"Xiao Yan, divide the waves and devour!"
Xiao Yan's strength had now reached the peak of a nine-star Dou Master. Controlled by Yao Lao, whose soul had been almost completely healed with Xiao Ting's help, he could unleash power comparable to a mid-stage Dou Ancestor.
The ruler who had obtained the power of the Bone Chilling Flame tore through the heavenly stairs and sent a shining white blade dozens of feet long flying toward Old Ground Demon Ghost.
"Condensed Profound Ice Sword!"
Old Ground Demon Ghost raised both hands and formed a seal, channeling all his Battle Qi into his staff. The staff immediately emitted a sword-like light.
The sword energy instantly tore through the sky and fell, colliding with the giant blade.
"Boom!"
The collision of sword light and blade light shattered space. The energy shockwave spread across the entire sky, shattering countless clouds.
"Battle!"
Inside Purple Sky City, Su Mei folded her Battle Qi wings and shot toward a Soul Envoy whose strength was comparable to a seven-star Dou Emperor of the Hall of Souls. There was no fear on her face — only burning desire for merit.
She had firmly announced the integration of the Luo Sha Gate into Purple Sky City and now served as the head of the Rakshasa Hall.
Although some of them had never met City Lord Xiao Ting, Yun Yun and Medusa had rewarded her as representatives.
With suitable cultivation methods, battle techniques, and a sixth-rank Extreme Pill, she had reached the peak of a five-star Dou Emperor and could now challenge seven-star Dou Emperors.
If she achieved good results today, when Xiao Ting returned, given his extremely generous nature toward his own people and his immense wealth, he would definitely not disappoint her.
"This woman has seized her chance."
Noticing the strength Su Mei displayed, Old Fan, Old Ban, Wu Tie, and others who had once been on equal footing with her all showed thoughtful expressions. Meanwhile, Yuan Yi, the sect master of the Eight Gates whose strength was weaker than hers, made a firm decision in his heart.
If Purple Sky City won this battle, he would lead the Eight Gates to join Purple Sky City. If the Rakshasa Sect could become a branch, then his Eight Gates could naturally do the same.
Mainly, four forces in the northern part of the northwest continent were involved: the Blood Sect, the Luo Sha Gate, Feng City, and the Eight Gates.
Now that Feng City had been replaced by Purple Sky City, its power, alchemy capabilities, and future development prospects had all increased several times. The Luo Sha Gate, which was relatively close to Feng City, had chosen to submit directly.
The northern part of the Black-Corner Region was now divided by the Sky Fragment Mountain Range. The west was completely controlled by Purple Sky City, while the east was controlled by the Eight Gates and the Blood Sect. The Eight Gates occupied one-third of the northwest territory in the east, and the rest belonged to the Blood Sect.
If Demon Flame Valley was defeated by Purple Sky City, the possibility of it being annexed in the future was extremely high. In that case, the western part of the Black-Corner Region would also become Purple Sky City's territory.
The central and eastern parts of the Black-Corner Region, as well as part of the south, were all under the control of Jia Nan Academy.
If Purple Sky City and the Jia Nan Academy merged, they would control half of the Black-Corner Region.
Joining Purple Sky City might be a better choice.
Although adding flowers to brocade was not as good as sending charcoal in the snow, it was still a good thing.
'As a two-star Dou Emperor, if I could become a hall master of Purple Sky City, my future development potential would be even greater.'
Even if the parents themselves didn't think so, their children needed a more stable, promising environment with more opportunities for advancement.
The energy of heaven and earth above Purple Sky City grew increasingly chaotic. Countless spatial rifts were created by flying battle techniques.
Xiao Yan fought Old Ground Demon Ghost alone, while Yun Yun fought Protector Xuan alone.
Cai Lin nocked her bow and provided support, occasionally shooting arrows at Protector Xuan or the old demon.
Su Qian single-handedly held back the half-step Dou Ancestor and two nine-star Dou Emperors, occasionally having to intervene to block shockwaves raining down on Purple Sky City.
"This bastard."
As time passed, both Old Ground Demon Ghost and Protector Xuan gradually began to feel the strain.
After their subordinates lost several Dou Emperors, they had begun considering retreat.
This battle was destined to fail, and the passage of time would only worsen their disadvantage.
"Protector Xuan, can't you call for help?" the old demon asked.
"We'll retreat first. Then we'll send a signal to the others." Protector Xuan retreated in the form of black mist, narrowly dodging Cai Lin's arrow and Yun Yun's sword strike.
He was a newly promoted Earth-grade Protector and didn't even have the qualification to meet the branch hall master or vice hall master.
If something went wrong, the only way was to return to the Hall and report to the Heavenly-grade Protector. There was no way to directly summon people.
There were several ways to send messages, but they all took time.
"Then let's leave this place first. Once you gather more people, we'll take action."
Old Ground Demon Ghost's eyes were gloomy. "This time, we've thrown away all pretenses. Xiao Ting and the others must settle this matter. Otherwise, we will never meet again."
Queen Medusa had transformed into the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, Yun Yun had reached the Dou Ancestor realm at a young age, and the mysterious man in black clothes was putting immense pressure on him. None of them were easy opponents.
The longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for them. Once Medusa and Yun Yun grew stronger, Demon Flame Valley would definitely be destroyed.
"Fine!"
Protector Xuan also decided to retreat and asked two Earth-grade Protectors for help.
If that still didn't work, he would report to the Heavenly-grade Protector. Sword cultivators like Yun Yun were troublesome for them, but if they could obtain her soul, it would be a great achievement.
"Let's end the battle here today." After receiving a positive reply from Protector Xuan, Old Ground Demon Ghost said coldly. "That coward Xiao Ting didn't show up this time. The next time I return, I will definitely kill him."
"You're trying to run?!" Medusa nocked her longbow and fired another arrow.
Old Ground Demon Ghost raised his hand and released ice sword Qi to block the path while saying quietly, "If I want to leave this place, no one can stop me."
"Is that so?!" A somewhat lazy voice sounded from the sky.
Boom!
High in the sky, the clouds cleared, and a purple flame sphere descended from above. It instantly expanded and transformed into a barrier covering a radius of several miles, including the center of Purple Sky City.
Immediately after, a figure passed through the purple flame. His body turned into lightning and disappeared.
The lightning pierced through the void and reached the bottom in the blink of an eye.
Those words made the faces of Demon Flame Valley's Second Elder and two Soul Envoys of the Hall of Souls change for a moment.
"Ah!"
The lightning transformed into a prison. Purple flame rose and burned away Battle Qi, heavenly spiritual Qi, and everything that could be burned.
A trace of sorrow flashed in Yun Yun's eyes. All members of the Hall of Souls were humanoid pills!
In an instant, all the Dou Emperors of the Hall of Souls and Demon Flame Valley were annihilated.
At that moment, the purple flame gathered beside Queen Medusa and took the shape of Xiao Ting.
Everyone: !!!
Of the four Dou Emperors, three were nine-star Dou Emperors and one was an eight-star Dou Emperor.
They couldn't even resist and were instantly killed by Xiao Ting?!
"My lord is too strong!" Yue Xi, who had been hiding in the shadows planning a surprise attack on the seven-star Dou Emperor of the Hall of Souls and cooperating with Su Mei, couldn't help but clench her fists in excitement.
If she followed Xiao Ting, she would definitely be able to return to the Spirit Realm in the future to rescue her mother!
Xiao Ting stared at Protector Xuan and Old Ground Demon Ghost and said coldly, "Since you two came as uninvited guests, don't leave."
"The feng shui of my Purple Sky City is very good. You're lucky to be buried here!"
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