"The Soul-Slaying Spear?"
Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon the Black Spear, tinged with a hint of greed.
The Soul-Slaying Spear was the treasured artifact that protected the Soul-Slaying Sect. According to legend, it was even an ancient divine weapon, possessing fearsome offensive power.
Xiao Yan wanted to claim it for himself as well.
However, Shen Xiu seemed to have expected Xiao Yan to react this way. He immediately let out a cold laugh.
"Xiao Yan, don't waste your effort. The Soul-Slaying Spear belongs to our Soul-Slaying Sect. Someone like you can forget about taking it."
"Oh? Is that so?"
A curve lifted at Xiao Yan's lips. He slowly raised his right hand, his fingers curling slightly as a ball of crimson flame silently gathered at his fingertips.
"What is this?"
Seeing this, Shen Xiu frowned, wariness flickering in his eyes.
Although he could not tell what method Xiao Yan was using, he knew that energy fluctuations of this level were no trifling matter.
"Shen Xiu, how about we play a game?" Xiao Yan asked softly with a smile.
"A game? What are you trying to do?" Shen Xiu raised a brow, his gaze growing slightly guarded.
"Let's have a little contest. Whoever takes the other down first wins. What do you say?" Xiao Yan's lips curved into a smile.
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 quite a bit of confidence. After all, he was a peak 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 enough.
"Haha, then I'll have to thank brother Shen for indulging me." Xiao Yan laughed loudly, then flicked his finger. A ball