Chapter 313 The Tragedy of the Weak!
Within the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python clan, not far from the banks of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, Lin Feng sat cross-legged on a giant rock, his breath sending vast amounts of energy into his body. This energy had been
refined through the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, the Yellow Spring Yin Stone, the strange metallic energy flow, the pure energy of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and the chilling power of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs.
Finally, it was absorbed into his body! Thus, the energy he obtained was extremely pure!
This was the supreme cultivation technique Lin Feng had created under the Bodhi Tree through countless lifetimes of reincarnation!
Of course, after entering the Dou Sheng realm, simply absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, even with such a powerful technique, would require Lin Feng to progress for ten or even a hundred years to advance further! Those
who reach the Dou Sheng realm—who among them is lacking in talent?
It can be said that after entering the Dou Sheng realm, the distinction between genius and fool no longer exists.
At least, talent no longer has such a significant impact on this realm!
Opportunity is the crucial factor determining whether you can continue to advance rapidly in the Dou Sheng realm.
If it weren't for the decline of their bloodlines, many imperial clans could probably have remained powerful indefinitely, relying on the small worlds left behind by their Dou Di ancestors.
Lin Feng also had some doubts about the two beings from the Burning Flame Valley and the Pill Tower—the five strongest figures of the Dou Qi Continent.
Did they also possess the bloodline of a Dou Di, or perhaps receive the inheritance of a top-tier expert?
After all, this was a case of falling off a cliff; as long as one survived, they were bound to gain an opportunity.
Countless powerful individuals carved out caves between cliffs, all to leave their own legends!
"Brother Huang Quan, I didn't expect you to be so ruthless when refining your energy!"
Not far from the boulder, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint looked at Lin Feng, whose aura was faintly visible on the boulder, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Hehe, it's just a little bit of essence blood. I can even abandon my physical body!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint naturally understood the teasing tone, and a miniature yellow ancient stele in his hand slowly undulated.
"Brother Huang Quan actually refined his own half-Emperor's body into a supreme treasure! This is truly beyond my expectations!"
If Lin Feng were awake now, he would be extremely shocked. If what the Pure Lotus Demon Saint said was true, this Huang Quan Ancient Stele was actually refined from the Huang Quan Demon Saint's own body!
No wonder this half-Emperor's essence blood could still be maintained after countless years!
"It's a pity that my weapon-refining skills are not up to par. Otherwise, this Huang Quan Ancient Stele could be comparable to a nine-star Dou Sheng!"
The Huang Quan Demon Saint shook his head, expressing his dissatisfaction.
"Hahaha, this is not bad. After all, when weapon-refining techniques were prevalent in ancient times, a magic weapon refined by a half-Emperor would only be equivalent to the strength of a late-stage nine-star Dou Sheng!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint greatly admired the Huang Quan Demon Saint. This guy was not only ruthless enough to refine a supreme treasure with his own body, but he was also able to cultivate the weapon-refining techniques that had survived from ancient times to this extent.
As expected, a half-Emperor must possess extraordinary abilities!
What? I, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, am also a half-Emperor? Those half-Emperors are truly deserving of their reputations!
"However, Lin Feng's accumulation is indeed profound. When I was at his level, I was far weaker!" "
I originally thought that this essence blood could help him reach the late stage of a three-star Dou Sheng, or even a four-star Dou Sheng. Now it seems that it's probably not going to work!"
"The Soul Clan has been forced into this situation, and they will probably fight to the death. If that's the case, Lin Feng won't have much time left to cultivate!"
"Hahaha, there's no need to worry!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint showed no concern whatsoever and revealed his ultimate weapon.
"Brother Huang Quan, do you know the real reason I'm revered as the Pure Lotus Demon Saint?"
"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame? It truly is a rare treasure of heaven and earth!"
Even the Huang Quan Demon Saint, who had cultivated to the half-Emperor level and had many fortuitous encounters that others envied, couldn't help but marvel at the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's incredible luck.
"Back when I failed to break through to the Dou Di realm, I vaguely sensed the evil in Xiao Yao's nature. If left unchecked, the Dou Qi Continent would likely be plunged into boundless darkness!"
At this point, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's playful demeanor vanished, replaced by a somber expression on his strangely handsome face.
"However, Xiao Yao has been with me for many years, so I gave him a chance!"
"Within the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation, he can cleanse himself of his malevolent energy, thus opening the core of the formation."
"And he can quickly comprehend this powerful ancient formation."
"At that time, with the help of this great formation, he can avoid being refined by other powerful beings and roam freely between heaven and earth!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint fell silent. Judging from the news from Zhongzhou over the years, the legend of the Demon Flame still existed.
Xiao Yao's choice was self-evident!
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint, standing to the side, was at a loss for words after learning of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's relationship with the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.
Without the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint might not be so powerful; without the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame might not have grown to such a powerful level.
Or rather, even a strange flame has the risk of premature death!
Before reaching its true peak, if it were known by a powerful figure like the Ancient Primordial Soul Heavenly Emperor,
its intelligence would obviously cease to exist, just like the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, which, although not unique,
has ever been heard of in the countless years of the Dou Qi Continent, having possessed a powerful figure outside the ancient clans?
"With the little demon's years of cultivation and the energy accumulated by the Refining Heaven Ancient Array over the years, Lin Feng will surely be able to quickly enter the ranks of true powerhouses!"
The Purifying Lotus Demon Saint stood with his hands behind his back, turning to look at a certain place in the Central Continent, as if he had already seen an existence remarkably similar to himself.
"As for the little demon, I will seal his memories and let him grow anew."
"Rumble!"
Above the endless mountains, the energy of heaven and earth was instantly disrupted, and a deafening roar resounded through the sky, breaking the somewhat oppressive atmosphere.
Not only were the two remnant souls of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint shocked, but countless eyes secretly watching this place around the Savage Serpent Mountain Range were also stunned by this commotion.
A few months ago, the massive Ten Thousand Serpents Formation and the pair of emerald eyes hanging in the sky had attracted the attention of the entire Beast Domain.
Since then, countless powerful races within the Beast Domain have focused their attention on this place.
The Emerald Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, a natural counter to the serpent race's eye technique, is not just known among the serpent race!
If Lin Feng hadn't stayed here, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, the Tiger Clan, the Elephant Clan, and other races with half-saints would probably have already completely occupied this place.
The brutal fighting and bloodshed during this process, all for the sake of rare treasures, need no further explanation!
"Pigeon Saint, your clan's intelligence network is always excellent. Do you know the name of this powerful figure?" "Tiger Saint, you jest.
Although my Pigeon Clan is scattered throughout the Dou Qi Continent, true Dou Sheng experts are beyond our reach!" Upon hearing this, the several half-saint demonic beasts lurking in the shadows fell silent. Apart from the three supreme demonic beast clans, no other demonic beast clan had ever produced a Dou Sheng-level expert. From beginning to end, they were only powerful clans, not supreme clans! All of this was naturally due to the suppression by the three supreme clans—no, or rather, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Nine Netherworld Python Clan. The Ancient Void Dragon Clan, however, was somewhat strange. This clan was truly arrogant; it only suppressed supreme clans of equal level.
For example, they treated the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, the overlord of the Beast Domain, as food!
It can be said that the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void is an existence detached from the Beast Domain and the concept of the great race of magical beasts!
"Whoosh!"
The secret communication between these magical beasts did not escape the detection of the two remnant souls of half-emperors. However, even remnant souls, not reaching the true level of Dou Sheng, were not taken seriously by them.
A casual strike was enough to wipe them out!
The chaotic world became calm, and the endless energy returned to its respective positions. The earth-shattering momentum completely disappeared in just half an hour.
It seemed as if it had never happened!
"Hahaha, not bad, not bad at all, truly not bad! You actually reached the four-star Dou Sheng level, which is truly beyond my expectations!"
Seeing Lin Feng completely control the energy within his body, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint, who had been watching closely, also laughed loudly, clearly somewhat pleased.
Although he didn't know why, the energy that was originally only enough for Lin Feng to cultivate to the late stage of the three-star Dou Sheng level had actually broken through to the four-star Dou Sheng level.
However, this was clearly more advantageous to them. The faster Lin Feng cultivated, the better he could cope with the potential crisis, and the greater his chances of becoming a Dou Di.
Therefore, their chances of resurrection would naturally be greater. How could they not be overjoyed?
"Brother Huang Quan, I must thank you for your help this time!"
Lin Feng leaped down from the boulder and gave a slight fist salute to Huang Quan Demon Saint. This form of address was at the request of Huang Quan Demon Saint and his companion.
