Nihility Devouring Flame's Visit

Deep within a plain stood a pitch-black hall exuding an icy aura, its ancient, desolate presence rushing forth to meet anyone who approached.

A muffled voice came from within the hall. "I heard the Pill Tower has formed an alliance with others?"

A mass of black mist emerged in the center of the hall, vaguely taking on a human shape. Upon seeing the figure, the black-robed man below immediately said respectfully, "Yes, Hall Master. The initiator of this alliance is a force from the Northern Region of the Central Plains that replaced the Wind Thunder Pavilion, called the Underworld. Besides the Pill Tower, Starfall Pavilion and Myriad Sword Pavilion are involved as well. Fenyang Valley and Sound Valley have also taken part!"

The Soul Hall Master's voice turned cold. "Starfall Pavilion... Is there any news of that old fellow Yao Chen?"

"Hall Master, Yao Chen should currently be within the Small Pill Tower. For the time being, we are unable to enter that place!"

"Hehehe, does Yao Chen think he will be safe just because he is hiding in the Small Pill Tower? Keep an eye on Yao Chen for now. Is there any news about the Xiao Clan members I told you to investigate?" the Soul Hall Master continued.

"Reporting to the Hall Master, the Xiao Clan is somewhat different from before. The Underworld, which has recently been making such a name for itself, was created by a junior of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Yu. Most importantly, Xiao Yu of the Xiao Clan has now stepped into the Dou Sheng realm!"

Hun Miesheng suddenly cried out in alarm, "What did you say?"

The black-robed man hurriedly replied, "It is absolutely true. Moreover, our investigation has revealed that the Xiao Clan members' cultivation is now vastly different from before. It