Breaking the Masked Man

"What do you mean, little brother?"

The burly, one-eyed man stared at Yao Yan, his tone slightly hardened, and questioned her.

Yao Yan smiled, looked at the other person, and said softly, "Why ask when you already know the answer? You've already killed them to silence them, and you're still asking me why? Don't you think that's absurd? But thank you anyway for helping me deal with these troubles. Otherwise, if I had to kill them one by one, it would have taken a lot of time."

Upon hearing this, the burly man's forehead veins throbbed. He hadn't expected the other party to see through the truth so quickly. The mercenaries on the ground were indeed his doing. Whether they succeeded or not, their ultimate fate was to be wiped out by him. Unlike the mercenaries' understanding of the Medicine Clan, those who had reached the Douhuang level knew very well just how powerful the Medicine Clan was.

Compared to the major powers on the surface of the Dou Qi Continent, the Medicine Clan and the other imperial clans that are on par with it are the true kings.

Back then, he had one of his eyes gouged out because he offended a disciple of the Medicine Clan...

“Young brother of the Medicine Clan, you seem to have misunderstood something. I am Mu Xiao, one of the managers dispatched by the Shennong Sect to Shennong City. I learned of your whereabouts because you purchased some items in my jurisdiction. I only just received news of the mercenaries' attempt to ambush you today, hence my late arrival.”

"Given the relationship between the Shennong Sect and the Medicine Clan, I am naturally responsible for your safety within my jurisdiction..."

Mu Xiao was in turmoil, but his face showed a hint of helplessness. He pointed to the mercenaries around him and began to explain to Yao Yan.

This was an explanation he had already come up with, and even if the Medicine Clan were to interrogate him, this explanation would be perfect.

"Finished explaining?"

Yao Yan's smile faded, and his dark eyes seemed to see through people's hearts as he calmly watched Mu Xiao's performance.

Mu Xiao frowned and fell silent. He sensed that Yao Yan wasn't the type of person who liked to hear explanations. Yao Yan was the kind of person who believed whatever he thought was right. This type of person was quite common in the Dou Qi Continent. As long as you had enough strength and influence, you didn't need to listen to other people's explanations.

The final interpretation right always rests with the person with the most power.

Yao Yan beckoned to Mu Xiao with his finger, a burning fighting spirit gradually appearing in his eyes, and said, "Come on, let's have a fight."

Mu Xiao's gaze narrowed slightly as he looked at the excessively handsome young man before him. He hadn't expected the other party to utter such words, which stirred a murderous intent within him. If he hadn't known that the other party was a member of the Medicine Clan and was very likely a genius of high status, he would have rushed up right now to teach the other party how to speak and then tortured him until he was unrecognizable.

But reason prevailed, and he forced a smile, which he thought was kind: "Young man, you've really misunderstood."

Yao Yan, however, had no intention of wasting words. He disliked talking too much nonsense with irrelevant people, especially enemies.

"whoosh"

As he unleashed the movement technique "Dragon's Roar," he swiftly charged towards the Wood Owl, simultaneously activating his Vajra Indestructible Body. Accompanied by the roar of surging blood and qi within his body, his skin instantly transformed into an indestructible bronze color, further increasing his speed—a result of the comprehensive enhancement of his physical strength.

The speed was so fast that a look of shock appeared in Mu Xiao's eyes. The next moment, Yao Yan was already in front of him. There were no dazzling fighting techniques, only simple and unadorned fists and that terrifying power.

Punch out.

It slammed heavily between the arms of the wooden owl, the terrifying force causing the surrounding air to explode and also causing the wooden owl to be thrown backward, thus dissipating its power.

Is this a body-refining combat technique?

How could that be? How old is this kid?

Mu Xiao's gaze darkened slightly as he looked at the bronze-colored youth. He couldn't help but feel jealous, because the youth's fighting spirit level was at most that of a Great Dou Master, yet his physical strength was comparable to that of a Dou Emperor. How much resources would it take to cultivate his body to such a level at such a young age?

Body-refining combat techniques are not something ordinary people can handle.

It requires not only physical talent, but also a huge amount of cultivation resources. If these resources were used to cultivate battle qi, it would be enough to cultivate to the same level as body refinement, or even higher. Moreover, battle qi itself has the effect of body refinement. Therefore, only those who are not short of cultivation resources dare to cultivate in this way!

While he was deep in thought, Yao Yan attacked again, forcing Mu Xiao to unfold his battle wings and take off.

This is a way to distance myself from Yao Yan.

Mu Xiao didn't want to continue entangled with Yao Yan. No matter how jealous and angry he was, he couldn't change Yao Yan's identity and status. To reach such a level at such a young age, Yao Yan was someone he couldn't afford to offend, not even the Shennong Sect behind him.

Think of this.

Mu Xiao, feeling he had to back down, cupped his hands and said, "Young brother, since you don't trust me, then I'll take my leave."

After saying that, he turned to leave.

"Medicine farmers, seal off this space."

Yao Yan glanced at Mu Xiao, who was about to leave, and snorted coldly. At the same time, he stomped his feet on the ground and used pure physical strength instead of battle qi to unleash the movement technique "Dragon's Roar," charging towards Mu Xiao while stepping on the air.

This is something he figured out recently.

The only drawback is that it puts too much strain on the body, making it far less convenient and comfortable to use than fighting spirit.

However, Yao Yan was not worried about the burden being too heavy, and even felt it wasn't enough, because his body contained a large amount of the medicinal power of the Body Tempering Pill, plus the power of the Spirit Clan's Dou Di bloodline and the body tempering effect of the Illusionary Gold Fire, which could quickly heal all hidden injuries. He only felt that the body tempering speed was too slow, and the waterfall washing was no longer effective. Only by fighting head-on with people or magical beasts could he speed up the body tempering progress.

