Unexpected Incident

"Hiss--!"

A chilling screech tore through the sky; the piercing sound seemed capable of piercing the soul.

A massive, Invisible Fire Python fiercely emerged from the center of the boiling ring of fire!

Its entire body is composed of nearly transparent Fallen Heart Flame, and its winding and ferocious outline can only be barely seen in the high-temperature and distorted air.

Those enormous serpentine eyes, formed from invisible flames, were devoid of any emotion, coldly locking onto the surging black torrent ahead.

The appearance of the Fire Python instantly changed the environment of the entire space.

The chilling, malevolent aura that had previously swept across the heavens and earth, chilling the soul, seemed to have met its natural nemesis, emitting a "sizzling" melting sound as it was forcibly suppressed by the invisible high temperature!

The hazy blue light that had just risen from the Cloud Smoke Covering Sun Array appeared somewhat dim in the face of the extreme heat emanating from this Heavenly Flames.

"Heavenly Flames?! Or... Heavenly Flames that targets the soul?!"

At the heart of the black mist, Wu Protector Wu's crimson eyes flickered violently, revealing a look of horror in them.

As Soul Hall Protector, he understood the fragility of the soul.

The intense heat emanating from this Invisible Fire Python not only affects the physical body, but also has an extreme restraining effect on the soul, capable of directly burning and purifying the Soul Origin!

The Ten Thousand Souls Heart Devour he unleashed contained countless fragments of souls wailing in agony, but under the oppressive power of the Invisible Fire Python, they instinctively began to retreat, tremble, and emit even more shrill and desperate screams!

They are afraid!

However, what was even more frightened was actually Wu Protector.

Because he himself is, in fact, a soul!

Anyone else might have been able to suppress Xiao Yan by relying on their cultivation level, but he alone couldn't!

They might even be countered by Xiao Yan because of this damned Fallen Heart Flame, or even... rebel against him!

"Scared?" Xiao Yan already knew Wu Protector's background and was prepared to use the Fallen Heart Flame to deal with him, letting Wu Protector enjoy the Supreme Realm hot compress package from the Flame Emperor.

That's a burning passion that penetrates deep into the soul; just thinking about it warms one's heart.

With a thought, Xiao Yan unleashed a silent roar as the enormous serpentine Fire Spirit hovering above his head opened its massive maw, its terrifyingly high temperature capable of incinerating souls, and charged headlong into the sky-covering torrent of black souls!

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a melting away like snow being poured into boiling water!

"Hiss hiss hiss--!!!"

The moment the two came into contact, a series of ear-piercing burning sounds rang out!

Wherever the Fallen Heart Flame Fire Python passed, the black torrent containing endless resentment and fragments of souls was instantly ignited and evaporated, as if it had encountered its nemesis!

The black energy surged and struggled wildly, trying to entangle and erode the Fire Python, but the invisible Fallen Heart Flame was like the purest purifying fire at this moment. Those soul fragments carrying negative energy were burned into nothingness and smoke as soon as they were touched, and could not get close to Xiao Yan at all!

The Fire Python darted, bit, and rolled wildly through the black torrent!

With each tail whip and each bite, billowing black smoke dissipated, and countless distorted faces vanished in silent screams.

The "Ten Thousand Souls Heart Devour," which was originally so powerful that even Dou Zong expert would have difficulty dealing with, has now become food for this giant fire serpent, which has ruthlessly devoured and purified it!

"Ugh! You wretched brat!"

The Wu Protector let out a painful and furious shriek.

The Ten Thousand Souls Heart Devour is not a simple Dou Technique, but something like a soul skill. It is a move that is executed by drawing upon his own soul power. Every time the Fire Python purifies a patch of black mist, it will directly follow his original soul power and suddenly appear deep within his soul, then burn uncontrollably.

The excruciating burning pain was incredibly clear, causing even his swirling black mist to become violently unstable.

