"Hmph?"
Hearing this, Hei Ying's eyebrows twitched, and he asked suspiciously, "Boy, who exactly are you? Why do you know my name? And you even understand my martial arts style?"
Hei Ying lost his mother at a young age, was hunted by enemies, wandered the martial world, and finally found a master and established the Flying Eagle Gang.
However, he possessed extraordinary talent, reaching the Grandmaster realm at a young age, and even cultivated top-tier martial arts like the Black Fiend Technique.
This was why Hei Ying was known as Hei Ying, and also why he was respected by the outside world as the leader of the Flying Eagle Gang.
Those who knew of his existence all assumed he was a lonely old man.
"Hei Ying, I am here today to demand something from you."
"What is it?"
Hei Ying frowned and pondered, "Since you can recognize my moves, do you also understand the Black Fiend Technique?"
"Heh heh... You guessed right!"
Zhou Yan smiled faintly and said, "Hei Ying, teach me your Black Fiend Technique."
"Hmph!"
Hei Ying's eyes narrowed, his expression suddenly turned cold, and he grunted, "Boy, you dare not lay your hands on the Black Fiend Technique."
"Do you know how much it cost me to create this technique through arduous effort?"
"If I were to impart it to you, it would be a waste of heavenly resources."
"If you hand over the Black Fiend Technique, I can spare your life."
Zhou Yan crossed his arms, shrugged, and replied with a smile, "Hei Ying, you talk too much."
"You want me to give up the Black Fiend Technique? Only if I die!"
As the words fell, Zhou Yan's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly lifted his right foot, stomping hard on the ground.
*Bang~*
Instantly, the ground trembled, and stone fragments flew.
*Crack!*
A fissure suddenly appeared on the hard rock wall.
*Rumble…*
Following that, loose stones rolled down, and dust billowed.
"This… how is this possible?!"
Seeing this, Hei Ying's expression was one of utter horror. His eyes widened, filled with disbelief.
He knew that the construction of this secret passage had taken him over ten years of hard work and immense effort.
Yet, this stranger boy in front of him had completely collapsed it with just a single kick of his leg.
It was simply unbelievable!
"Hei Ying, have you considered it carefully now?"
At this moment, Zhou Yan spoke again, his tone calm and without the slightest ripple.
It was as if his previous action was insignificant.
"Hmph!"
Hei Ying's eyes darted around, and he snorted angrily, "Boy, do you think destroying my secret passage will force me to teach you the Black Fiend Technique?"
"Let me tell you the truth, the Black Fiend Technique is my own creation, and only I know its true essence."
"To cultivate the Black Fiend Technique, one must first learn my foundational martial arts. Otherwise, even if you destroy this entire secret passage, it will be in vain!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan shook his head and sighed.
"Alas, truly stubborn."
Immediately, Zhou Yan walked forward without further ado.
"Brat, I advise you to leave here quickly, or when I recover from my injuries, I will make sure you have no burial place!"
Hei Ying gritted his teeth and threatened fiercely.
"Hei Ying, stop putting on airs."
Zhou Yan sneered dismissively, "With your injuries, you probably won't survive until tomorrow morning."
Hei Ying was severely wounded, his bones were broken, his internal organs were badly damaged, and his vitality was dissipating.
Under normal circumstances, Hei Ying should have died long ago, yet he was still alive and kicking.
It was obvious that Hei Ying had cultivated some powerful healing technique, which had barely kept him alive.
"Hmph! Boy, stop trying to scare me, do you think I'm easily intimidated?"
Hearing this, Hei Ying was instantly enraged.
"I have no time for your nonsense. If you willingly hand over the Black Fiend Technique, perhaps I can spare your life."
Zhou Yan said coldly, "If you resist, I don't mind sending you to your demise."
As his voice fell, Zhou Yan's aura erupted, transforming into a tempestuous storm that swept through the surroundings.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!*
The violent aura surged, like giant rocks smashing against a mountain peak, shaking the entire cave.
"You… who exactly are you?"
Feeling this overwhelming aura, Hei Ying's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but swallow.
This mysterious young man before him was simply too powerful!
Judging solely by his aura, Hei Ying even felt that he was somewhat stronger than himself.
"You don't need to concern yourself with my affairs."
Zhou Yan glanced coldly at Hei Ying and slowly strode forward.
"If you persist in your foolishness, then do not blame me."
As his words fell, Zhou Yan's body straightened like a spear, he leaped into the air, and threw a punch.
"Hmph, do you really think I'm afraid of you?"
Watching Zhou Yan attack, Hei Ying snorted coldly and charged forward to meet him.
*Boom boom boom…*
Instantly, roars erupted, and violent true qi raged and crisscrossed.
*Pfft, pfft…*
Hei Ying's face turned pale, and he retreated step by step.
In contrast, Zhou Yan remained still, standing in mid-air.
"Hei Ying, you have lost!"
Zhou Yan said indifferently, with a hint of mockery.
"You scoundrel… cough cough…"
Hei Ying's face flushed red, and he said indignantly, "This is unfair, I refuse to accept it."
"How can I, a dignified God King expert, lose to a mere inexperienced brat like you?"
"Heh heh…"
To this, Zhou Yan shook his head in disappointment and said faintly, "Hei Ying, you are mistaken!"
"In this world, where is there so much fairness?"
"The weak are prey to the strong, and the strong are respected. This is an immutable truth!"
As his words fell, Zhou Yan's gaze flashed, and he suddenly accelerated, closing the distance and slapping Hei Ying on the head.
*Bang!*
In an instant, Hei Ying's body went limp like a sack of mud, and he fell into a comatose state.
Although Hei Ying had cultivated the Black Fiend Technique, he was old and his body was frail. How could he possibly contend with Zhou Yan?
"Hei Ying, for all your cunning, you are willing to consort with demonic ways!"
A flicker of pity crossed Zhou Yan's eyes as he said faintly, "I must say, you have truly disappointed me, and you are too pedantic!"
"Alas…"
"Forget it, consider it a favor I owe you!"
With that, Zhou Yan flicked his fingers, and two points of starlight shot out, landing on Hei Ying's body, sealing all his meridians.
Hei Ying was severely injured. If he did not receive timely treatment, his life would be in danger.
"I have come here on orders to retrieve the Black Fiend Technique."
Zhou Yan said calmly, "I hope you will cooperate with me and teach me this technique, and help me cultivate it. What do you say?"
Zhou Yan's words carried an undeniable tone.
"Hmph!"
Hei Ying snorted coldly and said, "Boy, I admit your strength is extraordinary, far surpassing mine!"
"However, to expect me to submit to you is a pipe dream."
As his words fell, Hei Ying's eyes turned icy, filled with killing intent, sending a shiver down one's spine.
Clearly, Hei Ying was not willing to submit to Zhou Yan!
"Oh? Are you sure?" Zhou Yan raised an eyebrow and said indifferently.
"Hmph, I, Hei Ying, would rather die standing than live kneeling!"
Hei Ying said proudly, "Moreover, what right do you, a mere young brat, have to lecture me?"