He believed that although the age difference between them, as future Dou Di powerhouses, was indeed quite large,
strength was paramount in the Dou Qi Continent, so addressing him as Brother Huang Quan was sufficient!
"Hahaha, helping you is helping me too, no need to be polite!"
Waving his hand, Huang Quan Demon Saint suddenly changed his tone and said.
"Unfortunately, when I attempted to become a Dou Di, I did so with a death wish, gambling everything. The essence and energy I left behind were truly limited."
"Otherwise, it could have allowed you to directly reach the Seven-Star or even Eight-Star Dou Sheng realm!"
"Uh..."
Lin Feng wanted to offer some flattery, but Huang Quan's words left him speechless.
"Big brother, although it's been refined, it's still your essence and blood."
"Directly reaching the Seven-Star or even Eight-Star Dou Sheng realm—wouldn't that drain you dry?"
Seemingly realizing his ancient joke was a bit lame, Huang Quan turned slightly, one hand behind his back, gazing at the distant sky.
It seemed he had discovered Origin Qi there.
"A Four-Star Dou Sheng, with your accumulated power, and this Heavenly Realm Perfection soul combined with your soul secret techniques, even a typical Five-Star Dou Sheng wouldn't be your match!"
Jinglian Demon Saint, being pragmatic, immediately assessed Lin Feng's combat strength.
"It should be more than that. If Brother Lin Feng's mastery of the Guiyuan Great Sage's secret technique truly allows him to kill a Dou Di while only being a half-Emperor," then "
Lin Feng's combat power should be comparable to a six-star Dou Sheng!"
"The Guiyuan Great Sage, truly an unimaginable genius! If it weren't for the arrival of the extraterrestrial evil race, he would probably be one of the most powerful Dou Di among the many on the Dou Qi Continent!"
"Indeed, I am ashamed of my inferiority!"
The two half-Emperor level demon saints were filled with emotion, leaving Lin Feng speechless. After all, both the deceased Guiyuan Great Sage and the two before him
were at least half-Emperor level figures, while he, a mere four-star Dou Sheng,
could only flaunt his power in front of the Dragon Clan's gatekeeper, the puppet Soul Extinction!
"Brother Lin Feng, with Brother Bodhi enhancing your comprehension and constantly improving your control over power, your understanding of each realm is bound to improve."
"In my opinion, you can continue to improve!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint smiled slightly. "Next, it's my turn to step in!"
"What does Brother Pure Lotus mean?"
"Another thousand years have passed, it's time."
Following the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's gaze, Lin Feng seemed to have thought of something.
"Two moons appear simultaneously, nine stars unite!"
"After a thousand years, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame is finally about to descend upon the world again!"
Deep within the Ancient Realm, in the council hall, most of the Dou Sheng of the Ancient Clan had gathered here.
Surprisingly, besides the people of the Ancient Clan, even Yan Jin and Lei Ying, for some reason, had also come to the Ancient Realm.
"Everyone, with the Demon Flame now appearing, and with all pretense of civility, the Soul Clan might very well send out top experts to subdue the Pure Lotus Demon Flame!"
Gu Yuan sat at the head of the hall, looking at everyone with a serious expression.
"If we are not prepared, and the Soul Clan takes advantage of the situation, after the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame has been refined by the Void Devouring Flame for thousands of years,"
"their injuries will not only heal immediately, but they may also break through to the mid-stage or even late-stage of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm."
"With two of the most powerful Dou Sheng, even if there are many Eight-Star Dou Sheng, we will undoubtedly be defeated!"
"Gu Yuan, why don't we take action directly and suppress this Purifying Lotus Demon Flame?"
Lei Ying's face turned cold, revealing the imposing aura of a late-stage Eight-Star Dou Sheng.
"If the Soul Clan dares to appear, we will immediately launch a great battle and sweep them away in one fell swoop!"
"This is indeed a good opportunity, but let's leave the opportunity to refine the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame to the younger generation!"
Yan Jin nodded, agreeing with Lei Ying's suggestion.
"After suppressing it, whoever among the young people of the various clans has the ability to refine it will be given the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame."
"It can be considered giving the younger generation a chance. We old folks have roamed the world for thousands of years; it's time for us to retire from the stage of history!"
Although still in his prime, Yan Jin planned to retreat behind the scenes and go into seclusion to strive for a breakthrough to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm.
With the exposure of the Soul Clan's conspiracy and the return of the two Eight-Star Dou Sheng of the Dragon Clan, Yan Jin increasingly felt that the Yan Clan's status on the Dou Qi Continent had unknowingly declined.
As for the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, whether the younger generation of the Yan Clan were fortunate enough to obtain it or not, it didn't matter.
As long as he was alive, the Yan Clan wouldn't have fallen into such an embarrassing situation as the Stone Clan.
Although Shi Yan, the patriarch of the Stone Clan, was still a Venerable in this council hall, he hadn't spoken a word from beginning to end.
This was the tragedy of the weak!
Chapter 314. Let's Go!
"Senior Zhugong, Ziyan has been in seclusion for so long, has she still not emerged?"
On Dragon Island, Lin Feng gazed into the depths of the Dragon Tomb, sensing that Ziyan's aura was growing stronger day by day, far surpassing his own at this moment.
"In the history of the Dragon Clan, there are very few instances of Primordial Ancient Dragons or Ancient Heavenly Phoenixes obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit."
Beside Lin Feng, Zhugong and the others stood with their hands behind their backs, also looking into the depths of the Dragon Tomb.
"We are unaware of the ancient Heavenly Phoenix example, and the ancestor of the Dragon Clan who was fortunate enough to consume the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit was also in a somewhat special situation and cannot be compared." "
However, before consuming the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, Princess Ziyan had already reached the peak of the Ninth-Rank Dou Zun stage, and also possessed two Dragon-Phoenix Pills of the Treasure Pill level refined by Dan Yan."
"If you don't have other fortuitous encounters, I'm afraid that when Princess Ziyan emerges from seclusion, her cultivation level will far surpass yours!"
Dragon-Phoenix Pill: Refined by Dan Yan, the ancestor of the Pill Tower, its main ingredients are the Phoenix and Eagle Phoenix from the Three Heavenly Demon Phoenixes at the Dou Sheng level, plus the essence blood of the three Dragon Kings, supplemented with thousands of spiritual herbs to solidify the foundation.
On the day the pill is completed, dragons and phoenixes soar and dance, ranking at the peak of the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill!
Looking at Lin Feng beside him, Zhu Gong's face also showed a hint of surprise.
"I thought you were unmatched under the Bodhi Tree, having achieved the rank of Two-Star Dou Sheng in a single day!"
"Who would have thought you would advance to Four-Star Dou Sheng again in just three to five years?"
"I'm truly getting old!"
"Senior Zhugong, you flatter me. It was just luck!"
Lin Feng waved his hand, his face showing a hint of humility, but inwardly he was overjoyed.
"Who understands this feeling?"
"Uh..."
Several old dragons exchanged glances, not wanting to bother with him if they didn't have important matters to attend to.
"Lin Feng, after discussion within the alliance, we intend to forcibly suppress the Pure Lotus Demon Flame upon its emergence."
Ignoring Lin Feng's antics, Zhugong's expression turned serious.
"We suspect that the Soul Clan will likely mobilize their entire forces to seize the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, using it as resources for the Void Devouring Flame's recovery and even further advancement."
"Therefore, this journey through the Demon Flame Space is extremely dangerous."
"I haven't yet been exposed to the Soul Clan, so I will accompany them, remaining hidden in the shadows."
Zhu Bing continued, a hint of cunning on his face that made Lin Feng feel somewhat dazed.
"Senior Zhu Bing, have you secretly become the Lord of the Soul Palace?"
Zhu Bing, unaware of Lin Feng's thoughts, continued explaining the alliance's plan.
"If the Soul Clan doesn't come, fine; but if they do, it will be the day the Soul Clan is annihilated!"
Lin Feng nodded. Although the plan was crude, it was extremely practical.
"Wait."
At this moment, Lin Feng suddenly remembered something, his expression changing.
"Seniors, what if the Soul Clan goes against the grain and heads to the Demon Abyss instead of the Demon Flame Space?"
"Don't worry, we've already made preparations!"
"Brother Lin, it's been a long time! You're still as impressive as ever!"
On a sandy area where the scorching aura of demonic fire rose, young people from several major imperial clans, led by several white-haired elders, slowly walked over.
"Brother Qingyang, it's been a while. Congratulations on your advancement to Advanced Half-Saint. With your talent, the Battle Saint realm is just around the corner."
