Hearing the sinister, menacing laughter of the Star-Picking Old Devil, Xiao Yan remained expressionless. His figure slowly ascended into the air, gazing at the black fog that engulfed the world. With such a grand display, it had likely attracted the attention of many forces. As he guessed, the outside of Falling Star Pavilion might already be swarming with spies from other factions.
The Central Region was filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers, strong factions innumerable, and the disputes among them were extremely fierce. For Falling Star Pavilion to become one of the Four Pavilions, it had faced numerous challenges since its establishment. However, this current ordeal was undoubtedly the most perilous ever. If they could survive, the fame of the Falling Star Pavilion would soar, leaving the other three pavilions far behind. But if they failed, the Falling Star Pavilion might be permanently erased from the Central Region.
“Old Devil, your chatter is as insufferably verbose as always. Enough talk, let’s get this over with. You’ve already lost several times. If you fail again, you should know better than anyone what your fate will be,” the Black and White Revereds on the sky glanced at the Star-Picking Old Devil and said indifferently.
“Hmph, I don’t need your reminder!” The Star-Picking Old Devil’s face darkened, and he said coldly.
However, even as he said this, a sinister look gradually crept into the Star-Picking Old Devil’s eyes. Staring at Xiao Yan hovering in the air, he sneered, and his hand suddenly waved. “Bloodshed in the Falling Star Pavilion!”
“Yes!” Hearing the Star-Picking Old Devil’s order, the many Soul Palace experts all shouted in unison. Their powerful Dou Qi erupted, and then, with a rustling sound, jet-black chains shot out, covering the heavens and earth towards the Star Realm.
“Kill!” The deafening cries of slaughter echoed through the land, and within the originally peaceful Star Realm, the air quickly became filled with murderous intent.
Xiao Yan floated in the air, his eyes fixed on the Star-Picking Old Devil. The Soul Palace experts rushing towards him would automatically part and scatter, heading deeper into the Star Realm when they reached ten feet from him.
“Youngster, this time, I will personally capture you and bring you back to the Soul Palace. When that happens, I’ll make you understand what it means to wish for death over life!” The Star-Picking Old Devil, his face contorted with ferocity and malice, stomped fiercely on the void and charged straight at Xiao Yan.
When the Star-Picking Old Devil began his attack, the Black and White Reverends exchanged glances and nodded slightly. Stepping on the void, they walked step by step towards the Star Realm. As they advanced, their vast Dou Qi surged, causing the energy in the area to become tumultuous.
“Swish!” Just as the Black and White Reverends were about to enter the Star Realm to wreak havoc, a golden light streaked across, charging straight at one of them.
“A puppet… A puppet powerful enough to rival a four-star Dou Zun, now that’s rare. I’ll take care of it.” The Black Reverend, dressed in black, cast a glance at the charging Heavenly Demon Puppet, a faint surprise in his eyes before he spoke.
“Mm, then it seems I’ll have to be the one to start the slaughter.” The White Reverend gave a sinister smile. His figure flickered, dodging the approaching Heavenly Demon Puppet. However, as he stepped forward, a small figure appeared mid-air, blocking his way. She smiled at him, “Old man, let me be your opponent.”
Stunned by the sudden appearance of the clear-eyed girl, the White Reverend’s eyes remained indifferent, not shifting at her identity or appearance. He nodded slightly, his shoulder trembling, and an immense amount of Dou Qi surged out, sweeping towards Qing Lin.
Seeing the old man starting with a killing move, Qing Lin quickly gathered her focus. Her emerald green pupils widened, and three black dots grew, turning into three beautiful emerald flowers rotating around her irises. An eerie energy wave rapidly spread out…
“Three Flower Eyes?”
The White Reverend, who was no ordinary person, noticed the change in Qing Lin’s eyes and exclaimed in surprise.
“Got it right…” Qing Lin smiled sweetly, a glow flashing in her eyes, neutralizing the pressure of the overwhelming Dou Qi.
“Who would have thought there are such mysterious eyes in this world. It’s a pity your strength is too weak.” The White Reverend smiled lightly. His figure moved, creating several afterimages in the sky, and in an instant, he appeared in front of Qing Lin. His hand condensed immense energy, and he reached out to grab Qing Lin.
“That may not be so certain…” Qing Lin giggled, her slender, supple waist twisting, evading the White Reverend’s grasp. She retreated swiftly, “Hmpf.”
