"Haha, who are we? It's amazing that someone in this small Lengcui City can recognize us. It turns out to be Elder Zhang Yi of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion, hahahaha..."
In the sky, four figures stood side by side. Among them was a tall, robust old man, nearly two meters tall, who had a cold smile on his lips as he crossed his arms and looked down at Zhang Yi, who had just appeared in front of the city gate.
Despite both being powerful Dou Di experts, the difference in their strength gave this old man confidence that he could crush his opponent.
Compared to the Half-Emperor, the true Dou Di level has a more detailed division of strength. Even if there is only a slight difference between Dou Di, it is enough to determine the gap in their strength.
The difference in strength between Dou Di cannot be bridged simply by having superior Dou Technique.
True strength comes from one's own cultivation; unorthodox methods are ultimately insignificant.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi was below, slowly raised his cloudy eyes, his deep gaze piercing through the void and shooting straight at the robust old man in the sky.
" Sect Master Wu, how have you been?"
As soon as Zhang Yi uttered those words, Xiao Yan on the city gate narrowed his eyes slightly. Judging from Zhang Yi's address to the old man, it was clear that this Sect Master Wu was none other than Wu Jitian, the Eight-Star Dou Di- level sect master of the Battle Martial Sect Wu Jitian!
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but look up. It seemed that this Dou Di was different from ordinary people, which made him feel solemn, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.
Although the four sect leaders were thousands of feet in the sky, Xiao Yan, with his Half-Emperor level eyesight, could clearly see the Sect Master Wu at a glance.
The first impression Wu Jitian gives is one of domineering power!
His face, covered with deep wrinkles, was a testament to the vicissitudes of Suiyue. His large, square face gave him an air of uprightness and integrity, but his sharp, piercing eyes sent chills down one's spine.
As the gaze fell, his upper body was completely naked, his dark skin gleaming with a cold, rock-like sheen, giving him an extremely solid and weighty feel, as if his flesh and blood were made of diamond, indestructible.
On his left chest, a thick layer of shoulder armor covered half of his body, on which was twisted and engraved a strange, black, menacing beast.
Xiao Yan recognized it; it was the Xuan Rock Beast, renowned in the Beast Realm for its formidable physical strength. Its skin was cultivated to be as hard as diamond, making it virtually indestructible and virtually without weaknesses. It was a well-known creature in the entire Beast Realm.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan immediately understood that the shoulder armor on his left chest was not made of any metal material; it was entirely made of the skin and flesh of a Xuan Rock Beast!
"Hiss..."
Upon thinking of this, even with Xiao Yan's composure, he couldn't help but gasp. For this Eight-Star Dou Di level expert to use it as a protective shoulder armor, the Xuan Rock Beast's strength when it was alive must have been at least at the Eight-Star Dou Di level!
The fact that an Eight-Star Dou Di level Xuan Rock Beast was killed is something even Xiao Yan would never dare to imagine!
The Xuan Rock Beast is one of the most defensive creatures in the Beast Realm, yet even such a creature was killed by Wu Jitian, who was of the same level. It's hard to imagine just how terrifyingly powerful Wu Jitian's strength was.
When the crowd below heard Zhang Yi Yi's words, most of them immediately understood the identities of the four powerful figures in the sky.
Immediately, the crowd stirred, and whispers began to circulate. A hint of pity unconsciously crept into everyone's gaze as they looked at Xiao Yan.
Meanwhile, everyone's curiosity about Xiao Yan's identity grew even stronger.
For the sake of Xiao Yan, even the sect leaders of the Four Great Sects personally took action. Just who is this seemingly young Five-Star Half-Emperor?!
"Hmph, indeed, Elder Zhang Yi, how have you been?"
This time, the one who spoke was an elderly man with a long, narrow face and a ruddy complexion, standing to the left of Wu Jitian.
