Just as Xiao Yan and his group approached the gate, countless Fire Slaves appeared.
The Fire Slaves controlled by the Netherworld Lotus Fire launched an attack on Xiao Yan and the others the moment they appeared.
Though these Fire Slaves were not particularly powerful, they seemed endless and impossible to kill completely.
At that moment, Xiao Yan felt something strange, yet he could not explain why.
They could only clear out the Fire Slaves while forcing their way through the gate.
Yet beyond the gate was a similar space, where many Fire Slaves still appeared and attacked them.
"The gate is over there. Charge through!"
Once again, everyone broke through the Fire Slaves' encirclement and entered the gate.
The result was the same: the same space, countless Fire Slaves, and the strange feeling within Xiao Yan grew ever stronger.
"Why is this happening?"
Gu Xun'er asked in confusion as well.
"This is the Netherworld Lotus Fire's arrangement. We have already entered its trap. We can only press onward step by step. There is no other way."
After breaking through several more stages in succession, the surrounding space finally changed.
This place appeared exceptionally peaceful, with no masses of Fire Slaves emerging.
However, a four-star Dou Saint stood in their path. He wielded a blood-red great axe and gave off an immensely powerful aura.
Xiao Yan recalled Lan Hong's earlier warning and immediately understood who the man was.
"He is Ancestor Xiao Chen!"
"Xiao Chen, Blood Axe Xiao Chen. I never expected him to be here."
Gu Nanhai did not know Xiao Chen, but he had seen records about him in the Ancient Clan's archives.
Yet before they could finish being surprised, Xiao Chen's blood axe had already cleaved toward them.
Xiao Yan and the others hurriedly dodged, and Gu Nanhai