The pitch-black night sky gradually enveloped the entire earth. Tonight, the moon was without light, the stars were dim, and the whole world was shrouded in darkness. An invisible, oppressive atmosphere permeated the space between heaven and earth.
In the vast mountains and forests, the dense forests were dark, and the already gloomy forests became as dark as ink at this moment.
Looking into the distance, the dark sky was filled with endless mountains and forests that obstructed the view. In the distance, the majestic peaks stood like giant beasts in the night, and even though it was late at night, the scene was still strangely awe-inspiring.
Meanwhile, in the dark forest, a dark figure darted about like a ghost, forcibly destroying the trees within a few feet of him with an invisible force.
However, after several turns, the figure's speed gradually slowed down, and the invisible force that had been surrounding him suddenly disappeared.
Finally, the figure that was flashing suddenly went limp and fell uncontrollably from mid-air, tumbling and rolling on the ground like a rolling stone before crashing heavily into the trunk of a tree with a dull thud. Upon closer inspection, the figure was indeed a person.
This person was none other than Xiao Yan, who had just escaped from Huo Ting and his companion not long ago!
After a short flight, Xiao Yan's Strength Elephant Art finally dissipated uncontrollably. At the same time, all the injuries he had sustained from the Strength Elephant Art during the previous battle were now being fed back to Xiao Yan.
Having suffered repeated heavy blows, Xiao Yan was in excruciating pain, even though he wasn't on the verge of death. He could barely move, and his Dou Qi had been almost completely depleted in the previous battle.
In the darkness, Xiao Yan's face appeared particularly pale, his body covered with various wounds and bruises. Some wounds looked as if they had been torn off by some sharp weapon, while most of the bruises were inflicted by Bai Ying. Even so, Xiao Yan understood that Bai Ying had held back during the battle; otherwise, he would probably be seriously injured by now, let alone conscious.
The intense pain emanating from all parts of his body forced Xiao Yan to curl up, and his consciousness gradually dimmed. An invisible Xiao Yan enveloped his entire body.
Xiao Yan knew in his heart that this was a sign that he was about to faint. If he fainted at this time, he would most likely be found by those two guys. In any case, he could not fall asleep now!
"No... I can't sleep! I absolutely can't sleep!"
At this moment, it was as if something deep within Xiao Yan's heart was calling to him. In a short instant, Xiao Yan, whose head had become increasingly dizzy, suddenly opened his eyes wide. Unlike his pale face, Xiao Yan's eyes were now bloodshot, and deep within them, a purple flame was burning fiercely.
Three Thousand Burning Flame!
The Three Thousand Burning Flame, also known as the Undying Flame, can alleviate even the most severe injuries as long as the flames remain burning. At this moment, Xiao Yan is using the mysteries of the Three Thousand Burning Flame to try his best to recover from his injuries.
Of course, having only the Three Thousand Burning Flame is far from enough. Although the Heavenly Flames are powerful, they are not the true form of the body, and their help to Xiao Yan at this moment is limited. To quickly recover from his injuries, he still needs to rely on the power of pills.
With his blood-stained hand raised in front of him, Xiao Yan endured the excruciating pain and flipped his hand over, revealing a perfectly round pill in his palm. Without hesitation, Xiao Yan immediately swallowed the pill in one gulp.
Instantly, the potent medicinal power spread rapidly throughout Xiao Yan's body. Although the medicinal power was strong, it did not have any effect on Xiao Yan's body. However, when the medicinal power passed through Xiao Yan's internal organs, it caused him excruciating pain, but what followed was the improvement of his injuries.
Feeling his injuries gradually healing, Xiao Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he still dared not relax. He cautiously channeled his remaining Spiritual Strength outwards, remaining vigilant about the situation around him.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Huo Ting and Bai Ying faced the strange black-robed man who had suddenly appeared before them, both with solemn expressions on their faces.
Who exactly are you?
Huo Ting said with a gloomy expression, and it was not hard to hear the anger in his voice.
Although they were both Dou Di experts, the strength of the mysterious black-robed man was clearly superior to theirs. In their clash just now, even with their combined efforts, they couldn't gain any advantage over him. They had intended to Bai Ying one of them to chase after Xiao Yan, but judging from the current situation, it was impossible. His purpose from the beginning was to help Xiao Yan stop the two of them.
Who I am is not important. What is important is that with me here, you won't be leaving.
