"Bang!"
A heavy impact resounded in the sky. The moment the two collided, a terrifying wave of energy rapidly spread outward from the two of them. Wherever it passed, the invisible void shattered inch by inch. In the blink of an eye, the void within a hundred feet of the two of them was transformed into an endless darkness.
The powerful Dou Qi, enveloped in black mist, launched a fierce attack on Xiao Yan's body. Although most of the power was blocked by the Giant Elephant Art to blast Xiao Yan back. Of course, compared to Xiao Yan, the Hall Master Gui was also affected by the powerful internal force of the Eight Extremes Blast, causing his internal energy to surge and his overall condition to decline significantly. Even the remnant souls of those he had previously suppressed were now struggling wildly within his body, thanks to the impact of the Eight Extremes Blast.
Damn it!
Sensing the turmoil of the remnant souls within his body, the Hall Master Gui's expression changed slightly. He cursed under his breath and hurriedly mobilized his Dou Qi, managing to suppress it once again with considerable effort.
Immediately afterward, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan forward again, his massive phantom flashing nimbly as he turned. The enormous phantom arrived directly in front of the Hall Master Gui, raising his right leg high and bringing immense force to slash down from above. By the time the Hall Master Gui noticed, it was already too late to avoid it, and he could only muster all his strength to meet the attack once more.
After several fierce clashes, Xiao Yan's every move was incredibly ruthless and violent. Although the Hall Master Gui still had a lot of energy left in his body, he could only struggle to resist Xiao Yan's relentless bombardment until Xiao Yan once again blasted him back. In the blink of an eye, he was already above the Hall Master Gui's head, and his foot stomped down heavily.
In a moment of desperation, the Hall Master Gui only had time to raise his arms to cross and defend himself before Xiao Yan stomped heavily on his thick arms.
"Bang!"
However, the moment the two collided, the Hall Master Gui's expression changed drastically. An incomparably powerful force poured out like a dragon emerging from the sea. Even he could not withstand such a powerful force. Therefore, the moment Xiao Yan collided with him, the Hall Master Gui's body was blasted away without any resistance. Even the two arms that he used to block Xiao Yan's attack head-on were shattered. The Dou Qi that had been gathered on the surface of his body was also completely disintegrated under Xiao Yan's attack!
Faced with Xiao Yan at this moment, the Hall Master Gui had absolutely no ability to confront him head-on!
At his peak, Xiao Yan could fight the Hall Master Gui to a standstill. Now, with the former's cultivation level, after devouring those powerful figures in the city, he is at most only at the Late Origin Transformation Realm. If that's all, then with the power of the Giant Elephant Art, Xiao Yan is absolutely confident that he can suppress him!
Without hesitation, Xiao Yan blasted the Hall Master Gui away with a single blow. Before he could even regain his footing, he flashed back into existence, appearing directly beneath the rapidly descending Hall Master Gui in the blink of an eye. He twisted his body, gathering all his power in his right leg, and in the instant it bent, he unleashed a lightning-fast strike, stomping heavily on the Hall Master Gui's back.
"Pfft!"
The Hall Master Gui's body arched upwards in an instant, his mouth gaping open, blood gushing out. A pillar of blood even burst forth from his chest, followed by countless remnant souls, which surged out like ants leaving their nest, transforming into mad vengeful spirits that swirled around the Hall Master Gui's body, roaring at him incessantly, seemingly expressing their hatred. Many even rushed onto the Hall Master Gui's body, tearing off pieces of his flesh with their mouths and devouring them mercilessly.
"Ah..."
Instantly, a pitiful scream rang out again in the sky. However, this time, the roles were reversed. The Hall Master Gui had caused all of this was now the one being torn apart and devoured.
Seeing the scene unfolding before him, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. Although these vengeful spirits might not have been good people in life, they certainly shouldn't have been involved in this war, much less become its victims. It was just a pity that the appearance of the Hall Master Gui had turned them into what they are now.
However, judging from the current situation, the Hall Master Gui can be considered to have paid the price for the evil he had sown.
"Roar! You damned creatures, how dare you turn against me! You will all die!"
Catching his breath, the Hall Master Gui immediately focused his attention on the vengeful spirits that were tearing at his body. After noticing that Xiao Yan did not attack again, he turned around in a rage, his hands transforming into claws, and mercilessly swept them across the heads of the vengeful spirits. In just a moment, he had blasted them all into nothingness.
After the Hall Master Gui forcibly annihilated the last vengeful spirit, his once massive body became thin and hunched once more. Without the replenishment of energy from those vengeful spirits, the Hall Master Gui's aura weakened again. As for using Yin Evil Spirit Devouring again as before, it was clearly impossible. He simply didn't have enough essence blood to use. Moreover, the little power he had left was completely insufficient for him to use it again.
"Cough cough cough..."
The Hall Master Gui coughed and vomited, and his condition deteriorated rapidly. Even his posture as he stood in the void was extremely strained. Yet, despite this, there was still a hint of struggle in his eyes.
He never imagined that with his cultivation at the Origin Return Realm, he would be defeated by Xiao Yan, and so miserably at that. After Xiao Yan unleashed his true strength, he realized that Xiao Yan was no match for him. His plan had clearly failed. To capture Xiao Yan, he would have to send out stronger members of the palace, or even experts at the Origin Return Realm or above, to have any chance.
This message must be brought back...
A thought flashed through the Hall Master Gui's mind, and then, his resentful gaze fell on Xiao Yan again, forcing himself to say:
"I admit, I underestimated you. I will remember what happened today, and one day you will pay for it all!"
After saying this, the Hall Master Gui used the last bit of strength in his body to form hand seals once more.
"Heh, do you think you can leave today?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan gave a cold laugh, staring icyly at the Hall Master Gui, and sneered.
"I know your Spiritual Strength is strong, but with the secret techniques of my Ghost Hall, no matter how powerful your Spiritual Strength is, as long as you haven't surpassed the seventh rank, you can forget about leaving this palace!"
After saying that, the Hall Master Gui's figure suddenly exploded with a bang, turning into a strange black mist that quickly spread out.
"Do you really think you can escape?"
Seeing this, Xiao Yan shook his head with a cold laugh, his hands quickly forming hand seals. At the same time, the Heavenly Flames that had been contained within his body once again burst forth and, at an extremely fast speed, enveloped the black mist that had not yet dissipated in the sky.
The fierce Heavenly Flames quickly receded, and soon, accompanied by a miserable howl, the figure of the Hall Master Gui reappeared. However, this time, he had been controlled by Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames.