Seeing the changed expressions on Xiao Yan and the others, the coldness in Hun Ya’s eyes became even more intense. He let out a mocking laugh, “Do you feel the capricious nature of fate? The relationship between hunter and prey seems to be reversing once again, doesn’t it?”
Ignoring his sneering ridicule, Xiao Yan and the others did not respond. Their gazes were fixed on the two gray-clothed elders in front of Hun Ya. Though these two seemed no different from ordinary people, with an indifferent look in their eyes, they still detected that these old men were also energy bodies…
“Where did these scoundrels find Dou Sheng energy bodies? How could such powerhouses possibly help them?” Gu Hua frowned and cursed under his breath.
Gu Zhen stared at the two elders for a moment before shaking his head and saying, “These two are from the Soul Race. Although they have fallen, due to the Heavenly Tomb, their pre-death wits were preserved. It seems these two came prepared…”
Gu Qingyang slowly nodded, pondering, “Let’s scatter and escape. With two Dou Shengs, even as energy bodies, we are no match for them. If we fight, we have no chance.”
Hearing this, everyone fell silent. They had braved countless dangers, only to be cornered by these two originally beaten dogs.
“Xiao Clan… has not completely perished, it seems…” while everyone was silent, one of the gray-clothed elders paused his indifferent gaze on Xiao Yan and spoke.
“Senior Diǎo, the Xiao Clan no longer exists, but this man reached his current level through his own efforts. We must eliminate him, or the Xiao Clan may rise again,” said Hun Ya respectfully.
“Not relying on lineage…” Elder Diǎo’s eyes revealed a trace of surprise. Nodding, he continued, “If so, then indeed, he should be eliminated.”
“Enough talk. Kill quickly and leave. We are too close to there; delay will bring change.” The other gray-clothed elder frowned deeply and said.
Hearing this, a glimmer appeared in Hun Diǎo’s eyes. He nodded, stepping forward, causing the space around him to ripple violently, spreading outwards in waves.
“Run!” Seeing Hun Diǎo’s move, Gu Qingyang shouted softly, transforming into a stream of light and rushing off to the left. At the same time, Xiao Yan and the others also scattered in different directions.
“Lock!” Seeing Xiao Yan and the others trying to escape, the gray-clothed elder who had not yet attacked laughed coldly. Clenching his hand, everything within a hundred feet was instantly frozen—along with, it seemed, time itself.
In this frozen space, Xiao Yan and the others, who were trying to dash away, turned into sculptures, their turning eyes filled with fear. Was this the true power of a Dou Sheng, able to control a small universe where space and time bend to his will?
Smiling at seeing Xiao Yan and his companions so easily trapped, Hun Ya thought: if he could keep these foes here, the young generation of the ancient Gu clan would suffer a great loss. For the ancient forces, losing such fresh blood was a significant blow.
Just as Hun Ya relished this moment of success, a golden, intensely hot flame burst forth from the stagnant space, blazing like a phoenix reborn from the ashes. The sudden surge of energy caused the frozen space to fluctuate violently.
*BOOM!*
Along with the disturbance caused by the golden flame, a purple-brown flame erupted, filling the space with terrifying heat. The new shockwave made the space seem about to collapse.
As the space teetered, Gu Qingyang and the others’ Dou Qi began to surge. Working together, they managed to escape, but this time, they stayed together, faces grave. From the previous bout, they understood that running separately would not deter the two powerful Dou Shengs and would only weaken their resistance.
“Hmm?” Seeing Xiao Yan and the others break free by their own power, the gray-clothed elders’ eyes flickered with surprise.
“Truly, you have some ability, but it is not enough!” Hun Diǎo sneered, parting his lips, and a black cloud surged out, forming a gigantic, serpentine beast. The monster’s tail flicked, and a series of explosions filled the air, breaking the very void.
Such fearsome power made Xiao Yan and the others realize how terrifying Dou Shengs were. And these were just energy bodies; real Dou Shengs would be unimaginably scary.
