Luo Xiaoyao's scream came from behind.
Xiao Yan did not stop.
" Uncle Gao! Take him down!"
Luo Xiaoyao gritted her teeth and shouted sharply at the blue-robed old man who had been standing silently behind her.
The old man finally moved.
He opened his eyes, his cloudy gaze falling on Xiao Yan's back, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Your strength is extraordinary. I have been in Tianya City for many years, but I have never seen you before."
The Luo Clan, whose members are revered by Gao Yuan, humbly request your guidance.
The old man's figure flickered, appearing like Gui Mei in front of Xiao Yan, blocking his path.
His movements appeared slow, but were actually extremely fast; most people present didn't even see how he moved.
Xiao Yan finally stopped.
He raised his head, his gaze beneath the bamboo hat meeting that of the old man.
Gao Yuan's pupils contracted slightly.
He saw in that gaze a calmness and composure beyond his years.
This is not a naive young man; he is a strong man who has been tempered by life and death.
"Are you really going to make a move?" Xiao Yan asked.
Gao Yuan sighed.
"As you can see, Miss's temper is beyond my control."
"If you surrender, I can assure you that you will be released once the young lady has calmed down."
"I'm going to Central Plains," Xiao Yan's voice remained unchanged. "There's no time to waste here."
Gao Yuan shook his head.
"Then please forgive my rudeness."
He reached out, his withered fingers reaching for Xiao Yan!
The hand's movements appeared slow, but they were as fast as lightning!
Five fingers swept across the air, creating five sharp bursts of energy that tore through the air with a piercing whistle!
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted.
He didn't dodge; instead, he clenched his right fist and threw a punch!
"Bang!"
Fists and claws clashed, unleashing a dull roar!
An invisible shockwave exploded between the two, cracking the surrounding bluestone ground and scattering fragments of stone!
The surrounding crowd retreated hastily, some exclaiming, some screaming, and the square descended into chaos.
Gao Yuan took half a step back, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Xiao Yan and Tong Yao took several steps back. Facing Dou Emperor- level expert, he also felt a bit of pressure, and his expression became serious.
"You are so young, yet you possess such strength; I admire you greatly."
Gao Yuan's expression turned serious.
"However, I advise you not to make enemies of the Luo Clan."
In this Tianya City, no one has ever managed to escape unscathed after offending the Luo Clan.
I said that.
Xiao Yan's voice was deep and firm.
"I have no intention of making enemies of the Luo Clan. I only wish to pass through on my way to Central Plains and do not wish to cause any trouble."
" Uncle Gao, what are you dawdling for? Hurry up and take him down!" Luo Xiaoyao shouted, stomping her feet from a distance.
Gao Yuan's expression darkened slightly. He took a deep breath, and his Dou Qi surged wildly within his body!
His body swelled dramatically, and his aura instantly transformed from restrained to ferocious!
Five-Star Dou Emperor!
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted slightly.
Gao Yuan's eyes had completely changed.
His once cloudy eyes now sharpened like a hawk's, and his emaciated body seemed to be filled with explosive power. He was like a cheetah poised to pounce on its prey.
"Your Excellency, I'm giving you one last chance." Gao Yuan's voice turned low and hoarse. "Surrender, and I won't make things difficult for you."
Xiao Yan's eyes were calm as still water, showing neither fear nor hesitation.
Please enlighten me.
His voice was soft, yet it was like a needle piercing the extremely tense atmosphere between the two of them.
Gao Yuan made a move!
His speed was astonishing! Almost as soon as he finished speaking, he appeared to Xiao Yan's left, his claws tearing through the air, aiming straight for Xiao Yan's throat!
Xiao Yan dodged to the side, and with a flick of his right hand, pale Bone Spirit Cold Flame condensed in his palm!
This place is far enough away from the Black-Corner Region that he no longer needs to hide his abilities or worry about being discovered by the Black Alliance.
He compressed his Soul Power to its limit, transforming it into a sharp palm wind, and struck Gao Yuan's chest!
Gao Yuan neither dodged nor evaded, but instead lashed out with his left hand, tearing apart the palm strike!
