The two Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lions simultaneously let out fierce roars, their blood-red eyes filled with chilling light seeking prey, sending shivers down people's spines.
Purple light flowed around their bodies, like flames burning fiercely in a purple hue.
The scale-like mane on their necks resembled royal crowns, adding an air of majesty to their presence.
The two Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lions charged from the left and the right with extreme speed; their hefty bodies moved nimbly. As they rushed forth, they trailed twin ribbons of purple light. Their figures intertwined, with layers of purple light coiling around each other. In an instant, they appeared before Xiao Yi.
The one from the left suddenly raised its claw, and beneath the fluffy fur, sharp claw blades shot out with two metallic sounds.
The silvery claws were incredibly sharp, their ringing sound chilling to the bone.
Xiao Yi summoned the power of Wind Thunder around him, his movements exuding vital energy that he directed to his arms, forming a pillar-like barrier at his side.
Amidst the thunderous noise,
Xiao Yi's figure was forcefully knocked sideways.
After all, the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion was a sixth-tier Beast King; combined with the innate physical superiority of mythical beasts over humans, it was able to temporarily suppress Xiao Yi.
The other Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion had already been waiting aside.
As Xiao Yi was sent flying, this lion opened its mouth wide, and the air around it swirled as the essence of heaven and earth converged into its maw. It formed a dazzling golden orb, condensed to the extreme, and its surface flickered with purple flames breathing in and out.
The golden light orb shot out at an incredible speed, tearing through the void like a bolt of golden thunder.
Striking Xiao Yi square on.
In an explosion, the golden light orb burst apart.
Amidst the blinding gold light, clusters of purple flames raged fiercely.
The purple flames formed a sea of fire engulfing Xiao Yi completely; this was the Innate Divine Ability of the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion, the Purple Heavenly Fire.
Forged from the absorbed essence of the sun and the moon,
Capable of burning all things!
"Hahaha, Xiao Yi, Xiao Yi, now let's see how you die!" Yang Jin gloated, "The Purple Heavenly Fire of the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion can burn all things. Even those in the Dharma Manifestation Realm find it hard to resist, let alone you, merely at the First Layer of Tao Tribulation Realm. Keke, this is the fate of those who oppose the Saint Heir..."
No sooner had he finished speaking,
A violent wind suddenly appeared within the blazing purple flames.
A cyan storm lifted the fiery purple blaze, forming a fire tornado that spiraled into the sky.
Streaks of purple-gold thunderbolts emerged, and under their assault, the Purple Heavenly Fire released by the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lions was forcefully dispersed.
Xiao Yi walked out from the scorched earth, unharmed.
His hands were clasped behind his back, the corner of his mouth raised slightly, and his blazing gaze fell upon the two Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lions, "Not bad at all. The two stone beasts at the gates of my Xiaoshanhe Institute are somewhat damaged. Capturing you two to stand guard would be just perfect!"
"We are esteemed Beast Kings; how could you think of having us stand guard? You're courting death!"
Both Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lions roared in anger.
They were the Beast Kings of the Great Liang Mountain, beings of the sixth tier, on par with the giants of the Dharma Manifestation Realm among humans.
Even when Yang Jin recruited them, he had promised them the lofty position of guardian divine beasts.
And now Xiao Yi dared to suggest they should stand guard?
"For you to stand guard for me is already giving you too much credit!"
Xiao Yi licked his lips, his hands rubbing together with a snapping sound. As he stepped forward, a series of afterimages were left behind, and with a piercing swoosh, Xiao Yi abruptly appeared in front of the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion to the left. "Vajra Subdues Demons!"
Behind him, it was as if a Wrathful Vajra had opened its eyes.
Those majestic, ice-cold eyes exuded a sharpness that made one's heart tremble with fear.
A massive golden palm descended from the sky like an imposing mountain, fiercely pressing down upon the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion.
With a pained cry, the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion was struck by Xiao Yi's palm, its legs buckling before it slammed into the ground with a thud. The ground caved in with a loud crash, cracks spreading in all directions like a spider's web, as chunks of rock shot through the air. Xiao Yi stomped his foot, and the power of the earth surged below.
As the ground trembled, stalagmites burst forth, crisscrossing to trap the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion beneath.
"Big brother, save me..."
The Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion roared in anger, it was the younger of the two Beast Kings.
"Let go of my second brother!"
The other Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion abruptly opened its mouth, a golden light orb condensing within.
Xiao Yi's figure flashed, suddenly appearing in front of it.
With a reach of his right hand, golden light dots converged in his palm, a vast aura of vitality forming an enormous hand that seemed to cover the sky. This golden-cast hand swiftly clamped over the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion's mouth. Its eyes widened in shock as the energy orb continued to condense, swelling its mouth round and taut.
The energy orb exploded right inside its mouth.
The terrifying energy nearly killed the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion on the spot.
Its body violently trembled before crashing to the ground, black smoke billowing from its seven orifices.
Its tongue hung limply to the side.
It had already passed out.
The onlookers were absolutely stunned by the scene before them. The two sixth-rank Beast Kings, unable to hold out even a mere quarter-hour against Xiao Yi.
Looking at the two Beast Kings...
One had passed out, while the other was immobilized by the earthen spikes.
The crowd felt a chill run down their spines.
"Is this Xiao Yi really just at the Tao Tribulation Realm?"
"Why do I feel like he's even stronger than a typical Dharma Manifestation Realm expert?"
"The Xiao Family and Xiao Tianjiao really blinded themselves. Such a powerful being was driven out of his own family as if he were trash? If my clan had such a descendant, we would worship him like an ancestor..." Ximen Jianxue said, shocked.
Dongfang Kuang: "..."
The crowd felt their minds go blank.
Yang Jin was swallowing nervously, constantly backing away, his gaze filled with awe when looking at Xiao Yi, "How can the First Layer of Tao Tribulation Realm be this powerful? It's simply impossible..."
He looked utterly dispirited.
His world had crumbled.
In Yang Jin's world, there was only a distinction between Xiao Tianjiao and commoners; no other genius was comparable to Xiao Tianjiao.
He realized that even Xiao Tianjiao, whom he thought was unrivaled in his heart, didn't possess the battle prowess Xiao Yi had when he was at the First Layer of Tao Tribulation Realm!
"Yang Jin, it's your turn now!"
Xiao Yi's voice suddenly interrupted Yang Jin's train of thought.
He saw Xiao Yi standing on the Purple Flame Brown Qilin Lion, gesturing towards him with a hooked finger.
Yang Jin instinctively took a few steps back, looking pleadingly at the people around him for help, but they all averted their gaze. Having witnessed Xiao Yi's formidable strength, no one was willing to face him anymore. It was no exaggeration to say that Xiao Yi had made a name for himself with this battle. Although he might not be at Xiao Tianjiao's level yet, it was believed that soon, the Great Qian Dynasty's list of Saint Heirs would include another name!
Another peerless genius on par with Xiao Tianjiao!