Appearance

Faced with the grand gesture of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, everyone present paused slightly, even the Hall of Souls Master frowned deeply.

"Every time I break the seal, many arrogant guys will break in, but unfortunately, they all end up becoming my most obedient Fire Slave." The white-robed man smiled at the crowd and said softly, "This time, my collection is destined to be much richer."

"Call"

The Hall of Souls Master's gaze was fixed on the distant formation: a Dou Sheng with strength approaching six stars, and ten Dou Sheng with strength between one and three stars. Even his Soul Hall couldn't field such a lineup! "Everyone, regardless of any grudges we may have against each other, this time, if we want to survive and defeat the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, we must join forces."

The Hall of Souls Master's gaze first fell on the direction where Xiao Yuan and the others were. Zi Yan, Gu Nanhai, and Huo Xuan were all among the strongest people in the area. If they refused to join forces, things would become much more complicated.

Hearing the Hall of Souls Master's words, many powerful figures' eyes flickered. The Soul Hall's fearsome reputation was too great; no one had ever imagined joining forces with these guys. Seeing the crowd's silence, the Hall of Souls Master wasn't surprised and said calmly, "Hurry up and consider it. Of course, if anyone is confident enough to deal with the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame alone, I guarantee I won't interfere."

Upon hearing this, Elder Huo Yao couldn't help but look at Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan waved his hand, signaling them to calm down.

"Hun Miesheng, you've got a clever plan, but instead of making us go through all that trouble, why don't you bring out that old guy you brought along who's Late Five-Star Dou Sheng?"

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yuan's gaze fell on Hun Miesheng, a mocking expression on his face, and he said with a cold laugh.

"What? Late Five-Star Dou Sheng?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions.

The indifferent expression on the Hall of Souls Master's face gradually disappeared, and he looked at Xiao Yuan with icy eyes.

"Don't pretend you know nothing. With your level of strength, you can't fool me."

Xiao Yuan clenched his fist, and purple-gold light patterns flashed, carrying a faint silver light, and he threw a punch! The next moment, his fist appeared above the head of the Hall of Souls Master.

Seeing this, the Hall of Souls Master also made a move with a cold face, and the ghostly energy surged up from his fist.

However, the expected earth-shattering collision did not occur. Xiao Yuan's fist, flashing with silver light, smashed into a Advanced Half-Saint dressed in a gray robe in the crowd not far away.

Boom! The old man's withered hand casually struck out, unleashing a burst of violent Dou Qi. It seemed light and airy, but in reality, it landed heavily on Xiao Yuan's fist.

A surge of immense power erupted from Xiao Yuan Xiao Yuan's fist, flowing down his arm and into his body.

"Snort!"

Xiao Yuan grunted and was about to retreat when Xiao Chen's somewhat thin hand landed on his back, extinguishing the violent Dou Qi that had invaded his body.

Are you alright?

Xiao Chen stepped forward, shielding Xiao Yuan behind him, and asked.

"If a fight breaks out later, you'll probably have to hold the line for a while. My strength can't be known to too many people for the time being."

Xiao Yuan transmitted his voice.

"Good!"

Xiao Chen nodded, his indifferent gaze fixed on the gray-robed old man.

Xiao Yuan and the others looked over and saw the old man shaking his head and walking out with a disappointed expression. As he walked out, his face changed slightly, and a pair of long black eyebrows drooped down.

Upon seeing those distinctive long black eyebrows, the elders of Gu Nanhai and the other Ancient Race turned pale, and a hint of fear appeared in their eyes.

"Soul Demon Old Man, it's actually you?! Does your Soul Clan really intend to break the agreement?"

"An agreement... is nothing under the influence of the Demon Fire Source." The black-browed elder, known as the Soul Demon Old Man, smiled slightly, his gaze lingering on Xiao Chen for a moment before settling on Xiao Yuan. He asked, "How did you discover me?"

"You beast of the Soul Clan, your whole body reeks of decay and stench. Is it so hard to find you?"

Xiao Yuan scoffed.

The Soul Demon Old Man obviously couldn't believe Xiao Yuan's nonsense, and his gaze immediately fell on Xiao Chen again.

He looked at Xiao Chen, who seemed somewhat familiar, but for a moment, he couldn't place him.

But the fact that Xiao Chen was able to deflect his attack for Xiao Yuan just now shows that this person's strength might not be much worse than his. Perhaps, this person discovered his whereabouts?

