Upon seeing Xiao Yan’s quick and decisive agreement, the Palace Master of the Soul Palace was slightly startled. He gazed deeply at the former and then smiled faintly: “Truly a bold demeanor. Since that’s the case, all friends with strength above Four Star Dou Sheng will join forces to deal with the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame. As for the other Fire Slaves, perhaps we must ask others to take care of them.”
“Leave the other Fire Slaves to us…”
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, turning his head to speak softly to Zi Yan and Gu Nanhai: “When we team up against the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, be very careful. Try not to use your full strength to avoid being ambushed.”
Both Zi Yan and Gu Nanhai nodded. They were no ordinary individuals and naturally understood the situation. Joining forces with the members of the Soul Palace was already a risky endeavor; if they were not cautious, they might well be eliminated without a trace.
“Xiao Yan, I cannot participate in the siege against the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame. Once I get close to it, your seal will lose its effect, and I will be completely controlled by it.”
Xiao Chen spoke in a raspy voice.
“Ancestor Xiao Chen, you do not need to fight. In everything, keep your wits about you,” Xiao Yan replied with a smile. He didn’t trust those from the Soul Palace. Although the Palace Master would participate in the battle, the Deputy Palace Master and Soul Wind, who made him feel a bit dangerous, still posed a significant threat. He had to be constantly vigilant against these two.
At Xiao Yan’s words, Xiao Chen also silently nodded. He was not someone who liked to talk much. After being captured by the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame long ago, he had been trapped in the Demonic Flame’s illusionary world and found it difficult to escape. If not for Xiao Yan’s rescue, he would have eventually been consumed by the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, just like the ordinary Fire Slaves.
Living in the illusory realm for thousands of years had changed Xiao Chen, making him more reclusive. Especially when he heard of the downfall of the Xiao clan, his loneliness became even more intense. After all, he was no longer truly a man of this era… At the most critical moment for his clan, he had been unable to contribute anything.
“Trouble you, Ancestor…”
Xiao Yan saluted Xiao Chen with clasped hands. Xiao Chen’s formidable strength was unquestionable. Even Zi Yan and Gu Nanhai, working together, could not gain any advantage. His strength, if calculated, was probably the strongest here next to the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame. Moreover, due to his peculiar aura, if he did not deliberately exhibit his Dou Qi, even the Palace Master of the Soul Palace might not detect that this seemingly numb man harbored such terrifying power.
This hidden role would become a significant shield for Xiao Yan and his companions.
“You are the only clansman with our bloodline. Rest assured, I will do my utmost to protect you.”
Xiao Chen slowly shook his head, his gaze landing on Xiao Yan’s youthful face. Looking at this descendant with the same bloodline, a warm smile, unseen before, appeared on his usually numb face: “Your talent is incomparably superior to mine. With you, the resurgence of the Xiao clan is possible. I’ve done too many reckless things, causing much trouble for the clan. Now, Heaven has given me this chance, and I will give everything for the Xiao clan, even my life.”
Xiao Yan remained silent, respectfully bowing to Xiao Chen again, before shifting his gaze to scan the airspace. Among the strong figures present, there were eight with a strength of Four Star Dou Sheng or above. However, as Xiao Chen couldn’t participate, seven would handle the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame. Such a lineup was quite formidable, giving them a decent chance of victory against the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame…
As Xiao Yan contemplated their chances, the Palace Master of the Soul Palace took the initiative, stepping into the void. In a blink, he was within a hundred meters of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame. The other powerhouses also activated their abilities, forming a circle around the flame.
Seven Four Star Dou Sheng! The mere sight of them was stunning. Working together, the power they wielded was enough to change the color of the sky and earth.
The onlookers, seeing the imposing formation in the sky, exchanged serious glances and simultaneously retreated quickly. This was a battle of such magnitude that they could offer no assistance.
As the others retreated, the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, standing atop the lava pillar, smiled slightly. His handsome face slowly curved into a demonic smirk: “What a nostalgic scene…”
“Fire Demon Spear!”
The Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame clenched his hand towards the endless sea of lava below. A massive, bone-white flame spear shot out of the turbulent sea of fire, appearing in his hand in a flash. “I have been sealed here for thousands of years. Today, whoever dares to stop me shall die.”
