233: I won't let you hurt him!

The Wind and Thunder Wheel and the Five Elements Wheel stirred up the energy of the Heaven and Earth, and various attribute Fighting Qi roared in.

The mighty momentum suppressed even the spatial turbulence.

This space could not withstand the powerful energy, cracking open with fissures, through which outside light shone in.

"This power is already comparable to when I first advanced to the Dou Zun Realm."

Venerable Qing Hai's greed deepened. For a Dou Zong to wield such power, if he could learn it, a two-star Dou Zun might even be able to contend with a four-star or five-star Dou Zun.

Working for the Hall of Souls, the stronger one's strength, the more attention one would receive, and the better the benefits and treatment.

Originally, he had some resentment about being assigned to the Northwest Region this time.

But at this moment, it completely vanished.

"I can't let him continue to cast it."

As a Venerable, Venerable Qing Hai dared not be overconfident, believing he could easily take it. "What if I get trapped by the Formation and let this kid escape? That would be a huge loss."

With a slide of his hands, he struck a palm towards Lin Xiu.

Whoosh!

Light flashed under Lin Xiu's feet as he shifted to another location.

After successfully avoiding it, he sneered, "Are you even a Dou Zun? You're still resorting to sneak attacks against a Dou Zong."

"Hmph, kid, I've experienced more things than you've eaten rice. Don't think I don't know your intentions. I won't give you a chance."

Venerable Qing Hai smiled indifferently, speeding up his offensive. A large amount of powerful Qi assailed Lin Xiu like a fierce storm.

This old geezer!

Muttering curses inwardly, Lin Xiu was helpless. He used Six Thousand Thunder Movements to create hundreds of afterimages, attempting to confuse his opponent.

But those figures were all shattered within two seconds.

"Save your strength. You, a mere Dou Zong, still think you can confuse me."

Venerable Qing Hai took a step forward, his figure distorted, and instantly appeared before Lin Xiu, grabbing towards his neck.

The next second, his palm passed straight through.

He turned his head and looked at another spot, where Lin Xiu's figure emerged.

"A nimble rat."

Being repeatedly toyed with by a junior, Venerable Qing Hai's expression darkened, looking rather displeased.

Their figures constantly changed, shifting positions more than ten times in a single breath.

"Just a little bit more!"

Lin Xiu gritted his teeth. The Fighting Skill's Rank was too high, and its power was indeed immense, but it wasn't entirely without drawbacks.

For example, it required more time to cast.

The Void Realm before him distorted again, and Venerable Qing Hai's figure was about to appear.

Seeing his cold sneer, Lin Xiu shifted again.

Suddenly.

"Oh no!"

Lin Xiu discovered that the surrounding space had been suppressed at some unknown point, becoming extremely solid, and he was trapped within a cage.

"I told you, I've eaten more rice than you've walked roads, young man, you still need more practice."

Venerable Qing Hai captured the fleeting panic on Lin Xiu's face, his expression triumphant.

He glanced at Lin Xiu's hands. "You're just a little bit away from releasing it, aren't you?"

There was no hint of pity in his tone, only more triumph.

Lin Xiu's expression slightly condensed. If it were before, he would have just smashed it with a punch and been done with it.

But now, he was still maintaining the Heaven and Earth Nirvana Wheel, so he couldn't free his hands.

Just then, Venerable Yao Tianhuo's voice echoed in his mind, "Lin Xiu, you don't need to worry about him. I'll help you block him."

"You?"

Lin Xiu hesitated.

The old man before him was a Venerable Elder from the Hall of Souls, and the Hall of Souls was most skilled at dealing with Souls.

"He doesn't know about my existence yet."

Venerable Yao Tianhuo understood Lin Xiu's worries, but he also had his own advantages.

"Alright!"

Lin Xiu agreed. Facing the approaching blue-robed elder, he no longer paid him any mind, focusing on perfecting the final part of the Heaven and Earth Nirvana Wheel.

"Still not giving up, not shedding tears until you see the coffin."

Venerable Qing Hai snorted coldly and directly attacked. He could tell that the Fighting Skill was nearing completion, and there wasn't much time left.

Blue light covered his palm, forming a claw.

Chirp!

