True and False Eight Extremes Collapse

He had noticed earlier that Scar's attitude was somewhat off, so he had deliberately remained vigilant, keeping watch over the other man's every move.

Sure enough, during the time they traveled together, although Scar constantly mocked and ridiculed him, he had never tried to drive him from the group. Instead, he had intentionally or unintentionally tried to make him stay. Such an incongruous attitude naturally aroused Xiao Yan's vigilance.

Now that he was on guard, he had also begun to harbor some suspicion toward Ka Gang. Fortunately, Ka Gang had not been involved in this matter, so he could naturally be considered a decent ally now.

Facing the bald brute rushing at him, Xiao Yan's expression turned grave. He swung the Mysterious Black Ruler, wisps of Dou Qi wrapping around its body and emitting an exceedingly faint pale-yellow glow.

"Ha ha, a Yellow-tier low-grade technique. You really are some wild stray."

Scar laughed wildly. Dou Qi surged throughout his body as he viciously struck out with his palm, bringing waves of crushing wind pressure with it.

"Yellow-tier Advanced, Flash Wind Palm!"

The palm wind collided with the Giant Ruler. With the Mysterious Black Ruler's weight reinforcing him, Xiao Yan barely managed to remain steady, while Scar did not budge in the slightest.

Scar discreetly withdrew his slightly trembling hand, then grinned savagely. "I never expected this lump of iron to be such a fine treasure. You little stray really do have some luck. Breaking through to the Dou Zhe realm at such a young age—you must have stumbled upon some great opportunity somewhere, right?"

He had a weapon and strength, yet no cultivation technique to match them. Scar was now utterly convinced that the boy was merely a lucky brat who had encountered a fortuitous opportunity. After all, no sect or faction would ever have its disciple or successor cultivate a Yellow-tier low-grade technique.

Xiao Yan smiled. "Defeat me, and won't the opportunity be yours?"

With that, the youth's figure flickered as he attacked Scar at an unhurried pace.

Though his words were full of provocation, Xiao Yan knew that his combat skills were definitely somewhat lacking compared to a ruthless character who had spent years living by the blade.

Though the opponent's Dou Technique was not of a high grade, its angles were exceptionally vicious and tricky. Had he not spent these past days adapting to the Mysterious Black Ruler's weight, he would likely have been defeated in an instant.

Thinking of the rules Hun Ruoruo had set, Xiao Yan felt rather irritated. Although the Giant Ruler was suited for both offense and defense, it suppressed a full seventy percent of his Dou Qi and speed. Fighting above his level was simply too difficult.

Scar was now within reach. An idea flashed through Xiao Yan's mind. Veins bulged from both his hands as Dou Qi poured into them madly, and he delivered a broad, sweeping slash.

"Eight Extremes Collapse!" Xiao Yan shouted.

"Too slow!"

Seeing this, the bald man abruptly tilted his body to the side. Dou Qi circulated through his hand as he unleashed the Flash Wind Palm once more, fiercely striking the side of the Mysterious Black Ruler. In an instant, Xiao Yan's weapon flew from his grasp, and the Mysterious Black Ruler crashed heavily into the ground with tremendous force.

Ka Gang, who had heard the commotion from nearby, saw Xiao Yan lose his weapon and immediately grew anxious. He poured what little Dou Qi he had left into both palms, clearly preparing to risk his life.

"Yao Yan, don't fight him head-on! Retreat at once!"

Hearing that, a trace of gratitude flashed through Xiao Yan's heart. He then fixed his icy gaze on Scar's mocking expression, the corners of his mouth curling upward.

"Being disarmed against my will doesn't count as breaking the rules."

He walked neither quickly nor slowly, looking as though he had exhausted his strength, and shouted, "Eight Extremes."

"You still want to use that Sword Technique Dou Technique after losing your weapon? Die!"

