Chapter 781

The moment his words fell, Chen Yun's figure vanished from the spot out of thin air!

Zhou Yan, meanwhile, pursued forward, following the aura the other had deliberately left behind.

As he walked, his face grew savage.

"Yan Chen! I want to see exactly how you plan to escape today!"

"But rest assured, I won't let you die right away!"

"After all, today's humiliation—I shall repay it a thousandfold......"

Elsewhere.

High above.

Jiang Yan continuously cast his escape art, weaving through the clouds!

At this moment, his expression solemn, he asked inwardly: "Master, the danger you mentioned just now was?"

Zhou Lao gave a bitter smile: "Young Master, it's fortunate you reacted in time. If you had been a step slower, once that person arrived, the situation would have been rather dire."

Jiang Yan's heart gave a start, and an expression of understanding crossed his face: "Master, what is that person's cultivation base?"

Zhou Lao shook his head: "Within this old man's perception, the other should be at the sixth level of the Myriad Phenomena realm......"

If this were in the past.

An opponent of this realm naturally would not have been taken seriously by him.

But now, with his physical body destroyed and only a wisp of remnant soul lingering on in the ring's space, he could hardly protect himself, let alone contend with the other.

And judging by the Young Master's cultivation realm, if he wished to deal with this person, I'm afraid the odds would be against him.

After all, the gap between their realms is truly too vast to bridge.

Hearing this, Jiang Yan was visibly moved.

"The sixth level of the Myriad Phenomena realm?"

He knew his own limits.

He understood that with his current strength, he could not contend against a powerhouse of this caliber.

Unless he detonated the Saint-grade strange flame, there would not be the slightest chance of victory!

But once this method was used, the Saint-grade strange flame would lose control and run rampant.

The terrifying might that leaked out would, for him, be a conclusion of near-certain death and mutual destruction!

So unless absolutely necessary, this method must never be employed.

But if not this method, then what method should be used to overcome the present crisis?

One must understand, judging by the other's strength—

I'm afraid it won't take long before they catch up to me?

The time left to him was not much.

Accompanying his rapid deliberation.

Under immense pressure.

The beads of sweat on Jiang Yan's brow grew more and more numerous, and his expression grew heavier and heavier.

But as the saying goes, when the roof leaks, it rains all night.

Before he could even think of a solution.

Zhou Lao's warning voice rang out first.

"Young Master, that person has caught up......"

Hearing this, Jiang Yan instantly felt the situation was thorny.

His gaze flickered repeatedly, and he soon made up his mind.

If he forced a fight, it would be certain death with no chance of survival!

Only by detonating that Saint-grade strange flame could he find a slim chance of survival!

"Sure enough, in the end, I still have to use this method......"

Jiang Yan shook his head, then halted his figure, coming to a stop high in the air, no longer fleeing.

Immediately after, not daring to waste any time, he hurriedly urged the Saint-grade strange flame within his body, intending to deliver a desperate strike!

And this scene was quickly detected by Zhou Lao.

Sensing the terrifying might emanating from the Saint-grade strange flame, his face could not help but change drastically!

"Young Master, you must not!!"

He had never expected that Jiang Yan would possess such boldness.

In such a short time, he had already decided to employ his final trump card!

At this critical juncture, in order to carve out a path of survival for the other, Zhou Lao clenched his teeth tightly and said urgently:

"This old man still has strength to spare. I beg the Young Master not to act rashly. You must understand that once this Saint-grade strange flame is urged, there will be no turning back. Even if you won't think of yourself, you must think of your clansman Jiang Chen, and of the Jiang Clan Leader behind you both........"

Hearing the two words Jiang Chen and Clan Leader.

Jiang Yan's body instinctively trembled.

The action of urging the Saint-grade strange flame, which had just been underway, stalled for a moment!

But soon, as if thinking of something, an expression of reluctance crossed his face: "But, Master, with your current body......."

Before Jiang Yan could finish, Zhou Lao waved his hand: "I know the worry in your heart, but your teacher has long since become a different person. After these several months of recuperation, expending my soul essence to erupt once is no problem—there is no serious harm."

"And once you let me possess your body, compared to several months ago, my power can rise another level, capable of erupting with Primordial Spirit realm combat strength in a short time!"

"Relying on this power, it is enough to resolve the present crisis!"

Hearing this, although Jiang Yan's expression eased somewhat, between his brows there still lingered a worry that was hard to dispel!

Seeing this, Zhou Lao gave a bitter smile while his face showed gratification:

"Young master, this consumption of my soul's essence is not death to me—it is merely falling into silence. As long as you live, there is still hope; I believe you will surely find a way to awaken me......."

"Even if you lack faith in yourself, can you not trust Elder Jiang?"

As he spoke, before Jiang Yan could refuse, Zhou Lao glanced backward through the ring's space.

He then said calmly: "Youngsters' affairs should be settled by youngsters themselves—why interfere?"

"Do only you know how to bully the weak with strength?"

"Hmph! My disciple is not your place to bully, you insignificant insect!"

The next instant.

Shhh—

A deep blue light suddenly erupted, filling the entire ring space!

It swiftly spilled outward, transforming into countless streams of light that enveloped Jiang Yan.

In an instant, Jiang Yan felt warmth all over his body, as if basking in the sun—comfortable and soothing!

Immediately before him, a phantom figure appeared.

It was an old man with white hair, his face gentle, gazing at him with nothing but care in his eyes.

"Young master, leave the rest to me......."

Jiang Yan realized what was happening and tried to stop him: "No..."

Yet before the complete spiritual power of a Heaven-Man Realm peak,

all his resistance was feeble and futile.

He managed only to utter one syllable before his consciousness plunged swiftly into darkness!

At the same time, an aged voice echoed: "Time waits for no one, young master—forgive me."

"T... Teacher..."

Jiang Yan's gaze gradually lost focus, growing utterly vacant; all his awareness sank deep into his mind.

But soon, a blue glow flashed within his pupils, growing brighter and brighter!

At this moment, Zhou Lao temporarily took control of this body.