Please enlighten me!
As Xiao Yan uttered those three casual words, Lu Cheng also snorted coldly. Although he felt a vague unease due to what had just happened, as a Dou Di expert, Lu Cheng was even more convinced of his own strength. Even without using Dou Qi, dealing with a mere kid in his eyes was not a difficult task.
"Kid, you've got guts. For that, I'll believe you're still a man, haha!"
Lu Cheng laughed loudly, launching a barrage of mockery at Xiao Yan. His grin was rather sinister, especially the row of gleaming white teeth that he revealed, sending chills down one's spine, as if the weapon he was about to wield was none other than those chilling teeth.
Xiao Yan remained expressionless and unmoved by the latter's deliberate provocation. He had heard such words far too often and seen countless people like this. He was already quite used to it.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly. Many people he had met seemed to be like this. Perhaps it was because they considered themselves to have achieved great success in cultivation, or perhaps they were used to being in a superior position and would habitually look down on everyone they met.
Little did they know that there are always people more capable than themselves, and there are always higher realms to conquer. This was true of the Dou Qi Continent in the past, and it is no different for the Origin Martial Continent today.
After a brief moment of reflection, Xiao Yan came to his senses and noticed the pitying gazes directed at him from all around. Behind him, Jin Yao wore a faint smile, but a hint of worry lingered on her forehead.
Clearly, although she had heard a lot about Xiao Yan's achievements, she had not witnessed them with her own eyes.
Since she hadn't witnessed it with her own eyes, she naturally couldn't help but have some doubts, which is why Jin Yao's pretty face showed such a complicated expression.
"Pretty boy, hold on tight! Round one, here we come!"
As the atmosphere on the field gradually became tense, at a certain moment, Lu Cheng, whose body was as strong as an upright black bear, suddenly let out a thunderous roar. Immediately afterwards, Lu Cheng's huge feet slammed heavily onto the ground, and instantly, a terrifying force shot out from under Lu Cheng's feet.
At the same time, a heavy thud sounded in everyone's ears, and Lu Cheng's body shot towards Xiao Yan in that instant, like a boulder crashing down on Xiao Yan.
"Drink!"
Although this attack did not use any Dou Qi, its power was far beyond that of an ordinary Half-Emperor. Judging from Lu Cheng's physical strength alone, even a Late Nine-Star Half-Emperor might not be his match. One can imagine how terrifyingly powerful Lu Cheng's physical strength had become.
Even the ordinary Half-Emperor watching from the sidelines couldn't help but show extremely solemn expressions upon seeing this scene, and when they looked at Xiao Yan, the pity in their eyes was even greater.
Even they admitted they couldn't withstand Lu Cheng's attack. This young boy, even if he was a Half-Emperor, how strong could he be? Opposing Lu Cheng had already decided the outcome from the start.
However, despite the various gazes from the crowd, Xiao Yan remained calm, and even the gesture of extending his hand did not change.
To everyone else, this was a reaction of being terrified by the other party. However, only Lu Cheng, as he got closer to Xiao Yan, felt his anxiety growing more and more pronounced and profound.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Cheng's figure appeared in front of Xiao Yan. His burly body was more than twice the size of Xiao Yan's. It was hard to imagine what a tragic scene would occur if this attack were to actually hit Xiao Yan.
Thinking of this, many people on the field couldn't help but shift their gaze away, and in the next moment, Lu Cheng's burly body was about to collide with Xiao Yan.
Only then did Xiao Yan slowly retract his outstretched hand. Then, as Lu Cheng, this human tank, approached, his hand seemingly landed lightly on the latter's left shoulder.
Lu Cheng sideways, concentrating all his weight on his left shoulder. With this strike, Lu Cheng could shatter mountains and split rocks. Even Nine-Star Half-Emperor would not dare to easily withstand his attack.
However, seeing that Xiao Yan was neither dodging nor avoiding, Lu Cheng couldn't help but sneer. A mere Half-Emperor dared to act so arrogantly in front of him, Dou Di expert. He was bound to die with his eyes wide open today!
"Kid, die!"
