The words, filled with a cold laugh, had barely fallen when Xiao Yan instantly unleashed the Heavenly Severing Steps Annihilation Step. A gentle breeze swept by, and Xiao Yan's body, which had been standing on the ground, vanished in an instant.
At the same time, Zhao Ling and Zhao Ying, who were in mid-air, immediately changed their expressions, exclaimed inwardly, and quickly scanned the surrounding void.
With the use of the Heavenly Severing Steps, in the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan's aura completely merged into this world, leaving Zhao Ling and the other two with no way to detect him. If Xiao Yan were to suddenly make a move, they would be put on the defensive.
"Hehe, no need to be nervous. To deal with you, there's no need for a surprise attack; a direct confrontation will suffice."
Just as the two were looking around, the void in front of them suddenly twisted violently, and then Xiao Yan, dressed in a black robe, appeared in front of Zhao Ling and the other.
Upon revealing himself, Xiao Yan stared at Zhao Ling and the other person in front of him with a cold smile. His aura was extremely terrifying, making people dare not underestimate him in the slightest.
"You arrogant brat! We were only caught off guard earlier because of our carelessness. Now that we've joined forces, you have no chance against us!"
Even so, Zhao Ling and his companion still didn't take Xiao Yan seriously, completely attributing their previous defeat to momentary carelessness.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ling's body suddenly trembled, and his two claws, full of fierce momentum, swung fiercely, creating a sharp sound of wind breaking in the void in front of him.
At the same time, Zhao Ying, who was standing beside him, also brandished her silver spear once more. The two exchanged a glance, and then leaped forward together, charging swiftly towards Xiao Yan.
"You brat, prepare to die!"
With a sharp shout, Zhao Ying took the lead, his silver spear radiating an incomparably fierce and domineering aura, twisting its body like a cunning venomous snake as it fiercely thrust towards Xiao Yan.
Faced with Zhao Ying's domineering offensive, Xiao Yan's expression also turned cold and stern.
With a wave of his hand, dazzling Heavenly Flames surged forth, fiercely meeting Zhao Ying's oncoming attack like a storm.
"Bang!"
In a mere instant, the surging Heavenly Flames collided fiercely with the cunning silver spear.
The moment the two collided, a violent energy storm instantly swept across the entire sky.
Everyone couldn't help but fly backward again, and at the same time, the expressions on their faces instantly became solemn.
At the very center of the energy storm, Zhao Ying was once again filled with horror.
However, immediately afterward, a ferocious killing intent suddenly flashed deep within his eyes.
After a brief collision, the energy storm quickly dissipated, and everyone's vision returned to normal.
In the sky, Xiao Yan stood tall and imposing. Zhao Ying's attack was easily neutralized by his Heavenly Flames. After dealing with Zhao Ying, Xiao Yan's face showed no pressure whatsoever, as if he were not facing Nine-Star Half-Emperor at all.
On the other hand, under the terrifyingly high temperature of the Heavenly Flames, the silver spear, made of special black iron, became scorching hot, almost untouchable. Helpless, Zhao Ying had no choice but to retreat.
However, as Zhao Ying retreated, the killing intent in her eyes became increasingly evident.
"Die!"
However, in the very next moment, just as Zhao Ying was repelled by Xiao Yan, Zhao Ling's figure appeared before Xiao Yan as abruptly as a ghost.
The moment Zhao Ling appeared, his enormous claws, formed from Dou Qi, were already raised high above his head. Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone in the world, he slashed down fiercely at Xiao Yan's head.
The sudden appearance of this scene caused everyone present to be slightly stunned. When they came to their senses, Zhao Ling's huge claws had already descended on Xiao Yan's head, and the next moment, blood splattered everywhere.
At this moment, everyone seemed to have already foreseen Xiao Yan's fate, and they all turned their gazes away. Some of the girls even felt a pang of regret.
On the other hand, although Murong Qianqian's pretty face showed a hint of worry, she still had more trust in Xiao Yan's strength in her heart.
She knew that Xiao Yan was definitely not the kind of person who would act recklessly. Since he dared to confront Zhao Ling and the other person head-on, he must have his own confidence.
Sure enough, the next moment...
When Zhao Ling's claws slashed down on Xiao Yan Xiao Yan and pierced through his body, all that was heard was a sharp whooshing sound and the void being torn apart by the Dou Qi. The scene of blood splattering as one might expect was nowhere to be seen.
"Afterimage!!!"
At that moment, Zhao Ling's expression froze, and his mind went completely blank.
He simply couldn't fathom how Xiao Yan, who was already a dead man in his clutches, had managed to evade his sudden attack!
Meanwhile, the expressions on the faces of those who witnessed this scene became incredibly interesting.
"This... how is this possible?!"
"That guy... actually dodged it!"
How did he do that?
"This child is no ordinary person!"
As soon as this scene in the sky came into view, a murmur of astonishment resounded throughout the land like muffled thunder.
Murong Qianqian, who was on the ground, couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Although she already knew the answer in her heart, she still couldn't help but feel a little excited when she saw that Xiao Yan was unharmed.
"Hmph, too slow. Do you really think you can hit anyone at that speed?"
In the sky, just as Zhao Ling came to his senses, Xiao Yan's Zhao Ling voice reached his ears.
