"Boom!"
Just as Chen Guan began communicating with Gu Nanhai and the others through voice transmission, Xiao Chen's aura surged. He launched a powerful axe strike, a terrifying gust of wind instantly ripped through space, and finally struck directly at the energy shield surrounding Hun Mie Sheng.
"Crack!"
Faced with this terrifying attack, powerful enough to split the heavens and earth, the energy shield was like tofu, instantly shattering. Hun Mie Sheng felt as if he had been struck hard. His face turned pale, and he retreated dozens of steps, each step leaving a deep footprint half a foot deep.
The onlookers were horrified. Such a brave man could exist in this world!
This fellow seemed born for battle, growing more courageous with each fight, showing no sign of fatigue. From the initial close contest, he was now slightly dominant.
Hun Mie Sheng's face was grimacing. The better Xiao Chen performed, the stronger his killing intent grew.
His gaze casually flicked to an unremarkable Semi-Saint in the crowd behind him. Hun Miesheng was already considering whether to unleash his killing move.
However, before he could make a decision, he saw seven four-star Dou Shengs swarming out from the crowd.
"Hun Miesheng, I'm here to lend you a hand."
Without giving Hun Miesheng a chance to refuse, the seven four-star Dou Shengs began to assault Xiao Yan's ancestor.
Xiao Chen was incredibly powerful, undoubtedly one of the top in his realm.
Even so, surrounded by these seven four-star Dou Shengs, he was left to take a one-sided beating.
It wasn't long before he was completely crushed.
Seeing this, Hun Miesheng immediately launched himself, ready to deliver a fatal blow to eliminate this hidden danger left behind millennia ago.
However, someone was faster than him.
"Swish!"
A bottle of blood splashed onto Xiao Chen's face. In an instant, Xiao Chen, who had been struggling desperately, suddenly froze, his expression cold and blank, a look of confusion and thought on his face.
"Chen Guan, what are you doing!"
Hun Miesheng shouted, about to intervene.
But before he could move, Medusa, Zi Yan, Gu Nanhai, and Huo Yao all stepped forward to stop him, their attitudes extremely firm.
"Hun Miesheng, why are you so anxious? This man is at least a four-star Dou Sheng. If we can subdue him, it will be a great help to us, and we will have a better chance of dealing with the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire later. Everyone is familiar with the feud between the Nihun and Xiao clans, but for now, it's best to put it aside . Once this is over, no one will interfere in your dispute," Elder Huo Yao replied with a smile.
Hun Miesheng glanced at a semi-saint in the crowd behind him. Seeing his expressionless face, he took a deep breath and suppressed his murderous intent.
Elsewhere,
Chen Guan didn't even glance at Hun Miesheng. When Xiao Chen showed signs of struggle, he slapped him on the shoulder. Faintly, a mysterious energy, accompanied by the strange fire, flowed into his body.
At that moment, Xiao Chen's trembling body mysteriously stopped. The milky white flames threatening to burst forth from his body slowly dissipated, and emotion finally emerged from his dark pupils.
"Who... are you? What's your relationship... with the Xiao Clan?"
Xiao Chen's hoarse voice rang out, leaving everyone gasping in amazement.
Xiao Chen's weathered eyes swept over the crowd, and as he passed Hun Miesheng and Hun Feng, he couldn't help but frown, his disgust undisguised.
However, he didn't attack again. His gaze shifted around and returned to Chen Guan's face.
"I'm Chen Guan, Xiao Yan's friend,"
Chen Guan replied vaguely, not immediately informing him of the Xiao Clan's demise, lest Xiao Chen erupt in anger.
At this moment, Xiao Chen's perception was still stuck in the past, a thousand years ago. The Xiao Clan was still a colossus, led by the invincible Xiao Xuan. The Hun Clan seemed like a clown, a distasteful presence.
Watching Xiao Chen gradually regain consciousness, Hun Miesheng's eyes flickered, but he didn't immediately advance to provoke him.
