"Rumble..."
In an instant, the ghastly white pillar of flame slammed into the enormous fist.
After the giant energy fist had traveled nearly ten meters, a layer of ghastly white ice rapidly spread across it, encasing it in the blink of an eye.
The next moment, Xiao Yan forcefully planted his toes against the giant fist, now frozen solid.
His figure immediately shot forward, hurtling toward Lu Man in relentless pursuit.
The instant Xiao Yan left it behind, a powerful hidden force erupted from beneath his foot. With a deafening crash, the giant energy fist exploded.
Amid the ice shards flying in every direction, Xiao Yan streaked like lightning through the opening in the ice.
But just as he emerged, he abruptly stopped. His eyes narrowed as he stared at Lu Man, who had suddenly halted ahead of him.
His pitch-black eyes were filled with wariness.
"Hm? Why has she stopped running?"
Shortly after Xiao Yan stopped, Hai Bodong swiftly caught up and stood beside him. Cold air pulsed from his palms as he watched Lu Man with equal vigilance. He glanced at Xiao Yan and asked in a low voice.
Xiao Yan said nothing, merely shaking his head as he watched Lu Man. Silence settled over them.
"Something's wrong. There seems to be another presence hiding nearby. Be careful."
Just then, Yao Lao's voice suddenly rang out in Xiao Yan's mind, carrying a solemn note.
At Yao Lao's warning, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and discreetly swept his gaze over their surroundings, then nodded slightly.
"Hand Qing Lin over. You know we mean no harm. To be honest, we don't want any conflict with you, either."
After a long while, Xiao Yan finally spoke in a low voice.
Lu Man gave a lilting laugh, then shook her head. Her