"Heh... The Void Lightning Pool Invitation is right here with me. Since you all want it so much, then those who have the ability can take it themselves. If you don't, then please step aside. I have other things to do and don't have time to waste here with you."
Xiao Yan smiled coldly and said indifferently.
The appearance of the Northern King clearly made these Half-Emperor somewhat wary, and even the person who had just spoken had a solemn expression on his face.
Although he was Seven-Star Half-Emperor, the pressure from the puppet in front of him was no less than that from other Half-Emperor of the same level. If they really fought, he would probably have a hard time gaining the upper hand against this puppet.
"Damn it... this puppet is just as troublesome as its master, its true strength even surpasses its own realm!"
Cursing inwardly, this Half-Emperor expert was utterly helpless. With this puppet by his side, Xiao Yan's combat power had soared once again, making it incredibly difficult to defeat him.
If Xiao Yan's strength stems from the refinement of his Dou Qi and the high-level Dou Technique he possesses, then the Northern King's power originates from his physical form.
As Dragon Clan, their physical strength is an innate advantage. Moreover, this body is formed by the fusion of the Three Great Dragon Kings of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. As royalty, their physical strength surpasses that of ordinary Dragon Clan. After being devoured by the North Dragon King, the terror of their physical bodies is unimaginable!
After being refined into a puppet by Xiao Yan, with its current power and the lightning power it obtained by luck, it would be no problem to deal with Mid Seven-Star Half-Emperor. Even if it encounters Eight-Star Half-Emperor, it can still deal with the Northern King by relying on the power of lightning and its indestructible body!
Most importantly, the puppet itself is insensitive to pain, and when it fights, it is like a desperate warrior. Without absolute certainty, who would dare to fight it? Therefore, in terms of the true combat power that the Northern King currently possesses, it is no less than that of an ordinary Eight-Star Half-Emperor!
"Hmph! Yan Xiao, do you think that with so many of us here, we'd be afraid of a mere Six-Star Half-Emperor puppet like you!"
Although he was deeply wary of the Northern King standing beside Xiao Yan, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor still forced a cold smile onto his face. He then raised his right arm high, facing the group of Half-Emperor powerhouses behind him, and shouted loudly:
"Gentlemen! I'm sure everyone here desires the Void Lightning Pool Invitation in Yan Xiao's possession, but Yan Xiao is stubborn and unwilling to relinquish it even in this predicament. In that case, let's all work together to capture Yan Xiao, retrieve the Void Lightning Pool Invitation, and then we can make our final decision!"
Unfortunately, his words were met with nothing but eye-rolls and disdain from the group of Half-Emperor level experts.
This is clearly Li Gan's way of trying to use them again. After being fooled once, why would they fall for it a second time?
Xiao Yan couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, saying:
"Hahahaha... I'm telling you, this is a trick that's already been used before, and you still have the audacity to use it twice? Do you think they're all stupid?"
Upon hearing this, the Half-Emperor powerhouse finally realized that none of the Half-Emperor behind him were willing to make a move. They all stared at him indifferently, their gazes seemingly mocking or even ridiculing.
"Damn it! What a bunch of cowards!"
"Heh... Since you're so eager to get your hands on the Lightning Invitation I have, why don't you try it yourself?"
"Uh... this..."
Xiao Yan's words instantly drew the attention of all the Half-Emperor to the Seven-Star Half-Emperor. Under their gaze, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor's face turned ashen. Unexpectedly, the conversation had ultimately come back to him.
"Hmph! Fine, since you're refusing the Void Lightning Pool Invitation, then I'll just have to accept it on your behalf!"
After hesitating for a moment, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor finally stepped forward. With a cold laugh, he looked at Xiao Yan, his gaze involuntarily darting again to the Northern King standing beside Xiao Yan, before addressing Xiao Yan with a serious expression:
"Since we're going to fight, let's do it fairly. We'll fight three hundred rounds. If you lose, you'll hand over the Void Lightning Pool Invitation to me; otherwise, I'll let you leave this place safely."
After saying this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but snort coldly, glancing indifferently at the Seven-Star Half-Emperor, and sneered:
"Ha... this is what you call fairness? You win and get the Lightning Invitation, but I win and get nothing..."
"So what do you want? Letting you leave safely is already the maximum I've allowed. Don't push your luck!"
"Alright, since that's the case, then let him fight you. Anyway, he's part of my strength. If you can beat both of us, then you win."
Upon hearing this, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor's expression changed instantly. He hadn't expected Xiao Yan to be so domineering, daring to force him to submit in public using this puppet.
Although he was furious, he clearly knew the Northern King's power and dared not confront him rashly. Furthermore, with Xiao Yan beside him, he felt utterly helpless. After a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, word by word:
"Fine! I'll do as you say! But you have to promise that when we fight, your puppet..."
"Don't worry, he won't make a move as long as no one bothers him."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Yan continued.
