"Who in the world are you?" Reeling back dozens of steps from Xiao Yan under the rebound force, Xuan Yi could not help but look at Xiao Yan with extreme vigilance, her expression solemn as she spoke. Even on her own hand claws, a somewhat fading, scorching fluctuation was still burning her at this moment. Judging by that level of fluctuation, Xuan Yi perceived that probably only the strongest figure within their sect possessed it.
"Are you alright?" Ignoring Xuan Yi, Xiao Yan turned his head to speak to Die Qi beside him. This girl was naturally kind-hearted and treated him quite well, so Xiao Yan was naturally more than happy to protect her.
"Brum, brum, buzz." The colorful spirit butterfly transformed back into its human appearance once again, though her aura was quite weak-evidently having consumed a significant amount of power just moments ago under Xuan Yi's might.
"He is strong-a Six-Star Dou Xian Late Stage," Die Qi said after recovering her human form, clutching her violently heaving chest.
Most beings within Butterfly Valley were spirit butterflies of one kind or another, and this was common knowledge. Even though Die Qi was also a Six-Star Dou Xian expert, she was not adept at combat, which was why she had suffered such a rapid defeat. Within the Monster Realm, the power-scaling hierarchy was clearly defined; in any faction or kingdom, those fond of battle were predominantly male, while females largely handled logistical needlework and similar tasks.
"Do you need me to leave him alive?" Xiao Yan asked softly.
"Brat, don't be so arrogant!" Hearing Xiao Yan speak thus, Xuan Yi could not help flying into a rage. Behind her, a ferocious, roaring energy viper slowly coalesced, attempting to shoot toward Xiao Yan with a heaven-soaring monster Qi contained within it