Chu Yun Die's face turned ashen, horror filling her delicate features.
The next moment, her body exploded outward, a surge of immense energy rapidly spreading, transforming into a colossal beast a thousand feet tall, roaring to the heavens with fierce ferocity.
"Hmm? What is this?"
Seeing this, Zhou Yan's gaze deepened, a hint of solemnity appearing in his eyes.
"Chu Yun Die, you still have trump cards, but alas, you cannot escape the fate of death."
He sighed, a chilling glint in his eyes.
"Begone!"
Zhou Yan swung his spear again, a beam of spear light piercing the sky, colliding with the thousand-foot beast, erupting in a thunderous roar.
This time, Zhou Yan gained the upper hand. The thousand-foot beast was shattered inch by inch and completely dissipated.
"This move's power isn't too bad!"
Zhou Yan smiled indifferently, casually dismantling the divine ability.
He scanned his surroundings, and suddenly, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He stomped his foot, and with a boom, a massive sonic boom reverberated in all directions.
Immediately after, a silver-white spear appeared in Zhou Yan's hand.
Runes flickered on the silver-white spear, and an ancient, vast aura seemed to emanate from within.
"A fine spear!"
Zhou Yan's eyes narrowed slightly.
This spear was of excellent quality, a genuine King-tier weapon, possessing astonishing power, capable of matching a Congenital realm warrior.
"Die!"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan thrust the spear forward with all his might. A destructive force erupted, instantly locking onto Chu Yun Die's neck, intending to kill her on the spot.
"No!"
Chu Yun Die's face turned pale, her beautiful eyes filled with terror.
She desperately channeled her true essence, activating the stone seal, attempting to block Zhou Yan's attack.
"Not good!"
Just then, an anxious shout reached her ears.
The voice was very familiar.
"Father!"
Hearing the voice, Chu Yun Die's heart leaped with joy.
This voice belonged to the head of the Chu family.
"Could it be that Father has come to save me?"
Chu Yun Die's thoughts raced as she quickly looked into the distance.
In the night sky far away, three figures appeared.
These three were two young men and two middle-aged men, exuding an extraordinary aura and possessing profound cultivation. One of them was burly, his muscles bulging, exuding immense power.
The other was a young man in brocade robes, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, handsome and dashing.
The last was a woman in black, her figure graceful, her skin snow-white, her demeanor cold and stunning. Her gaze was like lightning, her aura chilling to the bone, like an eternal glacier that sent shivers down one's spine.
"Dad, Grandpa, save me!"
Chu Yun Die's delicate body trembled. Seeing these three, she became incredibly excited.
These three were none other than Chu Ao Nan, the patriarch of the Chu family, the Second Elder, and his son Chu Tian Yang.
"Chu Ao Nan?"
Zhou Yan stared at the three figures before him, his eyes glinting with cold light.
Chu Ao Nan and Chu Tian Yang's gazes also fell upon him.
Chu Tian Yang's eyes swept over the corpses on the ground, then landed on Chu Yun Die. His expression turned sinister, and his fists clenched with a creak. He said, word by word, "Zhou Yan, you dare kill my brother?"
His gaze burned with flames of hatred.
"Heh heh, your brother brought this upon himself."
Zhou Yan sneered, "Your Chu family dares to oppose me, and your doom is sealed!"
"Zhou Yan, stop the nonsense. How did my son die?"
Chu Ao Nan's gaze was as dark as water, his tone icy.
He was in a terrible mood because he had just received a secret report stating that Chu Tian Yang had died in an incident at the merchant guild in Chu King City while competing for a spiritual medicine.
The Chu King City Merchant Guild was a Chu family property. Although Chu Tian Yang was a collateral descendant, he was still a bloodline of the Chu King City Chu family. His death had caused his heart to clench painfully, feeling as if his chest were about to burst.
"Hahaha!"
Hearing this, Zhou Yan burst into laughter, mockingly asking, "He was foolish, who can he blame?"
"Scoundrel!"
Hearing Zhou Yan insult Chu Tian Yang, Chu Ao Nan flew into a rage. His eyes widened, and he roared, "Zhou Yan, you must die today, or my hatred will not be quenched."
His gaze was filled with venom as he stared at Zhou Yan, wishing he could grind Zhou Yan into dust to vent his fury.
"Hmph, you think you're worthy of such boasting?"
A cold smile played on Zhou Yan's lips. "Chu Ao Nan, do you think you can still leave here alive?"
"I'm telling you, I've made preparations. Even if you flee to the ends of the earth, you won't escape Chu King City!"
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Zhou Yan's face remained devoid of worry.
"Zhou Yan, do you think Chu Ao Nan would fight alone?"
Chu Ao Nan sneered, looking around and shouting, "Elders, honored guests, please reveal yourselves!"
As his voice fell, shadows emerged from all directions, standing beside Chu Ao Nan. They all possessed extraordinary bearing.
They were all warriors at the Congenital realm, their auras powerful.
Each of these individuals possessed a stronger aura than Chu Yun Die.
"Hahaha, Zhou Yan, you're finished!"
Seeing this, Chu Yun Die couldn't help but laugh with excitement.
It turned out that in that brief moment, Chu Ao Nan had already laid a hidden trap, waiting for Zhou Yan to fall into it and be killed.
This plan was flawless.
Zhou Yan, unable to escape!
"Hmm?"
Sensing all this, Zhou Yan's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he grinned.
The next moment, a monstrous wave of energy erupted from within him. Through his meridians, streams of scorching flames surged out like a tide.
Instantly, the space around Zhou Yan vibrated violently, and countless streaks of energy exploded, sweeping out like a raging storm.
"Not good!"
At this moment, Chu Ao Nan's pupils contracted, and the hairs on his body stood on end.
This surge of energy was too formidable, far exceeding the limits of the Congenital realm.
"Careful!"
He cried out in alarm and immediately performed a secret art, his body erupting in dazzling golden light, forming a golden shield that protected everyone before them.
However, this energy was extremely sharp and destructive. Wherever it passed, it was like a blade carving through wood, shattering all obstacles.
The golden shield shattered after only a moment. The residual energy swept past, striking directly at Chu Ao Nan.
Chu Ao Nan grunted, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing into houses a hundred meters away and lying in the ruins in a sorry state.
Seeing this, the surrounding crowd gasped in unison.
In just one move, Chu Ao Nan was defeated!
At this moment, Zhou Yan stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze condescending as he looked down at Chu Ao Nan and the others, declaring with unparalleled dominance, "Chu Ao Nan, I know you are a peak Congenital realm expert, but unfortunately, you are facing me!"
"Tonight, I will send you all to the Yellow Springs."
As his voice fell, terrifying flames erupted from his body.