Tang Huo'er Emerges from Seclusion

The name of that handsome man caused a stir among the crowd, and the gazes directed at him were filled with fear, as if Yi Chen were some kind of primordial beast.

The name Yi Shura is extremely powerful in Central State. Moreover, this name is a fearsome reputation accumulated from countless killings and bloodshed. Within the territory ruled by the Tianming Sect, Yi Shura's fearsome reputation is enough to make people tremble with fear.

However, when it comes to infamous reputations, Xiao Yuan is no less so. He single-handedly caused the Wind and Thunder Pavilion to be removed from the Four Directions Pavilion, and with his titles such as the next giant of the Danta and Eighth Grade Alchemist, he can be said to be even more prominent than Xiao Yan, the champion of the Pill Gathering.

Therefore, Yi Chen was extremely interested in Xiao Yuan. After all, a young man who was even more popular than him had suddenly appeared, and he would feel regretful if he didn't fight him personally.

This is not because he has any martial arts obsession, but for some other reason.

Yi Chen is hailed as the most outstanding disciple of the Tianming Sect in the past century. Of course, given his current status in the Tianming Sect, even some elders have to treat him with utmost respect. Everyone knows that with his strength and ruthless methods, he will inevitably become the next sect leader of the Tianming Sect. Although there are other competitors within the sect, no one has ever thought that anyone else could truly compete with this ruthless figure who even makes the sect leader of the Tianming Sect feel chilled.

Compared to his fearsome reputation, Yi Chen's strength is also extremely terrifying. The way the Tianming Sect trains its disciples is extremely bloody and cruel. It is said that each generation of true disciples will enter the sect's Forbidden Area after cultivating to a certain level. There, these fellow disciples must kill each other. Only those who emerge from the Forbidden Area will become the sect's true core disciples.

Moreover, the Tianming Sect's techniques are extremely cruel and domineering. They can forcibly devour other people's Dou Qi, provided that it is accompanied by flesh and blood.

Those who eventually emerged from the Forbidden Area were inevitably covered in the stench of blood, because the Dou Qi of the fellow disciples who remained Forbidden Area forever, along with their flesh and blood, became a great tonic for the final victor.

Yi Chen is the only person of this generation to walk out of the Forbidden Area of the Tianming Sect alive. In addition, he has fought and killed countless powerful people for the Tianming Sect over the years. His strength has also advanced rapidly in the midst of these killings. Now, he has become one of the few people in the history of the Tianming Sect to reach the Peak Dou Zong at around the age of thirty, and even has a terrifying trend of having one foot in Dou Zun.

That's why he felt a kind of jealousy towards Xiao Yuan, a young man who was almost ten years younger than him but was even more successful than him.

He longed to devour and absorb Xiao Yuan's flesh and blood and Dou Qi, hoping to use the blood and bones of this young talent from Zhenzhong Central State to pave a smooth path for him to advance to the Dou Zun Realm.

If the Soul Hall is enigmatic and unpredictable, then the Tianming Sect is truly bloodthirsty and cruel. But in this world, the strong always prey on the weak. It's just that this principle is amplified infinitely within the Tianming Sect, and judging from the Tianming Sect's ever-growing strength, this cruel selection method is indeed a unique approach.

Of course, the Tianming Sect's technique of strengthening itself by devouring the flesh and blood of others is domineering, but it still has considerable side effects. That is, all those who cultivate this technique to the peak will eventually die miserably from the backlash.

Using shortcuts to gain immense power, though it may not end well, at least it can be considered a glorious achievement. This is something that everyone who enters the Tianming Sect is probably already mentally prepared for.

"Elder Qiu, this matter is, in essence, a family affair of Uncle Chen. The hatred of killing one's son must be avenged. If the Danta were to intervene, it would be somewhat inappropriate."

Despite the whispers around him, Yi Chen's handsome face remained unchanged, his gaze fixed on the Qiu Ling as he smiled.

"I said long ago that Chen Xian tried to seize the items that Xiao Yuan had already traded, and he was killed because he was not strong enough. If you question this and want to pursue Xiao Yuan to the end, then my Danta will never tolerate your provocation again. I advise you to think carefully about the consequences!"

Qiu Ling said in a cold and deep voice.

"Hmph, no matter what, Xiao Yuan killed my son on your Danta's territory. Isn't it up to your Danta to decide who is right and wrong? If this matter isn't resolved today, my Xuanming Sect will never let this go!"

