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"Friends?" Hun Xiao chuckled and said, "Since you say we are friends, then if I borrow something from you, you wouldn't refuse, right? How about lending me the Fallen Heart Flame? I'll return it when I get tired of playing with it."
Su Qian's face was grim, his voice laced with suppressed anger: "Are you truly insistent, honored guest?"
"So what? Old man, stop prattling. This Protector is in a good mood today and doesn't wish to commit too much slaughter. If you know what's good for you, step aside. Otherwise, I don't mind taking your soul." Hun Xiao said impatiently.
Su Qian finally couldn't suppress his rage and coldly said: "The Soul Hall indeed acts domineeringly… but this is the Black-Corner Region, not your main base in Central Plains."
"Soul Hall? Are they people from the Soul Hall?" Xiao Yan, who was secretly observing the situation, showed a look of surprise.
He had previously discussed Han Feng with Yao Chen and knew that the traitor had colluded with the Soul Hall to dare lay hands on Yao Chen. He also knew that the Soul Hall was an affiliated force of the Soul Clan and had some understanding of them, but this was his first true encounter.
Inside the bone flame ring, Yao Chen's illusory soul body showed a hint of hatred in his eyes:
"That's right, it's them… who tempted Han Feng to betray me, launched a sneak attack, and pursued me."
Xiao Yan spoke as if to himself, yet also as if assuring Yao Chen:
"Although it's unclear if the Xiao Family's attack is related to them, the grievances between the Xiao Clan and the Soul Clan from a thousand years ago are clearly not yet settled… And I will also settle the score between Teacher and the Soul Hall!"
The hatred in Yao Chen's eyes receded slightly, replaced by a look of gratification. This disciple, he hadn't taken the wrong one!
Hun Xiao looked at Su Qian and let out a sinister laugh:
"Hehehe… It's precisely because this isn't Central Plains that I dare to be so overbearing! This remote corner of yours only has some rotten fish and shrimp."
The Law Protector standing to her left suddenly coughed lightly and said in a hoarse voice: "I am also from the Northwest region."
"Ah… Oh, I'm sorry." Hun Xiao froze for a moment, then apologized sheepishly.
Her arrogant demeanor immediately extinguished, and she said nothing more.
No one from Jia Nan Academy dared to speak either, fearing they might provoke the other side.
The air suddenly became quiet, falling into an eerie silence.
Xiao Yan lowered his breathing, looking from one side to the other, and found that neither side made any further moves, feeling a bit bewildered.
After a long pause, Hun Xiao turned her head and looked at the two other silent Law Protectors beside her, asking:
"What should we do next? Guardian Feng, Guardian Cheng, why aren't you reacting at all?"
Guardian Cheng, standing to her right, responded: "You are the leader of this operation, we are waiting for your decision… Protector Xiao, did you not have a plan before?"
"Plan?" Hun Xiao thought for a moment and said: "First, let's break the seal and let the Fallen Heart Flame out."
Saying that, she flew towards the Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower.
"You wish!" Grand Elder Su Qian was about to stop her, but suddenly halted.
The mountain-like pressure made him dare not act rashly, as the other two Soul Hall Law Protectors had already locked onto him.
He knew that once he made a move, he would be met with a head-on blow from the opponents.
"Don't disturb Protector Xiao…"
"If you're interested in stretching your muscles, we'll accompany you."
These two Soul Hall Law Protectors said in unison.
Cold sweat trickled down Su Qian's forehead, but he was cursing inwardly:
Damn it, is this something I can handle? Why aren't those two old guys coming out yet? Are they really just going to watch the Fallen Heart Flame be taken away?
"Tsk tsk, truly worthy of the Soul Hall, two experts close to Dou Venerate." Yao Chen said in Xiao Yan's mind using his soul power.
"Experts close to Dou Venerate?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but gasp.
If it were just someone who had just entered the Dou Ancestor realm, then by having Teacher imbue me with his power, and then borrowing the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, along with the Azure Lotus Core Flame, Sea Heart Flame, and the Amethyst Winged Lion King's beast fire, and having Qing Meng unleash the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus, there should be a chance to defeat them.