The Soul Demon Old Man was indeed disrupted when his identity was exposed and he stood on the stage, and he frowned.

However, compared to Xiao Yuan's side, there was another person who made him even more wary. He sighed softly, turned his gaze to the void not far away, and said:

"Old Monster of the Little Pill Tower, now that I have revealed myself, why do you still need to hide?"

Upon hearing the Soul Demon Old Man's words, everyone present was startled, and their gazes, filled with astonishment and uncertainty, turned towards the void. Could there really be a powerful figure they didn't know hiding here? "The Old Monster of the Little Pill Tower?"

Xiao Yuan followed the gaze and his heart stirred. Could it be that the Soul Demon Old Man was referring to the mysterious ancestor in the Little Pill Tower?

"Alas, I knew it; the Soul Clan would never act according to the rules."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, the space remained silent for a moment before slowly beginning to ripple. An exceptionally ancient voice quietly rang out, and as the voice was heard, the spatial fluctuations became increasingly intense. Then, a blue ox, stepping through the void, slowly appeared in this space amidst a deep bellow.

"Well"

Xiao Yuan and the others immediately turned their gaze to the blue ox, or rather, the person on the ox's back. But when they saw the person's appearance, they were stunned. The old man they had imagined did not appear. The person on the ox's back was short and wore a set of ordinary coarse cloth clothes. He had clear eyes and a childish face. Judging from his appearance, he was just a child who looked to be about ten years old!

All eyes were fixed on the boy on the back of the blue ox in astonishment. For a moment, all fell silent, clearly not expecting that such an aged voice would come from the mouth of a boy.

"I had long heard that the Danta Ancestor enjoyed living a life of pleasure, constantly being reborn in other bodies. Now that I've seen it, it's indeed true."

After his initial shock, Xiao Yan seemed to remember something, and a look of realization flashed across his eyes.

"With him around, things will be much easier."

Xiao Yuan smiled and said.

"Old Monster, you still prefer this kind of mystical trickery."

The Soul Demon Old Man looked at the green ox shepherd boy and smiled coldly. His eyes, which were originally calm and still, now showed a hint of fear.

"If the Soul Clan follows the rules, I won't have to show myself," the Green Ox Shepherd Boy lazily stretched, then smiled slightly, his exceptionally clear eyes looking at the Soul Demon Old Man, and said with a smile, "These rules were agreed upon back then, but now the Soul Clan has actually sent you out as well, I wonder what their intentions are?"

"The Demon Fire Source, my Soul Clan must obtain it. Old Monster, you'd better not interfere. My clan leader is extremely interested in you. After all these years, you've probably already reached the peak of the Ninth Grade Mysterious Pill. If you advance any further... hehe, even my clan leader would probably be unable to resist making a move for the legendary Ninth Grade Golden Pill." The Soul Demon Old Man chuckled strangely.

Upon hearing this, the Green Ox Shepherd Boy simply smiled faintly and said, "He's been eyeing me for a long time, but even if I offered myself to him, would he dare to eat me?"

"Hmph, don't try to act tough with me just because I'm old. Once the clan leader emerges from seclusion, he'll make you understand the consequences of opposing my Soul Clan!"

The Soul Demon Old Man's eyes turned cold and said.

The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, dressed in a white robe, also had a gloomy expression at this moment.

He wasn't afraid of dealing with these ordinary people.

But the Soul Demon Old Man and the Danta Ancestor are a big problem.

Especially that Yao Lao; if he hadn't shown himself, he wouldn't have been able to discover him.

"Old ghost, you're trying to ruin my plans again!"

The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame cursed at the ancestor of the Little Pill Tower.

"Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, you are violent by nature. If you were allowed to enter the Central State, you would surely cause widespread destruction. That is why the Purification Lotus Demon Saint chose to seal you away when his life was nearing its end. Therefore, you cannot leave this place."

The Danta Ancestor raised his slightly immature face, looked at the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame stepping on a sea of fire in the sky, and slowly said.

"That old bastard, I've been with him for over a thousand years. I've done my part, if not meritorious, but I've certainly put in a lot of hard work. Yet he showed no mercy and tried to seal me away. In the end, I was punished for it. As for whether I can leave today, that's not up to you. Even if you've now advanced to Six Star Dou Sheng, you're probably not enough to stop me!"

The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame's eyes were icy cold as it spoke in a chilling voice.

