"Another world..." he murmured, his breathing growing heavier.
"So, he's no longer in this world... No wonder..."
Yu Xiaogang's eyes gradually filled with greed, and his tone became increasingly agitated as he sneered:
"No wonder he was able to break through to Soul Emperor so quickly; it turns out his Martial Soul has this function."
Does another world mean a completely different cultivation system from the Douluo Continent?
Oh, right, the pills!
Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke, addressing Bibi Dong:
"The several elixirs he introduced in the Star Luo Empire back then must have been obtained from that world!"
The Grandmaster said to Bibi Dong with an excited expression:
"Initially, the Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill he introduced only restored Soul Power and accelerated the recovery of injuries. Later, the Clear Mind Pill was able to keep Soul Master conscious while absorbing Soul Ring."
Does this mean there are even higher-grade pills?
The Grandmaster's tone was initially hesitant, but he immediately spoke with absolute certainty:
"No, absolutely! That means that even pills that enhance Soul Power do exist!"
We absolutely cannot let Xiao Yan get away with this!
The Grandmaster suddenly turned around, his face filled with excitement. Grandmaster stretched out his hands, grabbed Bibi Dong, and said with a sinister grin:
" Dong'er, you must help me, you absolutely must help me capture Xiao Yan!"
Once we figure out the secret of his Martial Soul, we will possess the whole world!!!
Bibi Dong looked down at Yu Xiaogang's hands, which were gripping hers. Her left hand was now sickly pale, while her right hand was a ferocious dragon claw.
Bibi Dong frowned slightly, but thinking of the time they had spent together, her heart softened a little. Without a trace, she gently moved Yu Xiaogang's hands away and said softly:
" Xiao Gang, I will. I've already given the order. From today onwards, if Xiao Yan is spotted, I will personally go and bring him back."
This world is rotten to the core...
After saying this, Bibi Dong turned and left.
The Grandmaster remained where he was, trembling with excitement, his mind racing as he pondered what kind of world Xiao Yan's Second Martial Soul would connect to.
Star Chasing City, Spirit Hall Main Hall.
Zhu Zhuqing stood by the window, gazing at the distant sky, a sense of unease rising within her.
It's been three days. Three days have passed since the selection of the Holy Son of Spirit City.
According to the plan, the match should have already ended.
But why haven't we heard from him yet?
As she was thinking, her expression suddenly changed.
A faint fluctuation of Soul Power emanated from outside the door, and a black figure appeared outside the courtyard. After a wisp of Soul Power appeared between Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, the figure stepped into the courtyard.
"Miss Zhu, the latest news has arrived from Spirit City."
Zhu Zhuqing's heart tightened.
"What's wrong?"
The figure took a deep breath and said quickly in a low voice:
"News has come from Spirit City that the Pope has not shown himself since taking Hu Liena and the Palace Master away. However, Hu Liena later left the Pope's Palace alone!"
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils suddenly contracted.
Hu Liena left the Pope's Palace alone?
She suddenly remembered what Xiao Yan had said to her that night.
"If anything unexpected happens, I can use that portal to travel to the Battle Through the Heavens World."
Did he really go?
"Miss Zhu, what should we do now?"
Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth, a resolute glint flashing in her eyes:
"Everyone in the Dark Hall must go into hiding, disperse and remain concealed. From today onwards, all strongholds will be consolidated, and communication will be conducted via single-line contact."
Watching the person leave, Zhu Zhuqing suppressed her worry for Xiao Yan, turned around and walked directly towards the door. When she reached the door, she glanced back at the room.
Xiao Yan's aura seemed to still linger in the air.
"You must come back..." Zhu Zhuqing murmured.
As soon as she finished speaking, she disappeared into the night. Even Zhou Yuan and Han Qing in the Spirit Hall Main Hall were unaware of her departure.
Meanwhile, in the Battle Through the Heavens World, at the Jia Nan Academy.
The pitch-black portal slowly opened in the void.
As Xiao Yan took a step forward, before he could even see the scene before him clearly, a scorching wave of heat, enough to incinerate the heavens and earth, rushed towards him!
"This is--!"
His pupils contracted sharply, and upon sensing this terrifying power, almost instinctively, his Second Soul Ring lit up instantly!
Cold Fire Soul Armor!
