Western Region, Shahepu.
In the city, on a relatively quiet street, Xiao Yan stood with a solemn expression, his gaze fixed on four rapidly growing dark figures on the eastern horizon.
After just a few breaths, the shapes of the dark figures gradually became clear.
The leader was dressed in a golden robe and wore a golden crown. He held a seven-foot-long golden staff. His whole body radiated a golden light, like another sun in the sky. Fortunately, this "sun" did not emit a terrifyingly high temperature.
To his right was a robust, dark-skinned old man dressed in armor.
The old man had a fierce face that made people afraid to look him in the eye. His muscles were incredibly muscular, creating a visually striking impression. The domineering aura he exuded was terrifying, as if he could shatter the very void if he wasn't careful. It was quite astonishing.
Further to the right was an old man, also dressed in a golden robe, with a thin frame and sharp eyes. His piercing gaze seemed to cut through the void, and the aura he exuded soared straight to the heavens, like a sword standing between heaven and earth, incomparably sharp.
As for the one on the far right, he was an old man in a hemp robe. Compared to the other three, his face looked quite kind, giving people a sense of intimacy at first glance. His pair of old, gloomy eyes were filled with a kind expression, like a grandfather who was at peace with the world. Of course, since he was able to stand side by side with the three people beside him, no one would think that he was an ordinary old man.
These four people are the sect leaders of the Four Great Sects in the Western Region. From left to right, they are Chen Zhen of the Spirit Refining Sect, Wu Jitian of the Battle Martial Sect, Jian Ming of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and Withered Leaf Sect Ye Luotian.
Xiao Yan was startled by the sudden arrival of these four people.
He had indeed expected these guys to chase after him, but he didn't expect them to arrive here so quickly. It seems that these four families have already been alerted by his breakthrough to the Five-Star Dou Di.
Xiao Yan's rapid growth has put unprecedented pressure on the Four Great Sects. Once Xiao Yan truly grows up and his cultivation reaches the same level as theirs, even if the Four Great Sects join forces, they will probably find it difficult to deal with Xiao Yan. Therefore, they must completely eliminate him before the storm arrives!
Now, the Four Great Sects can no longer care about saving face. If they cannot deal with Four Great Sects Xiao Yan, not only will they lose face, but it is also uncertain whether they will still have a place in the Western Region in the future. How can they continue to remain silent?
"Laugh..."
With a thought, the jet-black Heavy Xuan Ruler instantly fell into Xiao Yan's hand. As the ruler's edge fell, it made a hissing sound as it cut through the air. Finally, the moment the giant ruler hit the ground, it left a huge crater in the street.
Almost simultaneously, Xiao Yan's figure suddenly soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of black light, and appeared opposite the four people as he settled.
The four showed no surprise at Xiao Yan's appearance, as if it were something they had expected. After all, they had noticed Xiao Yan's presence as soon as he spotted them.
Facing four top-tier Dou Di experts, Xiao Yan had no chance of escaping. Engaging in battle was perhaps his best option.
"Four Sect Masters, how have you been?"
Standing high in the sky, Xiao Yan's face was icy cold. He slightly turned the giant ruler in his hand, and the ruler was held horizontally, level with Xiao Yan's arm. Then, with a "poof", a raging white flame rose up from the giant ruler.
Xiao Yan's gaze slowly swept over the four people opposite him. When it passed over Ye Luotian, Xiao Yan's eyes couldn't help but pause slightly. Others might not know, but he knew very well that on the surface, Ye Luotian was the weakest of the four. However, Xiao Yan understood that if they were to truly fight, Ye Luotian's strength would probably shock everyone present.
When Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon him, a glint of light flickered in the depths of Ye Luotian Luotian's gloomy old eyes, but he unconsciously looked away. Noticing this, the three people beside him ignored him.
The other three sects also harbored doubts about Ye Luotian. After all, as one of the Four Great Sects, the Withered Leaf Sect did not possess the same imposing and domineering presence as the other three sects. They usually acted like kind-hearted people, leading everyone to wonder: could such a sect truly stand among the Four Great Sects?
But the reality is often just like that, exceeding everyone's expectations. And it is precisely because of this that, although the other three of the Four Great Sects have always been full of disdain for the Withered Leaf Sect, at the same time, they also have some degree of apprehension in their hearts.
Sometimes, what's truly terrifying isn't necessarily the overwhelming strength that's already been revealed, but rather those seemingly ordinary yet mysterious individuals, like the Withered Leaf Sect.
Perhaps that's why the three major sects haven't dared to attack the Withered Leaf Sect. Otherwise, with such a large piece of the pie right in front of them, they would have already been vying for it.
" Xiao Yan, it's been over ten years since we last met."
The first to speak was Chen Zhen of the Spirit Refining Sect. Among the Four Great Sects, the Spirit Refining Sect was the most powerful. Therefore, when the Four Great Sects joined forces, the Spirit Refining Sect would take charge of everything.
"So many years have passed, yet the four of you still haven't forgotten the Heavenly Severing Steps I possess!"
Xiao Yan grinned coldly. As he spoke, he moved his feet and used the Heavenly Severing Steps. In an instant, Xiao Yan, dressed in black robes, flashed forward more than a hundred feet.
Seeing Xiao Yan's terrifying speed, even the sect leaders of the Four Great Sects couldn't help but feel secretly shocked.
As his strength increased, his speed advantage became increasingly apparent after mastering the Heavenly Severing Steps.
Xiao Yan's current strength is only Five-Star Dou Di, but even so, his speed is several points faster than the four of them. This alone is enough to illustrate the terrifying power of the Heavenly Severing Steps.
" Xiao Yan, your speed is indeed terrifying, but you should also understand that standing in front of you now are the sect leaders of the Four Great Sects. If it were a one-on-one fight, you might have some chance of fighting back, but now, in front of the four of us, even if you have the Heavenly Severing Steps, do you think you can get away?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's sudden burst of terrifying speed, Chen Zhen knew that Xiao Yan was only using the power of the Heavenly Severing Steps to intimidate the four of them. Unfortunately, having lived for so many years, Chen Zhen was also a shrewd old man and saw through Xiao Yan's intentions at a glance.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart sank slightly, his eyes narrowed, and he said again:
"It seems the four of you intend to join forces against me, just like before. Heh, I am truly honored!"
"Enough with the nonsense. Since we've come to you, we're naturally prepared to join forces. No matter how much you say today, you must hand over the Heavenly Severing Steps!"
Chen Zhen sneered again, his words filled with sarcasm. At the same time, he slammed his golden staff heavily into the invisible void. Immediately, a circle of golden light spread outward from the bottom of the staff, covering the entire sky above Shahepu in the blink of an eye, and condensing into a huge array at a visible speed.
" Xiao Yan, this grand formation was personally prepared for you. Even with your Heavenly Severing Steps, you are destined to have no chance of escape today!"