Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 113 Lin Ran: Fear me, hate me!

Xiao Yan fell silent, and the vast Yunlan Sect also fell silent. Countless people and countless pairs of eyes fell on Lin Ran in the sky and on Xiao Yan.

I'd trade my master's life for my own!

What would you do?

"This guy is really something..."

"You and I both know Xiao Yan's character; he's an absolutely loyal and righteous person. For him to make such a choice, is this guy a devil?"

"My master versus my own life... what a suffocating choice."

Hai Bodong and the others looked extremely grim; under these circumstances, they were simply unable to make a rational decision.

Faced with the choice between their teacher and their own life, some might choose their own life without hesitation. But under the watchful eyes of so many, even if they choose their own life, can they truly live a good life in the future?

The scorn and insults from those around him, and the self-blame and guilt in his heart.

With all these emotions overlapping, can anyone really bear it?

"Xiao Yan..."

Nalan Yanran opened her mouth, but if she were in Nalan Yanran's shoes, she knew she couldn't make that choice.

Countless disciples of the Yunlan Sect also fell silent.

A teacher's kindness is greater than heaven; in this world, a teacher is no different from a father.

Abandoning one's master is like abandoning one's father. Even if they are capable of doing such a thing—abandoning their father to save their own life—can they really do it in front of everyone?

They can't do it!

Xiao Yan...

What would you do?

"This choice is really going too far for this little guy." From the shadows, an ancient clan Dou Zun with an aged appearance stroked his white beard and frowned.

"Should we intervene? After all, this is someone Miss specifically requested to protect. If something really happens to her..."

"Don't worry, this kid won't dare to mess with that little guy. But as for Yao Chen... this kid just reached a certain cooperation agreement with the clan leader and even obtained a regular Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame. We can't afford to make enemies with him."

"Let's just watch and see. To be honest, I'm also a little curious about what Xiao Yan will choose."

"Human nature..."

Countless eyes were fixed on him, and Xiao Yan opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

"Little one, you've made things difficult for me."

Yao Chen's aged voice echoed in Xiao Yan's heart. He sighed softly, his emotions unreadable: "To be honest, ever since this guy appeared last time, I've already caused you quite a bit of trouble, and it's the same again this time."

"If it weren't for me, you should have been able to train smoothly in the Tagor Desert."

"If it weren't for me, you should have been able to complete this three-year agreement in a glorious way and soar to great heights."

"No, that's not it!"

Xiao Yan suppressed his emotions with all his might, his voice filled with anger: "If it weren't for my teacher, how could I, Xiao Yan, be where I am today?! I will never hand over my teacher, absolutely not!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? If it weren't for your teacher, you would still be the number one genius in Wutan City, and you might even still be engaged to that little girl from the Nalan family."

Yao Chen chuckled and spoke, his tone seemingly carefree and relieved: "I've taught you everything I can. The rest is up to you. Hehe, this kid is strong, but you have unlimited potential. Sooner or later, you'll be able to contend with him."

"What you need to do now is to be patient, grow, absorb resources, and hone your experience."

Hearing Yao Lao's tone, which sounded like he was giving his last instructions, Xiao Yan's heart tightened suddenly.

He didn't want to give up on Yao Chen, he really didn't. If there was any chance to fight, he would risk his life and give it his all.

But when faced with Lin Ran...

Just as Xiao Yan was pondering these thoughts, Yao Chen's figure slowly emerged from the Bone Flame Ring, and he said with a faint smile, "Leave it to me, you go to Hai Bodong's side."

Xiao Yan was taken aback, turned his head to look at Yao Lao's smiling face, and after a moment, gritted his teeth and whispered, "Teacher, you..."

"That is?"

When everyone saw the illusory figure floating beside Xiao Yan, they were all astonished and bewildered. Clearly, they felt extremely unfamiliar with this mysterious and powerful figure who had suddenly appeared.

However, considering Xiao Yan's respectful attitude and the honorific he used, coupled with Han Feng's attitude as a Dou Zong expert, everyone guessed the identity of this frail old man and showed expressions of great curiosity.

What kind of person would be a teacher capable of instructing a Dou Zong level expert?

