The void space collapsed, and the entire medicine world was now dominated by the azure fire.
Nearly a hundred pairs of eyes locked onto a single direction. There, a figure shrouded in azure flames slowly emerged, holding a cluster of inky black flames in his hand.
The young man's gaze swept over them, radiant as a star, illuminating the vast expanse of the river!
"The Origin of the Void Devouring Flame!"
Beholding the azure fire, Yan Jin and Lei Ying were both horrified.
Though they had imagined such an outcome, witnessing it with their own eyes was still unimaginable.
This was because it signaled the birth of a terrifying powerhouse!
Given the terrifying power of the Void Devouring Flame, coupled with the vast, undigested energy, they couldn't imagine the extent to which the young man would transform once he consumed this azure fire.
Lei Ying and Yan Jin couldn't imagine, and Chen Guan was filled with anticipation.
"Master Kong, Master Meng, Xiao Jiu, protect me!"
Success was within reach. With a single command, Chen Guan ascended to a cross-legged position high in the sky.
With a thought, the essence of the flames of nothingness flowed into his palms, merging into his body.
Chen Guan immediately formed seals with his hands, closed his eyes, and entered a deep state of cultivation. At that moment, a radiant azure flame surged around Chen Guan, his brows gleaming with light. A long-lost searing pain in his soul suddenly rose in his heart, but under the pressure of the Emperor Realm Soul, his face remained expressionless.
The faintly emanating soul pressure shocked even a man of such profound spiritual power as Elder Shennong. He even had the unbelievable illusion that the young man's already unparalleled soul power was undergoing another qualitative transformation.
Could it be that the Emperor Realm Soul wasn't the end?
No one offered his explanation. All eyes were fixed on the figure. Unlike Elder Shennong's ethereal perception, they could sense Chen Guan's body transforming, evolving towards a higher level of life. His fighting spirit was also surging, constantly and dramatically!
The overflowing Qi and blood force seemed to imbue every cell with immense might. With every breath, the energy of heaven and earth surged, rising and falling. They leaped joyfully into Chen Guan's embrace.
This scene was beyond their comprehension.
Even Yan Jin was dumbfounded, their gazes etched with doubt.
"Nine-Star Dou Sheng just crossed the line like that?"
"If you could gather the top ten strange fires, you could do it, too. What's more, there's the power of the Xuandan and the might of the entire Medicine Clan,"
Lei Ying said, his eyes filled with as much shock as Yan Jin's.
"Just wait patiently. Once he finishes refining, the landscape of the Central Plains will change. However, our two clans will face a difficult future. Fortunately, each of us controls an ancient jade, perhaps giving us some say."
...
Two days later, in Ancient Saint City.
The battle raged intermittently. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Gu Yuan, mortified, challenged the Soul Heavenly Emperor to battle for the thirteenth time.
This time, his anger wasn't fake.
Two days ago, right under his nose, the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade belonging to the Ancient Clan had fallen into the hands of the Soul Emperor.
If it were simply because a clan elder had defected, a trick played by the Soul Emperor, Gu Yuan wouldn't have been so enraged. What infuriated him even more was that, just as the ancient sheep was captured, he received news from the Thunder and Flame Clan.
Naturally, he learned of the fates of both clans, and knew that behind the Soul Clan's mantis, there was also a hidden oriole!
Gu Yuan had met Zhu Kun's mind-body, and Chen Guan had even summoned him, courteously pleading with him to cooperate in secret regarding the Medicine Clan's pharmacopoeia. To that end, he hadn't even informed Lei Ying and Yan Jin of the news that Void Devouring Flame had reached the level of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
Honestly, Gu Yuan felt he had been very considerate.
But what about Chen Guan?
He could easily guess that the individuals from the Thunder and Flame Clan plotting against the Soul Clan were powerful figures from Chen Guan's faction, and they were the only ones capable of such a scheme.
What did this indicate?
This suggests that from the outset, this brat knew there were traitors within the various clans, and that the Soul Clan would seize this opportunity to steal the jade, hence their deliberate actions.
However, as a teammate, Chen Guan failed to share this crucial information with him, allowing the Ancient Clan's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade to fall into the hands of the Soul Emperor!
"You even schemed against me, Soul Emperor, you are truly shameless!"
"Ancient Emperor Nirvana Shattering Finger!"
Gu Yuan roared, unreserved, vowing to unleash his boundless rage.
Being outmaneuvered by an opponent was one thing, but being tricked by a teammate was the most unbearable!
"Blood Demon Heart-Eroding Thunder!"
"Gu Yuan, what are you mad about!"
The Soul Emperor remained unfazed. With a single wave of his hand, he instantly channeled the energy stored in the blood-red thunderclouds behind him, charging headfirst into the massive fingerprint.
More than the threat of the fighting technique, the Soul Emperor was more curious about Gu Yuan's sudden fury.
The scolding was even more confusing to him, as if it was a subtle indirection. As rivals, isn't it natural for us to scheme against each other?
Gu Yuan offered no explanation to Emperor Hun Tian's question, responding only with a barrage of furious attacks.
"Shameless!"
"Asshole!"
"Do you really think I don't have a temper?"
"..."
After repeatedly dealing with Gu Yuan's barrage, Emperor Hun Tian soon lost interest in further questions.
The old man was probably driven mad.
