The Soul Emperor's roar echoed through the courtyard.
He struggled to support his broken body, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at Xiao Yan.
The hidden energy within his body was still raging, and his internal organs were experiencing excruciating pain, but he was Soul Emperor — Six-Ring Soul Emperor!
Even if severely injured and on the verge of death, she is not someone Soul King can easily humiliate!
"You brat... I'll kill you!!!"
He clenched his fists together, the remaining Soul Power within his body surged wildly, his jet-black bear fur stood on end, and all the muscles in his body trembled violently.
" The Sixth Soul Skill: Violent Bear Heaven Collapse!"
He let out a sharp shout, and a ball of pitch-black energy suddenly condensed between his palms!
The energy sphere was the size of a human head, its surface crackling with destructive black lightning, and the surrounding air was twisting and trembling!
This was the result of him squeezing out all the remaining Soul Power in his body; it was his last madness before his death!
The power contained within the energy sphere is enough to level a small mountain!
Xiao Yan's pupils suddenly contracted.
He felt the terror of that power—if he were hit head-on, even in his prime, let alone now that he was seriously injured, it would be extremely difficult for him to withstand it.
But he did not back down.
Because he perceived more within his own field.
The Everfrost Mausoleum continues to operate, with frigid, pale flames enveloping the entire courtyard.
With the enhancement of the domain, he could clearly perceive the flow of Soul Power within the Soul Emperor's body, capture the rhythm of his every breath, and predict his next move.
That's his advantage.
"Azure Lotus - Cold Heart Flame - Green Lotus Flame Pillar!"
Xiao Yan slammed his hands on the ground, and his Fifth Soul Ring erupted with a dazzling light!
Azure flames and pale, cold flames surged wildly within his body, flowing down his arms and into the ground, rapidly spreading towards the location of the Soul Emperor!
The next moment--
boom!!!
A thick pillar of fire, over ten feet in diameter and interwoven with blue and white hues, erupted from beneath the Soul Emperor's feet!
The pillar of fire contained the ferocity of the Green Lotus Core Flame and the extreme cold of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. These two completely opposite forces intertwined to create a devastating impact!
A pillar of fire shot into the sky, reaching a height of several meters!
"What?!"
The Soul Emperor's expression changed drastically; he tried to dodge, but it was too late!
He had just condensed the " Violent Bear Heaven Collapse " technique and was in an awkward moment where his old power was exhausted and new power had not yet been generated, so he was completely unable to move!
The pillar of fire engulfed him instantly!
"Ah--!!!"
He let out a piercing scream as his body thrashed wildly in the flames!
Before the jet-black energy ball could be released, it exploded violently under the impact of the flames!
Rumble--!!!
The violent explosion ripped the entire courtyard apart!
Gravel, broken wood, and dust filled the air!
The shockwave spread wildly from the point of explosion, knocking down all the surrounding walls!
A huge crater with a diameter of over five zhang was blasted into the ground, and the crater walls were charred black and shiny by the high temperature!
Even the fiery lotus flower that enveloped Zhu Zhuqing in the distance was shaken violently a few times, and fine cracks appeared on the ice crystals on its surface!
Xiao Yan knelt on one knee, panting heavily.
His hands were pressed to the ground, trembling violently.
That last attack exhausted his last bit of Soul Power.
The meridians in my body were experiencing waves of tearing pain, as if they were about to break at any moment.
His face was as pale as paper, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were somewhat unfocused.
But he persisted.
He wanted to watch this beast who had harmed Zhu Zhuqing die with his own eyes.
He looked up at the epicenter of the explosion.
The flames gradually died down, and the thick smoke slowly dissipated, revealing the huge, deep crater.
At the bottom of the pit, the Soul Emperor's body was already badly damaged.
Half of his body was charred black, his skin carbonized, revealing stark white bones; the other half was covered in thick frost, making him look like a demon crawling out of a hell of ice and fire.
His right arm had completely disappeared, his left leg was twisted at an eerie angle, and his ribs were clearly visible, with shattered internal organs faintly discernible inside.
But he's not dead yet.
He struggled, using his remaining left arm to support himself on the ground, trying to get up.
"You... you..."
He raised his left hand with trembling hands, pointing at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with resentment and fear.
His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but only mouthfuls of black blood clots came out.
He couldn't believe it.
He's the Soul Emperor!
Six-Ring Soul Emperor!
But the opponent was only a level 53 Soul King!
Seven against one, plus him, the Soul Emperor, and they all died!
All six Soul King are dead, and now he's about to die too!
Just what kind of monster is this Xiao Yan?!
Xiao Yan slowly stood up.
His body swayed unsteadily, and every step he took seemed to require all his strength.
But he still walked step by step into the deep pit, until he stood before the Soul Emperor.
He looked down at the arrogant and domineering Soul Emperor, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
"It's over."
He said calmly.
He raised his right hand, Bone Spirit Cold Flame in his palm barely condensed into a palm-sized ice crystal spear.
The spear was pitifully thin and weak, far less sharp than before, but it was enough to end the life of a dying man.
The Soul Emperor's eyes widened, and his lips trembled violently.
