"Hmph, kid, you're quite straightforward. Since that's the case, then take this punch first!"
Upon seeing Xiao Yan nod in agreement, Wu Jitian immediately sneered, clenched his right fist tightly, and stomped hard on the void, preparing to charge towards Xiao Yan.
"Wait!"
But the next moment, Luo Jin coldly shouted, stopping Wu Jitian who was about to make a move.
Wu Jitian, who had stopped in his tracks, instantly turned grim again. He glanced at Luo Jin with an impatient look in his eyes, and then stared at Xiao Yan with a dark gaze.
Xiao Yan's pale face remained calm in response, but beneath that calm lay an unfathomable gravity.
Luo Jin completely ignored Wu Jitian, turned his gaze to Xiao Yan, frowned, and said in a deep voice:
"Brother Xiao, I know your true strength is far greater than your current cultivation level, but regardless, what you are facing today is a powerful Dou Di expert. Such an expert is far beyond your ability to withstand!"
"Besides, you're not in top form right now. Even at your peak, you wouldn't be a match for them. Instead of fighting head-on now, leave these matters to me. With me here today, they absolutely cannot hurt you!"
As soon as Luo Jin finished speaking, the expressions of Wu Jitian and the others behind him changed slightly. They looked at Luo Jin with a hint of anger, but at the same time, they were more wary.
Luo Jin had indeed angered them, but what he said was true. Cloud-Hidden Pavilion was powerful, and if Luo Jin really insisted on protecting Xiao Yan, then even if they forced their way in today, they would definitely not be able to take Xiao Yan away.
The power of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion is far more terrifying than they knew!
but...
Xiao Yan shook his head gratefully at Luo Jin's words, indicating his refusal.
Xiao Yan was naturally aware of the power of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion, but at the same time, he also knew that there were many things he had to find his own solutions to. The world was vast, and he couldn't rely on others for everything. Looking back, he realized how many people he had relied on along the way, and he couldn't continue to rely on them forever.
Growth is a process, and the reason we rely on it is simply because of its immaturity.
Just like when Xiao Yan relied on Yao Lao, it was precisely because he was immature that he kept relying on others. But now, if he could, Xiao Yan would never rely on anyone again!
Because he knew very well that in this world where strength reigns supreme, he could not rely on anyone, nor could he depend on anyone; the only person he could rely on was himself!
If you can be a shoulder for others to lean on, why should you rely on others?
"Let me do it. Thank you for your genuine help, my brother."
The word "brother" made Luo Jin's eyes narrow slightly, and his nose even felt a little sore. He knew Xiao Yan's current situation clearly. If he were to rely on himself alone, he probably wouldn't be able to defeat even him, let alone face Dou Di level expert!
Facing these four people, Xiao Yan had virtually no chance of success, yet he still chose to confront them alone...
" Xiao Yan, don't be reckless!"
"Hehe, didn't I already say they wouldn't kill me? If I died, their sect would be gone, so don't worry, nothing will happen."
The words had barely left Luo Jin's mouth when Xiao Yan, his face pale, looked at Luo Jin with a weak smile and said, "I can't help but smile."
"Hmph, now that's more like a man. I almost thought you'd be like a little woman, hiding behind the Pavilion Master, too scared to come out! Hahahaha!"
Upon seeing Xiao Yan emerge from behind Luo Jin, Wu Jitian's smile widened even further, his ferocious grin sending chills down the spines of anyone who saw it.
"Call..."
Slowly closing his eyes, Xiao Yan parted his lips slightly and exhaled gently.
A few breaths later, the moment Xiao Yan opened his eyes again, a dazzling flame flashed from them, and the void in front of him distorted.
With a wave of his hand, the moment the sharp sound of wind breaking rang out, the pitch-black Heavy Xuan Ruler instantly fell into Xiao Yan's palm. Feeling the weight of the ruler, Xiao Yan's expression became solemn, and his hand holding the Heavy Xuan Ruler involuntarily sank slightly.