More than that, Emperor Hun Tian was preoccupied with another matter, and he immediately sent a message to the Four Demon Saints below.
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"The Flame and Thunder Tribes should have known the outcome long ago, but is there any news about the contact?"
Lei Ying and Yan Jin had left, and he wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.
From the outset, this operation had been a five-pronged effort. Emperor Hun Tian had already decided that the Soul Tribe needed to stop feigning and bring everything to light.
Upon hearing the inquiry, an elder from the Four Demon Saints quickly stepped forward.
"Master, there's no news."
Emperor Hun Tian frowned slightly, sensing something was amiss.
To be completely certain, he had dispatched five Dou Shengs from each tribe to provide support. Even if the two tribes reacted, they could easily force their way out. It made no sense for them to remain silent.
"What about Danta and the northwest? Have we made any progress?"
"Headmaster, we've been able to contact the clan member responsible for Chen Guan, but according to the information they've sent back, Qingce Manor is completely deserted. No one close to him can be found. Even the old men at Danta are missing. The same is true in the northwest. The top leaders of the Heavenly Alliance have all disappeared, and even Canaan Academy and the Black Horn Region can't find anyone close to them."
The Soul Emperor felt increasingly uneasy as he listened. Did that kid predict my actions?
"What about the Medicine Clan? Has the Void Clan not succeeded yet?"
"The entire Medicine Realm has been isolated by Lord Void. We can't contact him, but with Lord Void's strength and the support of the Death Realm formation, it shouldn't be difficult to deal with Yaodan, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin. Since there's no news now, it must be that the Ancient Dragon Clan elder close to Chen Guan has also taken action, which is why it hasn't been resolved yet."
This shows that before the Medicine Realm was completely sealed off, everything within it was under the control of the Soul Clan.
This is precisely why they were able to quickly guess the 'truth'!
The enemy had an additional eight-star Dou Sheng. Lord Xuwu had just used his ultimate and wasn't at peak condition, so it wasn't surprising that he'd need more time.
A very reasonable assumption!
Soul Emperor nodded slightly. Suddenly, he turned around and saw three blood-stain lines piercing the air in the distance. Three figures could be seen faintly in the distance, the leader wielding a blood-red axe.
Xiao Chen!
Soul Emperor had to admire Xiao Chen's courage.
A mere five-star Dou Sheng dared to attack him!
With a single blow, Soul Emperor shattered the three unparalleled blood-stain lines. He decisively withdrew, avoiding Gu Yuan's barrage, and in a flash, he arrived in front of Xiao Yan and the other two.
"Xiao Chen, you're a mere centipede. You weren't there when the Xiao Clan was annihilated a thousand years ago, and the Medicine World group has once again slipped through the net."
Soul Emperor's voice was calm, but the murderous intent was palpable to everyone.
Faced with such a supremely powerful being, standing at the pinnacle of the continent, even Yao Chen froze, let alone Xiao Yan. Forget speaking, even the smallest movement, such as lifting a finger, was impossible.
Xiao Chen, however, saw the Soul Emperor, his eyes bloodshot. His rationality instantly vanished, and he fearlessly swung his axe and charged forward.
Sadly, the outcome was obvious.
"Bang!"
With a single slap from the Soul Emperor, the renowned Blood Axe shattered, sending the towering Xiao Chen flying like a kite, a trail of blood and a half-death experience.
After suffering this devastating blow, Xiao Chen's vision cleared, and a modicum of rationality returned.
"Ancestor!"
No longer under the scrutiny of the Soul Emperor, Xiao Yan and his disciple finally felt relieved and hurried over to check on Xiao Chen.
"Xiao Chen, I've suddenly changed my mind and decided not to kill you today. I know you admire Xiao Xuan the most, so I'll let you witness me accomplish everything he can't, everything he dares not. Gathering the ancient jade is just the first step!"
Soul Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly. Perhaps only Xiao Xuan could make him so angry.
Some people, even after thousands of years of death, still have a profound impact!
Xiao Xuan's place in Soul Emperor's heart is undeniable.
However, hearing Soul Emperor's arrogant words, Xiao Chen ignored the pain and laughed, coughing up blood.
"Hahaha, Soul Emperor, how dare you compare yourself to cousin Xiao Xuan?"
"Are you dreaming? Still dreaming of collecting the ancient jade? Guess what I saw when I passed through the Yan Clan's territory?"
"Hahaha, you probably don't know, but the ancient jade you coveted has long been looted. Those rats in the gutter are all dead, not a single one left! The Yan Clan is like this, the Thunder Clan is like this! Even in the Medicine Realm, your plans have long been discovered. Just expect them to fail, hahaha..."
Xiao Chen laughed exaggeratedly. Seeing Soul Emperor's defeat was more satisfying than escaping the Demon Fire Dimension himself.
Soul Emperor's face darkened with fear, and his cold gaze shifted from Xiao Chen to Gu Yuan.
"Gu Yuan, I underestimated you!"
"Let's go!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Soul Emperor waved his hand, deciding to head to the Medicine Realm to uncover the truth.
Watching the blood-soaked cloud rapidly recede, Gu Yuan cast a veiled glance at Xiao Chen. After much deliberation, he finally decided to choose the lesser of two evils.
"Want to escape? Soul Emperor, you can come and go as you please. Do you really think I, Gu Yuan, am a vegetarian?"