Elsewhere in the Zhou family's domain, Zhou Ao was also engaged in a fierce battle.
"Bang bang bang..."
After exchanging a few blows, both sustained minor injuries, but none were fatal.
"Kid from the Zhou family, I admit I underestimated you. You are indeed a troublesome opponent!"
Zhou Ao stared at Zhou Yan with a grim expression, his voice chilling.
Although he was not injured, his face was filled with shock, completely stunned by Zhou Yan's strength.
"Since you know I'm troublesome, why do you dare provoke me?"
Zhou Yan scoffed. He clearly remembered that Zhou Hongbin had mentioned earlier that the Zhou family's patriarch had reached the Martial Master realm, and this Zhou Ao was also a Martial Master.
This meant that the Zhou family's foundation was indeed profound.
"Hmph, today, even if we die here, we will make your Zhou family pay a bloody price!"
Zhou Ao glared coldly at Zhou Yan, tightening his grip on his long sword and lunging at Zhou Yan.
Zhou Ao was a swordsman, and a grandmaster of the sword.
He wore a cyan robe, and his long sword moved like a viper's tongue, carrying a chilling killing intent as it swept towards Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan's expression was cold, and sharp light flashed in his eyes. His iron rod moved like a dragon, repeatedly slashing at Zhou Ao, leaving streaks of blood.
"Clang clang clang!"
Zhou Ao's movements were incredibly agile, his long sword flashing and blocking Zhou Yan's attacks.
"Bang!"
After another thirty to forty exchanges, Zhou Ao finally couldn't hold on. He landed a punch on Zhou Yan's shoulder.
"Boom!"
"Owoooo!"
Zhou Yan was struck on the shoulder and stumbled backward. His iron rod flew out of his hand and landed on a rockery in the distance.
"Pfft..."
Zhou Yan coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning extremely pale.
"So strong, this guy is too strong, I'm no match for him!"
"What should we do? What should we do?"
The Zhou family guards, seeing Zhou Yan heavily wounded, their faces turned ashen. They looked at Zhou Ao in panic, quickly asking, "Where is the Zhou family patriarch? Hurry and save the patriarch! I'm afraid Zhou Yan might escape."
"Hmph!"
Zhou Ao snorted coldly and said, "It's too late to save the Zhou family patriarch now."
As he spoke, Zhou Ao flicked his wrist, and his long sword slashed across Zhou Yan's chest again.
"Pfft!"
This sword left a long gash across Zhou Yan's chest, blood gushing out.
"Cough cough..."
Zhou Yan clutched his wound, a look of ferocity on his face.
This Zhou Ao actually dared to ambush him!
Such a humiliating act was more painful than killing Zhou Yan.
Seeing this, Zhou Ao also felt a sense of unease. He had only been trying to teach Zhou Yan a lesson out of anger just now, but now, seeing Zhou Yan's reaction, a sense of apprehension arose in his heart.
"You... what do you want to do?"
"Hmph!"
Zhou Yan snorted coldly, his iron rod slowly inching closer.
"Where is the Zhou family patriarch?"
Zhou Yan said through gritted teeth.
"Hahaha..."
Hearing this, Zhou Ao suddenly burst into laughter.
Zhou Yan frowned slightly and said coldly, "What are you laughing at?"
"What am I laughing at?"
Zhou Ao stopped laughing, his eyes filled with mockery as he looked at Zhou Yan. He said coldly, "I'm laughing at you for being an idiot!"
"What did you say?"
Zhou Yan's face darkened immediately upon hearing this.
Zhou Ao sneered and continued, "I was clearly fighting you just now, but you insisted on ambushing me. Now that I've wounded you like this, you're still calling me an idiot. You must be brain-dead, right?"
"Scoundrel!"
Zhou Yan cursed angrily and lunged at Zhou Ao.
"Hmph!"
Zhou Ao snorted coldly, his long sword flicking. The sword's momentum was sharp and peerless, directly meeting Zhou Yan's charge.
"Clang clang clang!"
The sword lights collided, producing crisp sounds of metal on metal, sparks flying. Neither of them gained any advantage.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and help me stop this kid?" Zhou Ao's expression changed drastically as he saw that Zhou Yan was still not being suppressed by him. He shouted to the other Zhou family guards.
Upon hearing this, the Zhou family guards immediately rushed forward and attacked Zhou Yan.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Zhou Yan's face darkened. He swung his iron rod, smashing it towards the Zhou family guards.
"Bang bang bang!"
Zhou Yan's iron rod was like a dragon emerging from the sea, unstoppable. Each strike sent a Zhou family guard flying to the ground, blood spurting.
"You guys block him, the rest of you, come at me together!" Zhou Ao shouted loudly.
"Swish swish swish!"
Then, over a dozen Zhou family guards swarmed forward, directly charging at Zhou Yan.
"Seeking death!"
A terrifying cold light shot from Zhou Yan's eyes. He extended his hand, and a long sword appeared in his hand.
His figure turned into an illusion, charging towards the more than ten Zhou family guards.
"Shashashasha..."
Zhou Ao's movements were incredibly fast. Holding his long sword, he continuously chopped out. Sword energy crisscrossed, directly tearing apart the Zhou family guards who had surrounded him. Blood splattered, dyeing a large area of the lawn red.
Seeing this, the Zhou family guards turned pale and quickly retreated.
"Zhou Yan! You scumbag, I'm going to kill you!" Zhou Ao's face contorted with rage, a mad glint in his eyes.
"Hmph! With you lot, you want to kill me? Truly overestimating yourselves!"
A disdainful curve appeared at the corner of Zhou Yan's lips.
Then, he lightly tapped the ground with his foot, and his entire body turned into a streak of light, directly streaking towards Zhou Ao.
"Swish!"
The long sword flashed like lightning, stabbing towards Zhou Ao's throat.
Zhou Ao sneered and directly used his movement technique to evade Zhou Yan's attack.
"Whoosh!"
Just then, Zhou Yan lunged towards Zhou Ao again.
"Hmph! Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"
A mocking expression appeared on Zhou Ao's face. He directly thrust his long sword towards Zhou Yan.
"Clang!"
The swords collided, sparks flying.
"Huh? How is this possible?"
Zhou Yan's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.
"I don't believe your physical body can compare to a divine artifact! Let's see how many more blows you can block!" Zhou Yan roared, swinging his long sword.
"Bang bang bang..."
The blade and sheath collided, emitting a metallic clanging sound. The long sword in Zhou Yan's hand vibrated with a hum.
Zhou Ao sneered, and with a sudden thrust of his long sword, he stabbed Zhou Yan in the chest.
"Ah..."
"Pfft..."
Zhou Yan let out a pained cry. The long sword in his hand fell to the ground, and his body staggered back a step.
"Thump!"
Zhou Ao sat down on the ground, his legs trembling as he struggled to get up.
His gaze towards Zhou Yan was filled with intense fear.
"You... who exactly are you? How can you be so powerful?" Zhou Yan asked Zhou Ao, his face full of shock.