Zhang Yuan did not rashly join the battle.

Because the fight between Yan Bei and the black-faced elder was extremely intense, with both sides engaged in close combat, Gang Qi flew wildly. In Zhang Yuan’s current state, forcibly intervening might not help the former, and could easily hurt himself instead.

But this did not mean Zhang Yuan was doing nothing.

He was adjusting his breath to heal his internal injuries while waiting for the opportunity to strike.

This brought tremendous mental pressure to the black-faced elder.

Originally, there were three Tier Six experts on the side of the black-faced elder, enough to easily suppress the heavily injured Yan Bei when united.

Now, with two gone, leaving him alone against Yan Bei and the unfathomable Zhang Yuan, how could he remain calm and composed?

Yet, the black-faced elder had experienced countless battles and had exceedingly deep insight, knowing clearly that fear and hesitation at this time would only lead to a quicker death, with no chance of escape.

This Tier Six expert’s mind raced, and suddenly, he let out a shout: "Die!"

The next moment, a formidable aura erupted from his body, and the Profound Soldier dagger in his right hand instantly unleashed a sharp light a foot long, stabbing towards Yan Bei’s chest with unparalleled speed.

This strike was extremely fierce, truly revealing the extraordinary cultivation foundation of a veteran True Gang Realm martial artist.

In fact, the black-faced elder did not hope to truly injure Yan Bei; as long as he could temporarily force the latter back, he could then deploy a secret technique to escape swiftly, winning a sliver of a chance for survival.

Thud!

To the black-faced elder’s utter astonishment, Yan Bei not only did not dodge the dagger stabbing towards his chest; instead, he moved forward to meet it, letting the Profound Soldier pierce directly into his heart.

Then his right hand turned into a claw, tearing through the black-faced elder’s protective Gang Qi and immediately piercing into the latter’s chest!

Both sides trembled in unison, neither moving.

The black-faced elder suddenly widened his eyes, first looking at Yan Bei, who stood face to face with him, a faint smile still on his face.

Then he looked down at the claw that had pierced his chest.

In the eyes of this Tier Six expert was a look of disbelief.

Why?

Why would Yan Bei, who could clearly dodge, choose to perish with him?

Isn’t living better?

He only wanted to survive too.

However, the black-faced elder would never get an answer.

Yan Bei’s right hand suddenly closed its five fingers and crushed the enemy’s heart in his grasp!

The black-faced elder didn’t even have time to let out a scream before falling backward.

When the Tier Six expert’s back hit the ground, his eyes were still wide open. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Death with unclosed eyes!

"Brother Yan!"

Zhang Yuan, just recovering from the shock, quickly moved to Yan Bei’s side and held him up.

Zhang Yuan’s reaction was not slow.

He just never dreamed that Yan Bei would be so determined, sacrificing his life to take down his opponent.

By the time Zhang Yuan realized something was wrong, it was too late to take action.

Everything happened so fast!

He couldn’t help but ask: "Why?"

Clearly, Zhang Yuan had already taken care of two Tier Six, and taking down the last one with Yan Bei was not a problem.

"Who are you?"

Yan Bei turned his head with difficulty to look at Zhang Yuan, a hint of bewilderment in his eyes.

His life force was extremely tenacious, and even with a heart pierced by the Profound Soldier, he still had the strength to speak.

But Zhang Yuan knew very well that this was likely Yan Bei’s last burst of life.

Zhang Yuan smiled bitterly as he removed the Face Eater from his face, revealing his true appearance: "Brother Yan, why go to such lengths!"

"So it’s Brother Zhang."

Yan Bei suddenly understood, a sincere and joyful smile appearing on his face: "That’s great."

He hadn’t known it was Zhang Yuan, so he had a trace of caution in his heart. Now seeing the latter’s true face, he felt relieved: "I was ambushed in Yongping Prefecture City, and couldn’t have lived much longer anyway. Now to exchange my life for life is a gain."

This hero of the martial world had no fear of death and spoke with a slight pride in his tone.

"Cough cough!"

He coughed twice, then grabbed Zhang Yuan’s arm and said: "Brother Zhang, I have two things to ask of you."

Zhang Yuan nodded: "You say it."

Yan Bei was clearly holding on to his last breath, making time extremely precious for him.

"Previously, while infiltrating Yongping Prefecture City to investigate, I discovered that the prefecture government office was constructing an Extinction Altar. They were actually using Yongzhou as a chessboard to set up the Heaven and Earth Destruction Yin Yang Array, utterly inhumane!"

"Brother Zhang, these forces are vast, and the Heaven and Earth Destruction Yin Yang Array is not something that can be arranged overnight."

"Our powers are limited and unable to stop it, but I hope you will spread this information to other places. Perhaps it could attract Divine Power intervention and save the millions within Yongzhou!"

Zhang Yuan answered without hesitation: "No problem."

In fact, at this moment, Zhang Yuan knew very well that the forces capable of such a feat within a province are likely only the Daqian Dynasty, and it could very well involve the Celestial Race.

Considering the Drought Fiend and Upper Scenic Celestial’s attitude...

Zhang Yuan didn’t think going to other places to spread the word would have any effect.

But Zhang Yuan couldn’t refuse Yan Bei’s last request, he could only do his best to live without regret!

"Thank you."

Yan Bei gasped a few breaths, raising his hand to reach into his bosom, then pulled out forcefully.

In his hand unexpectedly appeared a piece of beast hide.

Seeing this beast hide, Zhang Yuan’s pupils suddenly shrank.

"This is a Treasure Map I accidentally obtained months ago, quite mysterious."

Yan Bei handed the beast hide to Zhang Yuan with a trembling hand: "Now I give it to you, please help look after two individuals for me."

It turns out that this hero had been adventuring alone in the martial world.

But years ago, he happened to save a woman who had been robbed by bandits, forming a romantic bond.

They even had a child.

However, that woman was just an ordinary person, incapable of following Yan Bei around, so he settled her in one place, visiting periodically.

Yan Bei, acting chivalrously, had made many enemies, so regarded the existence of his wife and child as his greatest secret.

He never told anyone.

Now, as he was about to die, he could only entrust them to Zhang Yuan.

This Treasure Map was the token of his gratitude!

"Brother Zhang..."

After leaving his will, Yan Bei’s grip on Zhang Yuan’s arm suddenly strengthened, forcing out his last few words: "Please tell Lady Yun, I, I’m sorry..."

This hero of the martial world hadn’t finished his words when his lifted head droopingly fell.

The light of life in his eyes extinguished simultaneously.

Thus, he died in Zhang Yuan’s arms!

"Brother Yan, may you rest in peace!"

Zhang Yuan sighed deeply, placing the hero’s body into his storage space.

Subsequently, he hastily cremated the three Tier Six experts on the ground.

Then initiated his Body Technique and disappeared into the vast night!