"What is it? I'll help you!"
Zi Yan spoke up again. Ever since leaving Jia Nan Academy, she had relied on Hun Changqing. Now that she had finally grown into her own, possessing unmatched strength and the exalted status of Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, she naturally wanted to share his burdens.
For once, Medusa agreed with Zi Yan. Her violet eyes rested on Hun Changqing as well, their meaning plain without words.
"It's a clan secret. Outsiders can't take part."
Hun Changqing still shook his head, though not for the reason he gave. The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame was terrifyingly powerful and had spent thousands of years laying preparations in the Demonic Flame Space, accumulating formidable reserves. As he was now, Hun Changqing had no confidence in subduing it. He could only rely on his mastery of space to ensure that he could enter and leave freely. Bringing Medusa and Zi Yan along would introduce many more uncertainties.
Moreover, the Demonic Flame Space's emergence would cause such a tremendous commotion that the Gu Clan could not possibly fail to notice. Gu Xun'er would certainly go, and with her current exalted position, powerful experts would naturally accompany her.
Given her current temperament, it was easy to imagine what shocking things she might do upon seeing the two women beside him. Hun Changqing was only going to show his face and fish in troubled waters this time. There was no reason to drag the two women into danger.
"Oh..."
Zi Yan spoke with regret, looking somewhat dejected.
"Hehe, you'll certainly have chances to act in the future. But when that time comes, you might find yourself steeped in boundless slaughter. I hope you won't lose your nerve then."
Seeing her expression, Hun Changqing rubbed her head, stroking her