Xiao Yan Flees in Disarray!

The Black-Corner Region is located in the Black Domain Great Plains, situated between the center of the Dou Qi Continent and its western territories. It lies in the middle ground between the Northwest and Central Plains regions, far from the Central Plains but relatively close to the Jia Ma Empire.

Here, countless factions clash and the population is a chaotic mix of all sorts, making it a classic lawless zone.

Because there are no moral or legal constraints, a game of "the big fish eats the small fish" plays out every day; as long as you have the strength, you can live quite comfortably.

"Brat, I've finally found you! Pay for my son's life with your own!"

Deep within the dense forest, Xiao Yan fled for his life, yet the man behind him clung to him like bone-deep gangrene, impossible to shake off.

Because his pursuer was a Dou Emperor expert while he was merely a Dou Grandmaster, he would have been caught long ago if not for the help of Yao Lao.

"Teacher, what should we do?" Feeling the Dou Qi in his body evaporating rapidly, Xiao Yan began to panic.

If he could not shake his pursuer before his Dou Qi ran dry, he would truly meet his end here.

Fan Lao, Sect Leader of the Blood Sect, was not joking; if you dared to kill his son, you had best be prepared to be offered as a blood sacrifice!

At the thought of this, Xiao Yan felt like vomiting blood.

Some time ago, upon first entering the Black-Corner Region, he had attended an auction held by the Eight-Fan Gate. Amidst the chaos in the wilderness, he had seized the opportunity to finish off Fan Ling, the young sect leader of the Blood Sect, and snatched some items.

He had thought his actions were seamless, but he never expected to be discovered; otherwise, he would not have been hunted to the ends of the earth by Fan Lao.

If the Black-Corner Region were not chaotic enough to allow him to fish in troubled waters, he would have been caught sooner, but his luck had run out when he was recognized at an auction.

Had he not been fast on his feet, he would surely have fallen into the enemy's hands.

"There is no trace of the Soul Hall nearby, and Fan Lao is merely a low-star Dou Emperor. Leave him to me in a moment," Yao Lao's voice drifted over, acting as a shot of adrenaline for Xiao Yan.

The reason he had been reluctant to act was his fear of being discovered by the Soul Hall, but fortunately, there was no sign of them nearby, giving him the opportunity to unleash his power.

"Many thanks, Teacher."

With Yao Lao's guarantee, Xiao Yan's confidence returned.

He began to lure Fan Lao deeper into the forest; the upcoming battle between Dou Emperors would surely be earth-shattering, and he did not want to be discovered by others.

"Brat, taste this!"

Seeming to sense that his prey was moving faster and faster, Fan Lao lost his patience.

A blood-colored shadow erupted from the forest, and a powerful aura suddenly surged into the sky.

His eyes, glowing with a crimson light, were filled with rolling killing intent.

His ghostly figure flickered, appearing before Xiao Yan in an instant, and he struck out with a fierce palm.

"Damn it!" Xiao Yan cursed inwardly.

Yet his movements did not falter; he held his heavy ruler horizontally before him.

BOOM!

A dull, thunderous roar exploded. Xiao Yan was struck as if by a heavy blow, his body flying backward uncontrollably until he slammed into a large tree.

"So strong!" Xiao Yan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression grave.

However, the matter was far from over. Fan Lao was incredibly fast; a shadow streaked by, and immediately, a cold and massive force of energy pressed down from the sky. The energy was so violent that it caused a series of sonic booms to ring out in mid-air.

Feeling the immense pressure descending from above, Xiao Yan dared not be careless.

But just then, Yao Lao's voice suddenly rang out in his heart, "This is bad, Xiao Yan! Four more figures are rushing toward this location, and none of them are weaker than Fan Lao!"

Four people no weaker than Fan Lao?

"Four Dou Emperor experts."

Hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Yan's heart sank to the bottom of the abyss. He was already being hunted by one Dou Emperor; if four more arrived, he would surely die here today.

"Yao Lao, is there really no way to break through?"

With his current cultivation as a Dou Grandmaster combined with Yao Lao's soul power, he could barely contend with a Dou Emperor.

But to kill one? That was likely unrealistic.

"Brat, pay for my son's life!" Fan Lao's icy voice was laced with infinite rage.

This strike was meant to cut his opponent down right here and now!

Seeing this, Xiao Yan knew that if he wanted to escape, he had no choice but to use his trump card: the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus.

It was a pity that he had not found the Green Lotus Core Flame in the Tagor Desert and had to use a beast flame as a substitute; otherwise, the fire lotus would have been even more powerful.

Just as the two were about to collide, a terrifying pressure arrived right on cue. A giant finger, seemingly supporting the heavens, suddenly appeared in the sky and crushed down toward their location.

The terrifying killing intent was almost tangible. The giant finger streaked across the sky like lightning, striking the withered palm with extreme precision and instantly leaving a bowl-sized wound.

Yet the giant finger did not stop; the moment it pierced his palm, it shattered in place, erupting with a deafening roar.

Immediately following this, shrill, miserable wails rose from the ground, echoing across the entire horizon.

Xiao Yan looked at the fire lotus in his hand, his throat feeling parched.

He could only imagine that if this giant finger had landed on him, he would have been ground into nothingness, leaving not even a scrap behind.

What kind of person could possess such terrifying power?

"How bold, to dare commit murder right before my eyes. You truly don't hold this Xiao in your eyes, do you?" A cold laugh drifted down from the sky.

Xiao Yan's gaze was fixed blankly upon the sky, where four figures could be seen walking through the air; the leader among them was a man, handsome and aloof.

Looking at that dashing and elegant face, Xiao Yan seemed to recall something, and a look of wild, ecstatic excitement suddenly surged across his features.

"Third Brother! It's you!"

They say that those who survive a great disaster are destined for good fortune; Xiao Yan hadn't believed it at first, but now, he had no choice but to believe.

Who could have imagined that, while alone in a foreign land, he would still be able to see his own third brother.

"Fourth Brother, long time no see. I'm not too late, am I?" Their eyes met, and Xiao Ze smiled faintly.

"Not at all. That Third Brother could save me from fire and water in the nick of time is already a great kindness." Xiao Yan sighed inwardly; Third Brother's strength had improved once again, to the point where even a Dou Emperor powerhouse appeared so pathetic before him.

"I wonder which friend has intervened? This matter is a grievance between my Blood Sect and Xiao Yan; it has nothing to do with outsiders!"

Fan Lao's figure had retreated rapidly after the explosion, attempting to minimize the damage, but he had still underestimated the harm caused by that attack.

Not only was his right hand crippled, but there wasn't a single patch of intact skin on his entire body, and his aura had withered to the extreme.

Now, he could only force his body to stand, refusing to let himself collapse.

In this Black-Corner Region where people were eaten without a trace of bone, he knew deep down that if he dared to show the slightest flaw, only destruction awaited him.

But Xiao Ze did not even spare him a glance, which made his expression turn exceptionally ugly.

"Fourth Brother, what happened? How did you end up in such a sorry state?" Xiao Ze asked with a smile.

"It is shameful to say." Xiao Yan blushed.

Nevertheless, he recounted the full story to Xiao Ze one detail at a time.

By the time he finished, it was Fan Lao who could no longer restrain himself.

Because he had suddenly realized that the man before him was actually capable of walking on the void without the support of Dou Qi wings.