Upon seeing Yao Chen's figure in the distance, Fa Ma's body trembled violently. He looked up in disbelief and exclaimed, "It's you! No, you're that old gentleman from back then?!"

Yao Chen looked up in surprise: "So it's you, little guy. I still remember your aura. It's been so many years since we last met. I didn't expect you to have some skills."

Yao Chen remained calm, while Fa Ma, visibly excited, quickly rose from his seat and bowed deeply to Yao Lao from afar.

"Old sir, I will never forget your guidance back then, even if it kills me, but today..."

"What happens today is none of your business, so there's no need to say more."

Yao Chen smiled and shook his head, raised his palm, and knocked Xiao Yan unconscious with a single blow amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd. He then used his soul power to lift Xiao Yan to Hai Bodong's side.

Then he looked at Lin Ran with a calm and composed expression.

"Come on, kid, I hope you keep your word. Let's settle this score between you and me!"

My true self?

Yao Chen's self-reference caused countless powerful figures to slightly narrow their eyes.

This title is only reserved for Dou Zun experts, which means that the old guy in front of me was actually a Dou Zun expert back then.

By the way, this young man is also referring to himself as "the real person," could it be that...

"Should I praise your grace and self-sacrificing spirit, or should I call you incredibly foolish and pretentious?"

Lin Ran sneered and waved his hand, instantly freezing and sealing off the space around Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong.

"If I so desire, you will all die here. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking, old man."

"You think I'd care about the power behind Xiao Yan's little girlfriend, right? You're right, I can't afford to offend the power behind that girl. But if you really piss me off, I'll slap you all to death, then run away for years. What can you do then?"

"So, get the situation straight, old man."

The holy flames in Lin Ran's palm blazed, and the dazzling flames made Yao Chen feel a suffocating heat.

Even his Bone Spirit Cold Flame was afraid of this flame!

"What exactly do you want?!" Yao Chen said in a deep voice.

"What do I want?"

Lin Ran scoffed: "To be honest, your lives are worthless to me, but to the people around me, you always have a different value and meaning."

"For example, my teacher, and for this filial son."

Lin Ran glanced at the half-dead Han Feng behind him: "To them, you are of great value."

Yao Chen fell silent, gazing into Lin Ran's dark eyes, when he suddenly understood something.

Without hesitation, Yao Chen slightly raised his palm, and a storage ring floated towards Lin Ran.

"This contains my medicinal formulas and insights from over the years, as well as some cultivation techniques and combat skills..." Yao Chen paused slightly, then continued, "It should also contain what you're looking for."

"Oh?"

Lin Ran revealed a rather amused smile: "You know what I want?"

Yao Chen's gaze fell on Lin Ran, and his powerful soul force surged out, enveloping both Lin Ran and Yao Chen.

After doing all this, Yao Chen spoke softly.

"If I'm not mistaken, your flame is also a different kind of flame, and it's a fusion of different kinds of flames, isn't it?"

"To be honest, I don't know what power you used to do this, but I have to admit that you are a genius, a true genius. Even among those ancient races, I have never seen anyone more outstanding than you."

"In terms of potential alone, you are the strongest person I, Yao Chen, have ever seen. Even that kid's little girlfriend cannot compare to you."

"But a strange fire is a strange fire. It contains the most terrifying power in the world, and ordinary powers simply cannot fuse with it. The Burning Technique is the only power I know that can fuse with a strange fire!"

Yao Chen's eyes gleamed: "I'll give you the Burning Technique, and you release Xiao Yan."

"You really think highly of that kid?"

Lin Ran frowned slightly.

"I believe in myself. There aren't many opportunities in life to make choices. I failed once before, but this time, I don't think I'll make the same mistake again."

"interesting."

Lin Ran chuckled and put the storage ring into his pocket: "To be honest, I also have high hopes for that kid. It's not his talent, but a feeling, a feeling that he is destined to become one of the strongest in this world."

"Perhaps that's why you, old man, are so willing to go to such lengths for him..."

Emperor Yan, Xiao Yan... Hehe.

