Xiao Yan's figure flashed like a ghost to the small mound where the energy being was perched. Before he had even fully steadied himself, an overwhelming pressure surged toward him like a tangible tide.
The Half-Saint energy being atop the mound had already opened its eyes, its gaze fixed on Xiao Yan.
Several other energy beings were positioned around it, making it clear that this Half-Saint energy being was the leader here.
"Youngster, this is not a place you should be. Leave at once, or you'll throw away your life for nothing!"
Xiao Yan sneered. "If I leave, what happens to my energy core?"
Xiao Yan's words were simple, yet it was clear that he had already regarded this Half-Saint energy being as prey.
"I intended to spare you, but I never expected you, a mere youngster, to be so blind to death."
Xiao Yan laughed. "You didn't even dare make a move at first. Among all the Half-Saint energy beings I've encountered, you're the most cowardly one."
Hearing this, the energy being, which still retained its sanity, flew into a rage. Since Xiao Yan possessed Half-Saint strength, it had initially been unwilling to fight him. But Xiao Yan's insult had thoroughly enraged it. A ghostly blue light flashed in its eyes, and an energy warhammer appeared in its hand. It swung the hammer down violently at Xiao Yan's position. However, Xiao Yan's soul perception had predicted it beforehand. Dust flew and the ground trembled beneath the Half-Saint energy being's strike, but Xiao Yan had already dodged aside.
"Your strength is decent."
In the next instant, Xiao Yan appeared behind the Half-Saint energy being.
"Your speed is too slow."
An energy being radiating a faint blue glow floated in midair. Xiao Yan exerted force with his palm and drew