The three-star Dou Huang in front of him was the target he had chosen.

The strength is just right.

He wants to use the other party to step into the second level of the Vajra Indestructible Body!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 28 Unleashing Potential

Herb farmers? Sealed space?!

Just as Mu Xiao was about to leave, he heard Yao Yan's words and his heart skipped a beat. Goosebumps rose all over his body instantly, and he felt a suffocating sense of facing death. Without any hesitation, he unleashed his fighting spirit, activated his Fighting Spirit Wings, and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards Shennong City.

It's a pity it's too late.

High in the sky, a figure appeared out of nowhere. He stood on the void, which rippled like the surface of water. He raised his hand and made a clenching motion, instantly sealing off the space within a radius of dozens of miles. The invisible spatial barrier was like a giant bowl placed on the ground.

"brush!"

Mu Xiao stopped in mid-air with a grim expression, looking at the sealed space. He couldn't help but look up at the figure in the sky and cupped his hands to explain, "Senior of the Medicine Clan, there may be some misunderstanding. Please allow me to explain, considering that I am a disciple of the Shennong Sect."

The herbalist, standing on the void, made no move to speak, indifferently waiting for the end of this desperate struggle.

at the same time.

A rapid whooshing sound came from behind Mu Xiao. Yao Yan rushed over, stepping on the air. With each change of position, the air beneath his feet seemed to explode. At the same time, his eyes, filled with burning fighting spirit, fixed on him.

Are they using me as a whetstone?!

Mu Xiao instantly understood the other party's intention, and an indescribable sense of frustration and resentment welled up in his heart. However, he had no choice but to suppress it and even had to actively cooperate with Yao Yan to help him cultivate body-refining fighting techniques. He clenched his fists, and a light golden fighting aura swirled around his body as he suppressed his anger and said in a low voice, "Senior, aren't you worried that I'll cripple him?!"

Unfortunately, no one answered his question. The only response he received was Yao Yan's fist, a powerful punch that made his arm ache.

"Oh shit!"

Mu Xiao was also completely enraged. He cursed inwardly, and at the same time, his fighting spirit surged. He raised his hand and condensed a golden palm print several feet in size, which he slammed down on Yao Yan. As if swatting a fly, he pressed Yao Yan to the ground, crushing everything in his path.

With a deafening roar, the ground trembled violently.

Mu Xiao felt no joy; instead, his breathing quickened. He looked up at the herbalist in mid-air, worried that this mysterious powerhouse might slap him to death.

However, the other party did not make any move.

Instead, Yao Yan's laughter came from below: "The power of a Dou Huang is indeed strong, hahaha."

Laughter followed.

A disheveled Yao Yan appeared in Mu Xiao's sight. His clothes were somewhat torn, but his aura was unaffected, and he didn't even have any real injuries. At the same time, the light in his eyes grew brighter and more intense as he stared intently at him.

Yao Yan patted his clothes and chuckled, "Come down. My movement techniques aren't very agile in the air. Fight me without using your battle wings. If you can beat me to the point of losing my fighting ability, I'll let you go, how about that?"

He could tell that Mu Xiao was hesitant to attack him with full force, which was clearly not what he wanted.

"Is this true?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiao's eyes lit up with hope, and he said in a deep voice.

"Lying to you is meaningless to me."

Yao Yan said softly.

Mu Xiao glanced at the herbalist, pondered for a moment, and then landed on Yao Yan. He knew he had no choice but to gamble on Yao Yan's compliance with the agreement. As for taking the opportunity to tie Yao Yan up and threaten the herbalist with his life to let him go, such behavior would be extremely foolish in front of a powerhouse at the Dou Zong level or above.

Yao Yan stretched his shoulders, then took out a Grade 6 Body Tempering Pill from his storage ring and swallowed it. As the golden flames around him surged, the effects of the Body Tempering Pill began to circulate throughout his body. He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and said in a deep voice, "Let's begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he launched an attack on Mu Xiao, still using his simple and unadorned fist.

The first level of the Vajra Indestructible Body can only shatter the air; only by reaching the second level can it distort space and even unleash devastating air cannons.

"Boom boom"

The two engaged in a fierce battle, creating a tremendous commotion.

Yao Yan felt increasingly satisfied as he fought, turning every part of his body into a deadly weapon, relentlessly attacking Mu Xiao's vitals without holding back in the slightest.

Mu Xiao grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed, because he could clearly sense that Yao Yan's power was constantly increasing, seemingly without limit. It was as if the opponent's body possessed infinite potential, and with each battle, the power contained within his body surged forth.

At first, he could dominate his opponent and easily knock them away, but now, his opponent can actually withstand his attacks.

Simply outrageous.

He even had a delusion that if he continued playing like this, he would be the one who ultimately lost.

Wood Owl decided to stop holding back and finish off his opponent in one move.

"Mid-level Profound Rank - Sharp Golden Feather!"

Mu Xiao mentally shouted, took a few steps back to increase the distance between himself and Yao Yan, and at the same time formed a hand seal. His fighting spirit surged out rapidly, condensing into hundreds of sharp golden wings in front of him. They shone brightly in the sunlight and enveloped Yao Yan in the next moment.

Yao Yan's gaze sharpened, and he released his soul power to capture the golden wings while simultaneously smashing them with his fist. However, there were simply too many golden wings attacking him.

Soon, the golden wings engulfed him, bombarding his body like a violent storm.

"Lie down!"

Mu Xiao's eyes were icy cold. Not only did he not hold back, but he also increased his strength. He wanted to finish Yao Yan off in one go. As for whether Yao Yan's life would be harmed, that was obviously not something he needed to consider. The mysterious expert in the sky was not just for show.

"Boom boom boom"