In the void, as Xiao Yan uttered a fierce shout, a surge of powerful Origin Qi erupted from his body, unleashing an astonishing aura that soared into the sky—quite extraordinary.
"Heh heh heh, impressive aura, but unfortunately your strength is too weak. You're just a mere Origin Emperor after all. Trying to show off in front of me is simply overestimating yourself!"
Seeing Xiao Yan like this, Gui Duo sneered, and the light in his pair of gloomy old eyes became even colder.
"Heh, what's the big deal about bullying a junior? Why don't I, this old man, take on the challenge."
However, just as Gui Duo sneering, another ancient voice rang out from somewhere, slowly echoing in everyone's ears. At the same time, Gui Duo's Elder Zhang immediately turned gloomy.
" Huo Zhu, you persistent ghost, you actually followed me here too!"
A hoarse, low voice slowly escaped from Gui Duo's mouth. As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present who heard his words couldn't help but change their expressions. It was hard to imagine that today's battle between the Heavenly Cloud Manor and Tribulation Crossing Sect would attract such powerful figures one after another. It was the first time in a hundred years!
Immediately afterward, the void beside Xiao Yan suddenly distorted, and with the spread of a scorching aura, the figure of an old man in a white robe appeared in the sky. Almost the instant the old man appeared, the Heavenly Flames within Xiao Yan's body trembled violently, completely out of control, and his pair of dark eyes were fixed on the old man beside him. The unusual behavior of the Heavenly Flames made him instantly realize the old man's identity.
There are only two possibilities for the Heavenly Flames within him to surge so violently: either this old man has also refined Heavenly Flames like him, or he himself is the Spirit of Heavenly Flames!
Heavenly Flames in the world have already become sentient; it's impossible for anyone else besides him to have refined Heavenly Flames. Therefore, this old man before them...
"Hehe, young friend, there's no need to be surprised. Our fate was already sealed, and our meeting today is perfectly reasonable. If there are other matters, we'll discuss them later. For now, let's focus our energy on these people."
Seeing the look of horror on Xiao Yan's face, Huo Zhu smiled calmly, then turned his gaze to the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan were currently in the great formation behind him, smiled and nodded, saying:
"I have long admired the reputation of the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan; they are indeed extraordinary. You can leave this Gui Duo to me, but as for Wu Du, I will have to entrust him to you!"
As they spoke, Huo Zhu politely cupped his hands in greeting to the group, and Luo Xiong and the others quickly returned the gesture. Huo Zhu's appearance at this moment was already beyond their expectations, and judging from his attitude towards Xiao Yan, he seemed to have a good impression of him. This made them wonder when Xiao Yan had met such a powerful figure.
When the Huo Zhu appeared, the city below immediately erupted in commotion, with shouts of surprise and disbelief rising one after another.
"Is Huo Zhu the Grand Elder of the Cloud Immortal Sect?"
"Even he came today; it seems he's Gui Duo."
"Hey, the Cloud Immortal Sect and the Ghost Fiend Gate have always been rivals. Elder Huo Zhu is highly respected within the sect, and his strength is so great that it's said he once fought the Huo Zhu Ghost Fiend Gate Master. Although the battle ended in a draw, he's far superior to Gui Duo, the Vice Sect Master. With him making a move today, it seems Gui Duo will be helpless!"
When everyone saw Huo Zhu appear, their tense mood eased. If they could get Huo Zhu's help, then Heavenly Cloud Manor would have two Yuan Zun experts. In that case, the situation on the field would be even again, and there would be nothing to worry about.
" Huo Zhu! It was you who caused trouble last time, leaving this brat barely alive. If you dare to interfere again today, are you truly going to break ties with my Ghost Fiend Gate Sect?"
Seeing Huo Zhu's state, Gui Duo's anger grew even stronger. Xiao Yan, on the other hand, immediately recalled the incident that had occurred in the Far Southern Land. Although he was unaware of the events at the time, he knew that two mysterious experts had intervened because of him. Now, hearing Gui Duo's words, he realized that the two mysterious experts who had intervened were Gui Duo and Huo Zhu.
With his mind racing, and considering the Fallen Heart Flame that had been extracted from his body, Xiao Yan could easily guess that the true form of this Elder Huo Zhu was undoubtedly the Fallen Heart Flame.
"Hehe, kid, now is not the time to be distracted. Although I can help you hold off the Gui Duo, you'll have to deal with the rest of them yourself!"
Huo Zhu glanced at Xiao Yan, who seemed slightly lost in thought, Huo Zhu slightly, gave him a reminder, and then his body trembled, leaving an afterimage in place, while his true body had already appeared in the void in front of Gui Duo.
" Gui Duo, let's settle things today!"
As soon as the shout fell, the two figures clashed. On the other side, Luo Cheng and a group of elders from the Heavenly Cloud Manor also clashed with the experts from the Tribulation Crossing Sect once again. At the same time, the gazes of the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan also fell on Wu Du on the other side, and their expressions became increasingly cold.
As Xiao Yan's gaze swept across the room, a figure shrouded in a black robe suddenly appeared directly in front of him. The figure slowly raised its head, revealing a pair of scarlet eyes hidden behind a mask beneath the black robe. Upon seeing those eyes, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan first taken aback, then sneered and said:
"So it's Hall Master Xiao. What brings you here today? Are you here to die?"
Although he only glanced at him, Xiao Yan recognized him at a glance from that strange look in his eyes. It was none other than the Hall Master Xiao who had been rescued by Gui Duo after the battle in the Far Southern Land. He just didn't expect that this guy would still be alive and standing here.
"Hehehehe... You sharp-tongued brat, your last failure was due to my carelessness. But this time, I will personally deal with you and see how you escape my grasp!"
Hall Master Xiao smiled faintly, and slowly took a step forward. At the same time, strange black mist emanated from beneath his black robe, and a powerful aura also spread out from his body.
" Four-Star Yuan Zong?!"
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, a look of surprise on his face. He hadn't expected this guy to have such good fortune and break through his cultivation level after the last battle. However, even so, he was still not within Xiao Yan's range of threat.
"Today, this palace must avenge its previous humiliation!"