A deep white flame rose up, burning through the iron chains Wu Protector had extended. Then, Yao Lao controlled Xiao Yan's body, smashed through the room's doors, and rushed outside.
Sensing the aura that suddenly erupted from Xiao Yan's body, Wu Protector let out a string of sinister laughter. "Bone Chilling Flame. Yao Chen, it really is you."
"Ke ke ke."
The black mist Wu Protector had transformed into decisively pursued Xiao Yan.
Yao Lao could no longer afford to conceal himself. After possessing Xiao Yan, he immediately flew at full speed toward the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, disregarding the ban on flight within Jia Ma Sacred City.
After some time, Yao Lao brought Xiao Yan out of Jia Ma Sacred City.
"Ke ke ke."
A strange laugh came from behind him. Yao Chen's heart trembled as he stopped in midair and turned to look at the black mist racing toward him.
"With my current soul power, it seems I can't escape."
"Xiao Yan" gave a bitter smile, then calmed down.
The black mist stopped not far from "Xiao Yan," hovering in midair.
From within the black mist, a gaze examined Xiao Yan—or rather, Yao Lao. Then a chilling voice said, "Yao Chen, I thought you would watch me kill this little fellow."
Yao Lao glanced at the black mist and smiled faintly. "You maggots of the Dou Qi Continent truly are impossible to get rid of."
"Unfortunately, if I were at my peak, I could wipe out seven or eight of your kind with a single thought," Yao Lao said mockingly.
At his peak, Yao Lao had been stronger than even ordinary Dou Zun experts. This was hardly empty boasting.
Hearing how Yao Lao referred to himself, Xiao Yan's consciousness was utterly shaken.
This venerable one! His teacher