With a sinister laugh, Lu Cheng's body trembled, and a powerful force surged from his body, aiming to shatter Xiao Yan's hand that was on his left shoulder along with his arm. This strike could be described as ruthless.
Upon noticing this, the surrounding crowd's expressions changed slightly. It was said to be five rounds, but judging from Lu Cheng's domineering demeanor, it was clear that they didn't want to give this kid another chance to fight!
At this moment, even Jin Yao, who was standing behind Xiao Yan, couldn't help but slightly change her Dou Qi. She secretly circulated her Dou Qi so that she could react immediately if anything happened to Xiao Yan.
At the same time, Xiao Yan, who was calmly staring at Lu Cheng in front of him, suddenly had a cold look in his eyes.
He immediately saw through Lu Cheng's intentions and sneered inwardly. With a thought, he unleashed the Strength Elephant Art. Instantly, an extraordinary and immense power surged within his seemingly frail body, ready to burst forth like the Yellow River bursting its banks at Xiao Yan's command.
"Since you want to decide the outcome in one move, then come on!"
A cold smile crept across his face. Coincidentally, his Strength Elephant Art had never truly unleashed its power since he began cultivating it, and today he had finally met his match. This filled Xiao Yan with considerable excitement.
Immediately following, just as Lu Cheng's heavy blow hurtled towards Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, whose hand was on Lu Cheng's left shoulder, suddenly trembled. Instantly, a domineering aura no less powerful than Lu Cheng's swept out from Xiao Yan's body, causing not only the surrounding void to tremble, but also the crowd to be pushed back once again by this invisible aura.
"What!"
Only at this moment did Lu Cheng finally come to his senses, filled with shock. He couldn't help but let out a shocked cry. Xiao Yan, whose palm was on his left shoulder, gathered strength in his palm. Then, with a tremor, an extremely powerful force burst forth from Xiao Yan's palm.
"Bang!"
The terrifyingly powerful force instantly blasted Lu Cheng's body away, scattering the crowd. Lu Cheng rolled several times on the ground before crashing heavily into a beam in the cubicle. The terrifying force continued to pour down, nearly causing the beam behind him to collapse. Even though it didn't fall, it was already teetering on the verge of collapse, looking quite dangerous.
Only then did the crowd gradually come to their senses. Immediately, a series of shocked gazes, like spotlights, fell upon Xiao Yan. Incredulous expressions appeared on everyone's faces. It was truly unimaginable that Lu Cheng was most proud of. This was something that left everyone present somewhat unable to process.
In just one exchange, he was instantly killed by this young man in the most direct and domineering way!
Moreover, and most importantly, this young man has not used any Dou Qi since he appeared; he has relied entirely on his own physical strength!
Such overwhelming power was truly unbelievable to those present; it was something that a seemingly frail young man could accomplish.
"This... this guy... he's totally playing dumb to fool everyone!"
Among the surrounding crowd, horrified gazes were fixed on Xiao Yan. The fear in their hearts made them tremble. They couldn't even compare to Lu Cheng's physical strength, let alone imagine whether they could survive if this black-robed youth attacked them, just like Lu Cheng was now.
Without even thinking about it, that's obviously impossible.
At this moment, even Jin Yao, who was standing behind Xiao Yan, couldn't help but open her mouth wide, a look of shock on her pretty face. Although she had heard about Xiao Yan's terrifying achievements, she was even more shocked after witnessing it with her own eyes. Judging from the current situation, even if Xiao Yan's combat power was not as terrifying as the rumors suggested, it was still quite formidable.
"I really don't know how you cultivate. Not only is your cultivation level not weak, but your physical strength is also so powerful. But the most important thing is that you are actually a Third-Tier Alchemist. If this gets out, those old guys in the Alchemist Alliance will probably be ashamed."
With light steps, Jin Yao Xiao Yan Xiao Yan's side and teased him with a soft laugh in a voice only the two of them could hear. At the same time, it was not hard to detect a hint of envy in her words.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan could only smile noncommittally, shrug habitually, and say nothing more.
Seeing this, Jin Yao felt helpless and shrugged lightly, just like Xiao Yan, which made the latter chuckle.
