Xiao Yan gazed at the cruelty and pity in Lu Zhi's eyes, but his expression did not change much.
At this Ten Thousand Beasts Assembly, his greatest opportunity had not been gathering so many herbs, nor had it been stumbling upon the Soul-Turning Secret Technique. It had been meeting Ming Mei, who had not entirely left her inheritance to him.
With a casual gesture, Ming Mei had perfectly fused the Crimson Lotus Karma Flame with him, greatly strengthening Xiao Yan's combat power.
But that had merely been something she did on a whim. His true opportunity had been that night, when Ming Mei seriously asked Xiao Yan which of two opportunities he wanted.
Had he chosen the easier one, Xiao Yan knew he might have entered the Dou Zong realm before Lu Zhi. Yet Xiao Yan had chosen the latter.
Because his goal was to revive Yao Lao, to become worthy of the terrifying force behind Xun'er, and, above all, to stand against the colossal Soul Hall.
Xiao Yan's journey would not end with defeating a single Lu Zhi. Having faced the danger of having his soul nearly devoured, the benefits Xiao Yan had gained were naturally beyond terrifying.
Feeling Lu Zhi's strongest attack approaching, Xiao Yan looked at his right hand. He knew that the Dou Sheng Arm's power was far more than an increase in physical strength, and far more than simple devouring power. Even more terrifying power remained hidden within that arm.
He sensed the energy scattered throughout the air by the fierce battle, as well as the Dou Qi restored within his body through the Crimson Lotus Karma Flame's replenishment.
Xiao Yan felt that, within this arena, he now had the ability to summon a portion of his arm's power.
"I still have many opponents. Lu