After leaving the Fire Maple Forest, Xiao Yan and his companion continued northward. When they Fallen Poison Cave, Xiao Yan's rapidly flying figure paused slightly.
Recalling that battle here, it was Xiao Mingyuan who saved him and Xiao Xuan in the end. Now, Xiao Xuan has long since gone to the Central Region. If Xiao Yan wants to see Xiao Xuan again, he must first go to the Central Region. But before that, it would be better to go back to Burning Flame Valley first.
Along the way, the two quickly traversed vast wastelands. What used to take two or three days to cross the boundless Gobi Desert, this time, Xiao Yan and his companion only took a few hours. By the time they reached the border of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, the city that Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuan had once passed through, it was already late, and night had quietly fallen without them noticing.
The two had no intention of stopping, but just as they were flying over the city, the conversation of the people in the city drifted into Xiao Yan's ears.
"Sigh, I wonder how this battle between the two sides will end."
"Logically speaking, Burning Flame Valley should be the stronger one, after all, they have a powerful Yuan Zong Sect expert like Ancestor Fen Tian in charge. With him there, Burning Flame Valley will be safe."
"That's true, but it's said that the Heavenly Puppet Sect Master's puppet is extremely powerful, comparable to Nine-Star Origin Emperor level expert, and he himself is also Origin Emperor expert. With the two working together, it's said that they can even fight against Yuan Zong expert. Moreover, the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect Master is Peak Origin Emperor level expert. If these two are combined with that indestructible puppet, even the Ancestor Fen Tian might have a hard time saying what will happen!"
At this point, many people around looked regretful. After all, Burning Flame Valley was once the strongest force in the Far Southern Land, but now that the two major sects have joined forces, even with Burning Flame Valley's resources, it is difficult for them to become a match.
However, just as they finished speaking, a fair hand quietly landed on one of their shoulders, and at the same time, a slightly gloomy voice reached their ears.
"What did you just say happened in Burning Flame Valley?"
The sudden voice caused the expressions of the people around them to change instantly. Just as they were about to turn around and rebuke them, an extremely terrifying aura descended upon them. Their bodies were instantly paralyzed by this pressure, and their hearts were filled with terror. They never expected that such a powerful person would attack them. Was it just because they had talked about Burning Flame Valley? But this was clearly within the territory of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect!
After a moment, under Xiao Yan's pressure, someone finally revealed all the information they knew. However, upon hearing it, Xiao Yan's expression did not change at all; instead, it became even more gloomy. Although these guys boasted in front of others, they only knew about the war between the two sects and Burning Flame Valley. As for the specific number of experts on both sides, they knew nothing. This kind of information was practically useless to Xiao Yan.
"My lord, this is truly all the information we have. Please be lenient. If you wish to know more, you should go to the city lord's mansion in the city. There is currently a Origin King from the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect stationed there. He should..."
Before the person in front of him could finish speaking, Xiao Yan's Spiritual Strength had already locked onto the only Origin King level expert in the city at that moment. Then, his figure suddenly flashed and disappeared into the dark streets.
Meanwhile, deep within a mansion in the city, a burly, ugly man sat naked on a bed, embracing a beautiful woman with a seductive figure. However, at a certain moment, the sound abruptly ceased, and the woman's throat was severed by an invisible force. As for the man, a large, fair hand gripped his throat, lifting his entire body into the air. The madness in his eyes from a moment ago had not yet faded, but in the blink of an eye, it was replaced by endless terror.
Before him stood a handsome man in a black robe, his face cold and menacing, his gaze filled with murderous intent.
"You... who are you...?"
The burly man managed to utter a sound, his heart filled with immense terror. He hadn't even sensed the latter's presence before he was already under the control of the person before him, which he simply couldn't believe.
"Now, you answer whatever I ask."
Ignoring the latter's words, Xiao Yan said calmly, then asked a question. However, the man seemed unwilling to cooperate easily. Just as he was about to resist, Xiao Yan casually broke both his arms, and the big man couldn't help but let out a painful howl.
"You answer my questions verbally, but if this happens again, it won't just be like this."
Xiao Yan tightened his grip on the burly man's hand, causing the man's already flushed face to tremble uncontrollably. He could only quickly respond, and then Xiao Yan inquired about the current situation between the three sects.
Just then, Li Bingrui entered the room from outside the hall. However, upon seeing the explicit scene inside, her cheeks immediately turned as red as if they were on fire. She quickly glanced at Xiao Yan, then pursed her lips and quickly turned to leave the hall.
After a long while, when Xiao Yan emerged, the two did not exchange many words before stepping back into the sky and swiftly flying towards the northern horizon.
After the interrogation, Xiao Yan learned that he had been in seclusion for over three years. During these three years, the situation in the Far Southern Land had undergone Ground Shattering changes, just as the Ancestor Fen Tian had predicted. Most importantly, the two factions had recently mobilized their entire forces, with almost all their experts united, heading in the opposite direction from Burning Flame Valley. Their purpose seemed to be to annihilate Burning Flame Valley, and their momentum was immense. It was said that there were dozens of experts above the level of Single Origin King, which was exactly what Xiao Yan was most worried about.
Others might not know, but he understood very well that besides the group of dozens of powerful people, there must also be powerful people from the Ghost Hall behind them. Once those people made a move, even with the Ancestor Fen Tian in charge, it would be difficult to protect them. Moreover, Xiao Yi Xian and Bai Hua must still be waiting for him to return to Burning Flame Valley. No matter what, he had to get back to Burning Flame Valley before the great battle!
With this in mind, Xiao Yan accelerated his charge. Li Bingrui, though resentful, swallowed back the words she was about to say after seeing Xiao Yan's gloomy face. She could only gather her inner Origin Qi and do her best to catch up with Xiao Yan's speed.