Battle Through the Heavens - chapter-513

Xiao Yan smiled and spoke as he eyed the shock covered cold, alluring
face, “Are you injured?”

“No.” Han Yue shook her head. Her gaze was odd as she looked at Xiao
Yan in front of her. The moving flush on her face was quietly reduced as
she said a soft thanks. Immediately, she sighed, “It has only been two
to three months since I last saw you but you have become much stronger
than before. It is likely that there is hardly anyone within the Inner
Academy who can surpass your speed.”

The speed of the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ after its mutation was
something that even someone of Lin Xiuya’s strength could not dodge.
Yet, Xiao Yan in front of her was able to rescue her in that split
second. This speed was likely something that not one of them present
could compare with. This was basically a kind of complete
transformational change compared to a couple of months earlier. It was
little wonder that Han Yue would lament.

Xiao Yan smiled once again, but did not say anything. He turned his head
and his gaze moved toward the red figure which had flashed back to the
ground and appeared on an enormous rock. A solemness immediately flashed
across his eyes. At this moment, the snow white fur all over ‘Snow
Demon Sky Ape’ had completely turned into a kind of blood-red color.
The killing intent and violence in those large scarlet eyes had become
denser. Waves of seemingly substance-like fog repeatedly seeped out from
within its body. Once this blood-colored fog contaminated the tree
leaves, it would erode the latter until nothing was left. From the
appearance of this aura, its strength had nearly soared to more than
double what it was earlier.

“Senior Han Yue, this large being appears to be becoming increasingly
harder to stop. I think that it is best that we withdraw as soon as
possible. Otherwise, I’m afraid…” Xiao Yan knit his brows slightly
as he reminded. Yao Lao had mentioned before that after awakening its
Wild Violent bloodline, the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ would be able to
contend with a strong five star Dou Wang for a short period of time. Now
that Lin Xiuya had been knocked away and injured, the group would
undoubtedly be unable to pose any threat to the ape with their strength.
Moreover, if they were careless, it was likely that they would face with
quite a great amount of injuries and deaths.

“Yes.” Han Yue smiled bitterly and nodded. The sudden mutation of
this ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ was beyond her expectations. The strength
of their group was insufficient to defeat it. After having witnessed the
latter’s frightening strength, she did not hold much hope of being able
to obtain the ‘Core Quenching Body Milk.’

Not far away, Yan Hao hurriedly waved his hand when he saw the ‘Snow
Demon Sky Ape’ appear to descend into an adjusting condition after
having unleashed a ferocious attack. One person flashed into the forest
to search for the wounded Lin Xiuya. The remaining people carefully
rushed to the tree top where Han Yue and Xiao Yan stood. Immediately,
they used odd gazes to weigh Xiao Yan. The speed that he had displayed
earlier was sufficient to cause these people, who belonged in the top
experts in the Inner Academy, to withdraw their underestimation.

“Ke ke, this friend. Are you also a student of the Inner Academy? Why
have I not seen you in the past?” Yan Hao could not help but feel some
doubt after observing Xiao Yan. With the latter’s speed, he ought to at
least be an expert on the ‘Strong Ranking.’ Why was it that this
person had an unfamiliar face.

“Senior Yan Hao, he is called Xiao Yan. He is a new student who entered
the Inner Academy only a couple of months ago.” Han Yue smiled and
introduced him.

“New student?” Yan Hao immediately exclaimed when he heard this. His
gaze was a little strange. A new student who had entered the Inner
Academy less than half a year ago actually possessed this kind of
strength? Was it the case that the strength of the current Outer Academy
had already reached this stage?

A couple of gazes swept over Xiao Yan’s body. A moment later, their
doubt became increasingly dense. From the looks of the degree of density
of his Qi, the latter’s strength was obviously around that of a Da Dou
Shi. However, why was it that the speed that he had unleashed earlier was
something that even they could not catch up to?

Xiao Yan merely smiled when faced with the doubtful gazes of Yan Hao and
the others. He did not explain anything. All he did was cup his hands at
the few of them and greet them extremely politely. No matter how one put
it, these few people in front of him were all experts at the top of the
Inner Academy. Their strength far exceeded someone like Bai Cheng. He
would naturally not reject such an opportunity to establish a good
relationship with them.

“Xiao Yan? I seem to have heard this name. Some time earlier, was it
not said that the new students defeated the older student groups during
the ‘Fire Energy Hunting Competition?’ It seems like the leader of
that new student group is called Xiao Yan, right? I think that this
person should be the same person.” A yellow-clothed man with a dark
complexion but exceptionally bright eyes mused for a moment before he
suddenly spoke.

