Turning their heads, they saw someone charge out from the group, barreling towards Ao Yuan.
At this sight, the dozens of people in the gang seethed inwardly.
Why were their minds so slow to think of attacking the two of them?
They had no impression of the two people who had appeared.
This meant they couldn't be Heavenly Ranking powerhouses, and were most likely unknowns, or perhaps someone with a bit of strength who thought they were the second coming of God.
In such a situation, attacking them wouldn't result in injury, and it would allow them to show their faces before Giant Hand, Magic Elephant, Carl, and Nan Ba, deepening their impressions.
Perhaps, if they were pleased, they might even share some spiritual spring.
Now, all they could do was wait to charge later. Although they wouldn't make as deep an impression as the first to attack, they could at least show their faces.
With this thought, they all rubbed their hands together, secretly raising their spiritual energy, preparing to rush forward in a mass.
Ao Yuan calmly watched the approaching person. He remained motionless, as if stunned.
However, just as the person reached Ao Yuan, on the verge of striking him.
"Hmph!" A cold snort sounded.
Immediately following, the person beside him flicked his sleeve, sending the charging individual flying away.
Hiss!
Upon witnessing this, those who were preparing to act quietly stopped.
Their gazes shifted, and their hearts were filled with shock.
Because.
Just now, they hadn't understood at all how that person had moved.
And how the attacker had been sent flying.
From this, it was evident that this person's strength was not weak.
In fact, it was far superior to their own.
"Oh?"
"Didn't expect you to have some skill."
Carl raised an eyebrow and stepped forward.
The group made way for him.
"Who are you?"
As he reached them, Carl's gaze locked onto the person, completely ignoring Ao Yuan.
In his opinion, this individual was the real challenge, and Ao Yuan was merely secondary.
The person coldly glanced at Carl, then, without speaking, respectfully retreated behind Ao Yuan.
"Hmm?"
Seeing this, everyone's hearts trembled, and they all turned to look at Ao Yuan, whom they had been ignoring.
Could it be... he was the strongest one?
The crowd was filled with doubt, their senses sweeping over Ao Yuan.
Yet, they felt no aura of a powerhouse.
He seemed like an ordinary person.
But how could an ordinary person command such respect from such a powerful individual?
"Esteemed sir, who are you?"
Carl paused for a moment, then asked Ao Yuan, his voice as calm as if he were conversing with an equal.
Ao Yuan did not reply. He strode towards the spiritual spring.
After observing it for a moment, he said calmly, "I advise you."
"Leave quickly."
At these words, everyone was stunned. They exchanged glances, but no one left.
Instead, their expressions grew somber, especially the leaders, whose faces turned as dark as water.
"Esteemed sir, your appetite is quite large. Aren't you afraid of bursting?" Giant Hand stepped forward, his voice calm but filled with an unspoken murderous intent.
"This spiritual spring was discovered by us brothers. If you want it, there's a matter of first come, first served, wouldn't you say?" Carl smiled faintly.
Magic Elephant licked his lips, his eyes fixed on Ao Yuan, and said coldly, "Esteemed sir, I will return your words to you."
"Leave quickly!"
Nan Ba also stepped forward, saying sternly, "Otherwise, no matter how strong you are, we brothers will join forces to eliminate you!"
The few individuals spoke in turn, their tones shifting from initial calmness to a palpable killing intent!
To their surprise, Ao Yuan paid them no mind.
It was as if he hadn't heard their words.
He continued to gaze at the spiritual spring.
"Seeking death!"
Ao Yuan's actions undoubtedly enraged Giant Hand and the others.
They all roared in unison, and then, a massive hand suddenly appeared in the void, reaching out to grab Ao Yuan.
On the other side.
Carl produced a black talisman.
He then swiftly flung it towards Ao Yuan.
The black talisman was extremely peculiar. As soon as it appeared, the temperature plummeted, causing everyone's hearts to feel a chill.
Magic Elephant wasn't idle either. He let out a roar and raised his fist, as large as a sand pot, smashing it towards Ao Yuan like a hammer.
They had almost all unleashed their signature moves, sealing off Ao Yuan's escape route.
Only Nan Ba held back, his gaze constantly fixed vigilantly on the person beside Ao Yuan.
They didn't know how strong Ao Yuan was, but they knew he was no pushover.
They had to eliminate Ao Yuan as quickly as possible to minimize their losses.
The remaining group members, witnessing this, felt a stir in their hearts.
While they were awestruck by the might of Giant Hand, Carl, Magic Elephant, and Nan Ba, they couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh.
Ao Yuan and the person beside him might indeed have some strength.
But they were too arrogant, wanting to monopolize the spiritual spring.
After all, they were all Heavenly Ranking experts!
How could these two strangers possibly withstand their combined assault?
As they sighed, they suddenly noticed that neither Ao Yuan nor the person beside him showed any intention of making a move.
They hadn't even glanced at Giant Hand and the others.
"Aren't they too arrogant?"
The crowd was startled, and murmurs began to rise in their hearts.
The power of that person earlier was undeniable, but they shouldn't be so arrogant.
Could it be that he hadn't displayed his full strength yet?
Did he have a way to resist the combined assault of Giant Hand and the others?
No!
It was impossible!
As soon as this thought arose, it was instantly dismissed.
They were top-tier experts on the Heavenly Ranking.
Who could possibly be stronger than them?
"Die!"
Giant Hand and the others paid no mind to the thoughts of the crowd.
At this moment.
They had already reached Ao Yuan.
Giant Hand, with his arms spread wide in a grabbing motion, lunged towards Ao Yuan.
If caught, Ao Yuan would undoubtedly become a helpless fish.
Ao Yuan still made no move. Just as the hand was about to fall.
At this very moment, the person beside Ao Yuan suddenly moved.
He abruptly raised his eyes, and an immensely powerful aura erupted from within him.
"Insects!"
The cold words were spoken, and with a 'bang' explosion,
Giant Hand's expression drastically changed. Immediately, he spat blood and was sent flying backward.
The others were no different.
They were all sent flying, crashing to the ground.
Spitting blood, their vital energy depleted.
The entire scene.
Suddenly fell into a dead silence.
Then, a chorus of gasping sounds erupted.
"Hiss—"
Everyone sucked in a sharp breath, their gazes towards the person beside Ao Yuan changing completely.
Disbelief was written on every face.
Strong!
Too strong!
And outrageously so!
How could someone who appeared to possess only a modicum of strength so easily defeat several Heavenly Ranking experts?
The experts within the Heavenly Ranking were all recognized, with absolutely no deception involved.
Could it be that there were even more powerful experts on Blue Star who were not on the rankings?
Unbelievable, utterly unbelievable.
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