Chapter 117: Xiao Hong Surrounded, Annihilated with a Flick of a Finger

Outside the Guiyi Secret Realm, Burning Heaven Valley.

The Spiritual Qi fluctuated violently, accompanied by bursts of beast roars and the booming sounds of Magic Treasure collisions, causing the entire area to be filled with a murderous aura.

Zhou Chen and Miao Dandan had just stepped out of the Secret Realm when they sensed the intense battle outside.

The two exchanged a glance and immediately sped off in the direction from which the sounds were coming.

They saw that not far away, Xiao Hong was being surrounded by seven or eight Cultivators.

These Cultivators wore uniform cyan Daoist robes with mountain patterns embroidered on their chests, clearly belonging to the same faction.

As an ancient exotic beast, the Profound Crystal Tiger, Xiao Hong should have been majestic, but it appeared quite disheveled at this moment.

It dared not fight with full force because Zhou Chen's Storage Ring was held tightly in its mouth.

In order to protect the ring from damage, Xiao Hong could only defend passively, letting the Cultivators' attacks land on its body.

"Beast, hand over the treasure you are carrying!"

One Cultivator brandished a long sword, and Sword Qi crisscrossed, leaving several shallow wounds on Xiao Hong's body.

"This Profound Crystal Tiger must have a precious treasure on it, otherwise it wouldn't be protecting it so desperately!"

Another Cultivator's eyes flashed with greed.

Xiao Hong let out a low growl, its tiger eyes filled with anger, but it dared not counterattack too fiercely, fearing it might damage its master's ring.

Just then, it keenly sensed a familiar aura and immediately turned its head to look in Zhou Chen's direction.

The moment it saw Zhou Chen appear, a look of grievance instantly welled up in Xiao Hong's eyes. Like a bullied child seeing its parent, it immediately broke free from the siege and sprinted toward Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen reached out and patted Xiao Hong's head, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Daring to bully his Spirit Beast, these people were tired of living.

The Cultivators besieging Xiao Hong were all stunned when they saw the two people suddenly appear.

The leader was a youth who looked to be in his twenties, his cultivation having reached the tenth layer of the Nascent Soul realm, his aura profound; he was clearly no ordinary figure.

"Who are you? Is this ancient exotic beast yours?"

The leading youth asked with a frown, his tone carrying obvious displeasure.

"Who I am is not important; what is important is why you are besieging my Spirit Beast?"

Zhou Chen glanced at them and said indifferently.

"Hmph, so it has an owner."

The youth sneered, "I am Lin Zhan, the Sixth Sequence Saint of the Qingfeng Sacred Ground. This Profound Crystal Tiger has something we need. If you are sensible, hand it over, and I can spare your lives."

Qingfeng Sacred Ground?

Zhou Chen's heart stirred. He had an impression of this Holy Land; it was ranked around fortieth in the Central Continent. Its strength was not too strong, but it was not to be underestimated.

Just then, Lin Zhan's gaze fell upon Miao Dandan, and he was instantly captivated by her peerless beauty.

Miao Dandan was already a beauty rarely seen, and having just advanced to the Profound Yin Divine Body, she carried an air of charm that made it impossible for people to look away.

"What a beautiful woman!"

A trace of fervor flashed in Lin Zhan's eyes, and he then said to Zhou Chen.

"Kid, I've changed my mind. If you hand this woman over to me, I will let you off. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, a chill flashed in Miao Dandan's beautiful eyes, but she did not immediately strike, looking at Zhou Chen first instead.

"What are you supposed to be? Based on what, you?"

A cold sneer curled on the corner of Zhou Chen's mouth.

"Insolent!"

The few Cultivators behind Lin Zhan immediately shouted angrily.

"Daring to show disrespect to Lord Saint, you are courting death!"

"Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Killing intent surged in Lin Zhan's eyes.

"Kill that man and bring the woman back!"

As soon as his voice fell, several Cultivators from the Qingfeng Sacred Ground immediately attacked. The highest cultivation among these lackeys was the sixth layer of the Nascent Soul, and various Magic Treasures and techniques bombarded Zhou Chen.

Seeing this, Miao Dandan could no longer hold back.

