A bone-chilling killing intent permeated the world, as if the very air itself had frozen solid. The already silent forest seemed to have turned into a harsh winter, brimming with a terrifying coldness. Xiao Yan stood atop the massive body of the Nine Serpent Nether Python, gazing at the distant quartet of Flower Demon King and his companions, then casting a glance at the covetous Hua Jin below. Four Six-Star Dou Zun, the fearsome reputation of the Heaven Nether Sect was truly not unfounded.
“Master Xiao Yan, what should we do?” Qing Lin’s willow-like brows furrowed slightly due to this sudden scene.
“What can we do? The Heaven Nether Sect has dared to send such a formidable force, surely intending to capture me.” Xiao Yan smiled faintly, but a frigid chill swirled in his pitch-black eyes. He said softly, “But relying solely on the four of you, it seems they are somewhat underestimating me.”
“Your arrogance is quite high. Your fire lotus is indeed powerful, but when the four of us join forces, we can withstand it. Without that kind of attack, what are you to us?” Flower Demon King sneered.
Hearing this, a smile slowly crept across Xiao Yan’s face. His hand seals quietly changed, and then suddenly solidified. A vast energy surged out of his body like a volcano erupting, engulfing the entire sky.
“What you speak of was a month ago…” The immense aura spread out, diffusing through the heavens. A intensely scorching heat also appeared, making the air dry up rapidly.
“Four-star Dou Zun!” Upon sensing Xiao Yan’s aura, Flower Demon King’s expression changed slightly. Though he had heard about this from Hua Jin before, witnessing it now still shook him. It had only been a short month, yet Xiao Yan had risen by two full stars. Such cultivation speed could be described as terrifying. For an ordinary Dou Zun, it would take decades or even longer to reach such a level. But in Xiao Yan’s hands, this time was shortened immeasurably…
“This brat practices some peculiar techniques. If we can catch him this time, we can force him to reveal them. If I can obtain such techniques, my future achievements will be boundless. Even within the Heaven Nether Sect, few will be able to match me,” Flower Demon King’s eyes flickered, a glint of greed flashing across them.
“Only a Four-star Dou Zun. You still don’t have the qualifications to dance around in front of us,” the gray-robed elder leader glanced indifferently at Xiao Yan. Growing impatient, he waved his sleeves and said, “One last time, do you come with us, or do we take you, half-dead?”
“I’m a cheap skin, might as well choose the latter.” Xiao Yan said with a smile.
“Very well!” The gray-robed elder’s face turned sinister as he nodded slowly. His footsteps suddenly advanced, and he said, “This boy is sly. Let’s strike together and capture him first!”
“Agreed!” Hearing this, the three others including Flower Demon King also nodded. The memory of Xiao Yan’s fire lotus attack still lingered vividly in their minds. Alone, they did not dare to engage him. With the destructive power of that fire lotus, even a slight mistake could mean instant death.
“Master Xiao Yan, I will handle one of them. As for Hua Jin below, leave him to the experts of the Nine Serpent Nether Python.” Seeing the enemy ready to act, a serious look appeared on Qing Lin’s face. This time, the enemy came prepared, with four Six-Star Dou Zun, a truly formidable lineup. They were outnumbered, and if they were not cautious, they might truly meet their end in this underestimation today.
As she spoke, her green eyes flashed, and a dozen figures appeared in an instant. Under her command, they rushed towards Hua Jin.
The sudden appearance and swift assault of so many people startled Hua Jin. However, upon sensing that the strongest among them were only Two-Star Dou Zuns, she relaxed and sneered, “Crab claws and shrimp soldiers, daring to show your shame?”
Ignoring Hua Jin, Qing Lin, having summoned all the sealed strong ones in her eyes, became serious. Her hands moved swiftly, forming intricate hand seals. As her seals changed, a primordial vicious aura slowly burst from her body.
Feeling the malevolent aura emanating from Qing Lin, Xiao Yan understood that she was using the soul power of the ancient Heavenly Snake. Waving his hand, eleven puppets appeared, forming an array. The dark golden glow on the Heavenly Demon Puppet’s body deepened rapidly.
