Who are you?!
In the sky, the gray-robed old man stared intently at the black-robed youth who had suddenly appeared before him with his cloudy old eyes. Upon hearing the words uttered by the latter, the expression on his old face was both shocked and furious.
"Hehe, Old Master Zhao is really getting old. Old people forget things. Back then, you recognized me even before you showed yourself. How come now that we've met, you're asking me who I am?"
In the void, Xiao Yan held Jin Yao's fair and delicate hand in one hand. Under the latter's shy gaze, he faced the gray-robed old man with a cold smile, his eyes full of mockery.
The old man before him was none other than the Two-Star Dou Di expert from the Zhao Clan that Xiao Yan had encountered in Sulan City. However, at that time, he was at a critical juncture in breaking through to the Three-Star Dou Di and had no time to deal with Xiao Yan, which allowed him to leave. Little did he expect that he would actually be Zhao Xian's father.
If Zhao Mian hadn't mentioned earlier that his son was chasing after a Half-Emperor, and that Jin Yao was also pursuing and blocking him, Xiao Yan might not have thought of this.
"Xiao... Xiao Yan!"
At that moment, Dong Chuan, who was behind Xiao Yan and the other two, suddenly cried out in alarm, his voice filled with excitement.
He had heard about the Four Great Clans sending people to break into the Xilin Mountain Range half a month ago, and his first thought was of Xiao Yan. However, he never expected to see him again in Yan City half a month later.
"Hehe, Brother Dong Chuan, it's been five years. How have you been?"
Hearing Dong Chuan's exclamation, Xiao Yan turned around with a smile, a warm smile on his face, completely different from his cold demeanor just a moment ago.
It really is you!
Seeing Xiao Yan in person filled Dong Chuan with even greater joy. His face, which had been serious just moments before, instantly lit up with excitement. This complete 180-degree turn of events left everyone in the city below momentarily stunned. However, when they heard the name Dong Chuan called out, they immediately realized why. No wonder, no wonder this black-robed youth could make a powerhouse like Dong Chuan exclaim in surprise—it was none other than Xiao Yan, the one who had shaken the Western Region five years ago!
" Xiao Yan, it's actually Xiao Yan!"
"Wasn't he supposed to have been captured by the Four Great Clans five years ago? How come he's suddenly reappearing here?"
"What do you mean he's dead? Back then, he escaped into the mountains when the Four Great Clans joined forces to surround him. To avoid being caught, he hid for five years before daring to come out."
"Yes, I heard that the Four Great Clans sent people to the Xilin Mountain Range again half a month ago, probably to capture Xiao Yan. I just didn't expect Xiao Yan to have already escaped. He's really lucky!"
In an instant, the city below became noisy, with all sorts of discussions buzzing incessantly in the sky above Yan City, like swarms of bees attacking. However, Xiao Yan in the sky paid no attention to this at all, while Dong Chuan stepped forward with a furrowed brow, his gaze sweeping over the dark mass of people in the city below, a hint of apology showing in his eyes.
"Brother Xiao Yan, this..."
"Hehe, it's alright, let him be."
Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled nonchalantly. At this point, as long as the Four Great Sects didn't join forces, they would hardly pose a significant threat to him anymore. The reason Ye Luotian seized the opportunity in the Xilin Mountain Range last time was simply because he was focused on the people of the Four Great Clans. In a one-on-one fight, even if he wasn't a match for any of the Four Great Sects, Xiao Yan was confident that he had the ability to protect himself completely.
Therefore, whether his identity is exposed or not is no longer important to him.
Seeing Xiao Yan's confident demeanor, Dong Chuan was also skeptical. Then, he turned his gaze to Zhao Mian again.
Upon hearing Dong Chuan's words, the Elder Zhang face twitched violently. He hadn't expected that Xiao Yan, whose identity had been exposed by him and who had been chased by Zhao Xian, would appear here so coincidentally, and that he would once again be involved with the Zhao Clan.
Feeling the gazes directed at Xiao Yan and the other two, Zhao Mian's heart tightened slightly. Not long ago, he had broken through to the Late Three-Star Dou Di, and even rushed towards Yan City with murderous intent as soon as he came out of seclusion, with the aim of killing Jin Yao and avenging his dead son. But he never expected that the final outcome would be like this.
" Zhao Mian, your son was ruthless. He maliciously hunted down Xiao Yan for the bounty offered by the Four Great Sects, ultimately causing his own death. This is his own fault. On this continent, endless greed always comes at a price, and your son is the best proof of that!"
Jin Yao stepped forward and stood in front of Xiao Yan, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhao Mian opposite her, and said in a chilling tone.
"Nonsense! Xiao Yan, you killed my son, so today I will use your life to avenge him!"
Upon hearing Jin Yao's words, Zhao Mian's face twisted as he fixed his fierce gaze on Xiao Yan. Given the chance, even if Dong Chuan stood in his way, he would still forcefully kill Xiao Yan here!
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Mian's body trembled, his inner energy surged, and his gray robe fluttered without wind. An extremely powerful aura also surged out from his body, transforming into an invisible energy storm that quickly spread across the sky above Yan City.
" Zhao Mian, you..."
"Brother Dong Chuan, let me do it myself."
Seeing Zhao Mian like this, Dong Chuan immediately frowned. With Zhao Mian's strength at the Late Three-Star Dou Di, how could Xiao Yan possibly be his opponent? But just as Dong Chuan was about to step forward, Xiao Yan smiled faintly and stopped him with one hand. Then, under the latter's slightly worried gaze, he took two steps forward and looked calmly at Zhao Mian opposite him.
Behind him, Jin Yao looked at Zhao Mian with a mocking expression, a hint of disdain in her beautiful eyes.
Seeing this, Dong Chuan frowned, a look of suspicion on his face, and said:
"Brother Xiao Yan doesn't seem like the type to show off, so why is he doing this...?"
"Hehe, President, just keep watching, you'll find out soon enough. And look at the expression on that guy's face—it's going to be very interesting."
Without directly answering Dong Chuan's question, Jin Yao pursed her red lips, smiled, and looked at Xiao Yan, a gleam in her beautiful eyes, as if she were proud or honored.
Almost simultaneously, Zhao Mian's terrifying aura, belonging to the Late Three-Star Dou Di, also swept towards Xiao Yan like a storm. It seemed that the latter wanted to completely suppress Xiao Yan with just his aura.
" Xiao Yan, today I will avenge my son! Die!"
Zhao Mian's old face was icy cold, and his powerful aura descended heavily on Xiao Yan's head, like an invisible giant mountain, its imposing presence terrifying.
However, Xiao Yan remained calm and showed no emotional fluctuation despite the oppressive aura above him.
The next moment, as the oppressive force crashed down, Xiao Yan suddenly raised his dark eyes. Instantly, an incomparably sharp and invisible aura, like a sharp sword, severed the oppressive force above his head. Then, his chilling gaze fell on Zhao Mian.
The chill in his eyes was so intense it felt almost tangible, instantly sending a deep shiver down Zhao Mian's spine, as if he were trapped in an ancient ice cellar, filled with utter terror.
At the same time, Dong Chuan, standing behind Xiao Yan, also experienced a sudden and dramatic change in his expression.