"If you ever need help, just tell me." Liu Xi smiled softly, then turned to Qing Lin, his tone growing solemn.
"During my seclusion, did the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe make any movements? Now that the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe is settled, once we deal with the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe, Zi Yan's pressure will ease greatly."
At the mention of serious matters, both Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian became grave. After a moment's hesitation, Qing Lin replied, "Things aren't looking good. I don't know what promises the Ancient Void Dragon traitors made, but Huang Tian of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe has personally taken action—and even brought along the First Elder Feng Huang and Second Elder Kun Huang of the Three Phoenix Elders."
The atmosphere grew instantly heavy. Even Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin felt the weight of it, and Liu Xi's expression darkened as well. After all, Huang Tian was one of the greatest anomalies in the entire continent.
In the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe, even the strongest of the old generation—the North Dragon King—had only reached Half-Step 4-Star Dou Saint. The current strongest, Zi Yan, was merely around the 4-Star Dou Saint level.
Yet Huang Tian's Dou Qi cultivation had reached Late 5-Star Dou Saint, and his true combat strength far exceeded his realm. He was a monster capable of sweeping through the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe on his own.
'Has the North Dragon King lost his mind? To summon someone like Huang Tian—is he determined to see his entire tribe wiped out?'
Liu Xi couldn't fathom it. Unless… the North Dragon King possessed some method of suppressing Huang Tian. The only possibility that came to mind was the Dragon Transformation Demonic Array.
The thought made Liu Xi's heart sink. If that fool truly activated the Dragon Transformation Demonic Array, Zi Yan would be in mortal danger.
He stopped walking, took a deep breath, and his eyes grew firm with resolve. No matter who it is—Huang Tian or anyone else—no one will harm Zi Yan while I live.
'5-Star Dou Saint? So what? Worst case, I'll call upon the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree to strike for me. Even a 6-Star Dou Saint would fall!'
"Qing Lin, can you determine the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe's movement schedule?" Liu Xi asked in a low voice.
"That won't be difficult. But… what do we do about Huang Tian?" Qing Lin hesitated, clearly troubled. The strongest among her people, Yao Ming, was only an Early 2-Star Dou Saint. Against a 5-Star Dou Saint, the difference was despair itself.
Beneath Liu Xi's sleeves, his fists clenched tightly, trembling slightly—not from fear, but from excitement. Ever since reaching the Dou Saint realm, he had mostly been overwhelming weaker foes.
Now, he had the chance to face someone stronger—a true whetstone. Whether his blade would shatter or sharpen under this clash, he intended to find out.
"Leave it to me," Liu Xi said firmly.
In the end, the two women could only nod in reluctant agreement.
With the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe now firmly under control, Qing Lin gathered a vast number of high-ranking powerhouses the next morning.
Before the grand hall, the enormous plaza was filled with formidable auras.
The current tribe leader, Yao Ming—an Early 2-Star Dou Saint; the former chief, Yao Xiaotian—a Mid 1-Star Dou Saint; and the former First Elder—a Late 1-Star Dou Saint—stood at the forefront.
Behind them were two Half Saints and more than a hundred Dou Zun experts. This was an astonishing display of power; in the Central Plains, even a sect with one Dou Zun was considered a first-rate force.
Standing before them, Qing Lin's Jade Snake Three-Flower Pupils shimmered with eerie light. Under her gaze, every member of the tribe—including Yao Ming—vanished into the void.
Liu Xi folded his hands behind his back and smiled faintly. Once Qing Lin was ready, he spread his arms wide.
"Let's go. Huang Tian will likely tear open space directly from his territory to enter the void. We'll head to the Void first and intercept them midway."
Both Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian nodded without hesitation. Whether it was dangerous or not, they would face it together with Liu Xi.
Liu Xi's arm slipped around their slender waists—one delicate, one soft—but now was no time to indulge in such distractions. He quickly steadied his mind, and with a thought, faint spatial ripples spread outward, enveloping all three of them.
In the next moment, space twisted violently, and the trio vanished.
Through the endless Void they traveled. The Ancient Void Dragon Tribe's mastery of spatial power allowed them to build their domain entirely within this void—a brilliant and nearly unassailable strategy.
Without a guide familiar with the paths, even Dou Saint experts could wander endlessly, unable to locate the tribe.
But Liu Xi could—because he carried the Dragon Seal Zi Yan had once left on him. It wasn't powerful, but it was enough to sense her presence.
Guided by the seal, Liu Xi reached a stretch of the Void that all travelers to Dragon Island must pass through. Around them stretched infinite darkness—silent, oppressive, and bottomless.
It didn't matter whether they ambushed or not. Against a 5-Star Dou Saint like Huang Tian, stealth meant little.
Pointing toward a spot in the void, Liu Xi said, "Qing Lin, release Yao Ming and the others. Set up the formation here in plain sight. Let's draw the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe right to us."
Qing Lin hesitated for a heartbeat but complied. Her Jade Snake Three-Flower Pupils flared again, releasing waves of blue radiance. Within moments, the figures of Yao Ming and the other powerhouses appeared, their immense auras shaking the Void.
Under Qing Lin's command, they bowed as one. Their eyes were hollow, their expressions solemn, entirely obedient.
"Prepare the Snake Plate Great Formation," Liu Xi commanded. "You three will anchor it. No matter who comes, even if it costs your lives—strike with everything you have. At the very least, cripple them!"
"Yes!"
A thunderous response echoed as Dou Qi surged skyward. The hundreds of elite Dou Zun swiftly took their positions. Even such a formation could trap a Dou Saint for a short time—especially with three Dou Saints anchoring it.
Still, facing Huang Tian—a 5-Star Dou Saint—Qing Lin knew this would be a battle of blood and sacrifice. She was prepared to see every fighter perish if it meant wounding him enough for Liu Xi to strike.
"You two must stay out of this fight," Liu Xi said firmly to Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian. "One—because against a 5-Star Dou Saint, your help won't change anything. Two—because your identities must remain hidden. Even I won't appear as myself this time."
"…Understood."
Both women lowered their heads, disappointment flickering in their eyes. Qing Lin said nothing further, and even though Xiao Yixian was now a 1-Star Dou Saint, she obeyed without protest.
After all, very few in the Central Plains knew Liu Xi had already stepped into the Dou Saint realm. The longer he remained hidden, the greater his advantage in future battles—especially when the time came to contend for the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.
Three days later.
Liu Xi stood in silence within the boundless void. Before him stretched only endless darkness—but he could already sense it. A colossal, suffocating presence was approaching fast, distorting the very fabric of space.
"They're here."
His voice was calm, but his eyes gleamed with anticipation.
Without hesitation, Liu Xi activated his King Kong Glass Body. Golden light surged, and in an instant, his form expanded into a towering figure of pure radiance—majestic, unyielding, and brimming with overwhelming power.
A golden giant stood tall in the void, awaiting the storm to come.
(End of Chapter)
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