"Chen... Guan, I'll remember this favor."
Xiao Chen still remembered being tricked by the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire. Now, a force within his mind seemed to isolate the fire's control, allowing him to regain his composure.
It was clearly Chen Guan's doing.
"Senior, please lead us to the demonic fire's location. If we don't eliminate it, it might still control you,"
Chen Guan said frankly.
Xiao Chen, however, shook his head and refused. "Don't go. You're no match for the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire. When I return to my clan, I'll ask Brother Xiao Xuan to eliminate this hidden danger for me."
These words drew a strange look from everyone present.
If Xiao Xuan were still alive, he would surely have easily resolved the situation.
But Xiao Xuan was long gone.
For no reason, many felt a pity for this supremely powerful warrior. He was likely driven mad by despair when he discovered the harsh truth.
Chen Guan's face was resigned. "Senior, we're still in the Demonic Fire dimension. There's no way back."
Xiao Chen remained silent, realizing this overlooked fact.
Xiao Chen took a deep breath, finally standing straight, and turned toward the final temple door.
"Follow me!"
Creak!
A group of people followed Xiao Chen silently, watching him slowly push open the massive door. Beyond the gate, a staircase stretched to the end. At the end, a massive stone altar could be vaguely seen.
Gazing at the altar, Xiao Chen's eyes were filled with complex emotions. He flicked his hand through the air, reappearing his Blood Axe. Holding the Blood Axe, he took the lead and ascended the stone steps, moving step by step toward the end.
Following him, everyone hesitated briefly before quickly following.
They climbed the stone steps in silence, and after about ten minutes, they finally reached the altar.
Chen Guan looked up and saw a massive throne standing silently above the altar. Atop the throne, a figure clad in a white robe sat peacefully, cross-legged. Wisps of milky white flame swirled around him, constantly transforming into various shapes.
The white-robed figure sat quietly, emanating no aura. Yet, in the eyes of the crowd, that figure seemed eerie, like an unattainable, insurmountable emperor.
As everyone stepped onto the altar, the white-robed figure finally slowly opened his eyes, a stunning smile appearing on his handsome face.
"Another thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye, and finally, new friends have arrived. I know you all share the same goal: simple: defeat me, and you will obtain the source of the demonic fire. Otherwise, you will remain here forever, my fire slave."
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The white-robed man's voice was gentle and calm, without a hint of violence. Yet, to the ears of the others, it sounded overwhelming, like the calm whisper of an emperor. Holding the power of life and death, he needed no display of confidence.
A pin drop could be heard on the altar, and a tense atmosphere permeated the air.
Even
someone as powerful as Xiao Chen felt uncertain before the Pure Lotus Demon Fire. He had suffered at its hands before, and knew better than anyone that it was invincible.
"Whoa!"
Silence lingered for a moment. Just as Xiao Chen was about to take the first step, Chen Guan reached out and pulled him back.
It would be a shame to see such a formidable force, so hard to save, die here.
With a long sigh, Chen Guan slowly stepped forward, his deep voice echoing.
"Pure Lotus Demon Fire, after thousands of years, you must have inherited the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's legacy. Let me see your skills."
Seeing Chen Guan willingly taking the lead, Hun Miesheng and the others were amazed.
From what he knew, Chen Guan was no fool. His actions must have deeper meaning.
Regardless, since stepping forward and confronting the Pure Lotus Demon Fire was a must, could this brat have another hidden weapon?
The Pure Lotus Demon Fire was also surprised. He had expected Xiao Chen or Hun Mie Sheng to be the first to attack, a group attack, but he hadn't expected a two-star Dou Sheng to step forward.
With a calm smile, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint didn't care.
Faced with such a stark disparity in power, any calculation was futile.
"Since you're seeking death, I'll grant your wish."
The white-robed man stared at Chen Guan with a cold and ruthless gaze. Wisps of milky white flames slowly spread from his body. Suddenly, a destructive heat gradually enveloped the area.
