Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 277 Demon Flame Space

That cheerful voice attracted countless eyes from those present.

Several figures arrived through the air. The one in the lead was dressed in an elegant light blue robe. Her face was as beautiful as a flower, and a gentle smile graced her exquisite features. Her long black hair was casually tied up with a light green ribbon, cascading down like a waterfall, reaching past her slender waist. A gentle breeze blew, and her hair fluttered. Her graceful demeanor was like that of a celestial being descended to earth.

Even though everyone present was one of the most outstanding young talents on the continent, they couldn't help but be momentarily stunned when they saw this woman.

Who else could possess such stunning beauty but Xun'er, whom we haven't seen in a long time?

Beside Xun'er were two other people, one of whom was a familiar face, Gu Qingyang, a genius in the ancient clan whose talent and bloodline were only slightly weaker than Xun'er's.

The other one was completely unfamiliar.

He was an elderly man with a full head of white hair, dressed in a blue robe. He always had a warm smile on his face, which gave people a kind feeling. However, only those with truly keen eyesight could vaguely sense the sharpness hidden beneath that smile.

The sudden appearance of Xun'er and her two companions immediately attracted a lot of attention. Gazes swept over the three of them, and then they all whispered among themselves. The people or forces that could appear here were not ordinary people. Naturally, they knew that the Ancient Clan was a seemingly low-key but behemoth-like super power.

"The ancient people have indeed come."

When Xun'er and the other two appeared, the deputy hall master of the Soul Hall frowned slightly and whispered.

"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame is no ordinary strange flame. Even my Soul Clan covets it, and the Ancient Clan naturally feels the same way."

The Soul Palace Master's gaze swept over the three of them before settling on the blue-robed elder. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said calmly, "Gu Nanhai... I didn't expect the Ancient Clan to send him out this time."

"Although the ancient South China Sea is powerful, it is not difficult for the Palace Master to stop it."

The young patriarch of the Soul Clan, dressed in black, slightly raised his eyes and said, "There is an agreement among our ancient races that experts with strength reaching the level of a five-star Dou Sheng or above cannot act arbitrarily. The Palace Master happens to be within this limit, and among those of the same level, few can defeat him."

"Those powerful beings, though they haven't shown themselves, must still be watching this place."

The Lord of the Soul Palace smiled faintly, but raised his head and looked into the empty space, as if someone occupied that desolate place.

……

"Aran, your cultivation level..."

The elegant girl stood in front of Lin Ran, a warm smile on her face.

Looking at her beautiful smile, Gu Qingyang and the old man in blue robes couldn't help but shake their heads slightly. Back in the ancient clan, they had never seen Xun'er so happy.

Looking at the lovely girl in front of him, Lin Ran chuckled, reached out and grabbed Xun'er's soft and slender hand. Then, with a gentle pull, he hugged the beautiful girl in front of him tightly into his arms.

The journey to the Bodhi Ancient Tree has essentially announced his relationship with Xun'er to the ancient tribe and the world.

Furthermore, his cultivation has now reached the peak of the three-star Dou Sheng, which can be considered a true growth.

Regardless of age, strength, or influence, with Lin Ran's current foundation, even if Xun'er possesses the divine bloodline that is rare to see in a thousand years among the ancient clans, Lin Ran is still completely worthy of her.

Of course, all of this was actually to persuade the people of the ancient clan, after all, Gu Yuan, that old man, had already recognized his relationship with Xun'er!

Held tightly in Lin Ran's arms, Xun'er did not struggle at all. A soft smile appeared on her beautiful face as she gently rested her cheek on Lin Ran's shoulder, greedily absorbing the familiar scent she had been away from for so long.

As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Several months have passed since the two parted ways at the Bodhi Tree, and they naturally miss each other dearly.

"Ah Ran, I miss you so much..."

Xun'er turned her head slightly, looking at Lin Ran's profile. Her lips curved slightly, and in an instant, a faint charm appeared on her elegant and beautiful face. Her murmur quietly reached Lin Ran's ears: "I also know about the matter between the Holy Sect and the Soul Palace. Don't worry, I will face those pressures with you from now on."

"It's not much pressure. With your ancient clans helping me fend off the Soul Clan, the mere Soul Palace is nothing."

Lin Ran smiled confidently and pinched Xun'er's pretty face.

