Although Xiao Yan could vaguely sense the aura of that Dou Di expert, he remained calm.
For Xiao Yan, rather than wasting time with a heavy heart, it would be better to seize this short moment to recover some of his strength as quickly as possible. Perhaps in this way, he could still have some strength left to face the impending danger.
Moreover, he still possesses Gu You, his greatest trump card. If it truly comes to a life-or-death situation, he believes Gu You will not stand idly by. Therefore, Xiao Yan has no reason to give up any opportunities now.
Above, looking down at the vibrant forest, Xiao Yan took a deep breath of the fresh air and felt the breeze blowing past his ears. Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, flipped his hand, and a pill the size of a longan appeared in his palm.
Without hesitation, Xiao Yan swallowed it in one gulp.
The moment the pill entered Xiao Yan's mouth, it transformed into a warm, nourishing energy that rapidly flowed down his throat and into his body, restoring Xiao Yan lost strength.
As the pill entered his body, Xiao Yan let out another soft breath, then crossed his legs and sat cross-legged in the void. With a casual wave of his hand, the light of the Storage Ring on his finger flashed, and the Northern King instantly appeared beside Xiao Yan to protect him. After doing this, Xiao Yan formed cultivation hand seals, cast all distracting thoughts to the back of his mind, and began to calmly refine the pill in his body.
Seeing this, the Gu You within Xiao Yan's body couldn't help but feel a sense of relief for him.
Remaining calm in the face of danger is a mindset that a strong person should possess, and Xiao Yan excels in this regard. Coupled with his extraordinary cultivation speed, Xiao Yan is destined for greatness in the future!
"Huff huff..."
A gentle breeze swept across the land, transforming into a surging wave over the vast forest, sweeping towards the distant horizon.
Under the bright sun and without a cloud in the sky, the azure heavens blend seamlessly with the lush green world below, making the world seem vibrant and full of life. It's as if this is a new world, a tranquil place untouched by any living creature.
However, upon closer inspection, one can discover a strikingly incongruous black spot in this vibrant yet empty world, giving this tranquil place a strange and peculiar feel.
In the void, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged, his hands forming cultivation hand seals. The Flame Mantra Technique within his body circulated rapidly, condensing into a huge energy vortex above his head. The energy of heaven and earth was quickly absorbed into it, and under the refinement of the Heavenly Flames within Xiao Yan's Xiao Yan, it gradually restored the Dou Qi that Xiao Yan had consumed.
In this rapid process of devouring and refining, time quietly passed until, at a certain moment, the once cloudless blue sky was shrouded in a thick, dark fog.
Black mist filled the sky, gradually enveloping the entire horizon. The sun lost its light, and the world became shrouded in darkness. Only then did Xiao Yan slowly emerge from his cultivation state. His tightly closed eyes slowly opened, and a sharp golden light suddenly shot out from his pair of dark eyes.
When Xiao Yan first saw the sky filled with black mist, his expression changed slightly. This eerie black mist gave him a very bad feeling, and at the same time, it made Xiao Yan suspicious of the person who came.
"Hehehehe... Xiao Yan, I've been waiting for you for a full ten years!"
Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed from the heavens and earth, as if it came from a vengeful ghost from hell, extremely eerie.
Upon hearing that familiar tone, Xiao Yan instantly knew that the other party must be the person from the Central Region the Origin Martial Continent, the so-called Ghost Fiend Gate.
"This Highness? It seems you, like that Third Hall Master from last time, are also a Highness-level person."
Xiao Yan's face was icy cold, and he spoke with a chilling gaze.
"Hehehehe, you're right. However, I am not comparable to that piece of trash. I am the Grand Hall Master."
"Who exactly are you people?! The Ghost Fiend Gate... wasn't it established by the Hun Clan?!"
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, flames flickering in his dark pupils. His icy gaze shot straight at the dark clouds in the sky. He had always treated the Hun Clan members with cold indifference; if he could kill them, he would never let a single one go!
Xiao Yan truly hated the Hun Clan to the core.
Upon hearing this, the dark cloud in the sky churned, and then the sinister laughter rang out again.
"Hehehehe... The Hun Clan, what a distant name. That's all in the past, let it go. Now... we are called the Ghost Fiend Gate!"
"You?"
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed. It seemed that he would have to face quite a few enemies in the future. But what puzzled him until now was how these guys knew his identity and were so familiar with him.
"Hehehehe... It seems you have quite a few questions in your mind. In that case, why don't you come back with me? Then someone will answer all your questions."
The black mist surged and chuckled incessantly, like the howling of a vengeful ghost, which aroused restlessness.
"Ha... If I really go back with you, I'm afraid death will be the only thing waiting for me!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sneer. Although the latter was extremely familiar with him, he also had a deep understanding of these inhuman and ghostly creatures.
"Heh heh, that's right. We never give the Xiao Clan a way out either."
"Unfortunately, so am I. I won't show you any mercy!"
"Laugh..."
With a cold shout, Xiao Yan swung his sleeve, and the Heavy Xuan Ruler reappeared. A sharp sound of wind breaking rang out as the giant ruler pointed directly at the thick black mist in the sky.
At the same time, the Northern King beside Xiao Yan also took a step forward with an icy expression. An invisible aura emanated from his body, causing the surrounding void to become silent.
"Heh heh, Xiao Yan, you're just a mere Half-Emperor, do you really think you can contend with Dou Di? Even with this puppet, it's nothing more than a slap in the face."
The eerie laughter rang out again, the words filled with mockery and sarcasm.
"Ha, this isn't the first time I've done something like this. Don't you know?"
Xiao Yan, however, wore a cold smile, his gaze fixed intently on the black mist in the sky, and said calmly:
"Besides, who told you that I only have puppets?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling golden lightning bolt suddenly burst forth from Xiao Yan's body, shooting straight into the sky.
Golden light filled the sky, transforming into a golden pillar of lightning that pierced the heavens and the earth. At the same time, a deafening dragon roar resounded, causing much of the dark clouds above to dissipate, revealing the clear sky and rising sun above the black mist.
"Huh?"
Upon seeing this, a surprised exclamation rang out from within the black mist. He had not noticed Xiao Jin's sudden appearance before, which made him feel a little strange.
At the same time, just as the golden lightning shot into the sky and the dragon roared, shaking the heavens and the earth, in a certain place nearly ten thousand miles away in the Western Lin Region, an old man's expression suddenly hardened, and his gaze quickly turned to look in the direction where Xiao Yan was at that moment.
At this moment, his pair of cloudy old eyes suddenly gleamed with golden light, revealing a look of surprise.