"Agreed, let's end this quickly and kill him."
Several black-robed figures, their expressions shifting slightly, exchanged glances. They detected a hint of apprehension in each other's eyes.
This kid could actually defeat all of them with a single shot. Such combat power was truly terrifying. It was no wonder he could kill Zhou Yuxuan. If they dragged this out, even if they managed to kill Zhou Yan, they wouldn't fare well and would likely pay a heavy price.
"Die!"
These black-robed figures unleashed their boundless killing intent. The weapons in their hands descended like lightning, aiming to put Zhou Yan to death.
Zhou Yan's gaze was calm. The Soul Devouring Spear in his hand suddenly erupted with a dazzling silver brilliance, like a thunderclap, buzzing. It then transformed into a mass of dark light that enveloped these black-robed figures, covering their bodies completely.
"Not good!"
The expressions of these black-robed figures changed drastically. They hastily activated their true qi to defend themselves, but it was useless. As soon as their true qi collided, it instantly disintegrated. Following that, the Soul Devouring Spear, carrying a terrifying and ferocious aura, pierced through the void, impaling their bodies and nailing them in mid-air.
In an instant, the corpses of several black-robed figures fell to the ground, their faces filled with astonishment.
"Hiss..."
The other onlookers were all stunned, gasping in unison.
Too powerful!
These black-robed figures were cultivators from the Divine Continent Empire. Each of them possessed a cultivation base of the seventh or eighth level of the Divine General realm, yet now they were all annihilated, slain by Zhou Yan in a single move.
"Who exactly is this Zhou Yan?"
Everyone's eyes widened, staring at Zhou Yan in disbelief. These people, attacking together, were actually unable to do anything to Zhou Yan!
"Damn it!"
The elder leading them, his gaze chilling, his face filled with solemnity.
He had not expected this operation to fail.
"Zhou Yan, we underestimated you this time. But next time, you definitely won't escape."
A malicious glint appeared on the elder's face. Then, he stomped his foot, instantly transforming into an afterimage and soaring into the sky.
"Go!"
The remaining two figures, their faces changing, ignored the corpses and quickly followed the elder, leaving.
"Hmph!"
Watching the retreating figures of the three, Zhou Yan snorted coldly and did not pursue.
"This time, we were very lucky to encounter these black-robed figures. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Zhou Yan shook his head and sighed.
He had already sensed that they carried a peculiar jade talisman. If this talisman were crushed, a powerful expert would descend.
Fortunately, he had been prepared.
However, Zhou Yan did not give up. He picked up the jade talisman and began to examine it carefully.
The jade talisman was dark green, inscribed with a strange pattern. There were a total of nine jade talismans, each crystal clear and emitting a hazy light. Faintly, it seemed as if a blurry human silhouette was dormant within.
"These black-robed figures should be disciples of some hidden sect. Moreover, this jade talisman doesn't look like an ordinary protective charm, but rather like some kind of formation pattern. Such a thing cannot be crafted by ordinary people," Zhou Yan murmured to himself.
Rumble!
Suddenly, the sky churned with wind and thunder, lightning flashed and thunder roared.
"Not good, retreat quickly!" Zhou Yan's pupils contracted sharply. He looked up at the sky and exclaimed.
Rumble!
A deafening series of thunderclaps could be heard.
Under the gaze of everyone, a massive rift suddenly appeared in the previously clear and cloudless sky. A dark spatial rift emerged, and streams of dark demonic energy surged out madly, engulfing an area of several miles. The entire region seemed to have fallen into chaos.
This spatial rift widened and widened, eventually reaching nearly a hundred feet across. It was a gaping maw, spewing out endless black mist.
"What's going on? What kind of cursed place is this!"
The cultivators were all terrified and panicked. This spatial rift was too terrifying, like a ravenous mouth that could swallow them whole at any moment.
"Not good, this spatial rift is slowly closing!"
"Let's retreat quickly, or we won't be able to get out."
Several cultivators cried out in alarm and began to retreat.
This spatial rift was too bizarre and chilling.
"Ah! Help..."
Suddenly, a black-robed figure was entangled by a strand of black demonic energy. Then, with a *poof*, his entire body was covered in blood, and he was brutally torn into two. With a piercing scream, his body was separated and fell to the ground.
"Run!"
This scene filled everyone with dread, and they fled frantically.
"Hahaha, this is the edge of the Divine Continent, tens of thousands of miles away from the capital. This place has completely become a wilderness. Can you still escape?"
Suddenly, a cold, bone-chilling laugh echoed out. A tall, dark figure appeared before everyone. He stepped through the air, and with each step, a deep rumble reverberated through the void.
"It's a powerhouse from the Demonic Sect! This Demonic Sect powerhouse is at least at the fourth or fifth level of the Divine Marquis realm."
"Escape, run quickly..."
In an instant, everyone on the street was struck with fear and fled for their lives.
"Hmph, mere ants."
A cruel glint flashed in the black-robed figure's eyes. Then, he unleashed a punch. As this punch was thrown, it seemed as if the heavens and earth trembled.
Bang bang bang...
With just one punch, twenty to thirty people died on the spot, without even a chance to beg for mercy.
For a time, blood splattered like a torrential rain, dyeing the earth red, and the pungent smell of blood permeated the surroundings.
"Damn it, why did such a Demonic Sect powerhouse suddenly appear here!"
Zhou Yan, amidst the crowd, also changed his expression and retreated rapidly.
"Hmm? You actually dodged my attack? Interesting!"
The black-robed man stared at Zhou Yan, his brow furrowed.
"This is... Divine Marquis realm!"
Suddenly, a horrified voice came from afar: "You have actually angered a Divine Marquis realm expert. You must leave immediately, or you will surely die."
Whoosh!
The next second, a beam of light streaked from afar and appeared before them in the blink of an eye.
This person was short and stout, dressed in a flowing green robe. His face was fair, and his skin emitted a faint fluorescence, appearing quite ethereal, like an immortal.
"Immortal Master?"
The black-robed man's gaze swept over Zhou Yan and the others, then looked at Zhou Yan, a deep greed appearing in the depths of his eyes.
"Hahaha, it's been a long time since I've tasted the delicacy of the Divine Marquis realm. I didn't expect to finally get to savor it today,桀桀桀."
With that, the black-robed man's figure flickered, and he lunged towards Zhou Yan.