Upon hearing the distant roar of fury, Xiao Yan’s figure did not pause for a moment. Violet-brown flames surrounded him, making him look like a raging beast forged from fire. The remaining guards of the Soul Sect, seeing this nemesis emerge once again, hurriedly dodged. The guardians who had been killed by Xiao Yan earlier had already left them in a state of terror; how could they dare to block him now? Without any obstruction, Xiao Yan’s speed soared to its peak. He could sense that the Star Plucking Old Devil was rapidly pursuing him. It was clear that the old demon was enraged by his Lightning Illusionary Body Technique.
“Old bastard!” Xiao Yan cursed inwardly. If it weren’t for the Star Plucking Old Devil, this mission would have gone smoothly. But unfortunately, the strength of a five-star Peak Dou Zun was enough to turn the tide against them.
He muttered a few more curses, then raised his head to see the exit not far away. Stomping his foot on the ground, he transformed into a violet-brown beam and shot out like a bolt of lightning, streaking towards the opening.
As he emerged from the Soul Sect, several intense currents of energy slammed down from the sky, forcing Xiao Yan to dodge swiftly. He rose into the air, finally having the chance to observe the situation outside the Soul Sect.
The current valley was in a state of chaos. Immense cracks, like monstrous jaws, spread across the valley. Some even extended up the mountainside, and boulders continuously fell from the cliffs, causing the valley to tremble as if in an earthquake.
In the air above the valley, figures crossed paths, and immense waves of dou qi filled the sky. Nearly ten auras of terrifying might reverberated in the air. Under such unprecedented combat, the space here had become exceptionally unstable, with cracks appearing like giant snakes, causing the Soul Sect guardians’ hearts to shudder. At this level of battle, they didn’t dare to intervene.
Apart from the five fiercely contested areas in the sky, there was another area that caught Xiao Yan’s attention—where Zi Yan was located. This young girl, without the interference of Dou Zun-level experts, was taking out her frustration on the Soul Sect guardians. Since she had returned, Zi Yan’s strength had significantly increased. Strangely, even with Xiao Yan’s soul perception, he couldn’t determine her exact strength, as if something was completely masking it.
However, judging from the current situation, where one of her palms sent a six-star Battle Sect guard flying and spitting blood, her strength was undoubtedly very formidable.
Xiao Yan quickly assessed the situation, and heaved a slight sigh of relief. It seemed that they were not at a disadvantage. The five Soul Sect Dou Zuns were all around the three-star level, and aside from Venerable Iron Sword, who was slightly struggling, the other four were gradually gaining the upper hand.
“People have been rescued! Withdraw!”
At this critical moment, there was no time for more words. After discerning the situation, Xiao Yan shouted loudly.
In the sky, upon hearing Xiao Yan’s shout, Venerable Wind and others also showed a hint of joy. However, their opponents suddenly launched a frenzied attack, entangling them tightly and preventing them from escaping.
Seeing the chaos in the sky, Xiao Yan’s brows furrowed. The situation was far more complex than he had expected.
*Puff, puff!*
The moment Xiao Yan appeared, he naturally attracted the attention of some Soul Sect experts. Although they were not qualified to participate in the higher-level battle, they imagined that their numbers could at least hold him back. Therefore, three of them rushed over, holding black chains that shot towards Xiao Yan’s head like sharp, straight spears.
*Bang!*
Feeling the attacks from these three Soul Sect guardians, Xiao Yan’s expression turned cold. He swiftly extended his hand, grabbing the three chains, and with a shake of his arm, a violet-brown dragon roared out from his sleeves, flashing across the chains and slamming heavily into the chests of the three Soul Sect guardians.
Hit by such force, the three guardians flew backward and slammed into stone pillars, the black fog surrounding their bodies instantly thinning.
Seeing Xiao Yan effortlessly defeat the three guardians, the surrounding Soul Sect experts were horrified, their advancing figures immediately halting, and none dared to approach easily.
“Since you’re here, none of you shall leave!”
Just as Xiao Yan was about to retreat, the roof of the great hall exploded, and a figure soared into the sky, an icy sneer echoing through the air.
“Damn, the old devil is chasing us!”
Hearing this cold laugh, Xiao Yan’s face instantly changed.
