After killing the elder of the Heavenly Puppet Sect with a single strike, the puppet on the other side also instantly stopped moving. Looking around the messy courtyard, Xiao Yan could not help but shake his head. After decisively keeping the old fellow's Storage Ring and the puppet, he prepared to leave.
"Mister … Xiao Yan?"
However, just at this moment, Fang Zhicong, who had been sent flying, struggled to climb up. His face was filled with disbelief as he looked at the young man in front of him. He did not expect that after three years, he would actually be saved by Xiao Yan once again. Moreover, the strength that Xiao Yan displayed today was actually so terrifying.
"Is something the matter?"
Xiao Yan did not dislike Fang Zhicong. However, saving them was just a temporary thought. At this moment, since the matter was resolved, there was naturally no need to continue staying.
"Is Mister Xiao Yan going to the Burning Flame Valley?"
"The Burning Flame Valley is about to start a war with the two sects. Naturally, I have to rush back to help."
Xiao Yan nodded his head. However, he felt a trace of suspicion towards Fang Zhicong's question in his heart. Since he already knew, why did he need to ask?
"However, the location of the war between the two sects is not in the Burning Flame Valley."
"What did you say?!"
When Fang Zhicong's words left his mouth, Xiao Yan's expression immediately changed. If it was not in the Burning Flame Valley, what was the use even if he rushed back now?
"Are you certain?"
"I am certain that the agreed battlefield between the Burning Flame Valley and the two sects is not in the Burning Flame Valley. Instead, it is in the Southern Barbarian City, which is south of the Burning Flame Valley. That is one of the strongholds of the Burning Flame Valley. Both sides had already fought fiercely a few days ago. However, the people from the two sects did not use their full strength. Instead, it seemed that they were testing the Burning Flame Valley."
Fang Zhicong did not hide anything and told Xiao Yan everything that he knew. Perhaps, he wanted to use this to create a chance for his Fang Clan and the Burning Flame Valley. After all, the current Fang Clan could no longer withstand any destruction.
"How do you know all this?"
Xiao Yan knitted his brows. Since the Fang Clan did not join the Burning Flame Valley, how would he know so clearly about the battle between the Burning Flame Valley and the two sects?
"Because … the Fang Family has sent out spies to constantly monitor the situation between the Burning Flame Valley and the two sects. This is the news that the spies of the Fang Family sent back yesterday. It is also because of this that the experts of the Heavenly Puppet Sect have been provoked."
At the end of his words, Fang Zhicong could not help but reveal a bitter expression. There were many things that he did not want to do, nor did he want to understand. However, his father was, after all, the head of the clan, and many things were not up to him to decide. If Fang Chi had not hesitated and refused to clarify his position, and instead took the opportunity to curry favor with the three sects, perhaps his Fang family would not be in such a situation today.
In the end, it was Xiao Yan who saved them.
Xiao Yan nodded his head when he heard Fang Zhicong's words. After which, his toes pressed on the ground and he leaped into the sky. He called out to Li Bingrui and the two of them quickly turned into two rays of light that swiftly flew toward the southeast.
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The Southern Barbaric City was located in the southeast of the Burning Flame Valley and was connected to the territory of the Heavenly Puppet Sect. There were continuous mountain ranges on both sides, spanning tens of thousands of miles. In front was a vast forest, while behind was a vast plain. The two completely different terrains were separated by mountains, causing the Southern Barbaric City to appear even more distinct.
The city was built in the narrow crevice of the mountain range. This place was originally a river channel, but the city borrowed the terrains on both sides and was built on top of the river channel. Looking from afar, the surging river water rushed out from below the city gate, giving it the majestic aura of a magnificent army.
However, at this moment, the upper echelons of the Burning Flame Valley were standing on top of the city tower. Their solemn gazes looked at the group of experts in the distance outside the city, and their hearts were filled with nervousness.
This time, the two great sects could be said to have sent out all their elites. All the experts at the Origin King level and above added up to over thirty people. In addition to the puppet that the Heavenly Puppet Sect relied on for survival, the trouble that the Burning Flame Valley would face in this battle was truly quite a lot.
