At the sound of the Pharmacist Elder’s words, Xiao Yan and the other two felt a stir in their hearts. They followed the elder’s gaze, where faint thunder and wind sounds could be heard. In just about ten seconds, three bolts of black light suddenly rushed from the horizon! The speed of the three bolts was terrifyingly fast, appearing over a hundred feet away in a single flash. However, when they were about to enter the mountain peak where the Pharmacist Elder was, they abruptly sensed something and instantly stopped, their cold, vicious gazes shifting and finally settling on the group atop the mountain. “Chen? It’s actually you.” When the three pairs of eyes saw the Pharmacist Elder, they first froze, then a voice filled with shock and anger suddenly erupted. As the three men cried out, Xiao Yan examined them from head to toe. The leading man was extremely gaunt, his face menacing, apparently the one who had bid in the auction earlier. Behind him was an old man and a rather youthful-looking man. Although the man seemed young, his eyes revealed he was just as aged and sinister as the others. Aside from the younger man, both gave off a rather chilly and sinister vibe. And the aura that exuded from their bodies, though not obvious, was quite terrifying. “The Three Scorpion Demons, it has been a long time indeed.” The Pharmacist Elder smiled, hands behind his back. “You are the one who outbid me earlier?” The gaunt old man, his eyes fierce, stared at Chen and asked suddenly. Seeing the leader snap back to focus, the Pharmacist Elder chuckled and said without beating around the bush, “Hand over the ancient map.” “Haha, I never thought that the renowned Pharmacist Lord Chen would dare to engage in such a thieving act.” Hearing this, the leader of the scorpion trio cackled wickedly. Chen smiled, unbothered, and responded, “If it were anyone else, I would have thought twice. But since it’s you three, I don’t feel any pressure. Others are considered people, but I don’t view you as such…” “Humph, Chen, don’t think that we are afraid now that you’ve entered the Semi-Saint stage. Back then, we made you flee in humiliation, and we can still do so today!” The leader, a scorpion, spoke with a dark and cold tone, his face ruthless. “Let’s give it a try. It might also be a chance to settle our old grievances,” the Pharmacist Elder smiled, stepping forward as he appeared like a specter before the three. A torrential surge of Fighting Qi exploded from his body, instantly darkening the sky and causing winds to howl across the horizon. Seeing the grandeur of the Pharmacist Elder, the faces of the three scorpions changed, especially the leader. Though he was only a step away from becoming a Semi-Saint, he knew well that the gap between them was massive. Today, if they wanted to escape, a fierce battle seemed inevitable.
* *Boom!* The Pharmacist Elder didn’t give them much time. He clenched his hand, and dark clouds churned in the sky. A monstrous flame hand, thousands of feet wide, formed, and with a slap, it crushed towards the three scorpions.
“Attack together!” Seeing the Pharmacist Elder strike, the scorpion trio glared viciously. With a roar, their Fighting Qi surged, forming three massive columns that collided fiercely with the flaming hand.
*Bam!* The collision unleashed a terrifying wave of energy, causing the towering mountains around them to explode.
“Hmph!” The horrifying wind swept, making the three scorpions stagger and retreat two steps, their throats emitting a low growl. Evidently, they had underestimated the combined assault and suffered a minor setback. “This old man’s strength is this terrifying now?” The three, even working together, couldn’t gain the upper hand, and their expressions changed. Suddenly, their eyes locked onto Xiao Yan and the other two on the distant mountain. The leader, coldly, ordered, “Younger brother, those three are with this old man. Capture them, but remember, alive!” If they were to hold out against the Pharmacist Elder, it would be a long and brutal fight. Better to capture Xiao Yan and the others for leverage, thus allowing a smooth escape.
“Sure.” Hearing this, the third scorpion glanced at the distant Xiao Yan, a wicked smile spreading across his face. He nodded, saying, “Give me a few minutes.”
With that, he stomped and shot towards Xiao Yan, the Pharmacist Elder frowning slightly. Before he could intervene, the other two scorpions unleashed their maximum fighting power, and aggressive attacks washed over him like a tide. “Suicidal.” Seeing this, the Pharmacist Elder’s eyes turned icy. Even together, the three scorpions barely held their ground. Now, by splitting up, they were courting death. As for Xiao Yan, he wasn’t too worried. Despite being a Six-star Douzun, the third scorpion wouldn’t easily overpower Xiao Yan and the others.