Lin Feng glanced at him and knew that Gu Qingyang's realm had reached the peak of Advanced Half-Saint. In at most five years, he could go into seclusion to try to break through.
"Hahaha, I can't compare to Brother Lin. I've only been able to make this progress because of the inheritance of my ancestors."
"Young friend Lin Feng, what is your realm?"
Just then, a hesitant voice sounded beside Gu Qingyang. It was Gu Nanhai, an elder of the Gu Clan whom Lin Feng had met a few times.
He was dressed in a blue robe, and although his hair and beard were all white, he had a somewhat otherworldly air about him.
Presumably, one of the titles of the Three Immortals of the Ancient Clan will be inherited by him in the future.
"Elder Nanhai truly has a good eye. Not bad, you've fortunately advanced to a Four-Star Dou Sheng!"
"What!?" "
A Four-Star Dou Sheng!?"
"Hiss!"
Hearing Lin Feng personally announce his realm, not only Gu Nanhai, Gu Qingyang, Gu Xun'er, and others, but also many elders from the Medicine Clan and the Flame Clan who came with them, were filled with shock.
A Four-Star Dou Sheng! This is not a Four-Star Dou Zhe or a Fourth Stage Dou Qi!
Even if one drinks a bowl of Half-Emperor essence blood every day, takes a Grade Nine Treasure Pill every three days, and comprehends the Dao under the Bodhi Ancient Tree every five days, it is impossible to advance from a High-Level Half-Saint to a Four-Star Dou Sheng in three to five years.
"Young friend Lin Feng, no, Brother Lin, if I remember correctly, it's only been three to five years since you came out of the Heavenly Tomb last time, right?"
Gu Nanhai's beard, which he had maintained for thousands of years, was torn off in one swift motion, without even caring about the pain.
"Even with a Bodhi heart, even with your exceptional talent, your advancement to a two-star Dou Sheng in such a short time is somewhat absurd, isn't it?"
Others, such as Huo Yao of the Fire Clan and Lei Dong of the Thunder Clan, though silent due to unfamiliarity, all secretly expressed their shock through whispered communication.
"Brother Lei Dong, even with your talent, such progress is impossible, isn't it?"
"Brother Huo Yao is joking. Although I have already reached the two-star Dou Sheng level, you know about the Imperial Clan's heritage."
Standing before Detective Lei Luo was none other than Lei Dong, the true prodigy of the Thunder Clan. Rumor had it that he had once proposed to Gu Xun'er.
Although he was more than twice Gu Xun'er's age, for a Dou Sheng, he was incredibly young.
"This Brother Lin Feng, it's said, was a true rogue cultivator before being nurtured by the Dragon Clan and the Pill Tower."
"Even though he went to Canaan Academy, founded by Elder Mang Tianchi of our clan and hailed as the strongest on the continent, everyone knows that this academy was merely a game created by Elder Mang!"
"A four-star Dou Sheng is already considered a true powerhouse on the Dou Qi Continent!"
Lin
Feng, however, was unaware of the younger generation's prodigies from the Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, and other imperial clans. At this moment, he was speaking with nothing but wishful thinking.
"Lin Feng, although I knew long ago that you would immediately surpass me after obtaining the Bodhi Heart, I never expected your talent to be so extraordinary!"
Yao Chen stood in the group, his face full of emotion. In just three to five years, Lin Feng had already reached the four-star Dou Sheng level.
However, this amount of time wasn't even enough for a single period of seclusion for a Dou Sheng!
When he was resurrected and broke through to the Half-Saint realm, Lin Feng was only at the Dou Zun realm. Although he was already quite powerful in the Central Plains, he was nothing compared to Lin Feng
, a Half-Saint. In just a few short years, the world changed dramatically. The Soul Palace, which had dominated the Central Plains, disappeared, and he remained a Half-Saint.
Lin Feng advanced from Dou Zun to a four-star Dou Sheng, and he was still a Half-Saint. Even his precious disciple had now reached the advanced Half-Saint realm. In terms of
pure combat strength, he was still no match for Xiao Yan.
"It's all a matter of chance. Lin Feng owes his current success to Elder Yao's help in the Northwest Continent,"
Lin Feng said meaningfully, glancing subtly at the Yao Clan members.
"If Elder Yao needs any help in the future, Lin Feng will certainly lend a helping hand!"
"Hahaha, in that case, I won't stand on ceremony!"
The old fox, Yao Lao, naturally wouldn't be polite. However, he was also a man of principle; if he truly wanted to put Lin Feng in a difficult position, he wouldn't speak up.
For example, regarding the matter Lin Feng hinted at, if Lin Feng were truly his disciple, it would be fine, but this was something he had to handle personally.
Of course, his hopes still rested on Xiao Yan.
"Although compared to Lin Feng, Xiao Yanzi seems far inferior, among his peers, even compared to the geniuses of many imperial clans, Xiao Yanzi is still in the top tier."
"In a few hundred years, let Xiao Yanzi help me with this grudge!"
Regardless of Yao Chen's thoughts, the Yao clan members in the group looked rather grim.
"Senior Brother Lin Feng, it seems my hope of catching up with you is still too slim!"
Beside Yao Lao and Gu Xun'er, even someone as resolute as Xiao Yan, who had endured the pain of refining multiple strange flames along the way, could
n't help but feel somewhat disheartened.
The gap between a high-level Half-Saint and a four-star Dou Sheng is like an insurmountable chasm!
And when he advances to four-star Dou Sheng, with Lin Feng's talent, he'll probably be close to the legendary Dou Di realm!
As for Dou Di, in the tens of thousands of years of the Dou Qi Continent, there has only been the legendary Tuoshe Ancient Emperor. Even Lin Feng probably can't break through that level, right?
Thinking about it, Xiao Yan became somewhat uncertain. After all, Lin Feng was simply too extraordinary.
So much so that he dared not utter the word "luck" to anyone he met!
"Junior Brother Xiao Yan, don't underestimate yourself. Your destiny is destined for you; it's just that the time hasn't come yet!"
Lin Feng gave Xiao Yan a deep look, his gaze meaningful. Seeing Xiao Yan's thoughtful expression, Lin Feng remained silent.
"The inheritance of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor is destined for you, Junior Brother Xiao Yan!"
As for inheriting it himself, sorry, he truly dared not place himself before a Dou Di.
With the primal energy left by the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Lin Feng was now completely unrestrained. At most, he would only use the power of his father-in-law, Long Xian, to become an Emperor, and then he would use it to guide the primal energy to become an Emperor himself.
"Rumble!"
After waiting for several hours on the Great Wilderness Plains, a massive halo of light, thousands of feet long, suddenly appeared in the sky, and many powerful figures rushed in from afar.
They feared being the last to die!
Indeed, these were at most half-saints, and some hadn't even reached the Transcendent Realm. In Lin Feng's eyes
, they were already bones in a grave the moment they entered the Demon Flame Space!
Meanwhile, within the Desolate Ancient Domain, those rogue cultivators or members of hidden sects who outwardly submitted to Lin Feng, for some reason, heeded his advice and did not come.
"Everyone, it seems the Soul Clan will not be coming this time!"
After waiting for half an hour without seeing any members of the Soul Clan, Lin Feng took flight.
"Since that's the case, let's set off!"
After Lin Feng entered the Demon Flame Space first, the members of the various imperial clans exchanged glances and, without hesitation, leaped into the light circle.
Following closely behind, the Burning Flame Valley Ancestor and the Pill Tower Elder Xiao Yan, among others, immediately followed.
Before long, the land, scorched into glass by the blazing demon flames, was deserted, with only the thousand-foot-long light circle still hanging high in the sky.
"It seems the Soul Clan won't be coming!"
"That's to be expected!"
In a certain space of the Great Wilderness, two powerful figures stood, one ablaze with flames, the other surrounded by Nine Profound Golden Thunder, exuding immense power!
"If they didn't appear here, they're most likely with Brother Gu Yuan. It seems we need to keep a close eye on that space and provide immediate support if anything goes wrong!"
"Speaking of which, who would have thought the Dragon Clan would be so powerful? Besides the two eight-star Dou Sheng, Zhu Gong and Zhu Bing, they even have a nine-star Dou Sheng and an eight-star Dou Sheng!"
"Yes, the Dragon Clan is truly a race favored by Heaven. It's said that the ancient Heavenly Phoenix was incredibly glorious, but ultimately, it was wiped out by the Dragon Clan."
"The current Heavenly Demon Phoenix is merely a hybrid bloodline; it's truly lamentable!"
