The three who had entered midway all possessed formidable auras. The red-haired elder leading them was a Half-step Dou Zong, while the other two were both Peak Dou Huangs.
The red-haired elder at the front swept his gaze around before fixing it on Xiao Yan. Stroking his beard, he smiled faintly and cupped his hands. "Sect Leader Xiao, are you currently auctioning a Dou Zong Pill?"
Xiao Yan looked at the red-haired old man and the several elders behind him without much expression, then nodded calmly. "That's right. What does Elder Fang Yan have in mind? By all rights, entering midway like this violates the auction's rules."
"Hahaha!" The red-haired elder named Fang Yan laughed heartily. Ignoring Xiao Yan's reproach, he went straight to the point. "Sect Leader Xiao, I have come at the Valley Master's command to discuss purchasing a Sect Breaking Pill from you."
The moment those words were spoken, everyone present was stunned.
Everyone knew that the daily affairs of Demonic Flame Valley were handled by Fang Yan, the Great Elder. Yet the true controller of this ancient sect was its Valley Master, Old Ghost of Earthly Demons, who had stepped into the Dou Zong realm over a century ago.
It was said that even the mysterious headmaster who had founded Jia Nan Academy had been somewhat wary of his strength. This was Demonic Flame Valley's greatest safeguard, the reason it had run rampant through the Black Corner Region for so many years without anyone daring to voice their anger.
And this time, the Valley Master of Demonic Flame Valley had actually set his sights on the leader of the Xiao Clan!
"Oh?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow slightly and asked with a smile, "Since Elder Fang Yan needs one, why not sit down and take part