Hunxuzi's words were earth-shattering.
Across the vast square, the atmosphere, once abuzz with excitement over the emergence of the Ninth-Rank Mysterious Pill, suddenly fell silent. The expressions of all the Medicine Clan elders suddenly darkened, their gazes gleaming with coldness.
The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade had been split into eight pieces, each of the eight ancient clans possessing one. This was their greatest secret.
Even the younger members of the clan and the fringe elders were unaware of it, demonstrating its importance.
In the sky, Elder Wanhuo's expression was grim, and he gazed at Hunxuzi with murderous intent. He waited for the Medicine Clan to speak, and he would immediately launch an all-out attack, slaying this individual who had dared to challenge the Medicine Clan's authority in front of so many people.
"Ridiculous, Hunxuzi, is this your ultimate goal today? I didn't like your presence at the Pharmacopoeia, but I treated you with courtesy. I never imagined I'd only fueled your wishful thinking. So, I'll capture you and see where your confidence comes from!"
From the high platform, the aura surrounding the medicinal pills surged, and a cold shout rang out.
Simultaneously, powerful waves of Dou Qi surged from the medicinal mountain, centered around the medicinal pills, weaving a vast Dou Qi net that blanketed the entire mountain.
Elder Wanhuo, unable to contain his rage, responded with a sudden, overwhelming surge of Dou Qi. In a flash, he appeared above Hunxuzi, his surging wind and flames coalescing into a massive palm that fiercely slammed into him.
The battle was imminent!
Seeing Elder Wanhuo's attack approach, Hunxuzi remained unfazed, a smile of triumph on his face. He then opened his arms, and black flames roared wildly like a long-suppressed dragon. As the black flames surged, Hunxuzi's aura suddenly surged.
"Wanhuo, you're too weak!"
Under the gaze of the crowd, Hunxuzi offered no resistance, allowing Elder Wanhuo's massive palm to press against the black flames surrounding him.
However, the pitch-black flames were so treacherous that Elder Wanhuo's attacks were completely ineffective. The giant palm, transformed from wind and flame, could be seen devouring them.
"Bang!"
Hunxuzi flicked his sleeves, and the black flames surged, sending Elder Wanhuo flying backwards. In an instant, he was thrown back nearly a thousand feet before he managed to regain his balance. A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and a look of horror filled his face.
"Seven-Star Dou Sheng! Hunxuzi, is this the basis for your arrogance? You will pay for your hubris!"
Yaodan stepped forward, his furious voice bringing sudden realization to the crowd.
For a moment, everyone looked at Hunxuzi with even greater vigilance. No wonder, no wonder he could so easily defeat Elder Wanhuo and Elder Shennong with a single stroke of Void Devouring Flame.
It turned out this old man had been hiding his strength from the very beginning.
Watching Yaodan's menacing stride, Hunxuzi knew he was no match for him. After all, the gap between early and late stages was enormous.
Yet, he showed no fear, his smile permeating a sinister brilliance.
"Hehehe, by price, are you referring to the powerful Thunder and Flame Clan lurking in the shadows? Or to Gu Yuan, who stands ready to rush to our aid?"
Yaodan's expression changed drastically at these words.
To prevent any future trouble, the Four Clan Alliance had already secretly planned to keep the Pharmacopoeia secure. If the Soul Clan dared to make any moves, they would have the perfect opportunity to catch them off guard. If the Soul Clan remained silent, there would be no loss.
However, they hadn't expected the Soul Clan to have seen through their plan!
And now, Hunxuzi had made such an explicit statement, the implications of which were terrifying.
Watching Yaodan's expression shift, Hunxuzi's smile grew even more exuberant.
"Yaodan, surrender! Your every move has been calculated by the Clan Leader. Hand over the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade now, and I'll speak well of you to the Clan Leader. Perhaps you can even continue as a vassal of our Clan."
"Wishful thinking!"
"Honxuzi, I'll see how you can succeed today!"
"The Soul Clan, be annihilated!"
As Yaodan shouted, the void rippled, and two figures emerged from the sky.
They were the Clan Leaders of the Thunder and Flame Clans.
Thunder wins! Flame cinders!
The appearance of the two eight-star Dou Shengs silenced the crowd. The direction of this pharmacopoeia had already exceeded their expectations.
However, their shock was only just beginning, far from over.
Surrounded by three men, Hunxuzi showed no sign of being trapped. His gaze swept over their faces, and he bent over as if oppressed by their overwhelming aura. A strange smile crossed his face, then quickly faded, replaced by an expression of deep respect, even a touch of fanaticism.
"You frogs in a well, your confidence is no match for Lord Xuwu! Hunxuzi respectfully welcomes Lord Xuwu!"
"Hun Qianmo, respectfully welcomes Lord Xuwu!"
The nearly forgotten Soul Clan elder in the square also shouted out at this moment.
