"What... is going on?"
Xun Er and the others stared at Xiao Yan in astonishment—or rather, at the phantom shrouding the surface of his body. How could the legendary Pure Lotus Demon Sage possibly appear on Xiao Yan?
"It's because of that ancient map!"
Old Yao frowned tightly, suddenly recalling something. If Xiao Yan had any connection with the Pure Lotus Demon Sage, it could only be that ancient map. Xiao Yan had spent so many years gathering it, and after finally assembling it, he had obtained only some secrets that could hardly be considered confidential. Yet Old Yao clearly remembered that after the ancient map had been completed, a streak of light had entered Xiao Yan's mind. Perhaps that was the source of what was happening now.
"What should we do?"
Xun Er asked anxiously. No one knew whether the Pure Lotus Demon Sage was friend or foe, but he was occupying Xiao Yan's body. If anything went wrong, Xiao Yan would undoubtedly suffer the greatest harm.
"Don't panic... He saved all of us, so he probably bears no great ill will. His target should be the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame."
The Pill Tower Ancestor said gravely.
"How did this brat draw out the Pure Lotus Demon Sage? This Demon Sage does not seem to be in soul form. It looks more like a lingering image. Yet even such a lingering image possesses such terrifying power. The Pure Lotus Demon Sage truly lives up to his reputation."
Old Man Soul Demon and the others also fixed their gazes on Xiao Yan, countless thoughts churning through their minds.
While everyone entertained their own thoughts, Xiao Yan, possessed by the Pure Lotus Demon Sage, slowly raised his head. With a sweep of his sleeve, the milky-white barrier gradually dissipated. His pair