Upon hearing those cold words that seemed so close to his ear, Zhao Ling's expression instantly changed, and his sharp claws lashed out at the void to his right almost reflexively.
"Clang!"
A violent collision resounded, sparks flew, and terrifying power suddenly erupted at that moment. The void around the two people trembled violently, and an invisible spatial ripple slowly spread out.
The moment Zhao Ling turned his head, he was stunned again. He saw that his pair of claws, which he was so proud of, were now being held in the hands of the black-robed man in front of him.
"What!"
Upon seeing this, Zhao Ling was startled, and his expression turned horrified. He twisted his body and delivered a powerful whip kick to Xiao Yan's head.
"Laugh..."
With a loud whooshing sound, Xiao Yan tilted his head slightly and easily dodged it. At the same time, he suddenly exerted force with both hands that were gripping the latter's hand, and punched it hard into the palm. With a bang, Zhao Ling's body was blasted backward by this sudden force.
"Attack together! We absolutely cannot give him another chance to breathe!"
Having sensed Xiao Yan's terrifying power, Zhao Ling dared not be careless in the slightest. He exchanged a glance with Zhao Ying, and the two nodded in unison. Then, they moved and charged towards Xiao Yan.
"Drink!"
Zhao Ying flicked her silver spear, aiming straight for Xiao Yan's throat.
Zhao Ling then swung his claws fiercely, aiming straight for Xiao Yan's head.
"Bang bang bang..."
Despite their formidable attacks, Xiao Yan remained calm throughout, effortlessly deflecting their deadly moves. Meanwhile, his unleashed Heavenly Flames actually caused Zhao Ling and his companion to suffer considerable losses.
"Bang!"
In another fierce clash, Xiao Yan slammed his fist into the silver spear. Instantly, the terrifying force caused the straight spear to bend rapidly. Just as Zhao Ling on the other side swung his claws and charged towards Xiao Yan again, Xiao Yan snorted coldly and unleashed a powerful jolt with his right arm. Zhao Ying immediately couldn't help but retreat several steps.
Immediately afterward, Zhao Ling arrived in front of Xiao Yan, his claws moving rapidly. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of streams of Dou Qi, like steel blades, slashed fiercely at Xiao Yan, tearing apart even the void in their path.
At the same time, Zhao Ling lunged forward, raising his claws high, and slashed down fiercely at Xiao Yan's head.
" Ancient Emperor Seal! Break!"
With a single palm strike, he instantly blocked all the Dou Qi qi. As Zhao Ling closed in, he clenched his fists tightly, and with a thought, he instantly activated his Vajra Glazed Body, grabbing the descending claws into his palms.
"Ah?!"
Grabbing Zhao Ling's sharp claws that covered his hands, Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly, and instantly crushed the claws in his palms with a crack.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yan opened and closed his hand, and threw another punch, sending Zhao Ling's body flying once again.
The moment he turned around, Xiao Yan swung his fist violently, opened his mouth wide in anger, and unleashed the Yellow Springs Heavenly Wrath. Zhao Ying, who was attacking from behind, froze in mid-air, and Xiao Yan landed a punch on his body without any hesitation.
In the blink of an eye, both Nine-Star Half-Emperor were defeated by Xiao Yan.
Throughout the world, everyone was shocked by Xiao Yan's thunderous methods. They never imagined that a dignified Nine-Star Half-Emperor, a true peak figure even in the entire Western Region, would become so vulnerable in front of this black-robed youth. It was simply unbelievable!
However, after blasting the two away, Xiao Yan did not stop. Now that the battle was decided, what he needed to do was to end this battle completely. He was going to prepare to conclude this war.
" Great Heaven Creation Palm!"
A sharp shout suddenly erupted in his heart. In the sky, Xiao Yan, who resembled a giant god, slammed his palm into the void in front of him. Instantly, a dark halo shimmering with fire waves spread out from Xiao Yan, stretching across the heavens and earth, rapidly extending into the distant void. In the blink of an eye, it enveloped the retreating bodies of Zhao Ling and the other person.
Instantly, the unique devouring power of the Great Heaven Creation Palm spread out, and Zhao Ling and the other person's bodies were swallowed up by the Great Heaven Creation Palm. From the deep darkness, a painful scream immediately came out.
Those in the sky who witnessed this scene couldn't help but slightly change their expressions. The devouring power within that halo was enough to send chills down their spines even with just a glance. The power of this Dou Technique was naturally beyond question.
However...
Just when everyone thought that Zhao Ling and the other two were about to die under Xiao Yan's Great Heaven Creation Palm, a faint, aged voice suddenly came from the heavens and earth. The moment the voice came, everyone's expression changed instantly. Even Xiao Yan couldn't help but show a deep solemnity on his face.
"Young friend, it's good to be lenient. You've already gained the upper hand today, and they've been punished by you. For my sake, let's let this matter drop."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed sharply. Murong Qianqian was on the ground below, also turned her gaze toward Xiao Yan at this moment. Their eyes met for a moment, and then Xiao Yan nodded fiercely. With a thought, he withdrew the Great Heaven Creation Palm.
At the same time, he murmured to himself:
"I never imagined that I would encounter a Dou Di level expert in such a small Sulan City. The strength of the Four Great Clans must be unimaginable!"