Xiao Chen forcibly tore open the relic space and left. His resolute back and icy oath pierced everyone's hearts like frost. After a brief dead silence in the lava cavern, even more frenzied chaos erupted!
The allure of the Heavenly Phoenix Blood Pool had not diminished in the slightest with Xiao Chen's departure. The golden phoenix phantom continued its mad assault, golden blood arrows raining down like a storm and reaping lives.
"Brother... Father..." Xiao Yan's eyes were bloodshot as he stared in the direction his brother had vanished. It felt as though an invisible hand had seized his heart, squeezing so hard that he could barely breathe. But he remembered his brother's instructions—become stronger! Only with sufficient power could he protect his family and avenge their grievances!
He suddenly turned, his gaze locking onto the churning golden blood pool as ruthlessness and resolve surged onto his face. His father's life hung by a thread, and his brother had ventured alone into the dragon's den. How could he shrink back here?!
"Teacher, help me!" Xiao Yan roared inwardly.
"Kid, steady your mind! The Heavenly Phoenix Blood Pool's energy is violent, and it contains an ancient remnant will. It is exceedingly dangerous! But if you can endure it, the gains will be immeasurable!" Yao Lao's grave voice rang out as he simultaneously transferred a stream of pure Soul Power into Xiao Yan.
"Danger? What do I, Xiao Yan, have to fear?!" Xiao Yan growled. No longer hesitating, he stomped hard against the ground and shot toward the center of the blood pool, where the attacks were most concentrated, like a moth flying into flame!
"Xiao Yan! Don't!" Wind Venerate's expression changed drastically. He wanted to stop him, but several Hall of Souls experts seized the chance to tie him down.
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