boom--!

As Yao Zheng gave the order, the Tyrant Beetle stopped in mid-air, its thin, cicada-wing-like wings flapping rapidly, stirring up a cloud of sand.

As the sandstorm gradually subsided, a dense swarm of insects suddenly appeared behind the Tyrant Beetle.

The next moment.

The Tyrant Beetle's body trembled violently, and a swarm of insects that blotted out the sun rushed madly towards Akabane.

A swarm of insects!

The Tyrannosaurus Beetle's innate ultimate killing move.

It summons countless small insects to attack, and the area covered by the swarm is within the attack range of the Tyrant Beetle.

Don't think that this swarm of insects is just disgusting to look at. Each of those little insects has a mouthpart that can tear apart a wild boar. Wherever they go, nothing grows. In the end, all living things are left with only a skeleton!

But fire is the natural enemy of these insects.

Even so, Akabane did not dare to be careless and immediately spread his fire wings to unleash his skill.

The blazing sky and the sea of ​​​​fire!

In an instant.

The entire surrounding area was engulfed in scorching flames, and within a thirty-meter radius of Akabane, it was completely transformed into a sea of ​​fire.

The sounds of the insect swarm suddenly disappeared, replaced by a tantalizing aroma reminiscent of roasted meat.

Countless insects were instantly reduced to charred lumps the moment they rushed toward the wall of fire, falling densely from the sky like fine rain.

They thought the swarm would be completely burned, but then an astonishing scene unfolded.

The swarm of insects seemed to have gone mad, charging headlong into the wall of fire. The insects in front were burned to charcoal, while the insects behind followed closely behind, one after another, seemingly utterly fearless of death.

Under the swarm's suicidal attack, the effect of the Flaming Sky and Sea of ​​Fire skill began to weaken, and more and more insects broke through the fire wall and rushed straight towards Crimson Feather.

Seeing this, Akabane spread his wings again, and a spectacular fireball, like a meteor shower, shot out from them.

Flame!

The swarm of insects, resembling a dark cloud, was riddled with holes by the fireballs, but the remaining insects persisted in attacking Akabane.

Seeing that the insect swarm was about to succeed, Yao Zheng stood outside the fire wall and smirked triumphantly.

snort!

A mere fifth-tier Heavenly Evolution Beast Tamer, yet it dares to challenge his Overlord Beetle?!

That's utterly overestimating themselves!

After we deal with this firebird, it'll be Lu Yuan's turn next!

That kid abandoned his beast and ran away; nobody knows where he's gone now.

It doesn't matter.

No matter where he runs, he will drag that brat out and kill him!

And that god-level demon beast elixir!

If we can snatch that elixir and give it to the Tyrant Beetle, his strength will reach a new level!

Thinking of this, Yao Zheng's expression became even more smug.

Just then.

A cold, ruthless voice suddenly rang out behind him.

"Sword Drawing Technique!"

"What?!"

Yao Zheng was startled and turned around to look, only to see a flash of cold light before his eyes.

He instinctively took several steps back, barely dodging the fatal attack, but his right arm was still slammed into it, exposing the pale bone.

"Lu Yuan—!!!"

Upon seeing who was standing behind him, Yao Zheng gritted his teeth and roared angrily.

Lu Yuan picked at his ear, a smirk playing on his lips as he looked up at him.

"Why are you shouting so loudly, Elder? I'm not like you, getting old and hard of hearing. Speak softly!"

Looking at Lu Yuan's nonchalant expression, Yao Zheng felt as if his head was about to explode with anger, and at the same time, a chill ran through his heart.

Didn't this kid run away?

When did you touch him from behind?

I couldn't even detect the slightest trace of his presence!

Despite his surprise, Yao Zheng outwardly appeared furious.

"You little brat, you actually dared to deliver yourself to my doorstep. That's fine, saves me the trouble of catching you!"

After saying that.

Yao Zheng formed his left hand into a claw and attacked Lu Yuan with lightning speed.

Lu Yuan immediately stepped back.

"What's wrong?!" Yao Zheng continued his attack while mocking, "Weren't you pretty tough just now? Now all you can do is run away?!"

Hearing Yao Zheng's mocking voice, Lu Yuan remained expressionless and unmoved.

LOL!

Trash talk is an overused tactic of his. If I can still fall for it, then I'm just too pathetic. I might as well just find a block of tofu and smash my head against it!

"Considering I'm about to die, Elder, could you please tell me why you're here?" Lu Yuan asked casually while dodging Yao Zheng's attacks.

Based on the current situation, Yan should be under strict lockdown. The monster horde has not yet been dealt with, and it is impossible to allow outsiders to enter at will.

What he couldn't understand the most was...

The people Fu Bo was keeping an eye on hadn't received any news that Yao Zheng had left the capital. He should still be in the capital, so how could he suddenly appear here and even know his exact location?

All of this seems a bit eerie.

Lu Yuan's head was spinning, and he was too lazy to think about it, so he decided to just ask the person directly.

Yao Zheng burst into laughter after hearing this.

"You brat, weren't you so cocky just now? Now you finally realize your days are numbered!"

"Since that's the case, I'll tell you the reason, out of consideration for your bloodline in the Lu family, so that you can leave with a clear understanding!"

Lu Yuan looked at him silently without saying a word.

Yao Zheng was so engrossed in the thrill of his impending revenge that he didn't notice Lu Yuan's unusual behavior. He continued, "Because this beast tide was all meticulously planned by me! Hahahaha!"

After saying that.

Yao Zheng seemed to have gone mad, and began to laugh loudly.

"You designed the beast tide?!"

Lu Yuan frowned, his sharp eyes fixed on Yao Zheng.

How is that possible?!

Yao Zheng was merely a beast tamer at the eighth level of the Heavenly Evolution Realm. Even with the power of the Tyrant Beetle, he could not control the Fei Beast, which had already reached the level of a Phantom God.

Moreover, why would Yao Zheng, instead of living peacefully in the capital, suddenly decide to launch a beast tide and destroy the entire city of Yandu?

Even if it was to get revenge on himself, it shouldn't have gone to this extent, right?!

Suddenly.

Lu Yuan seemed to have thought of something, and his expression suddenly became serious.

"You have other people backing you, don't you? What exactly is your purpose in destroying Yandu?"

Yao Zheng alone could not have caused such a commotion, but what if someone else had intervened?

For example, that ancestor.

Or perhaps they are from the myriad realms.

In short, there must have been people of a higher rank than Yao Zheng who participated.

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's question, Yao Zheng initially showed no reaction, then roared, "Mastermind behind this? What mastermind do I need to kill you?!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Yao Zheng lunged at him again.

"You brat, quickly give me your life! I will use your life to appease my grandson's resentment!"

Yao Zheng concealed the information extremely well, even turning his head away at lightning speed to avoid looking into Lu Yuan's eyes, for fear of revealing anything.

Nevertheless.

Lu Yuan still saw panic and confusion in the fleeting look in his eyes.

"I've already given you a chance, but you didn't take it. Don't blame me when you get down there!"

After saying all this in one breath, Lu Yuan waved his hand towards the void.

Yao Zheng looked at him in confusion, but before he could ask a question, a knife suddenly appeared behind him and pierced through his heart from behind.

Su Ren!

when?!

Seeing Yao Zheng's wide eyes and incredulous expression, Lu Yuan suddenly laughed.

Oh, right!

"I forgot to tell you, the person I was talking about who's about to die is you, Yao Zheng!"