"No... no... I..."
Xiao Yan's lips curled into a sarcastic smile.
The ice crystal spear pierced down.
puff!
The spear pierced the Soul Emperor's throat and emerged from the back of his neck.
Blood gushed out, and the Soul Emperor's body convulsed violently a few times before finally ceasing all movement.
His eyes were still wide open, he died with his eyes open.
Xiao Yan withdrew his hand, looked at the corpse, and exhaled a deep breath.
He turned and looked at the six corpses scattered throughout the courtyard.
Six Soul King and one Soul Emperor.
They're all dead.
He fought against seven opponents single-handedly and annihilated them all.
His Soul Power was completely exhausted, and he felt a sharp pain in his meridians.
He took a deep breath, staggered, and almost lost his balance. Taking advantage of the moment, Xiao Yan stuffed a few pills into his mouth.
He was still bleeding from multiple wounds, and his Soul Armor was already shattered. At this moment, he had reached his limit.
However, Xiao Yan did not let his guard down. He slowly turned around and looked in a certain direction outside the courtyard.
"Come out."
Xiao Yan's voice was hoarse and cold, yet unusually calm.
"After hiding for so long, it's time to show yourself."
A moment later, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows.
Under the moonlight, the man wore a black butler's robe, had a thin face, deep-set eyes, and a gentle smile on his lips.
He stood with his hands behind his back, as if he were just a passing butler who happened to witness a good show.
It was Xu Mu, the black-clad butler.
Xiao Yan's expression remained unchanged, as if he had known all along that the other party was hiding there.
" Elder Xiao is indeed formidable."
Xu Mu's voice was filled with amazement as he clapped softly and slowly walked into the courtyard.
His boots crunched softly on the gravel. His steps were unhurried, and a smile of appreciation graced his face, as if he were genuinely cheering for Xiao Yan's victory.
"To fight seven opponents single-handedly and annihilate them all—that's truly astonishing."
He walked to the corpse of the Soul Emperor, glanced down at it, shook his head, and said:
"What a pity... Seven people couldn't kill you."
Xu Mu withdrew his gaze from the corpses, raised his head, looked at Xiao Yan, and smiled even more brightly.
"But it's alright, it's even better this way."
He strode towards Xiao Yan, each step carrying a subtle yet palpable sense of pressure.
" Elder Xiao, how much fighting strength do you have left? One-tenth? Or half a tenth?"
Xiao Yan stared at him coldly, without saying a word, his eyes slightly lowered.
His right hand was behind his back, his fingertips trembling slightly.
Xu Mu stopped a short distance from Xiao Yan and stood with his hands behind his back.
"I'm a straightforward person."
Xu Mu looked at Xiao Yan with a serious expression and said with a smile:
"I don't want to fight to the death with you. As long as you hand over the pill formula, I can give you a quick death. Of course, I will also report your deaths to the palace."
Xu Mu looked very satisfied and pointed to the corpse on the ground.
"Look, what a perfect plan."
Elder Xiao and Miss Zhu were attacked by an unidentified Soul Master in Star Chasing City and tragically died.
The murderer was shot dead on the spot.
What do you think?
"As for the Spirit Hall, there's no way to verify anything since they're dead. Even if someone suspects something, they won't be able to find anything."
A mocking smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips as he spoke:
"Are you really that confident?"
"Certainly."
Xu Mu stood with his hands behind his back, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes. Now that things had come to this, he didn't believe that Xiao Yan could still fight against him, who was at the peak of the Soul Emperor.
Xu Mu paused, a smug smile playing on his lips, and continued:
"By the way, three days ago, in order to train new Soul Master, after discussing with Elder Xiao, we transferred all the Soul Master of the Spirit Hall Main Hall out of the city under the pretext of 'going out to Soul Hunting Beasts'."
Now, besides you and me, there are only a few handymen who have no fighting ability in this main hall.
However, those menial servants had long been sent away, and now they're nowhere to be found.
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted slightly.
No wonder.
No wonder the reinforcements from the Spirit Hall Main Hall haven't appeared despite such a huge commotion and for so long.
It turned out that Xu Mu had already made arrangements in secret to send out the Soul Master of the Spirit Hall Main Hall.
"A very meticulous plan," Xiao Yan said calmly.
You flatter me.
Xu Mu nodded slightly, his hands behind his back gently stroking, his eyes filled with smugness.
"I've been planning for this day for a long time."
I started planning this the moment you returned to Star Chasing City. Unfortunately, you were too vigilant, and I haven't found an opportunity yet.
He sighed, a regretful expression on his face.
"Fortunately, that idiot Dai Wusi was willing to step forward. He sent people to kill you, so I used him as a tool to do the dirty work."
No matter the outcome, I won't lose out.
Xiao Yan stared at him, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Xu Mu's plan was indeed very meticulous, with almost no flaws.
If they succeed, even if the Spirit Hall sends people to investigate, they will probably be able to evade the issue.
After all, the Spirit Hall wouldn't make things difficult for a black-clad deacon who was about to advance to the Soul Saint level just because of a dead person.