The Falling Cloud Valley stronghold was even more concealed, hidden in a karst cave deep within the valley. A maze formation that concealed auras guarded its entrance.
But in Xiao Ze's eyes, the formation was as good as nonexistent. With a single step, he passed straight through it and appeared inside the cave.
The Lion Underworld Sect expert stationed there was a Six-Star Dou Zun. The moment he saw Xiao Ze suddenly barge in, he tried to call for help, but Xiao Ze sealed his throat with a burst of Dou Qi. He couldn't even struggle before his life went out.
There were plenty of Lion Underworld Sect disciples inside the cave, but none could even touch the hem of Xiao Ze's clothes.
He strolled through the cave as casually as if he were wandering through a courtyard. Each time he raised a hand, a wave of disciples was subdued. In less than the time it took an incense stick to burn, the Falling Cloud Valley stronghold had been cleared.
At last, Xiao Ze headed straight for Yellow Sand City.
At that moment, Xiao Yan and his people were locked in a standoff with the Lion Underworld Sect disciples in Yellow Sand City. Thanks to the city's defenses, the Seven-Star Dou Zun stationed there had managed to hold his own.
Xiao Ze suddenly appeared above the city. With a casual sweep of his hand, his immense Dou Qi shattered the city's protective barrier.
The Seven-Star Dou Zun was so terrified that his soul nearly fled his body. He turned and tried to run.
But how could Xiao Ze give him the chance? A flick of his finger sent a burst of Dou Qi straight through the man's dantian.
The Eight-Star Dou Zun let out a scream and hit the ground,