"Hey, you two aren't just ignoring everyone else, are you?"

While Lin Ran and Xun'er were whispering to each other, Gu Qingyang finally spoke up helplessly.

Although he had already acknowledged the fact that Xun'er had been snatched away by Lin Ran, Gu Qingyang still found it quite unbearable to see Lin Ran showing off their affection in front of everyone.

Hearing his words, Xun'er's cheeks flushed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, gently breaking free from Lin Ran's embrace. Then, she turned her beautiful eyes to the group behind Lin Ran and said, "This time, the fight for the Demon Flame will depend entirely on you all."

"Miss Xun'er is too kind. We are merely offering our assistance," Yao Chen said with a smile.

He and Xun'er were arguably the first people he knew, having had contact with each other since he was still in Xiao Yan's body.

Time has passed, and now Xun'er has nothing to do with Xiao Yan, but she has become Lin Ran's wife, which makes him quite proud.

After all, she is the young lady of an ancient clan!

"Aran, this is Elder Gu Nanhai from my ancient clan. He came with me to investigate the Pure Lotus Demon Flame." Xun'er smiled and pointed to the blue-robed elder behind her, speaking to Lin Ran.

"Elder Gu Nanhai".

Lin Ran looked at the blue-robed old man with a smile on his face. Although the old man did not seem as unfathomable as the Soul Palace Master, his cultivation was above his own, making him a genuine four-star Dou Sheng.

"As expected of Commander Lin, with such a growth rate, it won't be long before he surpasses me." The old man in blue robes smiled, not deliberately acting like he was an elder. His tone was as if he were speaking to a peer, and his voice was calm, without any of the deliberate harassment he had received from the ancient clan elders.

"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame has appeared before, but it was never subdued. The spatial seal here was set up by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, and it is extremely magical. Even if the Pure Lotus Demon Flame can destroy it for a short time, once it slows down, the seal will automatically absorb the energy of heaven and earth to repair itself and then continue to seal it." Xun'er smiled slightly and said, "The Soul Clan has always been eyeing the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, and they always come prepared. I wonder what they plan to do this time."

"They don't seem to be making a move?" Lin Ran glanced at the three from the Soul Palace and said.

"They are waiting, waiting for the Pure Lotus Demon Flame to break the seal and consume its energy."

Xun'er glanced at the man with black eyes among the three from the Soul Palace, her eyebrows furrowing slightly, and said softly, "This man is named Soul Wind. People in the Soul Clan call him a madman. Soul Wind has an extremely amazing talent and also possesses the divine bloodline of the Soul Clan. He is far more powerful than the Soul Jade you saw before. According to the information we have obtained, if there are no major surprises, he should be the next patriarch of the Soul Clan."

"Furthermore, this person is also skilled in fighting opponents of higher levels. Since he began cultivating, he has rarely fought against those of lower levels than him. Moreover, he is ruthless and merciless in his attacks. Even in clan sparring, there will inevitably be casualties when he strikes. Over time, no one among his peers dares to fight him. Even some elders of the Soul Clan are quite wary of him. If we were to fight him this time, we must be extra careful."

"However, Aran, your cultivation is far above his, and with your background, even if he possesses the so-called divine bloodline, he will definitely not get the better of you," Xun'er said with a smile.

"Hehe, that's natural."

Lin Ran looked confident.

"Hehe, Elder Huoyao, I didn't expect the Yan Clan to send you out this time." As Lin Ran and Xun'er were talking in a low voice, Gu Nanhai suddenly turned his gaze to Huo Xuan and the other two who had been silent since they appeared, and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the old man in the purple robe twitched his brow slightly, then said calmly, "The clan leader instructed that it would be best to keep the Pure Lotus Demon Flame unclaimed, as that would be good for everyone."

Although Elder Huoyao's tone was calm, Lin Ran still sensed a hint of hostility in his voice.

Upon hearing this, Gu Nanhai shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Elder Huoyao, do you also believe that the disappearance of the Spirit Race was caused by my ancient clan?"

Elder Huo Yao remained silent, and Huo Xuan exchanged a glance with the woman in red beside him, but neither of them chimed in.