"Not only top-tier combatants, but also pillars of strength, have been gradually returning in recent years!"
"It seems the Dragon Emperor's bloodline has never faded!"
"I've vaguely heard about this."
"Oh?"
"It's said that the Dragon Clan has produced more than one Dou Di; even the legendary patriarch of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, the legendary Dragon Phoenix, even vaguely surpassed the Dou Di level!"
"What!?"
"No need to be alarmed. Having multiple emperors within a clan wasn't uncommon in ancient times."
"As for the Dragon-Phoenix," Yan Jin hesitated, seemingly unsure, "I only heard about it in some clan gossip; I'm not sure if it's true!"
"It's said to be related to some extraterrestrial race. So much time has passed that even a Dou Sheng's lifespan has become a legend!"
"A Dou Emperor!"
After this inappropriate sigh, the two fell silent.
"Clan leader, are you sure you want to do this?"
In the brightly lit Soul Realm, atop the highest peak, stood the Soul Emperor and many Dou Sheng powerhouses of the Soul Clan.
Besides the Soul Clan's renowned Four Demon Saints and Soul Void Child, these seven-star Dou Shengs, there were four powerful beings hidden within black cloaks, exuding a dense aura of death.
Judging by their aura, they were no weaker than the Three Immortals of the Ancient Clan. What else was the Soul Clan hiding?
"This is news from our clan's spies. Take a look!"
The Soul Emperor stood atop a thousand-foot-tall peak, overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Soul Realm. Although the situation was increasingly unfavorable, his face remained as calm as ever.
It seemed that the Dou Qi Continent was still under his control.
"Xiao Xuan, oh Xiao Xuan, after your death, this dormant Dou Qi Continent has finally become interesting again!"
Indeed, in the Soul Emperor's eyes, apart from Xiao Xuan, no one on the Dou Qi Continent was worthy of being his opponent.
Gu Yuan? Heh, weak, incompetent, and indecisive!
"Gu Yuan, I said it before, a thousand years ago you missed your last chance to kill me."
"The Ancient Clan will ultimately perish due to decay!"
"It seems we must contact the being in the Demon Abyss beforehand. Originally, if the clan leader were to advance to a half-emperor or even a Dou Di, we could directly devour it and seize its inheritance!"
A mysterious figure in black robes, exuding deathly aura, said grimly. Judging from his tone, it seemed he had long harbored plans for the being in the Demon Abyss!
"Clan leader, should we go and subdue that Pure Lotus Demon Flame?"
Hun Xuzi suddenly spoke up, attracting everyone's attention. Hun Tiandi glanced at him inexplicably and thought to himself.
"Void, I didn't expect your hand to have already reached for Hun Xuzi?"
"However, in the face of true power, all underhanded tricks are useless!"
"The moment the Ancient Emperor's Cave opens and you obtain the Emperor Pill will be your death day!"
Void Devouring Flame, who was sitting cross-legged deep in the Soul Realm, seemed to sense something and moved his body, then immersed himself in refining the Dou Di bloodline of the Spirit Clan.
"Let's go!"
315. Leave Chapter 315 to me.
"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame, terrifying indeed!"
Within the demon flame space, all that could be seen was a milky-white flame. If one ignored the intense heat, enough to burn a Dou Sheng alive, it was quite a strange and beautiful sight.
The group walked relatively easily within this demon flame space, after all, even the weakest being here possessed the strength of a high-level Half-Saint.
However, those rogue cultivators or powerful figures from hidden forces in the Central Continent at the front of the demon flame space were sweating profusely.
In fact, several Transcendent Dou Zun had already been incinerated to ashes by the milky-white demon flames without realizing it.
Even so, apart from a few who returned the way they came, most of the group still recklessly charged forward.
"It's impossible to persuade these damned devils!"
Lin Feng shook his head, but didn't bother with anything else, leading the group straight into the depths of the demon flame space.
Although many of the older generation of the imperial clans leading the group were all five-star Dou Sheng level experts, they implicitly respected Lin Feng.
After all, with Lin Feng's talent, he would likely surpass them far within a few decades.
And Lin Feng's backer, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, currently seems to be superior to even the Thunder Clan and the Flame Clan within the alliance, except for the Ancient Clan.
"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame can ignite a person's seven emotions and six desires, even surpassing the Fallen Heart Flame on the Strange Flame Ranking!"
Gu Nanhai, clad in flowing blue robes, solemnly reminded everyone.
"It's alright for now. When facing the demon flame, it's crucial to maintain a calm and focused mind!"
Everyone nodded. The Pure Lotus Demon Flame had appeared many times, and Gu Nanhai, Yao Wangui, and others had encountered it more than once, so they were naturally experienced and had methods to deal with it.
Lin Feng, however, was somewhat distracted, only leaving a portion of his senses outside, his mind sinking into his soul sea to communicate with the Pure Lotus Demon Saint.
"Brother Pure Lotus, when shall we make our move?"
Within Lin Feng's soul sea, several figures stood, secretly observing the various aspects of the demon flame space.
"Let's see if the Soul Clan will intervene before making a decision. Let me also see how Little Demon has changed over the years!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint's expression was somewhat complicated. His relationship with the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was somewhat like that of a father and son, after all, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame had been by his side since the beginning of its sentience.
However, he had no intention of giving it another chance.
The moment he saw this Demon Flame Space, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint knew that his guess was correct; the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was still unchanged.
"Lin Feng, Little Demon has already learned the basics of using Nightmare Heavenly Mist. You have now entered the illusion."
With a flick of his finger, a complex talisman appeared in Lin Feng's mind.
"Taking this opportunity, I can let you witness the Illusionary Dao that I once used to dominate the world!"
"Brother Pure Lotus is truly extraordinary. If it weren't for the lack of Origin Qi, Brother Pure Lotus would probably be a formidable force even among Dou Di!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint looked at the talisman floating in the Sea of Souls, his face full of admiration.
"Brother Huang Quan, you flatter me. Your achievements in the path of the soul are far beyond my reach!"
"Hahahaha."
Watching the two suddenly engage in mutual flattery, Lin Feng sighed again. Perhaps it was a case of heroes recognizing heroes; these two would go on and on whenever they had the chance to praise each other.
In this scene, Lin Feng seemed somewhat superfluous.
"Ahem."
He had no choice but to cough lightly, causing the two to quickly become serious, stand with their hands behind their backs, and adopt the demeanor of a profound and unfathomable half-emperor senior.
"This Nightmare-Breaking Talisman is quite simple; it only requires this."
With the personal instruction of the creator of the Nightmare Heavenly Mist, and the constant blessing of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's enlightenment attributes, Lin Feng himself, a four-star Dou Sheng who had experienced a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation and created his own techniques,
had, in no time, not only mastered the Nightmare-Breaking Talisman but also gained a general understanding of the Nightmare Heavenly Mist.
Although it was still far inferior to the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's personal execution, in just a few short hours, he had already surpassed the Pure Lotus Demon Flame's understanding of thousands of years!
"Brother Bodhi's ability is truly enviable!"
Within their soul seas, both the Yellow Spring Demon Saint and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint expressed their admiration, causing the ancient Bodhi tree, an old rascal of countless millennia, to proudly shake its leaves.
"I finally understand why Brother Bodhi has such difficulty transforming into human form!"
"Oh?"
"Just like the Dou Di bloodline, the higher the bloodline level, the greater the difficulty in breaking through to the Dou Sheng threshold." "
Conversely, for Dou Di descendants with ordinary bloodlines, although cultivation is difficult in the early stages," "the
chances of breaking through to a high-level Half-Saint are much greater. "
"And after reaching the Dou Sheng realm, the bloodline's effect on the realm's enhancement is not as significant!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint nodded, agreeing with this.
"However, these descendants of Dou Di, relying on the methods left by their Dou Di ancestors, can also break through this barrier at an extremely fast speed!"
The two fell silent for a moment, seemingly recalling a time when they competed with the geniuses of the Imperial Clan.
"Why bother, brothers? You'll be resurrected after I become an Emperor!"
"What you should be considering now is your posthumous title. That's the most important thing!" As
the Bodhi aura faded, Lin Feng's soul slowly opened his eyes. Hearing their conversation, he couldn't help but chuckle.
"Hahaha, Lin Feng is absolutely right. The Emperor's title is what we should be considering most!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint laughed heartily, clearly very concerned about his posthumous title.
"Yellow Spring Demon Saint, since that's the case, I will be honored as the Yellow Spring Emperor after I become an Emperor!"
