Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan Sends More Reinforcements
The Old Ghost Xing's hasty escape served as a clear signal, definitively establishing the situation here.
On the plaza, although many powerful figures and Rogue Cultivator from various forces still survived, their gazes toward Lin Ming and his group were incredibly complex, filled with greed and envy.
The Dou Saint remains, the controlled Elder of the Nether Python, and all the methods and Puppet that Lin Ming had previously displayed—all of them were incredibly coveted.
However, greed was ultimately suppressed by an even stronger fear.
Unless all the survivors in the square can put aside their past grievances and unite as one, they might still cause some trouble for Lin Ming and his group.
But is that even possible?
Having just experienced the death threat of the "Great Heaven Creation Palm" and witnessed the Five-Star Dou Venerate Old Ghost Xing being severely injured by Lin Ming and his Puppet, losing an arm and fleeing, these people were already frightened.
At this point, sending them to fight Lin Ming, who could even defeat the Soul Hall Venerable Elder, is nothing short of a pipe dream.
Moreover, Lin Ming was accompanied by members of the Five Elements Sect and experts from the Blazing Flame Valley, as well as Ming Yu Four-Star Dou Venerate Peak fighter he had just subdued!
Therefore, although Lin Ming and his group took the most precious Treasure Hoard in the main hall of the ruins, no one dared to stop them, and they didn't even dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction. The entire square fell into an eerie silence, with only the occasional sound of gravel rolling down from the deep pit and the suppressed breathing of the crowd.
The members of the Five Elements Sect and the Blazing Flame Valley reunited, their faces filled with excitement and joy.
Although this trip to the ruins was extremely dangerous, the rewards were also immense.
"It seems this journey through the Ancient Ruins should come to an end," Tang Zhen said with a sigh, looking at the enormous pit and the Ming Yu floating beside it with empty eyes.
Even someone as powerful as Five-Star Dou Venerate felt a bit tired after the continuous battles.
Upon hearing this, Lin Ming nodded and was about to speak to arrange the evacuation.
However, just as many people in the square were also considering leaving this dangerous place—
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
A sharp, piercing sound of wind being torn apart suddenly exploded from the horizon!
The sound was far beyond what ordinary weapons could pierce through the air; it carried a violent force that tore through the clouds and crushed the air currents. It approached at an unimaginable speed, as if it would pierce eardrums in the next second, instantly capturing the attention of everyone in the square.
The atmosphere in the square was already heavy. The survivors of the Ancient Ruins were exhausted, both physically and mentally, yet they were secretly at odds over who owned the core of the ruins.
The sudden noise silenced the people who were talking quietly. They stopped all their actions and instinctively looked up in the direction from which the sound came.
In the distant sky, two dazzling streaks of light pierced the heavens, rushing towards them like falling stars, carrying with them intense heat.
The flowing light was magnificent in color, with a touch of gold and red intertwined like a raging fire, and a touch of silver and white translucent like frozen ice. As it flew, it left long energy trails, drawing two dazzling arcs in the azure sky.
Following these two main beams of light were dozens of figures, arranged in an orderly yet wild and untamed manner, blotting out the sky and casting shadows over a large part of it.
Upon closer inspection, each figure had a pair of solid wings unfurled from its back, with dazzling light flowing across them.
With each flap of its wings, the pure energy emanating from it spread out like ripples, causing the Spirit Qi of heaven and earth in the air to become exceptionally active, and even faintly carrying a trace of the unique pressure of an ancient divine beast.
"That's... the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan?!"
Those with broad knowledge immediately recognized the newcomer and exclaimed in surprise: the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, one of the three overlords of the Magical Beast World, renowned for its speed and arrogance!
Amidst the exclamations, dozens of figures appeared in the sky above the plaza as if by Instantaneous Movement. Their powerful auras, like dark clouds pressing down, instantly enveloped the entire plaza, making the already tense atmosphere even more suffocating.
