Chapter 47: Pure Yang Palm, The Fiery Sun

A terrifying surge of energy erupted violently. With a loud bang, two mercenaries were cleaved in half as if struck by a sharp blade.

Blood mist filled the air, yet the energy continued its onslaught, blasting toward the mercenaries behind them.

The moment the scent of blood permeated the air, the four mercenaries sensed the imminent threat of death. Quickly pulling on the reins, their horned horses leaped high into the air in a desperate attempt to block the incoming attack.

However, their efforts were in vain. The four horned horses were instantly sliced in half, their bodies splitting open midair.

The four mercenaries tumbled to the ground, stunned as they stared at the scene before them. It was as if their comrades had perished at their own hands.

Exchanging glances, two of the mercenaries began to retreat, while the other two tightened their grips on their broadswords.

"Pay with your life for our fallen brothers!"

The blood-soaked environment caused the two mercenaries to attack Xiao Yan like enraged wolves, their eyes filled with murderous intent and determination.

"Reincarnation Tribulation!" Xiao Yan's hands moved in circular motions. With one swift move, he grabbed one of the mercenaries by the arm and yanked forcefully.

"Stellar Transformation" and "Reincarnation Tribulation" were not mere Dou Techniques; they were more akin to theories and mental techniques. "Wolf Fang Break" and "Shatter Heaven and Earth" were the actual combat moves.

Facing these two mercenaries who had lost all reason, Xiao Yan found no need to use specific techniques. With ease, he neutralized their attacks.

Seeing yet another of their comrades fall under the power of Xiao Yan's techniques, the remaining two mercenaries who had wanted to flee began to tremble uncontrollably.

Even when faced with the most terrifying Tier 2 Magic Beasts, they had never been so afraid.

"How can someone use Dou Techniques so consecutively? What kind of training is this?"

"Using others' Dou Techniques to kill, what kind of skill is that?"

"If you have the guts, defeat us using your own strength!"

Hearing the mercenary's provocation, Xiao Yan smiled faintly.

[Based on your experience with Dou Techniques and the use of fire-based Dou Qi, you have an epiphany and have comprehended the Pure Yang Palm.]

[Pure Yang Palm: A palm technique of extreme Yang and hardness, possessing a strong countering effect against evil attributes.]

[Move: Fiery Sun!]

"In that case, I'll grant your wish!"

Xiao Yan let out a deep shout. Within his body, the Dou Qi vortex spun rapidly. The pure Dou Qi flowed through his meridians, transforming as it passed through. By the time it reached his palm, it exuded an aura of absolute strength and Yang energy, almost becoming tangible.

"Fiery Sun!"

With both palms thrust forward, an immense palm force shot toward the two mercenaries standing close together.

The power of the Pure Yang Palm resembled the blazing midday sun. The scorching temperature caused a massive flame to burst forth in the forest, erupting in a deafening explosion.

If the mercenaries had known this would be their fate, they might have preferred to fight to the death alongside their comrades.

In just a few breaths, the once arrogant Wolf Head Mercenary Group had been completely wiped out.

What was more shocking was that the person responsible was just a young man in a black robe. This seemingly impossible event left Kagang and the others in utter disbelief.

"Only a few magic cores? What a bunch of paupers," Xiao Yan muttered, breaking the silence as he collected his spoils.

Kagang and his companions finally snapped out of their shock, looking at the carnage spread out before them.

The scorched ground and the two elite mercenaries who had turned to ashes painted a vivid picture.

"Sigh, it seems we've been completely mistaken," Kagang said, shaking his head with a wry smile.

From what they had just witnessed, this young man possessed a terrifying talent beyond ordinary imagination.

Such heaven-defying talent had granted him a strength far beyond what his age would suggest.

Qinglin, hiding behind Kagang, still hadn't recovered from the shock.

Gan Mu was an opponent even her father couldn't defeat, yet Xiao Yan had effortlessly decimated a team of Wolf Head mercenaries in mere moments.

The impact of such an event was beyond words.

She never would have thought that this young man, only a few years older than herself, would possess such strength!

Recalling her earlier bold invitation for him to join the Blood Battle Mercenary Group, a self-deprecating smile appeared on Qinglin's haughty face for the first time.

It seemed that Xiao Yan's strength alone might rival half of the Blood Battle Mercenary Group.

Not just Kagang and his men, even Yao Lao was astounded by Xiao Yan's display of power.

In just a few days of training, Xiao Yan had somehow integrated his alchemical techniques into a new form of Dou Technique.

The use of the mysterious Huang Yan-level different fire Dou Qi made the mercenaries' deaths entirely deserved.

"It looks like we need to find another place to stay for a while," Xiao Yan said with an innocent smile.

Kagang wasn't fooled by this innocent expression. With an awkward smile, he ordered his men to pack up their things.

The magical beast forest was already extremely dangerous at night, and the scent of blood would only attract more beasts, doubling the peril.

Moments later, just as they were about to leave the forest, Xiao Yan's face suddenly turned serious.

"There are a lot of people approaching... It's the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and there's even a Dou Fighter!"

"What?!" Kagang froze, his face turning pale. "If it's a Dou Fighter, then it must be Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group! He recently broke through!"

"Uncle Kagang, let's hurry and escape before they arrive!" Qinglin urged anxiously.

"It's too late," Xiao Yan said calmly.

No sooner had he spoken than a large number of mercenaries surged in from all directions.

The place was soon swarming with human figures, roughly a hundred of them.

Mu She, riding on a horned horse, slowly emerged from the crowd. He had been drawn here by the commotion of the earlier explosion.

His gaze swept over the area. When his eyes landed on the source of the blood scent, Mu She's expression instantly darkened.

"Gan Mu!"

"With just you people from the Blood Battle Mercenary Group, you think you can kill my second-in-command?" Mu She sneered, his snake-like eyes glaring at Kagang and his mercenaries.

Xiao Yan stepped forward. "No need for idle talk. I killed both your second and third-in-command. If you want to steal something, make sure you have the strength to back it up."

"You!" Mu She's eyes narrowed as he stared at the black-robed young man who was several years younger than his own son.

If Gan Mu's headless corpse hadn't been lying on the ground, Mu She wouldn't have believed that the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's two elite squads had been wiped out by a mere boy.

After calming down, a greedy look appeared in Mu She's eyes as he glanced at Xiao Yan, as if staring at a moving gold mine.

"It seems you've had some fortuitous encounters. At least a Xuan-level skill, possibly even higher. Hand them over."

Being a mercenary who had clawed his way up from the bottom, even after reaching his current status, Mu She still had a glaring weakness in his cultivation techniques and Dou Skills.

If he could obtain high-level techniques and skills, his talent would ensure he wouldn't remain a mere mercenary group leader in Qingshan Town.

*(End of Chapter)*