Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan

At the same time, the other dozen or so people also launched their attacks! Their Dou Qi auras shone brightly, and various powerful Dou Technique poured down on Lin Ming and his companions like a torrential rain, instantly engulfing the area.

The remaining two Dou Venerate joined forces to attack Xiong Zhan, who had the strongest aura, while everyone else looked at Zi Yan and Qing Lin!

They had a good plan: first concentrate their forces to deal with or restrain the strongest, Lin Ming and Xiong Zhan, then quickly take down the "easy targets," and then surround the rest.

However, they greatly underestimated the hardness of this "soft persimmon".

Facing the One-Eyed Strongman's powerful axe strike, Lin Ming neither dodged nor evaded, but simply slowly raised his right hand. In his palm, a wisp of dark purple flame quietly appeared.

"Die!"

The One-Eyed Strongman grinned maliciously, as if he could already see Lin Ming being cleaved in two by an axe.

But the next moment, his sinister smile froze on his face.

Lin Ming's raised palm, though seemingly slow, struck the sharp axe blade with incredible precision. There was no sound of metal clashing, nor any explosion of energy.

"Laugh--"

Like a red-hot iron being scalded with butter, the high-grade giant axe, upon contact with the Dark Purple Flames, melted and vaporized at an astonishing speed, starting from the blade! Not even a wisp of smoke rose; a large portion simply vanished into thin air!

The One-Eyed Strongman's pupils constricted sharply, filled with utter horror. He tried to retreat, but it was too late. The dark purple flames, like a leech, instantly spread upwards along the axe handle, touching his arm.

"Ah--!"

A piercing scream tore through the sky.

Amidst the horrified gazes of the crowd, the One-Eyed Strongman's right arm, which held the axe, along with half of his shoulder, vanished silently under the licking of the Dark Purple Flame, like snow under the scorching sun!

The wound was as smooth as a mirror; the blood didn't even have time to spurt out before it was sealed by the high temperature!

This bizarre and terrifying scene caused all the attackers to freeze in their tracks, their faces filled with disbelief and fear.

On the other side, the battle also presented a one-sided situation.

The two low- Dou Venerate who attacked Xiong Zhan were forced to retreat by his ferocious power, which was like that of a prehistoric Fierce Beasts.

Those who were entangled with Zi Yan and Qing Lin suffered even more. Zi Yan's petite body contained terrifying power, and her speed was as fast as a ghost. Their Dou Technique often couldn't even touch the hem of her clothes. Instead, they were beaten into a sorry state by her seemingly casual but powerful fists and feet that could shatter mountains and split rocks.

Those Dou Zong who attacked Qing Lin encountered an even more terrifying sight.

Faced with the attack, Qing Lin remained calm. She took a deep breath, and a flash of azure light appeared in her eyes. With a flash of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils in her eyes, the Nine Profound Nether Python immediately hissed.

"Hiss--!"

A Snake Cry, seemingly from the ancient wilderness and filled with majesty and ferocity, immediately resounded!

Immediately afterwards, a huge snake shadow shot into the sky from in front of Qing Lin, letting out a huge roar. The terrifying pressure, like a mountain, pressed down on the people who came!

"Thump!" "Thump!"

The criminals, under this sudden and terrifying pressure, couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resistance. Their legs went weak, and they knelt on the ground, their faces pale and trembling, unable to even circulate their Dou Qi smoothly!

Qing Lin seized the opportunity, his figure as fast as lightning. The power of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils was contained in his fingertips, turning into several beams of azure light, which instantly pierced the foreheads of the people who had lost the ability to resist.

The battle began suddenly and ended even more quickly.

In just a dozen or so breaths, the once menacing dozen or so desperate criminals were completely wiped out.

The One-Eyed Strongman was burned to nothingness by Lin Ming's flames, those who attacked Qing Lin were easily killed after being intimidated by the Nine Profound Nether Python, and those who dealt with Xiong Zhan and Zi Yan were either killed or crippled.

Lin Ming waved his hand and put away several Storage Rings of decent quality. Lin Ming also put away the two still intact Dou Venerate corpses. He would refine them into Puppet when he had time later.