The Danta Ancestor sighed softly, his gaze suddenly turning to the Soul Demon Old Man not far away. Upon seeing this, the latter chuckled and said, "Old Monster, if you want to deal with it, you should go alone. My Soul Clan doesn't have such grand ambitions to protect the Central State. If it really goes to the Central State and leaves this Demon Fire Space, it will be easier for my Soul Clan to capture it."

This Soul Demon Old Man was exceptionally cunning. Although he said those words, he clearly intended to sit back and watch the two fight, letting the Pill Danta Ancestor and the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame it out, so he could then make a move and take advantage of the situation.

The Danta Ancestor was not surprised by the Soul Demon Old Man's words, and thus turned his gaze away.

"Senior, do you need my help?"

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yuan cupped his hands and said, "This Purifying Lotus Demon Flame is extremely terrifying. Although the Danta Ancestor is unfathomable, if we were to fight it, it would surely be a fierce battle."

"No need, I am enough on my own." Upon hearing this, the Danta Ancestor gave Xiao Yuan a deep look, then shook his head with a smile. He then lightly touched the green ox with his toes, and his short body directly pierced into the sea of fire, appearing in front of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. He said, "The seal set up by the Purification Lotus Demon Saint is not so easy to break. Even if you tear through space with the help of the Heavenly Tide and Heavenly Tide recede, the seal will naturally be perfected again. As long as you are held up until then, you will not be able to leave this place."

"That depends on whether you have that kind of ability!"

The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame sneered, and its hands suddenly changed. The milky white flames that filled the world suddenly condensed towards it, and then, under the shocked gazes, it condensed into a fire giant that was nearly ten thousand feet in size.

"The Demon Fire Divine Statue!"

The fire giant plunged its feet directly into the Magma Sea below. Its colossal size made one's soul tremble. If such a giant were to punch down, even Four-Star Dou Sheng level expert would probably be blasted into nothingness. "Old ghost, prepare to die!"

Standing atop the Demon Fire Divine Statue, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame gazed down at the crowd below, who seemed as insignificant as ants. With a sinister smile, the Demon Fire Divine Statue suddenly raised its fist, which resembled a colossal mountain, and slammed it down upon the Danta Ancestor. The moment the fist struck, a massive magma vortex, thousands of feet in size, appeared on the surface of the Magma Sea ten thousand feet below, spinning and roaring wildly.

Faced with such a destructive force, everyone's face turned pale. Even Hun Miesheng couldn't guarantee that he would survive such a punch if he took it head-on.

The Danta Ancestor hovered in the sky, his eyes fixed on the giant fist that looked like a meteorite falling from the sky. He opened his mouth, and a dazzling golden light shot out from it, which then transformed into a huge light screen that enveloped the sky.

"Boom!"

The mountain's giant fist slammed heavily onto the golden light barrier, and a terrifying shockwave swept outwards. Within a radius of ten thousand feet, the space was completely shattered into darkness with cracking sounds. The space here was completely destroyed under the clash of the two. "Pill Fusion Heaven!"

With a flick of his fingertip, the Danta Ancestor released a drop of azure blood from his pores. Within that rich azure, a faint golden luster could be seen.

As soon as the drop of azure blood detached from the Danta Ancestor's body, it swiftly flew towards the Demon Fire Divine Statue. As it flew, its size grew larger and larger, transforming in just a few breaths into a nearly hundred-foot-long beam of azure light. The beam, carrying a rich fragrance, streaked across the sky, finally striking the Demon Fire Divine Statue's chest with lightning speed. Instantly, azure light spread out, and it was clear that a large portion of the Demon Fire Divine Statue had been melted away. "This Old Monster's abilities are becoming increasingly terrifying; he can even melt demonic fire!"

Upon seeing this scene, a look of solemnity flashed across the eyes of the Soul Demon Old Man in the distance.

"Roar!"

The Demon Fire Divine Statue was severely damaged, and the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame was also enraged. As the saying goes, everything has its counterpart. The Pill Danta Ancestor's true form is a pill. Logically, he should be extremely afraid of this kind of flame. However, as the Danta Ancestor's strength increased, a change occurred within his body. He actually developed a counteracting effect on things like flames. This counteracting effect greatly suppressed the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

"Old ghost, whoever dares to stop me from escaping today, I will refine them alive! Your original form is a pill, and I want to see what you can become after I refine you again!"

The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame roared to the sky, its body suddenly shooting into the heavens, and streaks of milky white fire shot out all over the sky, eventually entering the entire Demon Fire Space.

"The Heaven Refining Ancient Formation, appear!"