The next moment, the white-robed man let out a soft shout and, with a flick of his hand, appeared above Chen Guan. With a wave of his hand, a massive, milky-white flaming spear condensed before him. With a flick of his arm, the spear ripped through space, carrying with it a destructive aura as it fiercely hurtled towards Chen Guan.
Under such destructive force, even those at the level of Hun Mie Sheng and Xiao Chen wore solemn expressions.
Medusa and Zi Yan, who had already received Chen Guan's telepathic message, couldn't help but tense up.
Gu Xun'er and Hun Feng also locked their gazes on Chen Guan, unable to discern his thoughts.
In the center of the altar, Chen Guan was locked in the grip
of the flaming spear, a crushing pressure like the sky collapsing, seemingly poised to rip him apart at any moment. Yet, Chen Guan remained calm, not even offering a single defensive move. He simply stared at the spear tearing through the air, as if he had given up resistance and was ready to die.
But just when most people thought he was doomed, the terrifying flaming spear suddenly vanished!
As if it had never existed!
"Asshole!"
The white-robed man in the sky's expression changed. Sensing that Chen Guan had seen through something, his composure finally faltered.
"So it was just a bluff, Pure Lotus Demonic Fire. Let's see where you can escape this time!"
Hun Miesheng suddenly burst into laughter, and in a flash, he appeared high in the sky. His hand seals formed, and a giant hand, a thousand feet long, reached for the white-robed man's head.
Seeing Hun Miesheng's attack, the other warriors could no longer sit still. They all sprang into action, unleashing powerful fighting techniques to fight for it.
Gu Nanhai had similar thoughts, but was stopped in her tracks by Gu Xun'er. Her beautiful eyes forgot about Medusa and Zi Yan, who showed no intention of fighting.
Reason told her that things were not that simple.
"Looking for death!"
The white-robed man sneered in the sky. With a flick of his sleeve, a cloud of spears appeared in the sky, dense and dense, with a thunderous roar.
The next moment, a rain of spears rained down, and a terrifying aura of destruction enveloped the group.
In that instant, the expressions of Hun Miesheng and the others changed drastically.
This wasn't just bluffing; it was simply unmatched, okay?
Unafraid to hesitate, they each deployed their strongest defenses to block the onslaught.
However, those powerful fighting techniques, renowned throughout the Central Plains, were as fragile as bubbles before the raging volcanic spears.
Not even a breath could stop them!
"Crushing" wasn't enough to describe the scene.
It was terrifying!
Hunmiesheng and the others were terrified, desperately trying to dodge, but they were still ripped apart by the ubiquitous flaming spears.
The Pure Lotus Demonic Fire blasted through, wounding every one of the top warriors who attacked!
Looking up, Hunmiesheng and the others were in disbelief.
Even more puzzling was the fact that Chen Guan, likewise engulfed by the raging spears, had automatically dissipated.
At that moment, they even felt like this guy was even more invincible than the man in white!
He was only a two-star Dou Sheng, so how could he achieve such a feat?
Yao Wangui and the others were completely baffled, their visions and experiences causing them to question their very existence.
Just as they were puzzled, they saw Gu Xun'er, behind them, as Gu Nanhai watched in astonishment, resolutely strike the white-robed man with a palm strike, akin to a moth to a flame.
As expected, the white-robed man unleashed a sea of fire, surging towards Gu Xun'er.
However, a second startling scene unfolded. The sea of fire
, so vast that even a Five-Star Dou Sheng would not dare to underestimate it, vanished just before it reached Gu Xun'er.
Gu Nanhai, already sweating profusely and preparing to fight, was stunned by this scene, his head filled with questions.
A trial run yielded the expected results.
Gu Xun'er's pretty face lit up with a dazzling smile, like a nerd who had finally solved a long-troubled problem. She withdrew her palm and turned to look at Chen Guan.
"Brother Chen, how unkind of you, wouldn't even share this opportunity to demonstrate your prowess in public with Xun'er."
(End of Chapter)