The massive bones linked from head to tail, forming a perfect circular enclosure around the plain. At its very center, the stone altar stood. As Zi Yan gazed in astonishment at the bones below, Xiao Yan and the others noticed this as well, and a series of sharp gasps echoed one after another. The Ancient Void Dragon and the Ancient Heaven Phoenix, these almost mythic existences, had actually appeared here. Although they were only bones, their presence was enough to astound them. “No wonder the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit appeared. It seems that an Ancient Void Dragon and an Ancient Heaven Phoenix once fell here,” Xiao Yan murmured. “The Ancient Heaven Phoenix and the Ancient Void Dragon are both supreme entities in the world of magical beasts, but they are like water and fire, utterly incompatible. They would fight on sight, and it is likely that after a great battle, they both perished here, heavily injured.” Zi Yan whispered. “But the Ancient Heaven Phoenix’s life force is clearly less than that of the Ancient Void Dragon. Otherwise, the Beast Spirit Barrier would have been dominated by the Heaven Phoenix’s energy…” Xiao Yan nodded slightly, looking at Zi Yan, “What do you plan to do now?” This so-called Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit was clearly something of immense importance. Even with Xiao Yan’s experience, he had never heard of such a thing. He did not know what to do now. “We must take the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. If the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan obtains it, they could evolve into a true supreme beast with the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline, threatening the Ancient Void Dragon clan as well.” Zi Yan said gravely. Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s expression turned serious. He was clearly at odds with the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. The stronger they got, the more disadvantageous it was for him. “Let’s hurry and take it, then.” Zi Yan nodded, turning swiftly. Just as she was about to act, her face suddenly changed, sensing a strong fluctuation in the air. Numerous presences rushed in at the same time. This sudden change was also perceived by Xiao Yan and the others. They looked towards the source of the disturbance, and their hearts sank. They saw a crack torn open in the Beast Spirit Barrier, and a group of people, like wolves and tigers, rushed in—indeed, it was the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. Feng Qing’er and her companions, upon entering, first looked around in confusion. Then, their gazes fell on the altar in the center of the plain. Seeing that they were high up in the air, they immediately noticed the dazzling strange fruit on top of the altar, and their expressions froze. “Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit?!” After a moment of stunned silence, a shocked and ear-piercing scream rang out! Upon hearing this scream, the white-haired man beside Feng Qing’er also changed his expression, staring at the top of the altar in a daze. His eyes then filled with a frenzied fervor. After Feng Qing’er’s scream, Zi Yan’s face turned cold, and she drew back her hand. Though removing the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit required a complicated method, at this moment, they needed to deal with these uninvited guests first. “Hmm…” Xiao Yan exhaled softly, looking at the intruders. He said quietly, “It seems we need to prepare for battle.” Xiao Yan knew very well that if Feng Qing’er and the others recognized the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, they would never give up. A bloody conflict was inevitable. Hearing this, the others also nodded slowly. Xiong Zhan rubbed his giant fists, baring his teeth in a cruel grin. “Alright, perhaps because of my bloodline, I don’t look kindly on these bird creatures either.”
“Xiao Yan, leave the altar immediately, or today, you’ll be buried here forever!” Feng Qing’er’s eyes glinted with a sharp, cold light, and she declared sternly.
Xiao Yan glanced at her, unmoved, sweeping his gaze over the group. His brows furrowed slightly. Among them was not only the Thunder Venerable of the Wind and Thunder Sect, but also the two Earth Tiger Clan and Silver Moon Wolf Clan leaders he had seen on the mountain. These two were genuine Two-Star Dou Zuns. Besides them, there was also the white-haired man and a black-robed elder. Xiao Yan had already encountered the former, but he had just noticed the latter. However, the old man’s subtle, powerful aura suggested he was no weaker than the others. Counting them, there were five Dou Zun-level experts among them—a truly terrifying lineup.
“Five Dou Zuns…” Xiao Yan gently rubbed his fingers together, calculating. He let out a slight sigh of relief. This formation was indeed formidable, but with the addition of the Heavenly Puppet and the ten puppets they had just acquired, they could withstand six Dou Zuns. Even though the other side had many peak Battle Sects, it wasn’t a significant advantage.
