The sudden, terrifying fluctuations made Xiao Fan and Yao Ming, who had been about to continue fighting, stop at the same time. In unspoken agreement, they put some distance between themselves and warily surveyed their surroundings.
"Heh, young friends, acting so recklessly within the Pill Region-do you think there is no one here to stand against you...?"
Just as Xiao Fan and Yao Ming were looking around, an elderly voice suddenly came from the center of their earlier battle.
Xiao Fan looked over and saw an old man with snow-white hair and beard standing in the air, anger on his face. Not a trace of energy emanated from him, yet the surrounding space seemed to have been locked in place by his presence. Even the storm stirred up by their battle had stopped at some unknown point.
Although the old man seemed to give off no energy fluctuations, Xiao Fan sensed something like a savage beast dwelling within him. A suffocating power was unmistakably washing over Xiao Fan, wave after wave.
Whoosh!
Golden light flashed through Xiao Fan's eyes as he looked at the old man. Then horror flickered across his gaze, and he made no further move.
On the other side, Yao Ming seemed to recognize the old man. His expression grew more solemn as he faced this sudden arrival, and he no longer dared show the slightest arrogance.
"Heh, Elder Hou, I would never dare look down on the Pill Tower. My elders have always told me they wish to cooperate with the Pill Tower's elders. However, this time..."
Yao Ming's gaze settled on Xiao Fan and Zi Yan. "This time, I came under orders from my elders to apprehend these two. I hope you can make an exception..."
Whoosh!
Before Yao Ming had finished speaking, the old