However, with the Soul Hall's current lineup, there was almost no hope of victory. He could only pray that Jia Nan Academy's hidden strength would be sufficient to stalemate the Soul Hall.
Two grey-clad figures suddenly appeared beside Su Qian, one of whom said in a hoarse voice:
"We'll deal with those two, you go stop that person."
Su Qian nodded and immediately charged towards Hun Xiao.
Upon seeing these two somewhat familiar figures, Xiao Yan immediately realized that these were the two who guarded the Hidden Scripture Pavilion.
"Is this Jia Nan Academy's hidden strength?" Upon seeing Bai Mu and Qian Lie, Guardian Feng and Guardian Cheng also became serious.
Bai Mu's voice remained calm: "Aren't you afraid of the Dean coming to find trouble with you by doing this?"
At the mention of Mang Tianchi, a hint of apprehension flashed in the eyes of the two Law Protectors invited by Hun Xiao, but it quickly disappeared.
They chuckled sinisterly: "We indeed cannot afford to provoke Mang Tianchi, but this operation is the responsibility of Protector Xiao… If there are any losses due to Mang Tianchi's retaliation afterward, she will bear them."
This was not a mission issued by the Soul Hall; it was an operation planned by Hun Xiao for her own selfish gain. Therefore, if it brought about any negative consequences, she would also need to bear the responsibility.
"Since you two are unwilling to retreat, then let's see who is stronger." Qian Lie said, then immediately made his move.
He formed an profound hand seal, and an ancient character condensed from Dou Qi flew towards the two Law Protectors.
The two Soul Hall Law Protectors immediately counterattacked. Black chains flew out from the black mist. One coiled around the ancient character, while the other attacked Qian Lie and Bai Mu.
Bai Mu waved his right hand, pushing forward, and a palm print appeared in the air, deflecting the incoming chain.
After an initial probe, both sides perceived each other's true strength. Bai Mu and Qian Lie were both Nine-Star Dou Ancestor, and Guardian Feng and Guardian Cheng were likewise, though Guardian Cheng was slightly weaker, as if he had just broken through not long ago… This difference was not significant.
The four became entangled in a battle, and for a time, neither could gain the upper hand.
On the other side, Su Qian struck a palm towards Hun Xiao, who was about to do something to the Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower, forcing the latter to stop her actions and turn to defend.
"Old thing, you're courting death!" Hun Xiao retaliated with a punch.
Palm and fist collided, accompanied by the explosive sound of air, a wave of energy erupted between the two.
Hun Xiao remained rooted to the spot, while Su Qian retreated several steps, flying back over ten meters.
In one move, the difference in strength was clear.
Su Qian's face was uncertain; Hun Xiao's strength was not low, possibly at the level of a Six or Seven-Star Dou Ancestor, which he could not handle.
Hun Xiao looked at Su Qian, her eyes filled with a hint of killing intent: "Since you don't know what's good for you, I'll deal with you first."
Just then, the Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower trembled violently.
It was the Fallen Heart Flame, it was attacking the seal again!
Hun Xiao's attention shifted, and she refocused her gaze on the Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes.
She would need to expend considerable effort to unseal the tower body, but if the Fallen Heart Flame also attacked the seal simultaneously, it would save her a lot of trouble. She could directly attack from both inside and outside, using violent means to break open the seal.
The Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower trembled again and again, clearly indicating the Fallen Heart Flame's repeated assaults.
"Damn it, stop her!" Su Qian perceived Hun Xiao's intention and flew forward.
Hu Qian and the other Elders hesitated for a moment, then gritted their teeth and followed.
"Haha, too late." Hun Xiao had grasped the frequency of the Fallen Heart Flame's attacks, evaded Su Qian and the others' assaults, seized the opportunity, and swung a black fist print towards the tower body.
Boom…
The Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower trembled as never before, accompanied by cracking sounds, and intense vibrations spread across the ground.
Then, a muffled sound rang out, making everyone's hearts skip a beat…
The seal… was broken!
The section of the Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower exposed above ground suddenly collapsed, revealing a dark, gaping hole.
A heart-pounding aura emanated from the hole, as if some primeval beast was about to emerge.
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