The temptation of a Seventh-Rank Pill was immense. Perhaps the effects of this Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill could help him break through to Dou Zun within ten years, but faced with an enemy who would become a grave threat to the Mist Cloud Sect, Yun Shan naturally chose to eliminate Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan's talent and potential were simply too monstrous. He was only a Da Dou Shi, yet he already had the strength to challenge Yun Shan. If Yun Shan allowed the boy to keep growing, he might find himself facing a Dou Sheng in the future. After all, Xiao Yan was the disciple of the continent's foremost Alchemist, the Medicine Venerable, and apparently had inherited Yao Chen's true teachings as well as his deep affection.
Yun Shan did not believe a single word of Yao Chen's verbal assurances. Promises and oaths were made to be broken. Even if he kindly spared Xiao Yan today, a few years down the line, the question might become whether Xiao Yan would spare him.
Seeing Yun Shan chuckle and shake his head, Yao Chen's expression grew colder. "Young man, don't push your luck. This is already the most I can afford to offer. If you refuse, I can only sacrifice my life to bury you here!"
Although Yao Chen was now only an incomplete Soul Body, his soul was still of Dou Zun caliber. If he staked everything on a final struggle, he could certainly kill Yun Shan before dying.
Yao Chen was gambling on whether Yun Shan valued his own life or was willing to sacrifice himself to kill both him and Xiao Yan. Unless Yun Shan was willing to die, he could only accept Yao Chen's terms.
Seeing that Yao Chen's expression was no bluff, Yun Shan's face darkened. Clearly,