Chapter 143: Stirring the Pot

Frigid ice intertwined with scorching magma, instantly warping the camp’s space under the immense pressure of these two powerful forces.

Xue Han clenched her hand in the Void, and the ice crystals in the air coalesced into a crystalline blue spear, its shaft radiating a chill capable of freezing all things.

After a swift flourish in the air, the surrounding magma was instantly scattered. Xue Han pushed off the ground with force, her figure darting swiftly upward. The ground beneath her feet froze over with a layer of ice crystals, which then shattered into fragments.

The representative from Starfall Academy in the air was no less formidable. With a roar, crimson patterns densely covered his skin, and flames erupted with a whoosh, reducing his clothing to ashes.

Bare-handed, he charged toward Xue Han, who was ascending to meet him.

The night sky was painted in dazzling hues of red and white by their clash, making the battles of others pale in comparison to these two Prodigies.

Boom!

Red and white collided, turning the night sky as bright as day. Space froze and then burned away, sending ripples surging outward as a massive shockwave spread in all directions.

A fierce gale swept through the camp.

Amid the howling wind, the two peerless figures clashed once more.

But this time, no terrifying shockwave erupted. Instead, an all-consuming, silent darkness extinguished all traces of Qi, rendering the earlier chaos feeble and insignificant in the face of this eternal stillness.

Xue Han and the Starfall Academy representative both turned their gaze toward the figure who had intervened, simultaneously dispersing their attacks.

“Excuse me, are you two fighting?”

The gloom dissipated, and a curtain of darkness, more lifeless than the night, receded like a tide, revealing a sturdy figure.

It was a man wearing a short-sleeved shirt with a hole in the sleeve, standing out starkly from those around him.

“Are you the reinforcement sent by Myriad Pottery Academy?”

The Starfall Academy representative frowned deeply, instinctively taking half a step back.

“You’re Yuan Tianjiao!”

Xue Han exclaimed in delight.

Both she and the Starfall Academy representative were at the True Intent Realm. Anyone capable of blocking their attacks must possess at least the strength of the True Intent Realm.

Recalling the invitation extended to Yuan Tianjiao the day before, Xue Han instantly mistook Jiang Yan for her reinforcement.

“Excellent! With another True Intent Realm expert, we won’t be at a disadvantage against Starfall Academy this time!”

The battle below temporarily ceased, and the Myriad Pottery side cheered excitedly.

The Starfall Academy camp, however, looked grim.

They had launched this night raid precisely because the Myriad Pottery Academy camp was weakened. Now, with the addition of another True Intent Realm expert on the opposing side, the outcome of the battle had become truly unpredictable.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yan’s response took everyone by surprise.

“I’m sorry, but I am not Yuan Tianjiao.”

“Not a reinforcement!”

The Starfall Academy side rejoiced wildly, while the Myriad Pottery Academy side wore expressions of dismay.

“Brother, Starfall Academy and Myriad Pottery Academy have some grievances to settle. If you have no pressing matters, I kindly ask you to leave this place. I promise to treat you to a drink another day.”

The man, unwilling to let Jiang Yan become a variable, could only humbly request his departure.

Xue Han’s expression changed, and she quickly pleaded:

“If you possess the strength of the True Intent Realm, why not join our Myriad Pottery camp? Once we successfully defend it, I, Xue Han, can grant you free access to the Heroic Spirit Abundant Domain!”

Upon hearing the words “Heroic Spirit Abundant Domain,” Jiang Yan’s eyes flickered, and he looked at Xue Han. “Are you saying your Myriad Pottery camp has a Heroic Spirit Abundant Domain?”

“Exactly, and it’s a large-scale Heroic Spirit Abundant Domain. The Wraith Essence inside is even more refined, a treasure beyond compare for spiritual power cultivators!”

Xue Han eagerly explained, believing Jiang Yan was likely already swayed by her words.

