146: Chapter 146 Another Person Arrives

However, although Elder Tong himself had dodged the sneak attack, that eerie giant hand still left several deep slash marks, with black Qi constantly escaping from them.

The giant hand slowly opened, revealing Elder Tong's figure once again.

He retreated directly behind A-Yan. His small face was slightly pale; it was clear that forcing the use of his life-saving secret technique had taken a significant toll on him.

"Those bastards!!" Elder Tong's gloomy gaze locked onto the four masked men opposite him, and his expression turned even uglier when he noticed a faint Chiyan mark on the corner of their clothes.

"I was wondering who was sneaking up on this seat; so it turns out to be you scum from the Chiyan Continent!"

"As expected, you guys from the Chiyan Continent are just like before, always engaging in sneaky, backstabbing deeds!"

However, Elder Tong's words did not anger the four masked men from the Chiyan Continent. Instead, a flash of mockery appeared in the eyes of the leader. "Old Freak Tong, does it matter what methods are used? Victory belongs to the king, and defeat to the bandit; that has always been the way. Since we've run into each other today, we will take your Qinglan Continent's points, along with these two fat sheep from Dongxuan... all at once!"

"Hmph! Arrogant!" Elder Tong's small face was filled with anger. "Just based on the four of you? Since you dare to make a Move, don't blame this seat for cleaning you all up today. It's the perfect time to settle both old and new grudges!"

"Big Fatty, Second Fatty, protect the flanks! A-Yan!" Elder Tong shouted sternly, "Smash that leader for me first!"

"Good!" The giant A-Yan nodded without the slightest hesitation. A fierce light flared in his eyes again as his massive body swung that fist once more, smashing fiercely toward the masked leader from the Chiyan Continent!

However, as the opponent watched the fist drawing closer, there was not a trace of fear in his eyes; instead, a sliver of chill flashed through them.

"Form up!" he shouted in a low voice.

Almost at the same time his voice fell, a crimson Formation suddenly lit up beneath the feet of the four of them!

Within the Formation, dozens of crimson threads, resembling human blood vessels, rapidly wrapped around the other three masked men. At the same time, a thicker thread extended from each of these three, connecting to the Physical Body of the leader!

In an instant, the aura of the masked leader surged violently like a volcanic eruption!

The surrounding air twisted continuously.

He raised his hand, fingers slightly spread, and struck out with a palm toward A-Yan's fist.

The scorching waves of fire collided with the violent fist wind, forming visible shockwaves that spread outwards, blasting Elder Tong and the others back several dozen meters.

"Venerable, why don't we take this chance to slip away?" On the ground not far away, the Grey-robed Swordsman glanced at the two factions above, tugged on Venerable Miaodi's grey monk's robe, and whispered.

Venerable Miaodi gave the Grey-robed Swordsman a strange look, then said expressionlessly, "Wait a little longer. This has only just begun. We won't be discovered if we leave after they've truly started fighting with real fire."

"That makes sense. Venerable, you are so thoughtful!" The Grey-robed Swordsman secretly gave Venerable Miaodi a thumbs up.

After speaking, the two of them looked back into the Void Realm, but the result shocked them.

Because in this exchange, the one sent flying backward was actually the incredibly strong giant A-Yan! Venerable Miaodi and his companion had already experienced this man's strength.

A-Yan retreated seven or eight steps before barely steadying himself. The fist that had collided with the opponent was trembling slightly, and the skin had turned a crimson red!

"What? The legendary 'Fire Fusion Origin Return Formation' of the Chiyan Continent?!" Elder Tong involuntarily clenched his hands, his expression shifting uncertainly. "You actually went to the trouble of practicing this Formation!"

"Hahaha! Of course! The four of us have spent a full ten years preparing for this Temple Assessment!!" The masked leader of the Chiyan Continent stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the shocked Elder Tong with a sneer on his face.

"Old Freak Tong, under this 'Fire Fusion Origin Return Formation', our power is fused into one. What do you have to fight us with? Today, none of you will be able to leave!"

Seeing this, Big Fatty and Second Fatty's expressions also turned extremely ugly. They subconsciously moved closer to Elder Tong, shielding him.

"Elder Tong, this guy doesn't look easy to deal with! A wise man knows when to retreat; how about we pull back for now?" Big Fatty looked at Elder Tong with a heavy expression.

"Hmph! What is there to fear? Just keep an eye on my body in a moment; those few on the other side are enough to be handled by me and A-Yan!" Seeming to notice Big Fatty's worry, Elder Tong's gaze gradually turned cold, and he sneered.

"You guys, you don't really think that only your Chiyan Continent knows this kind of combined attack amplification Move, do you?"

"A-Yan!" He glanced at the sturdy man beside him and nodded at him.

The next moment, a somewhat terrifying scene unfolded!

The shadow beneath his feet seemed to come alive; it completely detached from Elder Tong's body and then rapidly spread up the legs of the giant A-Yan standing beside him!

As the black shadow covered him, A-Yan's already massive and sturdy body saw its muscles seem to swell once more, and streaks of black demonic patterns emerged on his skin!

A violent aura surged into the sky, one that even shocked Xia Jin, who was watching from the shadows.

"Go! Now is the time, let's get out of here quickly!" Venerable Miaodi, looking at the sturdy man who was now exuding immense pressure and looked like a demon god, hurriedly pulled the stunned Grey-robed Swordsman and dashed outside, staying close to the ground.

However, although their movements were noticed by Elder Tong, he had no time to spare for them now.

A-Yan's originally dull eyes were now filled with thick darkness, leaving only two points of scarlet light, like a waking Vicious Beast.

"Hahahaha! Do you see? This is the combined attack technique of myself and A-Yan!" Elder Tong looked sinisterly at the masked leader opposite him, whose face was gloomy. "A-Yan, tear them... to shreds!"

"ROAR!!"

The fully demonized A-Yan let out a violent roar toward the sky, the sound waves causing the bodies of Elder Tong and the other two to sway involuntarily.

He stomped violently on the ground, creating a huge crater, and a black shadow instantly appeared in front of the masked leader of the Chiyan Continent.

"Die... you all must die!!"