With Xiao Yan’s current strength, after using the Heavenly Flame Three Transformations, he could fight two Six-Star Dou Zuns, but with three still left, he summoned the Heavenly Demon Puppet to stall them. Although the puppet’s strength was barely enough, it could still buy time…
As Xiao Yan summoned the Heavenly Demon Puppet, Qing Lin’s aura grew increasingly ferocious. Fortunately, her eyes remained clear, indicating she could now control the soul of the Ancient Heavenly Snake.
“Master Xiao Yan, I’ll make the first move!” Qing Lin exclaimed, her figure darting out like lightning. The fierce aura spreading through the sky caused the faces of the four Flower Demon King and his companions to change.
“Never expected this girl to be such a thorn. Fourth, deal with her,” the gray-robed elder looked at Qing Lin with surprise, then said frowning.
“Alright, no problem.” A gaunt elder with a sinister expression nodded, then instantly appeared in front of Qing Lin. Without a word, he unleashed a cold Dou Qi, striking fiercely at Qing Lin.
“Hmph!” Seeing the gaunt elder attack, Qing Lin coldly snorted, not retreating, her green eyes glowing with light as she met the attack head-on.
“Xiao Yan, let’s see if you can escape the grasp of the Heaven Nether Sect today! Remember, in the Heaven Nether Sect, I am the Ghast Lord Seng Luo!” The gray-robed elder’s gaze was icy, leading Flower Demon King and another member of the Heaven Nether Sect to surround Xiao Yan in a ring formation.
“Attack!” Once the formation was set, a sinister light appeared in the eyes of the supposed Ghast Lord Seng Luo. With a cold order, three massive waves of Dou Qi surged out, and three figures shot towards Xiao Yan like lightning, freezing the space itself.
“Shh!” Xiao Yan’s back twitched, extending his verdant-bone wings as he retreated swiftly. Flicking his fingers, the Heavenly Demon Puppet transformed into a golden light, blocking one of the Heaven Nether Sect’s members.
“Heavenly Flame Three Transformations: First Transformation! Second Transformation! Third Transformation!” As Xiao Yan hastily retreated, his hand seals changed, and his aura instantly surged. In a moment, he surpassed the Four-Star level, and soon, his aura was no less than that of Flower Demon King.
“Heaven Flame Three Transformations of the Burning Valley!” Seeing Xiao Yan’s surging aura, the Ghast Lord Seng Luo’s brow furrowed, then he sneered, “Don’t hold back. The Heavenly Flame Three Transformations have a time limit. Once the time is up, he won’t be able to escape!”
“Indeed.” Flower Demon King also nodded with a grim look, his fan emitting a strange light. Raising his hand, he sent the sharp fan slicing through the air, aiming for Xiao Yan’s throat.
Facing the swift and fierce attack of Flower Demon King, Xiao Yan narrowly dodged, tilting his head. Forming a fist, he slammed it viciously towards Flower Demon King’s head.
“Humph!” With Xiao Yan’s current strength, Flower Demon King didn’t dare underestimate him. After using the Heavenly Flame Three Transformations, Xiao Yan’s strength was equal to his, and the power of the flame made him potentially even stronger.
*Boom!*
Fueled by caution, Flower Demon King flipped his wrist, unfolding his fan completely. Blocking it in front, he absorbed the force of Xiao Yan’s punch.
A violent surge of violet-brown and eerie white flames erupted from Xiao Yan’s palm, enveloping the fan and spreading towards Flower Demon King’s body at a terrifying speed.
The flames spread, turning Flower Demon King’s sleeves to ashes in an instant. But his reaction was quick, and as the flames spread, a massive wave of Dou Qi surged out of his body, aimed at quelling the flames.
However, when the Dou Qi met the flames, a strange sight unfolded. Any Dou Qi that touched the flames instantly turned to ice. In a blink, Flower Demon King’s arm was covered in thick ice, to his shock.
“Strange demonic flame!” This sudden change made Flower Demon King’s face pale. Retreat was his only option. Compared to a month ago, Xiao Yan’s demonic flame seemed more powerful and bizarre.
Staggering Flower Demon King with a single blow, Xiao Yan was about to pursue when an old figure flashed in front of him. A sinister, cold face emerged, a large, pitch-black hand piercing through space with a dangerous speed, lunging straight for Xiao Yan’s head.
“Try my Nine Nether Hand, old man!”
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