"The Yellow Spring Emperor? That's quite good!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint nodded. Yellow Spring Demon Saint and Yellow Spring Emperor were both incredibly imposing titles.
"Then wouldn't I be the Pure Lotus Emperor? No, no, such a title is clearly unsuitable for my status!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint pressed his temples, somewhat troubled. An Emperor's title was a matter for a lifetime, destined to be passed down through the ages.
If a Dou Di family is to be established, they must all use this as their surname, so we cannot be careless.
Lin Feng's expression was also solemn. Although it was still early, we had to prepare for the matter of the imperial title as soon as possible. If we made a mistake at the last minute and ended up being infamous for all eternity, we would truly have no face to show our faces.
As far as Lin Feng knew, in that endless multiverse, there was a Heavenly Emperor who, in his childhood, had a title that included things like "I love drinking beast milk. "
This led him to insist on ruling over all ages, fearing
even encountering acquaintances! "How about calling him the Nightmare Emperor? Brother Jinglian is skilled in combat techniques, which suits your status!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint chimed in, suddenly having a flash of inspiration and coming up with this imperial title.
"Nightmare Emperor?"
The Jinglian Demon Saint murmured subconsciously, a look of joy gradually appearing in his eyes.
"Excellent! This title will not only make my name known immediately, but it will also spread the word about my abilities!"
*Whoosh!*
The matter of an imperial title was of great concern not only to Lin Feng and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, but also to the Bodhi Ancient Tree, whose intelligence was comparable to that of a human child.
The Bodhi Ancient Tree, now shrunk to the size of a person, swayed incessantly. Then, a wisp of pure energy transformed into a light screen, upon which two large characters were written:
"Azure Emperor!"
"Azure Emperor? Hahaha, with Brother Bodhi's boundless vitality and emerald green body, he is indeed very fitting for the title of Azure Emperor!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint and the others laughed heartily, agreeing with this.
Lin Feng, however, wore a bitter expression; he also desperately wanted the title of Azure Emperor.
As the saying goes, 'If I become the Azure Emperor in the future...'
Hearing their approval, the Bodhi Ancient Tree swayed up and down again, quite pleased with itself.
"Lin Feng, have you decided on your title yet?"
"Not yet. If we follow your naming method, my strongest, uniquely my own, ability is the Five Elements Physique."
Lin Feng rubbed his chin, deep in thought, quite troubled.
"Could it be that he should be honored as the Five Elements Emperor?"
The words left his mouth, but Lin Feng immediately shook his head.
"That name sounds rather rustic, like it comes from some small town, making people look down on it!"
"Well, that's true!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint nodded. The group pondered for a long time, but still couldn't come up with a suitable imperial title for Lin Feng.
"Fine, the Dou Di title is still far beyond my reach. Thinking about these things now is premature!"
After a long time, still unable to think of a powerful imperial title, Lin Feng gave up. For now, he should focus on absorbing and refining the energy of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.
"That's true!"
The Purifying Lotus Demon Saint nodded, taking over.
"In that case, I will personally take action. I want to completely strip the little demon of its energy, seal its memories, and preserve its initial, hazy intelligence."
"This is a huge undertaking!"
Outside, everything was covered in milky-white flames, and dozens of powerful puppets had already surrounded them. The screams of rogue cultivators and reclusive sect members echoed in his ears.
Deep within the Demon Flame Space, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame's face was grim.
"Damn it, this situation is different. How did these damned imperial clans unite!"
Originally, his plan was to make everyone lose their minds unknowingly within the illusion of the Nightmare Heavenly Mist, ultimately turning them into puppets.
Now, with several four- or five-star Dou Sheng from the imperial clans acting together, his half-baked control of the Nightmare Heavenly Mist clearly made it difficult to get them all into the illusion together.
"These guys are manageable, but the key is, their coordinated actions this time—could it be that the imperial clans behind them want to refine me?"
Thinking of this, panic could no longer be suppressed on his handsome face.
"What to do? What should we do?"
"It's all that damned Pure Lotus Demon Saint's fault! If he hadn't sealed me here back then, with my abilities, I would have already advanced to an eight-star or even nine-star Dou Sheng!"
"Then, with my abilities, where in this vast Dou Qi Continent couldn't I go?"
Unaware of Pure Lotus Demon Flame's hysteria, Lin Feng struck out with a palm, repelling a puppet wielding a blood-red giant axe.
With a light tap of his right hand, he rapidly drew talismans in the void. In Xiao Yan and the others' eyes, a talisman imbued with nightmare energy quickly formed.
Then, the talisman multiplied, then multiplied again, and in the blink of an eye, dozens of talismans appeared, imprinted on the foreheads of numerous puppets.
In an instant, they merged into their minds.
"Nightmare-Breaking Talisman!!!"
"No, how could you possibly have a Nightmare-Breaking Talisman?"
Just as Gu Nanhai was staring intently at the man wielding the blood-red giant axe, frowning in thought, an angry shout interrupted his train of thought.
Following the sound, everyone looked and saw an exceptionally handsome man appear in the void, dressed in a milky-white robe, sitting on a throne forged from flames.
He truly resembled a supreme being! However
, the urgency and agitation on his face betrayed his lack of confidence.
"You damned bastard, speak! That Pure Lotus Demon Saint, I saw him die with my own eyes! He left no legacy!"
"How could you? How dare you learn his Illusionary Path? This belongs to me! I fought for him for thousands of years; this is what I deserve!"
These words immediately revealed the handsome man's identity: the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, suppressed here by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint.
"Delay will only bring trouble!"
"Everyone, since the Pure Lotus Demon Flame has appeared, let us all join forces and suppress it!"
Looking at the Pure Lotus Demon Flame in the sky, Gu Nanhai abandoned any thought about the identity of the figure wielding the blood-red axe. At this moment, capturing the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was the top priority!
"Brother Nanhai is absolutely right. In that case, let us old bones lend a hand to the young people!"
The elder leading the Lei Clan clenched his enormous fist, his aged face surprisingly covered in a thick layer of flesh.
"It seems that the higher the cultivation level of a Lei Clan cultivator, the more rugged their flesh becomes."
"I wonder if the women of the Lei Clan are the same?"
Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but wonder, as he had never seen a female Lei Clan member before. "Could it be as I suspect?"
"A master approaching the level of a six-star Dou Sheng, and with a rare treasure like the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, even if we join forces, we cannot be careless!"
The expert from the Shi Clan had a serious expression. He was Shi Zhongtian, the second strongest expert in the Shi Clan after the clan leader Shi Yan, and ranked at the early stage of the five-star Dou Sheng realm.
Since it was an alliance, although the Shi Clan was weaker, no one forced the Shi Clan experts to come. Shi Yan had sent Shi Zhongtian instead.
Otherwise, the Shi Clan's status would become increasingly humble.
"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame is a terrifying existence, ranked third on the Strange Flame Ranking, and it is unique!"
After gesturing for Yao Tian and the others to step back, Yao Wangui of the Yao Clan looked solemnly at the still somewhat manic, handsome man in the sky.
"What's most terrifying is that it has also obtained the inheritance of that half-emperor from back then. Even if its skills are not perfected, we cannot be careless!"
"One careless move could lead to death!"
Although Yao Wangui was extremely arrogant when facing Yao Chen, he knew exactly what to do in the face of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, which was stronger than him and could even take his life.
"Leave the Pure Lotus Demon Flame to me!"
Chapter 316. Your Excellency is...
Just as everyone's expressions turned serious, preparing to unleash their most powerful techniques to defeat the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame in one fell swoop, a domineering voice rang in their ears.
"Who are you?"
Upon seeing the figure appear beside Lin Feng, Gu Nanhai's face showed a mixture of curiosity and wariness.
"Purifying Lotus Demon Saint, impossible, absolutely impossible!?"
Before the figure, radiating a dazzling light and invisible to the eye, could answer, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame in the sky erupted in utter fury.
"You are already dead, killed by my backlash, how could you still be alive?" The
Purifying Lotus Demon Flame was filled with rage, and countless milky-white flames erupted in all directions within its demon flame space, causing the vast space to tremble.
Even the ten Battle Saint puppets controlled by Lin Feng using the Nightmare-Breaking Talisman were showing signs of movement. Seeing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but point out again, strengthening the seal.
"It seems that, thanks to the accumulation of countless years within the Demon Flame Space, although the Pure Lotus Demon Flame's understanding of the Illusion Path isn't particularly profound, it's still far beyond what I can match."
Lin Feng stroked his chin, deep in thought.
"It seems I still need to cultivate under Brother Bodhi's tree for a few more hours!"
