Chapter 16: Devouring the Sacred Flame (Seeking Recommendations)
As Xiao Yan devoured the Sacred Flame, a piece of news spread like wildfire through the Western Holy City. Overnight, the Illusory Moon Sect was annihilated!
Moreover, according to the Illusory Moon disciples, it was destroyed by a single person, a piece of news that left countless people in shock.
One person destroying a sect?
Everyone found it hard to believe. Although the Illusory Moon Sect was not very powerful, it had several Supreme experts as its guardians. How could it be destroyed overnight?
This was simply inconceivable. Besides, the Illusory Moon Sect was an affiliate of the Blood Sky Sect. Who would have the audacity to openly challenge the Blood Sky Sect? After all, the Blood Sky Sect was a major force in the Western Heaven Continent, second only to the four divine clans.
Those who had planned to attend the Illusory Moon Sect's auction were secretly relieved. They knew that the Illusory Moon Sect's destruction was likely due to the ancient magical beast, the Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python. Fortunately, they had not gotten involved; otherwise, they might have met the same fate as the Illusory Moon Sect.
According to the Illusory Moon Sect's escaped disciples, the one who destroyed the Illusory Moon Sect was a young man in a black robe who controlled dazzling flames. This news further shocked everyone. The strength of this young man in black was truly terrifying. When had such a prodigy appeared on the Western Heaven Continent?
In just a few days, the news of the Illusory Moon Sect being destroyed by a young man in a black robe spread throughout the entire Western Holy City, shocking countless people within a radius of ten thousand miles!
Luo Shen Clan, Luo Shen Hall!
Luo Tian Shen sat at the head of the hall, his sharp eyes narrowing as he listened to the report from one of his subordinates. A trace of shock appeared in the depths of his eyes.
"Controlling dazzling flames, a young man in a black robe."
Luo Tian Shen muttered, and the image of a young man carrying a black ruler flashed in his mind.
"Father, this person should be Brother Xiao Yan!" Luo Tian Qing said, his eyebrows arching.
His words caused the figures in the hall to exchange glances, their expressions quite vivid.
Blood God Clan!
In the grand hall, the Blood God Clan's leader, Blood Lingzi, also heard this news, his face showing shock. He never expected that such a prodigy who could destroy a sect alone would appear on the Western Heaven Continent. Even the Blood God Clan would not dare to do such a thing.
Blood Sky Sect!
In a magnificent hall, several figures emitting powerful auras stood inside. At the head of the hall, a man sat, exuding an aura that was as oppressive as heaven and earth, extremely terrifying.
His brows were filled with coldness, and he slowly rose, his stern gaze sweeping over the dozen or so figures below. Under his gaze, these dozen figures, all Supreme experts and at least Seventh Rank Supreme, felt a chill in their souls. It was clear that the man at the head of the hall was a formidable Earth Supreme, surpassing the Supreme realm!
The man at the head of the hall was the leader of the Blood Sky Sect, Blood Sky Ji!
"Do you know where the young man in the black robe has gone?" Blood Sky Ji's gaze turned cold as he asked the figures below, his voice commanding respect.
"Reporting to the Sect Leader, someone saw the young man in the black robe hiding in the forest outside the Western Holy City with the Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python!" One of the Supreme experts said respectfully. The Blood Sky Sect's information network was truly formidable, having located Xiao Yan and the others in such a short time.
Blood Sky Ji's eyes narrowed, a coldness gathering in his gaze. He said calmly, "Blood Bing, take a group to that forest and bring them back!"
"Understood!"
A venerable elder respectfully responded. The elder exuded a cold aura, his spiritual energy clearly peculiar. He was the strongest among the dozen Supremes, reaching the Ninth Rank Supreme.
After responding, the elder named Blood Bing walked out of the hall. Blood Sky Ji raised his head, looking up at the ceiling of the hall, a cold and murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
"Anyone who dares to harm my Blood Sky Sect will face the wrath of the Blood Sky Sect!"
Xiao Yan was completely unaware of the events outside. He continued to control the Great Yin Cold Fire, guiding it through the routes of the Burning Decree cultivation technique.
Five days had passed, and Xiao Yan in the cave still showed no signs of movement, causing Cai Lin, who was guarding outside, to become increasingly worried.
For some reason, she felt an extremely oppressive atmosphere in the forest these past few days. The beasts that usually roamed the forest seemed to have sensed something terrifying and had all hidden away, leaving the forest in an eerie silence.
On the tenth day, Cai Lin, who was sitting cross-legged outside the cave, suddenly opened her beautiful eyes. She slowly stood up and looked toward the sky above the forest. She sensed a large number of powerful auras approaching.
Noticing the change, Cai Lin's eyebrows furrowed. She glanced back at the cave, then summoned a snake-shaped long sword into her hand, and her body was enveloped in colorful spiritual energy.
At that moment, an incredibly cold voice echoed from the sky, so cold that it could freeze the heavens and earth, sending a chill to the bone.
"Truly hard to find, those who killed my Blood Sky Sect members, today is the day of your downfall!"
The cold voice, capable of making souls tremble, lingered in the air, and a bone-chilling coldness spread with it, freezing the air.
Cai Lin's beautiful eyes looked up, her expression tightening, and she gripped her sword a little tighter.
A black dot appeared in the sky, and in a few moments, it rapidly grew larger, becoming a dark shadow that descended above Cai Lin. It was a large group of people.
All of them were standing in mid-air, exuding powerful auras, all reaching the level of Battle Emperors.
However, the most terrifying were the three figures at the front.
The leader was an elder, surrounded by a bone-chilling cold aura. If one looked closely, they would see that the air around him was frozen, with countless tiny ice crystals forming in the air, a terrifying sight. This elder was the Grand Elder of the Blood Sky Sect, Blood Bing, a Ninth Rank Supreme!
On either side of Blood Bing stood two elderly figures, likely also Elders of the Blood Sky Sect. However, they were clearly a step behind Blood Bing, both at the Sixth Rank Supreme level, their auras approaching the Seventh Rank Supreme level.
Behind Blood Bing and the two elders stood a dozen more figures, all below the Third Rank Supreme level. One Ninth Rank Supreme, two Sixth Rank Supremes, and a dozen First, Second, and Third Rank Supremes. Such a formidable lineup was a testament to the Blood Sky Sect's strength, living up to its reputation as a major force second only to the four divine clans on the Western Heaven Continent.
"A Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python at the Supreme level? That's quite rare." Blood Bing's gaze, filled with cold light, swept over Cai Lin's slender figure, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
The Seven-Colored Swallowing Sky Python at the Supreme level was rumored to be able to activate the bloodline of ancient magical beasts. However, Blood Bing's surprise was fleeting. His cold gaze then locked onto the cave behind Cai Lin, and he said calmly, "The boy should be in there, right?"