With the Soul Clan's arrival, the tense atmosphere in the arena rose once more. Without even thinking, everyone knew that this Heavenly Tomb would be a preview of the future situation among the major Dou God Clans. The days when they only competed in secret were gone.
To say nothing else, the conflict between the Flame Clan and the Soul Clan could not be mediated by anyone. Naturally, everyone favored the Flame Clan more, but most people had no idea just how strong the Soul Clan truly was. It was simply not worth openly opposing the Soul Clan for the Flame Clan.
At a time like this, even Lei Jingxiao could do no more, because his influence was insufficient to support further action. Without Jiang Yunyan or another Thunder Clan elder making the final decision, the Thunder Clan could only remain spectators in this struggle, no different from the other Dou God descendant clans.
As the Flame Clan and Soul Clan faced off, another spatial rift appeared, and a voice rang out through the air.
"If the Soul Clan wants the Crimson Lotus Karma Flame, leave your lives behind first!"
At those words, Huo Zhi, Ling Fengzhui, and the Ancient Clan members all changed expression to varying degrees. Lei Jingxiao, meanwhile, could no longer suppress his smile. He knew that voice and that aura far too well.
Two figures emerged together from the spatial rift and landed steadily in the area. The young man in front wore a black robe, standing straight as a pine. It was none other than Xiao Yan!
The figure behind him was clearly even more excited than Xiao Yan. He immediately sought out Lei Jingxiao, teasing him at once. "Lei Zi, it's been so long since I last saw you. I missed you to death!"