The Green Ox shepherd boy paid no heed to Soul Demon Old Man's incredulous cry. His small hand gripped the black pillar of light as, under everyone's tense gazes, he slowly examined the Demonic Flame Origin within.
"Old monster, are you truly determined to become enemies with my Soul Clan to the bitter end?" Soul Demon Old Man shouted sternly, his expression dark and icy.
"People of the Soul Clan still love spouting nonsense!"
The Green Ox shepherd boy glanced at him and shook his head. Then, he casually tossed the pillar of light in his hand into the sky.
Soul Demon Old Man's face lit up with delight. Just as he was about to seize it, the Green Ox shepherd boy's next words frightened him into hastily withdrawing his hand.
"Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, worthy indeed of being ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. You deliberately allowed yourself to be sealed because you wanted to watch them turn on each other, while you reaped the benefits... You hid yourself deeply, but you cannot deceive me. Come out!"
The Green Ox shepherd boy slowly raised his head and looked at the constantly churning black pillar of light in the sky. His clear gaze fixed upon the Demonic Flame Origin within as he smiled faintly.
As the Green Ox shepherd boy's calm voice rang out, everyone's expressions changed drastically. Countless gazes stared in shock at the black pillar of light rolling through the sky.
The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame had actually allowed itself to be captured by them on purpose!
"How is that possible?!"
The several Ancient Race elders with Four-star Dou Sheng strength who had joined forces earlier all muttered in shock.
If that was true, then the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame was far too terrifying. A Heavenly Flame