Yan Hao and the others were startled when they heard these words.
Immediately, they appeared to have recalled that news. Yan Hao smiled and
said, “So that Xiao Yan is actually you. This name is extremely well
known. Back then, when we entered the Inner Academy, that Lin Xiuya and I
were still eventually defeated by the hands of the ‘White Demon
Group.’ It is really unexpected that the wave behind pushes the one
ahead. This batch of new students is even fiercer. You actually directly
finished off both the ‘Black White Evil Stopper.’ You do indeed have
some ability.”

Xiao Yan involuntarily laughed bitterly when he saw the strange gazes of
those few people. He said, “I was only lucky. Back then, Senior Yan Hao
and Lin Xiuya fought the ‘Black White Evil Stopper’ by yourselves. On
the other hand, I relied on the entire new student group. How can we
compare these situations?” Xiao Yan had also heard a little about some
of the things back then. This Yan Hao and Lin Xiuya were people with
haughty bones. The other new students of that batch had difficulty
entering their discerning eyes. Therefore, the two of them formed a group
by themselves before going on a rampage. It was only near the end that
they were narrowly defeated by the hands of the ‘White Demon Group.’
This was an huge anecdote back then.

“Who cares what tactics were used. It is good to be able to win. Back
then, we were a little too arrogant. Otherwise, the first group to break
the curse of the ‘Fire Energy Hunting Competition’ would not have to
wait until this year to appear.” Yan Hao curled his lips and laughed.

During the period of time that Xiao Yan and the others were conversing,
two human figures suddenly rushed out from within the forest. In a few
flashes, they appeared beside everyone. They were actually Lin Xiuya, who
had been beaten and sent flying into the forest as well as the person who
had went to search for him earlier.

“This person is?” Lin Xiuya’s face was pale-white at this moment.
There was also a faint trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. The
green clothes on his body were also tattered. Although his appearance was
dire looking, his disposition was not weakened by much. He first smiled
bitterly at everyone before involuntarily asking with some surprise when
he saw Xiao Yan’s unfamiliar face.

“Are you alright?” Yan Hao inquired first before giving Lin Xiuya a
brief summary of Xiao Yan’s background.

“It is actually brother Xiao Yan. Ke ke, this name is not something
unfamiliar.” Lin Xiuya also felt shocked after hearing Yan Hao’s
words. He had personally experienced just how terrifying the speed of the
‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ was. It was unexpected that this new student who
had entered the Inner Academy less than half a year ago was actually able
to rescue someone from its grasp. With this ability, he did have the
qualification to converse with them on the same level.

“Ke ke, Senior Lin, I was coincidentally training within the mountains.
Earlier I heard the commotion around here and rushed over, only to see
that you were fighting with that large beast. Then I saw that Senior Han
Yue was in danger, and could not just hide in the corner. Thus, I could
only act. Please pardon me if I have disturbed you…” Xiao Yan glanced
at the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ which did not attack because of the large
number of people present before he spoke with a smile to Lin Xiuya.

“What is there to pardon? Since brother Xiao Yan saved Han Yue’s
life, there is no need to hide anything from you. We are laying siege
against this ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ here because it is protecting a
kind of mysterious item. It is said that those who witness it will have a
share. If we are truly able to get our hands on it, there will definitely
be a share for brother Xiao Yan.” Lin Xiuya gave a careless smile. His
random words, however, had the intention of pulling Xiao Yan into this
group. This action clearly showed that he thought that Xiao Yan’s
strength gave him the qualification to share this reward with them.
However, he did not talk about the details of the ‘Core Quenching Body
Milk.’ This thing was too precious and he had just met Xiao Yan for the
first time. Naturally, he would not easily tell Xiao Yan about this
secret item.

Yan Hao and the others were stunned when they heard Lin Xiuya take the
initiative to request Xiao Yan to join them. They exchanged glances with
one another and were immediately silent. They may not really pay
attention to Xiao Yan’s actual strength, but the abnormal speed which
he had displayed was something that they could not underestimate.
Moreover, this ‘Core Quenching Body Milk’ was something that Han Yue
had discovered first. Now that Xiao Yan had saved her life, it was likely
that she would not oppose this suggestion by Lin Xiuya. Therefore, after
some thoughts revolved around their hearts, they did not voice any
opposition.

Xiao Yan was also startled by Lin Xiuya’s frankness. Other people
earnestly wished to possess such a treasure by themselves. This fellow
was actually able to suppress the hammer and made the most sober and wise
suggestion. This mentality was quite deep. However, he could not reveal
some of his things in front of other people. Therefore, he could only
reject this invitation.

Hence, Xiao Yan shook his head under the attention of everyone. He smiled
bitterly and said, “Senior Lin, thank you for your good intentions.
However, it is likely that Xiao Yan does not have the blessing to enjoy
it. This ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ is not some lowly beast. It is said
that the body of this kind of unique beast has a certain Wild Violent
bloodline flowing within it. Once it is awoken, its strength will soar
for a short period of time. Looking at the change of the beast now, I’m
afraid that it is due to it waking up that Wild Violent bloodline. At
this moment, forget about an ordinary Dou Wang, even a strong person,
whose strength had reached that of a five star Dou Wang, would likely
have no means to deal with it. Although my words will be a blow to some
people, but I don’t think that the few of us can defeat it.”

