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209: Refining the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire, Fighting Saint Eight Stars!”No! My Origin!”

The white-robed figure’s eyes were filled with unwillingness, but its resistance was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot in front of Xiao Ze.

In just a few breaths, the demon flame origin within its body was completely extracted by Xiao Ze, condensing into a milky-white flame that floated in Xiao Ze’s palm.

The white-robed figure, having lost its Origin, transformed into a wisp of green smoke and dissipated into the air. The agitated magma and flames around it also calmed down.

Xiao Ze held the demon flame origin, feeling the terrifying power it contained, and slowly closed his eyes.

He circulated the Xiao Clan’s secret technique, injecting his Dou Qi and Soul power into the demon flame origin, refining away the violent aura within it bit by bit.

He wanted to completely make this Purification Lotus Demon Flame his own, to become a powerful aid in the fight against the Hun Clan.

The Little Pill Tower’s Old Ancestor saw this, and a look of astonishment flashed in his eyes: ”To be able to refine the Purification Lotus Demon Flame so easily, this junior Xiao Ze’s future achievements will likely be even higher than Xiao Xuan’s!”

Xun’er, Xiao Yan, Xiao Chen, and the others also showed joyful expressions. Xiao Ze refining the demon flame not only meant a great increase in the Xiao Clan’s strength, but also that Zhongzhou had another trump card against the Hun Clan.

Half an hour later, Xiao Ze slowly opened his eyes. The Purification Lotus Demon Flame in his palm had been completely refined by him, transforming into a milky-white flame that merged into his body.

His aura surged again. Although he had not broken through to the Dou Di (Emperor) Realm, he faintly possessed a trace of Emperor Realm pressure.

By devouring the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, Xiao Ze also successfully broke through the Seven-Star Dou Sheng (Saint) barrier, reaching Eight Star Dou Sheng!

”Success!” Xiao Yan excitedly stepped forward, ”Third Brother, with the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, we’ll have even more confidence in fighting the Hun Clan!”

Xiao Ze nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone present: ”The demon flame has been eliminated, and the Hun Clan has temporarily retreated, but we cannot let our guard down. The Hun Clan is ambitious and will return sooner or later. We must quickly unite all forces in Zhongzhou and prepare for battle together.”

The Little Pill Tower’s Old Ancestor agreed: ”Xiao Ze is right. After I return, I will gather all the Pill Tower’s strength, ready to support the Xiao Clan at any time.”

Elder Huo Yao of the Yan Clan and Xun’er of the Gu Clan also expressed their willingness to lead their respective clans to join forces with the Xiao Clan to resist the Hun Clan.

Xiao Chen held his blood axe, looking at Xiao Ze with firm eyes: ”Clan Chief, I am willing to lead the old guard of the Xiao Clan to guard the Xiao Clan and protect the Xiao Clan’s Foundation, so that the Hun Clan has no opportunity.”

Xiao Ze raised his hand and patted Xiao Chen’s shoulder: ”With the Old Ancestor’s help, I can rest assured. When the Hun Clan comes again, we will surely make them return with no chance!”

Everyone exchanged smiles, and the confidence to fight the Hun Clan ignited in their hearts.

Xiao Ze looked at the people in front of him, then at the Purification Lotus Demon Flame in his hand, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Hun Clan, your doomsday is not far!

Subsequently, Xiao Ze led everyone through the spatial aisle and left the demon flame space.

From then on, the news of Xiao Ze refining the Purification Lotus Demon Flame and defeating the Hall Master of the Soul Hall spread throughout Zhongzhou.

Various forces successively showed goodwill to the Xiao Clan, willing to join the Alliance to jointly resist the Hun Clan.

As for the Hall of Souls, after its defeat in the demon flame space, it already held deep resentment towards the Alliance. Now, seeing the Nine Heavens Alliance growing stronger, it could no longer hold back.

Less than three months after the Purification Lotus Demon Flame’s appearance, the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, using the pretext of ”the Alliance destroying my Human Hall and ruining my great plan,” mobilized the forces of its thirteen branch halls to launch a surprise attack on more than thirty cities belonging to the Nine Heavens Alliance.

Overnight, three border cities of the Alliance were engulfed in flames. Although the city guards fought desperately, they were no match for the Hall of Souls’ elite, and eventually the cities fell, and the common people were displaced.

