Seeing the worry on Xiao Yan's face, Liuli spoke to comfort him. "Although Xun Er isn't as strong as I am, she is also a young lady of an Ancient Clan. The means she has to preserve her life certainly aren't weak. Even if she's alone, protecting herself won't be a problem."
Hearing the Young Girl say this, Xiao Yan felt somewhat reassured. He sighed softly and turned his gaze toward the enormous fire gate tightly shut in the plaza. "Senior Gu Nanhai told me earlier that if we follow the path beyond this giant gate, we'll find the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. However, the other side of this gate is just as dangerous. The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame may be fierce, but it certainly won't sit still and let so many strong individuals arrive before it at full strength."
As if to confirm Xiao Yan's words, the space around the platform plaza suddenly began to ripple violently the moment he finished speaking. A terrifying heat slowly spread out from all directions. As space twisted, cracks split open one after another, and milky-white flames erupted from within, swiftly surrounding the entire plaza. Then, figures slowly emerged from the flames, filling the empty platform.
These figures were entwined with milky-white flames from head to toe and held Flame Spears in their hands. Their eyes were hollow and lifeless, like corpses, yet the auras emanating from them were quite formidable.
"Careful! They're all Fire Slaves refined by the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame using the Nightmare Sky Mist!" Liuli cried. Everyone quickly drew close together and kept watch in every direction.
"Roar!"
Thousands upon thousands of Fire Slaves roared as they pounced toward the people at the center of the platform like an overwhelming tide. Though none among them were as powerful as