Breaking the Masked Man

"Boom~"

The earth cracked and dust flew everywhere.

After the old demon was completely buried in the mud, he was followed by a series of heavy blows, each one deadly, all hitting vital points. The ear-piercing sound of bones cracking could be heard even by people standing a thousand meters away.

If someone were standing in front of him at this moment, they would see that the old demon's chest had been dented, several of his ribs were broken, and his head was almost unrecognizable.

Despite his weakened state, the old demon was still alive, though his aura was extremely feeble. He suddenly raised his hand to stop Yao Yan from continuing his attack, and like an old man on his deathbed, he transmitted his voice: "I admit defeat. Can you spare my life?"

"Brush~"

Yao Yan's fist, which had been about to fall, stopped in mid-air. Looking at the old man beneath him, who had been beaten beyond recognition, he was stunned. He never expected that the other party would beg for mercy. Looking at the trembling arm that the other party had raised, he was unable to bring his fist down for a moment.

Seeing this, Yao Lao and Venerable Tianhuo remained silent, leaving Yao Yan to make his own decision.

However, Yao Yan made his decision faster than they expected. He hesitated for only a few breaths before the fist that had been hanging in mid-air fell down again, this time with even more force, slamming heavily onto Yao Yan's head, accompanied by his angry shout: "Spare your mother! You're a gangster, still playing these tricks!"

"boom!"

The earth trembled violently, and the old demon's head was slammed deep into the soil.

"Bah~"

Yao Yan spat at the old demon without any manners, a hint of disdain in his eyes. He really didn't expect the old demon to beg for mercy. After all, he was a senior Seven-Star Dou Zong. If he couldn't beat him, why didn't he fight to the death? Even if he really died, wouldn't he still have a soul?

How will the younger generation of the Dou Qi Continent view such an easy surrender?

Cai Lin arrived gracefully and was stunned for a moment when she saw Yao Yan, whose temperament had changed drastically. If Yao Yan was quite gentle before, he was like a Tyrannosaurus Rex now, exuding a fierce aura. It was as if even a stray dog ​​passing by would be kicked by him.

She frowned, a hint of hesitation in her cold, beautiful eyes, and asked, "Are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I just haven't done it in a while, I couldn't help myself, ouch~" Yao Yan shook his head with a smile, but after saying that, he gasped, "That really hurts~"

The Earth Demon Old Ghost's physical body was almost destroyed by Yao Yan, and Yao Yan himself was naturally not in much better shape. Apart from his bones being intact, almost the rest of his body had been ravaged. He was almost constantly injured and healed. However, because of the previous battle, the pain was suppressed. Now that the battle was over, these feelings would naturally become clear.

Cai Lin rolled her eyes at the pretentious Yao Yan and said indifferently, "If you're not dead, then leave."

Seeing that Cai Lin didn't care about him at all, Yao Yan could only suppress his expression, feeling somewhat helpless. If it were Cai Die, she would never ignore his performance like this, especially since he was really in pain, he was just used to it.

"Be careful, those guys are coming!" Yao Lao's voice suddenly rang out, transmitting his voice to Yao Yan.

"I sensed it." Yao Yan replied calmly, his expression unchanged. His gaze then locked onto a spot, and he narrowed his eyes. "How much longer are you two going to hide? Now that the battle is over, if you have any ideas, why don't you come out and have a chat?"

"Heh heh, as expected of a seventh-grade alchemist, you could sense us even from this far away~"

With a strange laugh, the surrounding space suddenly distorted. A moment later, large swaths of black mist began to surge from all directions, accompanied by the sounds of ghosts wailing and howling. Countless ghosts appeared, and at the same time, two tall figures reappeared under the protection of countless ghosts.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the Eagle Protector of the Soul Hall, and this is my colleague, the Iron Protector. We have no intention of offending you. We are here simply to collect some souls, which is our duty as the Soul Hall. We hope you can do us a favor."

Protector Vulture slowly stepped forward, his powerful aura as a four-star Dou Zong flowing around him. His blood-red eyes stared intently at Yao Yan as he spoke slowly.

Yao Yan's appearance is different from that of a few years ago. When he left the space wormhole, he was a young man. Now he has entered his youth, and with the four different flames entering his body, his temperament and appearance are naturally very different from before.

Just like the saying that was popular in the past, money nourishes people... Similarly, ability also nourishes people.

Therefore, Protector Jiu did not immediately recognize Yao Yan as the boy he was looking for back then, nor did he connect the two. After all, the person he was asked to find only had the strength of a Great Dou Master, while this kid in front of him could cripple a Seven-Star Dou Zong. The difference between the two was too great.

