Zhou Yan pondered in his heart.
It was said that the Black Fiend Orb was an extremely rare heavenly treasure.
Unfortunately, there had been no news of anyone obtaining it for thousands of years.
Now that Zhou Yan had unexpectedly acquired it, he was naturally overjoyed.
The Black Fiend Orb could absorb all sorts of evil energy and transform it into the purest spiritual energy, bringing great benefits to cultivators and martial artists alike.
Especially if swallowed, it could enhance a martial artist's physique.
"Let's leave here first."
Zhou Yan's eyes flickered, then he restrained all his aura and cautiously proceeded along the forest.
...
On the other side, about three hundred meters away from Zhou Yan, several men stood on tree branches, their faces filled with cold smiles.
"That guy is quite fast."
One of the men said faintly.
"Heh heh, you're thinking too much. That guy will definitely come back to trouble us."
Another man sneered, "I saw him looking flustered just now. He's probably afraid we'll kill the demon beast he attracted, right?"
"Hahaha..."
Immediately, the other two burst into laughter.
"That guy really thinks he can compete with us for demon beasts with his strength? It's laughable. Any one of us could easily deal with him."
The men chatted wantonly.
...
Zhou Yan walked along, on high alert.
Soon, he had left the dangerous area.
"Huh?"
Zhou Yan looked up at the front and frowned slightly.
Ahead, on a spacious lawn, stood a towering ancient tree, ten Zhang tall.
The ancient tree was covered in moss, lush and green.
Beneath the ancient tree lay a huge ancient stone, inscribed with three vigorous and powerful characters—Dragon Elephant Tree!
"It's actually a Dragon Elephant Tree?"
Zhou Yan's pupils contracted, his eyes revealing shock.
As the name suggested, this was a mature Dragon Elephant Tree.
The Dragon Elephant Tree possessed formidable offensive capabilities, and could even unleash attacks comparable to Profound-grade martial skills.
Therefore, it was called the nemesis of Profound-grade demon beasts.
However, Zhou Yan never expected to encounter a Dragon Elephant Tree here.
Zhou Yan took a deep breath and slowly approached the Dragon Elephant Tree.
His footsteps grew louder and louder, as if shattering the silence of the entire forest.
Finally, Zhou Yan approached the Dragon Elephant Tree and stopped.
"Not good!"
Zhou Yan suddenly came to his senses, feeling that something was wrong.
Instantly, a rustling sound came from the dense forest around him.
Following that, thick, arm-like vines erupted from the ground and swept towards Zhou Yan.
The vines attacked through the air, carrying a terrifying pressure that made one suffocate.
"Damn it!"
Zhou Yan grunted, his fists swinging, striking the vines.
The sound of metal clashing echoed in the air, sparks flying.
The vines were incredibly tough; even with Zhou Yan's full power, he could barely inflict any damage.
On the contrary, Zhou Yan staggered, retreating seven or eight steps from the impact of the vines.
"As expected of a Dragon Elephant Tree, it's truly powerful. If not for my robust physique, I would have been seriously injured by now."
Zhou Yan's eyes revealed a look of solemnity.
"Heh heh, brat, since you know the power of the Dragon Elephant Tree, why don't you quickly kneel and beg for mercy? Otherwise, I'll make you suffer the pain of a thousand cuts."
Suddenly, a sinister voice came from the side.
Zhou Yan turned to look and saw, not far away, a tree ten Zhang high, blocking out the sunlight.
At this moment, a figure stood on this tree.
It was a woman.
She wore a black robe, shrouded in darkness, making her face indistinguishable.
Her back was covered in scales as black as ink, ferocious and sharp.
Even more bizarrely, her palms and soles were also covered in black scales, emitting a cold, spectral glow.
This sight was utterly horrifying.
"Hmm?"
Upon seeing this figure, Zhou Yan's eyebrows twitched, "So it's a Black Flood Dragon."
"Heh heh, brat, since you recognize this venerable one, how dare you disturb this venerable one's rest? You are courting death."
"Don't worry, this venerable one promised your father to entertain you well, so I won't kill you."
"After this venerable one gets bored of playing with you, I'll send you to my master to enjoy, and you'll get your wish."
The Black Flood Dragon cackled repeatedly.
It was one of the overlords of the Black Water Pond, possessed dragon bloodline, was powerful, and had a long lifespan. It had even mingled with humans and given birth to the Black Flood Dragon clan.
"Hmph, just you?"
Zhou Yan's gaze was cold, "Who is your master? Is he worthy of being my master?"
His tone was filled with disdain.
Although the opponent's cultivation was unfathomable, Zhou Yan had some information in his memory.
"Presumptuous!"
The Black Flood Dragon roared, "Mere mortal, an ant, how dare you insult my master?"
The Black Flood Dragon's master was an existence of unparalleled might, a top-tier expert in the entire Huaxia martial arts world.
Even in ancient times, he had a fearsome reputation.
And now, an ant from the mortal world dared to scorn his master?
"Enough nonsense, today, I will take your dog life."
Zhou Yan was too lazy to talk, his eyes were icy, and he strode directly towards the Black Flood Dragon.
A ferocious aura instantly permeated the air.
"Hmph, boy, I'll test my sword on you today."
The Black Flood Dragon's gaze was sharp as it coldly watched Zhou Yan.
In an instant, countless grass leaves around began to tremble and sway.
The Black Flood Dragon's figure was like lightning, darting out in an instant.
Boom!
The two figures crossed paths, and the Black Flood Dragon struck with a claw like a falling meteor, bringing with it a blazing light.
The next moment, they collided, erupting in dazzling flames.
The Black Flood Dragon's sharp claws fiercely pierced Zhou Yan's chest.
"Huh?"
The Black Flood Dragon's expression changed drastically, feeling a bit surprised, "How can it be so hard?"
With this grab, it could pierce through steel and concrete, let alone flesh and blood.
"Heh heh, with your strength, you want to deal with me? What a delusion."
However, Zhou Yan was completely unharmed.
At this moment, Zhou Yan sneered, reached out, and grabbed towards the Black Flood Dragon's head.
The Black Flood Dragon dodged by shifting its body.
"Roar, boy, this venerable one has lost patience."
The Black Flood Dragon roared, its massive body twisting, transforming into a sharp blade that slashed directly at Zhou Yan.
The air trembled, as if it could not withstand the sharpness, showing signs of imminent collapse.
"A mere trick."
Zhou Yan smiled coldly.
His arm seemed to turn into a towering pillar, sweeping out, and fiercely colliding with the Black Flood Dragon's claw, emitting the sound of thunderous explosions.
With each collision, Zhou Yan remained unmoved, while the Black Flood Dragon was constantly forced back.
"Hiss, this guy's physique is too strong."
The Black Flood Dragon's expression became solemn, "This kid's physique is even sturdier than this treasure robe of mine."
The treasure robe was something it had refined itself after transforming.
Even a Grandmaster of Xiantian realm would be injured and bleed if touched by the treasure robe.
However, at this moment, the treasure robe only left a faint white mark but failed to break through the defense.