“Wild Violent bloodline?” Lin Xiuyan and the others were startled
when they heard this information. Their faces immediately changed.
Although they knew about this kind of unique beast, their understanding
of it was naturally not as deep as Yao Lao. Therefore, they had never
heard of whatever this ‘Wild Violent Bloodline’ was. However, looking
at the change in the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ earlier, it did match what
Xiao Yan had said. Therefore, the expressions of everyone became somewhat
ugly. They were naturally aware that they would be unable to eat up a
Magical Beast, which could contend with a strong five star Dou Wang, with
their strength.

“What should we do now? Don’t tell me that we should give up?” Yan
Hao knit his brows and asked Lin Xiuya. The ‘Core Quenching Body
Milk’ really did have too great of an attraction to him. It was too
much of a pain to ask him to give it up.

Lin Xiuya laughed bitterly and mused for a long while. Only then did he
grit his teeth and say, “Forget it. Let’s trust Junior Xiao Yan once.
Moreover, I am quite badly injured this time. It is likely that I will
require at least half a month before I can recover. Therefore, we can
only think of other methods for this siege.”

Yan Hao and the others were a little unwilling when they heard that Lin
Xiuya had the intention of temporarily retreating. However, when their
eyes swept across the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ emitting a frightening
aura not far away, their hearts became chilled and they could only
helplessly nod their heads.

“Let’s withdraw. Let’s think of other ways once we have recuperated
from our injuries…” Lin Xiuya sighed before immediately cupping his
hands toward Xiao Yan. He said, “Brother Xiao Yan, are you going to
return to the Inner Academy with us?”

Xiao Yan mused for a while when he heard this. He shook his head and
said, “I have come to the mountains to practice a Dou Technique. I have
yet to master the Dou Technique, so I don’t have any intentions in
returning yet.

“Ke ke, since that is the case, we will return first. There is
something that I hope brother Xiao Yan can help with. Please do not
mention the matter today to anyone…” Lin Xiuya looked deeply at Xiao
Yan before he cupped his hands together and spoke.

“I have the sense to know what to say and what not to say.” Xiao Yan
smiled and replied.

“In that case, thank you very much. If there is anything that brother
Xiao Yan needs help with in the future, you can come and look for me.
There are quite a number of people in the Inner Academy who give me, Lin
Xiuya, face.” Lin Xiuya smiled as spoke. He did have have much doubt
toward Xiao Yan. Although Xiao Yan’s speed was shocking, it was
impossible for him to barge into the mountain valley that was protected
by the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ by just relying on his strength as a Da
Dou Shi.

“Let’s go.” Once he said that, he waved his hand. He took the lead
to turn his body and swiftly rush toward the exit of the deep mountains.
Behind him, the somewhat unwilling Yan Hao and the others could only
follow.

“Junior Xiao Yan, be a little more careful when you train deep in the
mountains.” Han Yue smiled at Xiao Yan and gave him a concerned
reminder. After which, she turned her body and rushed into the distance
with her silver hair drifting in the air.

Xiao Yan’s gaze eyed Lin Xiuya and the others who were gradually
disappearing from his sight. A long while later, Xiao Yan let out a soft
sigh. He laughed bitterly and softly said, “I’m really sorry. It is
indeed for your own good that I urge all of you to leave. If you are to
continue to pester it, it is likely that none of you can leave this place
once the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ completely erupts…” After Yao
Lao’s reminder, Xiao Yan clearly knew just how frightening a ‘Snow
Demon Sky Ape’ was after it had awoken its blood. Forget about Lin
Xiuya and the few others at the peak of the Dou Ling class. Even five
true elite Dou Wangs would likely not dare entangle themselves with the
‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ at such a time.

Xiao Yan turned his head around and threw his gaze at the ‘Snow Demon
Sky Ape,’ whose irritated Qi had gradually reduced after Lin Xiuya’s
group took leave. Xiao Yan quietly sighed in relief. His hand gently
rubbed his arm under his sleeve. At that spot was a beautiful small snake
that was slightly twisting around. With this little fellow around, he
would be able to put up a fight with the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ at that
time.

As this thought turned in his heart, the corner of Xiao Yan’s mouth was
suddenly lifted. He stared intently at the ‘Snow Demon Sky Ape’ and
muttered, “You beast. You can act crazy now. Once you enter your weak
phase at night, I will come and take care of you… your ‘Core
Quenching Body Milk’ is something that I definitely want.”

Xiao Yan laughed softly. His body moved and lightning swiftly formed
under his feet. After which, his body turned into a black shadow and
swiftly shuttled into the vast forest under the sound of low muffled
thunder. He immediately disappeared…

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