"As expected, it's these scum!" Yao Lao said in a solemn tone. Although he disliked the Soul Palace, he had to admit that the other party was very strong. In terms of the number of experts alone, the Soul Palace was undoubtedly the strongest force in the Central Continent, and its subordinates were all over the Dou Qi Continent.

"So these are the people from the Soul Palace? They seem to be very knowledgeable about the soul." Venerable Heavenly Fire gave his assessment upon first meeting the people from the Soul Palace.

"brush!"

Cai Lin was already standing beside Yao Yan outside, her fighting spirit swirling around her, her gaze cold as she looked at the two of them. She didn't know much about the Soul Palace, but the two of them had chosen to appear at this time, so they must not be here to make friends. If they weren't friends, then they must be enemies.

Yao Yan is not in good condition right now, and she cannot allow these two to do anything to her.

"The Soul Palace? I've heard of it, but he's my spoils of war. You think you can take him away with just a few words? You're dreaming." Yao Yan said calmly and indifferently.

"Wishful thinking? Heh heh, this is the first time I've heard such a word. Our Soul Palace never indulges in wishful thinking. Whatever we set our minds to, we will surely accomplish. Don't think you're just a lowly seventh-grade alchemist. Even an eighth-grade alchemist is no match for the renowned Medicine Venerable, the number one alchemist in Central Continent back then..."

Vulture Guardian wanted to say something more, but Iron Guardian interrupted him directly: "Why talk to them about this? Just fight. Leave this kid to me, you deal with that woman."

Compared to the Vulture Guardian, who talks a lot, the Iron Guardian is undoubtedly a man of action, the kind who dares to think and do.

The words fell.

Iron Protector was the first to fly towards Yao Yan, his body surrounded by rolling black mist. He raised his hand and unleashed more than a dozen black chains. These chains were extremely special, as if they were made of a unique material. They emitted a chilling light, and just looking at them could make one feel the stinging pain in their soul. Clearly, these items were extremely targeted at the soul.

"Dang~"

Cai Lin flashed forward and swung her sword, slicing through the oncoming chains.

"Your opponent is me~" Guardian Vulture sneered, conjuring a ghostly claw that emanated gusts of cold wind, and slapped it at Cai Lin, blocking all the streams of fighting spirit that the opponent unleashed, while buying time for Guardian Iron.

The two had clearly worked together before and were extremely in sync.

Almost the instant the Vulture Guardian blocked the Rainbow Scales, the Iron Guardian used a unique spatial technique to directly envelop himself and Yao Yan in black mist, cutting off any possibility of outside rescue.

"Boy, how is my Myriad Ghosts Devouring Soul Domain? Do you feel like you can't absorb any energy from heaven and earth anymore? It's no wonder I slaughtered two cities; its power is truly remarkable," the Iron Protector asked in a low voice.

"So it was you who destroyed those cities before. The people of your Soul Palace are as unscrupulous as ever," Yao Yan said calmly.

"Oh? You were from Zhongzhou before?"

Iron Protector, instead of launching a direct attack, inquired with great interest. (End of Chapter)

Chapter 189. Identity Exposed

189.

The Soul Palace is a top-tier power in the Central Plains, with only the Pill Tower able to rival it.

However, the Soul Hall's reputation is not so widespread outside of the Central Plains. Very few people know about it. Or rather, unless one's strength reaches a certain level, one is not qualified to learn about these things while still alive. There are some circles that you may never know what they are, even until your death.

and so.

In the eyes of Protector Tie, this mysterious seventh-grade alchemist must be from the Central Continent. Otherwise, his strength would be inexplicable. You can't raise a true dragon by diving, especially in the Northwest Continent. Han Feng was only a sixth-grade alchemist, yet he could become emperor and dominate the Black Corner Region. This shows his strength.

"However, no matter your status, if you fall into the hands of this protector, there is only one fate for you..." Protector Tie said in a hoarse and deep voice, his eyes flashing red.

As soon as he finished speaking, his aura surged instantly. Countless chains sealed off the surrounding space, constantly blocking the influx of external energy. Even the aura within him became gloomy, with countless yin and evil energies swirling around him and yin spirits running rampant, like a ghostly realm.

"He's just a dog kept by the Soul Palace, but he's got quite the nerve~" Yao Yan said softly, a faint smile playing on his lips as he looked at Protector Tie.

"You sharp-tongued brat, you've successfully provoked me!" Iron Protector's tone suddenly turned icy, and his body rapidly expanded at a visible speed, with countless ghostly spirits swirling around him, making his aura even stronger. "I hope you'll still be this stubborn when you fall into my hands!"

"Didn't your elders from the Soul Palace summon you to come find me?" Yao Yan's gaze sharpened, and he questioned in a cold voice.

