Xiao Yan’s words directly left the crowd on the square stunned. Although his previous performance was astonishing, it seemed that such a statement to a peak four-star Battle Sect powerhouse was still far from sufficient, right? The faces of the Hong clan members were tinged with a hint of a cold smile. In their eyes, Xiao Yan’s defiance toward Shen Yun was nothing short of courting death! Han Chi sighed bitterly in his heart. He couldn’t understand how someone as calm as Xiao Yan could suddenly utter such words. Shen Yun’s strength was no less than that of their reclusive grand elder, and his combat prowess was indeed formidable. But now, he wasn’t facing just any Battle Emperor but a distinguished Battle Sect powerhouse! Han Xue’s face turned even paler, her hand clenching tightly while her teeth gently bit into her red lips. This situation was one she deeply wished to avoid. In her view, if she hadn’t insisted on inviting Xiao Yan, he wouldn’t have been involved in the matter between the Han and Hong clans, and thus wouldn’t have exposed his possession of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, inviting trouble upon himself.
As she blamed herself, a pair of slightly cool hands gently grasped her slender ones. Han Xue stiffened and looked to find Han Yue. “Sister…” Han Xue gazed at Han Yue, a faint mist gathering in her bright eyes. “Ah, don’t worry. Xiao Yan is not reckless. If he dares to say such things, he must have some confidence…” Han Yue patted Han Xue’s smooth, black hair and comforted her in a low voice. Even though this consolation was somewhat absurd, even to her. After all, Elder Shen Yun’s strength surpassed even the Inner Academy’s Grand Elder, Su Qian. No matter how capable Xiao Yan was, he was still merely a Battle Emperor. The difference between a Battle Emperor and a Battle Sect was clear to Han Yue, who was a Battle Emperor herself.
“Haha.” As various thoughts churned in everyone’s minds, Shen Yun, after a moment of shock, burst out laughing. For so many years, it was the first time a younger generation had dared to say he wasn’t qualified in front of him!
“Indeed, the younger generation is pushing the old aside. Nowadays, young people are getting more and more arrogant. Very well, very well. Today, let me see why I am not qualified!” Shen Yun roared with laughter, but anyone could hear the anger in his laughter. It seemed that this Wind Thunder North Pavilion elder was truly enraged by Xiao Yan’s words.
Hearing the implicit rage in Shen Yun’s laughter, Han Chi and the others grew increasingly concerned. However, the protagonist, Xiao Yan, just stared at the laughing Shen Yun with cold, jet-black eyes, a chilling glint flashing within them.
It was not something Xiao Yan was willing to provoke the Wind Thunder Pavilion, but it did not mean he would allow the other party to do as they pleased. Going with this old man to the Wind Thunder North Pavilion was something Xiao Yan would never agree to. On their territory, even with the help of his earth demon puppet, the chances of surviving were slim. Such a foolish act that put him in a dire situation was something he would never undertake.
Although this old Shen Yun was a peak four-star Battle Sect, Xiao Yan was not afraid. With his many hidden cards, it was not impossible for him to escape from Shen Yun, or even slay him, though it would leave him in a weakened state again.
Captivated by Xiao Yan’s icy gaze, the smile on Shen Yun’s face gradually turned grim. His dry palm arched slightly, and a heart-stopping lightning light flashed, finally jumping around his fingertips like an electric flame.
“I don’t believe you can escape from me today,” Shen Yun said, his eyes filled with a murderous intent. He stepped forward, and as his foot landed, his figure disappeared mysteriously.
Seeing Shen Yun’s figure vanish, Han Chi and the others’ expressions changed. This old fellow was indeed acting! Han Xue’s face paled even further. She gripped her hands, then abruptly shook off Han Yue’s and rushed out. Just as she appeared in front of Xiao Yan, Shen Yun reappeared slowly.
“Xue!” The sudden appearance of Han Xue startled Han Chi, who shouted sharply.
“Seeking death!” Shen Yun, seeing Han Xue blocking his path, shouted coldly, and a massive force swept out, reaching her instantly. Under such a powerful force, even Han Xue felt a chill of resistance.
Just as Han Xue braced herself for the worst, a sucking force surged from behind, and her body quickly retreated, only to be steadied by Xiao Yan as he grasped her waist and hurriedly retreated.
