The most pressing task now was to hold back the Fallen Heart Flame so he could free himself to set up the great sealing formation. The only person present with the strength and any hope of doing so was the Court Master of Xiao Court.
From the battle just now, Su Qian was certain that Xiao Yu possessed strength on par with his own. He should be able to hold back the Fallen Heart Flame, and he would not need long. Ten seconds would suffice.
The injured elders had already begun setting up the formation again. Once he freed himself, he would need only ten seconds to complete it!
At those words, Xiao Yu beat his wind-and-lightning wings and flew toward Su Qian.
Reaching Su Qian's side, he joined forces with him to block a terrifying flame attack from the Fallen Heart Flame.
Su Qian finally gained a moment to breathe and quickly said, "Court Master Xiao, please help hold back the Fallen Heart Flame for ten seconds. Just ten seconds, and we can seal this vile beast!"
"Certainly. Elder Su Qian, just focus on completing the great sealing formation. Leave the Fallen Heart Flame to me."
Xiao Yu readily agreed.
Su Qian gave Xiao Yu a grateful look, then withdrew and headed outside.
Xiao Yu watched the frenzied Fire Spirit of the Fallen Heart Flame before him with a grave expression. He could not unleash his full strength now. After all, he had another purpose this time. If he truly drove the Fallen Heart Flame back, things would go awry.
When the enormous Fire Python saw Xiao Yu again, a trace of fear appeared in its madness-filled triangular eyes.
Ever since the terrifying aura from this human had frightened it last time, the Fire Python had considered him an