Seeing the Star-Plucking Old Ghost nod, Huang Xuan’s face grew even colder, and he slowly raised his head, looking up at Xiao Yan and his group in the sky. In a faint tone, he said, “Hand over the item, and perhaps you might still have a way out.” At this very moment, Huang Xuan was filled with extreme confidence. The Star-Plucking Old Ghost was a genuine five-star Dou Zun, stronger than even him. Now that they had joined forces, their lineup far surpassed Xiao Yan and his group. Glancing at the Star-Plucking Old Ghost, whose face was full of mockery, Xiao Yan could not help but sneer, saying, “Old ghost, it seems losing an arm wasn’t enough for you.”
“Rest assured, this time, I will sever all your limbs,” the Star-Plucking Old Ghost responded, his face contorting with a sinister expression as he spoke chillingly upon mentioning the loss of his arm.
“We’ll see if you have that ability,” Little Healer Immortal retorted coldly.
Huang Xuan grinned coldly, waving his hand. The numerous powerful figures from the Sky Demon Phoenix clan and the Wind Lightning Pavilion behind him slowly stepped forward, emanating vast Dou Qi that instantly made the atmosphere in the square tense up.
Xiao Yan remained emotionless, waving his sleeves. Eleven puppets immediately appeared. Though these puppets didn’t radiate any aura, they each exuded a dangerous presence that no one dared to underestimate.
“Hmph, think you can rely on numbers?” Qing Lin also sneered. A green light flashed in his aqua-green eyes, and the space in front of him began to twist. Dozens of figures appeared out of nowhere amid startled gazes. The two leading black-clothed elders emitted auras that caused many more shocked stares—everyone could tell that these two were genuine Dou Zun powerhouses.
“Snake Tooth, Fire Rock? How did your Nine Reincarnated Earth Demon Serpents get entangled with this brat?” Huang Xuan’s gaze swept over the two black-clothed elders, and his face suddenly changed, exclaiming in shock.
“Elders, no, these two Nine Reincarnated Earth Demon Serpent Elders are rumored to have been missing for some time…” Feng Qinger’s eyes flickered, and she suddenly furrowed her brows, saying.
“Missing?” Huang Xuan was taken aback. Recalling something, his gaze shifted to Qing Lin, incredulously saying, “So you are the mysterious murderer who caused such turmoil in the Nine Reincarnated Earth Demon Serpents?”
Qing Lin glanced at him but did not answer.
“Haha, Xiao Yan, I didn’t expect you to be allied with such a person. Given the temperaments of those Nine Reincarnated Earth Demon Serpent bastards, they wouldn’t let you off so easily!” For Qing Lin’s silent admission, Huang Xuan burst into laughter, saying.
Xiao Yan was unmoved by Huang Xuan’s words. From the moment he recognized Qing Lin, he knew that there would inevitably be grudges between them and the Nine Reincarnated Earth Demon Serpents. But there was nothing to regret. Although the Nine Reincarnated Earth Demon Serpents were powerful, in Xiao Yan’s heart, they were not as important as Qing Lin. He preferred to stand by his friends and family, for in critical moments, principles wouldn’t help him, but his companions and loved ones would fight to the death for him.
“If you want to take something, just do it. Stop babbling nonsense,” Bear War impatiently scowled, cursing Huang Xuan with a torrent of words that darkened his face.
“Star-Plucking Old Ghost, that brat’s puppets, when enhanced by formations, can also reach the level of a near-five-star Dou Zun. Let me handle these puppets, and I’ll have powerful figures to block the others. You take on Xiao Yan, how about it?” Huang Xuan turned to the Star-Plucking Old Ghost and said.
Hearing this, the Star-Plucking Old Ghost’s eyes twitched. Although Xiao Yan was only a one-star Dou Zun, he was acutely aware that this brat was the most troublesome. The terrifying fire lotus attack, even now, still instilled fear in his heart.
Despite his hesitations, the current situation left him no choice. The fire lotus was indeed terrifying, but it required casting time. As long as he could engage Xiao Yan, the latter would not have the opportunity to use it. Without that fire lotus, Xiao Yan was not worth mentioning in the Star-Plucking Old Ghost’s eyes. After a brief pause, he nodded.
“Elder, let me handle that brat,” the white-haired man suddenly interjected, irritated by Xiao Yan’s repeated outshining and annoyed that he had to personally deal with Xiao Yan.
“You are not his match,” the Star-Plucking Old Ghost glanced at the white-haired man and shook his head. Though he was willing to let someone else handle it, this man did not qualify.
The white-haired man’s face darkened, but given the Star-Plucking Old Ghost’s strength, he could only swallow his anger. Before he could speak, he saw Huang Xuan wave his hand, and he could only clench his teeth and retreat.
