The blood-red lotus phantom instantly enveloped Zhou Yan. The malevolent energy surged like waves, crashing against the vines.
These vines contained a peculiar energy. No matter how the malevolent energy churned, this energy firmly controlled Zhou Yan, trapping him in the center.
The vines tightened their grip.
"Heh, you think you can bind me? Dream on!"
Zhou Yan sneered. He then saw a tiny flame erupt from his fingertips.
This flame was blood-red, emitting a foul stench even from a distance.
Furthermore, the flame's temperature was incredibly high, even causing Zhou Yan a searing pain. This flame was the Heaven Burning Sacred Flame.
Zhou Yan waved his hand, and the wisp of Heaven Burning Sacred Flame fell into the vines. Immediately, the vines ignited.
"Hiss!"
Upon contact with the Heaven Burning Sacred Flame, the vines let out a mournful cry and rapidly retracted, no longer daring to approach Zhou Yan.
"Haha, these things are nothing special."
Zhou Yan sneered and continued forward. As he advanced, fierce beasts scattered, clearly recognizing the Heaven Burning Sacred Flame and not daring to provoke this demon.
Thus, Zhou Yan slew many fierce beasts. However, he eventually encountered a more formidable opponent.
It was a colossal wolf, entirely snow-white, exuding a chilling aura.
This wolf stood seven to eight meters tall, with fearsome fangs and sharp claws. Its fur gleamed with a silvery luster. At this moment, the giant wolf stared intently at Zhou Yan.
"Awoo!"
The wolf let out a long howl, as if warning Zhou Yan to stay away.
Then, the wolf slowly moved its body and approached Zhou Yan.
"Heh, it seems you want to eat me." Zhou Yan sneered. "If that's the case, let's see who eats whom."
Before his words fell, Zhou Yan leaped forward, charging towards the white wolf.
The white wolf, seeing Zhou Yan dare to provoke it, revealed a bloodthirsty expression. It let out a low growl, then used its powerful limbs to launch itself into the air, lunging to bite Zhou Yan.
"Chomp!"
The white wolf was incredibly fast, reaching Zhou Yan in the blink of an eye and snapping its jaws.
At this moment, Zhou Yan was fully prepared. Seeing the white wolf pounce, he directly swung his fist, striking towards the wolf's mouth.
"Bang!"
The punch landed directly on the white wolf's mouth. A sinister grin spread across Zhou Yan's face. "Beast, you wanted to eat me."
As he spoke, golden light erupted from Zhou Yan's fist.
Then, Zhou Yan clenched his fist again and, with all his might, slammed it towards the white wolf's mouth once more.
"Bang, bang, bang..."
Each of Zhou Yan's punches landed heavily on the white wolf's mouth, punch after punch, two punches, three punches... ten punches!
After ten punches, the white wolf's lips were bloody, and sweet-smelling blood flowed incessantly from its mouth.
"Aowuu!"
The white wolf let out a mournful cry, then twisted its body and swiftly fled the area.
"Hmph, you won't escape." Zhou Yan snorted coldly and pursued.
"Whoosh~"
Zhou Yan's steps were swift. In a moment, he caught up to the white wolf and raised his leg, stomping down heavily on the giant wolf.
"Thump!"
A muffled thud echoed as Zhou Yan's foot firmly landed on the white wolf's head. The creature, enduring the blow, continued to run forward, appearing defiant to the death.
"What tough skin."
Zhou Yan couldn't help but exclaim. The kick he just delivered would have shattered a rock, yet this white wolf was unharmed and only grew more enraged by the blow.
"Swish."
As the white wolf ran, it turned its head and spat out a stream of pale blue mist.
"Hiss!"
The mist sprayed onto Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan felt a chilling sensation, like a basin of cold water poured on his neck, causing him to shiver.
However, this feeling lasted only for a fleeting moment before completely vanishing, as if it were an illusion. Zhou Yan's body felt warm again.
"Huh?"
Zhou Yan was slightly surprised. The sensation was so peculiar. Although it was brief, he was certain it wasn't a hallucination; the feeling had been very real and distinct.
"What is this mist?"
Zhou Yan frowned, carefully observing the white wolf's actions. He then noticed that the white wolf was now spitting out streams of pale yellow mist.
This mist was very strange, emitting a nauseating, pungent odor as soon as it appeared.
"Damn it, you're quite clever, using poison?"
Zhou Yan cursed inwardly and quickly circulated his cultivation technique, protecting his body to prevent the poison from entering. After all, Zhou Yan did not possess a cheat-like treasure like the system.
While this highly toxic mist posed some threat to martial artists, it was almost negligible to Zhou Yan.
"Roar!"
At this moment, the giant wolf beside Zhou Yan could no longer hold back. It roared and lunged at him.
"You court death!"
Zhou Yan snorted and delivered a sweeping strike, powerfully hitting the giant wolf's head.
"Crack!"
The giant wolf's head immediately burst open, and countless white powders rained down from within.
When these white powders landed on the grass, they instantly corroded a large patch, forming pits.
Zhou Yan looked at the pits with some apprehension. Each pit was like a small pond, about half a meter deep, filled with a shimmering green liquid.
Furthermore, this green liquid did not solidify but churned continuously, like boiling oil. Upon contact with anything or anyone, it would instantly disintegrate it.
"What on earth is this stuff?"
Zhou Yan's mind was filled with questions as he gazed at the churning green liquid.