On the boundless wilderness, Xiao Yan and his companion were speeding south through the sky, but the danger behind them was drawing ever closer.
Xiao Yan's cultivation level was not comparable to that of the Origin King. Even with the Heavenly Severing Steps and the Winged Elephant Art, his speed was still limited, which resulted in the two of them moving much slower at this moment.
The only saving grace is that, in this fierce competition, Xiao Yan and his companion are getting closer and closer to the Fire Maple Forest. If they can reach the Fire Maple Forest before the three behind them catch up, then they might be able to escape this danger.
"We should be approaching the Fallen Poison Cave soon. That's the last checkpoint on the border of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect. Beyond that lies the Fire Maple Forest."
In the sky, Xiao Yan gazed with a look of astonishment at a vast ravine hidden in the sandstorm in the distance. The tension in his heart gradually eased, but the next moment...
"Laugh!"
The sound of wind breaking abruptly stopped, and Xiao Xuan and Xiao Yan's figures instantly froze in the air. The surrounding world trembled violently, and the invisible void was violently distorted and shaken by the hurricane. Xiao Xuan looked up at the front, his brows furrowed.
"What's wrong?"
We can't go any further.
Xiao Yan looked suspicious, while Xiao Xuan stared intently at the horizon ahead with a solemn expression. Just now, he suddenly realized that there were two powerful experts at the Origin King level directly in front of them. When the two of them entered this area, their auras had already locked onto them, clearly targeting them.
"There are two more Origin King ahead, heading straight for us."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression immediately hardened, and the Origin Qi within his body began to circulate rapidly. It seemed that the other party had anticipated their passage here, which was why they had ambushed them.
"Five Origin King in one move, that's quite a grand gesture!"
"This is going to be a big problem. I'll try to stall them while you find a chance to leave."
Their auras had already been locked onto, making escape impossible. In a direct confrontation, the two of them had absolutely no chance of winning, let alone escaping. Facing the combined attack of five Origin King experts, even an Origin Emperor expert would not be able to handle it easily, let alone the two of them.
This time, even Xiao Xuan no longer had any confidence. If it were one against three, plus Xiao Yan and the Northern King, they might still have a chance to escape. But against five Origin King experts, they would undoubtedly lose this battle. The only plan now was for him to hold off these five Origin King experts while Xiao Yan found a chance to escape.
"Ancestor, what are you saying? You've waited a thousand years to be resurrected, and you haven't even had a chance to properly appreciate the wonders of this continent. How can Xiao Yan leave you behind to escape alone? We'll go together! If they really want to keep us here, even if it means death, I will make them pay a terrible price!"
Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Xiao Yan slowly shook his head. With a wave of his sleeve, the new Northern King appeared, like an invincible war god, his murderous aura permeating the world.
The moment the Northern King appeared, the expressions of the five Origin King experts changed. The extremely dangerous aura emanating from him sent chills down their spines. The Northern King's appearance made their siege slightly more troublesome.
"Hehe, what a unique puppet! Not only does it possess strength comparable to Origin King, but it also exudes a murderous aura. If we could bring it back to the sect for thorough research, perhaps the strength of our Heavenly Puppet Sect could be further enhanced. Hehehehe..."
Suddenly, an old voice echoed from the sky, reverberating in people's ears like the howl of a demon from hell, sharp and hoarse, especially the strange laughter that made people feel disgusted.
Turning around, he saw that the three Origin King behind him had arrived. Xiao Yan had already met one of them, Hui Fu, while the other two were dressed in the attire of the Heavenly Puppet Sect, clearly two experts from the Heavenly Puppet Sect. The words he had just heard were spoken by one of these two.
"Hmph, a bunch of guys who play with the dead all day long. I really don't know what you promised the sect leader that made him agree to join forces with you?"
Immediately following, the other two Origin King experts appeared in front of Xiao Yan and his companion, a man and a woman. One of them was covered in long hair, with a blue face and even blue eyes. The other woman had a Yao Mei look, her full and hot body brazenly exposed to the air, making one almost spit fire. Her narrow eyes had a pair of triangular pupils, and her gaze was like that of someone looking at prey. The cold feeling suppressed the evil fire in one's heart.
She truly is a femme fatale!
"Hmph, I'm curious, when will I be able to acquire a magical beast at the Origin King level and see how the puppet I create works?"
The old man's eerie laughter rang out again, and at the same time, a hint of greed appeared in his gaze as he looked at the couple opposite him.
"Hehe, Elder Xu Rui seems a little angry. Shall I apologize to you on his behalf?"
Upon hearing this, the woman didn't get angry but instead laughed, striking a seductive pose and vigorously swaying her alluring figure. A purple light quietly appeared in her beautiful eyes, and instantly, the old man named Xu Rui felt a wave of dizziness before his eyes, and the expression on his face slowly relaxed...
"Snort!"
Just then, the other old man suddenly let out a cold snort, and the invisible energy instantly suppressed the bewitching spell. The purple light in the woman's eyes dissipated instantly, and at the same time, Xu Rui also woke up from this brief period of control. Immediately, a look of horror appeared in his old eyes.
"Damn woman!"
Fortunately, this operation was a joint effort; otherwise, if he had been facing that woman alone, he would probably have been beheaded long ago.
"Senior Yao Mei, I hope you understand the purpose of our trip. We cannot allow trivial matters to jeopardize the alliance between our two forces."
Beside him, another old man slowly stepped forward, frowned as he glanced at the Yao Mei opposite him, and then his chilling gaze returned to Xiao Yan and the other man in front of him.
"Hehe, since Elder Xu Cong has said so... little brother, look how thirsty I am after talking for so long, why don't you quench my thirst?"
Halfway through her sentence, her Yao Mei gaze suddenly fell on Xiao Yan again. Her tempting tongue slowly traced across her lips, and her seductive figure, with every casual twist, ignited a burning desire within. Her slender waist made one yearn to reach out and grab it. But the moment that a certain purple light emanated from her Yao Mei once more, Xiao Yan abruptly looked up, and a flash of dark fire instantly swept away the approaching aura of danger.
His right hand grasped in mid-air, and the pitch-black Heavy Xuan Ruler materialized inch by inch in his hand. With a slight tremor, a raging fire suddenly ignited.
"I'm sorry, I have a fiery temper, I'm afraid I can't help you."