"Valley Chief, there are three Elders in the valley who are seriously injured in yesterday's battle. I'm afraid that they are unable to participate in today's battle. In this way, in terms of the number of experts we have …"
"They are planning to use this method to drag us down. First, they will use those damn puppets as the vanguard, causing our Elders to exhaust a large amount of their strength. After which, they will attack us one by one. If this continues, these Elders will not be able to endure for a few days. Humph, nibbling away at our strength. What a good method!"
The Burning Sky Ancestor clenched his fist tightly under his sleeves. Although he was furious in his heart, there was nothing he could do. His Burning Flame Valley was completely unafraid if they were to face either of these two great sects head on. Even with the help of the puppets, the Heavenly Puppet Sect of the past was far inferior to them in terms of the number and strength of their experts. However, within a short three years, the number of experts within the Heavenly Puppet Sect had suddenly soared, and their numbers had nearly doubled. Adding those puppets and the assistance from the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, the Burning Flame Valley was unable to contend against them.
"Sigh …"
The other Burning Flame Valley Elders around the tower could not help but sigh when they thought of this. Their Burning Flame Valley would probably be erased from the southernmost region after this battle.
The Little Fairy Doctor and Bai Hua were currently standing at one side of the city gate tower. Behind the two of them, a slim and graceful young girl was also frowning as she looked at the two people before her. This girl was Lian 'er, who had already awoken from her coma.
After three years, Bai Hua had already become an Origin King. She could be said to be quite a large force in this battle. Her powerful cultivation and strange battle techniques had actually caused quite a few experts from the two sects to fear her. Although the Little Fairy Doctor had yet to reach Origin King, she had already become a Returnance expert. Coupled with her status as the Woeful Poison Body, the poison techniques she used were something that even some ordinary Origin Kings dared not underestimate. However, even with that being the case, their assistance in this battle was utterly inadequate.
At this moment, the Little Fairy Doctor and Bai Hua Yan were gazing at the distant horizon. They only hoped that Xiao Yan would be able to learn about the grim situation and return in time. Compared to the so-called experts present, they believed in Xiao Yan's strength more. This had always been the case.
"Are you still waiting for him to return?"
The Burning Sky Ancestor stepped forward with a kind smile from one side. Although he knew that the current situation was tense, he still did his best to let the people before him relax a little.
The Little Fairy Doctor smiled politely when she heard that. However, her furrowed brows revealed her current emotions.
"Ke ke, relax. Since that person is following him, nothing will happen to Xiao Yan. The old me does not dare to guarantee anything else but it is likely that you will not be able to find anyone stronger than that person in this southernmost region."
The Burning Sky Ancestor was referring to Xiao Yan. If it were not for the fact that he had sensed the Burning Flame Valley back then, he would not have known where Xiao Yan had gone.
However, even though he said that, he had still not returned for three years. It was clearly impossible for him to make the Little Fairy Doctor relax with just a few words.
"After this battle, I will get the grand elder to personally send you to a safe place. When you see Xiao Yan in the future, don't say that I've mistreated you, haha."
At the end of his words, the Burning Sky Ancestor laughed out loud. His laughter, which seemed to be teasing, carried some desolation. The Little Fairy Doctor and Bai Hua hurriedly opened their mouths when they heard that. However, they were stopped by the Burning Sky Ancestor with a wave of his hand.
"There's no need to say anymore. This dispute originally belonged to our three great sects. You should not have participated in it. However, because of your relationship with Xiao Yan, you were able to lend a hand when my Burning Flame Valley was in danger. I am extremely grateful for this. However, it is also because of this that I cannot let you take this risk."
After saying that, the old man did not say anything else. When he turned around, he saw that the group of people who were sitting by the river outside the city had unknowingly stood up. Dense and cold gazes pierced through the air like sharp arrows, causing one's heart to tremble.
"These fellows … are they going to start again?"
After saying that in his heart, the Burning Sky Ancestor immediately turned his head to look at the group of elders of the Burning Flame Valley and said in a deep voice,
"Everyone, prepare for battle!"
All the elders of the Burning Flame Valley immediately responded in unison. Pairs of furious eyes instantly looked towards the group of figures outside the city. At the same time, their bodies shook as surging Genesis Qi surged out from their bodies, transforming into pillars of light that soared into the sky. They stood above the city tower like rainbows, a sight that shook one's soul.
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