch of the clan?’ Xiao Zhan secretly speculated about “Xiao Yuan’s” identity.
‘Regardless, he holds my father’s token and came specifically looking for me, so I must meet him.’ The old servant continued, “However, the Madam has already invited them to the Council Hall to wait.” ‘Qian’er is already receiving them?’ Xiao Zhan’s thoughts began to race.
Yan Qian had a gentle and thoughtful nature, but since her health improved, she did not often take the initiative to receive outside visitors, especially mysterious figures with unidentified backgrounds.
Xiao Zhan’s expression remained unchanged as he nodded to the old servant and said in a steady voice, “The Madam acts thoughtfully; this is for the best.
I will head over now.” After speaking, Xiao Zhan did not delay any further.
His pace noticeably quickened as he rushed toward the Council Hall.
At the same time, his heart was filled with doubt and vigilance, yet it also held a bit more curiosity.
He wanted to see exactly what kind of person this “Xiao Yuan,” who carried his father’s token, really was.
Xiao Zhan vaguely felt that this sudden visitor might bring some unusual stories…