"Courting Death!"
Old Ground Demon Ghost's deep red eyes flashed. Intense Battle Qi poured into the staff in his hand. With a "Bang!" the staff transformed into a snake-shaped long sword, emitting a terrifying aura like a venomous snake targeting its prey.
"A mere nine-star Dou Emperor dares to spare my life? Today, I will definitely kill you!"
Old Ground Demon Ghost raised the blood snake sword in his hand. Terrifying killing intent and blood aura spread, condensing into a giant sword Qi snake dozens of feet long in the void. Its blood-red eyes were filled with chilling killing intent.
Spectators: !!!
What shocked them was not the commotion caused by the old demon, but his words.
To be precise, the information revealed in his words showed that Xiao Ting had actually reached the nine-star Dou Emperor level.
He had only been at the peak of nine-star Dou King three months ago. How had he become a nine-star Dou Emperor now? Had he taken over Han Feng's body?
"Tch!"
Xiao Ting had no interest in exchanging pointless words with the old demon. His body disappeared like a spark and instantly transformed into a lightning phantom, moving hundreds of feet away. He clenched his fist and threw a powerful punch.
That's right.
After cultivating the Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation and being nourished by the Yin-Yang Heavenly Spirit Flower, Yun Yun had broken through the Dou Ancestor realm and Xiao Ting reached the peak of the nine-star Dou Emperor realm.
However, his physique was now comparable to a seventh-rank Ancient Void Dragon in its prime. Even a nine-star Dou Ancestor would not be able to withstand a single punch from him.
His soul power level had also reached the mid-stage of the Spirit realm, giving him enough strength to fight evenly against a mid-stage Dou Ancestor.
At this moment, Old Ground Demon Ghost, whose essence, energy, and spirit were united, was nothing more than a roadside ghost.
"Boom!"
That terrifying power shattered the void, crushed the descending deep red energy snake, and erased everything without a trace.
Spatial power vibrated and struck the blood snake sword in Old Ground Demon Ghost's hand. The sword let out a mournful cry.
"How is this possible?!" Old Ground Demon Ghost's face was filled with disbelief.
Was this the combat power a nine-star Dou Emperor should have?!
Crack!
Xiao Ting stepped on the void, creating countless cracks in space.
He instantly appeared in front of the old demon and threw a punch.
"Bang!"
Old Ground Demon Ghost tried to defend with his sword, but the terrifying force numbed his hands and made him unconsciously let go of the sword.
Purple Beast Flame bloomed and wrapped around the blood snake sword, instantly erasing the soul imprint of Old Ground Demon Ghost inside it, then reforged the sword.
"Puff!"
The old demon spat out blood from the recoil, but his reaction was extremely fast. He directly used the blood escape technique with his own blood and instantly arrived in front of the strange flame barrier built by Purple Beast Flame.
"Xiao Ting, I will never forget the humiliation I suffered today. Just you wait!"
Old Ground Demon Ghost took out a special doll from his storage ring, entered the doll, and forcibly broke through the barrier.
He planned to escape and leave the Black-Corner Region. After angering a genius like Xiao Ting, it was impossible to continue ruling Demon Flame Valley.
He had only just reached the peak of the nine-star Dou Emperor realm, yet Xiao Ting already possessed the power to defeat him. Once Xiao Ting reached the Dou Ancestor realm, he would probably be able to kill him with a single strike.
For such a genius, reaching the Dou Ancestor realm would be as easy as drinking water or eating a meal.
Go to Central Plains and join a force like the Profound Sky Sect. Then he might have a chance for revenge.
"Boom!"
The doll turned to ashes. Old Ground Demon Ghost, looking somewhat disheveled, broke through the strange flame barrier and let out a sigh of relief.
He was decisive and immediately formed a seal, preparing to use the blood escape technique. Since there was still time, he could return to his sect and take all his belongings.
At the same time, Xiao Ting casually tossed the blood snake sword he had refined to Cai Lin. "This sword isn't bad. It was forged by combining the bones of a seventh-rank Purple Crystal Blood Snake and the blood essence of the Netherworld. It should last a long time."