“Hmm!” Seeing Xiao Yan intervene, Shen Yun snorted coldly, and a silver light emerged from under his feet, causing his body to flicker with a rumble of thunder. Suddenly, Xiao Yan moved his body, disregarding the soft warmth in his arms, and released a gentle force, tossing Han Xue back towards Han Chi and the others.
Just as he sent Han Xue away, Xiao Yan’s pupils shrank. A ghostly figure appeared overhead, its ghostly claw, shimmering with lightning, tearing through space, ruthlessly aiming for his head.
Seeing Shen Yun launch such a brutal attack, Han Chi and the others’ faces turned grim. Han Xue, who had been restrained by Han Yue, turned even paler, her body trembling precariously.
Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, the ghostly claw descended, and just as many could not bear to see the gruesome scene, a brilliant silver light erupted in front of Xiao Yan. Within the silver glow, a faint figure appeared.
“Bang!” The silver light materialized, and a silver arm pierced through, fiercely colliding with Shen Yun’s ghostly claw. A numbing sound reverberated, and a terrifying wave of energy spread out, creating cracks on the ground like a spider web.
“Crush!” The silver arm and ghostly claw collided, and Shen Yun’s body trembled violently. Under a fierce wave of energy, he took several hasty steps backward before steadying himself.
This sudden turn of events left everyone’s gazes frozen. Especially after seeing Shen Yun being unable to withstand the confrontation, a feeling of horror emerged in their hearts.
Stabilizing himself, Shen Yun quickly raised his head. His face, filled with murderous intent, also showed a trace of shock as he fixed his gaze on the silver light and said solemnly, “Who are you? This is the business of the Wind Thunder Pavilion. Please don’t meddle!”
Under Shen Yun’s watchful eye, the silver light slowly dissipated, revealing a figure made entirely of silver metal to everyone.
The figure was not tall, rather thin, with skin like silver and hollow eyes that occasionally flickered with a silver light. Most astonishingly, no one could sense its presence.
“A puppet?! How could you have such a powerful puppet?” As the silver light faded, Shen Yun was stupefied. With his keen eyes, he could tell it was just an unconscious puppet. What surprised him most was that this puppet was even stronger than him!
“I told you, you are not qualified to disable me,” a cold voice slowly emerged from behind the silver figure, and Xiao Yan stepped out, his gaze piercing Shen Yun.
Shen Yun’s face twitched, and he said in a sinister tone, “I didn’t expect you to have a Battle Sect-level puppet. You really underestimated you…”
These words left both the Han and Hong clans speechless. A Battle Sect-level puppet? This…was impossible!
“Kill him!” Xiao Yan, expressionless, pointed at Shen Yun and ordered calmly.
At Xiao Yan’s command, the Earth Demon Puppet stomped the ground, transforming into a streak of light and rushing towards Shen Yun. This speed, relying solely on physical strength, created a trail of sonic booms, leaving everyone awestruck.
As the puppet rushed at him, Shen Yun’s heart sank. From their brief encounter, he knew the puppet was stronger, with a terrifyingly durable body, and felt no pain. In a real fight, he was no match.
“Hong Li, I’ll hold this puppet. Kill the boy. Once he dies, the puppet will automatically stop. Then, you can take this Battle Sect-level puppet to your Hong clan!” Shen Yun dodged urgently, and his eyes flickered with silver light as he shouted.
Upon hearing this, Hong Li was momentarily stunned, then his eyes flared with unrestrained greed. A Battle Sect-level puppet was worth the Hong clan’s efforts!
“Rest assured, Elder Shen, I will personally kill this boy to avenge my son!” Hong Li licked his lips, grinning malevolently.
“Relax, if anyone dares to stop you, I, in the name of the Wind Thunder Pavilion, declare them enemies. We will not rest until they are dead!” Shen Yun’s next words made Han Chi’s expression instantly dark.
“Haha, thank you, Elder Shen!” Hong Li laughed triumphantly, casting a smug glance at Han Chi, and then looked at Xiao Yan with a cruel smile, his voice brimming with killing intent.
“Boy, rest assured, I will break your limbs first, then let you taste what it means to wish you were dead!”
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