Their voices morphed into invisible waves, echoing across the heavens and earth.
"Ahhh!"
Suddenly, countless black rays flashed from the distant horizon, mingling with the shrill screams of Medicine Clan warriors, echoing in succession.
"Hua-hua!"
A flash of black light emanated, and everyone suddenly glanced sideways, horrified to see an infinitely dark, profound black flame seeping out from the void, finally spreading out in a blanket of darkness, completely obscuring the entire world.
Darkness reigned supreme—this was the truest portrayal of the pharmaceutical world at that moment!
Yao Dan, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin wore solemn expressions. Remembering what Hun Xuzi had just said about the Lord Void, they immediately guessed the identity of the newcomer.
Void Devouring Flame!
His true form!
The oppressive atmosphere sent panic and turmoil through the crowds of the square.
At this moment, even the most clueless could see that a catastrophic event was about to unfold, and they were at the center of it.
Some swiftly dodged toward the horizon, attempting to seize the opportunity to escape.
However, before they could even fly thousands of miles, screams erupted in agony. Eerie black flames seeped out from the void, entwining themselves, and in the blink of an eye, they were reduced to ashes.
Such a scene shocked the crowd behind them, making them pale and afraid to take a step forward.
Among the powerful beings reduced to ash was a two-star Dou Sheng, powerless under the entanglement of the black flames!
"It really is it!" Yan Jin felt it most deeply, the strange fire within him trembling, and the palpitations were so intense that they were hard to erase.
"Gu Yuan will stop the Soul Emperor, but as for the Void Devouring Flame, there's no need to fear it!" Lei Ying's voice was like thunder, but the solemnity in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
Void Devouring Flame ranked second on the Strange Fire List, and their understanding of it was minimal.
A formidable enemy, little understood, must not be underestimated!
"Ah, my Dou Qi!"
"No!"
Screams rang out again. Two people, among those fleeing the square, plummeted from the sky, as if their entire strength had evaporated.
Seeing the two peak Dou Zun fall, their lives hanging in the balance, more and more people began to realize that their powerful Dou Qi was mysteriously disappearing, completely out of their control.
This unknown fear was chilling!
"Come back quickly!" Yao Dan shouted.
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly woke up from their dream.
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They were now trapped, unable to escape. Their only hope of survival lay in the protection of the clan leaders.
Chen Guan's eyes were shrouded in pale-green flames. He could see the air filled with endless tiny, sparkling sparks, as fine as dust particles, invisible to the naked eye.
These peculiar little creatures were the very culprits devouring Dou Qi!
They penetrated every pore, landing on the crowd, entering their bodies, absorbing Dou Qi, and ultimately, through a strange process, feeding it back into the invisible Void Devouring Flame above the sky.
This method of "feeding back" was remarkably similar to what Xiao Wu had experienced when he absorbed the Black Demonic Thunder.
Chen Guan felt a sense of relief. Even something as strange as the Void Devouring Flame couldn't absorb Dou Qi from a distance. It was similar to the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire in that it required a medium. With
a flick of his sleeve, Xiao Wu appeared before him, transforming into a curtain of fire that separated the three of them. The tiny fireflies that landed on the curtain were instantly devoured by Xiao Wu, making the flames appear even more brilliant.
This scene was identical to the black flames that filled the sky.
"This Void Devouring Flame is truly bizarre. Since its appearance, this medicine world has been completely sealed off. Even I cannot force it open."
The barely audible voice of Great Elder Zhu Kong reached Chen Guan, and he was also extremely serious.
A sealed space meant no escape, and there was only one path to follow.
Chen Guan nodded slightly. "Don't worry. Soul Emperor will definitely intercept Gu Yuan. Even with the Void Devouring Flame alone, even if it's well-prepared, it won't be easy to succeed. Lei Ying and Yan Jin are both formidable. Moreover, the Yao Clan also has a trump card. We can just stand by and watch. As long as the Void Devouring Flame doesn't attack us first, we won't bother with it."
Chen Guan wasn't allied with the Four Clan Alliance. His intervention was out of courtesy; holding back was his duty. Even if Yao Dan and the others were angry, they had nothing to say.
As for the Void Devouring Flame, if it wasn't stupid, it wouldn't provoke them after sensing the implications of Chen Guan and the others' actions. It was more likely that it was laughing inwardly.
Only after Yao Dan and the others were dealt with would Chen Guan's side's turn. Priorities must be clearly defined.
High in the sky, Soul Void Zi hovered, black flames surging behind him. He maintained a respectful greeting, his face radiating with enthusiasm.
Finally, under the piercing gaze of countless people, the black flames slowly wriggled and condensed, and a humanoid figure emerged from the pitch-black abyss, standing between heaven and earth.
The figure was shrouded in black flames, its body covered in eerie black runes. Its pupils were like black holes, emanating a terrifying, devouring force that made it feel as if its soul was being frantically pulled outward by a strange force.
