Nalan Tianshan had harbored murderous intent towards Xiao Yan ever since he first led a massive force from the Pill Tower to capture him. However, at that time, Xiao Yan was only a Nine Star Battle Sect, and it was extremely difficult for him to kill this old fellow. Therefore, he did not act then. Now, meeting again, this old fellow took the initiative to attack viciously, clearly intending to take Xiao Yan’s life.
For such an enemy bearing lethal intent, Xiao Yan would not hesitate. The Xuanming Sect, while not too powerful, still had the backing of the Heavenly Demon Sect, which evoked a tinge of fear. No one could guarantee that, filled with resentment, this old man wouldn’t cause trouble in the future. Raising a tiger to your own peril was something that did not match Xiao Yan’s nature. Moreover, the current situation was already chaotic; if he were to kill this old man here, it wouldn’t spread much word.
As these thoughts ran through his mind, Xiao Yan’s gaze fell upon the flustered Nalan Tianshan under the attack of the Heavenly Puppet. His expression grew even colder.
Nalan Tianshan’s strength was roughly around Two Star Dou Zun, but the combat power of the Heavenly Puppet was on par with, or even surpassing, a Peak Three Star Dou Zun, allowing it to easily suppress the former in combat.
*Boom!*
In midair, Nalan Tianshan and the Heavenly Puppet clashed fiercely. The terrifying force transmitted through his arm forced him to stagger back several steps, his qi and blood churning, pale-faced. The Heavenly Puppet, without any pain sensation, was a killing machine that would never stop until Xiao Yan commanded it to. Nalan Tianshan, in the fight, suffered greatly.
Realizing he was at a disadvantage, Nalan Tianshan now considered retreating. He initially dared to confront Xiao Yan, seeing that Xiao Yan was surrounded by enemies, not just from the Soul Hall, but also glared at by the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and others. But he hadn’t expected that Xiao Yan, compared to when they met outside the Pill Tower, had changed drastically, with his endless tricks making Nalan Tianshan shudder.
“Perhaps I should retreat first, wait for this chaos to subside, and then, once the Soul Hall and others seek trouble with this kid, I can strike from the shadows, kill this brat, and reclaim the scroll.”
With this thought, Nalan Tianshan finally decided to stop engaging. As he looked at the Heavenly Puppet rushing towards him, he hurriedly retreated, hoping to blend into the chaos of battle.
“Hmph, where are you going?”
Just as Nalan Tianshan was retreating, a cold voice rang out behind him, followed by an intensely hot gust of wind.
The sudden attack made Nalan Tianshan turn pale, spinning around instinctively, his Qi-infused palms barely blocking the incoming assault.
*Boom!*
The fierce force suddenly spread, leaving Nalan Tianshan breathless as he was knocked back ten meters. Looking up, he saw a gaunt figure standing where he had been.
“Xiao Yan!” Nalan Tianshan gritted his teeth.
Xiao Yan, with no expression, flames swirling around him, looked like a fire deity. Stepping through the air, he moved step by step towards Nalan Tianshan.
“You want to kill me?” Seeing Xiao Yan, Nalan Tianshan’s eyes narrowed, his voice cold.
A sinister smile curved Xiao Yan’s lips, vast amounts of Qi rapidly condensing in his palm.
“Relying on your One Star Dou Zun strength?” Nalan Tianshan laughed bitterly, just about to strike when a sharp force attacked from behind, forcing him to spin around, his palms forming an impenetrable energy net.
*Bang! Bang!*
The Heavenly Puppet’s fists swung, each move causing a shrill whistling sound, space tearing, black cracks appearing.
*Thud!*
Faced with the Heavenly Puppet’s fierce attacks, Nalan Tianshan inwardly cursed, constantly retreating. The Puppet’s prowess was overwhelming, leaving Nalan Tianshan in a strictly defensive position.
“Going on like this, I’ll be seriously injured soon. I should stop, brat, I’ll remember this debt, and one day, you’ll pay!”