Lin Ran's gaze fell on Xiao Yan, who was unconscious with his eyes closed in the distance, and he murmured to himself.

Suddenly, he smiled.

Let's give it a try, let's see if it's you or me who can walk to that magnificent celestial throne!

"Medicine dust!"

Lin Ran waved his hand, and the surging battle qi shattered Yao Chen's soul seal. The battle qi surged, and Xiao Yan, who was unconscious, was actually awakened by this battle qi.

He groggily raised his head, vaguely able to make out the figures of Yao Chen and Lin Ran, and subconsciously reached out his hand, murmuring to himself.

"Teacher, no, don't leave me, teacher."

"Little guy..." Yao Chen murmured.

But the next moment, an unstoppable and terrifying suction force suddenly emanated.

Yao Chen turned his head sharply and suddenly discovered that Lin Ran had placed something emitting black mist in his palm.

"This is... a soul bag? You're from the Soul Palace?!"

"Hehehe!"

Lin Ran chuckled coldly, and the soul bag in his palm exerted a strong suction force. Amidst Yao Chen's shock, the surrounding people's horror, and Xiao Yan's incredulous and stunned gaze, he swept Yao Chen's soul into the bag.

Yao Chen didn't even have time to unleash a single pale flame before he was swallowed up by the soul bag.

The flame flickered, then flashed through the air like lightning and shot into Xiao Yan's forehead.

"Little one, perhaps your teacher won't be able to stay by your side anymore. From now on, you'll have to rely on yourself for everything. Hehe, so many years have passed, and you're no longer the little boy who needed your teacher to be by his side all the time. You will go further than your teacher predicted... I hope I can see that day again."

A fiery light swept across Xiao Yan's forehead, and a gentle, aged voice suddenly rang in his mind.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's body trembled violently. His dazed mind was now fully awake. He bit his lip so hard that blood seeped out.

The scene he least wanted to see has finally happened!

"Don't worry, your teacher won't die so easily. This wisp of fire is the origin of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire. I left it on your forehead. Once you've mastered it, you'll be able to use the Bone Spirit Cold Fire as well. However, because I've already refined it, your Burning Technique can't devour and refine it. Of course, if I really meet with misfortune one day, the fire mark on your forehead will automatically disappear, and the Bone Spirit Cold Fire will become ownerless. At that time, consider it your teacher's last gift to you. Devour it..."

"Hehe, also, the ring I use to hide my soul is called the 'Bone Flame Ring.' It contains the method to break your second brother's 'Life-Devouring Pill,' as well as some things I left behind. And if you ever meet my old friend Venerable Feng in the future, show him this ring, and he will believe everything you say... and he will help you."

"This kid named Lin Ran, although he is the young sect master of the Cloud Rain Sect, is actually a member of the Soul Hall... I should have thought of that long ago. It's perfectly normal for a lewd sect like the Cloud Rain Sect to mingle with an evil force like the Soul Hall, isn't it...?"

"Although I have fallen into the hands of the Soul Palace, it will not be easy for them to refine my soul. Perhaps we will have a chance to meet again in the future, but you must remember, do not act recklessly before you have the strength. If you want to save your master and your father, you cannot afford the slightest mishap!"

"Hehe, little guy, you are my proudest student. I have always been very satisfied with you."

The gentle laughter slowly faded from his mind, and a white flame mark gradually appeared on Xiao Yan's forehead.

"No! No!"

"Teacher, teacher!!"

Xiao Yan, who had been in a daze, suddenly snapped out of it. His eyes turned blood red in an instant. With a roar, the Purple Cloud Wings appeared behind him. With a flap of his wings, he flew madly toward Lin Ran. As he flew, blood-red flames suddenly surged into his hands and then quickly merged together.

"Damn it, give the teacher's soul back!!!"

"Oh?"

Lin Ran chuckled lightly, his eyes narrowed, and an unparalleled, terrifying pressure erupted from his body. Xiao Yan, who hadn't even flown a few meters high, immediately felt an unimaginable, terrifying pressure, and with a thud, he was directly pressed to the ground by this aura.

A mouthful of blood spurted out, leaving Xiao Yan in a terrible state.

