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Just as they stepped out of the small hill. Wei Yang suddenly halted, then looked ahead with a smile, "That brat finally decided to show up."
Hearing this, Xian'er and Ah Da also looked into the distance. Sure enough, far away, a small black dot was rushing quickly in their direction.
Whoosh~
In no time, that tiny dot which had still been at the horizon just moments ago flashed several times and arrived before them. Once close enough to see clearly, who else could it be if not that kid Xiao Yan?
"Brother Wei." Xiao Yan landed and greeted with a smile.
"Can't you ever show up on time?" Wei Yang rolled his eyes.
"Heh heh." Xiao Yan chuckled sheepishly.
His eyes swept over to the crowd following behind, momentarily stunned, and then asked, "What's up with them?"
"Just a bunch of rabble, no need to pay them any mind." Wei Yang said faintly.
"It's like this…" Ah Da quickly explained the situation in rough detail.
"Oh." Xiao Yan nodded, then didn't bother about them any further.
Brother Wei was right, just a group of rabble.
Well, except for Song Qing and Cao Ying. At least those two, regardless of their actual strength, were definitely quite skilled in alchemy. One was said to be the youngest elder of the Pill Tower, and the other a once-in-a-century prodigy of the Cao Clan.
At this moment, another sound of rushing wind came from afar. Several figures could be seen streaking over at high speed. The leader was a young man in white robes, holding a light-purple iron fan in his hand. The moment Xiao Yan saw him, his eyes narrowed, the corners of his mouth lifting into a cold sneer, "Finally, we meet again."
The one who could make Xiao Yan show such an expression was none other than the Young Sect Master of Profound Xuan Sect, Chen Xian.
Profound Xuan Sect — a force not the least bit weaker than Ice River Valley. Moreover, it was even one of the subordinate sects under Profound Sky Sect.
"What, you've got a grudge with them?" Wei Yang gave him a sidelong glance.
"Yeah, some unfinished business, and it looks like they might also have dealings with Hall of Souls." Xiao Yan nodded.
"Oh, then just kill them." Wei Yang said casually.
Xiao Yan grinned.
Swoosh!
Chen Xian landed. Behind him, two old men followed closely. These two old men weren't unfamiliar to Xiao Yan — they were the same guards who had been by Chen Xian's side during their dispute at the Alchemist Trade Fair not long ago. Both were Nine-Star Dou Zong experts.
"Didn't expect those two old geezers to also be alchemists. This Chen Xian really has some pull." Xiao Yan was a little surprised.
But this also showed just how important Chen Xian's status was within Profound Xuan Sect. To enter the Pill Realm while being accompanied by two Nine-Star Dou Zong experts as bodyguards was definitely no small thing.
Clearly, Profound Xuan Sect valued him greatly. Of course, part of that came from his position as Young Sect Master, but if he were truly useless, then even with such a title, he wouldn't enjoy this kind of treatment.
After all, Nine-Star Dou Zong experts weren't exactly growing on trees. Under the watching eyes of the crowd, Chen Xian and his two guards walked forward slowly.
His gaze swept around before fixing on Xiao Yan not far away. For a moment, he was stunned, but then his face — carrying that faintly sinister femininity — curved into a chilling smile.
"Xiao Yan, your luck doesn't seem that good." Chen Xian flicked his fan, which snapped open with a sharp sound, then lightly waved it while strolling toward Xiao Yan with a smiling expression.
Xiao Yan calmly looked at Chen Xian's sinister smile, then glanced at the two old men trailing behind him, and chuckled faintly, "So this is what you're relying on?"
"You think it's not enough?" Chen Xian smiled as he gently fanned himself. As he spoke, his gaze swept over Wei Yang and the others beside Xiao Yan, his brow creasing slightly though almost unnoticeably.
"Young Master that purple-robed man by his side is a peak Nine-Star Dou Zong, stronger than me by a bit." one of the old men leaned in and transmitted quietly.