The old man was dressed in a long golden robe, which completely concealed his aura. His snow-white hair was neatly tied back, and his narrow eyes shot out a sharp golden light like swords. At the same time, beneath that golden light, there was an undisguised arrogance.
" Chen Zhen..."
Zhang Yi came to Xiao Yan's side, his gaze fixed on Chen Zhen in the sky. Among the four people in this group, he was the strongest. As Fifth-Tier Formation Master, Chen Zhen possessed super strong Spiritual Strength that could easily rival Dou Di expert. Coupled with his extraordinary strength, among the Four Great Sects, the Spirit Refining Sect, to which he belonged, held an unshakeable position!
Even the Battle Martial Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect, two of the Four Great Sects known for their martial prowess, have to admit this point.
" Zhang Yi, the four of us have come to Lengcui City today not to cause you trouble, nor do we want our relationship with the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion to become too strained, as that would benefit neither side. Therefore, we hope you can stand aside and do nothing."
These four in the sky were no ordinary people. The moment Zhang Yi appeared, they sensed a connection between him and Xiao Yan. Now, seeing Zhang Yi walk to Xiao Yan's side, they were even more certain of it.
Even so, Cloud-Hidden Pavilion was no ordinary force. While the Ghost Fiend Gate was indeed formidable, they did not believe that Cloud-Hidden Pavilion Cloud-Hidden Pavilion's foundation was any less powerful than the Ghost Fiend Gate's. Therefore, their tone when speaking to Chen Zhen was rather tactful.
But when Zhang Yi heard what the other party said, he calmly shook his head at Chen Zhen.
If it were someone he knew, he might have actually given way to Chen Zhen, an Eight-Star Dou Di, under pressure. But since it didn't concern him, he didn't bother getting involved. He was a member of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion, and his mission was to protect Luo Jin and follow his orders. He wouldn't help someone he had no connection with.
But today is different. Xiao Yan's relationship with Luo Jin is extraordinary. Even if he doesn't step forward now, Luo Jin will still ask him to take action later, and the result will be the same.
Since it's going to be the same sooner or later, I might as well take the initiative to step forward, both to get closer to Xiao Yan and to satisfy Luo Jin.
Furthermore, now that the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion Master has returned, the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion has a leader. Although Luo Jin's strength is not formidable, as long as he is in Lengcui City, Zhang Yi knows in his heart that no matter what the four sect masters have in mind about Xiao Yan today, they will not get the result they want.
" Zhang Yi, are you absolutely determined to stand on the opposite side?"
To the right of Wu Jitian, an elderly man with white hair and sword-like eyebrows took half a step forward. In the blink of an eye, he had arrived on the city gate. At the same time, a vast and terrifying aura of pressure swept out from his body.
A terrifying pressure surged down like a torrent, instantly crushing the crowd below to the ground. Xiao Yan and Zhang Yi, who were on the city gate, also staggered back several steps under this oppressive force. Xiao Yan, unable to withstand the pressure, collapsed to his knees with a thud, spitting out another mouthful of blood. His complexion, which had just regained some color, quickly turned pale.
"Hmph! Sect Master Jian, why are you so aggressive? Your subordinate isn't dead, and he's already quite injured. Show some mercy. For the sake of my Cloud-Hidden Pavilion, I advise you to stop here!"
Zhang Yi glanced at Xiao Yan behind him, frowned slightly, and then let out a cold snort. A terrifying Dou Di pressure spread out, barely resisting Jian Ming's Dou Di pressure opposite him.
"Hmph, Zhang Yi, are you really unaware or pretending? One of the most important keys to the Heavenly Severing Ancient Tomb, the Heavenly Severing Steps, is on this brat behind you. Do you now think the four of us will let him go?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi's expression instantly changed. He turned his gaze to Xiao Yan behind him with surprise, only to find the latter looking at him with a serious expression. Under the immense temptation of the Heavenly Severing Ancient Tomb, Xiao Yan didn't know if Zhang Yi, who was standing in front of him, would also be tempted.