“Together!” Seeing the massive serpent charging through the breached space, a sense of extreme danger washed over Gu Qingyang. Realizing they stood no chance against the formidable strikes of Dou Shengs—Saints and Venerables, the gap being unbelievably vast—he knew they must unite.
Nodding, the group agreed. This deathly peril surpassed even the danger felt facing the Blood Blade Sage earlier. Only by combining their powers could they survive.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, using the Three Mystic Transformations of Heavenly Fire. Gathering energy in his right palm, facing such a formidable foe, he had no time to warm up. He could only go all out.
As Xiao Yan gave it his all, the Dou Qi within the bodies of Gu Qingyang, Xun’er, and the others also flared. Whipping around them like a tornado, they shattered the surrounding boulders.
“Heavenly Creation Palm!” A dark light flashed in Xiao Yan’s palm, and, with a serious face, he struck the void in front of him.
*SIZZLE!*
A pitch-black ring appeared, rapidly spreading outward.
“Annihilation Finger!” As Xiao Yan unleashed his Heaven Rank skill, Xun’er, Gu Qingyang, and the others performed the same technique—the very same Heaven Rank ‘Annihilation Finger’ that Gu Yao had used long ago!
A huge, pitch-black finger emerged from behind the group, smashing into the black serpent’s tail, which was ripping through the fabric of space.
*CRASH!*
The monstrous collision caused a deafening boom. An energy storm swept across, emanating from the point of impact.
A large, shadowy figure suddenly rushed out of the chaotic maelstrom, hurtling towards Xiao Yan and the others. Looking closely, it was the serpent’s pitch-black tail, battered but unbroken.
The snake tail, driven by fierce wind pressure, whipped towards Xiao Yan and the others. The resulting sonic booms caused countless craters to form in the ground. Feeling the devastating force in the tail, Xiao Yan and the others’ faces paled. Even working together with Heaven Tier skills, they had failed to stop it.
“Fight to the death!” Gu Hua gritted his teeth, the ground trembling beneath the sound blasts. Even flight was impossible now. Xiao Yan’s face darkened, the flames in his palm spinning furiously. Now, their only option was to fight.
*SIZZLE!*
Just as Xiao Yan and the others readied themselves for the ultimate struggle, a figure appeared in the far distance. Sweeping his sleeves, he gently lifted Xiao Yan and the others, fleeing swiftly towards the depths of the Heavenly Tomb.
“Blood Blade Sage?” The sudden arrival shocked Xiao Yan and the others, and upon seeing the savior, disbelief marked their faces. No one expected the Blood Blade Sage to rescue them.
“Dammit, where did these fiends come from? Killing them here will surely lead to another massacre…” Ignoring Xiao Yan and the others, the Blood Blade Sage launched a torrent of abuses, his face darkening.
“Hmph, a mere half-saint dares to act wild in front of us? Asking for death!”
The sudden change caught Hun Diǎo and his companion off guard. Recovering, they spun around, both shouting, “Lock!”
As the two cried out, the Blood Blade Sage’s dashing figure froze, horror creeping onto his face. The combined power of two Dou Shengs was far beyond his ability.
“A little ability, and you dare meddle in affairs,” Hun Diǎo sneered, stepping through the air to appear in front of the Sage. Fingers curled, he thrust his fist towards the Sage’s chest—a hit sure to obliterate him.
*SIZZLE!*
But as Hun Diǎo’s fist neared the Blood Blade Sage, it abruptly halted.
“Who goes there?” Seeing the fist freeze, Hun Diǎo and his companion, their faces altered, roared in unison.
“It seems there are remnants of the Spirit Race lingering in the Heavenly Tomb…” As Hun Diǎo and his fellow yelled, a voice tinged with the weight of ages echoed, and the locked space instantly crumbled.
“Xiao Xuan?” Upon hearing this voice, terror flooded Hun Diǎo and his companion’s faces.
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