Calamity

Xiao Yan panted lightly, the Clan Markings on his forehead gleaming brilliantly. The Boundless Purgatory Ruler in his hand flowed with magma-like patterns as his dark eyes fixed tightly on the monstrous Qiu Yue before him.

After a brief stalemate, flames burst from Xiao Yan's dark eyes. With a flash, he dashed before Qiu Yue, poured Dou Qi into the Boundless Purgatory Ruler, and swung with a strike combining the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler and Leaving Fire Blade, smashing it viciously into Qiu Yue's wide-open chest.

Bang!!!

Along with a dull boom, Xiao Yan's expression turned exceedingly grave. Qiu Yue's chest, struck by the Boundless Purgatory Ruler, had only caved in slightly. Yet the hands gripping Xiao Yan's ruler split open from the overwhelming recoil, blood dripping continuously from his palms.

What terrifying defensive power.

Xiao Yan's gaze sharpened. Then Qiu Yue's enormous body suddenly vanished from before him, startling Xiao Yan. He immediately glanced aside and caught sight of Qiu Yue, who had already appeared behind him.

Even with such a massive body, he possesses this kind of speed?

Xiao Yan marveled inwardly. Following his soul's instinct, he turned without hesitation and raised the Boundless Purgatory Ruler across his chest. Qiu Yue had already hurled his massive fist—large enough to grip Xiao Yan's entire body—straight at him.

In an instant, Xiao Yan felt immense pressure transmitted through the Boundless Purgatory Ruler in his hands. The crushing force nearly broke both his arms, and even his heart suffered extreme compression.

Xiao Yan finally could not hold on and was repelled over a hundred meters. The internal injuries forced him to cough up a shocking mouthful of blood, while searing pain filled every part of his body, constantly assaulting his nerves.

*And such incomparable strength... truly well-rounded. Is this what a