The Demon Fire Plains,
a name that has only appeared in Zhongzhou in the past two years, is named after the Pure Lotus Demon Fire.
Two years ago, this area was a vast expanse of towering mountains, but now, it has transformed into a white plain stretching for thousands of miles, its scorching heat surpassing even those infamous deserts.
Extreme environments often create corresponding products. Under the influence of the lingering power of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire, a unique crystal stone imbued with violent fire energy was discovered within the plains, named the Demon Fire Stone.
The fire energy contained within the Demon Fire Stone is a rare and valuable resource for fire-attributed Dou Qi practitioners and alchemists.
Consequently, it has attracted numerous factions to seize the opportunity.
The Alchemy Alliance is among them, occupying the most resource-rich area, a key factor in its rapid growth over the past two years.
Many factions are jealous of this, but they dare not speak out. Even the Soul Palace was nearly annihilated, let alone them. Forcing their way in would only bring disaster upon themselves.
The phrase "Gong Ping" (Gong Ping) was based on the premise of equal strength.
Chen Guan and Medusa, hidden in the void, did not reveal themselves upon seeing this, returning directly to Qingce Manor.
Unlike the turbulent situation in Zhongzhou, Qingce Manor was currently surprisingly peaceful.
"We've also received news from the Ancient Clan. I even personally visited the Stone Realm and didn't find a single living being. It's exactly the same as the Spirit Clan incident. We can confirm it's the Soul Clan's doing. The remaining Ancient Clan are now like frightened birds, keeping a tight watch on the Soul Clan. This has temporarily limited the Soul Clan's time to focus on other matters."
"Also, Xiao Chen and I have an agreement. He will do everything he can to cause trouble for Hun Miesheng and his group, killing them if he can, or delaying them if he can. I promised him that I would find an opportunity to take him and Xiao Yan into the Heavenly Tomb to meet that Xiao Xuan. As a result, the Soul Clan's Soul Palace has no time to deal with us; they're too idle."
Sensing Chen Guan and Medusa's return, the Qingce Manor lineage quickly rushed over. After a few sighs and lamentations, Zi Yan, with a hint of credit, excitedly stated the current situation.
The situation is indeed good.
Chen Guan, holding his daughter, was somewhat skeptical of Zi Yan's credibility.
"Can you enter the Heavenly Tomb?"
"Not now, but don't forget our Taixu Ancient Dragon's talent. Once I improve a little more, perhaps I'll be able to sneak in. Besides, even if I can't get in, we still have you. You'll be taking Xiao Yan in anyway, so bringing Xiao Chen won't make much difference."
So, Xiao Chen was just being tricked into working for him?
Chen Guan couldn't help but laugh at Zi Yan's self-righteous demeanor.
It seemed that becoming the Dragon Queen had truly grown this girl.
He didn't pay attention to that, but turned to another question.
"When you left the Demon Fire Dimension, the person you took with you was Ling Yu in disguise, right? Where is she now?"
Although Chen Guan was possessed by a ghost at the time, he was conscious and aware of everything that was happening.
Zi Yan nodded at first, indicating his guess was correct, then shook her head. "We separated soon after we came out. I left a mark on her, but the detection range is limited. The last time I sensed her, she was heading towards the Southern Region. If you're anxious to find her, I'll go to the Southern Region. I'll definitely find her in two or three days at most."
"Just knowing her general location is enough. There's no need to look for her for now."
Chen Guan knew that the Soul Clan would need some time to recover from the Stone Clan incident. He also knew that the Soul Clan's next target would be the Medicine Clan.
Chen Guan had little friendship with the Medicine Clan. He
even had a minor feud with Yao Wangui back in the Demon Fire Dimension.
After much deliberation, Chen Guan decided not to reveal Ling Yu publicly for the time being.
He wasn't one to hold grudges; he simply felt that he had gotten an advantage in the deal with Ling Chong and owed it to him to protect the remaining bloodline.
"If Ling Yu returns, tell her that she can travel under my name if she wishes."
Ling Chong's original intention was to have Ling Yu become his disciple.
