"The thunderclouds in the sky are changing!" A voice of sheer disbelief suddenly echoed across the land, and instantly, countless eyes were fixed upon the thundercloud above Xiao Yan's head. Indeed, as the clouds surged, the already solidified Dan Lei began to transform once more. Watching this miraculous scene, countless people's faces fell into stunned silence—Xiao Yan had truly accomplished it. "Wow! Truly amazing!" As others gradually regained their composure, some of them exclaimed with excitement, today having witnessed a miracle firsthand. "Phew..." On the distant stone platform, Cao Ying finally let out the breath she had been holding. With her jade hands gently pressing her full chest, a vibrant, graceful smile bloomed on her cheeks. "He actually did it...!" On the dais, even a figure as prominent as Xuan Kongsu was momentarily stunned, his gaze fixed on the young figure standing upon the stone platform, a mixture of admiration shining in his eyes. He murmured softly, "I truly envy Master Yaochen. To find such an outstanding disciple—how remarkable!" "The situation is once again shifting. Now, we shall see just how far Xiao Yan will go. This year's Dan Festival is surely his to dominate—just as that old man did back then." The beautiful woman nodded slightly, then smiled. Upon hearing this, the others around also nodded, their eyes now filled with anticipation, all turned toward the thunderclouds above the sky. What had once seemed settled had been completely upended by Xiao Yan's actions. The final outcome, however, would still depend on the ever-changing thunderclouds. "How could this be possible?!" Compared to the joy of Xuan Kongzi and the others, the elderly Mu Gu's face instantly darkened. He had never imagined that Xiao Yan could truly rely on his abilities to shake the already-set course of this situation! "This young man will surely become a major threat to the Spirit Palace!" As the darkening clouds of his expression deepened, a profound sense of murderous intent surged within him. At his age, achieving such a level was remarkable—should he be given sufficient time, wouldn't he eventually become the supreme being of this realm? Taking a deep breath to calm the surging rage in his heart, Mu Gu coldly stared at Xiao Yan, then glanced at the swirling thunder clouds above, murmuring softly, "Though this young man's move is quite unexpected, it may not necessarily surpass me. His current confidence is still premature." Xiao Yan stood on the stone platform, overlooking the vast sea of people stretching all the way to the horizon. His gaze then shifted to the old Mu, who, with a pale face and a cold smile, wiped the blood from his lips. His eyes then turned upward. Across the sky, thunderclouds rolled majestically, dividing the heavens into several distinct sections. Each section was dominated by vividly colored thunderclouds, radiating an overwhelming thunderous pressure that sent shivers down the spines of many onlookers. Should these thunderbolts fall haphazardly, countless unfortunate individuals would surely be obliterated. Among the thunderclouds that divide the sky, two stand out as the most expansive. One is the four-colored thundercloud belonging to Master Mu Gu, while the other—one still in constant motion—is the three-colored thundercloud that has recently undergone changes due to the infusion of medicinal qi from Xiao Yan. After the golden light fully manifested, those who had thought the event concluded were suddenly struck with a sense of unease— the thunderclouds had not ceased their movement. "This...," said those present, who had gained some understanding of the sky's thunderclouds through prior experiences. They now knew this indicated that the energy of the Dan Thunder had not yet stabilized—perhaps something was still forming within the swirling layers. The thunderclouds continued to roll, and the entire plaza fell into an eerie stillness. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed intently upon the clouds as though glued to them. Should the clouds display even the slightest shift in color at this moment, the champion of this Dan Assembly would surely shift from Master Mu Gu to Xiao Yan. "Gurgle," murmured everyone, their heads tilted upward, their throats making soft, rhythmic sounds as if swallowing. A tense atmosphere enveloped the plaza. Even Cao Ying and the others found themselves unconsciously clenching their hands, their hearts beating faster than ever. On the stone platform, the old Mu Bone stared intently at the swirling thunderclouds above, his face twitching slightly. Then, his gaze shifted to Xiao Yan in the distance, only to find the latter's hands lazily resting behind him—a relaxed posture that immediately deepened his concern. As Mu Bone's unease grew, a remarkably formidable thunderous presence suddenly surged from afar, spreading across the sky. "Unfortunate!" As soon as Lei Wei appeared, Master Mu's face turned pale. He then suddenly lifted his head, and there, in the heavens above, the rolling thunderclouds gradually ceased their movement. After a moment, the clouds surged again, and a streak of purple light—radiant and divine, as if piercing through the vast expanse—slowly seeped through the clouds, gently dyeing a section of the thunderclouds a soft lavender hue. Instantly, as the purple light appeared, the thundercloud transformed into a five-colored divine thunder. Between heaven and earth, a stream of intense gazes watched the slender figure on the stone platform at the horizon—so intense, in fact, that it bordered on fervor. Who could have imagined that a contest once deemed settled would now be dramatically transformed by the hands of this young man, seemingly no more than twenty or so? From today forward, Xiao Yan's name would resound throughout the Central Region! Cao Ying's beautiful eyes, filled with excitement, fixed intently on the young figure, calm under the weight of countless spectators. Within her gaze, a shimmer of admiration sparkled—everyone understood that the young woman, long regarded as the pride of the Cao family, had truly begun to be captivated. Of course, no one could deny that at this very moment, Xiao Yan possessed an unmatched charm—born of his success. After the five-colored thunderclouds took shape, Xiao Yan also breathed a sigh of relief, his tightly tensed nerves finally relaxing. A sense of dizziness washed over him—this so-called method of spiritual elevation proved to be astonishingly taxing on the soul. "Huff... huff..." Heavy breaths escaped from Master Mu Gu's nose. His gaze upon Xiao Yan grew increasingly charged with murderous intent. Yet, as that intent reached its peak, a sudden, cold gaze swept across him, instantly dissolving his resolve. His eyes shifted, and he found Master Xuan Kong standing atop the dais, staring at him with a frosty demeanor. With a slight twitch of his lips, Master Mu Gu regained some clarity, swiftly suppressing his murderous intent. He knew well that if he had dared to strike Xiao Yan earlier, Master Xuan Kong would have certainly slain him right there. "Young man, I urge you—pray that you never find yourself in my hands again. Otherwise, you'll soon learn what it means to be trapped, unable to live, unable to die!" With a venomous gaze fixed upon Xiao Yan, Master Mu Gu's lips moved slightly, and his somber voice quietly echoed. Suddenly, a venomous voice reached his ears. Xiang Yan arched an eyebrow, turned his head toward Mu Gu elder, and a warm, gentle smile suddenly bloomed on his face. Under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers, he extended his thumb toward the elder, then gently lowered it. "I've said this before—until now, you still haven't earned the right to have your teacher intervene." As he lowered his finger, a soft, subtle laugh escaped his lips, quietly reaching the elder's ears. "Pfft!" The combination of his gesture and the quiet disdain in his tone instantly turned Mu Gu's face ashen, his fury building deep within his chest but unable to burst forth. By the time it reached its peak, his face flushed crimson, and a bright streak of red blood erupted from his mouth, splashing out under the astonished gazes of everyone present!