Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 290 Confronting the Soul Palace!

"The Stone Clan disappeared?"

Hearing about what had happened in Zhongzhou in the past two years, Lin Ran nodded repeatedly. However, when Xun'er mentioned that the Stone Clan had mysteriously disappeared again after the Spirit Clan, Lin Ran's brows furrowed deeply.

"Yes, the Stone Clan disappeared just like the Spirit Clan, but nothing like this has happened again in the past year. It may be related to the ancient three-clan alliance." Gu Nanhai said softly, while his gaze kept shifting over Lin Ran.

"By the way, Commander Lin, you devoured the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, so your cultivation level is now..."

"I'd say you've grown somewhat."

Lin Ran smiled, not going into too much detail about his cultivation level, but Gu Nanhai's expression was extremely complicated.

He could no longer sense Lin Ran's cultivation level. Not only could he not sense it, but Gu Nanhai even felt a sense of facing a powerful figure of the same level as the Three Immortals of the Ancient Clan in Lin Ran.

This kid... he really did complete his transformation in the Demon Flame Space!

Yao Chen, standing to the side, also had a broad smile on his face. Who would have thought that the battle for the demon fire, which had even brought together ancient races, would ultimately be won by Lin Ran?!

"To have such a sect leader is truly my good fortune..."

"I never expected so many things to happen in just two years." Lin Ran murmured to himself with a solemn expression. In just two short years, the Holy Sect and the Soul Palace had gone to war, the Stone Clan had disappeared, and the three clans had formed an alliance. Such earth-shattering events had all come together at once, making it a truly lively occasion.

When two tigers fight, there will inevitably be casualties.

The Soul Palace has suffered a great loss this time, and given their nature, they will never swallow it so easily.

However, the Holy Sect now has the support of the three races of magical beasts, and is also secretly protected by the old ancestor of the Pill Tower. No matter how arrogant the Hall Master of the Soul Palace is, he would not dare to go forward. However, behind the Soul Palace, there is the Soul Clan. As the minions of the Soul Clan, they should not watch the Soul Palace be destroyed by the Holy Sect.

"It seems that the first thing I need to do upon returning is to deal with the Soul Palace."

Lin Ran murmured softly, looking at Xun'er: "The Stone Clan was wiped out. Your clan must be in complete chaos, yet you've been waiting for me here for two years..."

"It's okay, Ran."

"Alright, Xun'er." Lin Ran gently pinched Xun'er's pretty face. "You should go back to the Ancient Clan first. I'll come to find you after I've dealt with the Soul Palace."

"good……"

Xun'er lowered her head, her cheeks flushed, and nodded slightly.

"Go, I will come to the ancient clan to find you."

Lin Ran gently kissed Xun'er's red lips, and Xun'er's cheeks turned completely red. She kissed Lin Ran back and then fled from the spot as if she were escaping.

Seeing this, Gu Nanhai didn't know what to say. He whispered a thousand or ten thousand words in Xun'er's ear to the old folks in the clan, and even Gu Yuan came over in person.

In the end, it wasn't as effective as Lin Ran's single sentence.

Two years of waiting, all for a kiss.

A daughter is like a bird that cannot stay at home once she grows up; a daughter is like a bird that cannot stay at home once she grows up!

Gu Nanhai cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Ran, caught up with Xun'er, and left the place. On the vast plain, only Lin Ran and Yao Chen remained.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Lin Ran patted Yao Chen on the shoulder and laughed, "In a while, the Medicine Clan's Pharmacopoeia should be out, right? I'll take you there to show off then!"

"Sect Master, I..."

Yao Chen's expression grew increasingly complex: "The Sect Master's kindness is beyond repayment; I can only..."

"Alright, alright, go find your lovers, I'm not into that kind of thing!"

……

As the headquarters of the Holy Sect, the Starfall Pavilion is now several times larger than before, and there are countless powerful figures within its headquarters.

That defense was so solid it was practically impregnable.

Even a powerful expert at the Dou Sheng level would find it difficult to infiltrate without being detected.

With the overt support of the three major magical beast families, the Holy Sect not only became increasingly powerful, but its various rules and regulations also showed signs of gradual integration. Some disciples even unconsciously began to address each other as members of the Holy Sect, instead of their respective sects.

Through a long period of adjustment, these forces are gradually being assimilated into one force, which is the Holy Sect!

The leaders of the major powers were well aware of this, but ultimately acquiesced.