However, just as Jin Yao was about to speak again, the crowd in front of them was suddenly overturned by a powerful force. Immediately afterwards, a terrifying aura swept through the entire compartment. When Jin Yao turned her head to look, the expression on her pretty face changed drastically in an instant.
Lu Cheng, who had been blasted away by Xiao Yan's attack, was now making a comeback. However, unlike before, this time, he had clearly broken the agreement he had made earlier. Not only did his physical strength explode to its peak, but the powerful Dou Qi within his body also surged out wildly at this moment.
"Drink! You brat! You're going to die!"
A venomous roar erupted from his mouth, and in the blink of an eye, Lu Cheng's body appeared before Xiao Yan and the other two. His arm trembled, and he clenched his fist, terrifying Dou Qi frantically gathering in his palm. At the same time, his body suddenly shuddered, and his robes instantly turned to shreds. Then, Lu Cheng's muscular body rapidly expanded, and in the blink of an eye, his entire size had increased several times over.
As Lu Cheng's physique changed, the veins on his body surface were now bulging, twisting and turning like snakes and worms, looking as if they might burst at any moment. In addition, his body was covered with Dou Qi. If this attack were to land, even Jin Yao, who was of the same level as him, would not dare to be careless in the slightest.
" Lu Cheng! You broke your promise and should get out of the Thousand Medicine Pavilion immediately!"
Upon seeing Lu Cheng approaching menacingly, Jin Yao felt a sudden urgency and shouted angrily.
"Hahaha! Of course I'll leave, but before that, I absolutely must kill this pretty boy! If it weren't for you, this bitch would have obediently gone back with me long ago!"
Hearing Jin Yao's angry rebuke, Lu Cheng laughed heartily. At the same time, his forward-moving body suddenly jolted, and his speed increased even more.
"You!"
Jin Yao was furious, never expecting this guy to be so shameless. Just as she was about to make a move, Xiao Yan, who was standing next to her, took the initiative first.
"It's pointless to talk to this kind of person; it's better to settle things with fists!"
A light, airy voice drifted out, and at the same time, Xiao Yan's figure shot forward. With a thought, he instantly activated the Vajra Glazed Body, and in the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan's body transformed into a Vajra giant, its enormous size comparable to Lu Cheng's at this moment.
Seeing Xiao Yan rush forward and transform into a giant, Lu Cheng couldn't help but let out a loud laugh. Then, to the horror of everyone present, the two of them collided heavily.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a deafening explosion resounded in the cubicle, followed by an incredibly powerful energy storm that swept out from the point of impact between the two. With a single strike, it blasted away the onlookers. At the same time, the entire floor where everyone was located was instantly destroyed by the powerful energy storm, and even the roof was lifted high into the air by the massive energy.
"Boom!"
Immediately afterward, when the rooftop fell heavily and landed squarely on the still-standing Thousand Medicine Pavilion, everyone who had been blasted away by the energy storm stood pale-faced and disheveled in the void outside the Thousand Medicine Pavilion. Jin Yao was also standing in the void, her long, narrow eyes looking in two different directions with a hint of worry.
Both directions are divided by the Thousand Medicine Pavilion, and at the end of each direction stands a huge figure. These two are none other than Xiao Yan and Lu Cheng.
The two faced each other from a distance, their imposing auras soaring to the heavens. A terrifying energy storm swept across the sky above Yan City, immediately attracting the attention of most of the city's residents.
In the vast Yan City, countless figures looked up at the two enormous figures in the sky, their eyes filled with shock.
Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Cloud Auction House, in an open-air courtyard, two elderly men were sitting at a stone table.
At this moment, the expressions on the faces of the two old men also changed slightly because of the sudden change in the city. They first looked at each other, and then looked up at the two figures in the sky.
"Hey, is this guy... Lu Cheng? Heh, this guy has been pestering Jin Yao so many times, and now they've even gotten into a fight."
Among the two, an elderly man with white hair stroked his beard lightly, gazing at Lu Cheng in the sky while chuckling jokingly. Judging from his appearance, he was Fang Qian, the manager of the Heavenly Cloud Auction House in Yan City.
"His opponent isn't Jin Yao."