He hadn't felt this kind of strain in many years!
Feeling the familiar sensation beneath his palm, Xiao Yan slowly raised his gaze, his dark eyes finally meeting Wu Jitian's. A smirk appeared on his lips, revealing a row of pearly white teeth, as he coldly sneered:
"Ha, you clearly had the strength to fight again, yet you chose to back down. That's not the behavior of a man. Since you want to test my strength, then bring it on!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan suddenly jerked his arm, swinging the giant ruler in front of him. The whooshing sound of the ruler cutting through the air brought heavy wind pressure, crushing the pebbles beneath his feet once more.
"Hmph! You've got guts, kid. Since you've spoken, then I won't hold back. Take this punch!"
With a sharp shout, Wu Jitian's bear-like, robust figure suddenly charged forward, his fists, each half the size of a basketball, swung against the wind, unleashing invisible air cannonballs that blasted towards Xiao Yan amidst a deafening sonic boom.
" Heavenly Dipper Fist!"
"Haha... Kid, I only used half my strength in that punch. Don't let it get to you and you'll die. Don't blame me then!"
Wu Jitian's loud laughter echoed across the sky above Lengcui City, and everyone who heard it couldn't help but slightly change their expression.
The Heavenly Dipper Fist was one of Wu Jitian's signature Dou Technique. Although the era has passed, as High Level Tian Class Dou Technique, under Wu Jitian's control, the power of this punch is in no way inferior to a Human Class Dou Technique.
If that punch had landed on Xiao Yan, even if he hadn't died, probably not many of his bones would have been intact!
Xiao Yan dared not be careless in the slightest. After all, his opponent was Dou Di expert, who was several times stronger than him in every aspect. No matter what level the Dou Technique was, as long as it was performed by Dou Di expert, it should not be underestimated!
With a swing of the giant ruler, the Dou Qi within Xiao Yan's body surged wildly, causing the Dou Qi to churn and the Heavenly Flames to flicker. The pitch-black giant ruler was quickly enveloped by the dazzling Heavenly Flames.
Facing Dou Di powerhouse, ordinary Dou Technique are no longer enough to withstand the attack. If Xiao Yan wants to block Wu Jitian's punch, he must go all out!
"Drink! Sevenfold... Heaven-Breaking... Ruler!"
As the sharp shout subsided, Xiao Yan lightly touched the ground with his toes. A flash of lightning, and Xiao Yan appeared high in the sky. With a shake of his arm, the giant black ruler swung violently. Under Xiao Yan's continuous swings, in just a few breaths, seven terrifyingly powerful beams of light shot out from the giant ruler. One after another, the seven rulers merged, their power filling the heavens and piercing the nine heavens!
At the same time, Wu Jitian, who was coming from the opposite direction, suddenly surged with a terrifying aura from his fist. Although he wasn't going all out, it was enough to make Xiao Yan unable to fight him.
Seeing the fierce clash about to erupt in the arena, the surrounding crowd quickly scattered, their solemn gazes fixed on Xiao Yan and Wu Jitian. Countless people were horrified by the terrifying power of these two.
"Boom!"
The next moment, as a violent explosion rang out, a terrifying energy storm swept outwards from the point of collision between the two.
Countless people, both in the sky and on the ground, stared in shock at the scene unfolding above, their expressions filled with an indescribable horror.
"This... this is the power of Dou Di expert?!"
When the energy storm dissipated and everyone looked intently, they couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. At this moment, only Wu Jitian was visible in the sky, but Xiao Yan was nowhere to be seen.
Seeing this, Luo Jin below felt a sudden tightness in his chest. Could it be that Xiao Yan had already been killed by Wu Jitian in the previous clash...?
Thinking of this, Luo Jin felt a surge of rage and quickly raised his Dou Qi, ready to move. But the next moment, a voice with a slight cough suddenly rang out between heaven and earth.
"Cough cough... Even Dou Di expert is nothing special..."
"Again!"