This ball of bloody energy felt as if it originated from an ancient, primeval beast, exuding a fierce aura.
The two energies collided, erupting with a terrifying explosion that shook the void.
Within Zhou Yan's eyes, a rich battle intent flickered, and the destructive energy on his body's surface grew more potent.
Their speed was too great, weaving countless afterimages in the void. Every punch, kick, and foot strike contained a fearsome attack.
Ripples appeared on Zhou Yan's fists and legs, while Li Yang's legs were entwined with a bloody red whip, as if condensed from fresh blood.
The two continuously attacked each other in the void, each collision causing the space to tremble.
Cracks appeared around Zhou Yan, as if they could shatter at any moment.
Both of them had unleashed their full power, and not only that, they had both revealed their trump cards and were fighting for their lives.
Li Yang and Zhou Yan were both incredibly powerful. This space had long since become fragmented, as if on the verge of collapse.
"Bang!"
With a punch, Zhou Yan was sent flying, cracks appearing all over his body, and blood gushing from his mouth.
"How is that possible?!" Li Yang's eyes narrowed.
Although he had just shattered Zhou Yan's defense, he had also suffered a backlash and was severely injured.
"Hmph!"
Zhou Yan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered repeatedly.
He was not injured, merely a bit fatigued.
He had just employed a secret technique that allowed him to recover to his peak state in a short period.
"Your strength is nothing more than this, you can't even break through my defense," Zhou Yan said coldly.
"However, I can tell you, within Meteor City, unless I die, no matter where you flee, you will surely die!"
Killing intent filled Zhou Yan's eyes. As his words fell, his body vanished once more.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
The next second, several black lines appeared in front of Li Yang. These black lines were like the scales of a black dragon.
"Boom!"
Li Yang directly unleashed a palm strike, shattering Zhou Yan's black dragon scales.
"This guy's strength is too powerful!"
Li Yang's gaze was solemn. He hadn't expected Zhou Yan's combat power to be so terrifying, capable of effortlessly blocking his attacks.
Zhou Yan's speed was too fast; even for Li Yang, catching him was not an easy task.
"Li Yang, today, you will surely die!"
As he spoke, Zhou Yan reappeared before Li Yang, spreading his arms and slamming them down towards Li Yang.
"Bang!"
Li Yang unleashed another palm strike, this attack even more fierce than the previous one.
"Bang!"
Zhou Yan was once again sent flying, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
"Li Yang, today, you will surely die!"
Resentment filled Zhou Yan's eyes. His attack speed increased, and the threat of his attacks also grew significantly.
Destructive energy rippled out from Li Yang's body.
"Boom!"
Li Yang raised his fist and met Zhou Yan's palm strike head-on.
"Bang!"
Li Yang was once again sent hurtling backward, coughing up blood. Several of his bones were already fractured, and his body was covered in cracks.
Zhou Yan's attacks were far more potent than his.
"Your attacks are still too weak. At this rate, you will eventually be defeated by me," Zhou Yan sneered.
"Boom!"
Li Yang was sent flying backward again, but his eyes remained unwavering, showing no sign of faltering.
"Bang!"
At this moment, Zhou Yan reappeared before Li Yang and slammed his palm directly onto Li Yang's chest.
Li Yang's body crashed into the ground. Seven or eight of his bones were broken, and his body was covered in cracks.
"Pfft..."
Li Yang spat out a mouthful of blood, his entire being becoming listless. He was on the verge of losing his combat ability.
"Hahaha, Li Yang, it seems you are nothing special!"
Zhou Yan laughed wildly.
"You are indeed formidable, much stronger than before, but with just this much strength, wanting to kill me is simply wishful thinking!" Li Yang gritted out.
"That may not be true!" Zhou Yan's lips curved into a strange smile. Then, he directly took out a pill from his storage ring, consumed it, and sat down cross-legged.
"Zhou Yan, what are you trying to do? Are you trying to boost your cultivation with a pill?" Li Yang asked coldly.
"Heh heh, Li Yang, don't be impatient. Look, you are about to die by my hand, so why worry? Let me tell you, this secret art is called the 'Nine Nether Soul Refining Pill.' After consuming it, your soul will be devoured, and you will never be reborn!"
Zhou Yan's voice was filled with sinister intent.
Li Yang's pupils constricted sharply, his face filled with shock.
Nine Nether Soul Refining Pill!
Zhou Yan actually wanted to offer his soul to be devoured. This was too much, utterly insane.
"Zhou Yan, you are not human!"
"Hmph, that's right, I am not human. But so what? Who told you not to listen to my advice and insist on competing with me for the inheritance of the Zhou Tian Sect? Therefore, you can only die by my hand today and become a stepping stone for me to advance to the Immortal King realm!"
"The Nine Nether Soul Refining Pill can not only help experts at the Martial Emperor realm boost their cultivation, but it can also cause them to hallucinate! Now, experience the pill I've given you!"
After saying that, Zhou Yan's lips began to move.
"Whoosh!"
A wisp of white smoke directly enveloped Li Yang. In the blink of an eye, the white smoke entered Li Yang's body.
Li Yang's body trembled violently, and he became dazed.
Unknowingly, wisps of black flames emerged from Li Yang's body, spreading rapidly.
Li Yang's skin gradually turned black, and his face began to contort into a狰狞 (zhēngníng - fierce/hideous) appearance.
"Hahahaha, you finally fell for it!"
Seeing Li Yang's appearance, a sinister smile spread across Zhou Yan's face.
Li Yang had now lost his reason. His body transformed at an astonishing speed. In his hand appeared a massive longsword, entirely black as ink and exuding an evil aura.
"Li Yang, let's see what else you can use to resist me!"
Zhou Yan shouted coldly and charged towards Li Yang, intending to slay him directly.
Suddenly, Li Yang stood up abruptly, burning with black flames, and swung the longsword down fiercely.
"Bang!"
Zhou Yan's body was forced backward, and crimson blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.