Heaven Beyond, Heavenly Strategy Manor, Ninth Layer.
Xiao Tian Ce was startled as well. There were only a handful of Peak Nine-Star Dou Saints on the entire Dou Qi Continent. Previously, they had included Xiao Xuan, Hun Tiandi, Gu Yuan, the Burning Flame Ancestor, the Pill Tower Ancestor, and Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, who was trapped outside Tou She Ancient God's Cave Mansion.
After Xiao Xuan fell, the remaining Peak Nine-Star Dou Saints could be counted on one hand.
He had never expected another two Peak Nine-Star Dou Saints to fall during his mere year of seclusion. It truly left him sighing with emotion.
"Has any news come out of the Pill Tower or Burning Flame Valley?" Xiao Tian Ce asked gravely.
Xiao Qing shook her head and said with a puzzled expression, "No news has come out at all. However, while Sacred Pill City remains prosperous, the Little Pill Tower has now been completely sealed off. No one can enter or leave.
"As for Burning Flame Valley, they've announced that they'll be sealing the valley for a hundred years."
Hearing this, Xiao Tian Ce nodded. He had to admit that the news had surprised him too.
"In that case, have the members of the Heavenly Secret Tower keep watch at all times. Send word immediately if there's any new information.
"Go on. What other news is there from the outside world? Has the Hun Clan made any other moves?" Xiao Tian Ce asked again.
"Aside from the deaths of those two Peak Nine-Star Dou Saints, four powers have risen over the past year: the Flower Sect, the Heavenly Underworld Sect, Ice River Valley, and Sound Valley. Their founders are all Dou Sheng Experts.
"As soon as these four powers were established, their Dou