Published: August 25, 2025
Chapter 249: The Duel
With each swing of the fan, a thick purple mist burst forth, shooting straight toward the green-robed man opposite. After seven or eight swings, the purple mist had thickened so much that it completely enveloped him, forming an impenetrable purple sphere.
The green-robed man, meanwhile, was shrouded entirely in a mass of black energy, using it as a shield against the purple mist.
The black energy and green mist churned and tore at each other incessantly, as if both were alive. But no matter how you looked at it, under the control of the Yan Family cultivators, the green mist held the upper hand, steadily compressing the black energy into an ever-smaller space.
“My cousin’s Bone-Dissolving Treasure Fan is a famous top-tier magical artifact of our Yan Family,” Yan Yu excitedly explained to Dong Xuan'er beside him. “The poison mist it conjures is so potent that even a tiny contact causes flesh to melt away—extremely powerful. But my cousin used to think the fan was too cruel, so he rarely used it. Now that he’s serious, he’s unleashed it, showing he’s determined not to let the opponent walk away unscathed!”
“Oh? Is this fan so famous? I wonder how it compares to the well-known Wind and Thunder Fan?” Dong Xuan'er chuckled softly, the corners of her mouth curling with a captivating, alluring charm.
“In terms of sheer power, this fan might not surpass the Wind and Thunder Fan, but any immortal cultivator with a wood spiritual root can wield it with ease. Unlike the Wind and Thunder Fan, which requires wind and thunder spiritual roots to reach its true potential. So, the Bone-Dissolving Fan often holds more value!” Yan Yu, slightly flustered by Dong Xuan'er's enchanting smile, managed to explain carefully.
“Don’t talk nonsense! Such an ordinary top-tier artifact wouldn’t even reach a tenth of the Wind and Thunder Fan’s power! Honestly, I think this fan doesn’t even match the strength of my Purple Light Cymbals!” Senior Brother Feng sneered with jealousy at the sight of Dong Xuan'er and Yan Yu chatting happily.
“You dare look down on our Yan Family’s magical artifact? Fine! Let me see the power of your Purple Light Cymbals!” Yan Yu, angered by the insult to the Bone-Dissolving Fan, was ready to teach him a lesson.
“Alright! I was just waiting to test the magical power of a top disciple from the Yan Family!” Senior Brother Feng sneered, accepting the challenge immediately.
For a moment, the two seemed to have forgotten about Han Li, their common enemy.
“Ah, never mind. I was just asking casually! Why get so angry? Why not just each give some ground? Isn’t that enough?” Dong Xuan'er appeared to be trying to mediate, but in reality, her words only made the two even more unwilling to back down, each not wanting to lose face in front of her.
Of course, it was unlikely they would have an actual duel right now. Their quarrel was mostly driven by jealousy and anger, with many of their earlier words just hot air. Still, if Dong Xuan'er continued to tease them, things could get messy.
Han Li, though still focused on the battle, clearly heard the commotion beside him and shook his head silently. He thought this headstrong girl was truly a troublemaker—no matter where she went, she stirred up trouble. No wonder Hong Fu always told him to keep a close watch on her.
But judging by appearances, neither Feng nor Yan Yu seemed dim-witted. Why were they now so impulsive and quarrelsome? Could Dong Xuan'er’s alluring charm really be that powerful? Even foundation establishment stage cultivators falling under her influence without realizing it?
Han Li’s thoughts turned grim.
Still, he didn’t bother to question the two infatuated fools. Whether they lived or died was none of his concern.
What puzzled Han Li the most was that no matter how Dong Xuan'er flaunted her charms and bewitched other men, she held no allure for him. He felt no attraction whatsoever.
Actually, it wasn’t just Han Li who was confused. Dong Xuan'er herself was frustrated! For some reason, her alluring charm had no effect on the one she disliked most. Otherwise, she would have had him spinning around her fingers long ago, and he wouldn’t have been a threat on the journey.