"Whoosh--"
As soon as Mu Han finished speaking, a horrified gasp swept across the entire square. Everyone stared at Xiao Yan in shock, their faces filled with deep disbelief.
Among those present, anyone who knew Yan Xiao's name was aware that two years ago, when Xiao Yan's reputation was rising in the Ancient Wilderness City, his strength was only at the level of Three-Star Half-Emperor.
Although he possessed strength comparable to Eight-Star Half-Emperor at that time, that was only after he used his terrifying methods. But now, he can easily dodge Mu Han's lightning-fast attack, and his strength is even more astonishing, having reached the terrifying level of Five-Star Half-Emperor!
Two years, and you've improved your strength by two stars? Do you really think you've become Dou Wang Dou Emperor?
Upon witnessing Xiao Yan's strength, the muscles on everyone's faces twitched involuntarily, and they were all shocked.
If Xiao Yan's current strength were only at the level of Dou Wang or Dou Emperor, then increasing his strength by two stars in two years would be quite common. But the key point is that Xiao Yan is now a powerful Half-Emperor!
To improve one star in strength in a year, and to become Half-Emperor level expert at that, such a terrifying cultivation speed is something that, even on the entire Origin Martial Continent, is extremely rare.
But now, a guy with such terrifying cultivation talent is actually standing right in front of them. How can these people remain calm?
"Ha, I remember telling you long ago that nothing is impossible. If you insist on stubbornly believing that it's impossible, then I can only tell you that it's just wishful thinking on your part. The reason you think it's impossible is simply because you are ignorant and uninformed, nothing more."
Faced with Mu Han's slightly questioning words, Xiao Yan crossed his arms and sneered coldly.
"Damn it! You brat, don't think you can rival me just because you've reached the Five-Star Half-Emperor level. Today I'll show you what a difference there is! The power of Nine-Star Half-Emperor is something you can't compensate for with brute Dou Technique!"
With a cold shout, Mu Han, who had been suspended in mid-air, suddenly moved and charged towards Xiao Yan with lightning speed.
"Heh... If two years ago my speed was barely on par with yours, do you think it will be able to match your speed two years from now?"
No sooner had Xiao Yan finished speaking than Mu Han Xiao Yan before him with a fierce expression. He raised his hand and slashed across Xiao Yan Xiao Yan's shoulder, piercing right through his body.
"Um?!"
Mu Han's expression hardened again. The Xiao Yan was still moving his lips and teeth in front of him was actually just an afterimage!
The next moment, Xiao Yan's body reappeared in the distant void. It could be seen that although Xiao Yan had dodged Mu Han's claw attack, his black robe was slightly torn, indicating that he had not completely avoided Mu Han's attack.
Xiao Yan glanced down at his tattered black robe and frowned slightly. If he had reacted any slower, that claw might have actually landed on him.
"It seems we were a bit too overconfident."
Xiao Yan sighed inwardly, but his expression gradually became cautious. After all, he was facing Nine-Star Half-Emperor. If he dared to face him with a calm mind, Xiao Yan would probably suffer a setback.
The moment this thought flashed through Xiao Yan's mind, Mu Han changed the hand seals, and the terrifying Spiritual Strength between his brows surged out, quickly condensing into several powerful and terrifying formations in the world.
The moment the formation was completed, streams of heaven and earth energy rapidly condensed within it. After a violent tremor, blindingly terrifying golden lightning bolts shot out and crashed towards Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan's expression turned slightly cold. He shifted his stance and instantly unleashed the Heavenly Severing Steps. His figure flashed again and disappeared into the void.
"Whoosh--"
However, the next moment, just as Xiao Yan manifested his figure from the void, Mu Han's figure appeared in front of him, his hand suddenly waving, and in an instant it was already above Xiao Yan's head.
Sensing the terrifying force approaching from above, Xiao Yan's hair stood on end. Without thinking, he instantly activated his Dragon-Phoenix Bloodline, his arms transforming into dragon claws in a flash. He crossed his arms and quickly raised them to block above his head.
"Bang!"
With a loud thud, Xiao Yan's body was uncontrollably sent flying back a hundred paces. The moment he looked up, Mu Han was already close behind, his sharp claws striking again.
"Hmph! Go away!"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan was enraged. He moved swiftly, unleashing the Heavenly Severing Steps, retreating a hundred feet in an instant. At the same time, he swung his sleeve, and a jet-black light instantly tore through the void, colliding with Mu Han in the blink of an eye.
"Boom!"
With a deafening roar, Mu Han's expression changed drastically, and he was sent flying backward uncontrollably. After traveling a hundred feet, he finally managed to regain his footing and looked up with a solemn expression. Opposite him, the Northern King stood imposingly, his unmoving figure like an iron tower, giving people an aura of invincibility.
"This... this puppet's strength is... Nine-Star Half-Emperor!"
Staring intently at the Northern King, Mu Han finally couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his face twitching.
A puppet at the level of Nine-Star Half-Emperor —if this were combined with Xiao Yan's own strength, the combined power of the two would be terrifying!
"Damn it! Not only has this kid's own strength improved by leaps and bounds, but even the puppet's strength has grown to such a level! Just who is this kid?!"
At this moment, not only Mu Han, but even Luo Jin, who was standing outside the arena, couldn't help but gasp in amazement after witnessing the astonishing strength of the Northern King.
Unexpectedly, in just two short years, not only has Xiao Yan's strength increased significantly, but even his puppet has become so powerful. You must know that two years ago, the puppet's strength was only Six-Star Half-Emperor. In just two years, it has reached the level of Nine-Star Half-Emperor. If we talk about it, the growth rate of the Northern King is even more terrifying than that of his master!
"Where did this freak come from...?"
Luo Jin could only manage a wry smile at this situation. He had initially thought he would need to intervene, but it seemed unnecessary at this moment.
"Sigh... With him as a puppet, it seems I don't need to show myself. This guy is as surprising as ever!"
Luo Jin sighed and shook his head. In the current situation, there was indeed no need for him to take action.
"Hehe, it seems the young master also wants to play the hero and rescue someone in distress, but unfortunately, he's run into Yan Xiao."
Upon hearing Luo Jin's words, Elder Xuan chuckled jokingly, but then added:
"However, this Mu Han is not so easy to deal with. Even Nine-Star Half-Emperor would find it difficult to compete with him without sufficient strength. Zhong Li is the best example of this..."
Luo Jin nodded, but his gaze was fixed on Xiao Yan in the arena. He felt that since Xiao Yan had already made his move, he must have a winning mentality, but he was not yet clear about the reason.