In the pitch-black space, the dark green vine roots emitted an eerie light, bringing a touch of life to this deathly quiet place.
And it is precisely because of this that people can clearly see the wisps of mottled celestial energy in the void.
Strands of celestial energy swirled and converged in the void, merging together like streams to form a thicker energy pillar. This pillar transformed into an energy vortex in the void, converging towards a certain point in this space.
Deep within the space, a figure in black robes sat cross-legged, standing in the void.
Within the surrounding space, the raging energy of heaven and earth converged into a ball, enveloping the black-robed figure. With each breath of the black-robed figure, the energy entered his meridians, circulated once, and was completely refined, transforming into strands of extremely pure Dou Qi that flowed into the qi vortex within the black-robed figure's body.
As the inexhaustible energy of heaven and earth was continuously refined, the aura of the black-robed figure became increasingly profound. During his cultivation, his robes fluttered without wind, and the energy of heaven and earth surrounding him formed a huge energy vortex centered on this figure.
The biting wind, like the roars of beasts, caused this void to tremble, and the Void Space within a hundred miles of the black-robed figure continued to collapse.
The raging spatial storm, like a ferocious beast from a mountain range, shattered the void and ravaged the figure, yet it seemed to be restrained by some force. Despite possessing such terrifying destructive power, it could not get close to him...
Even the space within several feet of the black-robed figure remained completely undisturbed, the space within itself as stable as a mountain, utterly calm.
This apocalyptic scene lasted for an unknown period of time, yet the black-robed figure exuded an aura as calm as the deep sea, its depths seemingly concealing a hidden dragon, unfathomable...
Within it, a subtle, scorching aura unconsciously emanated, surrounding the black-robed figure. A faint pressure permeated the space, making the terrifying spatial storm seem as insignificant as a whirlwind.
At a certain moment, the black-robed figure, whose body had been as still as a sculpture, trembled slightly. Instantly, a terrifying aura, like a blue dragon emerging from the sea, suddenly surged up, shaking the surrounding area!
An invisible wave suddenly swept across, its terrifying force destroying the already dilapidated dark space with overwhelming force. In less than a breath, the space, which had seemed like the end of the world just a moment ago, instantly returned to its previous silence.
All the violent aura vanished instantly, the collapsed void was washed clean, and the void became as smooth and uneven as a mirror...
Who would have known that just moments before, this very space had been struck by the most terrifying storm in history...
However, this perfect ending lasted less than a moment before another massacre ensued.
In the silent void, the black-robed figure remained seated cross-legged, his slightly closed eyes trembled slightly, and then, those bright eyes, which had been closed for half a month, slowly opened.
"Swish"
His jet-black eyes were incredibly clear, his deep pupils as calm and still as an ancient well. In the depths of that well, a nearly extinguished, brilliant flame, like an orchid seeing the sunlight, rapidly expanded from its slumber.
The moment the black-robed figure opened his eyes, the brilliant flame deep within his pupils transformed into a beam of fire as thick as a thumb, like an arrow shot out, instantly piercing the void in front of him and creating ripples in the space like waves.
The very next instant, the void at the far end of the horizon suddenly exploded, and a spatial storm filled with destructive energy swept across the area like a raging monster.
This brief moment of calm was shattered once again.
As the spatial storm swept through, a magnificent pillar of flame, hundreds of feet wide, suddenly burst forth from the void. Its immense power caused the void to rumble, and the empty space itself seemed to explode like a crushed balloon.
As the pillar of flame shot out, the already shattered void burst open again and again, the intense devouring power tearing apart all matter within this space, restoring it to its original, empty darkness.
Even so, as everything in this space crumbled, the black-robed figure sitting cross-legged in the void remained completely still...
The space around him was also exceptionally stable. When the spatial storm struck, it was not even enough to touch the black-robed figure within ten feet before it was broken by a mysterious force.
Everything happening around him seemed like an illusion to him.
A moment later, as the space around the black-robed figure shattered, he slowly exhaled a breath of stale air that he had been holding in for a long time.
At the same time, the black-robed figure casually waved his pale hand, and everything around him that had been destroyed was restored once more, the turbulent void returning to calm...
"Call--"
After half a month of rapid training, Xiao Yan's weak body finally returned to its peak. Because he had just entered the Late-Stage Three-Star Half-Emperor, the training over the past half month had also allowed Xiao Yan's strength to be stabilized.
Xiao Yan's aura is now much stronger than it was half a month ago. Although it seems like only a slight improvement, Xiao Yan is now Half-Emperor expert. This seemingly insignificant progress has made Xiao Yan even stronger than before.
With Xiao Yan's current strength and terrifying physical body, ordinary Four-Star Half-Emperor are simply no match for him.
Even when facing Five-Star Half-Emperor, there's no need to unleash true power as before; ordinary Dou Technique can easily handle the situation.
As for those six-star and seven-star Half-Emperor, although they are quite powerful, Xiao Yan is confident that he can match them without using his trump cards.
As for dealing with Eight-Star Half-Emperor, it's naturally not the same as dealing with the Third Hall Master, where even if you kill him, you'll also be left exhausted.
Eight-Star Half-Emperor is no longer a threat to Xiao Yan.
However, the most important thing right now is not those ordinary Half-Emperor. What Xiao Yan has to face right now is that ancient monster.
Escape from this space is virtually impossible. Therefore, the only way to protect oneself is to find Hei Mu, strike first, and kill him with all one's might.
With Xiao Yan's intelligence, he naturally knew that, judging from Hei Mu's condition that day, he wasn't entirely confident either. Using Qing Mu's body to restrain Elder Luo was a sign of his weakness.
Controlling Qing Mu's body was already quite a challenge for Hei Mu, especially since he had already suffered severe injuries from Elder Luo and his Hei Mu, and it was unlikely that he would recover much in a short period of time.
Moreover, he also had to focus on suppressing Qing Mu's soul, so his recovery speed was nowhere near that of Xiao Yan.
Therefore, now is Xiao Yan's best opportunity, and also his last chance to kill Hei Mu!
However, even if he recovers to his peak, Xiao Yan's strength is still insufficient to contend with him. Fortunately, he has Elder Gu as a trump card. Even if Elder Gu doesn't intervene, he should at least be able to stand by and watch someone die.
This can be seen from the fact that Gu You him recover his strength; Xiao Yan is not someone he can easily abandon.
With his mind made up, Xiao Yan's calm and collected eyes shot into the distance. From between his brows, a terrifying Spiritual Strength suddenly swept out, and everything within this space was taken into Xiao Yan's perception.
Suddenly, Xiao Yan's gaze shifted, his sharp eyes sweeping towards a direction in the void. There, he sensed an extremely powerful energy fluctuation; clearly, that was where Hei Mu was located.
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, Heavenly Flames flickering deep within his pupils. At this moment, the Dou Qi within his body also quietly circulated, and a killing intent filled his heart.
"Those who wish to kill me shall be killed!"
With a silent whisper, Xiao Yan's seated figure vanished from the void in an instant, and the invisible void quietly shattered...