Xiao Yan lay behind the tree, listening to the Grandmaster's impassioned explanation, suppressing the anger and resentment in his heart, and using all his strength to regulate his breathing.
However, his hands, which were placed at his sides, were already gripping the ground tightly, veins bulging.
" Zhu Zhuqing, since you insist, then let you stay with Little Yan. Besides, he needs someone to take care of him..."
The Grandmaster's tone suddenly became calm again, and his gaze towards Zhu Zhuqing even carried a hint of tenderness.
Looking at the Grandmaster in this strange state, Zhu Zhuqing felt a chill run down her spine.
"Call out!"
Without the slightest hesitation, she chose to take the initiative.
With her Yellow Soul Ring flashing, she charged towards the Grandmaster.
Facing Zhu Zhuqing's attack, the Grandmaster remained calm, and the black Martial Soul behind him slowly merged into his body.
"Boom!"
As the Martial Soul Fusion, Zhu Zhuqing was surprised to find that the aura emanating from the Grandmaster seemed to have increased several times, becoming extremely oppressive!
"Luo~"
Furthermore, even the Grandmaster's Martial Soul Luo Sanpao, underwent a change.
Black light flashed from Luo Sanpao's eyes and then quickly spread throughout his body.
Luo Sanpao, who originally resembled a pig or a dog, had become much slimmer. His body was completely black, and an oval white mark appeared on his forehead, like a third eye.
His muscles bulged, his limbs were strong, and his black hooves trod on the snow, making him look extremely heroic.
"Roar!"
Luo Sanpao's cries also changed, becoming like a tiger's roar or a dragon's cry.
"His farts are like thunder, Earth-Shattering Luo Sanpao!"
The Yellow Soul Ring on the Grandmaster's body flashed again, but this time, Luo Sanpao's release method was no longer farting.
"Laugh!"
A beam of yellow light burst forth from Luo Sanpao's forehead and shot towards Zhu Zhuqing.
Feeling the attack, Zhu Zhuqing was filled with utter horror.
Seeing the yellow energy surging towards her, Zhu Zhuqing clenched her left hand, and a claw shot out from it. Then, Zhu Zhuqing's forward-moving figure immediately flew towards the tree.
" Flying God Claw!"
The Grandmaster frowned as he looked at the Hidden Weapon retracting from Zhu Zhuqing's wrist.
"Boom!"
On the other side, the yellow energy released by Luo Sanpao pierced through a tree, and the residual yellow energy continued to corrode the trunk.
Upon seeing this terrifying attack, Zhu Zhuqing immediately became vigilant.
However, they showed no intention of backing down.
Just then, Xiao Yan's calm voice rang out:
"Hehe, teacher... this is probably the last time I'll call you teacher."
The Grandmaster and Zhu Zhuqing both turned their gazes toward Xiao Yan, and a chill suddenly arose from the forest.
"Phew~"
A cold white light appeared, and Xiao Yan, leaning against the large tree, gradually stood up, exposing himself to the sight of Grandmaster and Zhu Zhuqing.
Xiao Yan looked at the Grandmaster, Grandmaster now seemed completely unfamiliar to him. His dark eyes were filled with hatred and rage.
"Six months of excruciating pain, our bond is severed..."
Xiao Yan slowly opened his mouth, and cold white flames emerged from his body, instantly enveloping his entire body and transforming him into a cold white flame humanoid.
Strands of frost rose from beneath Xiao Yan's feet, spreading outwards from him into the surrounding forest.
"Laugh!"
Everything around seemed to have turned to frost, and the temperature in the forest dropped sharply.
Xiao Yan slowly raised his right leg and walked tremblingly toward the Grandmaster.
As he moved, his initially trembling body gradually calmed down, and finally, he was running completely.
When the Grandmaster saw Xiao Yan's actions, a look of wariness appeared in his eyes at first.
But then, with a look of regret in his eyes, he spoke in a tone befitting an elder:
" Little Yan, you just consumed the Immortal Herb and cannot circulate your Soul Power for two days. Aren't you being irresponsible with your life?"
The Grandmaster, with a compassionate expression, began to speak:
"Enough, enough! Today, let your master help you find liberation!"
"Laugh!"
The Purple Soul Ring on the Grandmaster's body began to flash, and then Luo Sanpao ran towards Xiao Yan's location.
At the same time, a surge of energy began to gather in Luo Sanpao's mouth.
" Cold Fire - Netherworld Lock!"
Faced with the Grandmaster's attack, Xiao Yan's face was obscured by flames, but a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes:
"Do you really think that just because you snatch it, it becomes yours?"
Xiao Yan's voice was icy cold as two transparent white chains flew out from the flames and enveloped the location of the Grandmaster.
Before the Grandmaster could even ponder Xiao Yan's meaning, he suddenly discovered that the Martial Soul that had already fused within him had begun to tremble.
"What's going on?!" The Grandmaster's voice carried a hint of panic. "What happened?"
The black humanoid Martial Soul gradually peeled off from the Grandmaster's body. Even Luo Sanpao, who had already undergone a mutation, gradually became fatter again, moving closer to his original appearance.
"Impossible!" The Grandmaster's voice carried a hint of panic as he spoke to Xiao Yan.
"How is this possible? I clearly absorbed it! Mine! That's my Martial Soul! Give it back to me!"
Xiao Yan's voice was somewhat hoarse as he spoke coldly:
How did my Martial Soul become yours?
" Martial Soul cannot be stolen. You are nothing but... a thief who has usurped someone else's place."
The black Martial Soul completely separated from the Grandmaster and re-merged into Xiao Yan's body.
" Zhu Zhuqing..."
Two transparent chains rushed towards the Grandmaster, Grandmaster, without the support of his Soul Division Martial Soul, had no chance of escaping Xiao Yan's control.
" Netherworld Slash!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's call, Zhu Zhuqing immediately understood. A murderous intent flashed in her eyes, her Purple Soul Ring flickered, and she swung her arms toward the Grandmaster's position.
A crescent-shaped attack slashed towards the Grandmaster.
"Laugh!"
However, just as the crescent-shaped attack was about to strike the Grandmaster, the two transparent chains trembled slightly, causing the attack, which was originally aimed at the Grandmaster's chest, to deviate a little.
The Grandmaster's right arm and right leg Netherworld Slash.
"Aaaaaaahh...
Having lost his right leg and right arm, the Grandmaster collapsed into a pool of blood, letting out a painful howl.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the screaming Grandmaster, pursed her lips, and said nothing more.
The white flames enveloping Xiao Yan suddenly went out, and Xiao Yan's figure appeared in Zhu Zhuqing's sight.
"Puff!"
Before he could even speak, Xiao Yan spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.
The claim that one cannot use their Soul Power for two days after digesting the Nine-Heart Soul-Cleansing Glazed Lotus is not an excuse.
Suppressing the pain of his Soul Division being torn apart while fighting against the Grandmaster, Xiao Yan was already close to using his full strength.
Although the pain in his mind has lessened somewhat now that his Soul Division has returned, he still has to forcefully use his Soul Power.
This caused Xiao Yan's meridians to rupture, and he was overcome with intense pain, causing him to fall directly to the ground.
" Xiao Yan!"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xiao Yan with concern in her eyes.
Ignoring the groans and blood-soaked Grandmaster lying on the ground, he ran towards Xiao Yan.
" White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
However, just as Zhu Zhuqing was running towards Xiao Yan, a detached voice suddenly rang out from the woods.
A flash of white light!