"Not intentional? Heh, I think you did it on purpose. You actually tried to kill our young master just now!" the demon race member sneered coldly upon hearing the explanation from the Devil Emperor's Mansion powerhouse.
"This, this, this is absolutely impossible. I was just speaking casually."
Upon hearing the demon race powerhouse's words, the Devil Emperor's Mansion expert panicked and quickly retorted.
"Speaking casually? Do you take me for a fool? You can say such things so lightly?"
The demon race powerhouse snorted coldly and then struck the chest of the Devil Emperor's Mansion expert with a palm.
"Crack!"
Instantly, the sound of shattered bones could be heard from the Devil Emperor's Mansion expert's chest. He then exploded and died, leaving no trace of his body.
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but gasp, their faces filled with lingering fear.
"So powerful! That fellow is actually a peak sixth-tier powerhouse!"
"So formidable! Can there truly be such a powerful martial artist in this world?"
"If such a powerhouse were in our territory, they would be a supreme master capable of ruling the entire continent!"
"Indeed, and he doesn't seem very old. Could it be that his master is a seventh-tier powerhouse?!"
As the surrounding demon race powerhouses discussed, the human powerhouses who were rescued by Zhou Yan also exclaimed with lingering fear.
Although they didn't know Zhou Yan, they were aware of his strength.
Moreover, they had personally witnessed how the expert from the Devil Emperor's Mansion was defeated by Zhou Yan.
This filled their hearts with immense awe, because, in their impression, Zhou Yan was undoubtedly a top-tier prodigy, a true monstrous talent.
They could rack their brains but couldn't fathom who could have taught such a disciple.
"Alright, let's go back and report."
The demon race powerhouse glanced at the human powerhouses below and said in a deep voice. He then took the lead in flying towards the distant demon palace, followed closely by the many demon race powerhouses behind him.
...
On the summit of another mountain peak.
"Indeed, Zhou Yan is worthy of being the future hope of our Heavenly Demon Hall. In just half a year, he has already reached the sixth-tier realm!"
"Truly terrifying! I remember last time, someone from our Devil Emperor's Hall underwent a test, and his cultivation was only at the early fifth-tier. In just this short half a year, he has broken through to the sixth-tier realm! This is simply astonishing!"
"Yes, this time, our Devil Emperor's Hall will have a new peerless powerhouse!"
At this moment, the black-robed man murmured with a solemn expression.
"Is that so? I don't think so!" At this moment, a frivolous and lazy voice echoed on the mountain peak.
Hearing this, the black-robed man frowned and shifted his gaze to the source of the sound.
There, Zhou Yan stood with a calm expression, a playful smile on his lips, looking at them.
"Oh? Brother Zhou Yan?"
Upon seeing Zhou Yan, the black-robed man asked with a hint of surprise.
"Heh heh, friends from the Devil Emperor's Hall."
Seeing the black-robed man, Zhou Yan clasped his fists in greeting.
"Heh heh, Brother Zhou Yan's strength is truly admirable!" the black-robed man said with a smile.
"Let's dispense with the pleasantries. Since you are from the Devil Emperor's Hall, there's no need for us to beat around the bush. Today, I have sought you out for one matter!" Zhou Yan said with a smile.
"Oh? And what matter is that?"
Upon hearing Zhou Yan's words, the black-robed man asked with a smile.
"To be honest with you, a group of demon race members ahead of me wanted to kill my friend, but I repelled them. Therefore, I would like to ask you to help me find them, what do you say?"
"Hahaha..."
As soon as Zhou Yan finished speaking, the black-robed man burst into laughter and then waved his hand, saying, "Alright, no problem. Since Brother Zhou Yan has spoken, I naturally have to give him face."
"So, I'll be waiting for you here then."
Zhou Yan smiled and then moved his body, sitting cross-legged on the ground, quietly waiting for them.
Seeing this, the black-robed man waved his hand and instructed the many demon race powerhouses below, "You, follow me!"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, the many demon race powerhouses nodded in unison and then swiftly rushed towards Zhou Yan's side.
Seeing this, the black-robed man shook his head and chuckled, "My junior brother..."
"However, he does have the capital to be arrogant, after all, he carries too many miracles on him."
Under everyone's watchful gaze, those demon race powerhouses quickly rushed over, then stopped around Zhou Yan, staring at him warily, ready for battle.
Zhou Yan smiled faintly at their reaction and said, "It seems you understand my intentions."
"Hahaha..."
Upon hearing Zhou Yan's words, the black-robed man let out a hearty laugh and then slowly said, "That's right, I understand Brother Zhou Yan's intentions. However, we are not here to fight Brother Zhou Yan this time."
Zhou Yan nodded upon hearing the black-robed man's words and said, "That's right, I don't want to fight you either. This time, I just want you to help me find those few demon race members!"
"Heh heh, then I must thank Brother Zhou Yan for his trust. Now, you lead the way first, we will follow you to capture those demon race members." the black-robed man said with a smile.
"Good!"
Zhou Yan nodded in agreement and then turned around, leading the way forward.
"Brother Zhou Yan, please!"
Seeing Zhou Yan's actions, the black-robed man smiled slightly and then waved his large sleeve, gesturing for everyone to follow.
Seeing this, everyone quickly followed.
...
A mountain filled with towering rocks.
On the summit of this mountain stood an immensely large platform, which was currently densely packed with various powerhouses. They were all core disciples of the Devil Emperor's Hall.
In the center of the platform sat a young man dressed in luxurious brocade robes. This young man appeared to be around thirty years old, with a handsome face and eyes as dark as the abyss, drawing one in with a single glance, unfathomable.
At this moment, behind the young man stood several figures, and next to those figures stood a group of demon race powerhouses, who looked at the young man with utmost respect and admiration.