"You little beast! This protector will tear you apart! Soul Extraction and Spirit Refinement!!"

Wu Protector, was completely enraged; fear had been replaced by fury.

He realized that such a soul attack was simply asking for trouble in front of his opponent; he had to get close and crush him with absolute power!

As the roar subsided, Protector Wu's hand seals suddenly changed. With a 'whoosh' sound, countless black chains shot out from the black mist, covering the sky and looking like a giant black spider web from afar.

Protector Wu, on the other hand, was at the center of the enormous spider web, with black mist churning around him and his scarlet eyes dazzlingly bright, making him look like some kind of extraterrestrial demon.

A deep shout came from within the black mist, and then a series of black shadows, accompanied by shrill screams, poured out of the mist and clung to the scattered black chains.

The black chains swallowed the shadowy figures whole, and the eerie black light emanating from the chains grew increasingly pronounced, its flickering light sending shivers down one's spine.

"Hundred Souls Locking Heaven Python!"

After devouring the shadowy figure, the black chains became even more eerie. Suddenly, a chilling shout rang out, and the black chains that stretched to the heavens and earth were instantly entwined with crackling lightning. In just a moment, they transformed into a gigantic black python that looked like a living creature.

The black python was made up of numerous chains, giving it an eerie metallic appearance. Surrounded by black mist, it exuded a terrifying and chilling aura, like a serpent from the abyss, inspiring fear in all who beheld it.

"Go!"

The black mist rippled, and a chilling voice rang out. The enormous black python's huge eyes suddenly shot out a solid black light, and with a flick of its massive tail, it tore through space and rushed towards Xiao Yan like lightning!

With a thought, Xiao Yan unleashed Invisible Fire Python, which immediately engaged the chained black python in battle.

"You little beast, without that Fire Python, I'd like to see you..."

Seeing the troublesome Invisible Fire Python being entangled, Wu Protector couldn't help but sneer. But before he could finish speaking, he saw Xiao Yan raise the heavy black Heavy Ruler and bring it down with the force of splitting Mount Hua!

"Flame Splitting Devouring Wave Ruler!"

As the words were spoken, the Heavy Ruler crashed down, and a milky-white flame, nearly ten meters long, condensed into Heavy Ruler and then fiercely struck the arms that Wu Protector had hastily crossed and raised!

The Fallen Heart Eye, compressed to its extreme, revealed a milky-white flame. At this moment, it erupted from the Heavy Profound Ruler, cleaving directly between the crossed arms in the black mist!

The blade of light slid downwards, cleaving a deserted, misty mountain in two, before exploding into countless fragments of rock.

Seeing this scene, the Misty Cloud Sect members not far away were dumbfounded.

This Deputy Sect Leader is just too powerful!

Yun Yun's beautiful eyes sparkled with a strange light, while Yun Shan was both surprised and overjoyed.

Good!

Good lad!

With this kind of strength, this kid might really have Dou Zun expert behind him!

That's great! The Misty Cloud Sect is saved!

Damn it!

Wu Protector's mentality is starting to crumble.

Even a Peak Dou Emperor expert couldn't possibly injure him so easily!

But this kid named Xiao Yan, despite being only a peak Two-Star Dou Emperor, possessed monstrous strength comparable to a magical beast of the same level. He also wielded the Heavenly Flames with consummate skill, and was even able to restrain his soul's Fallen Heart Flame. With this shift in power, he actually broke through his method of protecting his soul, the Soul Locking Mist!

However, before Wu Protector could react, Xiao Yan, who was already familiar with the techniques, threw the Heavy Profound Ruler into his Storage Ring. Immediately, his hands flashed as he formed different hand seals, and dazzling crystalline light rapidly condensed!

"Mountain Opening Seal!"

Xiao Yan's eyes were icy cold. He suddenly struck out with his left palm, which, with immense power, landed heavily on the left side of Wu Protector Wu's scarlet eyes!

Snap!

