Yang Hao sneered, "Those I wish to kill, no one can save."
"Is that so?"
Zhou Yan let out a cold laugh, his figure vanishing from his original spot and reappearing before the Yang family's old ancestor. Then, a single punch landed on the old ancestor's chest.
"Bang!"
The Yang family's old ancestor was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the wall.
"Pfft..."
The old ancestor spat out a mouthful of blood. A large section of his chest had caved in, a horrifying sight.
This scene caused the Yang family patriarch's body to tremble violently, a ferocious expression appearing on his face.
Zhou Yan was terrifying indeed. Even their Yang family's old ancestor was no match for him, unable to even withstand a single move.
The Yang family's old ancestor's arms felt numb, his body spasming. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he struggled to speak, "Zhou Yan, I admit your strength is extraordinary. But don't forget, I have the Yang family patriarch backing me. He is a Martial Emperor expert. If you kill me, the Yang family will never let this go. Your identity cannot withstand the wrath of a Half-Saint."
Zhou Yan's expression grew solemn.
This was precisely what he was worried about.
The Yang family's old ancestor was indeed a tough nut to crack. While he didn't wish to antagonize him, he also had no intention of sacrificing himself for the Yang family.
"I have a Martial Saint protecting me. I don't believe a mere Martial King like you dares to challenge a Martial Saint!"
The Yang family's old ancestor continued.
"Heh, is that so?"
A cold smile curved Zhou Yan's lips.
"I'd like to see just how powerful a Martial Saint truly is."
"Audacious!" The Yang family's old ancestor's anger turned into a laugh as he spoke sternly, "Zhou Yan, you'd best surrender obediently, or even our entire Yang family army arriving won't be able to protect you!"
"Hahahaha..."
"Good, very good, you old dog of the Yang family, I'll remember you. I'll settle this score with you sooner or later!" Zhou Yan roared with laughter, his figure suddenly erupting forward, charging into the distance.
"Zhou Yan, you won't escape!"
The Yang family patriarch roared in anger and quickly gave chase.
Yang Hao also followed closely behind Zhou Yan.
"You two little brats, get back here!"
The Yang family's old ancestor was furious, jumping with rage.
"Ancestor, shall we pursue?" a disciple of the Yang family asked in a low voice.
The Yang family's old ancestor took a deep breath, suppressing the surging blood in his chest. "We'll return and report first. This matter cannot be delayed for long."
The Yang family's old ancestor and Yang Hao moved incredibly fast, covering hundreds of miles in the blink of an eye and arriving at a city.
"Stop right there!"
The Yang family's old ancestor suddenly appeared before the two, his voice sharp as he commanded.
Zhou Yan's expression darkened slightly. He looked at the Yang family patriarch, a killing intent flashing across his face.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
The Yang family's old ancestor's expression also turned displeased.
The Yang family's strength might not match the Zhou family's, but it wasn't significantly weaker.
With the Yang family patriarch and Yang Hao working together, they could still bog down some of Zhou Yan's strength.
Therefore, in the face of danger, the Yang family patriarch and Yang Hao had tacitly joined forces, intending to trap and kill Zhou Yan here.
Once Zhou Yan was dead, everything would be peaceful.
The Yang family and the Zhou family were inherently hostile. The Yang family's old ancestor would naturally show no mercy to Zhou Yan.
"Old man, who do you think you are?"
Zhou Yan sneered, "My strength needs no explanation, does it? I advise you not to harbor delusions. Hand over the Yang family's treasury obediently, or you'll both lose your lives."
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, the Yang family patriarch and Yang Hao both showed expressions of shock. They had witnessed Zhou Yan's power firsthand and knew they were no match for him.
"Hmph!"
The Yang family patriarch snorted, "Zhou Yan, if you don't show some sincerity today, you won't be leaving the Yang family!"
"Oh? What kind of sincerity do you want me to show?"
Zhou Yan asked with feigned interest.
"You should know, you are an outsider. You have no right to enter the Yang family's treasury. Therefore, I demand you hand over all your wealth!" the Yang family's old ancestor gritted out.
"Hahahaha..."
Zhou Yan burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at?"
The Yang family's old ancestor's face turned ashen, and he rebuked, "Zhou Yan, you're not going to refuse, are you?"
Zhou Yan stopped laughing, a playful expression on his face. "Old man, I told you, I won't give it to you. Unless I go into the treasury and take it myself, what can you do to me?"
"Bastard!"
The Yang family patriarch's eyes blazed with fury as he glared at Zhou Yan.
Beside him, another family disciple couldn't help but clench his fists, his muscles taut like steel whips, emanating a powerful aura.
He was his son, Yang Hao, and the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation in the Yang family. He believed himself to be a prodigy among the Yang family's younger generation, possessing influence comparable to Yang Hao and Zhou Yan within the family.
However, it was precisely because the Yang family patriarch had sent him under Zhou Yan's tutelage.
Without Zhou Yan, he would not be who he was today.
A flicker of apprehension crossed the Yang family's old ancestor's eyes. He cursed inwardly, Zhou Yan's personality hadn't changed at all.
Back in Huangzhou, Zhou Yan had dared to openly oppose the Zhou family. Now, he was even more arrogant and overbearing. If he allowed Zhou Yan to remain here, the Yang family would sooner or later face utter destruction.
The Yang family's old ancestor's mind raced, and a plan formed in his eyes.
"Hahahaha..."
The Yang family's old ancestor suddenly burst into hearty laughter.
"Hahaha, Yang Hao, Zhou Yan, you two juniors have such big mouths! Today, I shall see if you can truly leave alive!"
"However, I also know that this time, you will not give up easily. Therefore, I have come prepared. To be blunt, our Yang family has already prepared three Martial Emperor level experts. You two juniors are destined to face certain doom today."
The Yang family's old ancestor appeared completely confident of victory.
The Yang family's old ancestor's words caused Zhou Yan's expression to turn instantly grim, a towering rage building within him.
"The Yang family is so eager to deal with me, are you afraid that I will grow and compete with you for control of the treasury?"
Zhou Yan asked coldly.
"Hmph!"
The Yang family's old ancestor sneered, "What do you think?"
"Since that's the case, then your Yang family need not exist!"
"Rumble!"
Zhou Yan's aura instantly surged to its peak.
Three stars appeared behind him.
This was the sign of reaching the peak state of the Martial Emperor realm.
"What!"
Upon seeing Zhou Yan's cultivation, the surrounding onlookers cried out in surprise.
This Yang family old ancestor was actually a Martial Monarch realm!