Pale Bone Spirit Cold Flame surged out wildly, condensing into a layer of translucent ice crystal armor on his body!
However, the terror of that shockwave far exceeded his expectations.
"Boom--!!!"
A deafening explosion rang out above his head!
Xiao Yan only had time to look up before he saw a huge, bluish-white mushroom cloud that covered half the sky, expanding wildly!
The mushroom cloud was hundreds of feet in size, with blue and white flames Entanglement and radiating a violent temperature that could destroy everything!
Wherever the flames passed, the air was burned away, and space itself was violently distorted, as if it were about to collapse at any moment!
What's even more terrifying is that the center of the mushroom cloud was only a hundred feet away from where he was!
"Oh no!"
Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically. Without time to think, his Soul Power surged out wildly, maximizing the defense of his Soul Armor. At the same time, he ran rapidly towards the edge.
The next moment--
The violent shockwave, carrying temperatures high enough to melt steel, slammed into him!
"Bang!"
Xiao Yan was sent flying from his spot like a sandbag struck by a heavy hammer!
Crimson blood gushed from his mouth, leaving a shocking trail of blood in the sky before being instantly evaporated by the intense heat.
His body tumbled through the air, crashing heavily into a pile of rubble, and continued tumbling for more than ten feet before finally coming to a stop!
"Cough cough..."
Xiao Yan lay sprawled among the ruins, coughing up large amounts of blood.
His Soul Armor was shattered, and half of his body was burned by the high temperature, causing him excruciating pain.
That power... it was terrifying!
If he hadn't reacted quickly, and if his Soul Armor hadn't absorbed most of the impact, that attack would have killed him on the spot!
"What is that...?"
Xiao Yan struggled to lift his head and look up at the sky.
In the sky, the bluish-white mushroom cloud was still slowly spreading.
Below the mushroom cloud, two figures were falling rapidly.
One of them, covered in blood and with a weak aura, was Xiao Huohuo.
What's going on??
Xiao Yan murmured, his eyes filled with doubt.
But Xiao Yan didn't have time to think about it, because at that moment, his gaze was drawn to another figure.
Above the sky, there was still a ball of fire.
That flame was invisible and colorless, appearing and disappearing intermittently, but the energy it contained was far more terrifying than that bluish-white mushroom cloud!
Fallen Heart Flame!
Knowing Xiao Yan Xiao Huohuo's purpose, Xiao Yan recognized it instantly.
At this moment, the Fallen Heart Flame was hovering next to the mushroom cloud, and a huge suction force surged out from its body!
That enormous bluish-white mushroom cloud is being devoured by it at a speed visible to the naked eye!
"It... it's devouring the energy of the Heavenly Flames!"
Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically.
He certainly knew what this meant.
The Fallen Heart Flame is one of the Heavenly Flames, capable of devouring other Heavenly Flames to strengthen itself!
Within that mushroom cloud lay Xiao Huohuo's Green Lotus Core Flame and another blue flame. The violent energy of these two Heavenly Flames was a godsend for the Fallen Heart Flame!
Sure enough, as the devouring continued, the aura of that Fallen Heart Flame became increasingly violent and terrifying!
The invisible body became increasingly radiant, and an even more violent energy slowly surged out from within it!
Above the sky, Great Elder Su Qian and the others' expressions changed drastically!
"Stop it!"
Su Qian shouted and flashed towards the Fallen Heart Flame!
The elders quickly formed a defensive formation, attempting to trap the Fallen Heart Flame!
However, the Fallen Heart Flame was consuming energy too quickly.
The moment Su Qian lunged forward, the enormous bluish-white mushroom cloud was completely swallowed up!
Having absorbed such immense energy, the Fallen Heart Flame emitted a sharp hiss, and a pair of azure lights slowly emerged from its jade-like surface, resembling a pair of pupils!
Those eyes swept across the sky, finally locking onto Xiao Huohuo who was falling!
"Not good!"
A strong sense of unease welled up in Xiao Yan's heart.
He tried to move, to rush forward, but the moment he moved, a tearing pain shot through him!
That attack just now severely injured him, leaving him completely unable to fight back!
Damn it!
He gritted his teeth, forced to watch helplessly.
The Fallen Heart Flame let out a shrill cry, transformed into a streak of light, and shot towards Xiao Huohuo!