Hear the words.

The aura emanating from Iron Protector's body froze instantly. His red eyes flashed with suspicion as he stared at Yao Yan, momentarily bewildered. A flurry of information rushed through his mind, causing his swollen, burly frame to hunch. He stammered uncertainly, "You...you are..."

"Can anyone impersonate me? Although I've lost the token the teacher gave me, if this message is sent back, someone should come to pick me up."

Yao Yan stepped on the old demon demon and looked at Protector Tie, speaking calmly.

Iron Protector swallowed hard, looking at Yao Yan's calm expression. He finally saw some traces of the portrait on the other's face. He dared not be negligent any longer, and quickly approached Yao Yan, bowing and clasping his hands in greeting: "This humble one greets the young master. I have offended you before, and I hope you will forgive me."

"Don't you want to give it a try? I remember the Soul Palace should have a method of possession. I'm in extremely poor condition right now. If you make a move, you might have a chance of success." Yao Yan looked at the humbled Iron Protector in front of him and said with a faint smile.

"How dare I have such a thought... If you wish to return to the branch hall, I can lead the way!"

Iron Protector's heart trembled. The thoughts that had just arisen were instantly extinguished. Putting aside whether he could succeed, even if he did succeed, how could he hide it from the elders of the branch hall? Moreover, the other party had an extremely mysterious teacher behind him. Judging from the elders' tone, it was not difficult to tell that the other party's teacher's status was even higher than the elders'. He might even be a person at the level of the Hall Master of the Central Continent Heavenly Gang Hall!

"I came to the Black Corner Region for training, whether I go or not won't make any difference... Take this item back to the branch hall and give it to the branch hall master so he can pass it on to my teacher." Yao Yan flicked his finger and tossed a communication jade to Protector Tie.

"Yes!" Protector Tie reached out and caught it steadily, his attitude becoming increasingly respectful.

If there was any hesitation before, now there is no doubt that Yao Yan's identity is confirmed. The imposter would not have such confidence, let alone say such words.

Yao Yan said calmly, "Later, cooperate with me to put on a show. My current situation is a bit complicated, and it is not suitable for me to have too much contact with the people of the Soul Hall. I must not let others know that I have any connection with the Soul Hall."

"I will obey your orders, young master!" Protector Tie said with a hint of flattery.

"I still prefer your previous unruly self. Recover and don't let others notice anything wrong. Oh, and take the soul of this old demon demon with you too~" Yao Yan glanced at the old demon demon at his feet and could clearly sense its soul.

As a Seven-Star Dou Zong, his soul power was strengthened when he entered the Dou Zong realm. With the nurturing of Dou Qi over the years, his strength is among the high level in the mortal realm. Naturally, he is not easy to destroy, and such a soul is the soul that the Soul Hall likes the most.

Whether used to transform into a Soul Envoy or to directly extract souls, it is an excellent material.

Iron Guardian: "..."

……

Beyond the black fog.

Cai Lin and the Eagle Protector clashed violently, their battle auras fluctuating wildly, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly. This demonstrated the ruthlessness of Cai Lin's attack. She glanced at the motionless Black Ghost Realm, pursed her lips, and whispered, "Aren't you two old geezers going to make a move? If something happens to him, your hopes of resurrection will be gone!"

The old doctor and the Heavenly Fire Venerable looked at each other in silence. They also wanted to make a move, but Yao Yan wouldn't let them.

"Should we make a move? She can't hold off this Soul Palace protector for long. If this drags on, something might happen to Yao Yan!" Venerable Tianhuo said, his gaze slightly darkening.

"It would be best not to take action if possible, but if we do... we absolutely cannot leave a single survivor!"

A ruthless glint appeared in Yao Lao's eyes. He knew very well that if these two protectors were allowed to live, the news of his survival would inevitably reach the elders of the Soul Palace. At that point, it wouldn't just be one or two protectors targeting Yao Yan.

“Alright!” Venerable Heavenly Fire nodded in response.

"Another accomplice?!" Protector Vulture's eyes were filled with doubt and uncertainty. He slowed down his attacks and became wary of his surroundings. He had sensed something was wrong earlier, as if something was lurking around him. So he had been holding back some of his strength, but the hidden old man had never appeared. He couldn't figure out whether the other party really had an accomplice or not!

"Buzz!"

Just then, the black ghost realm suddenly began to fluctuate violently.

This scene instantly attracted everyone's attention. Even Cai Lin and Vulture Guardian, who were fighting, stopped and looked over. The former was concerned about Yao Yan's life or death, while the latter naturally wanted to see if Iron Guardian had succeeded.