Just as Xiao Yan’s eyes gleamed at the appearance of the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire, the figure of Elder Qing Hua, who had been observing quietly from a distance, suddenly transformed into a blurry silhouette, rushing like lightning towards the source fire. Seeing Elder Qing Hua’s swift reaction, Xiao Yan’s brow furrowed slightly, and although his eyes flashed, he did not act immediately… Although the source fire had already appeared, there were still three Soul Temple Reverends eyeing it greedily, making the task of seizing it far from easy.
“Whoosh!”
Elder Qing Hua’s speed was extremely fast, appearing in front of the jet-black fire dragon in an instant. A flicker of fervor passed through his eyes, and immense Dou Qi surged out from his palms, forming a Dou Qi palm which reached out to grab the fire dragon.
“Hmph! Seeking death!” Just as Elder Qing Hua’s Dou Qi palm was summoned and before it could touch the source fire, a few cold snarls sounded, followed by the clinking of iron chains and a chilling blast of energy aimed at Elder Qing Hua’s back.
Sensing the fierce and cunning attack, Elder Qing Hua’s face tightened, and he dodged swiftly, then turned with a cold gaze towards the black-clad attacker.
“Hehe, my Soul Temple will not allow others to lay hands on what we desire,” the black-clad man sneered. Around him, over a dozen inky chains coiled like venomous serpents, emitting agonizing screams of entrapped souls.
“I will keep him here, you two move to seize the source fire,” the black-clad man addressed the other two black-clad Reverends, his voice firm.
“Agreed!” Hearing this, the two Reverends nodded, and in a flash, they rushed toward the source fire.
Seeing their actions, Elder Qing Hua’s expression changed, but before he could step forward, dozens of pitch-black chains sliced through the air, enveloping him in a flurry of frigid energy.
“Damn it!” Faced with the approaching chains, Elder Qing Hua cursed inwardly. However, he did not dare to be lax, and all the Dou Qi within his body surged forth, allowing him to engage in a hand-to-hand battle with the black-clad Reverend.
As Elder Qing Hua was occupied, the two black-clad Reverends surrounded the small, black fire dragon. Their eyes met, and with a flick of their fingers, ten slightly thinner, inky-black chains shot out from their sleeves, hurtling fiercely towards the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire.
The small fire dragon, though only about a dozen feet long, emitted a faintly destructive aura that made it a formidable opponent, despite its diminutive size.
Facing the combined assault of the two black-clad Reverends, the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire’s eyes flashed with ferocity. It had finally managed to break free from the seals set by the three giants, but was now facing these Soul Temple demons, forcing it to separate from its main body.
“Whoosh!” The fire dragon, enveloped in jet-black flames, whipped its tail, transforming into a black bolt of lightning, and lunged at the front black-clad Reverend.
Seeing the counterattack, the Reverend was slightly startled. Remembering the fate of the old man Mu Gu, he didn’t dare underestimate the fire. He waved his sleeve, and a wave of black fog surged out, weaving the countless inky chains together like a giant python, smashing into the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire.
“Clang!” The collision produced a burst of sparks, followed by crisp sounds of iron clashing. Despite its ferocity, the chain python shattered under the force of the fire dragon’s impact.
“This monstrous beast is too strong!” Although the black-clad Reverend had been wary, the sudden and overwhelming defeat was still unexpected. He hastily retreated, but as he did, the space in front of him warped, and the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire, now entirely pitch-black, shot out, charging directly at the Reverend’s heart with a devastating force.
This extreme aggression from the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire stirred a ruthless intent in the black-clad Reverend. He clenched his right hand, and a vast wave of cold, dark mist erupted from his body, slamming out with a powerful punch.
“Boom!” The punch collided with the fire dragon, a thunderous explosion echoing through the empty space. A wave of hot fire rolled out, as swift as lightning.
“Swish, swish!” The clash caused the black-clad Reverend’s face to change, blood spewing from his mouth. In this true engagement, he finally understood the terrifying power of the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire. Though it was weakened by the array, its destruction-like strength still tore through his defenses.
The black-claded Reverend staggered back, his face covered in shock. The destructive force was too intense to resist. Yet, while he was injured, the pitch-black flames of the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire had also dimmed, indicating significant depletion from the encounter.
“Move, it won’t last much longer!” The black-clad Reverend wiped the blood from his mouth, noting the dimming flames on the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire, and shouted at his companion.
Hearing this, the other Soul Temple Reverend nodded, and with a wave of his sleeve, countless soul-covered black fog appeared, engulfing the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire. He intended to deplete its remaining energy through soul explosions.
Though harsh, this strategy worked well. Under the relentless onslaught of suicidal souls, the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire could only evade, its deep black flames gradually fading, showing signs of reverting to its earlier purple-black color.
In the void, the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire dodged the bombarding souls, roaring in fury. Seeing this, the old man Mu Gu and the black-clad Reverend, who had previously suffered, were relieved. If four Reverends couldn’t subdue the fire, they would surely be punished upon their return.
In the distance, Xiao Yan watched the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire evading the Soul Temple Reverend’s attacks, his eyes narrowing. He could feel the flame’s weakening.
“Things are looking bad. I didn’t expect the Soul Temple to be so ruthless, using such means to drain the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire’s power. If this continues, it might truly fall into their hands…” Gully, beside him, spoke gravely.
“Have the teachers not finished yet?” Cao Ying asked, frowning.
“This starry domain cannot accommodate so many Dou Zun experts. Originally, it would have collapsed soon after they entered, but the three presidents seem to be stabilizing it. Perhaps, they will be able to enter soon…”
“What should we do? The three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire can’t hold out much longer,” Dan Chen said softly.
“Leave it to me.” A sudden laugh startled Gully and others, and their gazes turned to Xiao Yan, who was grinning.
“Elder Gully, can you please stall the old man Mu Gu and the wounded Soul Temple Reverend?”
“Stalling them should not be difficult, given their injuries…”
“Good, then I’ll take on the last Soul Temple Reverend and the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire.”
“You… Are you sure?” Gully doubted, noting the opponent’s three-star Dou Zun level and the challenges ahead.
Xiao Yan smiled, snapping his fingers, and a golden light shot out from his ring, forming a golden figure—Tian Yao Kui, evolved from enduring multiple pill thunders.
Gully was surprised, sensing a faintly dangerous aura from the puppet. “If you are confident, then the three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire and the Soul Temple Reverend are yours. Best of luck, capturing the flame.”
Xiao Yan nodded, stomping the ground, and dashed towards the Soul Temple Reverend, with Tian Yao Kui following as a golden halo.
“Three-thousand Blazing Flame Fire, you belong to me!” Xiao Yan’s eyes gleamed with undiminished fervor as he targeted the black fire dragon.
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