As for the threat of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, Lin Feng wasn't worried at all. With Brother Pure Lotus around, this demon flame couldn't cause any trouble.
Leaving Lin Feng aside, in the sky, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame's handsome face shifted between fear, anger, and despair, changing in countless ways.
Finally, it transformed into endless rage!
"It seems that after being controlled by you for thousands of years, I still bear the scars!"
Despite being the hottest strange fire in the world, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame's face was now filled with coldness.
"You are definitely dead. The backlash from failing to break through to Dou Di, plus my outburst within you!"
"Leaving behind this power, enough to seal an eight-star or even nine-star Dou Sheng, is already your limit. After all, you're not a true Dou Di!"
"Thousands of years have passed. How much energy does this rootless, wandering remnant soul still possess?"
As he spoke, a hint of mockery appeared on his face, but deep within his eyes lay utter madness.
"If I devour and refine this remnant soul of yours, hahaha, from now on, I will be the true Pure Lotus Demon Saint, and I will become a Half-Emperor."
"Even stronger than you!"
"Hahahaha."
A maniacal laugh echoed throughout the Demon Fire Space, countless milky-white flames danced wildly, and a terrifying heat swept over, causing everyone's expressions to change drastically.
However, the elders of the various imperial clans, including Gu Nanhai, stared intently at the radiant figure before Lin Feng.
Each of them wore an expression of disbelief. Could this mysterious person truly be the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, a figure from countless ages ago, a Half-Emperor?
What was the relationship between him and Lin Feng?
"Alas,"
the figure shrouded in rosy light slowly raised his head, letting out a long sigh. The rosy light on his body gradually faded, revealing a face as handsome as the one in the sky.
Strangely, the two looked exactly alike; the only difference was that one was mad, while the other was as calm as still water.
"The Pure Lotus Demon Saint, a half-Emperor level figure, far surpasses the clan leader and the Soul Emperor. Even if he is only a remnant soul, he is beyond our comprehension!"
Upon seeing the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's face, Gu Nanhai's tense body slowly relaxed. As for worrying that the Pure Lotus Demon Saint would kill them,
well, even a half-Emperor with only a remnant soul couldn't kill many five-star Dou Shengs instantly.
Gu Yuan could arrive to provide support in just a few breaths!
"A half-Emperor! After reaching the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, this is the next step, the closest being to a Dou Di."
"Even in the records of my Lei Clan, such figures are highly revered!"
"A half-Emperor!"
Yao Wangui looked at the departing figure of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, his face filled with complex emotions. Even the strongest member of the Yao Clan, Clan Chief Yao Dan, was only a Seven-Star Dou Sheng.
A half-Emperor, such a terrifying existence, could wipe out an entire clan
single-handedly! "Faced with such an existence, even activating the clan's protective formation would be futile!"
"Little demon, after thousands of years, you still disappoint me as always!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint looked at the figure in the sky, fragments of time flashing in his eyes, which had witnessed countless years.
"When I first met you, your innocent and bewildered appearance still echoes in my mind!"
"No need for further words!"
Feeling he had seen through the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, his eyes were now filled with murderous intent.
"When we are united again, I will reminisce about those days!"
"Come forth, Demon Flame Statue!"
Even with only a remnant soul remaining, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, having accompanied the Pure Lotus Demon Saint for thousands of years, deeply understood his power.
With a single move, countless milky-white flames within the vast Demon Flame Space converged upon him.
In the blink of an eye, they coalesced into a flame statue nearly ten thousand feet tall!
"Old man, this move was developed by you back then to simulate the body of a Dou Di. Now, let you personally taste the power of this Demon Flame Statue!"
"Die!" "
Demon Flame Statue, it's been thousands of years!"
Looking at the nearly ten-thousand-foot-tall Demon Flame Statue that seemed to support the heavens and earth, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's small body remained unmoved. Instead, he gazed at this familiar scene with a face full of emotion.
"Since that's the case, then die under this divine statue's fist!"
At nearly ten thousand feet high, even a Dou Sheng would feel incredibly oppressed upon seeing it, let alone with countless terrifying milky-white Pure Lotus Demon Flames coiling around its body.
However, standing atop the statue's head, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame felt an increasing sense of oppression.
Sure enough, the next second, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint slightly raised its right hand, accompanied by a massive ancient formation suddenly appearing between heaven and earth!
"The Refining Heaven Ancient Formation!!!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Flame's voice rang out through gritted teeth. He knew that even after countless years of refinement, the true control of this Refining Heaven Ancient Formation was still not in his hands!
"Even if you can still control the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation, so what? The power of the Demon Flame Divine Statue isn't much weaker than it."
"And you old bastard, I don't believe you're still as powerful as you were back then!"
The instant the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation appeared, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame withdrew the fiery fist that the statue was about to unleash. Standing atop the statue, it stood ready, not daring to be careless.
Clearly, no matter how arrogant its words, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's power had already penetrated deep into the source of its strange fire!
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint ignored its clamor; its earlier restraint was merely out of nostalgia!
After refining its power and sealing its memories, there would be plenty of time for it to teach it again.
"Refining Heaven Ancient Formation, activate!"
The right hand slowly rose, and two massive ancient formations, each tens of thousands of feet in size, began to slowly rotate around the nearly ten-thousand-foot-tall demon flame statue.
"Lin Feng, watch closely, this is my signature move!"
Lin Feng stood beside the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, his eyes fixed on it. His soul power, at the peak of the Heavenly Realm, was operating at full capacity. Deep within his soul sea, the Bodhi Ancient Tree released streams of pure energy, enhancing his comprehension.
At that moment, he indeed discovered that the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation was rotating in opposite directions, one up and one down.
As it operated, all the energy between heaven and earth was drawn in and flowed into the grand formation.
The nearly ten-thousand-foot-tall demonic fire statue seemed to be controlled by an invisible force; even the slightest movement required a tremendous amount of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire's energy.
"Old bastard, you've been dead for so many years, yet you still won't let me go! I'll fight you to the death!"
Having followed the Pure Lotus Demon Saint for thousands of years and knowing his temperament well, the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire didn't beg for mercy; instead, it began to burn its source energy.
"Demon Fire Annihilates the World!" The figure
standing atop the demonic fire statue instantly exploded, transforming into countless milky-white flames that instantly merged into the demonic fire statue.
The enormous statue suddenly opened its massive maw, uncontrollably spewing out countless milky-white flames.
"Old bastard, die!"
The enormous fire statue instantly leaped up, actually breaking free of the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation's restraints, seemingly about to turn the tables.
"Refining Heaven Ancient Formation, rotate!"
Lin Feng stood beside the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, but his expression was unreadable.
All that could be seen was the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's raised right hand instantly pressing down, accompanied by the massive Refining Heaven Ancient Array, tens of thousands of feet in size, suddenly reappearing above and below the colossal statue, enveloping it.
In an instant, the arrays above and below began to accelerate, reaching a terrifying speed that even Lin Feng, with his Great Perfection Heaven Realm soul power, could barely perceive.
"Ah!"
From deep within the colossal statue came the painful wail of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, shaking the vast Demon Flame Space.
"Old man, spare me, my essence, ah!"
No matter how the Pure Lotus Demon Flame begged and cursed, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint remained silent, focusing all his energy on operating the Refining Heaven Ancient Array.
"Old man, I have accompanied you for thousands of years, fought for you, and made your name resound throughout the world, and this is how you treat me? You deserve to die a horrible death!"
"Hahahaha."
"It was indeed the right thing for me to turn against you back then, to blow you up, you heartless old man, ah!"
Realizing the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's ruthlessness, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame stopped begging for mercy and began cursing with all its might.
Lin Feng and the others remained silent, quietly observing the Half-Emperor's methods.
Several hours later, the tens of thousands of feet tall Refining Heaven Ancient Array gradually stopped rotating and finally slowly disappeared into the world.
What appeared before everyone's eyes was no longer the nearly ten-thousand-foot-tall Demon Fire God statue, nor the Pure Lotus Demon Fire that bore an extremely similar appearance to the Pure Lotus Demon Saint.
Instead, there were two energy clusters emitting a milky white halo. Lin Feng, with his sharp eyes, noticed that inside one of the energy clusters was actually a chubby little baby wearing a milky white bib.
Its eyes were innocent, looking at everyone with a mixture of curiosity and confusion.
The other cluster of light was the vast source of the Demon Fire, its boundless energy moving even a mid-level Dou Sheng like Gu Nanhai.
"This one, the show is over. You may leave now!"