Seeing Qing Lin dodge, the White Reverend’s gaze turned frigid, and he dashed out with explosive speed.
“Boom!”
As the White Reverend and Qing Lin began their engagement, Xiao Yan collided with the Star-Picking Old Devil like a meteor, the terrifying shockwave from the collision rippling out, shaking the nearby mountains and causing boulders to tumble down.
At this moment, Xiao Yan and the Star-Picking Old Devil were engaging in a head-on, no-holds-barred battle. After consuming the Bone Marrow Pills of the Dou Sage, Xiao Yan had officially entered the two-star Dou Zun realm. With the Three Changes of the Heavenly Flame fully activated, he had the right to fight head-to-head against a five-star Dou Zun. He no longer needed to be excessively cautious about the enemy’s attacks.
No one felt the magnitude of Xiao Yan’s change more than his opponent, the Star-Picking Old Devil. The more he engaged with Xiao Yan, the more shocked he was. Initially, when he first met Xiao Yan, the latter could barely withstand his direct attack. Yet, in just over a year, that ant had attained the strength to fight him head-on!
“Such a short time, and this boy has improved again. If this continues, I might not even be his match next time we meet.”
Feeling Xiao Yan’s swift progress, the Star-Picking Old Devil was both shocked and furious. The feeling of being surpassed was not pleasant, especially when the person surpassing him was his nemesis. It made the Star-Picking Old Devil restless, and Xiao Yan clearly had reached a point where the old devil could not rest easily.
Killing intent surged in his heart, and the Star-Picking Old Devil’s palm struck with even greater ferocity. His vast Dou Qi roared through his meridians, bursting out, cracking the space and creating a web of black fissures, like a monstrous grin.
The Star-Picking Old Devil’s more ferocious attacks caught Xiao Yan’s attention. A sardonic smile crossed his face. Though his strength only reached a maximum of a four-star Dou Zun after unleashing the Three Changes of the Heavenly Flame, he also had the aid of the Flame. This boost meant he no longer had to fear the Star-Picking Old Devil.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
In the sky, two figures flashed like ghosts, each clash producing a thunderous boom. Vicious waves of energy continuously spread, echoing in the sky like muted thunder. Such a fierce battle left people speechless.
Within the Star Realm, sounds of fighting were everywhere, and a chilling black fog filled the air. Many Falling Star Pavilion disciples gathered together. They might not be able to defeat the Soul Palace’s experts individually, but when they stood together, even these powerful foes couldn’t overpower them…
Meanwhile, the Honored Wind Elder, Little Doctor Immortal, and others joined the battle. The Soul Palace had brought a large number of powerful experts, all brutal fighters. Thus, even the Wind Honorable Elder and the others were fighting with all their might.
In the distant sky, there were also many figures observing. These were some of the Central Region’s strong individuals and spies from various factions. The Soul Palace, a formidable force in the Central Region, always drew countless eyes. Especially this time, with little concealment, their actions had attracted much attention.
“The Falling Star Pavilion is truly in dire straits this time, attracting the wrath of the Soul Palace,” an elder, who had a slight connection with the Falling Star Pavilion, sighed softly.
“Heh, if the Falling Star Pavilion is annihilated, one of the Four Pavilions will be vacant. Our Flowing Cloud Pavilion might be able to seize the opportunity…”
“Pfft, with the Flowing Cloud Pavilion’s strength, if they become one of the Four Pavilions, they’ll be destroyed the very next day.”
“What did you say? Looking for a fight!”
“Humph, you think I’m scared!”
“…”
Disorder reigned in these places. Rivalries and grudges led to heated skirmishes, though the majority of attention still focused on the Star Realm, making the minor skirmishes pale in comparison.
Amidst the chaos, many lamented the likely grim fate of the Falling Star Pavilion. Some of the stronger fighters, who had past connections with Wind Elder and Elder Pharmacist, sighed, knowing that the Falling Star Pavilion’s strength was no match for the Soul Palace. Even if they helped, it would do little to turn the tide and would instead drag them into the mire.
As everyone grieved for the Falling Star Pavilion, in the stone tower on the back mountain, an old man lying on the stone platform with his eyes closed, his fingers trembled slightly. At that moment, the space inside the stone tower cracked, shattering into fragments that fell and transformed into a measuring ruler…
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