Steeling himself, Nalan Tianshan’s palm force surged, shaking off the Puppet, stepping into the air, and flying backward.
Just as Nalan Tianshan breathed a sigh of relief, a chilling sensation surged from the depths of his heart, every hair on his body standing on end.
*Annihilation Seal!*
As Nalan Tianshan felt the danger, a faint, cold shout rose, like a ghost whispering in his ear.
“Oh no!” Feeling the motion behind him, Nalan Tianshan paled, Xiao Yan’s speed far exceeding his expectations.
*Thump!*
Reacting, Nalan Tianshan rushed his Qi to his back, but before it fully formed a defense, a small, dark purple handprint landed, a terrifying force surging out like a tide.
*Pfft!*
Taking such a hit, Nalan Tianshan’s pale face turned red, spewing blood, stumbling back, colliding with several strong figures who also spat blood.
Forming an arc in midair, Nalan Tianshan, covered in blood, turned with difficulty, eyeing Xiao Yan with intense hatred, the venomous glare sending chills down spines.
“Bastard, if I don’t avenge this, I’m unworthy of being a sect leader. One day, you’ll regret this!”
Nalan Tianshan roared in his heart, vowing revenge. He nearly died by Xiao Yan’s hand, a grudge that would haunt him forever.
*Thud!*
Filled with murderous thoughts, Nalan Tianshan landed heavily, crashing into a palace pillar, spitting blood again. Struggling to stand, Nalan Tianshan, through the chaos, shot a hateful glance at the indifferent Xiao Yan, then turned to leave.
*Plop!*
As Nalan Tianshan turned, his body froze, a dark golden fist piercing through his chest, dripping with blood.
Staring at the empty face, Nalan Tianshan realized Xiao Yan truly intended to kill him, denying any chance for vengeance.
“Such ruthless methods!”
Blood frothed from Nalan Tianshan’s mouth, his life force draining quickly, his body crumbling, and finally collapsing, the Second Star Dou Zun, the Xuanming Sect Leader, perishing under Xiao Yan and the Heavenly Puppet’s joint attack.
“Everything is your own doing…”
Watching Nalan Tianshan collapse, Xiao Yan’s expression softened. He had no grudge against Nalan Tianshan, yet the latter blamed him for Chen Xian’s death, determined to kill him. This fate was well-deserved.
Quickly finishing off Nalan Tianshan, Xiao Yan summoned the Heavenly Puppet into his ring, the Heavenly Fire Venerable, Little Medical Immortal, and others gathered, warily watching the turmoil in the hall.
“Is the demonic puppet alright? Are you hurt?” Xiao Yan asked, looking at the Little Medical Immortal.
“I’m fine, I lured the puppet away. These things may have a will to kill, but no rationality,” she smiled.
Nodding, Xiao Yan scanned the crowd. “The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and the Wind Lightning Pavilion each got a scroll. The Ice River Valley and the Burning Flame Valley also gained some. There are two more scrolls with other strong individuals.”
“It’s not surprising; all these factions came prepared. Should we grab more?”
“More? That might make those who missed out lose their minds,” Xiao Yan shook his head, frowning, “And these ten scrolls don’t seem like Heaven Tier Fighting Techniques to me.”
“Are you saying all ten scrolls are fake?” they exclaimed.
“Indeed, potent, but not Heaven Tier. We’ve been tricked.”
Hearing this, they frowned, suddenly turning their gaze, “What are the Soul Hall people up to?”
Following their gaze, Xiao Yan saw the Star-Plucking Old Ghost and others encircling the central Dou Saint skeleton, moving to seize it.
“Their target is the Dou Saint skeleton?”
“Should we stop them?” Zi Yan inquired eagerly.
Xiao Yan stared intently at the skeleton. Suddenly, its fingers twitched slightly.
“This… this Dou Saint skeleton is alive?”
A shockwave of horror surged in Xiao Yan’s heart!
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