Once their opponents were determined, Huang Xuan turned his gaze to Xiao Yan and his group, his eyes flashing with a cold gleam. When he left the ancient forest, he had already sent a message to his clan. He believed that the allure of the Dragon Phoenix Essence Fruit was enough to mobilize significant assistance. When the reinforcements arrived, Xiao Yan and his group would be unable to escape, and the Dragon Phoenix Essence Fruit would fall into the hands of the Sky Demon Phoenix clan!
“Star-Plucking Old Ghost, begin!” Huang Xuan barked, stomping on the void and rising slowly into the air. The strong fighters from the Sky Demon Phoenix clan and the Wind Lightning Pavilion quickly followed.
Xiao Yan’s face was icy. He knew that today, he would have to fight a fierce battle to successfully take the Dragon Phoenix Essence Fruit and the Heavenly tier Dou Technique.
“Ah, everyone, don’t force things. If it’s not meant to be yours, begging won’t help. Why must we turn to violence?” As the numerous strong fighters approached Xiao Yan’s group, Tang Zhen from the distance sighed, appearing beside Xiao Yan and addressing the Star-Plucking Old Ghost and the others.
“Tang Elder, what do you mean by this?” Both Huang Xuan and the Star-Plucking Old Ghost’s faces darkened, shouting coldly.
“Xiao Yan is indebted to my Flaming Flame Valley. I cannot stand idly by,” Tang Zhen responded, somewhat reluctantly. Wanting to protect Xiao Yan, he could not stay on the sidelines, or else the relationship between him and Xiao Yan would be irreparably damaged.
“Think carefully about the Flaming Flame Valley, Tang Zhen!” the Star-Plucking Old Ghost roared. Just as they were gaining the upper hand, the Flaming Flame Valley was interfering, provoking his anger. Tang Zhen’s strength was clear; even he had no guarantee of defeating him. If Tang Zhen intervened, the situation would reverse.
“Star-Plucking Old Ghost, don’t threaten me. My Flaming Flame Valley reigned supreme in the Central Plains before you were even born!” Tang Zhen’s face turned cold, speaking sternly.
Upon hearing this, the Star-Plucking Old Ghost and Huang Xuan’s faces changed. They did not expect that Tang Zhen’s relationship with Xiao Yan would be so close.
“Tang Elder, that’s not right. Interfering in others’ affairs, especially with the long-standing enmity between our Ice River Valley and your Flaming Flame Valley, it’s time to test the true strength of your Flaming Flame Valley’s Nine Divine Thunder Dragon Needle,” the Ice River Venerable smiled coldly. He had a grudge against Xiao Yan as well, with many Ice River Valley elders dying at his hands. Even his personal intervention ended in embarrassment. With his disposition, this grudge would not be easily put aside. This was the perfect opportunity.
“Ice River, do you want to get involved too?” Tang Zhen’s face darkened as he spoke.
The Ice River Venerable smiled. His strength was indeed weaker, but stalling Tang Zhen was not impossible. Once the Star-Plucking Old Ghost and Huang Xuan dealt with Xiao Yan, Tang Zhen would have no choice but to leave. Moreover, Xiao Yan’s death would quell his resentment. Unclear about Xiao Yan’s connection to the Gu Clan, the Ice River Venerable did not wish to personally eliminate him, avoiding unnecessary trouble. The Soul Hall and the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan were both powerful, unafraid of the Gu Clan, despite its strength.
At this moment, the square was still filled with many strong figures. They watched in awe as several major powers clashed. The people in the sky were all formidable, and if they truly fought, it would be incredibly intense and spectacular.
“Hahaha, Ice River Venerable, I will remember your assistance.” The sudden reinforcement delighted the Star-Plucking Old Ghost and Huang Xuan. Bowing to the Ice River Venerable, their gazes returned to Xiao Yan and his group. Waving their hands, they roared, “Begin!”
With a roar, the Star-Plucking Old Ghost and Huang Xuan were the first to move, swooping like giant eagles towards Xiao Yan and his group, causing the space to tremble with their vast Dou Qi.
“Xiao Yan, the debt of a severed arm, you can repay now!” The Star-Plucking Old Ghost’s face was wicked, his killing intent chilling the air as he shouted like a thunderclap.
Facing the group charging at him like tigers, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and swiftly formed hand seals. Purplish-brown flames swirled around him like a fire dragon. Moments later, he opened his eyes, flame surging in his pitch-black pupils.
“Kill!” At this cold roar, the Dou Qi within Little Healer Immortal and the others erupted, filling the heavens and earth with a vast and mighty aura!
The brutal battle finally erupted at this moment!
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