Scar roared with laughter. His right leg swept in an arc around his left as the strength of his entire body erupted. His leg turned into a blade and chopped viciously toward Xiao Yan, as if intending to cut the youth in half at the waist.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan bent his knees slightly, then shot upward like lightning, rapidly closing in on Scar's chest at a speed far beyond Scar's expectations.

Scar did not even have time to wipe the smile from his face before the youth's fist was already rushing toward him. Its violent momentum swept over him like a hurricane, making him feel as though he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Such power could not be described by an ordinary Profound Tier technique.

Profound Tier Mid-grade, perhaps even... Advanced?!

Before he could think further, Scar's old strength had been spent while new strength had yet to arise. Most of the Dou Qi in his body had also been poured into his right leg. He had no strength at all to withstand Xiao Yan's sudden killing blow.

"Collapse!"

Violent pale-yellow Dou Qi smashed directly into Scar's chest, pulverizing the bones throughout his ribcage. Blood mixed with internal organs sprayed wildly from his mouth and nose as if it cost nothing, and his aura rapidly withered like a deflated ball.

With a "wah," Scar collapsed to the ground, his eyes unfocused. Blood streamed from his nose, and even breathing became difficult. He stared in terror at the youth looking down at him from above, his entire body shaking like a sieve.

He was a dignified Four-star Dou Practitioner, yet after the other party had cast aside his weapon, he could not even last several exchanges.

Such a Heavenly Prodigy had actually been able to suppress his own brilliance and choose to play the pig to eat the tiger.

At this moment, facing Xiao Yan and seeing the calm yet mocking look in his eyes, Scar's heart was filled with unprecedented terror and coldness.

"Y-you! Brother Yao Yan... we can talk this out. I admit defeat. Spare my life, and I am willing—"

Palm wind rapidly gathered in Xiao Yan's hand. He revealed the same smile as before and softly interrupted him. "I said earlier that I wouldn't trouble you after today. I suppose I've kept my word?"

Profound Tier Low Grade, Fire Blowing Palm.

Old Man Yao had originally taught it to him as a transitional Dou Technique for use in the Family Test. Yet no one had dared challenge him in the Family Test, and he had not even been able to attend the Coming-of-Age Ceremony.

Its first use had instead been for killing.

"Aah!!"

As the wind pressure gradually dissipated, Scar's eyes remained wide open, but no further movement came from him.

Xiao Yan casually kicked the man aside, then turned and rushed toward Ka Gang to support him.

Ka Gang had told him to leave first earlier. Xiao Yan naturally could not forget that kindness.

Meanwhile, Ka Gang's face was filled with wild joy. Though he was nearly exhausted from the battle, he still forcibly kept that Five-star Dou Practitioner mired down, waiting for Xiao Yan's aid.

With the two working together, they completely crushed that Five-star Dou Practitioner in only a dozen or so exchanges.

Ka Gang panted as he looked at the delicate-looking youth before him. Though he was still in danger, he could not suppress the shock and emotion in his heart.

"Yao Yan... my friend, your talent and strength are truly unlike anything I, Ka Gang, have ever seen in my life. Thank you for saving my life."

With that, he dragged his exhausted body forward, intending to bow to Xiao Yan in thanks.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan hurriedly caught him and smiled. "Uncle Ka Gang, there is no need for such courtesy. I should be thanking you for your help earlier."

Seeing that all hope was gone, the masked man lying to the side glared venomously and roared at Xiao Yan, "You ruined our plans! Once the Great Chieftain arrives, no matter how monstrous a genius you are, you will surely die!"

"The Great Chieftain?"

Ka Gang frowned, immediately sensing the severity of the situation. His earlier smile vanished as he said to Xiao Yan, "We already needed to join forces to handle this man. If the Great Chieftain he mentioned arrives... then I fear it truly will be as Scar said. We will all be wiped out here."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan glanced toward the front of the Merchant Caravan, where the fighting continued, and grinned. "If that's the case, then we'll strike back before he gets here."