Departure, the Blood-Red Challenge

Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen left the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace.

After all, having received promises from both Supreme Elder Lin and his own grandfather, Xiao Yan was naturally relieved.

Although Xiao Yan was beaten by his grandfather before leaving, he was undoubtedly in a good mood.

Firstly, he learned that his grandfather possessed the strength to fight against Eight-Star Dou Sheng, and secondly, he received the promised support.

Although Xiao Yan still didn't know who the "uncle" his grandfather was talking about was, he believed that his grandfather wouldn't lie to him about such a thing.

After leaving the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, Xiao Yan's only question was: who exactly was this "uncle" who was supposedly capable of dealing with the Four Demon Saints of the Soul Hall?

But his grandfather was too tight-lipped, and he couldn't get any more useful information out of him.

Finally, considering the impending decisive battle between the Heavenly Mansion Alliance and the Soul Hall, Xiao Yan decided not to stay at the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace any longer.

But he's content as long as he achieves his goal.

"Buzz~"

Shortly after Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen left, Xuan Ting appeared beside Xiao Lin.

"My little nephew is quite something! He's already reached the cultivation level of Six-Star Dou Sheng! Moreover, as a spirit of heaven and earth, I can sense that the power of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame has also become stronger!"

If nothing unexpected happens, my little nephew should already be able to deal with a powerhouse at the Early Seven-Star Dou Saint!

Tsk tsk, no wonder he's your grandson!

It would be more accurate to say that Xuan Ting was praising Xiao Yan than Xiao Lin Yan.

Xiao Lin was naturally quite pleased with this!

All I can say is that Xuan Ting is now Xiao Lin's biggest fanboy!

He finds anyone or anything related to Xiao Lin agreeable, but conversely, he can't help but unleash a bolt of lightning to kill them!

"Hehe, your little nephew has the Posture of a Dou Emperor! After this battle, I think he will leave a significant mark on the history of the Dou Qi Continent."

Xiao Lin smiled and then said with a hint of emotion.

When Xiao Lin mentioned Dou Emperor, even Xuan Ting's pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly.

"Sir, are you serious?"

Xuan Ting found it somewhat unbelievable.

At this moment, Xuan Ting was just like Yao Lao earlier. Although he knew that Xiao Yan had great talent, he didn't think that Xiao Yan could cross the barrier that no one had been able to cross for tens of thousands of years!

The future will prove what I said today!

Xiao Lin smiled slightly and spoke.

Seeing this, Xuan Ting stopped talking.

Although he felt it was a bit far-fetched, he believed whatever the man said!

Meanwhile, after Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen left, they returned to the Heavenly Mansion Alliance.

Next, they need to prepare for the final battle against the Soul Hall!

I wonder if this is just the calm before the storm?

Surprisingly, the Heavenly Mansion Alliance and the Soul Hall, who had previously been at each other's throats, suddenly fell silent.

Both sides seemed to be waiting for something.

This somewhat oppressive tranquility lasted for about five days!

During these five days, the friction between the Heavenly Mansion Alliance and the Soul Hall decreased by an astonishing number. Both sides seemed to have become much more restrained, no longer taking the initiative to attack, and each guarding their own territory, maintaining the utmost vigilance and preparedness.

Amidst this bizarre standoff, even some other forces sensed that something was amiss.

Thus, countless gazes from all directions in Central Plains were once again cast upon the Heavenly Mansion Alliance and the Soul Hall.

Some people with a sensitive sense of smell secretly sensed an undercurrent of something amiss.

The Soul Hall and the Heavenly Mansion Alliance have been locked in a stalemate for many years. Although the battles have been fierce, they have never actually sent out their top experts to clash.

Because everyone knows that this clash basically symbolizes the ultimate battle between the two major forces, and whichever side loses will probably disappear from the Dou Qi Continent.

Therefore, under this eerie atmosphere, some people realized the gravity of the situation; this clash between the two sides would likely be truly earth-shattering...

While the outside world was abuzz with rumors about the actions of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance and the Soul Hall, Xiao Yan chose to remain secluded at home.

He wanted to spend more of these last peaceful moments with his family and friends.

Although his parents have returned to the Northwest Continent, Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian are still in the Nine Nether Yellow Springs and have not returned yet, and Xun'er has also returned to the Gu Clan, he still has Nalan Yanran and Yun Yun by his side, as well as his daughter and other friends.

Therefore, Xiao Yan continued to live a very comfortable life.

As for Xiao Chen, he is a man of few words.

Since returning from the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, he has chosen to go into seclusion.

Clearly, Xiao Chen wanted to try to improve his cultivation level again before the final battle with the Soul Hall.

However, perhaps because his inner conflict hadn't been resolved, he didn't make any breakthroughs after this period of closure.

In response, Xiao Yan offered a few words of comfort to his ancestor.

And so, these ordinary yet heartwarming days continued for almost half a month.

However, this will eventually come to an end.

And so, on this day, a blood-red challenge letter was sent from the Soul Hall to the headquarters of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance...

Inside the stone pavilion in the courtyard, Xiao Yan stood with his hands behind his back. On the stone table in front of him, a blood-red invitation lay quietly, and a faint, rich smell of blood permeated the air.

This once again demonstrates the monstrous nature of the Soul Hall Members.

After all, who would act like they'd just been pulled out of a bloodbath when issuing a challenge?

Of course, the main purpose of the Soul Hall doing this was actually to intimidate Xiao Yan and the Leadership members of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance!

But with Xiao Yan's current experience, how could he be intimidated by a mere blood-red challenge letter?

"Heh, the Soul Hall finally couldn't resist..."

Beside Xiao Yan, Yao Lao chuckled and then spoke.

After a pause, Yao Lao continued, "However, I didn't expect that this blood-red challenge was directly aimed at you, Xiao Yan. The stench of this conspiracy is too obvious!"

"Xiao Yan has only recently subdued the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, and he is not only the young leader of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, but also a member of the Xiao Household! Defeating him will instantly shatter the Heavenly Mansion Alliance's current high morale..."

At this moment, Xiao Chen added from the side.

Hearing his teacher's and ancestor's words, Xiao Yan simply smiled, showing no sign of tension.

"Call out"

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yan flicked his finger, and the blood-red challenge letter on the stone table automatically opened, releasing a burst of blood energy that finally transformed into blood-red characters filled with sharp and fierce energy in mid-air in front of him.

"Xiao Yan of Tianfu, in three days, at the Fallen Peak, we will face off to the death!"

Apart from these sixteen characters, the signature is "Soul Hall Master," not "Hun Miesheng"!

This is very interesting...