When the news reached the headquarters of the Nine Heavens Alliance, the discussion hall immediately erupted.

”The Hall of Souls is going too far! If this grudge is not avenged, what face will our Nine Heavens Alliance have left!” an Elder from the Yan Clan slammed the table, his eyes full of rage.

Xiao Ze sat at the head of the table, the Purification Lotus Demon Flame subtly flickering on his fingertips, his expression still calm: ”The Hall of Souls’ action is intended to provoke us. But we must not panic; we need to proceed cautiously.”

As his voice fell, Xiao Ze raised his hand and unfurled a map of Zhongzhou, outlining three defense lines with vast Dou Qi on the map: ”Ancestor Xiao Chen, you will lead the old guard of the Xiao Clan and Miss Zi Yan to guard the eastern front, resisting the main force of the Hall of Souls!”

”Elder Yao, you will lead the Pill Tower’s Disciples to guard the western front, assisting the defenders with alchemy to delay the Hall of Souls’ offensive; as for the central front...”

His gaze swept over the people in the hall, finally landing on Elder Huo Yao of the Yan Clan, ”I ask Elder Huo Yao to lead the Yan Clan’s experts to guard it. If an emergency arises, you can contact me at any time with a communication jade slip.”

Everyone received their orders and departed, and a great war sweeping across Zhongzhou thus began.

The Hall of Souls’ offensive was fierce. Relying on the Dou Sheng (Saint) experts secretly supported by the Hun Clan, they repeatedly broke through the Alliance’s defense lines, directly threatening the Alliance’s heartland.

On the Nine Heavens Alliance’s side, with Xiao Ze, an Eight Star Dou Sheng expert, holding the line, and strong individuals like Xiao Chen and Zi Yan fulfilling their respective duties, along with Elder Yao’s alchemy buffs, they repeatedly turned the tide of battle in critical moments.

During one battle on the eastern front, the Deputy Hall Master of the Soul Hall led three Dou Sheng (Saint) experts to raid Antai City, which was guarded by Xiao Chen. The city’s defenders were steadily retreating, and it seemed the city was about to fall.

Xiao Chen, wielding his blood axe, used his Five-Star Dou Sheng power to contend with the four, but he gradually became overwhelmed.

Just then, a milky-white flame streaked across the sky. Xiao Ze’s figure arrived, stepping through the air, and the Purification Lotus Demon Flame transformed into a sky-full of fiery rain, instantly enveloping the three Dou Sheng (Saint) of the Hall of Souls.

”People of the Hall of Souls, do you dare to act wildly on the Nine Heavens Alliance’s territory?”

Xiao Ze’s voice was icy. With a wave of his palm, vast Dou Qi and the demon flame merged, forming a huge fiery lotus that exploded towards the Deputy Hall Master of the Soul Hall.

The Deputy Hall Master was horrified and desperately condensed Soul Qi to resist, but he was sent flying by the fiery lotus’s aftermath, spitting out fresh blood.

”Eight Star Dou Sheng... you’ve actually broken through to this extent!” He looked at Xiao Ze in disbelief, then turned to flee.

How could Xiao Ze give him a chance? His figure flashed, catching up to the Deputy Hall Master, and pressing his palm on his head. Vast Dou Qi surged in, instantly shattering the life force within his body.

”A mere Five-Star Dou Sheng, daring to invade the Nine Heavens Alliance’s territory, his death is not to be regretted!”

After this battle, the Nine Heavens Alliance’s morale soared, and Xiao Ze’s Eight Star Dou Sheng strength shocked the entire Zhongzhou.

Although the Hall of Souls continued its offensive, it no longer dared to be as reckless as before.

After all, with the strength of an Eight Star Dou Sheng, Xiao Ze could be said to have already stood at the Peak of the continent, except for those truly ancient and undying beings!

From then on, both sides entered a stalemate, and the back-and-forth struggle lasted for a full year.

During this year, the Nine Heavens Alliance grew stronger through battle. Not only did its subordinate troops become increasingly powerful, but it also attracted more forces to join, expanding its scale several times compared to the beginning. The number of Dou Sheng (Saint) experts under its command was already on par with the Hall of Souls.

However, just as everyone in Zhongzhou’s attention was focused on the great war between the Nine Heavens Alliance and the Hall of Souls, even more shocking news suddenly spread across the continent.

The Shi Clan, one of the ancient Eight Clans, had completely disappeared overnight!