Only after the phantom had completely faded did the Misty Cloud Sect members gradually come back to their senses.
At that moment, everyone's gaze involuntarily fell on Xiao Yan.
Their eyes held the daze of having survived a catastrophe and the shock of witnessing a miracle. More than anything, though, they reflected a bone-deep awe and fear born of having their understanding of the world overturned.
They had thought Elder Dan was Xiao Yan's greatest backing. They never imagined that someone so powerful, beyond all comprehension, stood behind him as well.
"That's right. If Elder Dan were all he had, how could Xiao Yan have broken through to the Dou Zong Realm in just three years?"
"It's even possible that the other party was the one who resurrected Elder Dan."
Yun Yun and the others speculated silently, their gazes growing ever more complicated as they looked at Xiao Yan.
The karma and secrets entwined around this young man were far more frightening than they had imagined.
"Yun Shan, have you decided how you want to die?"
Holding the Black Heavy Ruler, Xiao Yan strode toward Yun Shan, his killing intent palpable. Each step seemed to land right on Yun Shan's heart.
Yun Shan's expression changed drastically. He wanted to flee, only to find that Elder Dan and Medusa had already surrounded him.
"Disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect, heed my order! Activate the sect's grand formation and join me in killing them!"
Yun Shan shouted furiously, hoping to make one last desperate stand. But the Misty Cloud Sect disciples only glanced at one another. Not a single one dared to act.
Elder Dan's Dou Sheng strength was right there before them, and an unfathomable being stood behind Xiao Yan as well.
They only made a few hundred gold coins a