Filled with killing intent, the Pharmacist Elder twisted the space around him and clashed with the two remaining scorpions. Horrifying energy waves spread across the sky once again.
As the two scorpions tangled with the Pharmacist Elder, the third scorpion appeared before Xiao Yan and the others. His greedy gaze fixated on Cai Lin and Little Healer Immortal, their graceful figures catching his attention.
“Haha, I never thought I’d find such exquisite beauties. This is the best reward!” The third scorpion, eyes blazing, fixed on Cai Lin and Little Healer Immortal. Their beauty and poise far surpassed anyone in the Yunyu Sect. The third scorpion’s obsession with beautiful women outweighed everything; meeting them, his lewd thoughts grew wild.
Sensing his lecherous gaze, Cai Lin and Little Healer Immortal’s expressions turned cold, and their Fighting Qi condensed rapidly in their palms. “Hehe, die, kid. Beauties, stay.” The third scorpion licked his lips, and with a punch, unleashed a devastating sonic boom that reverberated through the sky.
*Bam!* Xiao Yan, expressionless, stomped the ground, causing the mountain to explode. A river of molten lava, dozens of feet wide, rushed out, colliding with the powerful punch. Amidst the low explosion, the lava scattered, raining down and igniting numerous flames on the mountain.
Stopping the third scorpion’s attack, Xiao Yan took a glance at the Pharmacist Elder’s battle. The other two scorpions were losing ground, likely unable to hold on for long. Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan quickly formed a series of complex seals, and the clan symbol reappeared on his forehead. As the symbol glowed, his aura surged, reaching nearly the peak of a Level Three Douzun from the peak of an Eight-star Douzun.
Facing the third scorpion, a top-level Six-star Douzun even stronger than the Blood River Venerable, Xiao Yan had to be cautious. After all, this was one of the strongest Douzuns he had ever faced. “Kid, you have some skills, but what I detest most is the luxury of others. Worry not; after you’re dead, these two beauties will be well taken care of by me!” The third scorpion, sensing Xiao Yan’s rising aura, laughed wickedly.
*Bam.* Hearing the filthy words, Cai Lin’s face turned icy. She leaped into the sky, and the clouds rolled as she transformed into a thousand-foot-long, multi-colored giant python, its body hidden in the clouds, akin to a mighty dragon.
“Oh? So the true form of the beauty is the long-extinct Heavenly Devouring Serpent. Haha, intriguing, I like it!” Seeing Cai Lin’s transformation, the third scorpion burst into laughter.
As his laughter faded, a colored thunderbolt struck from the clouds. Cai Lin, transformed, had her aura amplified, matching that of an Eight-star Douzun. Yet, the third scorpion, with a wave of his sleeve, deflected the attack.
“Activating the Poisonous Body!” Little Healer Immortal’s face turned icy. Her seals shifted, and her long black hair turned silver, enveloping her with deadly poison as she launched a lightning-fast attack at the third scorpion.
“Ah? This beauty has the Netherworld Poison Body? Haha, all rare finds!” Feeling the poisonous force, the third scorpion laughed, but didn’t seem at ease. He retreated, avoiding the poison. The Netherworld Poison Body was too potent; even a touch would be troublesome.
“The beauties are ruthless—a Seven-color Devouring Python and a Netherworld Poison Body. Together, even a top Peak Douzun wouldn’t be a match. But, hehe, unlucky for them, they met me.” The third scorpion sneered, his lewd smile even more vile. Just as he was about to strike, his face changed, and a terrifying energy wave radiated from not far away.
Sensing the energy capable of destroying him, the third scorpion was shocked. Looking up, he saw the black-clothed youth on the mountain, five flames floating before him. All but one of the flames startled him.
“Four different Fires?” Xiao Yan, expressionless, saw the third scorpion pale. A cold smile appeared on Xiao Yan’s lips. Since he had absorbed the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, this was the first time incorporating the Huasheng Flame—four Different Fires and one False Different Fire. Never used before, the Five-color Raging Buddha Fire Lotus.
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