Chapter 7 Self-Created Killer Move: Flame Sand Cage
After listening to Yan's narration, Xie Yue and Hu Liena both showed expressions of disbelief, especially Hu Liena.

Her eyes, which were originally full of confidence, now revealed a hint of unwillingness.

The three of them grew up together, fighting side by side and growing up together, whether in the Spirit Hall's training ground or in the vast Death Canyon.

But at this moment, Hu Liena found that the gap between herself and Yan seemed to have widened overnight.

The last time they parted, Hu Liena was still full of confidence, thinking that she would obtain the fourth soul ring before Yan.

But now, seeing that Yan had reached level 42, while she was still hovering below level 40, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

On the contrary, Xie Yue's eyes were gleaming with excitement.

Xie Yue regards Yan as his best friend, but also as his biggest competitor. Even though he is recognized as the leader of the Spirit Hall's golden generation, he has never relaxed his vigilance against Yan.

Among the young soul masters in the Spirit Hall, Yan has the greatest hope of catching up with and surpassing him.

After both of them obtained the fourth soul ring, Yan's soul power surpassed his. This was the first time that Yan surpassed him since they met.

It excites him and he loves the feeling of competition and facing a challenge.

Xie Yue smiled and said:
"I thought that absorbing the five thousand year spirit ring was the limit. I didn't expect that you would challenge a six thousand year spirit ring and succeed. Now, your spirit power has surpassed mine by half a level. I will definitely work hard to catch up and surpass you."

Yan shook his head modestly.

"I told you, it was just luck."

Next, Yan told Xie Yue and Hu Liena everything about the encounter with the Flying Fire Fox and the battle with the two-headed demon snake, as well as how he hunted the Flying Fire Fox.

When Yan finished speaking, the brother and sister fell into a brief silence.

Although Hu Liena was unwilling, she had to admit that Yan's strength and luck were both first-rate.

"You are really lucky."

Hu Liena pouted and pretended to be angry:

"If it weren't for the fact that the Flying Fire Fox was already injured, you would never have been able to successfully hunt it."

Xie Yue looked at his sister and knew that she found it difficult to accept Yan's surpassing her.

He patted Hu Liena's shoulder gently and comforted her:

"Nana, luck is also a part of strength. We have to believe in Yan. Even without that luck, he has the ability to hunt down that flying fire fox."

Xie Yue knew her sister's temper very well, and she always ignored Yan.

If it were in the past, Yan would definitely not mind.

However, Xie Yue felt that Yan had changed, and Yan's attitude towards things became more serious than before.

Yan ignored Hu Liena's contempt and just smiled indifferently.

Hu Liena remembered something and asked curiously:
"What about the Spark Rain? Is it your fourth spirit skill?"

Yan shook his head and said lightly:
"That's just a new attack method. My fourth soul skill is called "Flame Slash", which is a single-target attack skill."

Yan planned to tell the brother and sister later that he possessed an external soul bone.

External soul bones are of the highest quality. They are capable of growth and will evolve as the soul power of their master increases. They are treasures that countless soul masters dream of obtaining.

Yan knew very well that once this rare treasure was exposed, it would likely cause unnecessary trouble. He needed to keep a low profile until he became strong enough.

Therefore, he would not easily show his flaming wings in front of others unless it was absolutely necessary.

Xie Yue joked:
"Yan, you are quite powerful when you are serious. It seems that I have to work harder to surpass you again."

After Xie Yue finished speaking, he looked at Hu Liena.

"Nana, Yan is so amazing now, you need to keep working harder."

Hu Liena regained her fighting spirit at this moment. "Don't underestimate me, I'm about to break through level 40. When I get the fourth spirit ring, we'll have another fight."

After Hu Liena finished speaking, she turned and left.

Practicing alone is not enough, she has to hunt ferocious beasts and stimulate her potential in dangerous situations, so as to break through level 40 as soon as possible.

Xie Yue looked at his sister's departing back, feeling a little worried but also a little relieved.

He turned to Yan and said:
"Nana is just like that. Sometimes she's too willful. Please be more tolerant of her."

"It's okay. We grew up together. I'm used to it."

They smiled at each other. Yan didn't care about Hu Liena's feelings.

Xie Yue asked:

"Then you want to join us?"

"No need. Let her face the challenge alone."

Xie Yue nodded.

"Then let's say goodbye now, and we'll meet up again after Nana breaks through level 40."

"it is good."

Then, the two left in different directions.

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After Yan and Xie Yue separated, Yan found a secluded place in the vast canyon and began to practice alone.

He knew that in order to become a truly strong person, he must continue to explore and break through himself.

As a fire-attribute soul master, he possesses both fire and earth attributes, which is a unique talent.

In the Douluo World, soul masters can not only acquire skills through soul rings, but also have the opportunity to create their own soul skills.

Of course, creating your own soul skills is not that simple, and it cannot be accomplished overnight.

Yan thought that he could use the dual attributes of fire and earth to explore more possibilities.

Although it is impossible to complete the creation of self-created soul skills in a short period of time, one can enrich one's own means of attack through continuous trial and exploration, rather than just relying on the skills granted by the soul ring.

In the following days, Yan was immersed in exploring new moves.

He tried to perfectly combine the two elements of fire and earth to unleash greater power.

After continuous attempts and summarization, he finally made a breakthrough.

That day, he once again concentrated his mental strength and tried to mobilize the elements of fire and earth at the same time.

As the soul power circulated in the body, the air began to become hot and the sand and gravel on the ground began to vibrate slightly.

Then, a flame gushed out from his palm.

At the same time, the sand and gravel on the ground were instantly sucked up and merged with the flames.

In the blink of an eye, a vortex formed by fire and sand appeared out of nowhere, completely covering the area around Yan.

This is his new killer move - flaming sand cage!
If it were just the flames, it would not be enough to restrain the opponent, but with the integration of the earth element, this cage would have a certain degree of defensive power, and could be said to be an integrated offense and defense.

This attack not only restrains the enemy, but also causes continuous burning damage.

What’s even more amazing is that, with Yan’s mental control and the release of soul power, this flaming sand cage can change size.

After it is compressed, the oxygen around the trapped person will be quickly consumed by the high-temperature flames. If they cannot break free from the restraints in time, they will suffocate to death.

(End of this chapter)