Amidst the astonished discussions of the crowd, dozens of figures broke through the spatial barrier and appeared in the sky above the square as if by Instantaneous Movement.
The two leading beams of light slowly dimmed, revealing the figures of two elderly men dressed in simple gray robes.
Their clothing appeared simple, even somewhat worn, without any ornate decorations, but the aura emanating from them was like a suddenly pressing down dark cloud, heavily enveloping the entire square.
Leading the group were two elderly men dressed in simple gray robes. Their clothes seemed ordinary, but their sharp, hawk-like eyes and the terrifying, almost tangible pressure emanating from them sent a shiver down the spines of everyone present!
"Five-Star Dou Venerate Zun!"
Tang Zhen's expression was solemn as he spoke in a low voice.
The aura of these two Gray-robed Old Man was in no way weaker than that of the Old Ghost Xing in his prime, and even surpassed it in the ancient pressure belonging to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan!
Two Five-Star Dou Venerate! Add to that the dozens of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan members behind them, all of whom possessed equally formidable auras and were at least at the Dou Zong realm! This force was enough to sweep aside any force present except for Lin Ming's Alliance!
The arrival of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan brought with it an overwhelming aura of seeking retribution.
One of them, Gray-robed Old Man with a sinister gaze, slowly swept his cold eyes over every survivor in the square, as if they were being scraped by a steel knife. Everyone whose gaze fell upon him felt a sharp pain in their soul and hurriedly lowered their heads.
Finally, his voice, brimming with rage and Killing Intent, boomed across the square like thunder:
"Speak! Who dares to be so audacious as to slaughter my Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan members who were exploring the ruins?!"
These words immediately caused a huge uproar in the square, with the clamor even more intense than before!
"What? The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan has been wiped out? How is this possible?" A middle-aged Dou Zong exclaimed in disbelief.
The members of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan are all exceptionally talented, especially those who entered the Ancient Ruins; they are undoubtedly the elite of the clan, so how could they be easily wiped out?
"No wonder I haven't seen them in the main hall. I thought they went to other parts of the ruins. It turns out they were attacked on the way..." another old man muttered to himself, his tone filled with shock and lingering fear.
If even the elite of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan could be wiped out, how terrifying must the strength of the person who did it be?
"My God, who is so audacious as to dare to touch even a member of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan? This is simply courting death! Aren't they afraid of being wiped out by the entire Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan?"
Some people looked terrified, instinctively glancing around, trying to find the audacious person, but not daring to be too blatant.
A murmur of discussion arose, and everyone's face was filled with shock and curiosity as their eyes darted back and forth between the various factions.
The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's vengeful nature is well-known throughout the Dou Qi Continent. Moreover, the annihilation of their core clan members who participated in the exploration of Ancient Ruins is like stirring up a hornet's nest. Those who take action will inevitably face the most brutal retaliation.
Some faction Leader turned pale and shook their heads, fearing that the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan would mistake them for the murderers.
They knew very well that, given the nature of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, once they set their sights on a target, they would fight to the death, and even if they mistook someone for someone else, they might not give up easily.
Tang Zhen's expression grew increasingly grave. He turned to Lin Ming beside him and whispered, "This matter is likely not simple. The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is quite powerful. Whoever could wipe them all out is no ordinary person. We must be careful and avoid getting involved."
Lin Ming nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan members in mid-air, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
In mid-air, seeing no one respond, the sinister old man's face grew even more gloomy, and the Sectarian Qi around him intensified. The tangible Killing Intent made the temperature in the square seem to drop several degrees.
He slowly raised his right hand, and a terrifying energy began to gather in his palm, with golden-red flames flickering and emanating a chilling Destructive Aura.
"Ask one more time!"
His voice was icy cold, carrying an undeniable authority. "Those who annihilated my Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, come out and face your deaths! Otherwise, everyone present today will be buried with you!"
The threat was crystal clear!
