Two days later, at the foot of Mount Beiji, Xiao Yan stood still.
The Mount Beiji before him would become the greatest difficulty he would encounter on his journey to the North Sea, not for any other reason than the enormous behemoth that stood there.
Northern Wasteland Hall!
Once we can cross Mount Beiji, the rest of the journey should be much easier.
That being said, now that he has arrived at the foot of Mount Beiji, Xiao Yan felt inexplicably nervous. Perhaps it was because the Palace Master of the Northern Wasteland Hall was Origin Transformation Realm expert, he felt an invisible pressure from the outside world.
Although the pressure wasn't heavy, it had been pressing down on his shoulders the moment he arrived, causing Xiao Yan's breathing to become slightly rapid.
"Is this the energy of the Origin Transformation Realm expert? Even without deliberately releasing pressure, from a great distance, it still exerts a sense of oppression. Origin Transformation Realm experts are truly terrifying!"
He couldn't help but think to himself, and Xiao Yan took two deep breaths of the fresh mountain air. Following the path left by those who had come before him, he moved forward steadily and quickly.
Although the journey ahead was not far, the invisible pressure still instilled a sense of apprehension.
Pedestrians passed by on both sides of the road from time to time. Xiao Yan was not the only one traveling between the two places, but what surprised Xiao Yan was that the passers-by seemed to be unaffected by this oppressive aura.
While surprised, Xiao Yan assumed it was because these people had been traveling back and forth for years and had become accustomed to it.
However, Xiao Yan's thoughts quickly dissipated, because he clearly saw the questioning looks he received from the passersby.
As Xiao Yan continued his journey, the pressure emanating from above him grew increasingly intense. In just half an hour, each step Xiao Yan took became incredibly heavy, leaving a deep footprint on the ground with almost every single step. As time went on, the depth of the footprints gradually increased.
"Damn it, what's going on?"
The increasingly powerful pressure overhead made Xiao Yan feel uneasy; this deliberate sense of oppression felt as if someone was intentionally putting pressure on him.
"Could it be...?"
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan stopped in his tracks, raised his solemn face, and looked directly at the towering mountain peak before him. If this pressure was not directed at everyone, then only the person at the top of this mountain could provide the answer!
"Huh? You noticed?"
Just as Xiao Yan looked up, at the top of Mount Beiji, in the main hall of the Northern Wasteland Hall, the middle-aged man sitting lightly leaning back in his chair slowly opened his eyes, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth, and spoke softly, which also reached Xiao Yan's ears.
"Buzz!"
Xiao Yan was struck dumb, his expression changed drastically, and his body trembled as he abruptly dispelled the oppressive aura above his head. He changed his stance and instantly unleashed the Heavenly Severing Steps, his figure flying backward like a ghost.
"Damn it! It's the Lord of the Northern Wasteland Hall! How did he know I was here!"
While deeply shocked, Xiao Yan retreated even faster. In the blink of an eye, he had already disappeared from the sight of the passersby. Such speed was unmatched among Dou Di experts.
"Huh? This kid actually dispelled my pressure so easily, and his speed is incredible too. He's definitely not someone an ordinary Dou Di can compare to..."
A gasp escaped his lips, and even the Palace Master of the Northern Wasteland Hall was surprised. However, the cold smile that lingered on his lips remained.
"No matter how powerful you are at the Dou Di level, before this Palace Master, a mere Dou Di is like an ant."
As the cold laugh faded, Xiao Yan, who was retreating rapidly at lightning speed, suddenly froze. The oppressive aura above his head pressed down instantly, and the unparalleled power froze Xiao Yan's body in place. The terrifying power made it impossible for Xiao Yan to struggle no matter how hard he tried.
Immediately, the void in front of Xiao Yan slowly distorted, and a middle-aged man dressed in brocade robes appeared before him.
He was the master of the Northern Wasteland Hall.
"Hmph, I didn't expect you to dare deliver yourself to my doorstep. It saves me the trouble of searching for you."
The middle-aged man's gaze swept over Xiao Yan from head to toe, and then he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly. He was quite surprised by the youthful appearance of the black-robed youth in front of him.
It's hard to imagine that this young man in front of them would be the prey in their eyes. What is so special about him?
"You are capable enough to withstand the pressure of this Palace Master without collapsing; however, that's all you've accomplished."
Withdrawing his gaze, the middle-aged man uttered a faint sneer, then with a flick of his sleeve, a terrifying force surged forward like a Hai Xiao, slamming heavily into Xiao Yan's chest.
"Bang!"
Instantly, Xiao Yan's entire chest caved in, a large number of his ribs snapped, and even his internal organs suffered considerable damage.
His slender figure flew backward like a tattered sack, tracing an arc in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground. His previously solemn face turned deathly pale in an instant, and blood gushed out like it was free. His breath weakened rapidly.
Overwhelmed with shock, Xiao Yan had no time to consider how the person in front of him had discovered his identity. He knew that if he did not put up a fight, he would surely die today!
With a thought, the power of his bloodline erupted, the Golden Elephant Art and the Power Elephant Strength Elephant Art fully activated, and the Heavenly Flames within the vortex swept outwards without reservation.
If you dare to hold back even the slightest bit when facing a powerhouse at the Origin Transformation Realm, it will bring a devastating blow to him!
However...
"Hmph, you've got quite a few tricks up your sleeve, but kid, you still don't understand just how insignificant a so-called Dou Di is in the eyes of the Origin Transformation Realm expert!"
Seeing Xiao Yan exert all his strength and use all his methods, the middle-aged man in front of him still mocked him relentlessly.
Just as Xiao Yan stood up, the middle-aged man's outstretched hand suddenly opened up, palm down, and gently slapped down. At the same time, Xiao Yan's body, which was covered by the Heavenly Flames, was also hit by an extremely terrifying force and slammed heavily into the ground!