In the midst of countless horrified gazes, the Light Seal struck Wan Ya’s body without the slightest hesitation. A deafening explosion resounded through the sky.
*Puff!*
Suffering such a heavy blow, even though Wan Ya was a peak Battle Emperor, his face instantly turned an unusual shade of red. Sweetness filled his throat as he couldn’t hold back a mouthful of blood, spewing it out. His aura diminished to an extreme point. The Dou Qi wings on his back flickered, and after a moment, he fainted from the intense pain in his chest, falling straight down.
The powerful fighters around were shocked to see Wan Ya fall in such a grave condition. A sense of fear arose in their hearts. As they looked at the black-robed figure in the sky, hidden terror mingled with their gaze. If Xiao Yan had merely defeated that elder by using a secret technique, now the severely injured Wan Ya, a true peak Battle Emperor, posed a different threat. Apart from Little Healer Immortal and the others, only the leader of the Venomous Scorpion Sect, Xie Shan, might have been able to defeat him. Yet, even a victory would be difficult without causing severe injuries, which this young-seeming black-robed man had just achieved, stirring shock and awe in many hearts.
Ignoring the shocked and fearful glances, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, quickly taking out several recovery pills from his Nalan Ring, and swallowed them. Even though he was now a Battle Emperor, executing the Mountain Seal still required immense Dou Qi. Fortunately, it no longer caused the kind of weakness it used to. As the medicine took effect, the temporary void of Dou Qi within him dissipated. Glancing coldly at the plummeting Wan Ya, he knew this old man was only severely wounded and not dead. A few months of recuperation, and he’d be as strong as ever. This was not something Xiao Yan, who believed in complete eradication, wanted to see.
A faint, murderous intent flashed in his eyes as a spiral flame gathered at Xiao Yan’s fingertips. Just as he was about to strike, a roar erupted from nowhere, and a sharp, putrid gust attacked from behind.
This sudden, vicious wind made Xiao Yan’s face darken. He could sense that the attacker was even stronger than Wan Ya. In the Venomous Scorpion Sect, this person was likely the leader, Xie Shan.
Thinking so, Xiao Yan did not turn to defend. Instead, silver light shimmered under his feet, and the sound of thunder rang out. As his silhouette trembled, the forceful wind struck his back. This time, there was no thud, but a dark blue rod protruded right through “Xiao Yan’s” body.
“Residual Shadow?”
Seeing the blue rod pierce “Xiao Yan” without drawing blood, Xie Shan’s pupils narrowed. With a shake of the rod, the residual shadow shattered. His gaze swept to find Xiao Yan over Wan Ya, who was still falling.
Noticing Xie Shan’s furious gaze, Xiao Yan smiled and shot the spiral flame directly into Wan Ya’s forehead like a drill, creating a blood hole. The life in Wan Ya’s eyes faded, leaving only horror and astonishment.
“Damn it! My Venomous Scorpion Sect will never let you off!”
Seeing Wan Ya fall before his eyes, Xie Shan raged, glaring venomously at Xiao Yan and roaring.
Xiao Yan felt a sense of relief. After expending so much Dou Qi for the Mountain Seal, he was satisfied with Wan Ya’s demise. Moreover, the hateful look in the latter’s eyes indicated unresolved enmity, and leaving an enemy alive was not Xiao Yan’s style.
Disregarding Xie Shan’s roar, Xiao Yan dusted his hands and looked at the grim-faced Xie Shan, smiling. “Sorry, I’m a little late, Leader Xie.”
“Boy, show me the courage to give your name! Don’t hide like a cowardly rat.”
Xie Shan glared at Xiao Yan, brandishing his blue rod and pointing it at him. From the moment Xiao Yan killed the elder, Xie Shan had been wary. But he was detained by a Poison Sect expert, and by the time he managed to wound his opponent, Xiao Yan had already dealt a critical blow to Wan Ya. This infuriated him, for Wan Ya’s strength was scarce even in the Venomous Scorpion Sect. Xie Shan rushed to save him, only to witness Xiao Yan finishing him off.
“Yan Xiao, if Leader Xie holds you in such high regard, then I’ll remember.”
Xiao Yan smiled, casting a glance at the chaotic battlefield. Though fewer Battle Emperors remained after the five elders’ betrayal, they outnumbered the Venomous Scorpion Sect in Dou Wangs. The fight was intense, with casualties on both sides, but neither was dominating completely.
“Sharp-tongued brat!” Xie Shan’s eyes darkened. Looking up at the horrific energy fluctuations from the Battle Sect battle, he growled, “Your obstinate resistance is futile. Today, your Poison Sect will surely be annihilated!”
With those words, Xie Shan took a blue whistle from his Nalan Ring, and a low, wailing sound echoed.
Alarmed, Xiao Yan looked around, finding nothing amiss but sensing a deliberate act.
As Xiao Yan pondered, the mountain shook, and a sharp, hissing sound came from the toxic fog nearby. A massive creature burst through the fog, catching everyone’s attention.
Xiao Yan looked up at the colossal being hovering in the sky. It was a gigantic scorpion, with four pairs of wings and fuzzy, inky legs that stood tall, lined with sharp teeth. Its tail, nearly as long as its body, swayed with a cold, gleaming edge.
The appearance of this monstrous scorpion instantly drew all attention. When some Poison Sect members saw it, they cried out in alarm, “Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion? How is it here?!”
Xiao Yan also gazed at the terrifying scorpion with a serious expression, sensing that it was a genuine Class 6 magical beast.
“Hehe, this Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion was captured by Xie Lao with great effort. Today, it will be tested on you,” Xie Shan cackled, whistling again. The scorpion shrieked and charged at Xiao Yan like a meteor.
The massive pressure from above made Xiao Yan frown. Silver light flashed under his feet, and he retreated swiftly.
“Trying to run? You were so arrogant before!” Seeing Xiao Yan dodge, Xie Shan sneered, appearing beside Xiao Yan and smashing the blue rod toward his head.
Xiao Yan dodged, but a piercing sound came from above—a massive black shadow, the scorpion’s tail. Grasping his Heavy Scale, he swung it, meeting the scorpion’s tail with a fierce impact. The scorpion was pushed back, but Xiao Yan staggered several steps. Fighting a beast in strength was a losing game for humans.
“Damn, the coordination between this beast and human is seamless. Must break that whistle,” Xiao Yan murmured, feeling his numbing hands.
As Xiao Yan strategized, the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion didn’t give him a chance to rest, launching another attack. As Xiao Yan prepared to retreat, a sharp cry from above interrupted the scorpion’s pincers. A clear, youthful voice echoed from the sky, “I’ll take care of this big guy, Xiao Yan. Finish off that one…”
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