Now that the Holy Sect and the Soul Hall are locked in an irreconcilable conflict, if something happens to the Holy Sect and it disbands, then these forces will definitely become the targets of the Soul Hall's revenge.

Their fate at that time will likely be quite tragic. At such a time, only by holding each other tightly can they resist the Soul Palace; otherwise, they will only face death.

Secondly, the strength displayed by the Holy Sect has indeed exceeded everyone's expectations. There are even rumors that, in addition to the three major magical beast families, the ancient race Gu Clan is also a force behind the Holy Sect.

In a short time, the Holy Sect's influence grew stronger and stronger, and those forces that had joined it had no other intentions.

The astral realm has undergone earth-shattering changes since two years ago.

One after another, mountain peaks rise abruptly from the ground.

On these mountain peaks stand numerous magnificent pavilions.

Between the pavilions, a powerful aura subtly emanated.

This star realm can be considered the core area of ​​the Central State Holy Sect, and the number of powerful individuals within it has reached a terrifying level.

At the very center of the astral plane, a magnificent palace stands atop a mountain peak, shrouded in mist and clouds, exuding grandeur and magnificence.

Around the main hall, countless soul perceptions swept back and forth, like a net covering the sky and the earth. With such defenses, even an ant that wandered in would be detected immediately.

"During this month, we destroyed many branch halls and seized several soul essences, but this also angered the Soul Hall."

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was heavy. Feng Xian looked at everyone present. Although he was the weakest in cultivation, he acted like a person in charge and reported on the battles of the past month.

"If this continues, the Soul Palace is starting to lose patience with this stalemate and may have to take action against us."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing his words, many powerful figures from the Holy Sect in the hall immediately turned their gazes toward him.

"According to the intelligence we have received, the Soul Clan will send out a true powerhouse to help the Soul Palace eliminate our Holy Sect."

"Hmph, quite the boastful tone. With the elders of the Pill Tower, the Dragon Emperor, and the Heavenly Phoenix present, how dare the Soul Palace utter such arrogant words!"

As soon as Feng Xian finished speaking, some low humming sounds came from the main hall.

In recent years, the Holy Sect has demonstrated extremely formidable strength. Even the Soul Palace has suffered considerable losses under such strength. Some busybodies have even compared the Holy Sect to the newly emerging overlord of the Central Continent, which inevitably breeds arrogance among some people.

"Confidence is a good thing, but if it goes too far, it will lead to your own demise," Yao Ming said calmly, glancing at the group of people who had spoken.

"Have you found out who the Soul Clan sent this time?"

"Hun Qianmo".

Feng Xian looked at a one-star Dou Sheng elder from an ancient clan beside him, and the Dou Sheng elder nodded slightly.

After saying this, he glanced at the hall and noticed that many people looked blank, so he added, "A six-star Dou Sheng expert, it is said that he once... participated in the siege and killing of Xiao Xuan."

"boom!"

The last sentence was like a bombshell, causing an uproar in the hall. Many people were shocked. The Soul Clan had actually sent out an old monster of this level. It seemed that they were really determined to destroy the Holy Sect!

"Hun Qianmo..."

Amidst the shaking of the great hall, a hoarse voice suddenly rang out.

As soon as the voice rang out, almost everyone fell silent, and all eyes turned to a corner of the main hall.

There, a gaunt figure sat quietly cross-legged, his face ashen, like a zombie.

It was Xiao Chen, who was rescued by Lin Ran from the Illusion of the Demonic Flame!

Xiao Chen uttered the name, and then silence returned. Only those with extremely strong strength could sense that the space around him was showing signs of collapse, indicating that his emotions were fluctuating greatly.

"Why would the Soul Clan send out such an old monster? Aren't they afraid of upsetting the Ancient Clan and the other three clans?" Old Ancestor Huoyun frowned.

Even though he has now recovered from his injuries and has broken through to the level of a two-star Dou Sheng with the help of some pills, he still feels an irresistible pressure at this level.

That's a six-star Dou Sheng.

Those who participated in the Demon Flame Space War know very well that they have witnessed the terrifying strength of the Pill Tower Ancestor and understand what a six-star Dou Sheng truly is.

Those were truly top-tier experts on this continent; their spatial teleportation power was almost fatal to low-level Dou Sheng!

"Nowadays, the ancient races are all suspicious of each other, fearing a repeat of the events of the Spirit Race and the Stone Race. Who has the time to care about the Soul Race? The Soul Race's actions this time can be seen as a test; otherwise, it wouldn't just be Hun Qianmo who came."