Chen Tiannan's gaze was as sinister as a venomous snake, and his voice was chilling.

"Are you threatening my Danta?"

Qiu Ling's expression turned colder.

"Alas, Elder Qiu, in recent years, the Danta and the Soul Hall have been at odds, and my Tianming Sect has always maintained neutrality. If some things are not handled well, we may push some of our secret allies to the other side. This is not a good thing for the Danta."

Yi Chen sighed softly and then spoke slowly.

This time, it was Qiu Ling's turn to change color slightly. He might not have paid attention to what others said, but Yi Chen was basically confirmed as the next Tianming Sect. His words carried a lot of weight. After all, although the Danta was powerful, a huge force like the Tianming Sect was also extremely powerful. Getting involved with them would cause some trouble.

"I advise you to refrain from such remarks. Furthermore, Sect Leader Chen's status, it would be quite embarrassing for him to attack a junior."

"The Qiu Ling are deep in thought," Qiu Ling said.

"I don't care about juniors or anything like that," Chen Tiannan sneered. However, before his words could even finish, Yi Chen stopped him with a hand, then smiled slightly and said, "Since Elder Qiu says so, then how about this, for the sake of the Danta, we will not force anyone to come today."

Upon hearing this, Chen Tiannan became anxious, only to see a sinister smile appear on Yi Chen's lips. At that moment, the latter's voice, mixed with powerful Dou Qi, suddenly resounded throughout the sky.

"Then I will set up a challenge here today and invite Xiao Yuan friend Xiao Yuan, the next leader of the Pill Danta, to come out and have a brief exchange. I wonder if this Wind and Thunder Pavilion Destroyer, who is famous in the Northern Region, has the courage to accept?"

Hearing Yi Chen's shout, Qiu Ling also showed a look of pity. If it were Chen Tiannan, he would have to worry about him. After all, this old monster became famous earlier than him and his strength was extremely powerful. Otherwise, he would not have bothered to say so much.

But Yi Chen... to be honest, even if he has broken through to the One-Star Dou Zun, he still wouldn't be a match for Xiao Yuan.

They're just courting death.

Now that brat Xiao Yuan must owe me a favor, right? I wonder what he's been up to lately; I haven't seen him in ages.

Qiu Ling, who had dug the pit for Yi Chen, thought to himself with some satisfaction.

Although puzzled by Qiu Ling's sudden look as if he were an idiot, Yi Chen clearly didn't realize the seriousness of the problem and remained standing there arrogantly.

After standing there posing for half an hour without receiving a response, his expression turned ugly.

What does this mean? Are you looking down on him?

Qiu Ling was also somewhat bewildered. Based on his understanding of Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yuan should have slapped this seemingly random person away, then casually said, "That's it?" before turning away indifferently.

Why aren't you saying anything? "Hmph, so the so-called next giant of the Danta doesn't even have the courage to fight me?"

A mocking smile appeared on Yi Chen's face, and his voice, amplified by his Dou Qi, spread throughout the entire Saint Pill City.

However, the next moment, Qiu Ling looked at the space to the side as if he had a premonition. He saw that the space suddenly distorted slightly, and a fiery red figure appeared. Then, a blazing dragon roar rang out, and a silver fire dragon with arcs of lightning roared out and attacked Yi Chen, who was about to continue to mock him.

A figure slowly emerged, and a sharp shout, like a raging fire, suddenly rang out in the square.

"Who do you think you are, daring to slander the young master of my Burning Flame Valley? You think you can just exchange your lifespan for temporary glory and actually put on airs?"

Tang Huo'er was no gentle and delicate young lady. She was extremely competitive. Now that she had just come out of seclusion, she heard someone slandering her lover like this, so she rushed out of the Danta and unleashed a fire dragon.

Despite being suddenly attacked, Yi Chen remained calm. With a tremor of his arm, dense blood energy condensed, and a powerful beam of Dou Qi qi shot out, annihilating both the dragon and the fire dragon.

Peak Dou Zong?

After a brief exchange, Yi Chen's expression changed slightly, and his gaze towards Tang Huo'er became more serious.

"Otherwise what? Who else is like you, relying on this kind of life-shortening trash technique to improve to this level of strength in their thirties? Someone like you, Xiao Yuan would have slapped you to death with one slap, while the old guy next to you can still last a couple more rounds."

