"Blood Axe Xiao Chen!"
Xiao Yan murmured the name, then immediately reacted and hurriedly activated the Dou Di bloodline belonging to the Xiao Clan within him. A peculiar purplish-red rune instantly appeared on his forehead.
Xiao Chen's gaze immediately shifted from Liuli, locking onto Xiao Yan's forehead. A trace of emotion finally appeared on his cold face as he asked, "You... are truly a member of the Xiao Clan?"
Xiao Yan flashed to Liuli's side. Several Heavenly Flames swirled around the hand behind his back, ready to form a Fire Lotus at any moment, though he hurriedly nodded on the surface. "I am Xiao Yan, a descendant of the Xiao Clan!"
"Xiao Yan..." The gaunt man pondered the name, his gaze repeatedly sweeping over Xiao Yan. That strange bloodline connection gradually brought clarity back to his mind.
He slowly withdrew the massive bloody axe hanging in midair. Struggles flickered across his face, as though he were resisting something.
"Xiao Yan, let's join forces and use our Soul Power to help Senior Xiao Chen!" Liuli called out. She raised her palm toward Xiao Chen's head, releasing Soul Power that had likewise reached Heavenly Realm Great Perfection. It enveloped Xiao Chen's body.
Xiao Chen's entire body trembled. His hand gripping the blood axe clenched tightly as strange milky-white flame slowly emerged from within him, continuously resisting Liuli's Soul Power.
Xiao Yan nodded and lightly tapped his forehead with a finger. Yet the next moment, he paused. The ball of light in his mind that had come from the Demon Flame Remnant Map emitted a faint ripple, while a gentle white glow rose from his palm.
He quickly stepped to Xiao Chen's side and placed a hand on his shoulder. The instant the white light came into contact with his body, Xiao Chen's