The two engaged in a fierce battle in the center of the square!
Fists and claws clashed, Dou Qi and Soul Power intertwined and collided!
Each collision produced a deafening roar, blasting large craters into the ground and sending debris and dust flying everywhere!
Gao Yuan's attacks were fierce and swift, each claw carrying a sharp edge that could tear everything apart!
His speed was so fast that he left afterimages all around Xiao Yan, making it impossible to distinguish which was the real body and which was the illusion!
Xiao Yan remained calm and composed, and the unique characteristics of his Heavenly Flames Martial Soul made Gao Yuan hesitant to approach him.
His strength is inferior to Gao Yuan's, but his combat experience is in no way inferior!
Every time Gao Yuan launched a fatal attack, he was able to dodge it at the most crucial moment and counterattack in the most ferocious way!
The two exchanged dozens of blows in mid-air, fighting until the sky darkened!
The buildings in the square were shaken so badly they were on the verge of collapse. The crowd had already retreated to the edge of the square, watching this thrilling battle for the title of Dou Emperor from a distance.
"Who exactly is that guy? How could he possibly fight the High Priest to a draw?"
"Heaven knows! But anyone who dares to offend the Luo Clan in Tianya City must be tired of living!"
"What do you know? Dou Emperor -level expert is a local tyrant wherever he goes. Although the Luo Clan is powerful, they can't afford to offend a Dou Emperor so easily, can they?"
"That's not necessarily true. The Luo Family Ancestor is..."
Discussions rose and fell.
Gao Yuan was increasingly surprised.
He was already Five-Star Dou Emperor, and in this Tianya City, apart from the Luo Family Ancestor and a few other elders, almost no one could rival him.
But this young man in front of him was able to fight him on equal terms, and he even seemed to have some strength left to spare.
"Just who are you?!" Gao Yuan's voice carried a hint of seriousness.
Xiao Yan did not answer, but continued his attack!
A dark Soul Ring flickered; the Fourth Soul Ring lit up beneath his feet!
" Cold Fire: The Everfrost Mausoleum!"
The extremely cold, pale flames suddenly spread out from Xiao Yan's center, instantly engulfing an area of several dozen feet in radius!
Temperature plummeted! Ground froze!
Moisture in the air condenses into fine ice crystals, like countless tiny diamonds suspended in the air!
Gao Yuan felt his whole body stiffen, and the flow of his internal Dou Qi became sluggish!
His speed dropped by at least 30% at that moment!
" Cold Fire - Netherworld Lock!"
The Third Soul Ring is lit up!
Four pale chains emerged from the void and Entanglement Gao Yuan!
Gao Yuan's expression changed, and he unleashed his full power of battle Dou Qi, tearing through the air with his claws and shattering the two chains!
But two other chains wrapped around his legs!
The bone-chilling cold instantly invaded his body, bringing him to a complete standstill!
Now!
" Eight Extremes Collapse!"
Xiao Yan flashed and appeared in front of Gao Yuan, his Eight Extremes Collapse striking Gao Yuan's chest!
Gao Yuan gritted his teeth and crossed his arms in front of him!
"Bang!"
Xiao Yan struck those arms, detonating his hidden energy.
Gao Yuan grunted and flew backward, crashing into a stone pillar at the edge of the square. The pillar shattered with a loud crash, sending shards of stone flying everywhere!
He landed on the ground, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with horror as he looked at Xiao Yan.
"You..."
Xiao Yan withdrew his hand and did not pursue.
The face beneath the straw hat remained as calm as still water.
"I've said it before, I don't want to be enemies with the Luo Clan."
Gao Yuan remained silent for a moment, then slowly stood up. He waved his hand, signaling the other guards to stop.
"Your strength is exceptional; I am truly ashamed of my inferiority."
He cupped his hands in greeting, took a deep breath to suppress the surging blood and qi within him, and his voice carried a hint of weariness and helplessness.
"However, your troubles have only just begun."
Xiao Yan frowned.
He looked at Luo Xiaoyao.