But he ignored them and continued to raise his head and neigh at the sky.

"Give me back my teacher, give me back my teacher..."

"Look, what a touching scene! You're making me sound like some heinous villain."

Lin Ran took a step and appeared in front of Xiao Yan in an instant.

He crouched down, grabbed Xiao Yan's hair with one hand, lifted him up, and their eyes met.

"Did you see that clearly?"

Lin Ran said softly.

"Do you see my face clearly? It is I who turned what should have been a magnificent moment of glory into this miserable tragedy. It is I who kidnapped your teacher, leaving you to howl like a wild dog right now."

"To be honest, you are really lucky to have a teacher who is willing to give everything for you. Unlike me, my three old men don't even bother to look at me and just chased me to this remote corner."

Xiao Yan glared angrily at Lin Ran, his eyes fixed on Lin Ran as if burning with raging fire, as if a lion was roaring, the anger contained within them seemed to burn the whole world to ashes!

"Anger, hatred. What wonderful emotions."

Lin Ran grinned and patted Xiao Yan's face.

"Hate me, kid. Only the power of hatred can make you grow even more outstanding. I can't wait to see what you'll look like in the future."

With a cold laugh, the space around Lin Ran suddenly distorted, and Han Feng disappeared from the spot along with him.

Freed from the constraints of space, Xiao Yan suddenly grabbed his head and let out a low roar, filled with pain and sorrow.

"No, teacher! Teacher!!"

"Xiao Yan!"

Hai Bodong's figure appeared instantly beside Xiao Yan.

Looking at Xiao Yan's bloodshot eyes, brimming with tears, Hai Bodong sighed softly, "I know how you feel right now, and there's no point in saying anything. But what you need to do now is not to give up on yourself here, but to diligently cultivate!"

"He's pinning all his hopes on you, don't let him down... Besides, you're not alone anymore, at least you still have us, don't you?"

Looking at Xiao Yan, who was roaring in pain like a wounded beast, everyone in the arena fell silent. They never expected that things would turn out this way.

In the square, Nalan Yanran stared blankly at the young man whose face showed pain. Suddenly, Nalan Yanran raised her head and looked behind her, where she felt a familiar aura.

"It's a teacher!"

"metropolitan!"

"The sect leader is back! The sect leader!"

Yun Yun walked out with a somber expression. She held a long sword in her hand, her aura fluctuating. She paused briefly at Xiao Yan, who was ashen-faced in the center of the arena, before turning her gaze to the lifeless elders of the Yunlan Sect and Yun Shan.

Without a doubt, they are all dead, killed by Protector Wu's methods.

"Teacher, we..." Nalan Yanran quickly came to Yun Yun's side and whispered.

She never imagined that what should have been a three-year agreement between her and Xiao Yan would turn out like this. Not only did Xiao Yan suffer heavy casualties, but the Yunlan Sect also inexplicably suffered huge losses, and even her grandmaster died.

As time passed, countless eyes were drawn to Yun Yun, including Hai Bodong and Xiao Yan.

"Sect Leader Yun... what happened today was absolutely not our intention. No one knew things would turn out this way, so..."

Hai Bodong's gaze was solemn.

Yun Yun's strength is above his. Once they start fighting, he will be able to hold Yun Yun back, and he will be able to easily tear the rest of the Yunlan Sect members apart.

"Your Majesty the Ice Emperor need not say more. Let's leave it at that for today."

Yun Yun waved her hand, seemingly not wanting to talk to them anymore, and turned to Nalan Yanran: "Yanran, take the bodies of the teacher and the elders back and settle them properly. I'm tired."

Nalan Yanran bit her red lips and nodded.

"Yes, teacher."

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong and the others breathed a sigh of relief. After bowing to Yun Yun, they quickly grabbed Xiao Yan and left.

This place is truly terrifying. Originally, it was just a competition between two juniors, but no one could have imagined that things would turn out like this.

Now that Yunshan is dead and half of the elders are dead, Yunyun has shown great restraint and rationality by not going crazy on the spot and killing them all!

only……

After today, the situation in the Gama Empire will probably change again!

(End of this chapter)