Chapter 623: Battling the Demon Flame, Thunder Slave
As the group gazed at the ten empty-eyed figures, they collectively sucked in a cold breath.
These ten figures were clearly Fire Slaves, and without exception, they had all reached the Dou Saint level. The strongest among them was even at the late stage of three-star Dou Saint strength!
Facing such a force created by the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, everyone present froze for a moment, even the Soul Hall Master, who frowned deeply.
"Every time I tear the seal, a number of arrogant individuals rush in, thinking they can defeat me. But in the end, they all become my most obedient Fire Slaves," the white-robed man said with a faint smile as he looked at the group. "This time, my collection will grow even richer."
Huff...
The Soul Hall Master fixed his gaze on the formidable lineup ahead. A nearly six-star Dou Saint and ten Dou Saints ranging from one to three stars—this was a lineup even the Soul Hall couldn't match!
"Ladies and gentlemen, regardless of our past grievances, if we want to survive this, we will have to join forces," the Soul Hall Master said, his eyes shifting toward Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's group.
Both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan were not only strong themselves but also had the Thunder and Ancient Clans backing them, making them formidable allies.
Hearing the Soul Hall Master's words, many of the other strong fighters hesitated. The Soul Hall was infamous, and none of them had ever imagined they would have to join forces with such people.
Mo Yu, however, didn't mind. Circumstances had changed, and cooperation was indeed the best solution for now, even if everyone had their own hidden agendas.
"Just as the Soul Hall Master said, we'll cooperate for now to deal with the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame," Mo Yu and Xiao Yan exchanged glances, nodded, and spoke in unison.
Seeing Mo Yu and Xiao Yan agree so readily, the Soul Hall Master chuckled and said, "As expected from the two rising stars of Zhongzhou, full of boldness."
"Since that's settled, those of us who are four-star Dou Saints or stronger will join forces to take down the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. As for the other Fire Slaves, we'll need the rest of you to handle them," the Soul Hall Master added.
"We'll handle the Fire Slaves," Mo Yu said, his silver eyes flashing as he gazed at the Dou Saint-level Fire Slaves.
"Xiao Yan, Mo Yu, I can't participate in the fight against the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. If I get too close, the seal will lose its effect, and I'll be completely controlled by the flame," Xiao Chen warned, his voice raspy.
"Ancestor Xiao Chen, don't worry, it's best to always keep a backup plan," Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"That's right. We need to be cautious when dealing with the Soul Hall," Mo Yu nodded in agreement.
Xiao Chen silently nodded.
As Mo Yu's group continued their discussion, the Soul Hall Master was already moving. With a flicker, he appeared within a hundred meters of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. The other strong fighters followed suit, positioning themselves in a circle, surrounding the Demon Flame.
Seven four-star Dou Saints!
The sheer scale of this alliance was enough to shake the heavens. With seven such powerful fighters joining forces, their combined might was truly world-shattering.
As the others watched the battle unfold, they exchanged grim looks and quickly retreated. A battle of this magnitude was beyond their ability to interfere.
While everyone pulled back, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame stood on the magma pillar and smiled coldly.
"Fire Demon Halberd!"
The Demon Flame reached out toward the sea of magma below. The magma roiled, and suddenly, a massive white flame halberd shot out, appearing in the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame's hand in an instant.
"Die!"
With that single word, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame lifted its head and opened its mouth. A massive wave of demonic flame, hundreds of meters tall, shot out. The terrifying heat caused even the Soul Hall Master's expression to change.
"Attack together!" the Soul Hall Master commanded, his gaze flickering. Dark energy surged from his body, forming a rolling cloud of black mist that collided with the oncoming wave of fire.
However, the moment the flames touched the black mist, the mist was instantly dispersed. The fiery wave split into seven massive columns, each hurtling toward one of the seven four-star Dou Saints.
Seeing the overwhelming power of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, even experts like Zi Yan and Lei Jizhou dared not hesitate. Their Dou Qi surged, and powerful techniques were unleashed toward the incoming fire.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sky exploded in a blaze of color as fire and energy clashed, creating a dazzling display. But beneath the beauty lay the power of destruction.
Thud! Thud!
The seven figures in the sky were all forced to retreat. Yao Wangui of the Medicine Clan and an elder from the Stone Clan had half their clothes burned off, leaving them looking rather disheveled.
It was clear that even with the seven of them joining forces, they had gained no advantage over the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.
"Fire Slaves, kill the others!" the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame sneered, having effortlessly forced back the seven four-star Dou Saints. He then looked toward Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and the others, a sinister smile forming on his handsome face as he issued his cold command.
Roar!
At that moment, the ten Dou Saint Fire Slaves, who had been floating motionless in the sky, suddenly opened their eyes. Their hollow gazes ignited with two milky white flames as they charged toward Mo Yu and the others without hesitation.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The ten flaming figures appeared in front of the group, their empty eyes scanning the area before lunging toward their chosen targets.
Seeing this, the Soul Hall Deputy Master and Hun Feng hesitated, making no move to stop the Fire Slaves, clearly hoping to watch the show unfold.
"Stay alert!" Mo Yu shouted.
Perhaps because their group was the largest, five of the Dou Saint Fire Slaves charged directly toward them. The strongest, the three-star Dou Saint Fire Slave, was also among them, which gave Mo Yu a bit of relief. If they could take down the strongest one, it would be a significant advantage.
"I'll handle the three-star Dou Saint Fire Slave. Xiao Yan, the rest are yours to deal with!" Mo Yu called out.
With that, Mo Yu's figure flickered, appearing in front of the three-star Dou Saint Fire Slave. Thunder roared from his body, transforming into a giant thunder hand that struck down toward the Fire Slave.
Clang!