Hearing this, Chen Xian's eyes settled on Wei Yang, and then he cupped his hands politely, smiling, "I am Chen Xian, Young Master of Profound Xuan Sect, may I ask who you are?"
"Ah Da, get rid of them, they're an eyesore." Wei Yang waved impatiently. Hearing that, Chen Xian's face immediately darkened.
"Yes, Master." Ah Da bent slightly, a cruel smile flashing across his face. But Xiao Yan spoke up, "Ah Da, leave Chen Xian to me. I've disliked him for a long time."
At this moment, Xiao Yan's expression was relaxed. With Wei Yang and the others around, he was truly experiencing what it felt like to have reliable backing.
"Whatever." Ah Da shrugged indifferently.
This exchange of words made Chen Xian's face turn completely dark. Since when had it come to this!
"Kill them!" He snapped his fan shut, slapped it against his palm, and barked with a cruel voice.
"Yes." At his command, the two old men immediately gave a deep, solemn response.
Vast Dou Qi surged violently out of their bodies, and the oppressive force of their energy made the weaker ones nearby feel a faint but undeniable pressure.
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, and his hands slowly emerged from his sleeves. Four-colored flames swirled around his fingers like lively spirits.
"Wait, everyone!"
Just as both sides were about to clash, a clear voice rang out. The crowd turned to see Song Qing and Cao Ying stepping forward slowly.
"Hehe, Brother Chen, long time no see." Song Qing greeted with a smile.
Seeing him, Chen Xian also smiled faintly. Clearly the two knew each other. He clasped his hands politely and said with a smile, "Didn't expect to run into Brother Song here."
However, just as they were catching up, Ah Da suddenly moved. With a light stomp of his foot, his figure blurred into an afterimage, and in an instant appeared right behind the two old men.
"You still have time to chat when death is knocking?" His palms, carrying a chilling aura, shot out like lightning. Ah Da's sudden strike caught many people off guard.
The faces of the two old men changed instantly. They turned hastily, fists blasting out as they shouted urgently, "Young Master, watch out!"
Hearing their warning, Chen Xian's expression shifted drastically. He stomped the ground and shot toward Song Qing's direction.
But at that moment, space behind him suddenly twisted. Out of nowhere, a blurred figure emerged. A fist wreathed in four-colored flame ripped through the void like thunder, smashing fiercely toward Chen Xian's back.
The blazing gale suddenly appearing at his back made Chen Xian's heart chill. Forcing himself to turn, his iron fan snapped open to block in front of him.
Clang!
The flame-wrapped fist slammed heavily into the fan, producing a crisp metallic ring. The punch was resisted by the strangely tough material of the iron fan. Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, but then he abruptly shifted fist into palm, unleashing a surging wave of hidden force.
Bang!
The hidden force penetrated through the fan and slammed straight into Chen Xian's chest, sending his body flying backward. His feet gouged out a deep trench across the ground.
Pfft~
Barely stabilizing himself, Chen Xian's face went pale as he spat out a mouthful of bright red blood. He jerked his head up, eyes wide with shock as he looked back at the spot where the attack had come from. There, a thin figure slowly came into view.
On the other side.
At the very same time the two old men's fists blasted out, two icy palms carrying terrifying freezing power were already upon them, bringing with them an aura that seemed to freeze the very void. Fist and palm collided in an instant.
Boom!
A violent wave of energy rippled out in all directions. The instant they connected, the immense force blasted the two old men backward like cannonballs.
Pfft~
Two streams of black blood sprayed from their mouths, freezing before it even hit the ground, shattering into icy shards.
Bang!
Their backs slammed into a massive boulder, shattering it completely, before they crashed onto the ground. They struggled a few times, but neither could get back up.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye. By the time the crowd processed what had just occurred, the battle was already over.
Everyone was dumbstruck.
Two Nine-Star Dou Zong, defeated in a single move?!
What kind of joke was this, that couldn't be real!Some people even rubbed their eyes, thinking they must have been seeing things.
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