A Single Slash Breaks the Formation

"Grand Elder, save me!" Xuan Leizi desperately wanted to cling to the Spirit Clan as his lifeline, hoping for Ling Haonan's aid. In his current state, he could only rely on the Spirit Clan.

"Wait a little longer. Keep yourself alive for now—I can't afford to divide my attention yet," Ling Haonan said frankly.

Hearing this, Xuan Leizi's heart sank into extreme panic. In such a wretched state, surrounded by powerful enemies in Holy Pill City, how could he possibly hold on until Ling Haonan stabilized everything? A venomous regret rose within him. He had already vaguely sensed that, after making use of him, the Spirit Clan likely intended to discard him once they had crossed the river.

"Elder Ling, I am still absolutely valuable to you. Before long, I'll break through to the ninth tier as an alchemist. Our cooperation can definitely continue..." Xuan Leizi endured the searing pain in his body, forcing himself to stay alert as he cast aside his pride and pleaded.

Yet Ling Haonan slowly closed his eyes, showing not the slightest intention of helping Xuan Leizi because of his plea. A heart of stone was nothing more than this.

Likewise, Ling Haonan paid no attention to Xiao Yan. Despite Xiao Yan's earth-shaking move, he still did not care about him. He had not stopped Xiao Yan from releasing the fire lotus before, and now he would not make a move against him either.

Xiao Yan did not kill Xuan Leizi at this moment, because his strength was also continuously fading. The power of a six-star Dou Zun gradually receded, returning to that of a three-star Dou Zun. At this moment, he could feel exhaustion continuously rising within his body—the aftereffects of unleashing the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Fire.

Xiao Yan took out the