Before the entrance to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame's space, the atmosphere was grave.
Mo Lin led Zi Yan and Cai Lin forward, ignoring the various factions behind him, all of whom had fallen silent in terror after witnessing the Hall of Souls' master being instantly killed. With a single step, he intended to enter the flaming vortex radiating purifying power.
However, at that moment, Gu Nanhai, the elder leading the Ancient Clan, frowned slightly. He stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Mo Lin, and spoke with helplessness and warning in his tone. "Sect Master Mo Lin, please wait."
Mo Lin paused and turned sideways to look at Gu Nanhai, raising a brow. "What guidance does Elder Gu have?"
Gu Nanhai gave a bitter smile. His gaze swept over Zi Yan and Cai Lin beside Mo Lin, whose auras were unfathomably deep and whose pressure was restrained. "Sect Master Mo Lin, according to the agreement between the ancient races, experts at the Five-star Dou Sheng level and above may not casually interfere in the continent's disputes unless necessary, much less contend for a Heavenly Flame like this. Dragon Emperor Zi Yan and this... Madam Cai Lin both possess unfathomable auras. I fear they have already reached the Five-star Dou Sheng realm. If the two of them act, it may... bring about some unnecessary trouble."
As soon as those words were spoken, the leaders of the surrounding factions, who had been eager to make a move, immediately understood. They all nodded in agreement. Indeed, if two Five-star Dou Shengs joined the fight, what chance would any of them have? The ancient races' agreement had instead become a layer of "protection" for them.
A trace of displeasure flashed across Zi Yan's cold, beautiful face. Cai Lin narrowed her lovely eyes as well,