After Protector Wu absorbed Vulture Protector's Soul Form, the black mist barrier he had erected outside gradually dissipated.
Xiao Yan and You Ruo, who were feeling their way through the black mist, both noticed the change in the barrier. They stopped moving and waited where they stood, keeping their guard up.
Within just a few breaths, the black mist that had shrouded a vast area vanished completely. You Ruo and Xiao Yan spotted each other and exchanged nods before turning their gazes toward Protector Wu.
When they looked at Protector Wu, both involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air.
Protector Wu, who had originally been only a peak One-Star Dou Zong, had now soared to the peak of Three-Star Dou Zong. Even from this distance, Xiao Yan could clearly feel the surging aura emanating from him.
Teacher...
Sensing that things had taken a turn for the worse, Xiao Yan could not help calling out to Yao Lao in his heart.
Yet faced with such an overwhelming gap in strength, even Yao Lao had no solution. He could only respond with silence.
"Hehehehehe..."
"Yao Chen, you'd best come along quietly!"
Protector Wu looked toward Xiao Yan, a trace of triumph flashing in his eyes. Now a peak Three-Star Dou Zong and undoubtedly the strongest person present, he had every reason to feel confident.
Whoosh!
Seeing Xiao Yan remain silent, Protector Wu waved a hand. An enormous pitch-black palm materialized behind him and swept toward Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan's eyes grew solemn as he sensed Protector Wu's attack. He hastily mobilized the Dou Qi within his body and met it with the Xuan Heavy Ruler in hand.
Boom!
The broad Xuan Heavy Ruler slammed into the pitch-black palm. Xiao Yan felt a tremendous force surge through his hands, driving even the