As Xiao Yan's terrifying soul power swept through, a previously tranquil area within the Demon Flame Valley finally emitted strange sounds.
A moment later, a crack slowly opened in the earth, and a blood-haired old man clad in a yellow robe draped in skulls swiftly flew out.
The old man's face was gaunt, almost skin and bones, resembling a skeleton at first glance, but his deep-set eyes gleamed with a ghostly light, like will-o'-the-wisps.
Such an appearance would likely frighten an ordinary person, but this old demon was instead terrified upon seeing Xiao Yan.
After all, even though he was considered a formidable expert among Dou Zong powerhouses, he was still no match for a Dou Zun powerhouse.
Upon seeing Xiao Yan's youthful face, the Earth Demon Old Ghost was initially taken aback, then his expression subtly shifted, finally revealing a respectful look.
"Senior, what business do you have with this junior?"
His humble posture caused the elders of Demon Flame Valley, who had been furious, to look on incredulously, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
This Supreme Valley Master and founder of Demon Flame Valley possessed unfathomable cultivation; even in the entire Black Corner Region, it was difficult to find a master comparable to him. Yet now, he was so respectful to a mere youth.
Could this seemingly young fellow be some old monster hiding his true appearance?
Seeing the Earth Demon Old Ghost's pragmatic attitude, Xiao Yan couldn't help but be taken aback.
If someone with even a slightly kind and principled heart were to face such a humble posture, they would likely find it difficult to provoke him.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan's principles were flexible; he wouldn't let someone off just because they were slightly humble.
This old demon was a ruthless villain in his youth, a complete antagonist in the original story. Such a person, even if spared the death penalty, would certainly face severe punishment in front of Xiao Yan.
Once the Flame Alliance established a branch in the Black Corner Region, they would be just missing a watchdog.
Thinking this, Xiao Yan's lips curled into a smile that made the old demon's heart skip a beat.
"I am Xiao Yan, an elder of Canaan Academy. Your people from the Demon Flame Valley have kidnapped an elder of Canaan Academy and dare to demand the Imperial Extreme Pill from me! You're utterly disrespectful!"
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the old demon's eyes twitched.
When did Canaan Academy produce a Dou Zun-level elder?
It seemed that besides Mang Tian Chi, Canaan Academy didn't have any Dou Zun-level experts.
However, no matter how surprised he was, he still showed a slightly apologetic smile to Xiao Yan.
"So it turns out my men were ignorant and offended you, sir. If you have any grudges against them, just kill them. Blame them for being so blind!"
For the old demon, losing a few men was painful, but better than this Dou Zun expert attacking him. No matter
how precious someone else's life was, could it be more valuable than his own?
To his surprise, Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head.
Seeing this, the old demon was taken aback, then gritted his teeth and said, "If senior is afraid of getting their hands dirty, this junior can clean them up for you personally, consider it cleaning up the sect. If senior is still not satisfied, I can even offer a generous gift as compensation."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's smile deepened, but his next words caused the old demon's expression to change.
"A generous gift is quite nice. I've been a bit short on cash lately, and I've heard that your Demon Flame Valley has a rather rich collection. Since you're so sincere, why not give me all the treasures in Demon Flame Valley?"
Xiao Yan's words caused the Earth Demon Old Ghost's face to twitch slightly. He finally understood that this guy wasn't here to seek justice at all.
This guy was here to rob, just like his earlier slogan.
Thinking of this, the Earth Demon Old Ghost finally stopped backing down and looked at Xiao Yan with a slightly gloomy expression.
"Senior, don't you think this is a bit excessive?"
"Excessive?" Xiao Yan shook his head slightly and said calmly, "What's excessive about it? If people from your Demon Flame Valley dare to rob my people, can't I rob them back?"
As he spoke, he looked at the Earth Demon Old Ghost and said something that shocked and angered him.