After dealing with everything, Xiong Zhan looked at the traces and said, "It seems that the outer perimeter of the Fallen Phoenix Abyss is not just the domain of Magical Beasts."

In response, Lin Ming's cold gaze swept across the surrounding rock walls, as if he could penetrate the rock and see more lurking watchers in the shadows.

After clearing out the group of reckless raiders, the outer perimeter of the Fallen Phoenix Abyss temporarily returned to deathly silence, with only the perpetually hot wind blowing across the glassy rock walls, making a wailing sound.

However, the invisible killing intent that permeated the air did not dissipate; on the contrary, it became even more intense due to the brief but bloody battle that had just taken place.

The four continued deeper into the area along the broken, ancient carvings, the atmosphere heavy with tension.

Lin Ming's Soul Perception remained at its highest level of alert, not only to avoid the ubiquitous, minute Spatial Rift, but also to guard against attacks that could come from any corner.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding environment began to change. Strange, crimson crystal clusters appeared on the rock walls, containing violent fire-elemental energy.

The mournful and ancient pressure in the air grew clearer, and one could even faintly hear a mournful sound, like the cry of a phoenix, coming from the deepest part of the abyss, making one uneasy.

"These crimson Crystal Stone... contain such violent energy, they seem to be related to the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix." Lin Ming touched a Crystal Stone with his fingertip, feeling the faint but extremely powerful aura within it.

"Looks like we've found the right place," Xiong Zhan said in a deep voice, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Just then, Lin Ming suddenly looked up at the sky above the Fallen Phoenix Abyss, his eyes instantly becoming sharp as knives!

Not only him, Zi Yan also sensed it at almost the same time. She stopped abruptly, her petite body tensing instantly. An uncontrollable violence and hostility emanated from her, her purple eyes fixed on the sky, and a low, threatening dragon roar came from her throat!

"What's wrong?"

Qing Lin and Xiong Zhan immediately noticed the two's unusual behavior and asked nervously.

Lin Ming did not answer, but stared solemnly at the sky shrouded in dark red clouds.

The next moment--

"Sizzle!"

As if the sound of tearing cloth rang out, the thick, dark red clouds above the Fallen Phoenix Abyss were forcibly ripped open with a huge gash by an incomparably brute force!

Immediately afterwards, scorching and dazzling light poured down from the crack, accompanied by a vast, noble, and domineering, yet terrifying pressure that carried the intent to incinerate all things, descending with a thunderous roar, like the Milky Way pouring down from the heavens!

"Eh--!"

The clear and majestic bird calls pierced the clouds and resounded above the Fallen Phoenix Abyss, faintly contrasting with the mournful wind howling from the bottom of the abyss.

Amidst the light, several figures slowly descended and hovered in mid-air.

The leader was a man dressed in a seven-colored feather robe. His face was so handsome it was almost otherworldly, his eyes filled with a disdainful arrogance, as if nothing in the world mattered to him. A faint seven-colored glow swirled around him, causing space itself to slightly distort. The immense pressure emanating from him was immense! His aura was so strong that it had reached the level of Six-Star Dou Venerate!

Behind him followed four figures, three men and one woman. All of them were exceptionally handsome, dressed in luxurious robes. The men were dashing and the woman was beautiful, but their brows carried the same arrogance as the leading man. Their auras were also formidable: one was Three-Star Dou Venerate, one was Two-Star Dou Venerate, and two High-Rank Dou Zong.

The most striking feature of these five people is that each of them has a pair of incredibly beautiful wings spread out behind them!

The wings were not formed from energy, but from real flesh and blood, covered with Radiant Flow feathers of various colors, all containing powerful fluctuations of wind and fire, as well as the aura of noble blood that made one's soul tremble!

"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan!"

Lin Ming's eyes narrowed, and he slowly uttered these four words.

At this moment, he finally understood why Zi Yan had reacted so violently. The Primordial Void Dragon and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan were sworn enemies! This hatred was imprinted deep in their bloodlines!

Xiong Zhan and Qing Lin's expressions also changed drastically, as if facing a formidable enemy.

