Chen Zhen took a step forward, his slightly hoarse, low voice slowly uttering.
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Jitian, who was about to leave, stopped again and turned his gaze to Chen Zhen along with the others beside him.
Wu Jitian frowned slightly as he glanced at Jian Ming, noticing that the latter also looked bewildered. Ye Luotian, on the other hand, squinted at Chen Zhen for a few moments before looking around, his old eyes flashing with a sharp light as he pondered something.
Upon hearing this, Luo Jin's eyes narrowed sharply. He took a half-step forward, stared at Chen Zhen, and said in a low voice:
"What, does Sect Master Chen intend to continue this commotion? Although my strength is inferior to yours, my word is my bond. What I say, I will absolutely do!"
"Click-clack..."
With a gentle shake in Luo Jin's hand, the Brushing Jade Fan unfolded. Luo Jin's fair palm slashed across the fan blades, causing blood to spill out. Drops of his blood were injected into the Brushing Jade Fan, and then, under everyone's watchful eyes, fine, blood-red lines, like capillaries, covered the entire Brushing Jade Fan.
At the same time, a terrifying aura rapidly spread from within the Brushing Jade Fan.
Sensing the terrifying, bloodthirsty aura emanating from the Brushing Jade Fan, even the Wu Jitian and his companions standing before Luo Jin couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
To be able to unleash such a powerful attack with the strength of Eight-Star Half-Emperor is enough for Luo Jin to be proud of. If it were not them who came today, but someone of the Half-Emperor level, then even if there were four of them, they probably would not be able to do anything to Xiao Yan and Luo Jin in front of them.
However, even so, Chen Zhen remained calm. His gloomy gaze shifted from Xiao Yan to Luo Jin in front of him. After a moment of contemplation, he said in a low voice:
"Sect Master, there's no need to be so angry. Rest assured, we won't force you to give us the Heavenly Severing Steps anymore. I believe that even if we forcefully kill Xiao Yan and search his entire body, we won't be able to find the Heavenly Severing Steps."
Chen Zhen's eyes flickered. He still firmly believed that the Heavenly Severing Steps must be on Xiao Yan. The reason they couldn't find it was probably because the latter had already made preparations for them in advance. Therefore, they had no choice but to put the matter of the Heavenly Severing Steps aside for the time being.
In response to Chen Zhen's words, Luo Jin gave a cold snort, while Xiao Yan remained noncommittal. Chen Zhen, seemingly unconcerned, chuckled and continued in a deep voice:
"However, besides that, there is another matter that requires Xiao Yan to explain!"
Finally, the conversation reached its climax. Xiao Yan and Luo Jin frowned slightly, exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled. They exchanged a silent exchange of glances before turning their attention to Chen Zhen.
Meanwhile, Wu Jitian and the others beside him exchanged glances, each lost in thought. Wu Jitian smirked as he looked at Chen Zhen, his sharp gaze occasionally sweeping over Xiao Yan beside Luo Jin, his eyes filled with icy killing intent.
"Hmph, Sect Master, we can put aside other matters for now, but Xiao Yan injured one of our men. This man was jointly appointed by our Four Great Sects, and is, in a sense, a subordinate of Four Great Sects. Now, he has been injured to this state by Xiao Yan. Are we, as sect masters, just going to stand by and watch him get beaten up?!"
Chen Zhen stared coldly at Xiao Yan, a hint of mockery deep in his eyes. Today, even if he couldn't kill Xiao Yan, he would at least break his bones!
Upon hearing this, Wu Jitian's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and the smile on his lips widened even further. Yes, this was exactly the result he wanted. No matter what, he would never let Xiao Yan slip away unscathed from their sight.
Jian Ming stared at Xiao Yan with eyes as sharp as swords. Around him, an invisible aura surged rapidly, bringing with it a wind pressure that condensed into an invisible giant sword. The aura it faintly released was enough to make a Half-Emperor level expert change color.
"Hmph! Sect Masters, your mere pressure was enough to overwhelm Xiao Yan just now. Moreover, Sect Master Wu personally attacked Xiao Yan, and he is now nearly seriously injured. What more do you want from him!"
Luo Jin spoke angrily, his face grim, his sharp eyes filled with fury.
I thought these guys would just leave after being threatened, but who knew they would actually go around causing trouble for Xiao Yan.
"It seems that you four sects have been living peaceful lives for too long and have forgotten about my Cloud-Hidden Pavilion!"
Luo Jin's face was gloomy, and his tone was cold.
"Hehe, Sect Master, there's no need to use these words to coerce us. This is a matter between our Four Great Sects and Xiao Yan. Besides, we won't kill him; after all, we can't disrespect the Pavilion Master..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhen's lips curled into a slight smile, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yan like a venomous snake, and he continued in a sinister tone:
"Therefore, for the sake of the reputation of our four sects, and also to save face for the Pavilion Master, Xiao Yan, if you can withstand one palm strike from each of the four of us, I will never mention what happened between us today again!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Zhen took a step forward, and as he opened and closed his right palm, surging Dou Qi energy burst forth continuously in his palm.
"Hmph, I can't wait to make my move!"
Wu Jitian grinned maliciously, his scarlet tongue licking his lips with a bloodthirsty glint. His massive fist rubbed and squeezed against the air as he swung, producing a dull thud, exuding immense power.
" Xiao Yan, I only used two-tenths of my power, and that was enough to severely injure a Nine-Star Half-Emperor. Let's see just how strong you really are, now that your strength exceeds your own level!"
"Hmph, the four sect leaders are all renowned figures in the Western Region. How could they possibly join forces to attack a seriously injured person, and even bully a Five-Star Half-Emperor? You've all completely lost face!"
Luo Jin's expression was solemn. If he couldn't stop the four people in front of him by other means, then Xiao Yan would probably still be in danger. At this moment, even the power of his Cloud-Hidden Pavilion could no longer stop these four people.
Given Xiao Yan's current state, facing four High-Level Dou Di, even if Xiao Yan survives the attack, the damage they inflict on Xiao Yan would likely be enough to destroy Xiao Yan cultivation talent.
Once he suffers irreversible and severe aftereffects, Xiao Yan will likely find it difficult to make any further progress in his life!
"Hmph, face can be saved, but if we lose the hearts of the people, wouldn't that destroy our sect? So, Xiao Yan, will you accept or not?"
"Haha, kid, you're not scared, are you? If so, then hurry up and hand over the Heavenly Severing Steps!"
"Hehe, young friend Xiao Yan, I'll say it again: life is more important than anything else. If you possess the Heavenly Severing Steps, or know its Heavenly Severing Steps, tell us, and today's events could have been avoided."
The four men spoke in rapid succession, their words either mocking or admonishing, but their purpose was the same: to help Heavenly Severing Steps.
Today, their goal is either to obtain the Heavenly Severing Steps or to cripple Xiao Yan!
Luo Jin was perfectly aware of this. However, just as Luo Jin was about to speak again to try and salvage the situation, his expression suddenly changed slightly. Xiao Yan's hand slapped his shoulder forcefully, stopping him from uttering the words he was about to say.
"Okay, I accept. Four palms it is."