"Kid, are you alright!"
The young man in the green shirt turned back, asking with concern, his gaze falling on Zhou Yan, filled with intense care and worry. This was the future hope of the Black Fiend Alliance!
"I... I'm fine. Thank you... senior for saving me!"
Zhou Yan said weakly, his voice hoarse, but full of gratitude. If not for the green-shirted man's intervention, he would have surely died.
At this moment, Zhou Yan's condition was dire. His chest was caved in, his bones were broken, and his internal organs were severely damaged. If not for his strong will, he would have long fainted.
Moreover, his cultivation was sealed, leaving him with only the realm of a first-tier Martial Disciple.
"That was close!"
Zhou Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he had awakened the Chaos Hegemon Body, otherwise, he would not have escaped this ordeal today, and might have even lost his life.
Just then, a group of people in black surrounded them, encircling Zhou Yan.
Their gazes fell on the young man in the green shirt, filled with hostility.
These individuals were all Body Refiners, with cultivation reaching Saint King level or above. Among them were even two Saint Emperors, their strength extraordinary.
This made Zhou Yan's expression immediately serious. He could feel that the strength of this group in black was exceptionally formidable.
Furthermore, he could sense a greedy look in their eyes, as if they wished to devour him.
"Kid, hand over the treasure, and perhaps I'll consider sparing your pathetic life!"
A young woman in black approached Zhou Yan, extending her fair and delicate jade arm, looking down at him from a superior position.
"Heh heh... You want the treasure in my hands? Dream on!"
Zhou Yan snorted coldly, his attitude resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.
This treasure was something he had fought desperately to obtain, and he would never hand it over to others.
"You ungrateful wretch! Since that's the case, don't blame us!"
The young woman in black's face darkened, a fierce and ruthless killing intent flashing in her eyes. She suddenly waved her hand and shouted, "Take him down! I want to torment him personally, making him wish he were dead, yet unable to die!"
"As you command!"
The numerous figures in black received the order and lunged towards Zhou Yan.
These figures in black were all Saint King realm powerhouses. United, they were enough to contend with ordinary Half-step Grandmasters, and even more powerful.
Their speed was astonishingly fast, and in an instant, they were in front of Zhou Yan.
"Scram!"
Zhou Yan roared, channeling the "Savage Ox Strength," and unleashed both fists, erupting with earth-shattering might.
Bang bang bang...
A series of muffled impacts echoed, and all the figures in black were sent flying backward, spitting blood, crashing through a wall, and lying on the ground howling in pain.
"What? You've actually broken through to the second-tier Martial Disciple? How is this possible!"
Seeing Zhou Yan's performance, the young woman in black was so terrified that her pretty face lost all color, her expression filled with shock.
A month ago, Zhou Yan was merely a third-level Martial Disciple, a complete waste who couldn't contend with her.
Yet, in just one month, Zhou Yan had grown from a third-level Martial Disciple to a second-tier Martial Disciple. Such a monstrous cultivation speed was unheard of.
"Hahaha... The heavens truly have eyes! After searching for years, this old man has finally found such an extraordinary genius!"
Suddenly, a booming laugh echoed, and an old man in a grey robe descended from the sky, slowly landing in front of Zhou Yan.
"Who are you?"
Zhou Yan stared at the old man in the grey robe, his heart filled with extreme caution. The opponent's cultivation was unfathomable, as vast as the stars.
"Little fellow, I am the Commander of the Guards of Beiming City, my name is Beiming Shan!"
The old man in the grey robe looked at Zhou Yan with a smile, his cloudy eyes filled with anticipation. He could clearly sense the immense potential contained within Zhou Yan.
"So you are from Beiming City. No wonder you came to my aid!"
Zhou Yan suddenly understood, finally knowing the other party's identity.
Beiming City was not far from Xiyue Town, where Zhou Yan was from. They belonged to the same ancient city and were of similar scale.
"Lord Beiming Shan, kill him quickly! He possesses a heaven-defying treasure, you must not let him escape!"
The young woman in black urged him eagerly, her eyes flashing with cold light, wishing she could kill Zhou Yan on the spot.
"Oh!"
Beiming Shan nodded, his gaze falling on Zhou Yan with greed. He said with a smile, "Little fellow, obediently hand over the treasure, and perhaps I'll spare your life. Otherwise, when I capture you, your fate will be very miserable."
His figure flickered, transforming into a streak of light, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared beside Zhou Yan.
"Hm?"
Sensing the terrifying fluctuations emanating from Beiming Shan, Zhou Yan's face changed drastically.
"Little fellow, although your cultivation has increased considerably, you've run into me. You'd best surrender!"
Beiming Shan said coldly, extending his right palm and slamming it towards Zhou Yan, causing the void to tremble.
In an instant, a monstrous pressure descended, covering the entire heaven and earth, making souls tremble as if they were in a sea of corpses and blood.
"Pfft!"
In just a moment, Zhou Yan's face turned pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. His body swayed violently, and he could barely stand steady.
Too strong. They were not on the same level at all, utterly unstoppable.
"This person... is so strong!"
Zhou Yan was shocked inwardly. The opponent was too powerful. His "Savage Ox Strength" was unable to resist.
Boom~
However, the next moment, Beiming Shan struck again, this palm covering the sky, carrying the might of thunder, and suppressing down towards Zhou Yan.
This palm strike was like Mount Tai pressing down. The terrifying waves of energy surged like a tsunami, making it difficult for Zhou Yan to breathe, and his heart even stopped beating.
"No!"
Zhou Yan cried out, his pupils constricting, and with unconcealed unwillingness, he closed his eyes.
"Alas, am I doomed to die this time!"
Zhou Yan murmured.
"Not good!"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan's expression changed drastically as if he felt something.
Buzz~
In that split second, brilliant runes appeared on Zhou Yan's brow. A golden talisman emitted dazzling golden light, and the phantom of an ancient tripod appeared, spinning rapidly.
Whoosh...
Following that, a crimson glow flew out from the phantom of the tripod and instantly merged into Zhou Yan's mind.
Immediately, a scroll appeared in Zhou Yan's mind.
It was a map, depicting a medicinal herb, emitting a scorching aura, with wisps of spiritual energy emanating around it.
"This is...?"
Zhou Yan stared, his heart churning with immense waves.
"This elixir is called [Body Tempering Pill], one of the main ingredients for refining the God King Pill. After consumption, it can open up the Qi Sea and improve one's talent!"
At this moment, a faint voice came from within his mind. It was the spirit of a small cauldron, its words filled with deep joy and excitement.
"Body Tempering Pill? God King Pill?"
Zhou Yan was confused by the terms, having no concept of them. However, judging from the names, they seemed to be extremely precious elixirs, and they could allow him to open up his Qi Sea and obtain a broader martial world.