But Lingyu had no shortage of techniques or fighting skills, and his growth path had already been established. Chen Guan had little to teach him, and since he didn't want to cause any trouble at the time, he ignored him.
During their trip to the Demon Fire Realm, Lingyu had changed Chen Guan's mind. He felt that Lingyu was truly a talent, both in character and strength. It would be a pity if he perished midway.
Therefore, he offered a little assistance, considering it a good relationship.
It was a small matter, and Zi Yan nodded and took note.
However, Xiao Yixian and Cao Ying, sitting across from him, noticed something was amiss.
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"Junior brother, where are you going now?"
The others reacted and glanced over, especially little Qingyan, who sat in his arms, and the Tang siblings, who stood behind Xuankongzi, who watched eagerly.
Chen Guan was startled, then sneered and explained, "Don't worry, nothing much is happening this time. The Soul Clan's Soul Palace is tied up, so we have a rare moment of leisure. I plan to take Qingyan, Tang Xi, and Tang Zi on a trip back to the northwest, to Sound Valley and the Flower Sect... and then to Dragon Island to try to retrieve a few more powerful Ancient Dragon Clan members. If you're interested, you can come along."
This was likely the last bit of leisure time they had. When the Soul Clan made their move again, their fangs would be fully revealed.
He used this time to take care of some chores and relax.
He also wanted to fulfill his responsibilities as a father and teacher.
"Haha, it's rare you have such plans, young man. I won't join you youngsters in the fun. Go ahead. The ancestor left a way to contact us before he left, so there's no need to worry about the Alchemy Alliance. The Great Elder's soul still needs some time to recover."
Xuan Kongzi laughed heartily.
From the moment Chen Guan and Medusa returned safely, his heart was filled with immense relief.
This is a five-star Dou Sheng!
My disciple!
"I'd like to go back to the northwest. It's been ages since I played against You Du, and I'm really itching to show off my skills," said Venerable Tianhuo.
Qingce Manor was packed, but without the old monster You Du around, he couldn't cheat.
...
Two days later, the group set off.
They stayed in the northwest for five days, and everyone was very happy, especially Jia Xingtian and Yao Ye.
Upon leaving, Venerable Tianhuo did not return with the group, intending to stay in the northwest for a while.
Returning to Zhongzhou and heading towards Yin Valley, the group was reduced again. Xiao Yixian and Qinglin chose to return to Qingce Manor for training.
The two of them possessed special physiques, their strength steadily increasing daily. They were now determined to catch up with Chen Guan, Medusa, and Zi Yan as quickly as possible.
At the very least, they had to close the gap.
During the Yin Valley group, Chen Guan confirmed the relationship between Gu You, the Second Celestial Master of the Soul Palace, and Aunt Ran. They were indeed just ordinary friends from their youth, so he no longer worried about Gu You's death.
The third stop was Hua Zong.
This time, Medusa and the others didn't go with him, so Chen Guan took the three little ones with him.
Their few days in Hua Zong were blissful, and upon leaving, the three little ones, all felt a sense of regret.
The final stop was Dragon Island.
Shortly after Chen Guan arrived, Zi Yan returned, and with a wave of her delicate hand, ten washbasin-sized blood blobs emerged.
Fortunately, the Warcraft's body was massive, so this amount was a drop in the bucket for them.
An ordinary human wouldn't be able to produce this much blood even if they squeezed every last drop out...
"Tell me when you're done. Just as much blood as you need, don't save it."
"It's enough, more than enough. The Soul Clan won't be quiet for too long."
Based on their experience retrieving Ming Xie last time, this blood should be enough to last them for eight to ten years...
Zi Yan nodded slightly and retreated with the three little ones.
Looking at Chen Guan's figure sitting cross-legged, the more Zi Yan looked
at him, the more she felt something was amiss. Did she actually feel the same sensation in Chen Guan as when little Qing Yan was still in Medusa's belly?
Dismissing the outrageous thought that Chen Guan was pregnant, Zi Yan was absolutely, 100% certain.
There was something inside Chen Guan!