Li Chen asked in a cold voice, "Do you really think you are a third-rank Divine Venerable? I can tell you, in the near future, I will definitely defeat you and shatter your confidence!"
Li Chen's tone was firm. He had simulated countless battles with Zhou Yan in his mind, so Li Chen was absolutely confident in his ability to defeat Zhou Yan!
"Hmph, you, a junior who has just entered the path, want to defeat me? I advise you to retreat now, lest you lose your life!" Zhou Yan said.
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, Li Chen sneered and said mockingly, "Heh heh, you are right, you are not wrong. I have just been promoted and my cultivation is still shallow, so I am no match for you. However, this does not mean I have no chance to defeat you!"
Zhou Yan's brow was filled with contempt. He said with a sneer, "Haha, kid, I think you are truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. To speak such big words. If you have any skill, then let's have a fight. If I lose, I will let you do as you please. But if you lose, then scram quickly. I don't want to kill you, that would be too easy for you!"
Li Chen shrugged and said, "Heh heh, since you like death so much, then I'll send you on your way!"
Before his voice could fall, Li Chen had already summoned his flying sword and attacked Zhou Yan with a single strike.
"Whoosh!"
The sword light tore through the void and swept towards Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan's expression changed slightly.
"Good swordsmanship!"
Although Zhou Yan did not recognize this sword, he knew it was extraordinary.
He also knew that this sword must be a top-grade magic treasure, and it possessed extremely sharp special effects, capable of cutting through iron like mud and easily severing a mountain peak.
He dared not be careless and immediately cast a spell, summoning his thunder magic treasure.
"Rumble!"
A bolt of lightning power erupted from Zhou Yan's body. Enhanced by the lightning power, his clothes turned to ashes.
"Rumble!"
Another thunderous roar sounded. This lightning power instantly struck Li Chen's flying sword.
With a crisp "ding" sound, the flying sword in Li Chen's hand exploded.
Li Chen felt a numbness in his right arm, as if it were about to be crippled. The pain from his right arm far surpassed his emotional distress.
Li Chen gritted his teeth and clasped his right arm with his left hand, trying to suppress the searing pain.
"How does it feel? Uncomfortable, isn't it?"
Zhou Yan smiled playfully, "Kid, do you know how powerful I am now? Let me tell you, there is nothing in this world that I, Zhou Yan, cannot do. You'd better leave immediately. I don't want to harm innocent people!"
Seeing Zhou Yan like this, those who had been chased by them felt immense indignation in their hearts.
"You scoundrel, even if I have to give my all, I will never let you off. Today, we will fight to the death!"
"That's right, there are so many of us, we don't believe we can't defeat one Zhou Yan. Everyone, attack together and take down this bastard!"
Hearing their words, Zhou Yan snorted disdainfully, "You group of trash are so stupid, truly ungrateful. To dare to provoke me is simply seeking death. You will die miserably, you definitely will!"
Just then, Zhou Yan suddenly noticed a small broken stone under his feet. Embedded in this stone was a jade pendant.
"Oh no, this is my jade pendant, I must get it back!"
Just as Zhou Yan was about to pull out the jade pendant, a silver needle suddenly pierced through from under his eyelids.
"Ah, my eye!"
A piercing scream erupted from Zhou Yan's mouth.
Hearing Zhou Yan's miserable cry, a cold smile appeared on Li Chen's lips.
"You forced me to act. I originally wanted to spare you, but you are truly too detestable!"
Li Chen flipped his palm in the air, took out a long sword, and thrust it towards Zhou Yan.
Seeing the unfavorable situation, Zhou Yan quickly dodged to the side to avoid being injured by Li Chen's flying sword.
His eyes, looking at Li Chen, were filled with venom.
"Little beast, I'll fight you to the death!"
Zhou Yan roared and charged at Li Chen.
"Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!"
Zhou Yan wielded his long saber, slashing relentlessly in all directions.
Seeing Zhou Yan take the initiative, Li Chen was not to be outdone. He held his long sword and met the attack, engaging Zhou Yan in a fierce battle.
Seeing that he was no match for Li Chen, Zhou Yan used his trump card and summoned his thunder magic treasure, a giant python as black as ink. After releasing his thunder magic treasure, it immediately coiled in the air, letting out deafening roars.
Zhou Yan suddenly gulped down a mouthful of wine.
"After drinking my Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Brew, even a Heavenly Monarch will be struck to death by my thunder magic treasure!"
Zhou Yan roared loudly, pouring the thunder magic treasure into his mouth. Instantly, thunderous roars filled the air, and the entire space was enveloped in lightning.
Seeing the thunder magic treasure, Li Chen was also a little wary and dared not clash head-on again. He quickly summoned his defensive magic treasure, the Golden Bell Shield!
"Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!"
As the Golden Bell Shield activated, golden light erupted from Li Chen's body, blocking the lightning released by Zhou Yan.
Seeing that the thunder magic treasure was blocked, Li Chen did not continue to entangle with Zhou Yan. He turned and fled the scene, rushing into the depths of the cave.
Seeing Li Chen flee, Zhou Yan quickly pursued him, shouting as he chased, "Kid, I'm going to eat you!"
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, Li Chen did not flee. Instead, he stopped, looked back, and said to Zhou Yan, "If you want to eat me, you'll have to defeat me first!"
Hearing Li Chen's words, Zhou Yan let out a scornful laugh.
"What are you? With your cultivation level, can you contend with me? That's a pipe dream. Today, I will definitely tear you to pieces and make you know what regret is!"
After saying these words, Zhou Yan summoned a long sword and slashed at Li Chen from the air.
Seeing Zhou Yan summon a lightning long sword, Li Chen frowned and said, "This sword is a bit strange. I think your strength is still too low. How about this, I'll give you a chance to experience my swordsmanship and see if you have the qualifications to compete with me!"
Hearing Li Chen's words, Zhou Yan said coldly, "Kid, don't try to be brave here. I'll deal with you and then come back for you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yan gripped his long sword and slashed at Li Chen.