Zhou Yan was stunned; he never expected this person to be the second young master of the Han family, known as their trash, the biological younger brother of the eldest young master Han Xuan, Han Haoyu!
However, he still maintained a stern expression and asked coldly, "I've never bothered you, and you've never bothered me. Why are you blocking my path?"
"Zhou Yan, stop playing dumb!" Han Haoyu said disdainfully. "I know you haven't received your salary this month, so you want to go out to sea to fish for money, and you want to sneak onto the East Sea dock, right?"
Zhou Yan's expression changed, and he said coldly, "Han Haoyu, I have no quarrel with you, and I can't be bothered with you. I'm leaving now!"
"Hmph! I'd like to see if you dare to leave!" Han Haoyu sneered. "I'll have someone catch you right now!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan chuckled coldly, "You'll have someone catch me?"
As Zhou Yan spoke, his body suddenly trembled. The true essence within him surged out, forming a dense halo of true essence that exuded a terrifying pressure, engulfing the surroundings.
This formidable aura caused the expressions of the guards around to change.
"You, what realm are you?" Han Haoyu asked Zhou Yan with shock and surprise.
Zhou Yan smiled proudly and replied, "You don't need to worry about it!"
"What?" Han Haoyu's expression shifted slightly. He couldn't comprehend why his cultivation was suppressed by Zhou Yan. Could it be that his cultivation speed was too fast, leading to a breakthrough in his realm?
However, according to conventional wisdom, it was difficult for ordinary people to break through their realm. After all, a normal person reaching the peak of Tier 3 spiritual power was already incredibly difficult.
Yet, the realm of the young man before him was only that of a Tier 1 martial artist; it was a miracle among miracles.
Zhou Yan looked at Han Haoyu's astonished expression and felt a hint of smugness.
This was because he had already discerned Han Haoyu's cultivation. Although Han Haoyu's cultivation was a level higher than his, he now possessed the realm of a Tier 5 martial artist.
While this realm was not comparable to the Martial Emperor realm powerhouses of the Han family, it was close.
This filled Zhou Yan with a surge of elation.
However, at this moment, he heard another voice.
"Brother, I advise you to leave! You are no match for him. Don't offer any more futile resistance!"
Zhou Yan turned his head and saw a burly, fierce-looking man in a black robe walking over from not far away.
The man appeared to be in his forties and exuded a sharp aura that commanded respect.
"You are...?" Zhou Yan asked in confusion.
"My surname is Zhao, and my name is Zhao Tian!"
Zhou Yan was slightly taken aback.
So, this man was named Zhao Tian, which explained his imposing presence.
"Brother Zhao, he was trying to capture me just now!" Zhou Yan said. "Brother Zhao, help me beat him up!"
Zhou Yan pointed at Han Haoyu, his demeanor one of imperious command, as if Zhao Tian were his subordinate.
Zhao Tian couldn't help but let out a wry smile. "This... is difficult to handle!"
"Why is it difficult to handle?" Zhou Yan asked, puzzled.
Zhao Tian was speechless. "He is the young master of the Han family, and the only grandson of the Han family's ancestor! While I am not afraid of him, his backing is the entire Han family. I dare not easily interfere in this matter!"
Upon hearing Zhao Tian's words, Zhou Yan understood his concerns.
He knew the immense influence of the Han family's ancestor.
Although the Han family's ancestor was not a Martial Emperor realm martial artist, he could challenge those in the Martial Emperor realm. At that time, Martial Emperors were like ants before the Han family's ancestor.
Therefore, Zhou Yan truly could not afford to offend the Han family.
"Then let's leave!" Zhou Yan said, looking at Han Haoyu. "However, I will remember today's humiliation!"
Han Haoyu sneered, "Zhou Yan, I will repay today's humiliation a hundredfold in the future!"
"Heh heh..." Zhou Yan chuckled coldly, then led the surrounding guards and left with great strides.
"Damn it, he actually escaped!" Han Haoyu cursed in anger, watching Zhou Yan's retreating figure.
Zhou Yan ignored Han Haoyu's words and continued with his group towards the dock, intending to find a ship to sail to the East Sea Continent.
Zhou Yan's target was the East Sea Dragon Palace on the East Sea Continent.
The East Sea Dragon Palace was the most sacred place for the dragon race in the sea.
In the hearts of the dragon race, those low-level demonic beasts were simply lowly creatures.
The East Sea Dragon Palace was home to many powerful demonic beasts, and even some demon king-level existences would emerge among them.
Such beings were certainly not to be trifled with by ordinary humans. Therefore, he needed a marine flying demonic beast that could avoid the East Sea Dragon Palace.
And in this sea area, a marine flying demonic beast had been appearing recently, which was why Zhou Yan had come to the East Sea Continent, preparing to take that marine flying demonic beast to the East Sea Dragon Palace.
This time, Zhou Yan planned to take a four-star marine flying demonic beast to the East Sea Continent.
"I can't be as careless as last time!" Zhou Yan frowned, thinking to himself.
Zhou Yan was extremely cautious.
Because, last time in the island, his strength was too weak. If it weren't for his good luck in encountering the sea snake, and then encountering the Han family's young master Han Xuan, he would have likely perished from the sea snake's venom long ago.
"Zhou Yan, you bastard! Are you seeking revenge on me?" Han Haoyu roared furiously. "Fine! Since you want to die, I'll grant you your wish!"
As he spoke, Han Haoyu drew a long sword and charged towards Zhou Yan.
Seeing this, Zhou Yan sneered, his body instantly vanishing into the air and reappearing behind Han Haoyu in the blink of an eye.
His figure flickered, and he appeared in front of Han Haoyu, then launched a punch towards him.
Hearing this, Han Haoyu reacted immediately, his long sword swiftly stabbing towards Zhou Yan's chest.
However, as soon as his sword thrust out, Zhou Yan appeared at his side.
Zhou Yan's fist directly struck Han Haoyu's sword, the immense force sending Han Haoyu staggering back several steps, a look of horror on his face.
Zhou Yan, seizing the opportunity, brought down a palm strike.
Bang!
Han Haoyu grunted and was struck by Zhou Yan's palm, flying backward and smashing through several large rocks nearby.
Zhou Yan flashed forward, appearing before Han Haoyu. He looked at the disheveled Han Haoyu and sneered dismissively, then said, "Han Haoyu, this is just a lesson. If you dare to trouble me again, I promise you'll die without a burial place!"
"You...!" Han Haoyu said through gritted teeth.
Zhou Yan's lips curved slightly. With a wave of his sleeve, he vanished into the night.
Watching Zhou Yan's retreating back, Han Haoyu gnashed his teeth in hatred but was helpless.