"Hmph, that's all there is to it."
Zhou Yan sneered as he looked at the shattered pillar of light ahead.
"All there is to it?"
Upon hearing Zhou Yan's dismissive words, Elder Zhou Xuan nearly spat up blood. He let out a cold snort and his figure flickered out once more.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Elder Zhou Xuan's figure darted through the surrounding space, and then countless more terrifying offensives rained down upon Zhou Yan.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
With a swing of his arm, Zhou Yan blocked them all.
"Elder Zhou Xuan, it seems you don't hold your clan's heirloom in high regard."
Sensing Elder Zhou Xuan's attacks becoming more ferocious, Zhou Yan said with a smile, "Since that's the case, I'll let you witness the power of your heirloom!"
With that, Zhou Yan's body suddenly expanded. To the astonished gazes of all, his entire form transformed into a streak of black light in an instant, soaring rapidly into the sky.
As Zhou Yan's body swelled, an even more surging energy swept out, causing the surrounding space to tremble violently.
This anomaly made the faces of all the Zhou family clansmen turn pale, their pupils constricting, their eyes filled with shock.
"The Zhou family's heirloom, Zhou Yan has actually unleashed it to this extent!"
"Is this Zhou Yan trying to fight Elder Zhou Xuan to the death?"
"No way! How is that possible? Elder Zhou Xuan is a genuine peak Fusion Stage fifth layer cultivator."
"Has Zhou Yan gone mad, trying to face him head-on!"
"I advise you not to get involved. Given Zhou Yan's personality, he'll definitely do it."
"......"
Listening to the clansmen's discussions, Elder Zhou Xuan's face showed no trace of fear. Instead, overwhelming joy surged through him, as if he already saw Zhou Yan kneeling and begging for mercy.
Elder Zhou Xuan knew that Zhou Yan's cultivation was only at the early Fusion Stage sixth layer, while he himself had reached the peak Fusion Stage fifth layer.
Before him, Zhou Yan was no threat at all!
"Hmph! Zhou Yan, today I will make you understand the might of our Zhou family!"
As his voice fell, Elder Zhou Xuan's hand seals shifted, and his golden fist, carrying a terrifying aura, slammed fiercely towards Zhou Yan.
Upon the golden fist, golden runes emerged, appearing incredibly strange.
"Elder Zhou Xuan, do you think these petty tricks of yours can defeat me?"
Facing the golden fist carrying a ferocious wind, Zhou Yan sneered. Then, behind him, a golden sun hung in the sky, emitting an incredibly scorching heat.
The golden sun slowly rotated within the golden light, and then streaks of crimson flame spewed forth.
"This... this is the Blazing Sun Scorching Heaven!"
"How is this possible? This secret technique, even our Zhou family's supreme divine ability cannot be wielded!"
"Zhou Yan can actually use it? Has he also learned our Zhou family's supreme divine ability?"
"Impossible! Although Zhou Yan has talent, it's only talent. And even if he mastered the supreme divine ability, he would absolutely not comprehend the Supreme Realm, let alone cultivate it!"
"......"
Upon seeing Zhou Yan unleash such a divine ability, the Zhou family clansmen were shocked.
They knew that even Elder Zhou Xuan had only cultivated to the third layer of the Fusion Stage, and perhaps not even much into the fourth.
Therefore, this was something everyone present clearly understood.
And Zhou Yan, being only at the sixth layer of the Fusion Stage, even with heaven-defying talent, could not possibly learn such a secret technique.
"Boom!"
As the clansmen were still in astonishment, the golden sun before Zhou Yan exploded, transforming into countless golden sparks.
"What?!"
Seeing this, Elder Zhou Xuan's eyes widened, a look of disbelief on his face as he cried out.
He had initially thought that he could defeat Zhou Yan with just the clan's heirloom.
But now, Zhou Yan had actually shattered his heirloom, which was practically slapping him in the face.
"Damn you, bastard!"
"Zhou Yan, how dare you defy my orders! You're seeking death!"
Elder Zhou Xuan's furious roar echoed, causing the Zhou family clansmen to tremble, fearing he would vent his anger on them.
"Heh heh, Elder Zhou Xuan, the power of your clan's heirloom seems to be quite good."
However, facing Elder Zhou Xuan's furious roar, Zhou Yan remained unhurried, calmly stating, "But your combat experience is truly lacking."
"You dare to insult me!"
Hearing Zhou Yan's taunt, Elder Zhou Xuan's eyes instantly turned sinister, staring at Zhou Yan with icy coldness.
"So what if I insult you?"
"In your eyes, does the fame of Elder Zhou Xuan matter that much?"
"Or do you believe your clan's heirloom is enough to crush me, Zhou Yan?"
"Hahaha!"
"Elder Zhou Xuan, you think too highly of yourself. Your clan's heirloom is merely a mortal spiritual artifact. If you had the ability to elevate it to an immortal artifact, perhaps you might have been able to injure me, Zhou Yan."
"But, unfortunately, your strength is still far from sufficient."
Upon hearing Zhou Yan's mockery, Elder Zhou Xuan's face turned extremely ashen, his eyes filled with a ferocious glint.
"Zhou Yan, today, I will surely kill you!"
"Boom!"
As his voice fell, Elder Zhou Xuan's fist radiated a golden light, and then his fist, like a meteor, slammed fiercely towards Zhou Yan.
"Bang!"
However, just as Elder Zhou Xuan's fist was about to reach Zhou Yan, brilliant golden light erupted from Zhou Yan's body, enveloping him. Thus, Elder Zhou Xuan's fist ultimately slammed hard against Zhou Yan's protective aura.
"Crack!"
As the golden protective aura was shattered, a wisp of blood seeped from the corner of Zhou Yan's mouth, and his body retreated a few steps.
"Hiss~!"
Seeing this, the Zhou family clansmen couldn't help but gasp, their faces filled with deep apprehension.
"Such strong defense! It even withstood Elder Zhou Xuan's full-power strike."
"Just how powerful is Zhou Yan's strength?"
"......"
Looking at Zhou Yan who had retreated, Elder Zhou Xuan's pupils suddenly constricted, a look of unconcealed shock appearing in his eyes.
"You actually blocked it?"
"How is this possible?!"
"My clan's heirloom is considered a top-grade immortal artifact, the very best kind! Your protective aura actually blocked my full-power strike? How is this possible?!"