A Peaceful Year

Before they knew it, almost a year had passed since Xiao Yan and his companions returned from the Nine Nether Yellow Springs.

During this period, and from some unknown point in time, all the disputes between the parties disappeared!

Moreover, members of the Emperor Clan, who were rarely seen in the past, have begun to frequently travel around the Central Plains.

It gave the impression that everyone was preparing for something...

Meanwhile, in a certain mountain range in the northwest region of Central Plains, things suddenly became increasingly lively.

Those important figures who were rarely seen in the past have started to appear in droves.

Even above that seemingly ordinary mountain range, a powerful Soul Power would occasionally sweep across!

This kind of thing would have been absolutely impossible in the past.

But now, it happens frequently in such an Ordinary mountain range.

This is clearly an incredible thing.

As time went by, more and more members of various factions gathered near that unremarkable mountain range in the Northwest Continent...

Of course, the reason why this happens is actually quite simple.

Those powerful forces have already received the information.

Soon, the legendary Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, will appear in the world!

Unlike the other Heavenly Flames ranked lower, the second-ranked Nihility Devouring Flame and the third-ranked Purifying Lotus Demon Flame are unique in this world, and there is no possibility of a second one being born!

This is also why the Nihility Devouring Flame and the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame are less prominent than other Heavenly Flames.

Its power is so great that it could destroy the heavens and the earth!

These two Heavenly Flames are said to be so powerful that very few people have been able to subdue them.

Currently, only Tou She Ancient God is recorded.

After Tou She Ancient God, the Nihility Devouring Flame was never subdued again.

There was only one person who subdued the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, and that was the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint!

However, that happened right after the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame escaped from the Ancient Emperor's Cave.

After the disappearance of the Tou She Ancient God, the Emperor-Grade Embryonic Pill in the Ancient Emperor's Cave helped the Nihility Devouring Flame and the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame escape.

At that time, they made a promise to each other that when the opportunity came in the future, Nihility Devouring Flame and Purifying Lotus Demon Flame must help him escape from the Ancient Emperor's Cave.

Unfortunately, after Nihility Devouring Flame and Purifying Lotus Demon Flame escaped from the Ancient Emperor's Cave, they fell into the trap left by the Tou She Ancient God, and both of them had their accounts wiped out.

Nihility Devouring Flame was alright. Although he had forgotten most of his memories, including the agreement with the Emperor-Grade Embryonic Pill, he still remembered what happened in the Ancient Emperor's Cave.

This is also why Nihility Devouring Flame later cooperated with the Hun Clan in an attempt to seize the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Inheritance.

As for the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, it was even more unfortunate than the Nihility Devouring Flame.

After escaping from the Ancient Emperor's Cave, he was truly wiped clean, leaving no trace of his memory!

It was also during the period of memory cleansing that the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint encountered the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, which she successfully subdued, thus establishing her reputation as the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint.

Finally, in his later years, the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint discovered the violent nature of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame and attempted to "reverse" it.

Unfortunately, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, having already detected the attack, launched its attack prematurely.

Thus, the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint perished.

However, the Demonic Flame Space created by the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint before her fall also completely trapped the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame here.

After that, the Demonic Flame Space would open once every thousand years.

Each time, someone would enter it, attempting to subdue it.

However, no one was able to get what they wanted.

The Demonic Flame Space is far too special!

Even powerful figures like Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi could not force it open; they could only wait for a specific time for the Demonic Flame Space to open automatically.

Therefore, the Demonic Flame Space has opened quite a few times over the countless years.

Naturally, those forces with a longer history can generally know when the Demonic Flame Space opened.

As for the location, needless to say, it hasn't changed over the years.

Therefore, powerful figures from all sides have recently gathered near that unremarkable mountain range in the northwest region of the Central Plains Continent.

Because this place is where the Demonic Flame Space will open soon, everyone naturally came here in advance to explore or gather.

Of course, only those forces with a certain level of strength would do such a thing.

Ordinary forces are not qualified to enter the Demonic Flame Space and have the opportunity to subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

Furthermore, the news that the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame was about to appear in the world also drew out the ancient sects and forces in the Central Plains that usually kept a low profile.

Therefore, although the Central Plains have been peaceful recently, it has also been bustling with activity.

The Heavenly Mansion Alliance and the Soul Hall have also temporarily ceased hostilities.

Clearly, both sides are preparing for the appearance of the demonic fire.

There will be many more opportunities to destroy each other, but if we miss the chance to witness the appearance of the demonic fire, we will have to wait another thousand years!

The daylily buds were already cold.

They both naturally understood what was important and what was urgent.

While waiting for the Demonic Flame Space to open, Xiao Lin returned to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace.

Xiao Lin knew that once the Demonic Flame Space opened, there was one person who would definitely not miss it!

This person, of course, is Ji Li!

He has a complex relationship with the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint. He not only possesses a Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Seed Flame, but also masters the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint's signature Dou Technique - Nightmare Sky Mist!

Previously, Xiao Lin had always Ji Li as a descendant of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint.

After all, Ji Li possesses all the characteristics of a descendant of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint.

However, as the opening time of the Demonic Flame Space drew near, Xiao Lin suddenly remembered something!

Therefore, Xiao Lin returned to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace at this moment. He had something he wanted to verify with Ji Li.

When Xiao Lin returned, Ji Li was preparing to depart for the location where the Demonic Flame Space was about to open.

"Huh? Old Xiao, why did you suddenly come back? Are you also going to the Demonic Flame Space?"

Ji Li asked with some doubt.

The unique nature of the Demonic Flame Space made Gu Yuan and the Hun Tiandi wary, so they dared not enter it easily. Xiao Lin did not have much desire for the Heavenly Flames, so Ji Li found it hard to imagine that Xiao Lin would want to go inside.

You know, if this goes wrong, it would be embarrassing to get trapped inside.

Those trapped inside cannot leave the Demonic Flame Space unless they subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

But how easy is it to subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame?

Even if Nine-Star Dou Saint came, he wouldn't dare say he was 100% confident!

If you fail to subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, you'll have to wait a thousand years before you can emerge again.

Even if they could subdue them, if it took too long, like several hundred years, it would be a very uneconomical thing for Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan.

Who knows what changes will occur on the Dou Qi Continent hundreds of years from now?

This is also why, although the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame was useful to Gu Yuan and the Hun Tiandi, neither of them ever considered entering it to try and subdue it.

Because the returns are disproportionate!

Given their current level of cultivation, even if they successfully subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, the resulting improvement would be limited.

But if they're confiscated, it means going to jail!

Who in their right mind would go crazy and try something like this?

That is why Ji Li was puzzled by Xiao Lin's sudden return.

"I'm not interested in the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, I just wanted to have a chat with you. Hope that doesn't take up too much of your time?"

Faced with Ji Li's question, Xiao Lin shook his head and then smiled as he asked in return.

"It's not that it'll take up too much time, it's just that you're acting weird, Old Xiao. Okay, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Xiao Lin had already said that, Ji Li naturally didn't plan to set off immediately.