At this moment, Zhou Yan's eyes changed. He grabbed the unconscious Diao Chan into his arms, his eyes filled with cold light, and he shouted coldly.
"Who? Get out!"
As soon as the words fell, a black mist condensed, transforming into a middle-aged man wearing a blood-red robe, exuding a terrifying aura.
His eyes were as scarlet as fire, and the corners of his mouth curled into an evil arc. With intense greed, he stared at Diao Chan in Zhou Yan's arms, licking his lips.
"Such pure soul power, this girl's soul is truly delicious. I can't wait to taste it..." the man said with a sinister smile.
"Who are you?" Zhou Yan's pupils contracted, extremely vigilant.
The aura emanating from the middle-aged man before him made him feel suffocated, as if the one standing in front of him was not an ordinary being, but a peerless fierce demon.
"My name is Xue Luosha. This tomb cluster is my territory. I am ordered to guard it. You dare to trespass here and must be punished," Xue Luosha sneered.
"Hmph!"
Zhou Yan snorted coldly, "If you dare to hurt my person, don't blame me for being impolite."
As he spoke, Zhou Yan's internal energy surged, ready to fight at any moment.
"Hahaha, human, do you really think you are my opponent? You want to know my origin, don't you? Let me tell you, I am a powerhouse of the ancient blood race, possessing endless years. How could you, a mere mortal, possibly contend with me?"
Xue Luosha sneered, his face becoming more ferocious, and intense killing intent appeared in his eyes.
The ancient blood race was one of the legendary supreme races. Their lifespan was incomparably long. It was said that they once ruled the entire Great Desolate World, and even beings of god-level had been killed by them.
"Ancient blood race?" Zhou Yan raised his eyebrows. It seemed that Xue Luosha's origin was indeed extraordinary.
"Since you are stubborn, I will send you to your doom!" Xue Luosha grinned sinisterly and charged forward instantly. His claws tore through the air, carrying a sharp edge, ripping through the void.
"Hmph, so what if you're from the ancient blood race? Even if you are a god-level powerhouse, you still won't be able to show off in front of me." Zhou Yan snorted, not afraid at all, and swung his fist to meet the attack.
"Bang bang bang!"
In an instant, the two exchanged dozens of blows. Their speed was so fast that it was difficult to discern with the naked eye. Zhou Yan, relying on his agile reaction ability, barely managed to block the opponent's attacks.
Xue Luosha was extremely shocked. Zhou Yan's cultivation was clearly weaker than his. According to reason, he should not have been able to block his attacks, but the opponent repeatedly dodged, indicating extraordinary strength.
"Human, your strength is indeed good, but unfortunately, you encountered me!" Xue Luosha sneered.
"Once I devour your soul, my cultivation will surely become even stronger, and I may even recover to my peak state. By then, no one in this Great Desolate World will be able to stop the rise of our blood race."
His eyes were filled with ambition, as if he had already seen the scene of the blood race dominating the Great Desolate World.
"Is that so? Then you'll be disappointed!"
Zhou Yan shook his head and said mockingly, "With your caliber, you dare to call yourself ancient blood race? You are simply insulting the words 'ancient blood race'!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Luosha's face immediately turned ashen, and he flew into a rage, "Brat, what did you say? Believe it or not, I'll kill you right now!"
Zhou Yan said indifferently, "You are not qualified to make me surrender."
"You're courting death!" Xue Luosha was furious, and a majestic demonic energy spread out.
At the same time, his eyes turned blood-red, like two blood suns emitting brilliant divine light.
His body shook violently, and his blood boiled, surging in his veins like molten lava.
"Rumble!"
The next moment, three pitch-black tails appeared behind Xue Luosha. Each tail was entwined with scorching flames. With a gentle flick, the void twisted and burned, producing a piercing whistling sound that was chilling.
Xue Luosha actually grew three tails behind him!
This sight was bizarre and chilling, making one's hair stand on end and a chill run down their spine.
"Human, you have completely enraged me, and you will surely die!" Xue Luosha's face became even paler, and the aura he released became more terrifying, as if an ancient demon king had descended upon the world.
"Boom!"
He pushed off the ground with his legs and instantly shot out. His figure flickered, and he appeared before Zhou Yan, opening his mouth and spitting out a blood-red scale.
The blood-red scale grew larger against the wind, becoming the size of a millstone, carrying an endless killing aura, and engulfing Zhou Yan's figure.
"Hmm?" Zhou Yan's expression froze. He raised his right arm to block, and with a "crack," his right arm instantly broke. Blood flowed profusely, and intense pain spread throughout his body, almost causing him to collapse to his knees.
Xue Luosha snorted and pounced again. His claws were like knives, slashing fiercely towards Zhou Yan's chest.
"Bang!"
Zhou Yan shifted half a step to the side, avoiding the fatal blow, and then kicked Xue Luosha in the abdomen.
"Pfft!"
Xue Luosha retreated several steps, let out a muffled groan, and a wisp of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. His face was icy cold, and he said indifferently, "Human, you have angered me!"
"Whoosh—"
Xue Luosha's figure disappeared again and reappeared behind Zhou Yan. His claws were like knives, chopping down towards Zhou Yan's head.
Zhou Yan was already prepared. He turned around and punched out.
"Bang!"
Fist met palm, Zhou Yan grunted and was sent flying backward, landing on the ground and creating a deep pit, with a trace of blood spilling from his mouth.
"Damn human, you are no match for me!" Xue Luosha sneered and approached step by step, his eyes scarlet, filled with bloodthirsty killing intent.
His body rapidly expanded, finally transforming into a behemoth over ten feet tall.
Xue Luosha looked like a giant from the outside, but in reality, he was not. His true identity was a bat.
This was a demonic beast with vampire blood, its strength comparable to a martial master. Its hide was extremely tough, and ordinary weapons could not harm him.
"Roar~" Xue Luosha roared up to the sky, his body radiating blood-red light, turning into a bloody afterimage, and pouncing towards Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan's expression was solemn, his eyes were serious. Although he was at a disadvantage in the previous exchange, he still had enough confidence to defeat Xue Luosha.
"Bang!"
Zhou Yan threw a punch, and golden light burst forth, colliding with Xue Luosha and erupting with a dull roar.
Zhou Yan was shaken and flew backward, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
However, Xue Luosha was not unharmed either. Several cracks appeared on his sharp fangs.
"Your physical body is too strong. Even with all my might, I cannot gain the upper hand." Xue Luosha frowned, his face gradually turning gloomy. "However, you are ultimately human, and a mere ant, destined to be trampled under my feet!"
He exuded surging demonic energy, and his muscles bulged fiercely.