The Fire Slave's body became wrapped in a layer of pale white flames, which acted like a protective cloak. It raised its arm and blocked Mo Yu's thunder strike, causing sparks to fly from the impact.
Roar!
Having taken Mo Yu's attack head-on, the white flames on the Fire Slave's body suddenly surged, forming a menacing giant mouth that snapped toward Mo Yu.
"Oh, such a strange ability!" Mo Yu muttered, dodging the attack and reappearing behind the Fire Slave. His Divine Might Black Thunder Spear materialized in his hand, and with the terrifying power of a dragon, he thrust it fiercely toward the Fire Slave.
The Divine Might Black Thunder Spear had absorbed the essence of the North Dragon King, an ancient dragon of the Taixu Gulong lineage, and had successfully advanced to the ninth rank. It also gained the power of a true dragon, making Mo Yu, a two-star Dou Saint, capable of fighting even three-star or four-star Dou Saints while wielding it.
Boom!
The spear struck the Fire Slave's body with ferocious power. The force, combined with the dragon's might, caused the milky white flames surrounding the Fire Slave to flicker and dim.
However, since Fire Slaves lacked pain receptors, such an attack did not halt its advance. It launched a counterattack, catching Mo Yu off guard for a moment.
But Mo Yu quickly regained his composure and started to take control of the fight. Each thrust of his spear scattered more of the white flames surrounding the Fire Slave. Mo Yu could tell that as the flames dissipated, the Fire Slave's strength would drastically weaken.
As Mo Yu pressed the three-star Dou Saint Fire Slave into retreat, Xiao Yan, Uncle Snake, Xun'er, and the Elder from the Little Pill Tower were also achieving notable success. Each of them was stronger than their respective opponents, and their agile movements and powerful techniques allowed them to maintain the upper hand despite being cautious of the Fire Slaves' flames.
The entire sky above the sea of lava was filled with intense combat. However, the most fierce and terrifying battle was taking place at the center, where the seven four-star Dou Saints were fighting the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.
Despite the combined efforts of the seven powerful fighters, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame was proving difficult to handle. But they managed to keep it tied down, giving the others a chance to deal with the Fire Slaves.
While Mo Yu's group was locked in battle with five of the Fire Slaves, the remaining five were split among the other fighters, including the Soul Hall Master himself, who had no choice but to join the fray when it became clear that one of the remaining Fire Slaves was also a three-star Dou Saint.
With the Soul Hall Deputy Master's intervention, they managed to hold their ground against the Fire Slaves' relentless assault.
"Yellow Springs Palm!"
In the sky, a massive palm print formed, crackling with energy as it slammed into one of the Fire Slaves. The tremendous force scattered the last of the demonic flames around it, and the Fire Slave's movements visibly slowed, its power diminishing.
"It seems those flames are their source of power," Mo Yu observed, his eyes flashing with understanding. Seizing the opportunity, he appeared in front of the weakened Fire Slave.
With a wave of his hand, invisible lightning surged, locking the Fire Slave in place. His fingers quickly tapped the Fire Slave's forehead.
In an instant, black lightning shot from Mo Yu's hand, and a strange black lotus mark appeared on the Fire Slave's forehead.
"Seal!"
The moment the symbol took shape, it imprinted itself on the Fire Slave's forehead and quickly sank into its flesh, reaching deep into its mind.
Boom!
As the black lotus symbol entered the Fire Slave's mind, Mo Yu sensed an intense heat radiating from within. Through a different kind of perception, he "saw" a milky white flame bead swirling in the depths of the Fire Slave's consciousness, containing a terrifying amount of energy.
The soul symbol circled around the flame bead, releasing waves of black electrical currents that gradually isolated the bead.
At that moment, Mo Yu felt a connection form between him and the Fire Slave. With a single thought, the Fire Slave lowered its arms and stood beside him like a loyal servant.
"It actually worked!" Mo Yu's face lit up with joy.
If he could control all ten of the Fire Slaves, his forces would grow exponentially. With such an army, even destroying the Soul Hall wouldn't be impossible!
The Dou Saint Fire Slave stood silently next to Mo Yu, its expression blank and its eyes hollow. Only the terrifying energy it emitted hinted at the immense power it held.
"However, this symbol can only control the Fire Slave temporarily. Once the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame regains focus, it will use the flame bead to break the seal and regain control over the Fire Slaves," Mo Yu muttered, his gaze fixed on the Fire Slave.
He knew that to fully control the Fire Slaves, he would have to eliminate the flame beads within their minds, as those beads were the key to the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame's control.
"But while the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame is strong, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder isn't weak either. With time, the Black Lotus can replace the flame bead and become the new control center for the Fire Slave. At that point, the Fire Slave will become my own Thunder Slave," Mo Yu thought to himself.
After pondering for a moment, Mo Yu turned his attention to the ongoing battles.
At that moment, Xiao Yan and Xun'er were steadily gaining the upper hand in their fights, their opponents' flames growing dimmer. It was only a matter of time before they claimed victory.
"Everyone, help me! This is the best time to seal the Demon Flame!"
Suddenly, a thunderous shout erupted from the massive battlefield in the distance.
The Soul Hall Master, his hair disheveled, soared into the sky and slammed his palm into the air. A colossal black formation, tens of thousands of feet wide, appeared in the sky, its center locking onto the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame below.
"Heavenly Net Demon-Sealing Array!"
With a cold shout from the Soul Hall Master, six towering pillars of energy erupted from all around, surging into the formation in the sky.
Whoosh!
The formation trembled, and a massive black beam, covered in mysterious symbols, shot from its center, striking the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame with lightning speed.
"Heavenly Net Fire Refining, turn into the source!" the Soul Hall Master's voice rang out with manic glee, his eyes filled with greed as he gazed down at the trapped Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. There was no way the flame could escape now! (End of Chapter)
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