A loud, crisp sound echoed through the heavens and earth. The black mist to the left of the scarlet eyes was directly dispersed, revealing its illusory form. Countless chilling black energies leaked out, but were directly refined by the surging flames on Xiao Yan's body.

Immediately after, Xiao Yan unleashed another powerful strike with his right palm!

"Sea Overturning Seal!"

"Smack!"

Another loud, crisp sound rang out, echoing throughout the entire Misty Cloud Mountain. The black mist to the right of the scarlet eyes, along with the black mist around the head, was dispersed, revealing the illusory human head within—it was none other than the true form of Wu Protector!

Xiao Yan's methods were extremely cruel. He split mountains with his left hand and overturned seas with his right, actually forcing Wu Protector's true form to be exposed!

Having been slapped twice at close range by Xiao Yan's Emperor Seal Art, Wu Protector felt as if his Soul Origin was being repeatedly struck by a giant hammer, his consciousness instantly plunging into a chaotic and excruciating torrent.

The invisible Fallen Heart Flame pierced through the black mist defense and directly burned his soul, which was extremely fragile to the Fallen Heart Flame!

"Ughh..."

A piercing scream, inhuman in its deafening sound, erupted from his ethereal mouth, filled with indescribable pain and horror.

The black mist that made up his body twisted and dissipated violently, like ink being thrown into boiling water.

He doesn't understand!

How could a mere Two-Star Dou Emperor possess such terrifying explosive power?

The energy level contained in that palm print far surpasses that of ordinary Earth Tier Dou Technique!

Could it be that this kid really has Dou Zun teacher?

Wu Protector's face was contorted with rage; he knew that if things continued like this, he would surely die!

The only way now is to regain a physical body in order to resist the invasion of the Fallen Heart Flame!

Thinking of this, a ruthless and resolute look appeared in Wu Protector's pained eyes.

Ignoring the burning pain emanating from his Soul Origin, he forcefully activated the Soul Hall's secret technique.

The remaining black mist suddenly contracted and condensed as if in a final burst of energy, no longer in its original protective form, but transformed into a rapidly spinning, pitch-black vortex radiating destructive energy!

At the center of the vortex, a chilling crimson light flickered wildly—that was the energy he released by burning his Soul Origin!

"Oh no! He's about to self-destruct his soul!"

Yun Shan, who was watching the battle from a distance and was seriously injured, changed his expression drastically and cried out in shock.

The self-destruction of a Soul Hall Protector at the level of a Four-Star Dou Zong, burning his Soul Origin, was powerful enough to level most of Misty Cloud Mountain!

The devastating soul impact was so great that no one present could escape it!

Seeing this, Yun Yun quickly manipulated the Cloud Smoke Covering Sun Array to form a defense, enveloping the disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect. Yun Shan also had to stop healing and fly back into the formation to transfer his Dou Qi into the formation to strengthen the defense.

"Xiao Yan! Retreat quickly!"

Yun Yun also called out quickly.

However, Xiao Yan, who was at the heart of the storm, showed a cold, mocking smile in the face of this threat that was capable of destroying everything.

"Trying to drag me down with you? You think you're worthy?"

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Yan's hands flew up again, forming a series of profound hand seals!

The Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations, First Transformation: Green Lotus Myriad Beast Transformation!

Cobalt Blue Flame surged from his body, then contracted back, and Xiao Yan's aura immediately rose to the peak of Five-Star Dou Emperor.

The Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations, the Second Transformation: The Fallen Sea Heart Transformation!

Deep blue flames surged forth from his body, then receded, and Xiao Yan's aura reached the Peak Dou Emperor.

The Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations, the Third Transformation: The Bone Chilling Flame Transformation!

Bone White Flame surged forth from his body and then receded, as Xiao Yan's aura broke through to the Two-Star Peak Dou Zong!

Boom!