"This matter cannot be verified, but the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan are the most suspicious. It is necessary to remain vigilant. My Flame Clan does not want the fate of the Spirit Clan." Huo Yao was silent for a moment before finally speaking slowly. After speaking, he waved his hand and turned to leave.

"well……"

Seeing Huo Yao leave, Gu Nanhai sighed and frowned.

"This was most likely the work of the Soul Clan, whose purpose was to make the major ancient races wary of each other and prevent them from joining forces again," Xun'er said softly, glancing in the direction of the three Soul Palace Masters.

"Without evidence, no one will believe us." Gu Nanhai shook his head, somewhat helplessly, waved his hand, and didn't dwell on the topic. He glanced around and said, "With the emergence of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, the Thunder Clan, Medicine Clan, and Stone Clan will certainly not be absent. Perhaps they will arrive here soon as well."

……

Terrifyingly high temperatures emanated wave after wave from the ruptured space, and the milky white light appeared more and more frequently. Eventually, the desert below began to thicken, and the sand grains gradually melted.

As this desert gradually transformed into magma, the sound of wind breaking around it became more and more frequent. More and more powerful figures were attracted by the strange phenomenon here. As a result, in just half an hour, the sky was filled with numerous figures. However, most of these figures stayed far away from the shattered space. Only the truly powerful ones dared to approach within a thousand feet of the shattered space, like Lin Ran and the others.

While they waited, the Thunder Clan and the Stone Clan, two of the eight ancient clans, arrived one after another. However, after seeing Xun'er and the Lord of the Soul Palace, they did not come over. Instead, after hesitating for a moment, they stepped back a distance from each other. It seems that the disappearance of the Spirit Clan made them more wary and cautious of the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan.

Faced with their reaction, Xun'er and the others could only shake their heads slightly. They had no evidence to prove that the disappearance of the Spirit Race was the work of the Soul Race. Therefore, they were powerless to deal with this suspicion that came out of nowhere.

As time passed, about half an hour after the Thunder Clan and the Stone Clan arrived, the sound of wind breaking through the air finally came again from the horizon, and faintly, there was a medicinal fragrance in the sound of wind breaking through the air.

"People of the Medicine Clan."

Sensing this unique fluctuation, Lin Ran's eyes narrowed slightly. He could feel that Yao Chen's skin tightened considerably in that instant.

"call out!"

Under Lin Ran's gaze, the space in the distance rippled, and then three figures flashed out, appearing in this world in full view of everyone.

The visitors were three strangers: a man, a woman, and an old man.

The man was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe. His face was handsome, even with a hint of effeminacy. His lips were thin, revealing a touch of coldness and meanness.

The woman beside him had long, azure hair and delicate features, but she was as cold as ice, giving off the feeling of an ice queen.

As for the last old man, he was dressed in an alchemist's robe, with his hands tucked into his sleeves, his eyes slightly narrowed, and occasionally a sharp glint would flash across them.

"That young man is named Yao Tian. He is the most outstanding young person in the Yao Clan. His soul power has reached the late stage of the Heaven Realm. In addition, he once consumed a precious pill that was almost able to become a ninth-grade Xuan Dan. His strength is already at the mid-stage of a one-star Dou Sheng. He can be considered the most brilliant person in the Yao Clan. It is said that he once successfully refined a ninth-grade precious pill." Xun'er said softly to Lin Ran.

Lin Ran nodded calmly. Among these ancient races, there are endless resources. Even a pig could be turned into a powerful being. What's more, these guys all have extraordinary talents. Such achievements are naturally extremely terrifying.

"That woman is her younger sister, Yao Ling. Although her strength is only at the initial half-saint level, her soul is extraordinary. She is known by the Yao clan as the person most likely to cultivate her soul to the 'Emperor Realm'."

"That old man is a very senior elder of the Medicine Clan, named..."

Before Xun'er could finish speaking, Yao Chen, whose voice was slightly hoarse, interjected.

"Yao Wangui holds the position of managing punishments within the Yao clan. He is a high-ranking and powerful figure, and can decide the life or death of a clansman with a single word."

Lin Ran was slightly taken aback and looked at Yao Chen, only to see him staring intently at the old man named Yao Wangui, his body trembling slightly.

"Yao Wan Gui..."

Lin Ran smiled and patted Yao Chen on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I haven't forgotten what I promised you."

"metropolitan……"

(End of this chapter)