As Xiao Huohuo fell, she sensed the danger behind her and barely managed to turn around. In her dark eyes, she saw the invisible flame rushing towards her!
He wanted to escape, but his Dou Qi was exhausted, and he couldn't keep up with the speed at all!
"No--!"
A piercing scream came from afar.
Xiao Yan turned his head and saw a petite girl rushing frantically towards Xiao Huohuo.
She had long purple hair, which now gleamed eerily in the flames.
But no matter how fast Zi Yan is, she can't Fallen Heart Flame.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the invisible flame swallowed Xiao Huohuo!
Zi Yan's scream echoed through the sky.
She rushed frantically toward the Fallen Heart Flame, but was held back by an elder.
"Let me go! Let me go! Xiao Yan... he..."
Zi Yan struggled desperately, tears streaming down her face. Her delicate, exquisitely beautiful face was filled with heart-wrenching fear and anger.
Several figures rushed over from behind her.
Lin Yan's face was contorted with rage, and his eyes were bloodshot.
He watched as Xiao Huohuo was engulfed in flames, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, and blood dripped down his wrists, but he was completely unaware.
" Xiao Yan... Xiao Yan, you bastard... Didn't you say you wouldn't die...?"
He murmured, his voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible.
Hu Jia, Wu Hao... and many more Inner Academy students, especially the members of the Pan Gate of the Inner Academy, stood there dumbfounded, their eyes filled with disbelief.
In the distance, the powerful figures from the Black-Corner Region were also dumbfounded.
The Gold and Silver Elders, supported the unconscious Han Feng, exchanged a glance, and both saw fear in each other's eyes.
"Let's go!" Elder Jin whispered, "We shouldn't stay here any longer!"
The people of the Black-Corner Region seemed to awaken from a dream, and they all turned around and fled into the distance.
Even Han Feng, the person in question, was unconscious. They left decisively without looking back.
In the sky, after the Fallen Heart Flame devoured Xiao Huohuo, it did not leave immediately.
Its body twisted and contorted, trying to break free from the seal at the bottom of the tower.
Su Qian stood in the sky, his face ashen.
He stared at the struggling Fallen Heart Flame and said in a deep voice, "All elders, prepare to seal it!"
The elders responded in unison, their Dou Qi surging forth wildly!
The Fallen Heart Flame seemed to sense danger and tried to soar into the sky.
"Brute!"
Su Qian roared, a dazzling light surging from his body, "Today, I will risk my old life to seal you away for eternity!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a strange black light, about ten feet long, surged out from Su Qian's body and landed on the barrier outside the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, resisting the impact of the Fallen Heart Flame.
Su Qian's face was deathly pale, and her breath was as weak as a thread.
With a slight movement of his finger, the struggling Fallen Heart Flame slowly descended towards the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
Upon reaching the top of the tower, Fallen Heart Flame seemed to sense something and struggled desperately!
Under its fierce resistance, the barrier remained stuck at the top of the tower, unable to move down any further!
"Pfft!"
A fierce glint flashed in Su Qian's eyes, and he slammed his fist into his chest, spitting out a mouthful of blood!
As blood spurted out, he pressed down hard with his palm, and an exceptionally deep pillar of dark energy shot down from his palm, slamming heavily onto the ball of Fallen Heart Flame!
"Grumble--!"
Suffering this desperate blow, a piercing scream once again emanated from the Fallen Heart Flame!
It could no longer hold on, and under the protection of the barrier, it was slammed deep into the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower!
"Seal!"
As Su Qian moved his hand, a strange black light surged out from the tower, condensing into a deep, dark energy shield at the top of the tower!
At the entrance connecting the last level of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower to the depths of the earth, dense energy slowly surged and finally burst forth, completely filling the entire last level of space!
The Fallen Heart Flame, sealed deep underground, will never have another chance to emerge!
As the seal solidified, Su Qian in the sky tilted to the side and fell headfirst to the ground!
"Elder!"
An elder, quick-witted and agile, swiftly grabbed him.
Su Qian's aura at this moment was no different from that of an ordinary old man.
He weakly opened his eyes, glanced at the sealed Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, and murmured:
"Sealed off... the last layer... from this day forward... no one... is allowed to enter..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he lost consciousness completely.