With the words spoken, Zhou Yan suddenly found that the soil beneath his feet began to slowly change. Following that, the surrounding earth grew heavy, as if it had transformed into a colossal stone, trapping him.
Zhou Yan's face was filled with solemnity. He knew that the strength of this black-clothed woman before him surpassed that of the previous one.
"Zhou Yan, now I shall let you experience the might of my move!"
As she spoke, a massive blade aura materialized, and it ferociously cleaved towards Zhou Yan.
"Bang!"
The blade aura unleashed by the black-clothed woman struck Zhou Yan, but after hitting him, it seemed to vanish like a stone sinking into the sea, dissipating in an instant. Zhou Yan, as if nothing had happened, stood rooted to the spot, unmoving.
Witnessing this outcome, the black-clothed woman was stunned. She had never expected Zhou Yan to endure her attack head-on.
Seeing the black-clothed woman's expression, Zhou Yan inwardly chuckled. He had long anticipated this result.
"You lost!" Zhou Yan stated coldly.
The black-clothed woman looked at Zhou Yan, her face as dark as night. She simply could not comprehend how Zhou Yan could be so formidable, capable of withstanding her attack.
Her cultivation had reached the peak of the Void Refining stage, making her a top-tier expert within the Tian Yuan Empire. Yet, she couldn't even handle an opponent at the peak of the sixth level of Qi Condensation.
"You win!" the black-clothed woman spat out through gritted teeth.
As she spoke, the black-clothed woman produced a bottle of pills and swallowed them. This was precisely the woman who had been injured by Zhou Yan earlier, thrown out of the cave, and suffered severe internal injuries.
By consuming the pills, she quickly drew back her internal energy, albeit with some additional injuries. However, to survive, this was a worthwhile trade, as staying alive was the most crucial matter.
"Your life is still mine to take!" Zhou Yan said calmly, his words carrying an undeniable authority.
As he spoke, Zhou Yan had already surged to the black-clothed woman's front, his sword slashing out with force, thrusting towards her.
Seeing this, the black-clothed woman's expression shifted dramatically. She had never imagined that she had underestimated this human cultivator's strength. She was merely at the seventh level of the Void Refining stage; how could she possibly resist Zhou Yan's attack? Thus, she was forced to abandon resistance.
Zhou Yan's sword pierced through the black-clothed woman's body.
The black-clothed woman's eyes widened, her face etched with unwillingness.
Her legs had been severed by Zhou Yan, and these severed limbs were actually being absorbed by him.
The black-clothed woman's eyes bulged, her face filled with disbelief. Her body had been crippled by this human. How was this possible!
A sliver of consciousness remained in her mind, but she had lost the ability to think.
Zhou Yan collected the black-clothed woman's physical body. Then, he lifted his right foot and stomped on the ground, creating a deep pit instantly, tens of meters deep. Stepping into this pit, Zhou Yan walked directly towards the black-clothed woman.
Seeing Zhou Yan approaching, the black-clothed woman's eyes widened in terror.
Zhou Yan's steps were steady, each one firm, as if he were walking on solid wood, without the slightest tremor. It was as if the ground itself was made of solid wood, not merely earth, but a floor constructed of solid timber.
As Zhou Yan continued to approach, the black-clothed woman cried out in fear, "No, don't come any closer!"
Unfortunately, before her words could fully escape her lips, Zhou Yan had already reached her. He then extended his hand, gripping the black-clothed woman's neck and lifting her into the air.
"What do you want?" The black-clothed woman's eyes were wide. She couldn't believe that Zhou Yan dared to act so audaciously towards her. She was a member of the imperial family of the Tian Yuan Empire!
"Since you refuse to tell me, I will have to silence you, lest you cause me trouble later," Zhou Yan sneered.
"No, don't! I'll talk, I'll talk."
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, the black-clothed woman hastily pleaded. She didn't want to die. She still wanted to find her father's remains and avenge him. How could she die just like this?
"Speak, then. Speak," Zhou Yan said coldly, his face devoid of any warmth, appearing like a statue.
"My father is His Majesty the Emperor of the Tian Yuan Empire. I am his only legitimate granddaughter. My name is Yun Yan. If you kill me, my father will never let you go, and he will send people to hunt you down, leaving you no peace!" the black-clothed woman said through gritted teeth. At this point, she had no other recourse. To survive, she could only submit to Zhou Yan. At the very least, she could preserve her life.
Hearing Yun Yan's words, Zhou Yan let out a cold laugh, "Do you think I fear your father?"
The black-clothed woman's expression froze. She was indeed afraid, for she knew all too well how terrifying her father was.
"If you want to kill me, then kill me first. I believe you won't be able to kill me easily," Yun Yan said with a cold snort.
Zhou Yan glanced at the black-clothed woman and snorted, "Don't worry, I won't kill you. I will only make you suffer immensely, and then kill you. I have plenty of ways to make your life worse than death, so you don't need to concern yourself with that."
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, the black-clothed woman's expression changed, but she was helpless. Zhou Yan was right; this guy was simply a devil, a pervert.
Zhou Yan was not a soft-hearted person. Since the other party dared to attack him, he would absolutely not let them off easily. Furthermore, if he didn't kill them, he would torment them indefinitely.
"You want to get information out of me? Impossible. I will never reveal anything," the black-clothed woman stubbornly declared.
"Heh heh, is that so?" Hearing her words, Zhou Yan sneered, "In that case, I will ensure you can never speak again."
As soon as Zhou Yan finished speaking, he raised his sword again, preparing to stab the black-clothed woman.
The black-clothed woman's face turned pale. She truly never expected Zhou Yan to be so despicable. She couldn't believe she had encountered such a shameless individual, and without even knowing what to do, she had lost all hope of survival.
"Stop!"
Suddenly, a clear voice echoed into the ears of Zhou Yan and the black-clothed woman.