With that, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint waved his hand, and everyone, whether a Half-Saint like Xiao Yan or a mid-level Dou Sheng like Gu Nanhai and Yao Wangui, was irresistibly thrown out of the Demon Fire Space.
Even the ten Dou Sheng puppets controlled by the Pure Lotus Demon Flame were thrown out by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, and the control of the Nightmare Heavenly Mist was also released in the process.
In the blink of an eye, only Lin Feng and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint remained within the Demon Flame Space.
"Lin Feng, although my progress has been slow over the years, I have still reached the level of a six-star Dou Sheng."
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint gently teased the chubby child wearing a milky-white bib with his right hand as he explained to Lin Feng.
"Although it was slightly reduced to preserve my original spirit, after you refine it, it will be enough for you to enter the late stage of a six-star Dou Sheng!"
"Thank you, Brother Pure Lotus!"
Lin Feng cupped his hands slightly, even though the two were already in a partnership of interests, he still had to be polite at this moment.
"No need to be polite!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint waved his hand, and a strange look suddenly appeared on his face as he looked at Lin Feng rather oddly.
"However, I have another method, if you're not afraid of death."
"Not only can you quickly refine the essence of the demonic fire, but you can also refine the power accumulated over thousands of years in the vast demonic fire space." "
In this way, it's even possible to enter the late stage of a six-star Dou Sheng, or even break through to a seven-star Dou Sheng."
"How about it," the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's face held a hint of mockery, as if wanting to see Lin Feng's fear, "This can save you a lot of time!"
Lin Feng's lips twitched; it was truly rare to see the Pure Lotus Demon Saint like this.
"Burning my body with demonic fire?"
Lin Feng gritted his teeth, his face hardening, "Let's do it!"
"Sizzle."
Without hesitation, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's massive Refining Heaven Ancient Array, tens of thousands of feet in size, reappeared, instantly enveloping Lin Feng and the essence of the demonic fire, their top and bottom beginning to slowly rotate in opposite directions.
At the same time, within the vast space, the power accumulated by the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire over countless years surged wildly into the array.
Outside the grand formation, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, holding a sleeping child in one arm, watched Lin Feng being burned by the strange fire within the formation, muttering to himself.
"The Heaven-Refining Ancient Formation can refine the heavens, and it can also refine people!"
"Lin Feng, this time you can not only rapidly increase your strength, but also completely integrate the power of your Five Elements physique."
"With Brother Bodhi's help, although you created your own cultivation technique, the hidden injuries caused by the incompatibility of your technique over the years are lurking deep within your body."
"You must have noticed this!"
"Hopefully, you can transform from a pupa into a butterfly!"
Meanwhile, outside the Demon Fire Space, Xiao Yan and Gu Nanhai's group exchanged bewildered glances, still unaware of what had happened.
"Where did I come from?"
A hoarse voice rang in their ears; it was the gaunt man wielding the blood-red axe, his face filled with confusion.
Gu Nanhai and the others, who were about to discuss their doubts, heard the mysterious man, exuding a murderous aura, speak. Their expressions hardened, they exchanged glances, and nodded.
Finally, Gu Nanhai spoke first.
"I am Gu Nanhai of the Gu Clan. May I ask who you are?"
"Gu Nanhai!?"
chapter 317 Waiting
A hoarse voice echoed across the still scorching wasteland. The man, exuding an aura of bloodlust, gripped the great axe in his hand, seemingly familiar with the name.
"Gu Nanhai, Gu... is he a member of the Ancient Clan?"
Though his clothes were ordinary, the aura of this mysterious axe-wielding man was terrifying.
Even Gu Nanhai felt a crimson light tearing through the sky when their gazes met, as if he could be killed at any moment!
"Ancient Clan, Imperial Clan... it seems I am also a member of the Imperial Clan. Who am I?"
The demonic fire descends once every thousand years, and this mysterious man had been controlled by the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire for countless years, never interacting with anyone, his expression unchangingly stiff.
"I remember now!"
Gu Nanhai stared at the man, especially the crimson axe on his body, stroked his beard thoughtfully, and suddenly shouted.
"Elder Nanhai, who is this senior?"
"Xiao Chen, you are Blood Axe Xiao Chen, one of the six heroes of the Xiao Clan who mysteriously disappeared back then!"
Gu Nanhai was shocked, looking at the ordinary figure in front of him, feeling extremely incredulous.
The six heroes of the Xiao Clan back then were incredibly powerful. Each of them was a Dou Sheng who could dominate the heavens and the earth, and even the lowest level was a mid-level Dou Sheng!
"That's right, no wonder you were nowhere to be seen on the day the Xiao Clan was wiped out. It turns out you were trapped here!"
Gu Nanhai and the others revealed their understanding. If they hadn't been trapped here, with Xiao Chen's strength, they might have been able to turn the tide.
Today, perhaps the Soul Clan wouldn't exist!
"What!?"
"You said the Xiao Clan was wiped out? How is that possible? With Brother Xiao Xuan here, who on the Dou Qi Continent could wipe out my Xiao Clan? Gu Nanhai, say it again!!"
After recovering, Xiao Chen was immediately incredulous. The Xiao Clan had Xiao Xuan, the strongest person on the Dou Qi Continent, and yet they were wiped out. This was unimaginable.
Thinking it was a conspiracy by Gu Nanhai, Xiao Chen immediately reached for his blood-red axe. Behind him, a blood-red horizon piercing the heavens and earth flickered in and out of sight.
If Gu Nanhai's answer was even slightly wrong, he would likely be cleaved in two in the next instant.
This was the domineering power of Xiao Chen of the Xiao Clan!
Yao Wangui and the others, before they could even gasp and contribute to the greenhouse effect of the Dou Qi Continent, were terrified by this scene.
The legendary reputation of Blood Axe Xiao Chen, one of the six heroes of the Xiao Clan, remained deeply etched in their minds even after thousands of years.
At this moment, staring at the blood-red horizon, Gu Nanhai and the others all wore serious expressions, not daring to be careless.
"Xiao Yan, you should speak!"
As if remembering something, Gu Nanhai turned around and said to Xiao Yan, whose expression had drastically changed and whose face was rapidly shifting, not far away.
"Xiao Yan, Xiao?"
Hearing Gu Nanhai's words, Xiao Chen subconsciously loosened his grip on the blood-red axe, and the blood-red line piercing the sky behind him gradually faded.
Judging from his gradually dimming gaze, this domineering and extremely powerful figure had already vaguely guessed something in a short period of time.
"Demon fire, the Pure Lotus Demon Fire, such a treasure, yet no strong members of the Xiao Clan have come. Could it be...?"
"Buzz."
Behind the crowd, Xiao Yan looked at the man in front of him whose bloodline was faintly connected to his, his expression complicated. Unconsciously, he used the Heavenly Fire Three Transformations.
"Xiao!"
With each stroke, the Xiao Clan's clan mark appeared before everyone's eyes, causing the slightly silent Xiao Chen to instantly raise his head, his sharp gaze fixed on Xiao Yan.
Or rather, the Xiao character mark on Xiao Chen's forehead, a similar mark also appeared on Xiao Chen's forehead, shining brightly!
"The Xiao Clan's clan mark!?"
Among the crowd, someone from an unknown clan looked at the mark that was both unfamiliar and familiar, and unconsciously murmured.
"Younger generation of the Xiao Clan, I am Xiao Chen!"
After thousands of years, the first thing Su Xing learned was the destruction of his once-proud clan. His elder brother, Xiao Xuan, who had traversed the endless mountains and rivers of the Dou Qi Continent, must have perished in the flow of time.
The pain in Xiao Chen's heart was unimaginable!
At this moment, to see another outstanding younger generation member who could inscribe the complete clan emblem, his joy was beyond words.
"Younger generation, please tell me about the Xiao Clan today for the sake of this sinner!"
Xiao Chen's face tried his best to appear gentle, but his face, stiffened for thousands of years, made this gesture somewhat unnatural.
Or rather, he had never been so gentle in his entire life.
"Ancestor, the Xiao Clan..."
Apart from the many reclusive powerhouses who entered the Demon Flame Space with him, and the nine Dou Sheng who had been trapped for countless millennia, no one knew what had happened on the Demon Flame Plain.
During the conversation, Xiao Chen didn't erupt in anger again, only remaining silent.
Everyone knew that less than a month after returning to the Starfall Pavilion, he had gone to the Ancient Clan.
After returning, he taught Xiao Yan some key points for breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm before leaving.
He left Xiao Yan and the others with only one sentence:
"I'm going to find the Strange Fire, hoping to rekindle the glory of the Xiao Clan."
