Xiao Yan had not reached the Dou Saint realm upon emerging from seclusion this time; he was only at the Half-Saint level.
After all, this time he had only obtained a Bodhi Seed, not a Bodhi Heart.
Still, the combat strength of a Half-Saint was more than enough to handle the battle before them.
Xiao Yan stepped directly in front of Hua Yu, gripping the Heavy Black Ruler as he opened with the same move—Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.
When Ice Venerable saw Xiao Yan appear, his confidence swelled, and he actually intended to go up and fight. In the end, he was instantly killed by that opening Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.
When Thunder Venerable saw Ice Venerable get instantly killed by Xiao Yan so easily, he froze for a moment before turning to flee.
"Trying to run? Since you came, stay here for good."
Xiao Yan activated the Diamond Glazed Body once more. Now enormous in size, he stomped down with one foot.
Thunder Venerable resisted with all his might, but it was utterly useless. He was crushed apart beneath Xiao Yan's foot.
When Old Demon Tian Ming saw Xiao Yan's strength, he inwardly realized things had gone wrong. Against Yao Chen, he could only fight evenly; with another Half-Saint added to the battle, defeat was inevitable.
Thus, Old Demon Tian Ming decisively chose to flee, but how could Yao Chen possibly let him have his way?
"Want to leave? You'll have to be able to leave first."
"Get lost!"
Yao Chen held Old Demon Tian Ming back tightly, giving him no opportunity to escape.
After instantly killing Thunder Venerable and Ice Venerable, Xiao Yan immediately turned his gaze toward Yao Chen.
"Teacher, I'll help you."
Xiao Yan promptly began forming a fire lotus. He could create one far faster