“Little girl, your tone is too big. If you want to take something, you’ll have to get past me first,” Xiong Zhan sneered, bellowing into the sky. His body rapidly expanded, transforming him into a colossal ten-meter-tall giant. The fierce aura that spread instantly put the color of fear on the faces of those below Dou Zun level.
“So, it’s the Ancient Dragon Bear. Relying on a little dragon blood, you dare to show off here. You’re overestimating yourself!”
The white-haired man glanced coldly at Xiong Zhan’s colossal form, scoffing disdainfully.
“How about this, then…?”
A cool voice echoed as Little Healer Immortal and the Heavenly Fire Venerable stepped forward, floating in the air outside the altar. Their three-star Dou Zun auras, boundless and profound, swept out, causing a slight tremor in the very space around them.
“Hmph, do you think we have no Dou Zuns on our side?”
Seeing this, the Thunder Venerable sneered, stepping forward with the Earth Tiger Clan and Silver Moon Wolf Clan leaders. Their auras surged forth, filling the area, and the atmosphere grew tense.
Xiao Yan remained expressionless, glancing at the aggressively imposing Thunder Venerable and the others. With a flick of his finger, the Heavenly Puppet shimmered into view. Then, with a wave of his hand, ten Earth Puppets appeared in the sky, their gold and silver lights interweaving, creating a sight that stung the eyes.
The appearance of eleven puppets caused even the faces of the Thunder Venerable and the others to twitch. They had witnessed the power of these ten puppets before, and collectively, they were capable of holding their own against a Two-Star Dou Zun.
“Today, I’ll see who dares to take anything from this altar!”
Xiao Yan’s figure slowly ascended into the sky, and a purple-brown flame erupted from within his body, condensing into a massive fire dragon above him. Its roar shook heaven and earth.
Feeling Xiao Yan’s incredibly powerful aura, Feng Qing’er’s face darkened. Gnashing her silver teeth, she looked at him with a reluctant glint in her eyes. Back when she first met Xiao Yan, he was nothing compared to her. But now, in just a few short years, he had far surpassed her.
A vast, potent aura pervaded the area, with nearly ten Dou Zun auras flaring simultaneously. The spectacular scene left some of the Wind and Thunder Sect’s experts slack-jawed; they had never seen such a sight.
The white-haired man coldly stared at Xiao Yan in the air. From the aura alone, they were at a disadvantage. Despite their smaller numbers, Xiao Yan and his companions were each incredibly powerful and resilient, making them extremely difficult to deal with.
“Elder Feng Xuan, it seems we can only count on you this time…”
Taking a deep breath, the white-haired man turned to the silent black-robed elder, speaking respectfully.
“Mm…”
The black-robed elder nodded slightly, his gaze fixing on the top of the altar. A fiery passion flickered in his eyes, as deep as a well.
“Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, hah, it’s as if the heavens are favoring our clan. To find such a legendary treasure here…”
As his laughter faded, the black-robed elder took a few steps forward. With each step, his subtle, vast aura surged exponentially. By the time his fourth step landed, his aura had broken through to the level of a Five-Star Dou Zun!
“Younger generation, leave now, and I will spare your lives!”
The black-robed elder’s voice, indifferent but thunderous, shook the entire space, causing it to tremble.
“Five-Star Dou Zun…”
Xiao Yan and the others looked at the black-robed elder with a slightly grim expression. They hadn’t expected this seemingly insignificant elder to be the strongest in the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. No wonder Feng Qing’er was so confident.
“This old man has hidden well. What should we do now?”
The Heavenly Fire Venerable frowned, looking at Xiao Yan. There was a huge difference between Dou Zun levels, and with Feng Xuan’s emergence, the situation had been turned upside down.
“What can we do? Such a rare item, even if we destroy it, we cannot let it fall into their hands,” Xiao Yan sneered. “And a mere Five-Star Dou Zun does not have the right to make us back down!”
His last words were not concealed, carried away by the wind.
“Stubborn to the end. If that’s the case, then stay here!”
The black-robed elder shook his head, his face as withered as a tree, growing colder. With his Five-Star Dou Zun strength, he could easily overlook everyone present. Though he did not wish to fight, since they rejected his offer, he had no choice but to be ruthless.
“Attack, leave none alive!”
The icy words of the black-robed elder instantly filled the air with a murderous intent, reaching the heavens themselves!
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