"Soul-Slaying Spear?"
Xiao Yan's gaze, too, turned toward the Black Spear with a trace of greed.
The Soul-Slaying Spear was the Soul-Slaying Sect's sect-defending treasure. Moreover, according to legend, it was an ancient divine artifact with formidable offensive power.
Xiao Yan wanted to claim it for himself as well.
However, Shen Xiu seemed to have anticipated Xiao Yan's reaction. He immediately let out a cold laugh.
"Xiao Yan, don't waste your breath. The Soul-Slaying Spear belongs to our Soul-Slaying Sect. You? Don't even dream of taking it away."
"Oh? Is that so?"
The corners of Xiao Yan's lips curved upward. He slowly raised his right hand, his fingers slightly bent, and a ball of crimson flame silently condensed at his fingertips.
"What is this?"
At the sight of it, Shen Xiu frowned, wariness flickering in his eyes.
Though he could not tell what technique Xiao Yan had used, he knew that energy fluctuations of this degree could not be simple.
"Shen Xiu, how about we play a game?" Xiao Yan said softly with a smile as he stared at Shen Xiu.
"A game? What are you trying to do?" Shen Xiu raised a brow, his gaze slightly guarded.
"Let's have a match. Whoever takes down the other first wins. What do you say?" A curve formed on Xiao Yan's lips.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Shen Xiu narrowed his eyes slightly, then laughed. "Fine! But I won't go easy on you."
Shen Xiu had some confidence in himself. After all, he was a super expert at the ninth star of the Innate Realm, and he possessed such terrifying physical strength. Dealing with Xiao Yan would be more than easy.
"Haha, then I'll have to thank brother Shen for indulging me." Xiao Yan laughed loudly, then flicked his finger sharply. A ball