Beside Fang Qian, another elderly man in a brocade robe with a dignified air frowned slightly, his eyes fixed on the Vajra giant in the void. A look of doubt welled up in his eyes. He couldn't believe that with his strength, he couldn't tell the level of this person's cultivation.
This elderly man in brocade robes was none other than Dong Chuan, the president of the Yan City Heavenly Cloud Auction House, a super strong expert whose strength had reached the level of Five-Star Dou Di.
"Oh, really... But who is this guy? Judging from his appearance, he can actually fight Lu Cheng a standstill. Even I have to be careful when facing this old bastard. His Battle Martial Sect's body-refining technique is extremely troublesome!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Qian turned his gaze to Xiao Yan in the sky, exclaiming in surprise as he revealed Lu Cheng's identity: he was actually a member of the Battle Martial Sect, one of the Four Great Sects.
"Yes, I've been wondering the same thing. Who exactly is he?"
Dong Chuan narrowed his eyes, staring at Xiao Yan in the sky. With his strength, he could faintly sense a faint aura emanating from Xiao Yan's body. The aura was so weak that he could not capture it. However, Dong Chuan sensed a slightly familiar aura from it. It seemed that he had seen the owner of this aura before.
"Hmph! Kid, I didn't expect you to have some skill, but with that, you're still a long way from being able to fight me!"
Above the sky, Lu Cheng's body trembled, and a powerful aura emanated from his body, causing the surrounding void to ripple.
Although the clash was fierce, Lu Cheng himself did not suffer any substantial damage due to his own strength. At most, he only experienced a surge of blood and qi, which he quickly suppressed.
"Oh? Is that so..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan, who was enveloped in golden light, let out a soft laugh. Under the golden light, a cold smile appeared on his pale face. Then, as his words fell, the vast and boundless Spiritual Strength between Xiao Yan's brows suddenly surged out, like an invisible storm, sweeping across the sky above Yan City.
In the next instant, everyone's expression changed drastically, especially those onlookers who had witnessed everything firsthand; their shock was indescribable.
They never expected that this mysterious young man in black robes was not only incredibly strong, with terrifyingly powerful physical strength, but also possessed such formidable Spiritual Strength!
"Such powerful Spiritual Strength!"
"This Spiritual Strength is probably comparable to that of Third-Tier Alchemist!"
Throughout the city, exclamations of surprise rang out continuously. At this moment, Jin Yao, who was suspended in the void, couldn't help but smile.
"I almost forgot, this guy is actually a Third-Tier Alchemist."
Of course, what Jin Yao knew was the identity that Xiao Yan had impersonated back then with the help of Gu You's power. However, now that Xiao Yan had devoured the Soul-Congealing Fruit, he had become a genuine Third-Tier Alchemist!
At the same time, inside the Heavenly Cloud Auction House, the two old men, Fang Qian and his Fang Qian, were stunned the moment they sensed this Spiritual Strength. They slowly turned their heads, looked at each other, and a look of surprise welled up in their eyes.
"I never expected it to be him."
These two old men naturally didn't know Xiao Yan's true identity, but Xiao Yan had once shone brightly in Yan City by pretending to be Third-Tier Alchemist. Therefore, Dong Chuan and the other man had a rather deep impression of him.
"This... Spiritual Strength?! But how is this possible... how could your Spiritual Strength have reached this level?! You clearly cultivated physical strength... how could Spiritual Strength..."
Above the sky, Lu Cheng's fleshy face showed a deep look of disbelief. His small eyes seemed to be widening as he stared intently at Xiao Yan. He simply couldn't believe that Xiao Yan, who had cultivated his Dou Qi and physical strength to such a level, could also have such a level of Spiritual Strength!
"Puff!"
However, just as Lu Cheng uttered his incredulous roar, Xiao Yan waved his hand, and with a soft "poof," a ball of flame rose from his palm, thus proving Xiao Yan's identity.
"An alchemist... you're an alchemist?! This... how is this possible?!"
All of this seemed unreal. He had never heard of such a terrifying person who could achieve such accomplishments simultaneously in three different cultivation fields. It was simply impossible!