"Snort..."
The complete explosion of the Demon Phoenix Bell not only brought forth countless energy fragments and a storm of fire, but the backlash also slammed into the hearts of Huang Ju and Huang Zu like a heavy hammer.
A low groan escaped their throats simultaneously, their faces paled slightly, and they were jolted back several steps before barely managing to regain their balance.
At this moment, both of them experienced a surge of Qi and Blood within their bodies, and their Dou Qi flowed sluggishly for a moment.
However, given their combined strength as Five-Star Dou Venerate, they quickly suppressed their discomfort. Glancing at the firestorm, which had mostly dissipated in the explosive impact but still roared towards them with residual force, they forced themselves to stand with their hands behind their backs, adopting a nonchalant demeanor, and sneered, "A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your skills before an expert!"
With a wave of their sleeves, the two unleashed a surge of powerful Dou Qi, dispelling the remaining flame storm and finally obliterating the mighty fire dragon completely.
However, those with keen eyesight present, such as Tang Zhen, Venerable Feng, and even the Ming Ju, vaguely noticed that beneath their wide sleeves, the hands of these two elders of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan were trembling almost imperceptibly...
Clearly, even for Five-Star Dou Venerate, taking the blow from Lin Ming, which was imbued with the Origin Power the New Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, was not as easy as it appeared on the surface.
"Two idiots... overconfident and careless, they deserve to suffer!" Ming Ju, watching this scene from a distance, couldn't help but twitch his lips and shake his head inwardly.
He was not as strong as the other two, but he had been observing intently and could sense that the two had become arrogant because they had joined forces and had not gone all out from the beginning. As a result, they suffered a hidden loss under Lin Ming's strange and terrifying flames.
Seeing the Flame Giant Dragon finally dissipate, Lin Ming snorted coldly, then glanced at the seemingly composed Huang Ju and Huang Zu with a mocking sneer, saying, "You two, Five-Star Dou Venerate joining forces, how does it feel to take one of my moves? Not too bad, is it?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Ju's face instantly darkened to a grim level, his eyes blazing with Killing Intent. He forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart and said in an icy voice:
"You sharp-tongued brat! You're just using your Heavenly Flames to act tough! If you know what's good for you, surrender and come back to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan to face judgment! If you do, perhaps we might show mercy and spare your companions. You should be able to see the situation clearly; you can't escape from here today! If you continue to resist, don't blame the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan for unleashing a massacre!"
"Laugh..."
Just as he finished speaking, several whooshing sounds rang out, and several figures swiftly flashed over, finally stopping beside Lin Ming. It was Qing Lin, Zi Yan, Xiong Zhan, and the others from the Five Elements Sect who had rushed over after realizing something was wrong.
"Brother Lin Ming, we're surrounded..." Qing Lin's pretty face was grave, her emerald green Three-Flower Pupils scanning the surroundings as she whispered.
Lin Ming's gaze swept across the area swiftly, and his heart sank slightly.
Around this huge plaza, nearly a hundred figures had appeared out of nowhere!
These figures all possessed dazzling energy wings, exuded a powerful aura, and had sharp eyes; they were all powerful members of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan!
Surrounded by these people, a dense Killing intent permeated the heavens and earth, forming an invisible encirclement that enveloped them all.
"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan has quite a few people! So many have already died, yet they can still muster such a force..." Seeing this scene, even Lin Ming couldn't help but let out a soft sigh and said slowly.
He could certainly remember the people he killed. In this Ancient Ruins and the previous Beast Taming Sect territory, he had dealt with nearly twenty members of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. Among them were many Five-Star Dou Venerate powerhouses who could rival these two, and even one Six-Star Dou Venerate powerhouse who was a step above them.
However, he always managed to eliminate all traces of the enemy, thinking he could get away with it. But he never expected that Ming Ju's accidental accusation would lead to such a large-scale interrogation.
On the side of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, there are two Five-Star Dou Venerate experts, Huang Ju and Huang Zu. Besides them, there are four others whose auras are weaker but clearly still at the Dou Venerate level! Two of them are around three or Four-Star Dou Venerate, and the other two are around One-Star Dou Venerate. Add to that the nearly one hundred clan members who are at least Dou Zong, many of whom are High-Rank Dou Zong, and about ten of them are at the Peak Dou Ancestor...
This lineup is enough to deserve the word "terrifying," and enough to sweep away a first-rate power!
Although Huang Ju was arrogant, Lin Ming had to admit that the situation today was indeed quite tricky.
Moreover, this place is close to the stronghold of the Nether Python Clan. If we delay for too long and attract even stronger monsters from their clan, that would be a true catastrophe.
"Lin Ming! This is your last chance. Hand over the remains of my clansmen, surrender, and come back to our clan to face punishment! Perhaps we can spare your companions and let them leave! Otherwise, don't blame my Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan for unleashing a massacre here today, leaving no one alive!" Huang Ju's figure hovered in the void, arms crossed over his chest, his voice as cold as ice, carrying the meaning of a final ultimatum.
"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is truly impressive!" Before Lin Ming could reply, Zi Yan stepped forward, her petite body radiating an astonishing Dragon Might, and she let out a cold laugh.
At this moment, Zi Yan took a step forward, and purple light surged around her. An ancient pressure originating from the depths of her bloodline spread out, faintly forming a blurry but incomparably noble purple dragon shadow in the air!
