However, after the devouring force erupted, Zhou Yan also quickly adjusted his state, shook his arms, and a sharp gust of wind swept out, eventually transforming into two giant tornadoes, rushing towards the massive claw print.
"Boom!"
"Crack!"
The moment the two collided, the terrifying, massive claw print instantly disintegrated, turning into countless light spots that scattered in all directions.
Seeing this, Zhou Yan couldn't help but swallow.
As expected of a Heaven-grade low-tier martial skill, such an attack, even with the third layer of his Nine Yang Soul Suppressing Spear unleashed, still had a significant gap.
"Heh heh, not bad, you are indeed my prey. However, though your strength is not weak, you are no match for me!"
The middle-aged man looked at Zhou Yan, greed and a sinister grin filling his eyes. "I want to see how long you, you little beast, can hold on!"
"Hmph!"
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, Zhou Yan let out a cold snort and then unleashed another punch.
This time, Zhou Yan's fist glowed with black and white light. Faintly, one could hear strange roars emanating from the black and white beam of light.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
As Zhou Yan's fist moved, terrifying ripples quickly spread out, fiercely striking the middle-aged man's chest, causing him to retreat in disarray.
However, the moment he retreated, he spat out a mouthful of thick, black liquid.
As soon as the viscous liquid touched the ground, countless spiderweb-like cracks instantly appeared on its surface.
Seeing this, Zhou Yan's pupils constricted.
Clearly, he had not expected that his punch could actually break through the middle-aged man's defenses.
"Hehehehe!"
Furthermore, as Zhou Yan's gaze followed the direction of the viscous liquid, he saw a gaping maw within it.
"What in the world is this thing?"
Looking at the monstrous maw, Zhou Yan's expression became extremely grim.
However, without any hesitation, he stomped his foot and his body transformed into a streak of light, darting towards the distance.
Seeing Zhou Yan flee, the middle-aged man became enraged, roaring, "Boy, stay here!"
Hearing the middle-aged man's voice, Zhou Yan's expression was somewhat grim, but he still didn't stop.
Because Zhou Yan knew that if he didn't leave, he would surely not escape this calamity, and would have to fight for his life, possibly even losing it.
Seeing Zhou Yan actually flee, the middle-aged man gritted his teeth in anger and roared, "You little beast, you can't escape! I have already sensed your true aura, and today, you will be my meal!"
Hearing this, Zhou Yan's body slightly halted.
Because the aura the middle-aged man sensed was his own. This meant that the middle-aged man had actually detected his true aura and had tracked his location!
"Damn it!"
Zhou Yan couldn't help but curse.
He hadn't expected to encounter such a troublesome fellow here.
"Heh heh, that's not up to you!"
Seeing Zhou Yan stop, the middle-aged man chuckled sinisterly. "Surrender obediently, or I'll make you wish you were dead, but unable to die!"
With that, he leaped up and lunged at Zhou Yan.
"You're seeking death!"
Seeing this, Zhou Yan let out a cold shout, and his body transformed into a blur of green lightning, engaging the middle-aged man in fierce combat.
"Boom boom boom!"
The strength of their physical bodies was almost evenly matched. Within a minute, they had exchanged over a hundred blows. With each strike, the ground would be smashed into a deep pit, dust flying everywhere, creating a horrifying scene.
The strength of their physical bodies had reached a terrifying level; even the residual shockwaves caused the mountains to tremble violently.
"Bang!"
Another heavy thud echoed.
Zhou Yan's leg was heavily kicked by the middle-aged man. Instantly, Zhou Yan was sent flying backward, spitting blood, and only managed to stabilize himself after falling dozens of feet away.
"Pfft!"
As Zhou Yan stabilized himself, a sweetness rose in his throat, and he vomited a mouthful of scarlet blood.
"Boy, you have no more chances. Why don't you surrender?"
The middle-aged man licked his lips, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yan, and grinned ferociously. "If you surrender obediently, I might spare your life. Otherwise, you will die a miserable death!"
"Pah!"
Zhou Yan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and then spat disdainfully, looking at the middle-aged man with a sneer. "You old fool, you're just like a toad yawning – delusional!"
"Oh? Then let's see who dies more miserably!"
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, the middle-aged man's face turned gloomy, and he said grimly.
Seeing this, a look of solemnity appeared in Zhou Yan's eyes.
"Swish!"
In the next moment, the middle-aged man suddenly appeared before Zhou Yan and delivered a swift kick towards Zhou Yan's abdomen.
"Bang!"
Zhou Yan was violently slapped away, flying backward and crashing into a small mountain peak, causing half of it to collapse in a cloud of dust.
However, just as the debris from the mountain peak scattered, the middle-aged man bizarrely materialized before Zhou Yan and stomped his foot onto Zhou Yan's shoulder.
"Crack!"
The sound of bones breaking echoed, accompanied by the crisp crack of bones snapping.
"Ah...!"
Zhou Yan let out a piercing scream.
His right arm had been directly stomped and broken by the middle-aged man's foot.
"Pfft!"
Blood gushed from his mouth, soaking his blue robe.
"Hehehehe, you cannot withstand my power."
Hearing Zhou Yan's screams, the middle-aged man let out a maniacal laugh, his eyes filled with intense amusement.
Seeing that Zhou Yan was subdued, the middle-aged man sneered coldly, then slowly raised his left hand and brought it down towards Zhou Yan's neck.
This move was clearly aimed at twisting Zhou Yan's head off.
"Stop!"
Just as the middle-aged man's palm was about to descend, a cold voice suddenly rang out, and then, a hand appeared, abruptly blocking the middle-aged man's path.
"Huh?!"
Seeing the man who blocked his attack, the middle-aged man's eyes widened in shock.
At that moment, the man who had intercepted the middle-aged man's assault opened his eyes.
They were a pair of incredibly captivating eyes.
A slightly hoarse voice emerged from his mouth, "You two fools, daring to cause trouble here, are you tired of living?"