"I'm currently lacking a servant. Although you're a bit old and ugly, you still possess some strength. Considering your centuries of arduous cultivation, I might give you a chance." Upon hearing
this, the old demon's expression completely changed.
This guy not only wanted to devour the precious wealth of his Demon Flame Valley, but also wanted him to become his servant.
This finally made the old demon, who had been gritting his teeth and enduring for half a day, unable to hold back any longer.
"You're simply going too far!"
The old demon was, after all, a powerful figure in the Black Corner Region, having been a sect leader for over a hundred years. How could he possibly agree to be someone's servant?
Even if the other party was a Dou Zun level expert, so what? If he couldn't beat him, couldn't he at least run away!
With this thought in mind, the old demon's figure exploded in flames in the sky, and then disappeared in a faint spatial fluctuation.
At this moment, the elders of Demon Flame Valley were completely dumbfounded.
The old valley master, the founder of Demon Flame Valley, with unfathomable cultivation, had actually chosen to flee. Just how powerful was that young man?
Could he be a Dou Zun expert?
Ignoring their astonishment, Xiao Yan smiled slightly at the direction where the Earth Demon Old Ghost had disappeared, preparing to make his move, when a faint vibration came from his storage ring.
Xiao Yan flicked his finger, and a small black palace appeared in his palm—the so-called Little Soul Palace.
"Young Master, this kind of petty scoundrel can be handled by the two of us. Why must you personally intervene!" The voice of Venerable Heavenly Fire came from within.
Xiao Yan was taken aback at first, then smiled slightly: "Alright, then I'll give you two a chance to show yourselves."
After saying this, two streams of light flew out from the Little Soul Palace, transforming into two slightly illusory figures in the sky, and then chased after the Earth Demon Old Ghost.
Although Venerable Tianhuo and Youmo are now only soul forms, they were both Dou Zun powerhouses at their peak. Now that their soul power has been fully restored, their strength is probably comparable to an ordinary eight or nine-star Dou Zong.
With their considerable skills, dealing with an old demon was a piece of cake.
A moment later, a ripple appeared in the distance.
As the fluctuations grew stronger, the Earth Demon Old Ghost was quickly forced back by the two, who fought with increasing gusto, one throwing a left hook, the other a kick to the stomach. In just half an incense stick's time, the once peaceful space was cracked.
The Earth Demon Old Ghost was kicked back, his face bruised and swollen.
"Boy, it's an honor for you that my young master is willing to take you as a servant. I hope you won't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
You Mo looked at the Earth Demon Old Ghost with disdain and said, "For ordinary Dou Zong, being able to serve my young master as a dog is already a great honor. You're not even satisfied with being a servant."
Hearing this, the Earth Demon Old Ghost, already injured, was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Little did he know that what You Mo said was absolutely true.
As for Venerable Tianhuo, he wasn't as kind as You Mo.
A chrysanthemum-like smile appeared on his old face, and his gaze towards Xiao Yan was filled with a hint of flattery.
"Young Master, this brat's seven-star Dou Zong body is already enough to hold my soul. Why don't we just kill him now? When I'm resurrected, you'll have an extra Dou Zun warrior under your command!"
He said, rubbing his hands excitedly.
The Earth Demon Old Ghost, who had been filled with grief and indignation, widened his eyes upon hearing this and looked at Venerable Heavenly Fire.
Venerable Heavenly Fire's smile was like a devil in his eyes.
Xiao Yan, upon hearing this, also showed a tempted expression, his gaze towards the Earth Demon Old Ghost filled with peculiar interest.
"You're right. A seven-star Dou Zong is useless anyway, so it's better to use him to resurrect you."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the Earth Demon Old Ghost's forehead was already dripping with cold sweat, while Venerable Heavenly Fire became even more excited.
His soul power was now highly concentrated, sharpening its blade, waiting only for Xiao Yan's command to shatter the Earth Demon Old Ghost's soul on the spot.
Just as Xiao Yan was weighing whether or not to kill the old demon, the old demon, already gripped by the fear of death, finally couldn't hold back any longer.
