The terrifying energy storm lasted for more than ten minutes, and everyone in the world was deeply horrified by it.
When the storm subsided, the entire world turned pitch black, like night. Looking around, the land within a thousand miles, once a vibrant mountain range, was now flattened by the storm. The blood lake below churned, as if mocking the powerful figures in the sky.
In the void, the remaining hundred or so powerful figures were all deathly pale, with blood dripping from the corners of their mouths. Some, even those who had survived, were severely injured and knew it would be a long time before they could recover.
Looking down at the scene below, many of the powerful figures high in the sky had second thoughts. Treasures are valuable, but you need to be alive to get them. They couldn't even pass the first hurdle, so how could they possibly enter the ruins to compete for the treasures inside?
As for the Zhuo Clan at this moment, Zhuo Bentang and Zhuo Lin, who was standing to the side, frowned deeply, both of them staring intently at Xiao Yan below, their eyes filled with suspicion.
In their minds, the black-robed man before them was probably at least Three-Star Dou Di, so why was he so easily blasted back by the energy storm? Something was definitely not right!
"What's going on with this guy's strength? Didn't he already comprehend the Power of the Great Dao? How come his strength doesn't seem like that of a Dou Di powerhouse?"
Zhuo Bentang frowned. He couldn't understand why the black-robed man, who clearly possessed the Power of the Great Dao, was blasted back by that energy storm. Moreover, judging from his appearance, the black-robed man seemed to be injured.
Immediately afterward, the moment Zhuo Bentang uttered his words, Zhuo Lin, standing beside him, seemed to have realized something. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and he immediately let out a cold snort. Then, in a low voice, he said:
"It's true that he has mastered the Power of the Great Dao, but who told you that to control the Power of the Great Dao, one must be a Dou Di expert?!"
Upon hearing this, Zhuo Bentang's expression froze instantly, and then Zhuo Lin spoke again, saying:
"For some people, as long as they have enough talent and extraordinary comprehension, it is not impossible for them to comprehend the Power of the Great Dao below the level of Dou Di. After all, even looking at the entire continent, no one can be certain that a Half-Emperor would definitely be unable to comprehend the Power of the Great Dao."
"Uh... Young Master means, this guy is actually a Half-Emperor expert who has already comprehended the Power of the Great Dao?!"
Upon hearing Zhuo Lin's words, Zhuo Bentang's expression suddenly turned to shock, and he felt a surge of disbelief. Seeing this, Zhuo Lin frowned and nodded slightly, saying:
"Highly likely. After all, someone who cannot unleash the power of Dou Di, yet possesses the Power of the Great Dao, must have extraordinary talent. There is no other explanation."
"My God, if that's really the case, then this guy is absolutely terrifying!"
A person who has mastered the Power of the Great Dao even though his strength has not yet reached the level of Dou Di is bound to become someone that various forces will strive to win over in the future. He has already mastered the Power of the Great Dao at the level of Half-Emperor. If he were to reach the level of Dou Di, wouldn't he be defying the heavens?
Just as Zhuo Bentang was shocked by Xiao Yan's strength, as if intentionally to deliver a blow to everyone, a large cloud of scarlet hot blood mist slowly drifted out from the deep, dark cave below, emitting a strong, nauseating stench, and slowly flew towards the people in the void.
This time, before the blood mist even got close, the expressions on the faces of the remaining Half-Emperor in the void suddenly changed drastically. Their faces looked as if they had seen something terrifying, and they hurriedly dragged their injured bodies and rushed towards the sky.
At this moment, even Tian Ying and the other two couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and regretful after seeing Xiao Yan's slightly pale face.
Although they all knew there were many treasures within the ruins, they also knew that if it weren't for Xiao Yan's timely assistance, they would have perished under that pillar of blood long ago. They were no longer in this Ancient Ruins. However, despite their own limited strength, they didn't want to implicate Xiao Yan, whose potential and power far surpassed their own. If it weren't for them, Xiao Yan probably wouldn't have suffered damage due to the dispersion of his strength.
Beneath the black robes, the three pairs of eyes exchanged a glance. With their tacit understanding, even a single look was enough for them to convey a great deal. Therefore, the three of them immediately nodded in unison. Then, they turned their gazes to Xiao Yan. Tian Ying, as the leader, spoke again, but unlike before, this time, the three of them chose to withdraw.
"Brother Xiao Yan, it seems the three of us brothers are not fortunate enough to enjoy the treasures in these ruins!"
A look of regret appeared on Tian Ying's face. He stared intently at Xiao Yan in front of him and said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan frowned slightly, then said:
"Brother Tian Ying, I wonder what you mean by that?"
"Hehe, Brother Xiao Yan, don't overthink it. I just feel that the three of us brothers are not strong enough. Even if we manage to enter this ruin, we probably won't gain anything, and might even lose our lives if we're unlucky. So, I think..."
"Brother Tian Ying, please rest assured. As I said, with me here, that blood mist won't harm you in the slightest. Rest assured, I will definitely bring you in alive, and I will also bring you back alive!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan immediately shouted in his heart to Gu You:
" Elder Gu, lend me a hand!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Gu You did not hesitate for long. He let out a soft "hmm" in his heart, and then with a thought, a pale white flame suddenly rose up in Xiao Yan's body.
"Drink!"
With a sharp shout in his heart, before the three Tian Ying in front of him could recover, Xiao Yan suddenly waved his hand. Immediately afterward, as the three regained their senses, a pale white flame burst forth from Xiao Yan's palm, enveloping the entire void in the blink of an eye.
Under Xiao Yan's control of his Spiritual Strength, the pale white flames spread rapidly outwards from Xiao Yan, forming a circular flame barrier. Then, under Xiao Yan's control, they gradually descended from this world. Wherever they passed, the rising blood mist turned into white smoke with a hissing sound and disappeared.
Finally, to everyone's astonishment, the massive, Bone White Flame barrier completely sealed off the huge opening below, and the blood mist that was constantly pouring out from it was also completely burned away.
Meanwhile, high in the sky, Zhuo Bentang and Zhuo Lin stared at Xiao Yan in the void below with astonishment and suspicion.
"This is... Heavenly Flames?!"