Chapter 624: Understanding the Ancient Array
Inside the Demonic Flame Space, the collision between Jiu Xuan Golden Thunder and Pure Lotus Demonic Flame produced both thunder and flames. The aftershocks caused the magma to violently churn, leading to a rain of magma. Numerous powerhouses struggled to resist the mixed energies of thunder and flames, filling the entire Demonic Flame Space with chaotic energy, reminiscent of the primal chaos at the creation of the universe.
Amid this disorder, enormous arrays, tens of thousands of zhang wide, appeared both above the sky and beneath the magma. These two arrays seemed like cosmic mills, grinding everything within this realm into submission, refining all into servitude.
The old soul demon, hidden in the shadows, saw these massive arrays spanning heaven and earth and his face turned pale. "Damn it, this is a seal personally set by the Pure Lotus Sage. How can it be controlled by the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame?!" With the spatial passage to the Central Plains obscured by the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame, they were truly trapped without any escape.
"Ha ha ha, even that old coot, the Pure Lotus Sage, would never have imagined that his personally placed seal would come under my control," the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame boasted as it sensed the power of the Heavenly Refining Ancient Array, unable to resist laughing uproariously.
Hearing the words of the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame, the many powerhouses present gasped in shock, their faces turning pale as they looked up at the enormous array in the sky. Even Four Star Dou Saints felt a chill deep in their hearts at the sight of this array. Even the slight overflow of energy from the array could easily annihilate them.
The Pure Lotus Sage's leftover measures were indeed terrifying; no wonder the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame had been sealed by this array for thousands of years. And now that this powerful array was controlled by the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame, the situation had turned dire, and it was their turn to endure the terrifying might of the array.
Faced with this realization, a sense of despair spread among the many powerhouses present, fearing there was no chance of survival under such an array. Just as everyone was sinking into despair, Xiao Ze suddenly spoke up.
"People of the Dan League, quickly enter the Thunder Domain!" Xiao Ze's voice spread throughout, immediately catching everyone's attention. Staying within the array felt like facing imminent death at any moment. Now that Xiao Ze had spoken, they were ecstatic and hurried toward Xiao Ze's Thunder Domain.
Seeing this, other powerhouses looked on with envy and admiration. If anyone in the Demonic Flame Space had a chance to survive, it was undoubtedly Xiao Ze, who had just defeated the fiery giant. And now, Xiao Ze was even willing to protect the people of the Dan League, stirring envy in others.
At that moment, a powerhouse who had dealings with but was not part of the Dan League, addressed Xiao Ze with a bow. "Lord Xiao Ze, may I also enter the Thunder Domain? I am willing to offer a thousand precious materials and treasures for your protection."
Hearing this, other powerhouses also realized the opportunity. Xiao Ze was not known as a ruthless killer like the Soul Hall Master in Central Plains. Instead, he treated his own people exceedingly well. As long as they did not provoke Xiao Ze, he was unlikely to harm them needlessly. Under these circumstances, they thought they might indeed negotiate for Xiao Ze's protection by offering substantial prices.
Realizing this, many powerhouses approached Xiao Ze seeking shelter. Those who had not previously antagonized Xiao Ze or the Dan League offered up their treasures and skills, pleading for temporary refuge under his protection.
Seeing this, Xiao Ze hesitated for a moment, then swept his multicolored long sword, reducing the originally vast Thunder Domain to a mere hundred zhang in size. Everyone could feel that the domain's power had become more concentrated than before.
"Ladies and gentlemen, there's no need to hold back. As long as you have not been enemies of the Dan League before, feel free to enter the Thunder Domain," Xiao Ze announced.
Upon hearing this, many powerhouses rejoiced and hurried toward the now more powerful Thunder Domain. Although the domain had shrunk to a hundred zhang, it was still spacious enough to accommodate them, and its enhanced protective ability was evident.
Those factions that had been hostile to the Dan League regretted their previous actions, wishing they had not antagonized them. But feeling the terrifying might of the ancient array around them, they no longer hesitated and rushed towards the Thunder Domain, ready to pay whatever price necessary to gain entry, as no amount of treasures could outweigh their lives.
Factions like the Soul Hall and the Medicine Clan, however, remained where they were, their eyes filled with longing yet knowing that Xiao Ze would not protect them. They could only hope that the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame would shatter the Thunder Domain and annihilate Xiao Ze and his allies.
"Ha ha ha, excellent, my array has given you a chance to rally people and harvest resources," the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame laughed heartily from above, unconcerned by Xiao Ze's actions. In his view, deploying the Heavenly Refining Ancient Array had already determined the outcome of this battle. Those hiding in the Thunder Domain were merely delaying their inevitable deaths.
The Pure Lotus Demonic Flame then swept its arm downward, and the Heavenly Refining Ancient Array, divided into a Sky Array above and an Earth Array below, trembled violently. Endless light poured down like curtains from heaven, washing over the chaotic energies of this realm.
Those who had not sought Xiao Ze's protection fled outside the range of the Heavenly Refining Ancient Array. After all, the Demonic Flame Space was vast, and while the array could cover tens of thousands of zhang, it couldn't envelop the entire space. Moreover, with the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame's attention focused on Xiao Ze's Thunder Domain, it paid no mind to their escape. These fleeing figures couldn't stir up any trouble.
Instead, it was Xiao Ze in the Thunder Domain who worried the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame. Xiao Ze's calm demeanor seemed as if he could reverse the situation, prompting the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame to aim to annihilate the Thunder Domain and Xiao Ze together as swiftly as possible.
Many powerhouses were somewhat stunned by the scene, as the descending light, though magnificent and spectacular, was too dispersed in its might. A small portion that fell into the Thunder Domain couldn't even shake its defenses.
"What is the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame planning? Such dispersed power can't even breach the Thunder Domain, let alone threaten me," Xiao Ze remarked, looking up at the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame in the sky. The emerald gold glint in his eyes flickered ceaselessly as he scrutinized the ancient array, which had accumulated energy for thousands of years.
His voice slowly spread, revealing the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame's intentions. "He's trying to wash away the chaotic energy between heaven and earth, to add even more power to the Heavenly Refining Ancient Array."
Hearing this, the many powerhouses also noticed that the washing light was falling upon the Earth Array of the Heavenly Refining Ancient Array. The chaotic energy between heaven and earth was swiftly cleared, exactly as Xiao Ze had described, and was reabsorbed by the Heavenly Refining Ancient Array, enhancing its might.
Was the Pure Lotus Demonic Flame, already at an advantage, still trying to stack the odds in his favor even further?
(End of Chapter)
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