The ancient clan elder shook his head and said, "However, you don't need to worry. If this old monster really wants to make a move, you can ask that old fellow from the Pill Tower to take action. Of course, if we encounter an irresistible force, our clan will not stand idly by."

"However, our clan cannot send too many forces. We still need to keep the Soul Clan under control, so you will have to handle this yourselves. In particular, you need to be careful in dealing with the Soul Palace Master and the Soul Demon Elder."

Upon hearing the words of the ancient clan elder, the hall fell silent.

Although the Holy Sect is developing rapidly, in terms of the number of its top experts, it can barely compete with the Soul Palace.

But now, this balance, which wasn't that big, has been shattered by the Soul Clan's massive attack.

"It's alright, with me here, if the Soul Palace dares to come, we'll meet them head-on!"

Zi Yan, standing to the side, spoke with great confidence.

Putting aside the white jade token in Zi Yan's hand, Lin Ran's status as the Prince of the Ancient Dragon of the Void alone is enough to ensure that the Ancient Dragon of the Void will definitely stand on the side of the Holy Sect.

Although the ancient dragons of the Void are no longer as powerful as they once were, some old men who had been hiding within the clan have returned to the clan under the call of Zi Yan in the name of the Dragon Emperor.

Although it's a bit difficult to invite them, if Zi Yan really asks, those old guys will still give Zi Yan, the Dragon Emperor, some face!

"But what's truly worrying is whether the Soul Clan will continue to send out new powerful warriors," Yao Ming said in a deep voice. "The Soul Clan has an extremely strong foundation. We can already handle one Soul Qianbai, but if another one comes along..."

"We can handle it too!"

Before Yao Ming could finish speaking, a calm laugh that sent a jolt through everyone present took over his words.

All eyes turned to the entrance of the main hall, where a figure they had been longing to see appeared before them.

"Aran!"

"metropolitan!"

"Commander Lin!"

Upon seeing Lin Ran, everyone in the hall gasped in surprise. Feng Xian, Old Ancestor Huoyun, and the others trembled violently, their faces filled with disbelief, and exclamations of shock escaped their lips.

Many of the higher-ups were also astonished and full of curiosity when they saw Lin Ran.

The Holy Sect has developed extremely rapidly in the past two years. Many powerful people who have joined the Holy Sect have only heard of Lin Ran's name, but have never seen Lin Ran in person.

"Everyone is here."

Behind Lin Ran, Yao Chen's figure also appeared, his old face full of smiles.

"You old bastard..." Upon seeing Yao Chen's return, the expressions on everyone's faces became even more joyful.

"Haha, I told you so! With the Pure Yang Holy Body and boundless blessings, how could the Sect Master possibly be in trouble!"

Huoyun Patriarch laughed loudly, feeling a great sense of relief upon seeing Lin Ran return safely.

Although the Holy Sect has grown immensely in the past two years, Lin Ran is the true core of this power. Upon seeing him, the previously somewhat suppressed feelings caused by Hun Qianbai's appearance immediately eased.

Zi Yan had already run up to Lin Ran and nestled into his arms, deeply inhaling his scent.

Suddenly, Zi Yan let out a soft exclamation and curiously raised her head: "Aran, your cultivation level..."

"Brother Lin Ran, your current cultivation level..." Xiao Chen suddenly spoke up from the corner, "Wait, you've refined the Pure Lotus Demon Flame?!"

Upon hearing these words, the Fire Cloud Ancestor and the others all gasped, exchanging glances and seeing shock in each other's eyes.

They were all people who had entered the Demon Flame Space, so they naturally knew how terrifying the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was. It was a terrifying existence that even someone like the Pill Tower Ancestor couldn't gain the slightest advantage with his own efforts.

They originally thought that Lin Ran was lucky enough to escape from the demon fire space, and the idea of ​​subduing the Pure Lotus Demon Fire had never even crossed their minds.

There is no other reason.

The Pure Lotus Demon Flame is truly terrifying. Over the past few thousand years, many powerful individuals, whose strength far surpasses Lin Ran's, have attempted to subdue it, but all of them have failed without exception!

But at this moment, Lin Ran actually...

Countless pairs of shocked gazes fell on Lin Ran, as if trying to verify whether Xiao Chen's words were true or false.

Even Yao Chen looked at Lin Ran with a face full of curiosity.

Lin Ran smiled calmly, his palm slightly moving, and a wisp of pinkish-gold flame rose from his palm.

"This fire."

"Purifying Sacred Heart Flame!"

(End of this chapter)