Although Xiao Yan was confident, he was never arrogant. The moment he noticed the black-robed man's presence, he had already warned Xiao Yi Xian. The black-robed man wanted to use his methods to trap Xiao Yan, but Xiao Yan was also waiting for the right moment to seal him in and take his life.
According to Yao Lao, the man before them was Elder Mu Gu, Yao Lao's junior brother from the same sect and Xiao Yan's martial uncle. Back then, when Yao Lao had been betrayed and killed by Han Feng, leaving behind only his soul, Elder Mu Gu had been one of the main masterminds.
"If possible, kill him—provided you can ensure your safety!" Yao Lao's tone at the time had been exceptionally cold. It was clear what kind of "place" Elder Mu Gu held in his heart.
Naturally, Xiao Yan would not spare anyone who had plotted against Yao Lao.
With four Dou Zuns gathered around him, Elder Mu Gu immediately realized that he had fallen into Xiao Yan's trap. At once, he transformed into black smoke and, wreathed in Black Flame, tried to flee. No matter how confident he was, he would not believe himself capable of facing four opponents alone here—especially when one of those auras was even stronger than his own.
"Over here!" Lei Jingxiao roared at once. Though he was not an alchemist, his soul power was equally formidable, and he was exceptionally battle-hungry.
Crimson flames coiled around the golden spear in his hand as he charged ruthlessly at Elder Mu Gu. His spear thrust was vicious, piercing straight toward Elder Mu Gu's true body!
Though Elder Mu Gu was anxious, he did not panic. He instantly caught hold of Lei Jingxiao's opening, wrapping his right hand in Black Flame and gripping the