The next moment, the pressure of the Dou Zong powerhouse descended, enveloping the entire Misty Cloud Mountain. Yun Yun and Yun Shan, who were maintaining the Cloud Smoke Covering Sun Array in the distance, were shocked, and the light of the formation was momentarily stunned.

Yun Shan's eyes widened, his mouth agape, and he almost forgot to breathe, only one thought churning in his mind:

"Dou Zong... This kid is actually a Dou Zong powerhouse?"

With his keen eye, he could actually tell that Xiao Yan's burst of power was more like some kind of secret technique.

But whose secret technique can directly elevate someone to an entire rank?

Therefore, he thought it was possible that Xiao Yan was originally Dou Zong powerhouse, but suppressed his strength for some reason.

Otherwise, how could a peak Two-Star Dou Emperor defeat Wu Protector so easily?

Yes, that makes perfect sense!

At this moment, Xiao Yan, feeling the surge of power within him, couldn't help but clench his fist. Then, he gave Wu Protector, who was staring in disbelief from within the black mist, a chilling smile:

"Space Lock!"

After briefly reaching the Dou Zong realm, Xiao Yan was finally able to unleash a technique that only Dou Zong experts who had mastered the Spatial Strength could use!

Then, he clenched his fist tightly over the area where the Wu Protector was!

Centered on the Wu Protector, the space within a radius of several tens of feet seemed to be suddenly gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand!

Buzz--!

The air hummed under the strain, and the light distorted and folded instantly.

The churning black mist, which was trying to reform and frantically drawing upon the Soul Origin in preparation for a desperate fight, suddenly stopped all movement, like an insect frozen in amber!

The Wu Protector's piercing screams abruptly ceased, leaving only a silent terror and despair emanating from the depths of his soul.

His secret technique of burning his Soul Origin was abruptly interrupted, and the rapidly spinning black vortex instantly froze. His illusory exposed head and remains were also imprisoned in that distorted and solidified spatial cage!

How the hell is that possible?!

The Wu Protector simply couldn't understand it.

Can Space Lock of Two-Star Dou Zong -level Dou Zong) hold back Four-Star Dou Zong who is about to self-destruct?

Is this reasonable?

Reasonable.

Xiao Yan's lips curled up slightly.

What he used was no ordinary Space Lock.

Instead, it is Space Lock that combines the Spatial Strength, Dou Qi, and soul power into a unified force.

This was an enhanced version of Space Lock that he had comprehended after consulting with Old Yao and Venerable Skyfire about the specific application of Spatial Strength during his spare time.

With his current abilities, he can lock down a Five-Star Dou Zong for three seconds, and Four-Star Dou Zong for a full ten seconds.

Ten seconds is enough for Xiao Yan to do a lot of things!

Xiao Yan approached the vortex of black mist, his entire body enveloped in invisible flames, and then he reached into the center of the vortex.

He grabbed it and, in an instant... wrapped the captured Wu Protector's soul with Fallen Heart Flame, stuffed it into a specially made jade bottle that he had taken from his Storage Ring using his soul power, and then skillfully sealed it with Fallen Heart Flame and reinforced the seal.

That insignificant Wu Protector, take him down!

However, before the smile on Xiao Yan's face could spread, a sudden burst of violent energy in the distance, along with the ensuing uproar and an ominous premonition, caused Xiao Yan's expression to change!

Turning my head, I saw a familiar figure falling from the sky, a trail of blood tracing a tragic path in mid-air.

"Yun'er!"

Something seemed to explode in Xiao Yan's mind, and his Dou Qi erupted completely. He stomped his foot, distorting the surrounding space, and in a flash, he caught the falling figure in his arms.

He raised his head, his gaze turning icy as he looked up at the sky. He saw Yun Shan still in the palm-strike stance, his face a mixture of pain, worry, and guilt on one hand, and madness, coldness, and malevolence on the other. He looked like a madman!

Clearly, Xiao Yan's worst fears had come true!