He used the last of his strength to shout,
"Your Highness! Save me!" As
soon as he finished speaking, Venerable Tianhuo and Youmo's expressions changed drastically, and even Xiao Yan's expression shifted slightly.
With his Spirit Realm soul power, he hadn't even sensed a powerful expert in Demon Flame Valley who could even make the old demon cry out for help.
As the old demon's voice faded, the space behind Xiao Yan suddenly rippled. A jet-black iron chain, adorned with strange runes, surged towards Xiao Yan with terrifying power.
Sensing this power, the hairs on Xiao Yan's body stood on end. The next moment, a bolt of lightning flashed across his body, and he vanished from the spot, along with Youmo and Venerable Tianhuo.
The black chain, like a venomous snake, slashed through space, leaving deep marks wherever it went. After discovering Xiao Yan's disappearance, it didn't pursue, but instead coiled up the Earth Demon Old Ghost.
With the Earth Demon Old Ghost bound by the black chain and hanging to the side, Xiao Yan, who had appeared dozens of miles away, recalled Heavenly Flame Venerable and You Mo into the Small Soul Palace, quietly watching the distant space.
"Soul-Locking Chain, you're a member of the Soul Clan!"
Hearing Xiao Yan's low shout, the black chain paused slightly. Then, with a distortion in space, a graceful
figure emerged. Standing before Xiao Yan was a tall woman clad in black armor.
She had an extremely beautiful oval face, a high and delicate nose, full and red lips, and jet-black hair that reached her waist. Her eyes were bright as crystal, yet held a familiar yet strange quality in them.
The black armor perfectly encased her figure, giving her a heroic and alluring air.
Xiao Yan couldn't recall where he'd seen something like this before. What truly amazed him was the woman's breathtaking beauty.
Even with his vast experience of encountering countless beauties, he couldn't help but be stunned. Among the women he knew, perhaps only Gu Xun'er and Cai Lin could compare.
However, more than her beauty, what astonished him was the woman's affiliation.
"A member of the Soul Clan! And a Soul Clan Saintess?" Xiao Yan
stared intently at the beautiful woman before him, speaking slowly.
Hearing Xiao Yan's question, the woman nodded noncommittally, then a breathtaking smile appeared on her lips.
"What a coincidence. I never expected to encounter someone from the Xiao Clan in a place like this."
"It seems there's nothing more to say between us. Today, we'll settle this once and for all."
Xiao Yan thought to himself, he hadn't expected to encounter a Soul Clan Saintess so soon after the two sages of literature and martial arts left his side.
This is a big fish indeed, but unfortunately, its strength doesn't seem weak. If the Two Saints of Literature and Martial Arts were by his side, he might be able to easily defeat it.
But if he were to rely solely on himself, it would likely be a tough battle.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's gaze became slightly solemn.
The Soul Clan Saintess didn't say much about Xiao Yan's actions, but simply raised her slender, jade-like hand. The next moment, hundreds of pitch-black chains extended from behind her black armor.
The black chains exuded a terrifying aura, obscuring half the sky and causing half of the Demon Flame Valley to slowly dim.
"What a pity. This young master has always been chivalrous towards women, but today I may have to be ruthless." Gazing at the Soul Clan Saintess's exquisitely beautiful face, Xiao Yan sighed slightly. The next moment, surging strange fire erupted forth.
Instantly, the surrounding temperature rose considerably.
"Hehe, the Soul Clan and the Xiao Clan are sworn enemies. Since we've met, a battle is inevitable."
The Soul Clan's Holy Maiden's voice was clear and crisp, her smile widening.
"However, I won't kill you. You possess so many strange flames; you'd be a perfect energy source for me."
As her words fell, hundreds of chains behind her unleashed terrifying power, attacking Xiao Yan's direction. Each chain possessed the power to kill a peak Dou Zong. A great
battle was about to erupt!
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