The news that the Demonic Flame was about to emerge was not particularly secret. After Lu Chuan learned of it, some ancient forces that had previously kept a low profile across the continent also began stirring, constantly sending people to investigate.
One day, two crescent moons quietly appeared in the western sky, one above the other.
At the same instant, nine brilliant stars in the night sky slowly shifted until they finally formed a straight line.
Twin Moons Appearing Together, Nine Stars as One, Heaven and Earth Tides—the Demonic Flame descends!
The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame had finally descended upon the world once more!
Boom!
When the nine brilliant stars in the sky formed a straight line, intense energy fluctuations immediately surged throughout heaven and earth.
Then, countless strange mists spread out from the void.
Faintly, the sound of tides could even be heard between heaven and earth.
"Heaven and Earth Tides... It truly matches Ancient Map's prophecy exactly!"
Lu Chuan appeared atop the King's Palace, raising his head to gaze at the thin mist blanketing heaven and earth as he murmured to himself.
Before long, Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, Bing Yun, Cao Ying, Tang Huo'er, and the others also arrived.
They all knew very well that starting tomorrow, countless experts would likely rush toward the place where the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame had descended upon hearing the news.
Even though many knew they lacked the ability to subdue the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, everyone still harbored a sliver of hope.
After all, whoever obtained and refined the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame would undoubtedly experience a meteoric rise in strength.
When the time came to fight others, they could easily defeat even opponents far above their own level. The temptation was immense.
In the distant northwestern sky, an intense radiance