Ancient Saint City.
The two Nine-Star Dou Shengs engaged in battle, each move akin to the apocalypse. The energy of heaven and earth roared, and the dazzling and terrifying fighting techniques bombarded the area, leaving the vast sky seemingly in ruins, unable to heal for a long time.
The radiating aftermath caused the Ancient Saint City, thousands of feet below, to tremble in fear. Fortunately, Gu Lie and others intervened to protect the ancient city, saving it.
Watching the frantic Ancient Clan's powerful warriors, the Soul Clan members refrained from engaging in a melee, mindful of the Soul Emperor's instructions.
This time, their primary focus was interception, while also assisting the elder planted within the Ancient Clan. Naturally, they were happy to be free as the Ancient Clan didn't force a breakthrough.
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Meanwhile, Xiao Yan and his disciples, who had left the Medicine Realm early, along with Xiao Chen, were on their way to the Ancient Clan.
At this moment, the three had reached the border between Zhongzhou's Southern and Eastern Regions.
"The fire energy here is incredibly rich and overwhelming."
Xiao Yan marveled at the crimson expanse below, hovering high in the sky.
He could sense that the vast expanse of mountains below was largely composed of active volcanoes. Penetrating deeply into them, he could even see the roiling magma within.
Yao Chen chuckled at Xiao Yan's expression and said, "Of course. After all, this is the home of the Yan Clan. The entrance to the Flame Realm is in this area. I haven't been there specifically, but I heard that the Yan Clan leader found a strange fire, a volcanic stone flame, at his doorstep. If the rumors are true, it's most likely here."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly. They were well-versed in the various strange fires listed on the Strange Fire List, and the environment below clearly matched the characteristics of a volcanic stone flame.
"Don't even look at it. Even if all the conditions are right, it won't take long for a second volcanic flame to appear. Moreover, this is someone else's doorstep. How could we possibly take advantage of them? Let's go! We need to hurry and reach the Ancient Realm. Even Chen Guan is so cautious back at the Pharmacopoeia. The danger must be immense. Reaching the Ancient Clan sooner will ensure safety,"
Yao Chen said, waving his hand.
However, just as he finished his words, a massive volcano below erupted.
Immediately following, a chorus of angry shouts rang out.
"Huo Ji, you damned traitor! The Clan Leader will not forgive you when he returns!"
"Leave the ancient jade!"
"You're not Huo Ji, who are you?"
"..."
Amidst these roars, several figures suddenly materialized, murderously pursuing a white-haired, red-robed old man.
These individuals were all Dou Sheng powerhouses!
Especially the one who had fled, and the one leading the pursuit, their aura was no less impressive than Xiao Chen's!
As he charged out of the Flame Realm, the tension on the red-robed elder's face instantly vanished. Hearing the angry shouts from behind, he boldly paused and turned to look.
"Hehehe, you're not so foolish. I'm definitely not Huo Ji. As for who I am, you can take your time to guess."
"Soul Clan!!!"
Hearing the piercing laughter, Xiao Yan and his companions high in the sky, as well as the powerful members of the Flame Clan, were instantly certain.
Suddenly, Xiao Yan and his companions, who had initially intended to stay out of the situation, suddenly considered intervening.
Xiao Chen, in particular, confirmed Huo Ji's identity and, without giving Xiao Yan and his disciple a chance to speak, summoned his Blood Axe and launched a furious blow.
The sudden and terrifying attack startled the red-robed elder.
It was at this moment that the pursuing parties finally discovered Xiao Yan and his companions' presence.
"Blood Axe Xiao Chen?"
"Sir, we are here to lend a hand!"
After years of fleeing, Blood Axe Xiao Chen's name was now known to nearly everyone in Zhongzhou. Recognizing him, the Yan Clan rejoiced, unleashing their combined killing moves.
Before this, they had no experience with Xiao Chen.
But the enemy of my enemy was my friend. As long as they could kill the red-robed elder and reclaim the ancient jade, nothing else mattered.
As the overwhelming battles descended upon them from heaven and earth, a hint of apprehension grew on the red-robed elder's face.
In a one-on-one fight, he wouldn't fear anyone present, but Xiao Chen and the Yan Clan elder who had been shouting the loudest were both powerful figures of his level.