“Space Barrier, Seal!”
In the sky, the Star Plucking Old Devil scanned the distant battlefield with a sinister gaze, finally settling on Xiao Yan below. His sinister aura grew, and he quickly formed strange seals with his hands, shouting coldly.
With the Star Plucking Old Devil’s shout, the space in the valley began to violently fluctuate, and a wrinkle spread out, like a stack of old cloths, appearing in the sky.
“Star Plucking Old Devil?”
Venerable Wind, who was engaged in a fierce battle, also noticed the Star Plucking Old Devil, and his face drastically changed as he shouted in alarm.
“Wind Xiao, you are truly relentless, daring to intrude into my Soul Sect,” the Star Plucking Old Devil sneered, casting a sinister glance at Venerable Wind.
Venerable Wind’s face darkened, sending his opponent, a three-star Dou Zun, staggering back with a powerful palm. His eyes flickered; the situation had become more challenging than expected. The appearance of the Star Plucking Old Devil had completely overturned the course of the battle. If things went badly today, they would likely suffer significant casualties.
“Once I deal with this brat, I’ll make you understand that my Soul Sect is not a place you can come and go as you please,” the Star Plucking Old Devil sneered, then turned his sinister gaze to Xiao Yan. “To dare mock me with just Battle Sect strength, this is the first time I’ve encountered such audacity!”
With those words, he stepped lightly on the void, advancing step by step towards Xiao Yan, with billowing black fog surging from his body. The sight was terrifying, and indeed, a five-star Dou Zun was extraordinarily powerful.
Seeing the Star Plucking Old Devil approach, surrounded by black mist, Xiao Yan’s expression shifted. The old devil clearly intended to kill him personally. Even with the Heavenly Fire Three Changes, Xiao Yan’s strength was not enough to contend with the Star Plucking Old Devil.
Of course, this didn’t mean Xiao Yan was completely helpless. He had now completely mastered the Three Thousand Scorching Sky Flames, giving him access to four types of flame. If he used these flames to create the Buddha Anger Fire Lotus, the destructive power would be far greater than anything created using artificial flames. However, such a technique required ample time, which the Star Plucking Old Devil would not grant.
Currently, all their Dou Zun-level experts were being held back by the Soul Sect elders. The only one free to help was Zi Yan. Though her strength had greatly increased and she was a primeval Empty Dragon, her age meant she wasn’t a match for the Star Plucking Old Devil.
“I’ll help you stop him.”
As Xiao Yan’s eyes flashed, Zi Yan, as if sensing his thoughts, leaped from a distance and appeared before Xiao Yan, her face solemn.
“Can you do it?” Xiao Yan hesitated, a bit uneasy.
“Who else can you find right now?” Zi Yan replied without turning her head.
Speechless, Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and said, “Try to stall for some time, and be careful; if it’s too dangerous, retreat!”
Zi Yan nodded slightly, and suddenly, peculiar seals appeared on her small hands, followed by an intense purple light bursting from her body. In the glow, her petite figure grew rapidly, transforming in a few breaths from a little girl into a tall, sexy beauty with long purple hair. Her appearance was exactly the same as when Xiao Yan had seen her in the valley years ago.
Now in this form, Zi Yan brushed a strand of purple hair behind her ear, turning to see Xiao Yan’s stunned expression. Her cheeks flushed, and she glared at him. However, she forgot that her current form made her gesture appear extremely charming, stirring hearts.
“You really know how to transform people…” Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile, then took a deep breath and quickly retreated, saying, “Leave it to you; be careful.”
As he backed away, Xiao Yan pulled out a violet-brown flame, splitting it into three different colored fires, floating in front of him.
As Xiao Yan prepared his ultimate move, Zi Yan’s gaze became extremely serious, staring intently at the Star Plucking Old Devil. From him, she sensed genuine danger. This time, it wasn’t a game.
Zi Yan was well aware of the situation. The Star Plucking Old Devil was the biggest variable. Little Healer Immortal and the others were unable to intervene. If he entered the fray, Little Healer Immortal and her allies would be quickly overwhelmed, leading to their doom.
Therefore, she had to hold off the old devil long enough for Xiao Yan to succeed. Only then could their rescue mission end without further casualties.
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