In the howling wind of the void, Xiao Yan slowly emerged from his cultivation state, then twisted his body and stood up straight.
Feeling the fullness emanating from his body, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile. Then, he clenched his fists tightly, his body trembled violently, and an invisible aura of pressure quickly spread out from Xiao Yan.
Under this overwhelming pressure, the void around Xiao Yan's figure distorted. The immense pressure was far stronger than that of Xiao Yan a day ago.
" Six-Star Half-Emperor is indeed not something Five-Star Half-Emperor can easily compare to!"
Seeing the strange phenomenon in the surrounding void, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile inwardly. Then, his eyes shifted, and the joy that had just appeared on his Xiao Yan was quickly suppressed. His pair of calm, dark eyes then looked at Bing Shuang Xiao Yan, who was standing not far away opposite him.
"Junior Xiao Yan thanks Senior for your great kindness!"
Although the other party did indeed have a youthful and stunning face, Xiao Yan naturally understood that, having cultivated to such a level, she was worthy of being addressed as a senior by Xiao Yan, both in terms of strength and age.
"Hmph, no need to thank me. As I said, this is compensation, a reward. Now that you have entered the heart of the Xilin Mountain Range and gained power, please leave."
Upon hearing this, Bing Shuang Xiao Yan with her beautiful eyes, then spoke coldly. As she finished speaking, Bing Shuang waved her sleeve, a cold wind swept by, and she was about to leave with Murong Qianqian.
Upon hearing Bing Shuang's words, Xiao Yan frowned slightly, a troubled expression appearing between his brows.
It wasn't that he didn't want to leave, but even though his strength had now broken through to the Six-Star Half-Emperor, he still couldn't cross the heart of Xilin alone.
Without Gu You's help, he would have had an extremely difficult time even entering the central part of the Xilin Mountain Range, let alone crossing this area.
"Hmm? You don't want to leave, or do you still want to cling to my Qianqian?"
Seeing Xiao Yan frown, Bing Shuang spoke again in a cold voice. This time, Xiao Yan clearly sensed that the temperature around him had dropped considerably.
"Boy, don't think that just because you've broken through to the Six-Star Half-Emperor, you're qualified to speak to me. Don't forget, I'm the one who helped you improve your strength!"
The indifferent voice rang out again, and the entire world trembled slightly at that moment. In the world, transparent ice spikes gradually condensed and took shape according to the changes in Bing Shuang's emotions.
The sharp ice spikes were all pointed at Xiao Yan, and the cold light they reflected seemed to make the temperature in this area even colder.
Upon seeing the countless ice spikes in the sky, Xiao Yan's expression quickly turned solemn.
He had no doubt that these seemingly ordinary ice spikes would be enough to render all his methods ineffective; he probably wouldn't last even a second under their weight.
As Xiao Yan called out to Gu You in his heart, he also looked at Bing Shuang with a solemn expression. Just as he was about to speak, Murong Qianqian, who was standing next to Bing Shuang, stepped forward once again.
Her delicate body stood in front of the Bing Shuang, and her pretty face, which had been full of smiles just a moment ago, now showed a pale face again.
A pair of beautiful eyes, brimming with moisture, quickly looked at Bing Shuang. Slender hands embraced Bing Shuang, lotus-root-like arm, and at the same time, she hurriedly called out:
"Sister Bing Shuang, you know how terrifying this cold wind is. Now that Cold-Delaying Jade Xiao Yan possibly get through here on his own?"
Upon hearing this, the Bing Shuang beauty slightly opened her eyes and looked at the girl before her. When she noticed the hint of resentment in the latter's eyes, she couldn't help but sigh softly. Then, with an expressionless face, she looked at Xiao Yan, her eyes narrowed, and said in a deep voice:
" Qianqian told me that you sealed the crack in the East Wall before. Since you have the ability to seal that crack, I think it shouldn't be too difficult to cross the heart of the Xilin Mountain Range."
Upon hearing Bing Shuang's words, Xiao Yan's expression immediately tightened. He hadn't expected that Murong Qianqian had already told this woman about it, and his heart couldn't help but tighten.
Immediately, Xiao Yan turned his gaze to Bing Shuang, and at the same time, a hint of coldness appeared on the latter's indifferent face.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan slowly narrowed his eyes, a resolute look appearing on his face, and said:
"Senior, there's no need for further words. Granting me this fortune is already a great favor. I will walk the rest of the path myself. Farewell!"
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, he turned around and was about to fly away towards the western horizon.
" Xiao Yan, wait!"
Just as Xiao Yan turned around, Murong Qianqian called out to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and turned to look at her.
At the same time, Murong Qianqian also looked at Bing Shuang beside her, her pretty face showing some anxiety. She quickly said to Bing Shuang:
"Sister Bing Shuang..."
" Miss Murong, there's no need. I can manage the rest of the journey alone. Also, Miss Murong for leading me into the heart of Xilin!"
However, no sooner had Murong Qianqian spoken than Xiao Yan's calm voice followed. The next moment, when Murong Qianqian turned to look at Xiao Yan, he suddenly stepped into the void, his figure shifting into a gust of wind, instantly disappearing from Bing Shuang and Murong Qianqian's sight.
Upon seeing Xiao Yan disappear, Murong Qianqian's expression instantly changed. Her mouth opened slightly, but the words she wanted to say remained unspoken. Looking in the direction Xiao Yan had left, a look of worry welled up in the girl's eyes.
Beside him, Bing Shuang's icy face was now filled with deep shock. Others might not recognize the movement Dou Technique Xiao Yan had just used, but for someone of her level, how could she not know this Dou Technique that was so famous throughout the Western Region?
" Heavenly Severing Steps... No wonder, no wonder you possess the ability to fight Nine-Star Half-Emperor. If you master the Heavenly Severing Steps, you really can do that."
Watching Xiao Yan disappear into the cold wind, a smile slowly appeared on Bing Shuang's lips. She thought to herself, then grabbed Murong Qianqian, who was standing beside her with a resentful expression, and flew off towards the west.
"Since you possess the Heavenly Severing Steps, it seems you are not from the Four Great Sects. Xiao Yan... that name seems somewhat unfamiliar. Could it be one of them?"
As she flew, Bing Shuang frowned inwardly, pondering something with a slightly serious expression. Especially when she thought of the so-called "them," the look in her eyes instantly turned gloomy.