With the last word from the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, he suddenly lifted his head and opened his mouth, spewing a huge wave of demonic flame, several hundred meters wide, at an alarming temperature, causing even the Palace Master of the Soul Palace and others to show signs of alarm.
“Attack together!”
The eyes of the Palace Master of the Soul Palace flashed, and a vast, black aura surged out of his body, colliding with the demonic flame wave like a rolling dark cloud. But upon contact, the black mist and clouds dissipated instantly, and the flame wave split into seven massive fire columns, slamming violently toward the seven.
Seeing the might of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, even Zi Yan and the others dared not be careless. Their Dou Qi surged, and a series of powerful combat skills burst forth, piercing through the air.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
The explosions in the sky resembled the most splendid fireworks. However, beneath that beauty lay a destructive force.
“Dun! Dun!”
Amidst the fireworks, the seven figures retreated hastily. The clothes of Yao Wanguilong from the Medicine Clan and an elder from the Stone Clan were half burned, making them look rather disheveled. Clearly, even their joint efforts had failed to gain any advantage against the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame.
“Great Sorrow Hand!”
Finding an opportunity, the handsome face of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame displayed a cold smile. Suspending in the air, he abruptly grabbed the sea of lava below, causing it to explode. A thousand-meter-long, molten hand, with its intense heat, flashed directly over Zi Yan and the others, smacking down on them.
“Thud!”
The speed of the molten hand was astonishing. Before they could retaliate, it struck them down like swatting flies, and with a few splashes, submerged them into the lava below.
“Such insignificant creatures.”
Xiao Yan and the others were even more shocked. Seven Four Star Dou Sheng, fighting together, were so easily overwhelmed by the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame. Though it had home-field advantage, its overwhelming attack was too brutal.
“Boom! Boom!”
The surface of the lava exploded, and several weary figures burst out, floating in mid-air, their faces pale. On the Central Plains, they were top-tier powerhouses; when had they ever been battered so badly?
“Everyone, if you hold back any longer, you may not get a chance to act,” the Palace Master of the Soul Palace coldly reprimanded, his expression dark. If they continued like this, they would start losing people.
Hearing his words, the other six furrowed their brows. The earlier two strikes from the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame had injured them, and even with their strength, they could not expel the residual demonic flame energy…
“We can only defeat the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame first,” they thought, their expressions becoming increasingly serious. Surrounded by the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, their already vast auras rapidly grew more powerful!
“Roar!”
Zi Yan’s graceful form flickered, and her dragon roar echoed through the space. A thousand-meter-long Divine Beast Dragon Phoenix body emerged, her giant phoenix wings gently fluttering, generating a scorching tornado across the sky. An oppressive aura descended.
“This is… the Great Void Ancient Dragon? How can it look like this?”
The Palace Master of the Soul Palace, seeing Zi Yan’s transformation, was taken aback. His eyes flickered, but he quickly dismissed his doubts, rapidly changing hand seals. A vast and expansive Dou Qi, one that made the heavens tremble, spread from his body. It seemed he too was unleashing his full strength now.
As Zi Yan and the Palace Master of the Soul Palace erupted with power, the other five bit their teeth and stopped holding back. Their Dou Qi surged wildly, creating a fierce wind, dark clouds, and thunder. Even the sea of lava below roared, producing waves hundreds of meters high.
The seven Four Star Dou Sheng were finally revealing their greatest strength!
Feeling the sudden increase in their auras, the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame raised an eyebrow, sneering: “Now, that’s more like it…”
“Fire Slaves, kill the others. These Fire Slaves will suffice.”
The Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame’s gaze shifted to Xiao Yan and the others, a sinister smile playing on his handsome face. His indifferent voice echoed through the air.
“Roar.”
With the Demonic Flame’s words, the ten hovering Dou Sheng Fire Slaves, who had been motionless, suddenly opened their empty eyes, revealing milky-white, demonic flames. Without hesitation, they darted towards Xiao Yan and the others.
For a moment, the heavens and the earth were filled with chaos and tumult!
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