He was now using this supreme technique precisely to defeat the Scarlet Flame Beast.
"I never expected to misjudge it like this," Zhou Yan exclaimed in shock.
Although Zhou Yan hadn't used his full strength just now, even so, the Scarlet Flame Beast's defenses had almost been breached.
"So powerful, he's even stronger than I imagined!" Zhou Yan couldn't help but gasp for air.
"Hahaha, brat, I knew you would lose to me." The Scarlet Flame Beast roared with laughter. However, before it could finish speaking, it saw Zhou Yan's figure flash and disappear from his spot.
Immediately after, Zhou Yan reappeared before the Scarlet Flame Beast, raised his right foot, and delivered a heavy kick to its abdomen.
*Pfft!*
The Scarlet Flame Beast spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Now I will send you to your death," Zhou Yan said coldly to the Scarlet Flame Beast.
"Hmph, do you really think you've won?" The Scarlet Flame Beast snorted dismissively, "How can a little kitten like you contend with a tiger? Let me tell you, you will never defeat me!"
As the Scarlet Flame Beast finished speaking, a dazzling red light burst forth from its body, and an incredibly terrifying pressure emanated from within the light.
This pressure caused the surrounding air to seem to freeze, filling the atmosphere with an oppressive heaviness that could be felt even by those a hundred zhang away.
"This pressure is terrifying. Is this the Scarlet Flame Beast's most powerful secret technique, the 'Divine Fire Art'? I wonder if I can withstand it," Zhou Yan frowned, feeling the immense power of this pressure.
At this moment, Zhou Yan felt like a prey being targeted by a primeval beast.
Just as this thought crossed Zhou Yan's mind, a ball of scarlet flame instantly appeared in the Scarlet Flame Beast's palm.
Holding the scarlet flame, the Scarlet Flame Beast aimed it at Zhou Yan, about to hurl it.
At this very moment, a black chain suddenly appeared before the Scarlet Flame Beast and swiftly coiled around its arms, completely sealing its attack. Simultaneously, the other end of the black chain appeared before Zhou Yan, firmly gripping the Scarlet Flame Beast's shoulders and violently yanking its body.
"Not good! What is this thing?" The Scarlet Flame Beast cried out in pain as it felt an intense ache in its body. However, its reaction was incredibly swift. It immediately circulated its cultivation technique, attempting to break free from the black chain, while its claws lashed out, striking at the chain.
"You think you can resist me with your flesh? Dream on!" Zhou Yan snorted, exerting force with both hands. The black chain tightened, constricting the Scarlet Flame Beast's body.
At the same time, threads of black electricity emanated from the chain, directly seeping into the Scarlet Flame Beast. This caused the beast's body to tremble violently, smoke rising from it, and its scales emitting a faint haze.
"Damn it, what is this? What the hell is this thing that can hurt me!" The Scarlet Flame Beast wailed piteously.
Seeing this, Zhou Yan sneered. This chain was forged from his Black Dragon Whip, an exceptionally terrifying weapon, far more potent than ordinary immortal artifacts.
This was also Zhou Yan's trump card.
He dared not let anyone know he possessed this immortal artifact, as it was of great help to him, and he wished for no one else to discover it.
"Little kitten, die. Now, you will experience the power of my chain." Zhou Yan grinned maliciously, and the black chain suddenly unleashed a destructive force, bombarding the Scarlet Flame Beast.
*Boom!*
A deafening explosion echoed, and a mushroom cloud instantly formed in the sky.
This time, the Scarlet Flame Beast was utterly annihilated.
"Hmph, is this your final trump card? You're too weak then. I don't think you could ever be my match," Zhou Yan said disdainfully.
Just then, a cold voice reached Zhou Yan's ears.
"Hmph, this is just one of my chains. You think that's all I've got?"
Hearing this voice, Zhou Yan paused. Then, he saw a colossal figure appear beside him – a monstrous beast of immense size.
Zhou Yan looked closely and realized this behemoth was the very creature that had emerged from the Scarlet Flame Beast's body earlier.
"So it was you who attacked just now! Not bad, it seems your strength is indeed considerable," Zhou Yan appraised the beast before him.
"Heh, I also didn't expect you to be so formidable as to defeat the Scarlet Flame Beast," the beast replied with a smile.
"And I didn't expect you to be able to defeat my puppet. I concede this battle," Zhou Yan said with a smile.
"As expected of Young Master Zhou Yan, you are both brave and wise, truly worthy of being my master!" the beast exclaimed, then transformed into a black mist and seeped into Zhou Yan's mind.
Upon entering Zhou Yan's sea of consciousness, he felt a new consciousness within.
This consciousness was incredibly powerful; even Zhou Yan's spiritual power couldn't resist its attack and was completely eroded.
"This is... your soul? Such powerful soul force!" Zhou Yan was awestruck by the strength of the other's soul.
"Heh, you're not bad either. Not only could you resist the Scarlet Flame Beast's attack, but you could also absorb my soul. This kind of strength is truly terrifying! However, you must also be aware, even though you have absorbed half of my soul's power, it will still take some time for me to recover. By then, it won't be so easy for you to devour my soul," the black mist said faintly.
"Don't worry, I will definitely find a way," Zhou Yan nodded affirmatively.
"Well, I'm tired now. I'll rest. You should also cultivate early," the black mist said, then fell into a deep slumber.
"What kind of beast is this? It feels somewhat similar to the Scarlet Flame Beast, but much stronger," Zhou Yan wondered to himself.
Zhou Yan paid no mind to the black mist and began to cultivate. As he cultivated, he noticed black mist constantly emanating from his body. After entering his physique, this black mist rapidly merged with him, and surprisingly, it became increasingly refined.