Seemingly sensing Xiao Yan's worry, Zhang Yi Xiao Yan gently at him a moment later and said:
"Young friend Xiao Yan, rest assured, with my Cloud-Hidden Pavilion here today, they won't be able to touch you in the slightest!"
"Hmph! Zhang Yi, don't be so stubborn! I'm only being courteous to you because you're an elder of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion. If you continue to be so obstinate, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jian Ming's body suddenly trembled, and a surge of Dou Qi Jian Ming burst forth from his body, quickly condensing into an ice-blue longsword in front of him.
The longsword materialized, its blade suddenly trembled, and a buzzing sound quickly spread outwards.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Yi's expression changed slightly. This longsword was formed from the special sword intent cultivated by Jian Ming. After being condensed by Dou Qi, its power was even greater. A single swing of the sword was no less than a Human Class Dou Technique.
He has now mastered the sword to perfection, and once they start fighting, even Zhang Yi, with his strength, would find it difficult to withstand a single blow from him.
" Sword Sweeps the Eight Desolations! Go!"
With a low shout, Jian Ming suddenly swung his right hand, causing the longsword in front of him to tremble. In a few flashes, seven more longswords actually condensed in the void.
As Jian Ming gave the order, eight longswords instantly transformed into eight streaks of light, slashing fiercely at Zhang Yi.
"Damn it! This guy is ruthless!"
Upon seeing Jian Ming's merciless move, Zhang Yi's old face immediately showed a deep solemnity. He dared not be careless and took half a step back. His body suddenly trembled, and the surging Dou Qi in his body surged out. His ten fingers moved in unison, and the light at his fingertips flickered. In front of him, a huge palm phantom rapidly condensed under the enhancement of Dou Qi.
" Heaven-Expanding Palm!"
With a low shout, the giant palm formed from Dou Qi slammed fiercely towards the eight longswords coming towards him. At the same time, Zhang Yi was already preparing to retreat. After all, he believed that he had no chance of winning against Eight-Star Dou Di.
"Hmph! Overestimating yourself! A mere Two-Star Dou Di, do you really think I wouldn't dare touch you!"
As the chilling shout fell, eight sword lights shone brightly. Four of them separated, bypassing the Heaven-Expanding Palm in front of them, and shot towards Zhang Yi. The other four swords, carrying an incomparably sharp and domineering aura, quickly shattered the Heaven-Expanding Palm that was coming towards them.
Heaven-Expanding Palm was broken, the four longswords remained as powerful as ever, quickly catching up and slashing down at Zhang Yi.
The eight longswords hummed as they fell, then condensed back into a single sword amidst a blinding white light. With terrifying force, it slammed down on Zhang Yi's head.
"Clang!"
After a deafening roar, Zhang Yi's figure was sent flying uncontrollably, finally crashing heavily into a city wall. As the wall shattered, Zhang Yi couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
Facing Eight-Star Dou Di with the strength of Two-Star Dou Di, the gap between them is indeed too great. Even so, it is only because Jian Ming held back because of Zhang Yi's identity that he did so. It is hard to imagine that if they really fought, Jian Ming's move just now would have been enough to easily kill Zhang Yi!
"Hmph! Zhang Yi, don't overestimate yourself. Although we are both Dou Di, I don't even consider you a threat. Today, even if the Pavilion Master of your Cloud-Hidden Pavilion came, I would still take down Xiao Yan!"
Jian Ming stood in the void, looking down at Zhang Yi was coughing up blood and retreating with a disdainful expression, and sneered.
And just as he finished speaking, another cold voice, filled with ruthlessness, echoed eerily throughout the world.
"Oh? Is that so? You injured my men, and now you don't even put me, the sect leader, in your eyes? Sect Master Jian, you certainly have a lot of arrogance!"
As soon as these words fell, the expressions of the other three sect leaders in the sky changed drastically, while Jian Ming below, whose face was originally full of disdain and sneers, suddenly showed a look of fear.