Jiang Wuyuan was unaware that the commentators and audience outside were watching him, and even if he did know, he wouldn't have time to care.
Because the fire crocodiles behind them have caught up.
He pushed the Qiankun Technique to its limit, barely managing to maintain the energy balance within his body.
The power of that flame was too violent, and it was impossible to completely digest it in a very short time. So, we had to use our blood and qi to suppress it temporarily.
Jiang Wuyuan turned around, sword in hand, his cold eyes still bearing a trace of the lingering crimson.
Liu Can struggled to his feet, his face still contorted in a grimace, as if he couldn't fully control the raging energy within him: "I'll... help too..."
Jiang Wuyuan was speechless as he watched him panting heavily.
To be honest, he's not in a good condition for fighting right now, but taking some protective measures is enough.
So Jiang Wuyuan rummaged through his spatial ring and took out a formation plate that he had made in his spare time.
The Xuan-level array plate is the highest-level array he can currently draw.
Array, rise!
Jiang Wuyuan threw out the array plate and poured his blood and qi into it.
Instantly, a golden light enveloped Jiang Wuyuan and Liu Can.
"What kind of formation is this?" Liu Can's eyes revealed a hint of curiosity, but coupled with his distorted and pained face, it was really quite eerie.
"The Big Dipper Formation." Jiang Wuyuan breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the fire crocodile being successfully blocked outside the formation's defenses. "A low-end version."
The complete Big Dipper Formation is a powerful formation at the half-step Heavenly Rank, integrating offense and defense, drawing upon the power of the stars, and possessing boundless might.
Jiang Wuyuan has only learned a small part of the defensive array patterns and applied them, yet he has already reached the level of a Xuan-rank array master.
"Hurry, the formation won't hold for long."
Jiang Wuyuan sat cross-legged, focusing all his efforts on digesting the raging fire energy within his body.
This energy cannot be dissolved by the power of qi and blood; it can only be slowly integrated into the physical body.
This is why it is called Flame Forging.
Thud! Thud!
Outside the formation, the fire crocodiles gradually gathered together.
They continuously rammed the formation with their hard scales, and some fire crocodiles could even breathe fire.
As time went by, the light of the formation trembled more and more noticeably, and also dimmed considerably.
Seeing this, the fire crocodile attacked even more fiercely.
After a while.
The moment the formation was broken, Liu Can opened his eyes.
An extremely powerful aura then spread out, sending all the fire crocodiles that tried to rush up flying.
"Hey." Liu Can twisted his wrist and stood up, his bones cracking with the movement. "Let me, your grandpa, have some fun with you guys first!"
As he spoke, a powerful energy surged within Liu Can's clenched right fist.
The blue lines slowly spread upwards from his fingertips, eventually forming a blue dragon soaring into the sky on his entire forearm.
Azure Dragon - Moon-Suppressing Fist!
boom--
With one punch, lava surged forth.
The phantom of the Azure Dragon roared, piercing through the fiery red before it, its eyes wide with fury, and its oppressive aura suddenly surged forth.
——
When Jiang Wuyuan finished absorbing the energy and opened his eyes, he found that all the fire crocodiles around him were dead.
Only Liu Can remained in sight, tossing several brightly colored blood crystals up and down in his hand.
"Thank you very much, Senior Liu." Jiang Wuyuan said sincerely.
At least Liu Can didn't abandon him and leave.
Based on this alone, Jiang Wuyuan's impression of him improved considerably.
—I originally thought he was just a pretty good but chuunibyou (delusional) teenager.
"Hey, don't be so polite." Liu Can laughed, his dimples barely concealed. "After all, without your formation, it would be difficult for me to successfully temper my body, so we're even."
Jiang Wuyuan nodded without saying anything more.
"A lot of fire crocodiles just arrived; I reckon I've almost cleared out the rest of this area." Liu Can stretched. "Shall we continue on our way?"
Jiang Wuyuan took out the jade token and glanced at it.
They are now not far from the finish line.
It's good to get there early, so we can find out what's going on there.
After discussing it, the two decided to continue their journey.
Unfortunately, although there are fewer fire crocodiles in this area, we encounter more people.
At least, Jiang Wuyuan met an old acquaintance.
Qiu Shaoqing.
My memories of Qiu Shaoqing are fading; I vaguely recall that he was nothing more than a selfish and self-serving young man.
But people are selfish, and as long as Qiu Shaoqing doesn't harbor any ill will towards him, Jiang Wuyuan doesn't bother with him.
Unfortunately, judging from Qiu Shaoqing's eyes, he did seem to harbor some malice.
Qiu Shaoqing certainly saw Jiang Wuyuan.
He knew that Jiang Wuyuan had participated in the national competition and that Jiang Wuyuan's strength had reached the peak of the Grand Martial Master level.
During the preliminary rounds, Jiang Wuyuan displayed an unrestrained demeanor and formidable strength on the stage, which aroused his envy and secret jealousy.
But at that time, he could only hide under the protection of other contestants from Xijing Academy, appearing very weak and incompetent.
He seemed utterly unqualified to consider Jiang Wuyuan as an opponent. Qiu Shaoqing thought to himself at that moment.
Now, this opportunity to meet face-to-face has made him realize the gap between the two of them even more.
The boy was tall and handsome, but when he looked at him, it was as if he were looking at a complete stranger.
That expression carried pure confidence.
An uncontrollable surge of anger rose in Qiu Shaoqing's heart.
Why would Jiang Wuyuan look at him like that?
It's as if they're looking at a stone by the roadside, or a patch of moss by the water.
Completely indifferent, utterly disregarding.
"Jiang Wuyuan." Qiu Shaoqing didn't know why he suddenly had the courage to speak. "Long time no see."
The young man standing next to Qiu Shaoqing glanced at the two of them, a hint of suspicion in his eyes: "You know him?"
"We knew each other before."
"I don't know him." Jiang Wuyuan withdrew his gaze, his expression cold and distant.
Qiu Shaoqing paused, then lowered his head.
His actions also prevented Jiang Wuyuan from seeing the malice in his eyes.
"Oh, you don't know him?" The young man scoffed, glancing disdainfully at Qiu Shaoqing, who was bowing his head and remaining silent. He inwardly mocked the man's cowardice. "You're Liu Can from Zhan Tian Academy? I know you."
"My name is still quite well-known," Liu Can smiled. "Who are you? I don't think I've seen you before."
“I am a follower of Youhuo,” the young man introduced himself, without mentioning his own name.
Perhaps in his heart, his own name is not as resounding as the title of 'Yu Huo's follower'.
"Why don't we just pretend we've never met?" This is, after all, the national competition arena. When opponents meet, they naturally won't get along peacefully.
He certainly didn't want to be eliminated at this point.
Not to mention him, Qiu Shaoqing beside him is no good either.
This person possesses a talent that is highly valued and considered useful.
Liu Can saw through his thoughts and raised an eyebrow.
"If You Huo were standing here, I might give him some face."
"Unfortunately, who do you think you are?"
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