His expression was indifferent, as if he didn't care at all that the old demon had escaped.
Just as the latter was about to form a seal to activate blood escape, Xiao Ting suddenly raised one hand.
"Boom!"
High in the sky, dark clouds had gathered without anyone noticing.
When Xiao Ting pointed at the sky, a massive cauldron surrounded by flame and lightning descended.
"Heavenly Thunder Summon!"
Crack!
The Thunder Flame Cauldron, carrying heavenly flame and lightning, pierced through space and fell like a meteor.
Old Ground Demon Ghost's soul trembled as it sensed the danger of death and activated the escape technique without hesitation.
However, the moment he stepped into the void, he found himself surrounded by a sea of thunder and flame.
"Boom!"
The Thunder Flame Cauldron shot out from the void, swallowed Old Ground Demon Ghost, passed through the strange flame barrier, and arrived in front of Xiao Ting before disappearing between his eyebrows.
Everyone: !!!
Old Ground Demon Ghost, a six-star peak Dou Ancestor, was suppressed so easily?!
Xiao Ting turned his gaze to Protector Xuan and threw a punch at him.
"Boom!"
That terrifying power transformed into a storm, tore through space, and rushed toward Protector Xuan.
Protector Xuan: !!!
Then Yun Yun, Su Qian, and Cai Lin attacked simultaneously, each unleashing their own battle techniques.
Faced with such a ferocious assault, Protector Xuan couldn't resist at all. He barely held on but was severely injured and fell into a coma.
"He's yours now," Xiao Ting said to Yun Yun.
"Thank you."
Yun Yun's beautiful eyes sparkled. She casually dealt with Protector Xuan's body and engraved a sword intent seal inside him.
When the time came, she would take Protector Xuan to the Life and Death Gate of the Misty Cloud Sect and offer him as a sacrifice. Her cultivation would improve greatly.
"It's over."
Xiao Ting clapped his hands and looked around.
When Old Fan and the others met his gaze, they all lowered their heads humbly.
Xiao Ting chuckled lightly, took out a pill, and tossed it to Xiao Yan. "This is a Soul Recovery Pill that restores soul power."
"That's enough." The pale white flame disappeared. Xiao Yan hurriedly regained control of his body and laughed. "Even if I hadn't come, Purple Sky City would have been fine."
"In that case, there's no time to secretly set up a barrier and trap everyone here," Xiao Ting said, shaking his head lightly.
"I won't exchange formalities with you. I'll return to the Inner Court now." After putting away the pill, Xiao Yan used a flying technique and left.
Seeing how much stronger his younger brother Xiao Ting had become, Xiao Yan felt greatly relieved. The pressure of rebuilding the family business had disappeared, and his own desire for strength had increased.
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"Well done." Xiao Ting looked at Su Mei. "You can exchange it for merit points, or I can refine sixth-rank pills for you for free."
"Thank you, City Lord!" Su Mei bowed respectfully with joy.
Once she reached the peak of the ninth star of Dou Emperor, all she needed to do was gather medicinal herbs and have Xiao Ting refine a breakthrough pill for her!
"Elder, thank you very much." Xiao Ting clasped his hands and expressed his gratitude to Su Qian.
"Since you're from Jia Nan Academy, of course you wouldn't allow Demon Flame Valley to bully us." Su Qian smiled and nodded.
"Let's take it one step at a time," Xiao Ting said generously. "In the future, whether it's helping with alchemy or killing people, if you need anything, feel free to ask Elder, Vice Dean, and Commander Wu."
Su Qian and the others didn't put on airs with Xiao Ting and accepted his kindness with smiles.
It hadn't been in vain that he had sensed something unusual in Purple Sky City and immediately sent people to help.
After exchanging greetings, Xiao Ting waved his hand toward the sky, stored Purple Beast Flame, and said loudly, "Old Ground Demon Ghost and all the high-ranking members of Demon Flame Valley were killed by me. Demon Flame Valley is now mine. I hope none of you have any ulterior motives!"
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