Beneath the black robe, a faint voice drifted out, causing Huo Ting's expression to darken even further.
"We are members of the Heavenly Sword Sect! If you dare to obstruct us, you are opposing the Heavenly Sword Sect!"
"Oh..."
This time, the old man chuckled softly, which served as his reply.
"You!"
Hearing that contemptuous laughter, Huo Ting felt a surge of anger. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, his eyes narrowed sharply, his gaze fixed on the black-robed man before him. His eyes swept over the man's deliberately concealed collar, and then he abruptly looked up, saying in a deep voice:
"You're from the Space Auction House!"
Beneath the black robe, a look of surprise first flashed across the aged face, then quickly turned into a light laugh, neither confirming nor denying.
"So, it was you who blocked the transmission of our jade slips during the auction!"
Seeing that the person who had run away did not deny it, Huo Ting continued with a gloomy expression.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ying's face showed a hint of surprise, but what he was thinking remained unknown.
"By helping Xiao Yan escape, are you openly making enemies of the Four Great Sects? You should know that Xiao Yan is someone the Four Great Sects have jointly wanted to capture!"
"Heh, the Four Great Sects, are they really that strong?"
"What did you say!"
The old man spoke calmly, his words carrying a hint of disdain. When these words reached Huo Ting's ears, they enraged him. He had never seen anyone dare to speak of the Four Great Sects in such a way.
"The so-called Four Great Sects are nothing more than figures of influence in this Western Lin Region. You overestimate yourselves. Others may fear your Four Great Sects, but we are not."
The old man in black robes sneered indifferently, completely ignoring the ashen faces of the two people in front of him. But at that moment, a large group of people flew towards them from behind Huo Ting and his companion, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of Huo Ting and his companion.
The visitors were divided into two groups, one group was wearing white robes, with the word "" written in Chinese characters on the badges on their chests, and the other group was wearing black robes, with the word "Huo" engraved on their chest badges. These two groups were the strong men of the Bai family and the Huo family, and at this moment, in front of each of them, there was a young man leading the team. They were the young masters of each family, Bai Zhan and Huo Yuning.
"Father."
Upon approaching, Bai Zhan respectfully greeted Bai Ying. Bai Zhan Bai Ying nodded slightly, and their eyes met, their thoughts aligned.
"Ha ha ha ha..."
Upon seeing the group of people who had arrived just in time, Huo Ting's expression immediately turned to surprise and delight. This sudden support filled him with joy. As long as they were there, even if he and Bai Ying were held back by the man in black robes, these people could still go into the mountains to search for Xiao Yan's whereabouts!
"Haha, this is truly a stroke of luck! Old man, today, the two of us will keep you company here. As for you, you'd better head into the mountains immediately and search every inch of the mountain. You must find Xiao Yan's trail!"
Huo Ting first gave a cold laugh to the man in black robes, then turned his gaze back to the group of people behind him, and gave a loud order while laughing.
Upon hearing the order, the Huo Clan members immediately nodded in agreement, while the Bai Clan members looked at Bai Ying and his son in the arena, seemingly also awaiting their command.
" Third Elder Huo, Xiao Yan is exceptionally strong, possessing the Heavenly Severing Steps. Considering the time we were held back by him, he has probably already left this mountain range, hasn't he?"
Bai Ying frowned inwardly and tentatively asked Huo Ting.
"No! I saw with my own eyes that the guy's speed decreased as he left. I'm certain that Xiao Yan must have been seriously injured in the previous battle. His illusory figure couldn't possibly have completely withstood our attacks. Right now, Xiao Yan is probably hiding in the mountains, secretly recovering from his injuries!"
Huo Ting shook his head violently, recalling his previous battle with Xiao Yan. While pondering the situation, his words hit the nail on the head, as he actually guessed Xiao Yan's true condition at this moment.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ying's heart skipped a beat. Indeed, he had also witnessed the scene when Xiao Yan left. At that time, Xiao Yan's speed was far inferior to before. Moreover, he also had doubts about the illusory figure behind Xiao Yan, believing that there could not possibly be any Dou Technique that was so powerful.
There are defensive Dou Technique that can withstand attacks, but none could be this powerful. Judging from Xiao Yan's hurried departure, he should know his own situation. The reason he managed to escape from the two of them was probably largely to avoid the illusion's effect fading and causing him to fall into their hands.