Inside the Xiao Tribe's council hall, Xiao Ze had just finished listening to the messenger's report on the movements of the various forces in the Central Plains when Xiao Yan's footsteps sounded from outside the hall.
He looked up and saw Xiao Yan hurrying in, with the solemn-faced Fire Cloud Ancestor and the Pill Tower Great Elder following behind him.
"Third Brother, we just received a report from our scouts. Strange phenomena have been appearing repeatedly in the northwest—twin moons in the sky, nine stars in alignment. I'm afraid the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame is about to emerge!"
Xiao Yan strode forward quickly, urgency in his voice, and handed over a scroll marked with an astrological chart.
Xiao Ze took the scroll and swept his gaze over the star-path markings on it, his fingertips tapping lightly against the desk. "The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame is a divine flame ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Its power is enough to burn mountains and boil seas. Once news of its emergence spreads, it will definitely stir every force in the Central Plains with the strength to contend for it."
He paused, then looked at everyone. "Send the order. Have the Alliance's scouts head to the place where the demonic flame will descend at once and investigate. They must find out the distribution of the surrounding forces, especially the movements of Soul Hall and the ancient races."
"It's already been arranged," the Pill Tower Great Elder added. "But according to the first reports sent back, it isn't only us. Those ancient sects that usually hide in the shadows have also sent people rushing northwest. I'm afraid this time, the struggle will shake heaven and earth."
Xiao Ze nodded, rose, and walked outside the hall, gazing toward the northwestern sky.
Though no phenomenon