More than half a year had passed since the Demonic Fire appeared, and the fiery aura on the endless Demonic Fire Plains had gradually subsided.
According to the Dan Tower experts and Dragon Clan experts guarding this place, the Demonic Fire would completely dissipate in just over a year.
Of course, the power of the Demonic Fire, released in that instant, greatly altered the landscape of the Great Wilderness.
In just half a year, Hei Qing had personally witnessed countless fire-attribute natural treasures being born.
Some were even powerful enough to affect Dou Wang realm experts, and as time went on, the power of these natural treasures would grow stronger.
After reaching its peak, it gradually weakened, eventually being covered again by the vitality emanating from the depths of the earth.
This process might take a hundred years, or even a thousand years. The third-ranked flame on the Strange Flame Ranking is indeed that domineering!
"Tongxuan, what realm do you think Lin Feng will reach after he emerges from seclusion this time?"
Hei Qing, chewing on a magical beast leg bone that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, looked at Lin Feng with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Hei Qing had known Lin Feng since he entered the Central Continent when Lin Feng was still at the Dou Zun realm.
Back then, although he respected Lin Feng to some extent, it was only because of Lin Feng's slight talent in alchemy and his close relationship with Princess Zi Yan!
Who would have thought that in just ten short years, Lin Feng would advance so rapidly, like a rocket?
To this day, he has completely exceeded his expectations.
"When you first entered the Dou Zun realm, I was already an eight-star Dou Zun. You have already entered the four-star Dou Sheng realm, and I am still just a Dou Zun."
Hei Qing's mind was filled with questions.
"Could this be the difference between a genius and an ordinary dragon?"
"Elder Hei Qing, what you're asking is also what I've been wondering about!"
Elder Tongxuan of the Ancient Clan, dressed in a gray robe, stood on a certain spot on the great plain, gazing at the enormous light and shadow in the sky, his face full of emotion.
"When I first met Master Lin Feng, I knew he was no ordinary person."
Tongxuan recalled the scene of his first meeting with Lin Feng at the Ancient Clan's coming-of-age ceremony.
"At that time, although he was also an extremely talented genius, his future achievements would still be inferior to Miss Xun'er's!"
Hei Qing did not refute this. Before Lin Feng became a Dou Sheng, everyone believed that Gu Xun'er, with her divine bloodline, would ultimately surpass Lin Feng's achievements.
"Until Master Lin Feng finished his journey to the Heavenly Tomb, and actually reached the advanced half-saint level in just half a year, or three years in the Heavenly Tomb, I was somewhat unable to see through it!"
"However, just how difficult is the threshold between half-saint and Dou Sheng? I have spent a thousand years and still haven't broken through, you can imagine!"
Hei Qing glanced silently at Tong Xuan beside him, secretly pondering, "Could it be that you, old man, have too poor talent?"
Of course, Hei Qing didn't actually say such hurtful words, not because he was afraid of offending Tong Xuan,
but because their talents were only about the same, so there was no need for the pot calling the kettle black.
"It wasn't until I received the mission to guard the tomb that I learned that Master Lin Feng had already reached the four-star Dou Sheng level."
"Four-star Dou Sheng, perhaps, I will never reach that level before I die!"
Hei Qing remained silent. Even though he was still young, and with the long lifespan of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, he could still live for a long time, he was still not confident of achieving the four-star Dou Sheng level.
Even Elder Qingshan, without the rare and precious materials brought back by Elder Zhugong, might have been stuck at the late stage of the Two-Star Dou Sheng realm, unable to progress any further!
"Perhaps, only when Princess Ziyan achieves the Supreme Dragon Phoenix realm and breaks through to the Dou Di realm can my long-dormant dragon blood boil again!" After
this topic was raised, the two fell silent.
For a long time, neither spoke again, both tacitly looking up at the huge halo in the sky, waiting for that prodigy to be born!
"Brother Gu Yuan, we have waited for a year, and the Soul Clan still hasn't made a move. Could it be that they have really given up?"
In a certain dark region, endless demonic energy roamed freely. The demonic aura made it difficult for even ferocious demonic beasts to survive.
This was the most dangerous forbidden area on the Dou Di Continent—the Demon Abyss!
At this moment, a questioning voice came from a certain alien space deep within the Demon Abyss.
"Brother Yan, please calm down. I have been Soul Emperor's adversary for thousands of years and know him extremely well!"
Gu Yuan slowly turned around, his Emperor-level soul power silently sensing the alternate space around the Demon Abyss, trying to find Soul Emperor's trace.
"The Demon Abyss erupts every five hundred years, at which time its power expands dramatically."
"Then, after being suppressed by some mysterious power of heaven and earth, the Demon Abyss will calm down."
"If you want to release the evil race deep within the Demon Abyss, you only have one chance every five hundred years. The Soul Clan is currently suppressed by our combined forces."
"Soul Emperor will not let this opportunity pass, just like," Gu Yuan paused for a moment before continuing, "when he used the entire Soul Clan's power to suppress Xiao Xuan, who failed to break through to Dou Di!"
Yan Jin, Lei Ying, and the others were all silent. Mentioning Xiao Xuan, everyone felt a mixture of admiration, fear, and regret.
After a long while, Gu Yuan finally spoke, his tone tinged with surprise.
"Who would have thought that the two Ancient Void Dragons would be suppressing the alien race deep within this Demon Abyss? It's truly unexpected!"
"Indeed, one is an eight-star Dou Sheng, and the other is a nine-star Dou Sheng. It's unimaginable how powerful the Ancient Void Dragon clan must have been at its peak!"
Lei Ying's face was full of apprehension. Even he, with his warlike nature, knew that an overly powerful race was clearly detrimental to unity.
Not only him, but Gu Yuan and Yan Jin also understood this tacitly.
However, with the Soul Clan possessing the inheritance of the Devouring Spirit King, and facing the imminent threat of annihilation, no one had the mind to consider such matters. Moreover
, even if the major imperial clans joined forces, they might not be able to suppress the Ancient Void Dragons.
The Ancient Void Dragon clan's manipulation of space was beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Apart from the legendary Dou Di, with the control of the two eight-star Dou Shengs, Zhu Gong and Zhu Bing, no one could lock onto the Dragon Island that floated freely in the endless void of the Dou Qi Continent.
Moreover, although the Dragon Clan possessed the domineering nature of an imperial clan, they had little interest in conquering the continent.
This dispelled the apprehension in their hearts!
"It's a pity that Zhu Gong and Zhu Bing aren't here. Otherwise, we could contact them and inform them of the Soul Clan's plans, allowing us to wait and see!"
Yan Jin's tone carried a hint of doubt. As allies, they had many thoughts they couldn't express.
However, with the Soul Clan, an unparalleled enemy, as their leader, they were certainly not so shallow. Yet
, after sending the message back to Dragon Island, they received a reply that sounded like, "I'm busy, I don't have time right now. "
This clearly revealed something strange!
"Regardless, the evil race in the Demon Abyss is the Soul Clan's last resort for a comeback. We must hold this place!"
Lei Ying clenched his enormous fist, his muscular body rippled, and wisps of Nine Profound Golden Lightning swirled around him, yet it didn't cause the slightest ripple in the surroundings.
Clearly, he was afraid of attracting the attention of the Soul Emperor!
"Let's wait patiently!"
Gu Yuan slowly closed his eyes, concentrating intently. Among the group, his task was paramount; he not only had to conceal everyone's auras to the best of his ability but also subtly probe the surroundings.
"The Soul Emperor isn't one to lose his temper easily. To deal with him, we must be even more patient than him!"
"This time, the advantage is with us!"
Yan Jin and Lei Ying exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement, closing their eyes to prepare for the Soul Clan's appearance before unleashing a powerful attack!
Somewhere in the Demon Abyss, Gu Yuan and his group had been waiting for nearly a year for the Soul Clan members, who were all hidden inside a cave.
They were completely concealing their auras; if one were to probe them with soul power, they would surely find that these people were as if they were dead, devoid of any life force.
"Gu Yuan, my old rival, I knew you would be here."
Among the many figures, the Soul Emperor, dressed in white, had his eyes half-open and half-closed, his soul power also emanating from him.
Compared to Gu Yuan's methods, the Soul Emperor, born into the Soul Clan, seemed to possess a more sophisticated mastery of soul power.
Strands of soul power, completely uncontrolled, were carried by a gentle breeze, unknowingly entering a mysterious realm.
"When I awaken the beings within the Demon Abyss, that will be the time of your demise!"
(End of Chapter)