Xiao Yan's voice was not loud.
Yet it exploded beside everyone's ears like thunder.
The experts of the Three Great Empires all changed expression at once.
Instinctively, they retreated several steps, their faces filled with disbelief!
On the Jia Ma Empire's side, earth-shaking cheers erupted.
"It's Xiao Yan!"
"Xiao Yan is back!"
Hai Bodong let out a long breath, a relieved smile appearing on his face.
"This brat... he really needs to break this habit of showing up just in time to save the day!"
"Every time, he comes at the very last moment!"
Jia Xing Tian struggled to his feet and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
He looked at Xiao Yan, his eyes full of shock.
"Eight-star Dou Zong?!"
"How long has it even been?"
"As expected of Master Xiao!"
Xiao Yan slowly descended beside Jia Xing Tian and handed him a bottle of healing medicine.
"Elder Jia, are you all right?"
"I-I'm fine."
Jia Xing Tian accepted the medicine bottle and laughed heartily.
"It's good that you're here!"
"Master Xiao, every appearance you make gives people a fright."
"Thank you, Master. If not for you..."
"This old man would have truly fallen this time!"
Xiao Yan smiled, then turned around.
He looked toward the experts of the Three Great Empires, who faced him as though confronting a formidable enemy.
His gaze suddenly turned cold, and his tone became grim.
"Now, it's time to settle the score."
He took a step forward, and the terrifying pressure of an Eight-star Dou Zong—
Boom!
—was released without reservation!
In an instant, the space within a thousand zhang twisted and warped beneath that pressure.
The ground cracked inch by inch, as though unable to bear the burden.
"Did you enjoy yourselves just now?"
Xiao Yan spoke coldly.
"Now,