Tang Huo'er glanced at Chen Tiannan beside her and said sarcastically in a cold voice.

"Was that Nine Dragons Lightning Flame just now? Who is Tang Zhen to you?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Tiannan did not get angry. Instead, he asked in a slightly somber tone.

"Tang Zhen is my father, so what?"

Tang Huo'er raised her snow-white chin, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, and demanded an answer.

"You just said that Xiao Yuan is the young master of your Burning Flame Valley?"

Chen Tiannan's face turned somewhat unpleasant after being rebuked twice by Tang Huo'er, but he still managed to suppress his displeasure and asked.

It wasn't that he suddenly wanted to reason; it was simply that the Xuanming Sect's territory bordered the Burning Flame Valley, and there had been some friction in the past. He had also suffered some losses at the hands of Tang Zhen. Therefore, when he heard that Xiao Yuan was even the young master of the Burning Flame Valley, he finally felt a little wary.

The Danta are all alchemists, and they all yearn for peace.

Burning Flame Valley is different; they really go all out against the Xuanming Sect.

"Yes, my dad is very satisfied with him. If you're not convinced, you can go and have a talk with my dad."

Tang Huo'er continued to retort.

"You!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Tiannan's old face fell, but he didn't dare to make a move.

There was a Qiu Ling on the opposite side watching. Although the Qiu Ling might not be a match for him if they really fought, Tang Huo'er probably had Space Jade Slip that could summon Tang Zhen. If Tang Zhen managed to get it, it would be a question whether he could leave alive today.

At least Danta can reason with people, but with Tang Zhen, there's absolutely no reasoning with him. If Tang Huo'er and makes a complaint, even if it's the Young Sect Master of the Tianming Sect standing right next to her, Tang Zhen would dare to kill him! "Hehe, so it's Miss Tang Huo'er from Burning Flame Valley. However, the one I challenged today is Xiao Yuan, not you."

When Yi Chen saw that Chen Tiannan was speechless, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, but he then smiled and said to Tang Huo'er.

"Stop talking nonsense. You can't even beat me, and you want to fight Xiao Yuan?"

Seeing Chen Tiannan's dejected appearance, Tang Huo'er knew that the old man dared not make a move, and she had no reason to call her father. So she stopped wasting words and immediately unleashed silver flames from her body, covering her entire body and attacking Yi Chen directly.

"Great Elder Qiu Ling, please keep an eye on Chen Tiannan."

At the same time, she didn't forget to send a telepathic message to Qiu Ling.

"Good heavens, it's unbelievable that Xiao Yuan has such a close relationship with Burning Flame Valley!"

"Yes, Tang Huo'er's words have effectively put Burning Flame Valley and Xiao Yuan on the same side. With the support of the Danta and Burning Flame Valley, who in Central State would dare to provoke him in the future!"

"Oh, that's not all! I heard that Xiao Yuan is also the Young Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion!"

"Holy crap, is this for real?"

Whispers erupted from the surrounding crowd; clearly, they seemed more interested in gossip about Xiao Yuan than in the battle before them.

"Fine, if we cripple Tang Huo'er, we won't have to worry about Xiao Yuan not showing up!"

Seeing Tang Huo'er make a move, a bloodthirsty smile appeared on Yi Chen's face. He then stomped his foot on the ground, and a strange force surged out. The earth trembled violently at that moment, and the surrounding crowd quickly retreated.

As the crowd retreated, a stone platform about twenty feet high was actually lifted off the ground and then slowly stopped half a foot above the ground.

"Using this platform as the boundary, the one who advances loses," Yi Chen said with a smile.

"Stop talking nonsense."

On Tang Huo'er's tightly clenched fists, silver fire dragons condensed into gauntlets, and with a flash, she appeared above Yi Chen's head.

Seeing this, a crimson glint flashed in Yi Chen's eyes. What he needed was not to shake Tang Huo'er off the stone platform, but to completely cripple her. He did all this simply to put Tang Huo'er and Qiu Ling and the others at ease. He would not stop fighting without drawing blood; otherwise, he would not have earned the name Yi Shura.

"Don't worry, I'll help you forget your pain as soon as possible. You'll thank me for that."

Looking at Tang Huo'er was so close, Yi Chen's face broke into a sinister smile. Then, he stomped his foot on the ground and his figure disappeared from the spot in a strange way.