With a single punch severing his arm, the Northern King didn't pause. He slammed his foot into the ground again, his body shooting out like a cannonball into the ruins, followed by a series of explosions.
The earth shook violently, dust flew everywhere, and thigh-wide cracks spread outward from the center of the explosion. The huge courtyard was completely demolished in a short period of time.
A few minutes later, those present could finally see clearly that an extremely disheveled figure was running out of the dust cloud with a panicked and staggering expression. He was releasing his inner Origin Qi without holding back, and his figure flashed rapidly. The wind of his fists was fierce behind him, and invisible air cannonballs whistled past his ears, filling Xiao Huan with fear.
In that short time, he clashed with the Northern King more than ten times, but he never gained the upper hand. Even when he went all out, he was still completely blocked by the extremely strange scales on the Northern King's body. This body was simply invincible and indestructible. He, a dignified Five-Star Yuan Zong master, had no chance of winning against the Northern King!
Compared to his combat prowess, the Northern King's resilient physique is his most terrifying weapon!
Having just escaped the tiger's jaws, Xiao Huan immediately sensed the Northern King hot on his heels. His steel-like body was now moving at an astonishing speed. Xiao Huan's expression changed drastically. As he frantically mobilized his internal Origin Qi, he looked up and saw Xiao Mingyuan standing beside Xiao Yan. Without hesitation, he cried out for help, his voice hoarse:
"Third Elder, save me!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mingyuan raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze lingering on the puppet behind Xiao Huan that was about to catch up with him. He glanced at Xiao Yan out of the corner of his eye, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
He knew Xiao Yan's resentment. The reason he sent the Northern King to hunt down Xiao Huan was probably just to vent his anger on him, not to really kill him. But if he intervened now and saved Xiao Huan, it might turn into a real conflict and backfire.
" Xiao Mingyuan, you!"
"Bang!"
Seeing that Xiao Mingyuan had no intention of making a move, Xiao Huan's heart sank. Before his furious roar could even finish, the Northern King, who was right behind him, slammed his fist down on Xiao Huan's back. The astonishing force poured out like a torrent, sending Xiao Huan flying forward instantly. He crashed heavily to the ground, instantly becoming a severely injured man.
This scene caused many members of the Xiao Clan to tense up, and their gazes involuntarily turned to Xiao Mingyuan. The latter actually disregarded the clan elders and allowed the puppet to be trampled on like this. If this were to get out, it would probably damage his prestige!
At this moment, Xiao Mingyuan's face was also ashen. He understood what those people were thinking, and he also knew what the situation on the field represented. However, if he were to make a move, he would have to break the already thin relationship between himself and Xiao Yan. At that time, being looked down upon by Xiao Yan would be a minor matter, but if Xiao Yan lost heart towards the Xiao Clan, the loss to the clan would be immeasurable!
At this moment, watching the Northern King charge forward again, almost delivering a fatal blow to Xiao Huan, Xiao Mingyuan's internal Origin Qi was still quietly circulating. His hands under his sleeves slowly clenched, and his cloudy old eyes were fixed on the situation about to unfold.
If things really come to a point where there's no other choice, then even if it means offending Xiao Yan, he will have to take action!
Xiao Huan was, after all, an elder of the family's inner cabinet with a high status. If he died at Xiao Yan's hands, then Xiao Yan would lose all chance of standing in the family. No matter which side it was for, he had to take action!
Right now, Xiao Mingyuan's greatest hope is that Xiao Yan will stop in time. This way, he can both deter others and vent his emotions, without actually killing Xiao Huan. It would be better for everyone.
However, things often seem to go this way: the more you expect something, the less likely you are to get the desired result.
Even when the Northern King Northern King was less than a foot away from Xiao Huan, he still did not stop, and Xiao Yan did not seem to have any intention of stopping him.
As for the others on the field... even Xiao Huan, a Five-Star Yuan Zong master, was no match for this puppet. With their strength alone, how could they dare to face the Northern King head-on? If they failed to save him, they would end up getting themselves killed as well. Unless they were close relatives, I'm afraid no one would be willing to take action in such a situation.
The next moment, under the gaze of countless eyes, the Northern King charged forward without stopping. He clenched his five fingers and threw a punch forward fiercely. Once it landed, Xiao Huan would die instantly!
This elder of the family's inner cabinet was about to die before the eyes of all these members of the Xiao Clan!
"Buzz!"
In the next instant, a hurricane suddenly howled in the arena, and a strong wind swept out and then quickly receded. When everyone in the arena looked closely, they could clearly see that a figure was standing in front of Xiao Huan, throwing a punch straight out, facing the Northern King.
Elder Hong!
Upon seeing this person, everyone present immediately gasped in surprise, and the weight that had been hanging over their hearts finally lifted.
" Xiao Jinghong?"
Xiao Mingyuan raised an eyebrow. He had almost forgotten that Xiao Jinghong was also there. The fact that Xiao Jinghong was able to take action now relieved a lot of the pressure on him.
On the field at this moment, Xiao Jinghong frowned. Although it appeared to everyone that he had stopped the Northern King, he knew that the moment he made his move, the Northern King's forward charge had stopped. This meant that Xiao Yan had no intention of killing Xiao Huan.
"Call..."
At this moment, Xiao Huan, who had survived the ordeal, finally relaxed his tense body. His body went limp, and he collapsed, barely managing to get up from the ground. Ignoring his disheveled state, he crawled forward and cried out to Xiao Jinghong in a trembling voice:
" Xiao Yan has disregarded family laws and regulations. We beg Elder Hong to uphold justice!"
For a dignified elder of the family's inner cabinet to act in such a way in front of everyone caused many of the family members present to change their expressions slightly, and even the family elders watching the battle couldn't help but frown slightly.
Looking at Xiao Yan, who was crawling on the ground like an old dog, and recalling his previous arrogant demeanor, Xiao Huan couldn't help but sneer.
"That really does look quite professional."
At this moment, Xiao Jinghong's gaze also fell on Xiao Huan. Seeing the latter's ragged and beggar-like appearance, his expression didn't change much. However, a few breaths later, to everyone's astonishment, he kicked him away...
In an instant, the entire audience was stunned.