"Who are you?" Zhou Yan asked cautiously.
He always felt this mysterious old man was somewhat strange.
"Heh heh, who I am is not important, as it is not important to you."
The mysterious old man smiled faintly.
"However, I can help you."
"As long as you agree to one condition."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan's pupils contracted.
As expected, this old man had ill intentions.
"What condition?"
He asked tentatively.
"It's very simple! I see you have outstanding talent and boundless potential, you will definitely be able to step into the Mortal Transformation Realm in the future!"
"If you are willing to become my disciple, I can guide you in martial arts and help you progress further."
The mysterious old man stood with his hands behind his back, speaking with an arrogant tone.
"Hahaha, so you are also from that place..."
Hearing this, Zhou Yan suddenly understood.
His heart was filled with intense resentment.
He finally understood.
He had encountered danger just now because Chu Yunxiong and that Ironback Wolf had joined forces.
And their target was him.
Because of his outstanding talent, he was expected to reach the Mortal Transformation Realm.
"Hmm? You know where we're from?"
Chu Yunxiong's eyes narrowed, flashing with sharp light.
Clearly, he had also noticed Zhou Yan's anomaly.
Zhou Yan's reaction suggested he knew a lot about the Linghai Sect.
Could it be that this brat had some connection with the Linghai Sect?
"Heh heh, guess?"
Zhou Yan chuckled, staring at Chu Yunxiong playfully.
"Hmph, just putting on an act!"
Chu Yunxiong's face turned cold.
Instantly, the Ironback Wolf lunged, its target the throat of Zhou Yan.
"Die."
Chu Yunxiong sneered, his eyes icy, and without hesitation, he was about to deliver a killing blow.
He would not allow any accidents to happen.
Zhou Yan's value far exceeded that of the spirit stone mine.
If Zhou Yan escaped, he wouldn't be able to take the spirit stone mine smoothly, and might even invite trouble.
Therefore, he had to eliminate the root of the problem!
"It's over!"
Zhou Yan closed his eyes, a wave of intense despair washing over him.
A sharp blade light suddenly descended, fierce and unparalleled, directly severing the Ironback Wolf's neck.
The Ironback Wolf howled and died on the spot.
Blood splattered everywhere.
"Chu Yunxiong, how dare you!"
Zhou Yan opened his eyes and roared in anger.
He hadn't expected Chu Yunxiong to be so audacious as to actually try to kill him to silence him.
"Hmph, a mere ant, dares to provoke me?"
Chu Yunxiong snorted dismissively.
In his eyes, Zhou Yan was already a lamb to the slaughter, unable to cause any trouble.
Chu Yunxiong strode forward, reaching out to grab Zhou Yan.
He wanted to take this opportunity to completely annihilate Zhou Yan.
"You wish!"
However, at this moment, Zhou Yan's eyes suddenly changed, revealing a ferocious expression as he fiercely resisted.
"Brat, you dare..."
Chu Yunxiong's face changed greatly.
"Hahaha, Chu Yunxiong, you've stumbled this time."
Zhou Yan laughed heartily to the sky.
As his palm flipped, light flowed within it.
A talisman appeared, its radiance dazzling.
It was a fifth-grade spirit talisman.
Zhou Yan's eyes flashed with ferocity, he let out a sharp cry and activated the talisman.
Instantly, the talisman burned, producing a deafening roar.
Then, flames spread across the sky, engulfing the entire dense forest. Blazing heat swept in all directions, forming a sea of crimson fire that incinerated everything.
Amidst the blazing flames, Chu Yunxiong's robes fluttered, and crisp cracking sounds came from within his body.
His protective aura shattered inch by inch, completely burned away.
Finally, even the golden chest plate on his chest could not withstand such terrifying power and was shattered.
Chu Yunxiong spat out a mouthful of blood, stumbled, and retreated several steps, his face filled with horror.
His eyes held disbelief.
"How is this possible?"
"How can you possess such a talisman?"
"Who exactly are you?"
His heart churned with immense waves.
A fifth-grade spirit talisman was equivalent to the attack of a martial artist at the eighth or ninth level of the Innate Realm.
Moreover, its power was terrifying!
Even he, a martial master at the seventh level of the Mortal Transformation Realm, could not withstand it.
This little beast actually possessed such a treasure?
"Hahaha, you want to know?"
"You're about to die!"
Zhou Yan laughed maniacally, his expression growing wild.
His figure flickered, and using the footwork from the "Dragon Elephant Sacred Art," he rapidly charged towards Chu Yunxiong, launching a fierce attack.
A long sword, emitting cold light, pierced through the void and struck.
Chu Yunxiong punched out, colliding with the flying sword, sparks flying.
Stomp, stomp, stomp!
After the exchange, Zhou Yan was immediately thrown back three zhang. His body trembled, and his face showed shock.
Although he had activated the fifth-grade spirit talisman and his strength had increased significantly, he was still no match for Chu Yunxiong.
The gap was too vast.
At this moment, Chu Yunxiong threw another punch, sending Zhou Yan retreating again.
"Damn it!"
Zhou Yan's heart sank.
He hadn't expected Chu Yunxiong's strength to be so formidable!
"Zhou Yan, today, you are destined to die!"
Chu Yunxiong's gaze was sinister, a cruel and cold smile on his lips.
Suddenly, his figure flashed with incredible speed, appearing before Zhou Yan in an instant and striking out with his palm.
Zhou Yan could not evade in time and took the full force of the palm strike.
"Scram!"
Zhou Yan roared, his eyes red, looking deranged as he tried to break free.
Unfortunately, his strength was too weak to escape. He could only watch as the palm strike landed.
"Zhou Yan, die!"
Chu Yunxiong sneered, increasing the power of his palm, intending to kill Zhou Yan with a single blow.
However, at this moment, a dark shadow flashed by, swift as a phantom. It appeared instantly and a fist shot out, colliding with Chu Yunxiong's palm.
"Ah!"
Chu Yunxiong grunted, his arm went numb, the tiger's mouth burst open, and his entire right arm lost all sensation.
"Who are you?"
Chu Yunxiong's face darkened, and he growled.
"Who I am? You are not qualified to know."
Zhou Yan's eyes flickered, and he suddenly sneered, "However, I know that today, you are destined to perish!"
As the words fell, a hint of ruthlessness flashed across Zhou Yan's face.
Then, gritting his teeth, he took out several talismans from his embrace and flung them out fiercely.
Instantly, these talismans exploded, emitting brilliant firelight.
This firelight condensed together, forming a massive fireball that enveloped Chu Yunxiong.
"Not good!"
Chu Yunxiong's face changed.
The next moment, he exerted force with his legs and darted rapidly into the depths of the mountain forest.
Whoosh!
The blazing fire light drew an arc in the air, pursuing him.
"Cough cough, this good-for-nothing, at least has some conscience."
Seeing this, Zhou Yan's heart settled slightly.
"However, this guy's cultivation technique is indeed domineering."
"Not only is his defense superb, but his recovery ability is also terrifying."
Zhou Yan murmured to himself.
Just now, he had risked injury to activate the fifth-grade spirit talisman, and only then managed to barely block Chu Yunxiong's attack.
Anyone else would have long since turned into dust.
"Huh?"
Abruptly, Zhou Yan frowned.
He vaguely heard the sound of faint footsteps in the distance, seemingly approaching.
"Don't care anymore."
"I'll leave this place first."