The Starfall Academy representative’s face turned as ugly as pig liver. He cupped his hands toward Jiang Yan:

“If you assist me in breaking through the Myriad Pottery Academy’s stronghold, I, Zhao Yin, can authorize granting you free access to all treasure sites within the stronghold’s range for one month!”

Jiang Yan’s interest grew even stronger, his gaze burning as he looked at Zhao Yin.

“Your stronghold also has treasure sites?”

“Of course!” Zhao Yin was overjoyed, also thinking Jiang Yan had been persuaded.

In truth, they weren’t wrong—Jiang Yan was indeed persuaded.

However… he preferred to turn “borrowing” into “owning.”

Yan Thunder Destruction Slash!

“Not good!”

Jiang Yan suddenly erupted, instantly swinging his saber. Fortunately, Xue Han and Zhao Yin, as True Intent Realm experts, possessed sharp senses and evaded based on their combat instincts.

Zhao Yin’s face flushed red then pale from Jiang Yan’s sudden sneak attack, his finger trembling as he pointed at Jiang Yan.

“You… despicable!”

Yan Thunder Destruction Slash!

Yan Thunder Destruction Slash!

Zhao Yin had no time to speak further, swiftly darting away to evade, his gaze toward Jiang Yan filled with venomous hatred.

“Kill him!”

As soon as the words fell, all the Starfall Academy members immediately ceased their conflict with the Myriad Pottery Academy, leaping into the air to attack Jiang Yan.

A vast Battle Intent poured into Jiang Yan’s body. Nine engravings instantly spread across his skin, his entire Aura soaring, his Combat Power reaching its peak.

Possessing a Heaven-Defying Physique like the Heavenly Slaughter War Ruins meant the more people there were, the more excited he became.

Jiang Yan looked toward Xue Han.

Yan Thunder Destruction Slash!

This saber strike was blocked by Xue Han using her spear. Simultaneously, she also commanded the people on the Myriad Pottery Academy side:

“Attack this person first!”

In an instant, Jiang Yan had directly angered both groups.

“Hahahaha, I don’t know whether to call you foolish or foolish. Acting like this only creates more enemies for yourself. Doing so will only make you die faster!”

Zhao Yin glared at Jiang Yan with a gloomy expression, directly pronouncing Jiang Yan’s death.

The two factions had nearly two hundred people combined. In Zhao Yin’s mind, Jiang Yan was already a dead man.

Xue Han also pointed her spear at Jiang Yan: “Although I don’t know why you attacked both of us simultaneously, this…”

“This behavior is very stupid.”

In an instant, over a hundred Martial Artists charged toward Jiang Yan.

Boom!

Jiang Yan’s previously ordinary Aura suddenly exploded. A soaring Battle Intent rose around him, the nine engravings abruptly brightening, transforming into twelve.

The engravings floated around Jiang Yan, Heavenly Slaughter Battle Intent forming an absolute defense enveloping his entire body.

At this moment, Jiang Yan was invincible.

Heavenly Slaughter Battle Intent: When you suffer fatal damage, it will greatly consume Battle Intent to resist this damage.

Jiang Yan raised his hand, fearlessly watching the airtight attacks pour down upon him.

“Terminus: Unification!”

A black Saber Qi pressed down from the dome of the sky, its majestic power obscuring the heavens. All the surrounding attacks seemed pale and insignificant before this saber radiance.

The saber radiance swept out horizontally, sending all surrounding Martial Artists flying. Their skin was easily sliced open, fresh blood spilling into the night sky, appearing dim and flickering under the bonfire’s light.

After that single saber strike, aside from Xue Han and Zhao Yin, only the two True Intent Realm experts from each faction remained standing.

Everyone else lay on the ground, moaning in agony.

At this moment, the four True Intent Martial Artists stared dumbfounded at the slowly dissipating saber radiance, their hearts filled with unparalleled shock, goosebumps rising all over their skin.

Around Jiang Yan, twelve crimson seals floated slowly, silently gazing at the remaining four True Intent experts like deep abyssal fissures.

“Now, does this treasure land belong to me?”