Xiao Li brought Medusa back to Starfall Pavilion.
Then he received another piece of news: a new Heavenly Flame, the Net Lotus Demonic Flame, was about to appear!
Indeed, when you are too idle and want to find something to do, nothing ever happens.
But when you get busy and want to relax for a bit, things pile up, not giving you a moment to breathe.
As soon as Xiao Li returned, Xiao Yan and the others surrounded him, talking about the Net Lotus Demonic Flame.
"Second Brother, just last night, the tides of heaven and earth rose, nine stars aligned, and the demonic flame descended."
"This is a sign of the Net Lotus Demonic Flame appearing," Xiao Yan said.
"No wonder I felt a bit strange last night when I was in the Nine Netherworld Nether Python Clan; so it was the Net Lotus Demonic Flame appearing!" Xiao Li suddenly realized.
He had been in the underground world of the Nine Netherworld Nether Python Clan last night and wasn't very aware of what was happening in the outside world.
"Second Brother, should we go?" Xiao Yan asked.
"Go! Why not go?"
"That's the Net Lotus Demonic Flame; are you really willing to miss it?" Xiao Li said.
"Of course I want to go, but if Second Brother you don't go, we won't have the confidence," Xiao Yan said with an embarrassed smile.
"You kid."
When the Net Lotus Demonic Flame appears, of course they had to go.
That day, Xiao Li told everyone to prepare... for the evening.
Xiao Li called Xiao Yan over.
"Little Yanzi, how many types of Heavenly Flames do you have now?"
This sudden, direct question made Xiao Yan pause for a moment before he replied,
"Now I only have two types: Myriad Beast Spirit Flame and Wind Rage Dragon Flame."
Originally, he was the one who cultivated the Flame Mantra and needed more Heavenly Flames.
But it was Xiao Li who had subdued so many Heavenly Flames, which made Xiao Yan quite envious.
"Only two types; that's not very effective for your Flame Mantra."
Saying this, Xiao Li suddenly opened his palm, and a cluster of seven-colored flames floated above his palm,
"These are the sub-flames of all the Heavenly Flames I possess within my body."
"Although a single sub-flame can't compare to a true Heavenly Flame, combined, they are similar to the two Heavenly Flames in your body and will be useful for your Flame Mantra."
This included the sub-flames of five Heavenly Flames: Green Lotus Heart Flame, sea heart flame, fallen heart flame, Nether Poison Flame, and Three Thousand Yan Flame.
Although Xiao Li couldn't directly give his Heavenly Flames to Xiao Yan, he could still share a bit of their sub-flames.
"These are all for me?" Xiao Yan's eyes showed surprise.
"What, you don't want them?"
"Hehe, of course not, thank you, Second Brother!"
Xiao Yan quickly took these sub-flames.
"Refine them as soon as you get back; we'll depart tomorrow morning to find the Net Lotus Demonic Flame."
"Yes!"
...Early the next morning, everyone had gathered.
This mission to subdue the Net Lotus Demonic Flame was important and highly dangerous.
Ordinary Dou Zun powerhouses would not be of much help if they went.
Therefore, Xiao Li specifically named Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, Medusa, Little Fairy Doctor, and Green Scale, five people.
These five people were all Dou Saints, and with Xiao Li, that made six Dou Saints.
Subduing a small Net Lotus Demonic Flame would be more than enough.
"Everyone is ready, so let's depart."
At Xiao Li's command, the group immediately flew at full speed towards the direction where the Net Lotus Demonic Flame had appeared.
Along the way, many people were also flying in the same direction.
This was similar to the appearance of the ancient bodhi tree, which also attracted countless people.
But most people didn't catch the attention of Xiao Li and his group.
"As the third-ranked Heavenly Flame, the Net Lotus Demonic Flame will surely attract many hidden major forces to compete for it."
"We need to be mentally prepared."
Currently, the only ones who could truly compete with Xiao Li and his group were those ancient clans.
"I think with our current strength, no matter which ancient clan comes, we can compete with them," Yao Lao said.
"Hahaha, we should remain optimistic in our mindset, but still be cautious in our tactics," Xiao Li laughed.
Soon, they approached the place where the Net Lotus Demonic Flame had appeared.
Even before seeing the true Heavenly Flame, they could feel the terrifying high temperature.
The area ahead had now turned into a milky-white desert.
This place was originally a vibrant forest, but it had been directly melted by the terrifying high temperature of the Net Lotus Demonic Flame.
"It seems the Net Lotus Demonic Flame is just ahead."
An invisible space appeared ahead; through this spatial barrier was the space of the Net Lotus Demonic Flame.
"Should we just break in?" Little Fairy Doctor asked.
"No rush; the Net Lotus Demonic Flame hasn't completely broken through the seal yet. If we go in now, this seal might suppress us," Xiao Li said.
This was a seal left by the Net Lotus Demon Saint, which could greatly deplete the Net Lotus Demonic Flame's energy.
Moreover, Xiao Li was still waiting for others to arrive.
"Whoosh!"
Before long, the space next to them opened.
Another group arrived – the Gu Clan.
Leading them was none other than Xun'er!
"Brother Li, you all arrived so quickly."
Seeing Xiao Li, Xun'er quickly came over, her pretty face filled with a happy smile.
"We just arrived too." Xiao Li reached out and ruffled the girl's beautiful hair.
"But it looks like no one else has arrived yet."
Xun'er looked around.
Currently, besides their two forces, no third force had appeared.
None of the remaining six of the Eight Ancient Clans had come.
And none of the beast clans from the Magical Beast World had appeared either.
It was really strange.
"Even the Soul Clan hasn't arrived yet; they're quite slow this time," Xiao Li also found it strange.
Such a big event as the appearance of the Net Lotus Demonic Flame actually failed to attract them?
It was understandable that the other few clans didn't come.
But for the Soul Clan, Yan Clan, and Yao Clan not to come was a bit strange.
The Soul Clan was famous for not missing out on any benefits.
The Yan Clan was the most profound in Heavenly Flame research among the Eight Ancient Clans.
As an Alchemist clan, the Yao Clan naturally had the greatest demand for Heavenly Flames.
For these three clans not to come was indeed a bit strange... Time slowly passed.
These clans ultimately still didn't come.
Until, the barrier sealing the Net Lotus Demonic Flame finally let out a crisp 'crack' sound.
The barrier was broken!
A milky-white column of flame shot into the sky, flowing like liquid on the ground, making sizzling sounds.
The temperature of the entire world suddenly soared by hundreds of times.
Even space itself was intensely distorted by this high temperature.
An ordinary Dou Zun truly couldn't even withstand this temperature.
And even after the barrier broke, no one from the other clans arrived.
"It seems this time, only the two of us will act," Xun'er said.
Even now, there were still only people from their two forces.
"It's even better if no one else comes; no competition," Xiao Li laughed.
"No time to lose, let's go."
Subsequently, everyone immediately flew rapidly towards the space ahead...