Zhou Yan opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings. It was a cramped space, with nothing but a coffin and a set of incomplete bones.
"Huh?!"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan was surprised to find that the coffin seemed to contain a female corpse.
The corpse's skin was dry and withered, her silver hair hung down, her clothes were gone, and her body was covered with crisscrossing scars, shocking the eye, as if she had suffered torture.
What's more, this female corpse had a beautiful face, which bore a striking resemblance to Zhou Yan's, about seventy to eighty percent. Big Wind Novels
"Who... is she?"
Zhou Yan was filled with surprise. The corpse looked young, but her demeanor was elegant and dignified, her manners were proper and virtuous, possessing a noble air, and she was likely not a common woman or child.
*Swish~*
Just then, the coffin lid flipped open, revealing a lean male face, which was none other than Zhou Yan!
"I... How am I here!?"
Zhou Yan's expression was stunned, his heart pounded rapidly, and he felt that something was amiss.
Because Zhou Yan clearly remembered that he was refining the Purple Jade Dragon Marrow Pill.
And now, he found himself in this coffin!
"Could it be... this coffin is a teleportation artifact?!"
The next moment, Zhou Yan's pupils contracted violently, his face changed drastically, and he quickly stood up, trying to rush out of the coffin, but abruptly hit a transparent barrier.
*Boom!*
This barrier was thick and tough, containing strange spiritual fluctuations, and was incredibly solid.
Moreover, this barrier had a subtle, eerie fluctuation that made Zhou Yan's body stiffen, making it difficult to move.
"No... I can't!"
"I absolutely cannot stay here, or I will surely die!"
Zhou Yan mustered his last ounce of strength, struggled to get up, and fled towards the direction of the mountain gate.
*Whoosh!*
The next moment, Zhou Yan's figure flickered, his toes lightly tapped, and in a few steps, he had already covered hundreds of meters.
And at this very moment, outside the mountain gate, a violent roar could be heard, as if thousands of troops were charging.
*Rumble!*
In an instant, the mountains trembled, dust flew, and a terrifying existence descended!
"What is that?!"
Zhou Yan's face turned ashen, and he turned to look. He saw that the terrifying existence was about ten feet tall, clad in pitch-black armor, with bulging muscles, and veins coiled like dragons.
And he held a greatsword, exuding overwhelming pressure and sharpness!
Zhou Yan recognized this being. He was a loyal guard under the Sect Master Han Yun, an extremely terrifying individual, rumored to possess the strength of a Martial Lord!
"This is bad!"
"He's actually awakened!!"
Seeing this, Zhou Yan was petrified, his face ashen.
He had just taken over Zhou Yan's body, and every move of the original owner was within his knowledge, so he naturally knew Zhou Yan's character.
This guard's strength far surpassed Zhou Yan's, and he was extremely brutal and bloodthirsty!
Now, he had actually awakened, what did this signify?!
"Heh heh... Kid, we finally meet again."
At this moment, the guard grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and chuckled at Zhou Yan with a cruel gaze.
"You... you know me?!" Zhou Yan's eyes widened, his face pale, and his body trembled.
*Bang!*
The next moment, Zhou Yan felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been struck by a sledgehammer. His body was as if struck by lightning, and he was sent flying backward.
*Thump!*
Zhou Yan's body crashed heavily onto the ground, spitting blood, his face extremely pale.
"I remember your name is Zhou Yan, hehe, you are truly lucky to be alive. It was worth my spending so many years, tracking you all this way."
"Since you're still alive, I'll take your physical body."
The guard licked his crimson tongue and walked over with fierce eyes.
"No!" Zhou Yan's face turned ashen, filled with panic.
*Boom!*
In an instant, the guard raised his greatsword and swung it towards Zhou Yan's head.
"Stop!!"
Just then, an enraged roar echoed through the void.
*Roar!*
Immediately after, a giant golden ape appeared out of nowhere, swinging its massive fist, carrying terrifying might, and crashing towards the guard!
*Clang!*
The guard's arm trembled violently, almost dropping the weapon. He quickly retreated, his face filled with apprehension, and stared at the golden ape, saying coldly, "Demonic beast?!"
"Where is this?!"
Zhou Yan was also bewildered. He had only heard of the might of demonic beasts, but he never expected them to be so powerful. In fact, they were even stronger than Han Yun, a Innate Martial Lord!
"Who are you people, and why did you capture me!?"
Zhou Yan took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, trying to regain his composure, and then asked.
"Hm? You actually know my origin?!" The guard was surprised. Clearly, Zhou Yan knowing his identity caught him off guard.
"Enough nonsense, release me quickly!" Zhou Yan shouted.
The guard shook his head: "You are not qualified."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan was enraged. He pointed at the guard and cursed, "You lowly ant, I am a proud disciple of the Zhou family! How dare you disrespect me?!"
"Zhou family disciple?!"
The guard let out a sneer, his eyes filled with mockery: "Are you sure you are a disciple of the Zhou family?!"
"This..." Zhou Yan was suddenly speechless, his face turning red.
"Heh heh, stop playing dumb!"
The guard snorted coldly, sneering: "You little brat, you're a spy sent by Zhou Yan to steal the secret treasure. Zhou Yan already detected you and locked you up here to lure me here."
"You... you're spouting nonsense!"
"If I hadn't stumbled upon the 'Crimson Sky Nine Yangs Technique,' how could I have possessed your body!"
Zhou Yan rebuked, his face flushed.
"Oh? Is that so?!"
The guard sneered: "Then do you know that you have been dead for three days?!"
*Buzz!*
Zhou Yan's body trembled, and he froze instantly, his head buzzing.
"This body has been dead for three days?!"
Zhou Yan's heart pounded, finding it unbelievable.
He clearly remembered that he had just transmigrated and wasn't dead!
"You little brat, you really are fake!" The guard sneered.
"Hahaha..."
However, Zhou Yan laughed up at the sky, his eyes filled with venom, and said coldly, "Old fool, I am Zhou Yan!"
"Not only did I possess this body, but I also cultivated the 'Crimson Sky Nine Yangs Technique.' Who do you think you are, that you expect me to be your servant?!"
"You..." The guard was taken aback, his face contorted in anger, and he gritted his teeth, saying hatefully: "You still want to resist?!"
"Jie jie, however, your strength is too weak. It's best you surrender to me obediently and avoid physical pain!"
As the words fell, the guard flipped his wrist, and a battle saber appeared, emitting a cold gleam, and slashed towards Zhou Yan.
"You're seeking death!"
A sharp glint flashed in Zhou Yan's eyes, and he leaped up, his figure like lightning, dodging the saber.
"Hm?!"
Seeing Zhou Yan evade the fatal blow, the guard raised his eyebrows and looked solemn.
"Little brat, you've got some skills."
The guard snorted coldly, his gaze becoming even more piercing, and his entire aura surged, like a tide, sweeping out overwhelmingly.
*Swish!*
In an instant, the guard stomped his foot, and the entire mountain trembled.
"Get lost!" the guard roared, swinging his saber and sweeping it horizontally towards Zhou Yan.