Chapter 9

"Xingchen Terrace is a place where disciples of Tianming Valley cultivate. Each disciple has their own territory, and outsiders are not allowed to enter easily. Once they enter, they will disturb the cultivators, which naturally leads to conflicts. Of course, if your strength is enough to overwhelm the cultivator, no one will dare to say anything. The Xingchen Terrace is arranged from the outside to the inside, with the stronger ones moving further in. The Xingchen Terrace is also one of the most important buildings in Tianming Valley." Xiong Yuan introduced to Xiao Yan.

The Xingchen Terrace is divided into twelve levels. Even Emperor Ming dares not stay in the center for long, usually no more than an hour, which shows how terrifying the energy in the innermost layer is. Xiao Yan and the others were in the outermost layer, so they were not affected.

"Senior Brother Xiong Yuan, could you give me some guidance? I don't quite understand this combat technique." Just as Xiao Yan was following Xiong Yuan and looking at the surroundings, a young man with a helpless look walked up to the two of them.

Given Xiong Yuan's personality, he naturally did not refuse. In Tianming Valley, as long as they were not in conflict with Xiong Yuan, everyone liked to seek his help. Since Xiong Yuan advanced to the Second Star Dou Di, those who were previously dissatisfied with him also became more respectful.

Xiong Yuan smiled and took the scroll from the young man, glanced at it without hesitation, and then demonstrated it for the young man, explaining the key points very patiently.

Xiao Yan watched Xiong Yuan and couldn't help but smile. He really liked Xiong Yuan's personality. While Xiong Yuan was giving guidance, Xiao Yan walked alone, enjoying the scenery of the Xingchen Terrace.

"Hey, kid, this is my territory. Get out, or I'll break your legs if you take another step closer." Xiao Yan was walking and didn't notice where he was standing. A young man with a fierce look saw Xiao Yan wandering into his cultivation area and shouted angrily. This young man was named Wu Yong, known for his arrogance and considerable strength, already at the mid-stage of the First Star Dou Di. He estimated that it would take a few hundred years to advance to the Second Star Dou Di, which would give him a significant status in the clan.

Xiao Yan didn't react to the insults, as if he hadn't heard them. He knew he had entered someone else's cultivation territory and remembered Xiong Yuan's introduction, so he turned to leave.

Just as Xiao Yan was about to leave, the young man sitting in the distance suddenly stood up, a murderous look on his face. He looked at Xiao Yan's back and said coldly, "Didn't you hear me?"

Hearing the young man's words, Xiao Yan slowly turned around. The aura of the young man could not escape the detection of Xiao Yan's Imperial Soul Power. According to the information passed down by Emperor Ming, this young man should be at the mid-stage of the First Star Dou Di, Xiao Yan guessed.

"Why should I listen to you?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and said calmly.

The young man was taken aback by Xiao Yan's calm expression. In Tianming Valley, who would remain so composed when called out by him? A strange smile appeared on the young man's lips; he wanted to see what kind of power this black-clothed young man had to speak to him with such confidence.

"You're quite bold, aren't you? You must be new here. You dare to be so defiant in my territory, you must think you're very strong. Arrogant kid, do you have the guts to spar with me?" The young man pointed to the sky, speaking with great arrogance. To him, Xiao Yan was just an ordinary early-stage First Star Dou Di, like a harmless ant.

Hearing the young man's words, a hint of displeasure flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, but he showed no fear. Looking at the arrogant young man, the blood in his body began to boil. It had been a long time since he had a proper fight, and Xiao Yan wanted to test the level of his decades of cultivation on the Dou Qi continent. He also wanted to see what the mid-stage of the First Star Dou Di was like. The desire for battle instantly ignited in his heart, and a strange smile appeared on his lips as he nodded.

The young man laughed, "Ha, what an arrogant kid. You dare to be so bold at the early stage of the First Star Dou Di. I'll show you what the mid-stage of the First Star Dou Di is like."

Xiao Yan smiled, shrugged, and spread his hands, asking, "But, doesn't the sign there say that fighting is prohibited here?"

"If not here, then where? The sparring arena, perhaps?" The young man glanced at Xiao Yan, "If you have the guts, follow me." He then darted away. Xiao Yan naturally didn't want to fall behind and followed at an extremely fast speed.

Xiao Yan's异Fire Body was far superior to that of an ordinary Dou Di. In an instant, Xiao Yan caught up with the young man, who was taken aback by this and flew off with a cold expression.

Xiao Yan had no choice but to follow the young man, as he didn't know how to get to the sparring arena. Seeing Xiao Yan at a disadvantage, a hint of satisfaction appeared on the young man's face. If he knew that Xiao Yan wasn't using his full strength, he probably wouldn't be so satisfied.

A large sparring arena appeared before Xiao Yan's eyes. They landed and registered, then moved to the center of the arena, ready to fight.

"Whoosh—"

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