"How could this be!"
Seeing this scene, a trace of unconcealable shock appeared on the old man's face.
For he was a peak early stage Saint Spirit Realm powerhouse, yet now, with just his physical body, he had blocked his attack.
"Bang!"
But at this moment, a figure fell from the void like a meteorite, smashing heavily onto the ground.
"Thud!"
"Pfft!"
The moment he landed, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and Zhou Yan's face became even paler.
"Little fellow, you are truly interesting, to be able to block my attack?" The old man looked at Zhou Yan, his face filled with a deep sense of amusement.
Zhou Yan forced a wry smile and replied, "It was merely luck, junior."
Even so, Zhou Yan's eyes were still filled with shock and astonishment.
After all, the power of the old man's move was too terrifying. If it were another mid-stage Saint Spirit Realm martial artist, they would have likely perished under his single strike.
"Hahaha, little fellow, I'd say your luck is truly terrible, to run into an old monster like me. I really don't know what to say." The old man laughed heartily.
"Uh, this..."
Hearing the old man's words, Zhou Yan couldn't help but be stunned. Then, his face was filled with embarrassment, because he realized that he had been too overconfident just now.
He had initially thought his trump card was enough to deal with the old man before him, but he never expected this old man to still have such a hidden trump card.
However, such a trump card was useless against such a powerful opponent. He had underestimated the other party.
"But, this is fine too, since you can't escape anyway." Seeing Zhou Yan's embarrassed expression, the old man grinned, stomped his foot, and turned into a black streak once more, charging towards Zhou Yan at an extreme speed.
Seeing this, Zhou Yan took a deep breath, suppressing the hint of panic in his heart. Then, holding the Chi Xiao Sword, he surged towards the old man, their distance rapidly closing.
"Clang!"
When they were several hundred meters apart, their weapons collided violently, emitting a sound of metal striking metal. However, in that instant, a deafening roar suddenly echoed through the heavens and earth.
"Rumble!"
The earth-shattering roar continued, and the ancient trees around them were instantly destroyed. Dust filled the air, shrouding the entire area.
When the dust settled, Zhou Yan and the old man had each retreated five steps. However, the moment they stabilized themselves, two fierce attacks whistled towards them.
"Bang!"
Zhou Yan, wielding the Chi Xiao Sword, met the old man head-on. Two terrifying forces erupted with dreadful fluctuations, and Zhou Yan's body was sent flying back.
"Such powerful attacks!"
Zhou Yan's expression changed slightly. He had not expected the old man's attacks to be so terrifying.
"However, since I've come, how can I let you go?"
Just as Zhou Yan's body was falling and had not yet steadied, the old man's voice suddenly sounded in his ear. In the next second, his offensive descended, and the black spear once again pierced towards Zhou Yan.
"Boom!"
Seeing this, intense fighting spirit surged in Zhou Yan's eyes.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Just as the black spear was about to pierce Zhou Yan's body, Zhou Yan abruptly activated the fire element within his body. Then, streams of scorching light rings swept out, eventually forming a giant net that enveloped Zhou Yan.
"Clang clang clang!"
The black spear collided with the net of light, emitting crisp and pleasant sounds. However, the giant net trembled incessantly, and faint cracks seemed to appear.
The moment the cracks appeared, they were instantly repaired.
"As expected of a guardian of flames, you truly have some skill!"
Seeing that the net of light could withstand his attack, the old man couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Heh heh, brat, since you're somewhat capable, why don't we make a bet!" At this moment, the old man in front of Zhou Yan said with a sinister smile.
Hearing this, Zhou Yan raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion, "Bet on what?"
The old man smiled faintly and said, "If I win, you'll come with me, and all your future income will belong to me. If I lose, from now on, you will be my servant and will never be allowed to leave my side!"
"Your terms are a bit harsh!"
Hearing this, Zhou Yan shook his head.
Upon hearing this, the old man sneered and said, "Heh heh, little fellow, I now possess a trump card that can be described as heaven-defying. If you don't agree, then the only outcome for you is death!"
"Hm?"
Hearing this, Zhou Yan frowned. He had not expected this old man to utter such arrogant words.
Although he knew that this old man possessed a heaven-defying trump card, he was not a pushover either.
He was confident that even if the old man had some powerful trump cards, he could still kill him with his current strength.
However, just as he was about to retort, the old man waved his hand and said indifferently, "Little fellow, if you're unwilling, I won't force you. But let me tell you, others may not know your identity, but I do. You are my enemy!"
"And how can I allow an enemy like you to live in this world? Therefore..."
Saying this, the old man narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Little fellow, if you're sensible, then obediently kneel down and kowtow three times to me, calling me grandfather. Perhaps if I'm in a good mood, I might let you go!"
"Oh? Can I interpret this as the old fellow wanting me to kowtow to him and call him grandfather?" A curve appeared on Zhou Yan's lips.
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, the old man couldn't help but snort coldly and then mockingly said, "Little beast, it seems you're refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! Since that's the case, then I, this old man, can only personally step in and let you taste what true power is like!"
"Whoosh!"
As he spoke, the old man flickered and turned into a black streak of light, charging towards Zhou Yan.
"Boom!"
Just as the old man was about to get close to Zhou Yan, Zhou Yan suddenly looked up, clenched the Chi Xiao Sword tightly in his hand, and slashed out with his sword. Instantly, a blazing sword energy tore through the void, smashing down towards the old man.