One against two, he stood no chance!
His hands rapidly formed seals, and a massive palm blasted forth, neutralizing the Yan Clan elder's attack. Just as Huo Ji prepared to dodge the blood axe falling from the sky, the air beside him rippled, and a tall figure shrouded in black robes mysteriously emerged.
The figure appeared, glanced upwards nonchalantly, and the next moment, with a flick of his hands, a spatial rift nearly a thousand feet wide ripped open.
The unparalleled blood axe attack descended, only to be instantly swallowed by the spatial rift, vanishing into thin air.
The entire audience watched in astonishment!
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Even Huo Ji was baffled. He knew his clan would send someone to rescue him, but he had no idea such a powerful figure existed within their clan.
However, the Soul Clan's affairs were always secretive. No one, save the Soul Emperor and Lord Xuwu, dared claim to know everything. Since this person had come to his rescue, he must be a Soul Clan member. The red-robed elder was briefly stunned before calming down.
"Thank you."
"Stop talking nonsense. Did you get the ancient jade?" the black-robed figure asked in a humming voice.
"I got it."
The red-robed elder withdrew the jade but didn't hand it to the black-robed figure.
It wasn't that he doubted the man's identity; he simply wanted to personally hand it to the Soul Emperor, which would be a significant accomplishment.
The black-robed figure nodded slightly, not forcing the item.
Then, he grabbed Huo Ji's shoulder and spoke heartfelt words to him.
"I'll get you out first."
"Female..."
The red-robed elder had barely uttered the word "good" when he was horrified to discover the hand that had been gripping his shoulder had moved behind him. The next moment, it burst through his chest, oozing blood.
This scene caught the red-robed old man by surprise.
He had never imagined that the powerful warriors sent by the clan to support him would attack him.
This scene also shocked Xiao Chen and the Yan Clan, and they unconsciously doubted the identity of the black-robed man.
This man...
was he a friend or a foe?
"Sir, Huo Ji defected from our clan and took our imperial jade. Please return it to our clan. We will repay this favor upon the clan leader's return."
Filled with doubt, the group approached the black-robed man and bowed, their positions vaguely forming a circle, polite yet cautious.
The black-robed man observed their little tricks, but remained indifferent, and stripped Huo Ji of all valuables,
including the ancient jade.
"I'm not familiar with you, and I don't need your Yan Clan's favors. All I know is that this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade is my trophy."
With that, the black-robed figure ceased wasting words with the others. With a wave of his hand, a spatial passage instantly ripped open, effortlessly and effortlessly, as if it were as simple as eating and drinking.
Seeing the black-robed figure step into it, the Yan Clan members abandoned all courtesy.
"Chase! We can't let him take the ancient jade!"
High in the sky, Xiao Yan and his disciple landed beside Xiao Chen, Xiao Yan's face agitated.
"Ancestor, we'll go too!"
At that moment, Xiao Yan suddenly realized that if he could seize the ancient jade, he would undoubtedly gain greater influence. At the very least, rescuing Xiao Zhan, who had fallen into the hands of the Soul Clan , would be a piece of cake!
It was a brilliant idea, to be honest.
Unfortunately, as the two groups chased into the spatial passage, they were met only by a sweeping, sky-supporting pillar.
Such terrifying power was only barely contained by the combined efforts of everyone.
Even so, everyone was blasted out of the spatial tunnel.
Watching the gradually closing tunnel, the group looked at each other in shock, their courage having lost.
"Six-Star Dou Sheng!"
"And a powerful being with an incomparably profound grasp of space!" "
Damn it! If the clan leader hadn't been away, and the Grand Elder hadn't been in seclusion, how could they have taken advantage of this opportunity!"
"That thing that attacked us just now... seemed like a giant tail?"
The group was filled with righteous indignation, but at this moment, a soul wave emanated from the ring in the leader's hand, as if someone had sent a message.
He closed his eyes slightly to sense it, and when he opened them again, his expression was extremely solemn.
"The Thunder Clan sent a message to remind us to be careful of the ancient jade. They've also been tricked. The situation is almost the same. The difference is that the person who attacked the defector over there sounded very childish..."