"Ancient Void Dragon?!"
Upon witnessing this unique Dragon Might's might, the expressions of everyone in the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, including Huang Ju and Huang Zu, changed drastically, their eyes instantly filled with shock and deep apprehension!
The Ancient Void Dragon! The undisputed supreme being in the Magical Beast World, a being that even the proud Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan would never dare to provoke easily!
The atmosphere in the room became delicate once again after Zi Yan's identity was revealed.
After a long while, Huang Ju barely managed to suppress the shock in her heart. She narrowed her eyes, stared intently at Zi Yan, and slowly said:
"I didn't expect the Ancient Void Dragon Clan to be here as well. Our clan truly does not wish to antagonize the nobles..."
"However, matters must be prioritized! Previously, a team of elite members of our clan mysteriously perished, their remains never recovered! And now, during this exploration of the ruins, more clansmen have been robbed! If such things continue to happen, and our Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan continues to swallow our anger, how can we possibly maintain our standing in this Magical Beast World?!"
Although his words were spoken slowly, his determination remained unwavering.
The continuous deaths of clansmen, especially the complete disappearance of their remains, is an absolutely intolerable provocation for the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, who value the remains of their clansmen immensely!
"What should we do? This situation is not good. The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's lineup is even more terrifying than all of us combined." Xiong Zhan said to Lin Ming in a deep voice, his expression solemn.
Even someone as fierce as him felt immense pressure facing the encirclement of two Five-Star Dou Venerate, four other Dou Venerate of different levels, and nearly a hundred powerful individuals.
Lin Ming took a deep breath, and a chilling ruthlessness and decisiveness slowly emerged in the depths of his eyes, like ice.
If the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan really pushes him too far, then he will have no choice but to... leave no survivors!
In a flash, he began to rapidly calculate all of his side's Trump Card and combat strength:
Personal combat strength:
Although his own Dou Qi cultivation was only at the Four-Star Dou Venerate, the terrifying destructive power he caused by using the New Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, a variety of high-level Dou Technique, and the Five Rounds Leaving Fire Array, Dou Technique composed of five pure Heavenly Flames that could rival the Heaven Tier Mid-grade -level Heaven Rank, was definitely no weaker than the Heaven Tier Dou Technique used by the Dou Saint remains just now, and might even be stronger.
In addition, regarding external Puppet: Ice Puppet, Nine-Star Dou Venerate Zun! This is his biggest Trump Card besides his Five Rounds Leaving Fire Array Formation! Puppet One, Five-Star Dou Venerate Zun! Fearless and undaunted. Two Ancient Human Puppet, Three-Star Dou Venerate Zun! Capable of using Dou Technique. Frost Puppet, Three-Star Dou Venerate! Ten Earth Demon Puppet combined into the Heavenly Demon Puppet Formation can give rise to a Heavenly Demon Puppet capable of reaching Two-Star Dou Venerate strength!
From the perspective of companions:
Qing Lin, One-Star Dou Venerate, possesses unpredictable and mysterious Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. Combined with the Beast Taming Sect's inheritance she received, her true combat strength rivals that of Three-Star Dou Venerate. Furthermore, she controls several other powerful figures: Ming Yu, Four-Star Dou Venerate Peak; Nine Profound Nether Python, Three-Star Dou Venerate; the Earth Tiger Clan Leader, Two-Star Dou Venerate; Silver Moon Wolf Clan Leader, Two-Star Dou Venerate.
Zi Yan, Peak Dou Ancestor, Ancient Void Dragon Royal Bloodline. Her combat power is comparable to One-Star Dou Venerate, Dragon Might has a slight suppressive effect on the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.
Xiong Zhan, Eighth Order Ancient Dragon Bear, possesses combat power comparable to Three-Star Dou Venerate.
The rest of the Five Elements Sect members, although possessing the Dou Ancestor Cultivation, have relatively limited role in this level of melee, but can form formations for self-protection or provide assistance.
Allies:
Tang Zhen Blazing Flame Valley, Five-Star Dou Venerate! Given my relationship with Burning Blazing Flame Valley, as Ke Qing, and my uncle-nephew relationship with Tang Zhen, persuading him to lend a hand shouldn't be a problem.
Starfall Pavilion. Venerable Feng, Four-Star Dou Venerate! Relying on his friendship with Xiao Yan and Yao Chen's appreciation, and by offering him substantial benefits, such as sharing some of the secrets of the Dou Saint remains or a portion of the Demon Phoenix's body with them afterward, there is a high chance he will be persuaded.
At the same time, although Xiao Yan Dou Qi level is only Eight-Star Dou Ancestor, his actual combat strength is comparable to a low-level Dou Venerate.
After this round of secret calculations, Lin Ming's ruthlessness became even more resolute.
If we were to unleash all our hidden forces, and with the assistance of Blazing Flame Valley and Starfall Pavilion, it wouldn't be impossible to slaughter everyone present except for our own side, Blazing Flame Valley's side, and Starfall Pavilion!
The idea was incredibly crazy, but Lin Ming's eyes grew colder and colder.
If you're going to do something, then do it thoroughly! Otherwise, if someone leaks the information and those Old Monsters at the Dou Sheng level within the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan find out that it was Lin Ming repeatedly slaughtered their clansmen and stole their Essence Blood and corpses, they will send a Dou Sheng to hunt him down, and that would truly be a situation of certain death!