The Void Realm was torn open by the claw.

Just as it was about to touch Lin Xiu, a figure suddenly rushed over.

Bang!

Purple light flashed, and the Void Realm violently trembled.

A voluptuous purple-haired beauty suddenly broke through the spatial Seal, blocking Lin Xiu's path.

"Zi Yan?"

Seeing the newcomer, Lin Xiu was stunned, somewhat taken by surprise.

"I won't allow you to harm him!"

Zi Yan Jiao shouted, clenching her jade fist, and fearlessly clashed with the blue claw.

However, the Realm gap for Zi Yan was too vast now.

Even with the secret technique to boost her strength, coupled with her Void Ancient Dragon advantage, she still couldn't be an opponent for a Dou Zun.

She only delayed the claw for an instant before her figure was sent flying, a streak of blood spurting from her mouth.

"Oh, it's actually a Demonic Beast?"

Venerable Qing Hai was surprised to see that Zi Yan had taken a hit and still hadn't exploded.

His hand movements didn't stop, and he continued to attack Lin Xiu. "Now, who else can help you?"

As his voice fell, a surge of power suddenly erupted from in front of Lin Xiu.

"Five Round Li Fire Method, Li Fire Burning Heaven!"

Venerable Skyfire's transparent figure appeared, and he flung out a fiery wheel with a raised hand.

It instantly enveloped Venerable Qing Hai.

Before he could react, a pillar of fire erupted, repelling him.

"Dou Zun Soul!!"

Venerable Qing Hai was both shocked and enraged. He, a dignified Dou Zun, capturing a Dou Zong, this process had surprisingly been full of twists and turns.

He stabilized his figure, coldness flashing in his eyes. "A mere Soul dares to show itself before the Hall of Souls. You are courting death!"

"Hmph, if this old man had a body, I'd leave you without a corpse in ten moves."

Venerable Yao Tianhuo's eyes were disdainful, his desire for a body growing even more urgent.

Just as Venerable Qing Hai was about to act, the surrounding Void Realm violently vibrated, and vast energy surged, stirring up terrifying pressure.

"Not good!"

Venerable Qing Hai reacted, his expression changing. He quickly looked up, his face instantly falling.

That kid's Fighting Skill was complete.

"Nirvana!"

A furious roar spread out. Lin Xiu controlled the two wheels to spin rapidly. Everything in between was bound by energy, like soybeans in a millstone, unable to resist, only able to await the fate of being crushed.

Venerable Qing Hai dared not underestimate it. Once the Fighting Skill was fully activated, its might was no less than a full-power strike from a Dou Zun.

He was only a two-star Dou Zun and had not yet reached the Realm where he could ignore a Dou Zun's strike.

Blue light covered his body, also obscuring his vision.

Watching Lin Xiu carry the purple figure away, Venerable Qing Hai gritted his teeth, making a "clattering" sound.

"You won't escape!"

Fighting Qi surged, spatial power churned, and Venerable Qing Hai's full strength erupted.

The Heaven and Earth Nirvana Wheel's rotation speed gradually slowed until it completely stopped.

Like a jammed gear, the wheels twisted continuously but could no longer turn.

At a certain moment.

Boom!

The two wheels vibrated incessantly, cracks appearing on them. The energy contained within overflowed, and after reaching a critical point, the entire thing exploded.

A figure rushed out from within.

Most of Venerable Qing Hai's blue hair was scorched black, and his clothes were tattered. "Cough, cough..."

He covered his mouth, his chest heaving, and fresh blood oozed from between his fingers.

"Lin Xiu!!"

Venerable Qing Hai let out a low growl, and before his voice dissipated, his figure had already vanished from its original spot.

In the distance.

Lin Xiu didn't look back, but he could still feel the oppressive force behind him constantly closing in.

The unconscious Zi Yan had returned to her little girl state and was held in his arms.

"He's caught up."

Venerable Skyfire reminded him.

Lin Xiu was expressionless, offering no response.

What exactly did Protector Xuan leave on him? Damn it, time was too tight, otherwise, he could definitely find it.

"Lin Xiu, die!"

A hysterical voice came from behind, Venerable Qing Hai appearing to be in a frenzy.