In a brief moment, Zhou Yan had defeated the four Grandmaster realm experts, leaving them lying on the ground, on the verge of death.
"This kid is too strange!"
"Quick, run!"
The remaining Grandmaster realm expert, terrified beyond measure, immediately turned and fled.
"Hmph! Since you've come, don't even think about leaving."
Zhou Yan sneered, his eyes flashing with cold light.
"Whoosh!"
In the next instant, he moved with incredible speed, closing the distance in a flash. His right fist shot out, like a cannonball.
*Bang!*
With a thunderous roar, his fist pierced through the air and slammed into the Grandmaster expert's back. The man cried out in agony, spewing blood as he tumbled to the ground.
"Pfft!"
Then, Zhou Yan stomped on the ground, leaping into the air. A whip-like kick swept out, sending the Grandmaster expert flying.
*Splat!*
The Grandmaster expert's chest caved in, his ribs snapped, and he died on the spot.
"So powerful!"
Witnessing this, the three of them, Xu Yuanliang, were utterly stunned.
Especially Wu Yuxuan and Xu Yuanliang, their beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.
These Grandmaster realm experts, usually so high and mighty, like gods.
Yet now, in Zhou Yan's hands, they were utterly defenseless.
It was simply unbelievable!
"Thank you, Brother Zhou Yan, for saving our lives!"
Xu Yuanliang quickly came to his senses. He bowed deeply, his expression sincere and filled with awe.
Though he was usually arrogant and unruly, he was not foolish.
"It was nothing."
Zhou Yan waved his hand, unconcerned.
At this moment, his eyelids flickered as he looked ahead.
Within his line of sight, two ferocious beasts were locked in combat, the scent of blood filling the air.
Beside the two beasts were five spiritual herbs.
"This is a fifth-grade spiritual herb, the Azure Blood Golden Lotus!"
"It can be used to refine a sixth-grade Body Tempering Pill, which can enhance a martial artist's physique and improve their aptitude!"
Zhou Yan's pupils contracted as he muttered to himself.
The Body Tempering realm was the final stage for human martial artists.
Once a martial artist entered the Body Tempering realm, they could undergo a metamorphosis, gaining even greater strength.
Even an ordinary person, after consuming the spiritual herb, would be reborn with exceptional talent.
"Hahaha!"
"The Azure Blood Golden Lotus belongs to me!"
Seeing this, the Grandmaster expert was overjoyed.
He laughed heartily, leaping into the air, and charged towards the Azure Blood Golden Lotus.
"Hmph, wishful thinking."
Zhou Yan's eyes flashed with a sharp glint. He stepped forward.
His figure was like lightning, like a shooting star. In the blink of an eye, he appeared before the Azure Blood Golden Lotus.
*Rumble!*
Then, Zhou Yan reached out and took the Azure Blood Golden Lotus into his possession.
"Brother Zhou Yan, you… you actually stole my treasure!"
At this moment, the Grandmaster expert's expression contorted with rage, and he gritted his teeth as he shouted.
"Who said this spiritual herb belongs to you?"
Zhou Yan turned around, his face expressionless, and said.
"You scoundrel, you're courting death!"
The Grandmaster expert was utterly enraged. He could no longer hold back, directly channeling his internal qi and unleashing a punch.
*Bang!*
His fist strike was fierce, like a hammer, and it slammed hard into Zhou Yan's chest.
*Crack!*
A crisp sound echoed.
"Pfft!"
Zhou Yan spat out a mouthful of blood, his body trembling violently, nearly falling to the ground.
"Hmm?"
But soon, his expression turned complex.
He saw that on his body, a peculiar rune flickered with a brilliant light, deflecting the Grandmaster expert's attack.
This was the protective magical garment Zhou Yan wore!
It was bestowed by his ancestor in the secret realm.
Although it was a damaged magical artifact, its defensive power was still immensely powerful, even sturdier than ordinary spirit artifacts.
"You're wearing armor?"
The Grandmaster expert's eyes gleamed with greed.
The armor on Zhou Yan must be worth a fortune. If he could snatch it, he could easily sell it for tens of millions.
Then, he could buy a mansion and live out his remaining years in peace.
"Heh heh…"
Looking at the Grandmaster expert, a mocking smile played on Zhou Yan's lips.
"A mere piece of armor cannot stop me?"
At this moment, the Grandmaster expert sneered. He moved swiftly, pouncing forward.
"Die!"
His eyes flashed with cold light. His right claw extended, aiming for Zhou Yan's throat.
With this claw strike, he could easily decapitate Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan's expression was indifferent. His right arm shot out, as if forged from steel, and slammed forward.
Instantly, the two collided.
The Grandmaster expert felt as if he had been struck by lightning. His body trembled violently, and he staggered back seven or eight steps.
"What?"
At this sight, his face changed drastically.
His full-power strike had been so easily blocked by Zhou Yan.
"Break!"
Zhou Yan's eyes were sharp. Without any hesitation, he flashed forward.
His palm seemed to possess infinite power. He unleashed a palm strike, carrying terrifying pressure, and directly imprinted it on the Grandmaster expert's chest.
The sound of cracking bones echoed. Immediately after, the Grandmaster expert's chest caved in, his entire body disintegrated, and he died on the spot.
Seeing this, Xu Yuanliang, Wang Peng, and the young woman all gasped, their faces filled with shock.
This Grandmaster expert had cultivated for over twenty years and was considered incredibly powerful.
Yet, in Zhou Yan's hands, he couldn't even last three moves.
Such strength was simply too formidable.
"Zhou Yan, who exactly are you, and why are you opposing us?"
Xu Yuanliang's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but ask.
"And why were you trying to kill me?"
Zhou Yan glanced at Xu Yuanliang and said coldly.
"You…"
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, Xu Yuanliang was rendered speechless.
Indeed. They had come to seize spiritual herbs and eliminate rivals along the way. Theoretically, Zhou Yan was also an enemy.
"Brother Zhou Yan, it was all a misunderstanding earlier. Please don't hold it against me."
After a moment of hesitation, Xu Yuanliang quickly lowered his head and said with a fawning smile.
"Hmph, a misunderstanding?"
Zhou Yan crossed his arms and snorted coldly.
"Today's matter requires an explanation."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Hearing this, Xu Yuanliang's face turned pale, and sweat beaded on his forehead.
"Brother Zhou Yan, I was wrong. I am willing to pay any price, just spare my dog's life."
After speaking, Xu Yuanliang bowed deeply, showing utmost respect.
"You know what's good for you!"
Zhou Yan nodded, then said:
"Hand over your storage rings!"
"Yes!"
Xu Yuanliang, as if granted a great pardon, immediately took out three storage rings from his own.
These were items he had acquired through冒险 in the secret realm.
"Buzz!"
Zhou Yan flicked his hand, tossing one of the storage rings to Xu Yuanliang.
"There are three hundred Spirit Gathering Pills here, along with a top-grade treasure weapon. Take this for now."
Zhou Yan said indifferently.
Spirit Gathering Pills were precious medicinal herbs for healing.
A single pill could heal hidden injuries and remove toxins, with excellent results.
Zhou Yan had obtained dozens of Spirit Gathering Pills in the secret realm and couldn't possibly use them all. Giving some to Xu Yuanliang and the others wasn't much.
After all, he also had to support little Nannan.
As for the treasure weapon, it was also obtained in the secret realm.
This saber was four feet long and half an inch wide, silver-white all over, emanating a sharp blade aura, incredibly keen.