With a wave of her jade hand, black Devilish Qi erupted instantly, sweeping out like a tidal wave.

Netherworld Blood Fiend Palm!

Boom, boom, boom!

After a few loud bangs, the Cultivators who had attacked were instantly swallowed by the Devilish Qi, turning into ash before they could even let out a scream.

Lin Zhan was greatly alarmed at the sight, immediately retreating several steps, his eyes filled with shock.

"You… you are a Devil Cultivator!"

Miao Dandan sneered and continued to attack, but she discovered that Lin Zhan's strength was stronger than she had imagined.

After all, the opponent was a Sequence Saint of a Holy Land, and the Magic Treasures and Cultivation Technique in his hands were not ordinary items.

After they exchanged several moves, Miao Dandan was actually faintly falling into a disadvantage.

"Hahaha, so you're just a pretty face!"

Lin Zhan laughed loudly, as if Miao Dandan was already in his grasp.

Little did he know that Miao Dandan's natal Black Zombie had been destroyed by Zhou Chen, and coupled with her Physique improvement, her aura was currently unstable, which was why she had fallen into a disadvantage.

If it were Miao Dandan in her prime, Lin Zhan would likely have been taken down long ago.

Boom!

The two separated again, Miao Dandan panting heavily, her Spiritual Qi seemingly exhausted.

"Kid, you can't even protect your own woman, what kind of man are you? Why not kneel and beg for mercy? Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I can let you die a quick death!"

While speaking, Lin Zhan cast a mocking look at Zhou Chen.

Hearing this, Zhou Chen maintained an indifferent expression, as if he hadn't taken Lin Zhan seriously at all.

"You talk too much."

Zhou Chen said indifferently.

"What?"

Lin Zhan was stunned, not yet having realized what Zhou Chen meant by these words.

Taiyi Golden Light Step!

The next moment, Zhou Chen's figure flashed, and he instantly appeared in front of Lin Zhan.

He saw him casually extend a finger and lightly tap it on the center of Lin Zhan's forehead.

"Too fast… impossible…"

Lin Zhan's eyes were filled with disbelief. He felt a terrifying power coming from Zhou Chen's fingertip, which instantly destroyed all his defenses, and he hadn't even had time to use his trump cards.

If he had to blame anyone, it was Lin Zhan for being too overconfident. Seeing that Zhou Chen only appeared to be at the first layer of the Nascent Soul, he thought he was just a gigolo; who would have thought he was so terrifying.

"Bang!"

Lin Zhan's body flew backward like a broken ragdoll, slamming heavily into a huge boulder, and his life force was instantly extinguished.

The dignified Sixth Sequence Saint of the Qingfeng Sacred Ground was killed in one second by Zhou Chen with a single finger!

Watching this scene, a complex look flashed in Miao Dandan's beautiful eyes.

She knew Zhou Chen was strong, but she hadn't expected him to be strong to this degree.

"Let's go."

Zhou Chen withdrew his finger, as if he had just done a trivial thing.

After the two left Burning Heaven Valley, they stopped in a secluded valley.

"Master, it's getting late. I need to return to the Black Abyss Holy Land."

Miao Dandan suddenly said.

"Very well. You lurk there, and if there is any news, tell me promptly."

Zhou Chen nodded.

Miao Dandan took a deep look at Zhou Chen, then turned and left, quickly disappearing into the night.

Zhou Chen did not linger either, taking Xiao Hong and flying toward the nearest teleportation point.

Meanwhile, at the Yanhuo Holy Land.

Ye Chen stood alone on a mountain peak, his eyes filled with anger and unwillingness.

"That bastard Zhou Chen took everything from me. I want revenge! I want to make him pay the price!"

"Damn old man, even you are speaking up for Zhou Chen. Since you are unwilling to help me, then I will do it myself!"

A trace of madness flashed in Ye Chen's eyes.

"I want to become stronger, to become stronger by any means necessary!"

Ye Chen roared at the sky. However, what he did not know was that as his emotions became agitated, a black aura emanated from his body, silently and soundlessly.

If the Ring Spirit were still here, it would certainly have been able to discover and warn him that this was a symptom of falling into devilry, but unfortunately, the Ring Spirit had long been discarded by Ye Chen.