Battle Through the Heavens: Harmony of Flame and Shadow

Hearing the shriek of the Gale Eagle, Su Qian did not back down. He spoke dominantly, knowing that magical beasts adhered to the law of the jungle — the weak are prey to the strong. A moment of weakness could lead to being torn apart someday.

To maintain the dominance of Canaan Academy in this forest, Su Qian coldly gazed at the Gale Eagle, a sixth-tier magical beast. His overwhelming aura, like a waking dragon, instantly enveloped the reigning magical beast kings present.

Sensing Su Qian's formidable aura, several sixth-tier magical beasts immediately changed their expressions drastically.

Due to the previous razing by Ma Tianchi, there were no seventh-tier magical beasts in the forest. Hence, this was the first time many sixth-tier beasts faced a Dou Zong (Battle Sect) strongman.

The terrifying aura immediately made several beasts change their expressions.

"Su Qian, this matter between you and the Gale Eagle is none of our business. With so many strong ones here, that rare treasure probably has nothing to do with me. My seventh offspring is about to be born; I'll take my leave."

First to fold was a fifty-meter-long serpent. The serpent had wings on its back and a single horn on its head, with crackling electric arcs — this was a fifth-tier peak magical beast, the Winged Thunder Serpent.

Though it contained a trace of dragon blood and usually dared to fight some sixth-tier magical beasts, this time, it showed no arrogance. Quickly finishing his words, it flapped its wings, creating a burst of lightning, vanishing in a blink.

'Damned coward!'

Watching the swift exit of the Winged Thunder Serpent, many beasts secretly cursed in their hearts. 'Why run so fast? We have so many helpers, why fear a single Dou Zong?'

Despite the beasts' grudges against the Winged Thunder Serpent, many chose to follow their hearts.

"Yes, yes! My father was wounded by humans a few days ago and is on his deathbed. I need to see him one last time!"

"What? Uncle is dying? He was my father's sworn brother! Father told me to treat him well before he passed away, and now..."

"Uncle, I'm coming!"

In an instant, the sky cleared as all fifth-tier beasts retreated. A few sixth-tier beasts also quietly left, leaving only four sixth-tier beasts, including the Scarlet Gold Tiger and the Gale Eagle.

The Gale Eagle's expression darkened. It didn't expect these beasts to be so cowardly. Besides, how could a wolf and a leopard have sworn brothers? Were they blood brothers from fighting each other?

Or did these beasts intend to play the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?

Su Qian remained expressionless, not stopping the beasts from leaving. After all, he wasn't a Dou Zun (Dou Venerate). As a three-star Dou Zong, facing so many beasts was already beyond his capacity. Managing to deter most of them was a testament to Canaan Academy's reputation.

Moreover, these magical beasts were no pushovers, each bearing their own grudges, their hearts not united.

"Su Qian, do you really want to stop us?" the Scarlet Gold Tiger King asked urgently. Among those present, it was the most eager, being at the peak of the sixth tier, sensing an opportunity for breakthrough there.

Blocking someone's path to advancement was akin to killing their parents. The Scarlet Gold Tiger King could no longer contain itself!

Su Qian remained silent. Instead, he swung his sleeve, and a powerful Dou Qi shot out towards the four sixth-tier magical beasts!

They sought opportunities to break through to the seventh tier, but Su Qian had to prevent it at all costs. A seventh-tier beast in the vicinity was too dangerous for Canaan Academy.

"Roar —"

"You court death! Let's all attack together; otherwise, none of us will get the chance!"

Seeing Su Qian take action, the Scarlet Gold Tiger King roared in fury, its terrifying flames roaring into a sea of fire, rushing towards Su Qian.

"Roar — Su Qian, today will be your death day!" Along with the Tiger King's move, the remaining three sixth-tier beast kings also had no scruples anymore, unleashing their skills recklessly towards Su Qian.

Su Qian coldly snorted, his palms rotating slightly, and a vast Dou Qi poured out from his palms, shaking the space to tremble slightly.

"Cloud-Flipping Palm!"

"Boom—"

A low explosive sound echoed. The energy ripples spread out, forcing both parties several steps back.

With one strike, Su Qian's figure did not pause; he instantly turned into a flash of lightning, shooting towards the Scarlet Gold Tiger King.

"Roar—"

Having saved Jiang Yun, the slightly worse-for-wear Su Qian arrived at the scene.

"Hmm?" At this moment, Su Qian noticed the dead 'Second Senior Brother'. After careful observation, he concluded, "It's a third-tier Black Wind Pig, killed in one blow with no signs of Dou Skill. The attacker has at least Dou Ling (Dou Spirit) or even Dou Wang (Dou King) strength."

After the inspection, Su Qian scrutinized the distance, muttering in puzzlement, "Spatial power?"

At this point, Su Qian was genuinely surprised. To manipulate spatial power, one had to be at least a Dou Zong. Was there another Dou Zong nearby?

Thinking this, Su Qian felt a chill. For someone to evade his detection meant the intruder's strength was no less than his own.

After a moment of hesitation, Su Qian decided to follow the traces. As the Grand Elder of Canaan Academy, it was necessary to ascertain the intentions of a mysterious Dou Zong.

With that, Su Qian stepped into the air, heading towards the faint spatial traces.

At night, in a hidden cave, a campfire crackled. The young girl who saved Jiang Yun was nibbling on an unknown fruit, eyes fixed unblinkingly on Jiang Yun.

Judging by the drool falling from her mouth, it was clear the fruit was not the cause.

"So fragrant!" The girl said, taking another bite of the fruit, her face flushed. She swallowed her drool, muttering, "Just a lick..."

The fruit couldn't suppress her 'temptation' for Jiang Yun; instead, it intensified. Unable to hold it any longer, she leaned forward, slowly approaching Jiang Yun.

Just as she was about to extend her little tongue, Jiang Yun, with eyes tightly shut, suddenly opened them, looking at the 'giant' dragon mouth before him with a dark face.

"Uh, you're awake?" The girl was shocked by Jiang Yun's sudden awakening, hastily retreating a few steps, waving her small hands, and explaining, "I was just checking if you were injured, definitely no other intentions!"

Jiang Yun took a deep breath. In this unfamiliar land, it was best not to irritate someone clearly stronger.

Seeing Jiang Yun's expression soften, the girl breathed a sigh of relief. He was her hope for promotion, her future meal ticket, and she couldn't afford to offend him.

"Hey, I saved you twice today! But, you're so weak you couldn't even handle a third-tier Black Wind Pig. How could you be wandering in this forest alone?"

"Good thing you met me, or you would've lost your life!"

(End of chapter)