The faces of everyone in the square turned deathly pale instantly; the words "to be buried alive with someone" weighed on their hearts like a thousand-pound boulder.
Since the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan dared to say such things, they must have the strength to back it up; no one doubted the truthfulness of their words.
In an instant, everyone was gripped by panic, their eyes darting around anxiously, hoping to find the real culprit and quell the fury of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.
Lin Ming, the instigator, felt a slight chill run down his spine, but his face remained impassive, as if it were none of his business. Of course, he wouldn't admit it, as that would be asking for trouble.
However, the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease. If he refuses to acknowledge it, naturally some will try to shift the blame onto him.
Just as the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan expert finished questioning, among the remaining members of the Nether Python Clan, an elder named Ming Ju, whose strength was around Two-Star Dou Venerate, suddenly stepped forward, pointing at Lin Ming and shouting, "..."
"Fellow members of the Huang Clan! I am Ming Ju of the Nether Python Clan! There are only a handful of people here with the strength to kill members of your noble clan! And among them, the strongest, the most unscrupulous, and the most likely is this person— Lin Ming, the Sect Master of the Five Elements Sect!"
His voice was shrill, laced with inflammatory intent. "Just now, in full view of everyone, this person instructed his companion to use the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils Technique to forcibly control Ming Yu, Four-Star Dou Venerate Peak of our clan, and enslave him! How ruthless and domineering are such methods! Who else but him could be responsible for annihilating members of our noble clan?!"
These words were extremely malicious, not only implicating Lin Ming in the massacre of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, but also pointing out that Lin Ming had enslaved the Nether Python Elder.
Among the beastmen, especially for the proud descendants of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, enslaving powerful Magical Beasts of the same level is an unforgivable provocation and insult!
Sure enough, the two elders of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan who were leading the group instantly turned their gazes like two sharp swords, shifting from scanning the square to staring intently at Lin Ming!
Regardless of whether Lin Ming was responsible for the extermination of the clan, the fact that he enslaved the elders of the Nether Python Clan has already violated the taboos and dignity of the beast race, especially these top-tier hegemonic clans!
The gaunt Gray-robed Old Man was named Huang Ju. His gaze was sharp as a knife, as if he wanted to see through Lin Ming from the inside out. He carefully sensed the aura on Lin Ming's body, especially the lingering flame fluctuations.
Suddenly, his pupils contracted sharply!
Although Lin Ming did not possess any trace of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's Essence Blood or soul, the unique high temperature and destructive intent emanating from Lin Ming dark purple New Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame were exactly the same as the residual flame aura they sensed within the Beast Spirit Barrier at the site where their fallen clansmen had been found!
That quality, which seems capable of incinerating the Soul Origin, is something that ordinary flames cannot possess!
"It really was you!!"
Huang Ju's hair and beard bristled, and an overwhelming Killing Intent swept out from his body like a storm. The terrifying pressure of Five-Star Dou Venerate pressed down on Lin Ming without reservation, and his voice was icy cold and full of unquestionable rage!
"You little bastard! How dare you kill a member of my Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan! Today, I will extract your soul and refine your body to appease the spirits of my people in heaven!"
Another Gray-robed Old Man, named Huang Zu, also stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Huang Ju. The two terrifying auras of Five-Star Dou Venerate intertwined, like a net that completely locked Lin Ming and the space around him.
The atmosphere in the arena instantly became extremely tense, several times more dangerous than when facing Old Ghost Xing!
Facing the two enraged Five-Star Dou Venerate and dozens of eye-catching Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan experts, Lin Ming's eyes turned completely icy cold.
At this moment, Lin Ming slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the smug Ming Ju, finally settling on Huang Ju and Huang Zu. His voice was calm, yet carried an unyielding air of authority:
"If you want to find fault, you can always find a pretext. However, if your Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan thinks you can bully my human race here just because you are strong and numerous, then I, Lin Ming..."
"I'll fight you to the bitter end!"