Luo Xiaoyao's face had turned ashen. Her eyes widened as she stared intently at Xiao Yan, her chest heaving violently.
This country bumpkin from out of town... how dare he injure Uncle Gao?!
"You... you bastard!"
Luo Xiaoyao trembled with rage. She snatched the whip from the guard's hand and lashed it at Xiao Yan!
The long whip tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound! Faint blue Dou Qi flowed along the whip, the power of her Martial Soul Possession her!
Xiao Yan raised his hand and pinched the whip tip between two fingers.
"Girl, you've had enough."
Luo Xiaoyao's face flushed red as she desperately pulled on the long whip, but it seemed to be clamped by iron clamps and remained motionless.
"Let go! Let me go!"
Xiao Yan flicked his finger!
"Call!"
Luo Xiaoyao was thrown out, tumbling several times in the air before landing awkwardly on the ground, staggering several steps before regaining her balance!
She stood there, stunned for a moment, then tears welled up in her eyes, a mixture of shame and anger.
"You... you dare hit me?! No one has ever dared to hit me since I was a child! Who do you think you are!"
Xiao Yan's eyes turned cold.
"Young lady, this is the Dou Qi Continent."
His voice wasn't loud, but it sent a shiver down Luo Xiaoyao's spine.
"The dignity of the strong is not something you can trample on at will."
Luo Xiaoyao took a step back, a flicker of fear in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by anger.
She suddenly pulled a jade pendant from her bosom and smashed it on the ground!
"Bang!"
The jade pendant shattered, and a dazzling light shot into the sky, transforming into a pillar of light that soared straight into the heavens!
The beam of light exploded in the sky, forming a giant Luo Clan symbol!
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted slightly.
At that moment, he felt a terrifying aura rising from the depths of Tianya City!
The aura was almost tangible, carrying an ancient pressure that made everyone present gasp for breath!
Dou Zong!
He is definitely a Dou Zong expert!
Xiao Yan's expression turned serious.
He finally understood why Luo Xiaoyao could be so arrogant and domineering in Tianya City.
Behind her stood a powerful expert at the Dou Zong level!
"Your Mightiness."
Gao Yuan's voice came from behind, tinged with pity, as he spoke softly.
"Miss has already crushed the token of the Luo Family Ancestor, and he will be arriving soon. While there is still time, you should leave immediately."
Xiao Yan shook his head in silence.
"We can't leave."
A figure swept in from the sky!
The figure moved with astonishing speed, leaving a blue streak in the sky, like a shooting star falling to earth!
A moment later, an elderly man dressed in a blue robe appeared in the sky above the square.
He stood with his hands behind his back, exuding a chilling sense of oppression.
Standing in mid-air is a unique mark of a Dou Zong powerhouse.
He exuded the unique aura of Dou Zong powerhouse, the kind of power only a strong person who could control the power of heaven and earth possessed.
He stood in mid-air, his gaze sweeping across the devastated battlefield before finally settling on Xiao Yan.
Who hurt my granddaughter?
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority, like thunder booming in everyone's ears!
Luo Xiaoyao pointed at Xiao Yan and cried out:
"Grandpa, it's him! He hit Uncle Gao and bullied me! You have to stand up for your granddaughter!"
Luo Cheng's gaze fell on Xiao Yan, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"It's you?"
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, and his Soul Power slowly surged within him. He raised his head and met Luo Cheng's gaze, his eyes calm as still water.
"Yes."
Luo Cheng frowned.
"You injured my family's ancestral tablet and bullied my granddaughter. How dare you!"
His Dou Qi began to surge wildly!
At this moment, all the energy in the world seemed to converge on him, and a terrifying pressure pressed down on Xiao Yan from all directions!
That's a power unique to Dou Zong level experts—the ability to mobilize the power of heaven and earth for their own use!
Xiao Yan's expression changed.
Although his Soul Power was strong and his soul perception was beyond that of ordinary people, he still felt unprecedented pressure when facing the overwhelming power of Five-Star Dou Zong!
That force was like a mountain pressing down on him, making his steps heavy and his breathing difficult!