He hovered in the sky on black flames, his features obscured by the inky darkness. But as he emerged, an aura of extreme antiquity and mystery slowly emerged between heaven and earth.
"Woo!"
The figure appeared, and the sky was filled with swaying black flames, as if welcoming their master.
Elder Wanhuo, Elder Shennong, Yan Jin, Huo Xuan, Huo Zhi, and the others also clearly felt the strange fire within them involuntarily retreating deeper into the depths, an instinctive reaction of fear.
Chen Guan's strange fire was extraordinary. Xiao Wu had been incredibly agile since birth, but he simply didn't bother to care.
But at this moment, Xiao Wu had lost his usual spirit. Chen Guan could clearly sense the solemnity emanating from the flames before him, as if he had encountered his greatest enemy.
"Void Devouring Flame..."
His gaze fixed on the demonic figure high in the sky, the fiery intensity in Chen Guan's eyes was no less intense than Hun Xuzi's.
However, the meaning behind it was diametrically opposed.
"Nine-Star Dou Sheng!!"
Sensing the aura of Void Devouring Flame, the previously confident Lei Ying Yanjin finally showed a hint of nervousness.
The difference between eight and nine stars, a single star, made a world of difference.
If they were facing an eight-star Void Devouring Flame, the three of them would, if not necessarily defeat it, at least be able to maintain steady control.
But a nine-star Void Devouring Flame...
even if they joined forces, they wouldn't stand a chance; their own survival was a question.
With this thought in mind, the others cast their gazes towards Elder Zhu Wen, who sat atop the platform.
If only there could be another eight-star Dou Sheng…
alas, their plan was doomed to fail.
Elder Zhu Wen had no intention of taking action. He was currently drinking with his fellow clan member, Zhu Kong, a "junior," paying no attention to the battlefield.
Only Chen Guan gave them a helpless look.
Yao Dan and the other two witnessed this scene, and Xu Wu Tun Yan naturally saw it too. He was no fool, and immediately understood the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan's intention.
"Fight your own battles, and we'll stay out of each other's way.
" Yao Dan, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin were furious, but with a formidable enemy at hand and the prospect of winning over this ally later, they couldn't say much.
Xu Wu Tun Yan was quite pleased.
At least, he was willing to accept this outcome until he had dealt with the three men in the present situation.
"Yao Dan, he who knows the times is a hero. Lei Ying and Yan Jin cannot change the situation. Yao Clan, surrender! Hand over the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. There's still a chance of survival. The Yao Clan is different from the Spirit Clan and the Stone Clan. They still have some use for us."
Void Devouring Flame turned to the three people, and streams of black flames roared up. Many were instantly caught in the engulf, incinerating them without a single scream. At the same time, a hoarse, soul-shattering voice slowly emanated from the demonic figure.
Every move of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng, Void Devouring Flame, is a disaster for ordinary people!
Given the current situation, there's no need to hide the affairs of the Spirit Clan and the Stone Clan any longer.
Upon hearing this, a ferocious expression crossed Yao Dan's face.
"Void Devouring Flame, you've already said that our Medicine Clan is no match for the Spirit Clan and the Stone Clan. You're not even qualified to expect our Medicine Clan to surrender!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yao Dan suddenly shouted, "Members of the Medicine Clan, listen up! Activate the Heaven-Transforming Medicine Formation!"
With Yao Dan's fierce shout, the hearts of all the Medicine Clan members trembled.
The Heaven-Transforming Medicine Formation, the Medicine Clan's protective formation!
This was the first time it had been activated since ancient times.
This demonstrated the severity of the crisis the Medicine Clan faced.
Without time to ponder, all the Medicine Clan elders immediately swiftly fired beams of light into the mountains. The mountains shook, and massive beams of light burst forth, finally interweaving in the sky to form a vast, bizarre formation. As the formation took shape, all the rare medicinal herbs within the mountains withered instantly, and boundless energy surged forth, pouring into the formation.
The Medicine Clan members moved with remarkable speed. Yao Dan intentionally sought to seize the initiative, attempting to catch Void Devouring Flame off guard.
"Huahuahua!"
Driven by the immense energy, the Heaven-Transforming Medicine Array shone brightly, and a terrifying pressure surged, like a giant dragon that had slumbered for thousands of years, quietly awakening.
As this pressure emanated, the entire Medicine Realm seemed to be stirred by it, suddenly trembling violently. Vast energies continuously converged in the direction of the formation, causing its power to surge once again.
Such terrifying pressure was already comparable to that of an eight-star Dou Sheng, no less powerful than the auras revealed by Lei Ying and Yan Jin!
The depth of this ancient race was clearly visible!
"Void Devouring Flame, you are plotting against my Medicine Clan. You will pay the price for this. Kill!"