"Boom!"
Even Xiao Yan couldn't completely block the devastating blow from a Nine-Star Dou Di. In the end, he was forcefully blasted away by the aftershocks of the giant hammer, and the Heavy Xuan Ruler that he had been tightly gripping in his hand was also knocked out of his hand.
"Clang!"
The heavy ruler crashed to the ground, embedding itself nearly an inch deep. The Obsidian Tower, built of obsidian, was utterly helpless before the Heavy Xuan Ruler.
Xiao Yan's figure scraped against the ground as he retreated, and at the same time, the pressure he could feel around him became increasingly terrifying. His muscles tensed up, and his Dou Qi surged wildly as he forcefully dissipated the terrifying force within his body. He also withstood the terrifying pressure above his head. However, even so, it still caused Xiao Yan's blood and qi to churn, and his face turned much paler.
Looking up, he saw that the Southern Hall's gaze was actually fixed on the Heavy Xuan Ruler.
After a series of clashes, he naturally felt the extraordinary nature of the Heavy Xuan Ruler more directly. If it weren't for the Dou Qi enhancement on his Bingnan Hammer, it would probably have deformed long ago. The hardness of this strange ruler was the most terrifying he had ever seen in all these years. If he could obtain such a weapon, his combat power would definitely be enhanced!
With this in mind, the Southern Hall walked up to the Heavy Xuan Ruler without hesitation, reached out his hand, and was about to lift it up.
"A dignified Nine-Star Dou Di has actually stooped to stealing a weapon from a mere Seven-Star Dou Di...?"
"Huh? Even after taking my blow, the Sky-Piercing Holding Up the Heavens can still stand up..."
Seeing Xiao Yan stand up from the ground, the Southern Hall couldn't help but show a look of surprise, then he gave a cold smile and said:
"As the saying goes, might makes right. This ruler of yours is an extraordinary object. Since it will only be wasted in your hands anyway, you might as well give it to me and let it shine with its due brilliance!"
The Southern Hall sneered as he bent down, his palm already resting on the handle of the Heavy Xuan Ruler. He then grasped it in his hand, about to lift it...
"Buzz!"
An incredibly heavy weight suddenly came from the giant ruler. The Southern Hall used all his strength, but he couldn't move the Heavy Xuan Ruler even an inch!
What shocked him even more was that the moment he grasped the Heavy Xuan Ruler, he clearly felt that the fighting energy within his body, including the rapidly flowing Dou Qi energy in his meridians, suddenly slowed down.
"What... what's going on?!"
Startled, the Southern Hall was about to let go when a cold laugh suddenly rang in his ear.
"Hehe, Southern Hall, it seems you're not qualified to control it yet. Let me do it!"
The moment the chilling words fell, the Heavy Xuan Ruler under the Southern Hall's hand suddenly went out of control, its handle breaking free of his grasp. However, in the blink of an eye, it had already returned to Xiao Yan's hand, who was now standing before the Southern Hall.
" Sevenfold Heaven-Breaking Ruler!"
The moment the giant ruler came into his hands, Xiao Yan immediately unleashed the Sevenfold Heaven-Breaking Ruler.
The pale white beam of light, like a startled swan, tore through the void and slammed fiercely towards the face of the Southern Hall.
Xiao Yan would show no pity whatsoever for the latter.
The sudden attack startled the Southern Hall. Without thinking, he quickly dodged to the side. A beam of light, like a rainbow, narrowly missed him, and the terrifying aura made the Southern Hall Southern Hall's heart tremble slightly.
"You're asking for it!"
Being forced back by a Seven-Star Dou Di, the Southern Hall felt a surge of humiliation and rage. With a wave of his hand, the Bingnan Hammer returned to his grasp, and he swung the giant hammer down with an even more powerful blow than before.
" Sky-Supporting Strike!"
"Boom!"
A violent explosion resounded within the hall, and terrifying energy ripples swept out like a storm. A huge hammer shadow shot out, shattering Xiao Yan's three ruler-shaped beams in one fell swoop. Finally, the remaining force also violently blasted Xiao Yan away.
"Snort..."
With the protection of the Golden Elephant Art and the Heavenly Flames, Xiao Yan was not seriously injured, but the powerful force still caused his blood and qi to surge.
With a single blow that sent Xiao Yan flying, the Southern Hall's body suddenly sank, and the oppressive aura within the hall became even more terrifying. Without further hesitation, he turned sharply and rushed towards the steps leading to the first floor with all his might.
Now, all he needs to do is guard the exit of the first floor. As long as he can ensure that Xiao Yan cannot leave the Obsidian Tower within three days, then he will be trapped inside and wait to be crushed to death by the terrifying pressure inside the Obsidian Tower!
As for the Heavy Xuan Ruler, it was something that even he coveted, but since he couldn't get his hands on it now, he could only wait five years until the next opening of the Obsidian Tower.
Soon, the Southern Hall disappeared into the sixth floor, while Xiao Yan was still panting in the same spot.
The terrifying pressure within the hall made it difficult for him to breathe, and the recovery speed of his injuries slowed down as a result, forcing him to spend more time catching his breath.
Nearly an hour later, Xiao Yan's breathing gradually became steady. The oppressive aura above his head was as heavy as a mountain, causing the flow of Dou Qi within his body to slow down.
After regaining his footing and putting away the Heavy Xuan Ruler, Xiao Yan headed in the direction where the Southern Hall had left.
However, he stopped abruptly as he raised his foot, his foot hovering in mid-air. Xiao Yan stared at the ground in front of him, seemingly deep in thought.
Suddenly, Xiao Yan turned around sharply, his body twisted, and his feet followed suit. Then, he stomped heavily on the steps behind him, which were so close at hand, leading to the seventh floor!
Since he still had the strength, Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't retreat easily. Since he was already here, he would certainly try to see if he could step onto the seventh level!
"Buzz!"
As his foot landed, the already heavy pressure above his head suddenly surged, and at the same time, Xiao Yan's shoulders slumped slightly involuntarily, but he immediately managed to lift them back up.
"Drink!"
With a low growl in his heart, Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, his pale face instantly turning red, veins bulging on his forehead, and his body trembling slightly. It wasn't until several breaths later that he slowly calmed down.
"What terrifying pressure! The pressure on these steps is almost twice as strong as inside this hall!"
With a deep thought in his mind, Xiao Yan felt a sense of solemnity. However, even so, he still wanted to try and see where his limits lay.
A few minutes later, Xiao Yan, with an oppressive aura pressing down on him, slowly lifted his feet.
What should have been a simple action took Xiao Yan nearly five minutes to complete, during which he endured unprecedented and terrifying pressure.
"Tread!"
Second stage!