His words immediately drew laughter from the others.
Though they didn't know what had happened, they could tell that the young man and Zhou Yan were in a fierce competition.
The young man was a direct descendant of the Lord of Qingluan City's manor. They wouldn't intervene, as long as the young man didn't die.
"You're looking to die. Since you're so eager, I'll grant your wish and let you know my power!" Zhou Yan sneered, his eyes flashing with cold light.
A supremely powerful aura emanated from him, instantly raising the surrounding temperature.
"Kid, don't be arrogant. Today, I'll show you what I'm capable of," the young man declared.
His body swelled again, transforming into a giant in the blink of an eye. His colossal form compressed the surrounding space until it distorted.
Flames erupted from the young man, turning his skin fiery red, giving him a grotesque appearance.
"Hmph!"
The young man gripped his long sword with both hands and lunged at Zhou Yan.
"Hmph!"
Zhou Yan let out a cold snort, his wrist flicking. His Lightning Sword swung out, meeting the incoming strike.
"Clang!"
The two swords collided, sending sparks flying and sword energy crisscrossing the air. The young man immediately felt a colossal force surge through him. The power was so immense that it nearly snapped his sword. He stumbled back several steps, a trickle of blood escaping his lips. Clearly, Zhou Yan had gained the upper hand in this initial exchange.
"You managed to wound me? Kid, you're quite something," the young man said, wiping the blood from his mouth. He looked at Zhou Yan and sneered, "But you're going to die today!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his long sword transformed into a ball of flame and shot towards Zhou Yan.
The young man moved with incredible speed, reaching Zhou Yan in an instant and fiercely thrusting his sword.
Zhou Yan dodged with unhurried grace, sending wave after wave of sword light towards the young man.
The young man, a spirit beast possessing a third-tier fire-attribute spiritual artifact, unleashed incredibly sharp attacks. As sword energy rained down, Zhou Yan retreated repeatedly, each step leaving a bleeding wound on his chest.
"Haha, kid, aren't you so arrogant? Come on, keep fighting me!" the young man roared with unrestrained laughter. He had been mocking Zhou Yan, believing him to be weak, someone even a mid-stage third-tier Divine Marquis human couldn't contend with.
Zhou Yan's strength was considered above average among mid-stage Divine Marquis humans, slightly more powerful than himself.
However, this didn't mean Zhou Yan would lose to the young man, for he still had five fire dragons within him. These five fire dragons were his trump card!
"Kid, you're finished today, haha!"
The young man's face contorted in ferocity. Seeing Zhou Yan cornered, he grew even more excited, thrusting his sword towards Zhou Yan's throat, intending to kill him.
"Boom!"
Zhou Yan retreated rapidly, swinging his Lightning Sword fiercely at his opponent. Simultaneously, the five fire dragons within him roared, pouring into the Lightning Sword and causing it to erupt with dazzling radiance. Bolts of lightning gathered, surging towards the young man.
The lightning energy manifested as thick thunder serpents, relentlessly attacking the young man.
"Bang bang bang bang!"
The young man was struck by the lightning, immediately sent flying, his body smoking.
The lightning power had directly injured him, leaving him scorched and in a pitiful state.
"Pfft!"
The young man spat out a mouthful of blood, his face paling. Clearly, the severe damage inflicted by Zhou Yan had strained his body.
Zhou Yan pressed his advantage, thrusting his Lightning Sword towards the young man.
"Ah!"
The young man cried out in alarm. He attempted to block the incoming sword with his arm, only to find it pierced by the lightning, reduced to mangled iron. Zhou Yan's sword then pierced him, killing him instantly!
"Clatter!"
"Bang!"
A stone slab fell to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The surrounding onlookers were stunned, their jaws agape. No one had expected the young man to be instantly annihilated!
Killed in one strike!
The young man had been defeated by this youth in a single move.
Furthermore, the opponent's swordsmanship was incredibly potent, practically divine and unfathomable. It was a profound and mysterious martial art.
"Kid, I will kill you! I will tear you to shreds!"
The young man's voice suddenly rang out. He climbed up from the ground, popped a pill into his mouth, and soon, his injuries began to mend. His aura grew even more potent.
"My recovery is too strong. With just one pill to heal my wounds, I can return to my peak state. I refuse to believe I can't kill you," the young man declared, fixing Zhou Yan with a sinister gaze.
Zhou Yan replied calmly, "I told you, you must die here today. Since you're obstinate, I'll send you on your way to prevent you from harming others further."
"What did you say? You lowly mortal, how dare you call me lowly? I am a disciple of the Azure Phoenix Hall! The prestige of the Azure Phoenix Hall brooks no provocation," the young man roared.
His words momentarily stunned Zhou Yan, who then chuckled, "So you're from the Azure Phoenix Hall! However, in my eyes, you are not worthy of being a disciple of the Azure Phoenix Hall, because you are unworthy."
"You court death!" The young man was utterly enraged. He slammed a palm towards Zhou Yan, his strike infused with powerful true essence. The surrounding space vibrated violently.
Zhou Yan calmly raised his sword to block. The two precious swords collided in mid-air, and both combatants took a step back.
The young man's strength was indeed considerable, but compared to Zhou Yan, he was still inferior, one step behind.
Zhou Yan's figure flickered, his Lightning Sword thrusting out repeatedly. Sharp sword energies transformed into flowing ribbons of steel, relentlessly hacking at the young man.
Lightning power surged from Zhou Yan, condensing in front of him into a myriad of sword shadows.
"Boom!"
With a powerful strike, the young man was sent flying. Several horrifying wounds appeared on his body, blood flowing freely.
The young man stared at Zhou Yan with immense shock and trepidation in his eyes.
"Who exactly are you? How do you possess such powerful techniques!" the young man asked, filled with dread.