The Seven-Star Half-Emperor nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, his gaze towards Xiao Yan carrying a cold, mocking smile. He was confident that although Xiao Yan was not easy to deal with, he had expended a lot of energy killing Li Gan earlier. If he were to fight him again now, he was more than 70% certain of defeating him. At that time, the Void Lightning Pool Invitation would rightfully become his own!
"Hmph! Yan Xiao, though you are exceptionally clever, you ultimately outsmarted yourself. You were able to defeat Li Gan, Six-Star Half-Emperor, but you would never be a match for Seven-Star Half-Emperor. This... can be considered digging your own grave!"
With another cold laugh in his heart, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor raised his head, looked at Xiao Yan, and smiled:
"Alright, since that's the case, then tell me what you want as a wager! Don't worry, whatever I have, I'll give without hesitation!"
As he spoke, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor patted his chest with apparent generosity, as if he were extremely confident in his reserves.
Xiao Yan smiled upon seeing this, then turned his gaze and said with a smile as well:
"Hehe, alright, since that's the case, I won't say much more. What I need might not be available here, so let's use Spirit Coin as the stake for now!"
"Um?!"
Upon hearing this, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor frowned, a look of displeasure on his face.
"What, are you looking down on me? I've traveled the continent for so many years, and while I can't speak for everything else, what I possess is no less impressive than that of some small sects. If you dare to ask, there's nothing I can't produce!"
The old man stared at Xiao Yan with a fierce expression, the meaning behind his words self-evident.
"Oh?"
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, a playful smile playing on his lips, and said:
"Then, I wonder if you possess Flame-Fallen Black Iron?"
Upon hearing the words "Flame-Fallen Black Iron Profound Iron," everyone in the arena paused slightly in surprise. The Seven-Star Half-Emperor was also instantly stunned. Recalling his earlier words, his Elder Zhang burned as if on fire. After a long while, he coughed twice and said:
"Ahem... Yan Xiao, don't go looking for trouble. What you're talking about is something that's long since extinct. How could I possibly have it?"
Xiao Yan smiled and continued:
"Then, the Emperor Grade Pill Formula..."
"Hmph, I'm not an alchemist, how could I possibly have Emperor Grade Pill Formula! Yan Xiao, don't go looking for trouble!"
"Hehe, since that's the case, then I don't want anything else. Spirit Coin it is!"
The Seven-Star Half-Emperor glared angrily at Xiao Yan and said helplessly.
"Tell me, how much do you want!"
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, narrowed his eyes at the Seven-Star Half-Emperor, and sneered inwardly. After a long while, he slowly spoke under the man's somewhat impatient gaze, enunciating each word clearly:
"One hundred thousand Spirit Coin."
"Whoosh..."
The moment Xiao Yan uttered those four words, everyone present was shocked. Even the Seven-Star Half-Emperor's face twitched violently, and he wished he could tear Xiao Yan apart alive.
One hundred thousand Spirit Coin! The total number of Spirit Coin he had earned over the years was less than one million. Xiao Yan actually asked for one-tenth of his money right off the bat. How could he not be furious!
" Yan Xiao! This is an outrageous demand!"
"Hehe, you jest. As a dignified Seven-Star Half-Emperor, your wealth is naturally considerable. I believe you can easily afford to spend 100,000 Spirit Coin."
"And... already..."
As he repeatedly murmured those two words from Xiao Yan's words, the anger in the heart of that Seven-Star Half-Emperor had almost reached the point of being uncontrollable.
Beneath his sleeves, his fists clenched tightly, and his internal Dou Qi involuntarily circulated throughout his body. A surge of anger rose in his eyes, but after a long while, he forcefully suppressed his rage, took a deep breath of the cold air, held it in his chest, nodded fiercely to Xiao Yan, and said with difficulty:
"Alright! Ten thousand it is! Ten thousand Spirit Coin, if I lose, it's all yours!"
At this moment, the Seven-Star Half-Emperor was filled with barely suppressed rage. He could only keep reassuring himself that once he obtained the Void Lightning Pool Invitation and entered the Void Lightning Pool, he would make Xiao Yan return everything in full!
This allowed him to calm down a little.
"Oh? One hundred thousand Spirit Coin?"
Xiao Yan asked, seemingly somewhat puzzled.
Suppressing the anger rising in his chest, he nodded again, gritting his teeth and saying each word slowly and deliberately:
"That's right, if I lose, you can take the 100,000 Spirit Coin!"
"Oh..."
Xiao Yan chuckled lightly, raised his gaze, and stared calmly into the former's eyes, leaving the observer filled with suspicion and wondering what Xiao Yan really meant.
What do you mean by that?
The Seven-Star Half-Emperor, with a stern face and a slightly sinister tone, spoke.
Xiao Yan smiled again, his gaze sweeping over the group of Half-Emperor around him, finally settling on the Seven-Star Half-Emperor before him, and slowly said:
"Excuse me, 100,000 Spirit Coin was before. Now... I need 200,000 Spirit Coin."