The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, one of the three major clans in the Magical Beast World, is renowned throughout the continent for its strength and domineering power! I never expected them to actually appear, and with such a formidable lineup!

The Six-Star Dou Venerate was in the lead glanced indifferently at Lin Ming and his group of four below, his eyes like those of a god scrutinizing ants.

When his gaze swept over Zi Yan, whose entire body was tense and whose hostility was almost tangible, his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, as if he had sensed something, but was somewhat uncertain.

"Humans, and... some low-class mixed-bloods."

He spoke, his voice clear and melodious, yet carrying a chilling coldness and disdain, "This is the Forbidden Area of my Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. Get out of here immediately, or I will spare your lives."

The arrogance and contempt in his tone were extremely uncomfortable.

Zi Yan immediately bristled, her little fists clenching so tightly they cracked, her purple eyes blazing with fury. "Bullshit! What kind of Forbidden Area is this?! Did you even put your names on this place? Just because you have a few feathers doesn't mean you're invincible! I'm not leaving today!"

"How dare you!"

"Presumptuous!"

Before the leading Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan man could speak, a Three-Star Dou Venerate behind him shouted sharply, his eyes blazing with killing intent. "You lowly half-blood, how dare you be disrespectful to Huang Ming! You're courting death!"

Before he finished speaking, his wings flapped behind him, and his figure instantly transformed into a streak of seven-colored light, rushing directly towards Zi Yan with a sharp whooshing sound!

The speed was astonishing; seven-colored light condensed on his palm, transforming into a fierce and unparalleled claw-like wind, aimed straight for Zi Yan's throat! His attack was a killing blow from the very first move!

"You dare!"

Lin Ming's eyes turned cold, and he was about to make a move, but someone was faster than him!

It's Xiong Zhan!

"Roar!"

Xiong Zhan roared, unleashing the ferocious aura of the Ancient Dragon Bear. He took a step forward, blocking Zi Yan's path, and his fist, as solid as cast iron, carried the power to shatter mountains and split rocks, striking the seven-colored claw wind without any fancy moves!

"Bang!!!"

Fists and claws clashed, like two mountains crashing together! A violent Energy Ripple exploded outwards, cracking the surrounding hard rock walls!

The seven-colored streak of light shot back at an even faster speed than it had come, staggering several steps in the air before regaining its balance, a look of astonishment on its face.

Xiong Zhan also staggered back half a step, and several shallow white marks appeared on his fist. Faint seven-colored energy tried to erode it, but it was instantly dispersed by his powerful Dou Qi.

A head-on clash turned out to be a draw!

The Three-Star Dou Venerate Sky Demon Phoenix's expression turned ugly. He did not expect that this seemingly honest Big Man would have such terrifying physical strength, which was in no way inferior to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, which was known for its strong physical body!

The Six-Star Dou Venerate man named Huang Ming finally showed a strange light in his eyes. He turned his gaze to Lin Ming and the others again, this time with a slightly more serious expression.

"I underestimated you. One is a powerful bear-like Magical Beasts, and the other is... a little girl with a strange aura." His gaze lingered on Zi Yan for a moment, and the disgust and vigilance that came from the depths of his bloodline became clearer.

"However, with this level of strength, you think you can even set your sights on the Fallen Phoenix Abyss?"

Huang Ming sneered, unleashing the immense aura of Six-Star Dou Venerate without reservation, like a towering mountain, crushing down on Lin Ming and the other three!

"I'm giving you one last chance: get out! Or die!"

Faced with this overwhelming pressure, Lin Ming slowly stepped forward, protecting Zi Yan and Qing Lin behind him.

Immediately, Lin Ming's aura fluctuated, causing the surrounding space to ripple slightly, subtly dissolving the terrifying pressure. He raised his head, his gaze calmly meeting that of the lofty Huang Ming. His voice, though not loud, clearly reached the ears of every member of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan:

"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, quite the grand display of power. But this Fallen Phoenix Abyss is not your backyard. The opportunities in these ruins depend on strength. And with just a few of you, you're not qualified to let us leave!"