This time, Xiao Yan has no intention of backing down; offense is perhaps the best choice for Xiao Yan at this moment.
Retreating will only embolden them, and with the balance shifting, Xiao Yan will soon be easily defeated. Since defeat is inevitable, why not fight with all our might?
With this thought in mind, Xiao Yan tightened his grip on the giant ruler, his dark eyes flashing with a chilling light. With a flick of his wrist, as the spear thrust forward, the giant ruler in Xiao Yan's hand also nimbly and rapidly rose upwards. As he retreated rapidly, the sharp tip of the spear, its edge gleaming, collided fiercely with Xiao Yan's Heavy Xuan Ruler.
"Bite!"
With a crisp clang of metal clashing, sparks flew everywhere. The terrifying power contained in the spear tip instantly sent the giant ruler in Xiao Yan's hand flying backward, and Xiao Yan himself was also thrown back, staggering.
He retreated a hundred feet in a disheveled state. The terrifying force emanating from the giant ruler caused Xiao Yan's hand, which was tightly gripping the ruler, to quickly become numb, and his entire arm trembled uncontrollably.
On the other side, seeing that Xiao Yan had taken out his weapon again, Zhao Xian couldn't help but show a look of surprise on his face. His eyes narrowed, and his silver-white pupils were filled with an indelible look of astonishment.
Unexpectedly, even in this dire situation, Xiao Yan dared to take out his weapon and fight him. This courage alone was enough to make Zhao Xian look at him with new respect.
"Hmph, Xiao Yan, I have to admit, you are indeed a terrifying person. To be able to face Dou Di powerhouse without fear with the strength of Half-Emperor is something I admit I cannot do."
Although Zhao Xian harbored murderous intent towards Xiao Yan, his words at this moment were absolutely true.
I ask you, looking across the entire continent, who dares to face Dou Di powerhouse with the strength of Half-Emperor?
Moreover, Xiao Yan is only a Six-Star Half-Emperor. Such strength would probably only earn him disdain and ridicule from any Dou Di powerhouse.
But who could have known that this Six-Star Half-Emperor, whom no Dou Di powerhouse would even consider a threat, nearly injured a Two-Star Dou Di?
"If you could grow stronger, perhaps you could become a powerful figure like Venerable Heavenly Severing, or even stronger. But unfortunately, everything that happened today is your own fault. Even if I don't kill you, the Four Great Sects will not let you go. As long as you are in the Western Region, you will never have a chance to escape them!"
Shaking his head, Zhao Xian surprisingly showed a hint of regret on his face, which was quite unexpected. But then, his expression turned grim once again.
He brandished his spear, the sharp tip whistling as it sliced through the air. The moment the spear abruptly stopped, the surrounding void rippled.
"Come on, let me see just how powerful this person is who has the Four Great Sects hunting him down throughout the Western Region!"
"Laugh..."
The heavy ruler swept across the void before him, then landed heavily on Xiao Yan's side. His pale face was grim. He twisted his hand, gripped the ruler in reverse, and as he raised his eyes, a dazzling Heavenly Flames gradually condensed deep within his Xiao Yan, transforming into a magnificent Fire Lotus that slowly rotated.
At the same time, Xiao Yan stirred his thoughts and mobilized all the Dou Qi that had just recovered in his body.
"Drink!"
Suddenly, Xiao Yan let out a low shout in his heart, stomped hard on the void with his foot, and his figure shot out, turning into a black light and rushing towards Zhao Xian.
In the blink of an eye, the distance of a hundred feet had shrunk by more than half. Zhao Xian shook his spear, leaned forward, and Yan Ci.
"Bite!"
The moment the sharp spear tip collided with the heavy ruler's blade, a burst of brilliant sparks erupted. Xiao Yan and his companion remained unmoved, and the immense force from both weapons was simultaneously dissipated by the two of them. Then, with another movement of their bodies and the swing of their weapons, they clashed once more.
"Clang clang clang..."
The two fought with unrestrained and powerful moves, completely uninhibited. The outcome of the battle depended entirely on the domineering nature of their techniques. In this hand-to-hand combat, even Zhao Xian couldn't help but feel a chill of fear when facing Xiao Yan.
Although he was Dou Di powerhouse with countless battle achievements throughout his life, it was only when facing Xiao Yan that he realized the latter's Dou Technique were equally terrifying.
It was only because Zhao Xian's strength far surpassed Xiao Yan's that he was able to overcome Xiao Yan. Moreover, the strange Black Ruler in Xiao Yan's hand also surprised Zhao Xian greatly.
Just one glance at the Black Ruler was enough to tell that it was extremely heavy. Yet, in Xiao Yan's hands, its agility was no less than that of his spear. However, whenever the heavy ruler clashed with Zhao Xian's spear, Zhao Xian could clearly feel the terrifying force emanating from it. That force gave Xiao Yan a significant boost in combat.
As the two fought, brilliant sparks shot out from the sky. Zhao Xian's expression grew increasingly astonished, while Xiao Yan's face turned deathly pale.
Just as Xiao Yan had predicted, even if he tried his best, he couldn't hold out against Zhao Xian for long. The only reason Xiao Yan was still able to hold on was because Zhao Xian Xiao Yan testing his true strength. Otherwise, their battle would have been ended by Zhao Xian long ago.
"Clang!"
It was another fierce clash filled with dazzling flames, but unlike before, this time, Xiao Yan was defeated and forced to retreat in the face of that spear.
With his internal Dou Qi nearly exhausted, Xiao Yan had no more strength to continue fighting; he had truly reached the end of his rope.
Seeing Xiao Yan retreat, Zhao Xian showed no sign of stopping. He flashed forward and arrived in front of Xiao Yan in the blink of an eye. He swung his spear and slammed the shaft into Xiao Yan's chest.
"Bang!"
A sound mixed with the cracking of bones rang out, and Xiao Yan's dark pupils instantly dilated, his aura rapidly weakening.
" Xiao Yan, you have lost."
"Pfft..."
The words were spoken in a calm and indifferent tone. At the same time, Murong Qianqian, who was watching the two from a distance, turned deathly pale, and her entire body trembled violently.
"Laugh..."
The spear tip sliced through the air, reflecting a blinding cold light. Under Zhao Xian's control, the spear tip stood upright between Xiao Yan's eyebrows. With just a little force, Xiao Yan would instantly become his deadly victim.