Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 926 Bowing to Heaven and Earth (3k4 pages, bonus chapter!)

Nothingness swallows flames.

As the first different kind of fire that Xiao Yan mastered, no one knew its power better than him.

Battle Qi, soul, blood, and even the bloodline that the Dou Di family is most proud of are all within the scope of the other party's devouring.

Even with the Nine Dragons Thunderfire ranking twelfth in strength, it would have absolutely no ability to resist the Void Devouring Flame, so it's no wonder that it was corrupted by the other party.

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How could the Void Devouring Flame be inside Ruoruo's body?

If bloodline is the medium, then without a doubt, only when An Suying is eroded by the Void Devouring Flame can Ruoruo within her body be affected.

To have any chance to get close to An Suying, or even Ruoruo, one must inevitably cross the threshold of the Soul Emperor.

Is this really possible?

The gap between Dou Sheng can be as great as the difference between heaven and earth, and Hun Tiandi, as a peak nine-star Dou Sheng, stands at the absolute pinnacle of the continent.

Even if the Void Devouring Flame is powerful, how could it possibly be stronger than him?
Realizing the unpredictable nature of the situation, Xiao Yan's mood grew increasingly heavy, and he quickly bid farewell to Tang Zhen.

"Xiao Yan? You're back so soon. Did Father do anything to you?"

"Yes, Uncle Tang is a very nice person."

"That's good, that's good. I was so scared earlier. If he had dared to bully you, I would have told Mother!"

The girl looked relieved and patted her chest with lingering fear.

However, to her surprise, Xiao Yan seemed a little distracted and did not respond.

The naive young girl could tell he was preoccupied, but she couldn't figure out why.

Just like Xiao Yan's personality, he is sometimes hot-blooded and impulsive, and sometimes deep-thinking and mysterious, as if he has two sides, completely different from the one described in the book.

If An Ruoruo had to describe him, perhaps "the big boss who has one face on the outside but another on the inside" would be a more fitting description of Xiao Yan's current image.

This guy is actually much more deep-thinking than I remembered.
She didn't ask, but wiggled her little bottom and came to the boy's side, her little legs swaying up and down.

Oh well, no matter what, I'm here with him.

If Xiao Yan were to look back, he would most likely see that An Ruoruo's eyelids were always squinting with a smile, her beauty seemingly otherworldly.

From then on, the reclusive Yin Gu gained another disciple.

Unlike Xiao Yan, who was eager to achieve success before, after learning the truth about the girl's identity, he calmed down and quietly stayed by her side.

He traveled to the Central Plains, entered the grand competition, won first place, and laughed triumphantly at the heavens.

Braving icy rivers and passing through the Dan Gathering, a young master, his fame resounds throughout the world.

Finally, he rushed to the Heavenly Tomb, but did not see Xiao Xuan. However, he received the legacy left behind by the other party.

In this life, he has no worries about his parents or teachers, and all the things that were originally irreversible have become perfect with the help of the girl.

Therefore, Xiao Yan only wanted to do one thing.

Let her be the same.

Whether reincarnation is illusory or whether this world is real is no longer within his consideration.

Gradually, Xiao Yan seemed to forget his past life.

On this day, the entire Yin Valley seemed to be filled with joy.

Bright red silk embroidered balls, lion dances with firecrackers hanging from them, and streets and alleys decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

"I, I don't want to marry you."

The girl in the fiery red wedding dress supported her waist and said awkwardly.

Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed with laughter: "Really?"

An Ruoruo blushed: "Hmph, although I really want to say that, now that things have come to this, it would be too dishonest of me not to admit it."

She fumbled around with her small hands and pulled out a crumpled embroidered ball from under her skirt, which she then handed to Xiao Yan.

"Here, if you accept this embroidered ball, you're not allowed to like other girls, okay?"

"Silly girl, the embroidered ball isn't something you throw on your wedding day."

"Huh? Really? Does that mean I've missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"

"Yes, sometimes, once you miss this opportunity, it's gone forever."

Xiao Yan smiled and led the girl onto the Rainbow Bridge.

He casually took the embroidered ball.

The joyous occasion will proceed as planned.

An Wan excitedly became a bridesmaid, while her senior brother Mo Ying was forced to change out of his unchanging black robe and awkwardly put on the groomsman's outfit.

The role of emcee naturally fell to Mo Yi.

The usually carefree Mo Yi was unusually serious at this moment. He coughed lightly and said loudly:
"Worship heaven and earth!"

Cannons fired in unison throughout the valley.

"Two thanks to the high hall!"

Tang Zhen's forehead veins bulged, but out of consideration for Xiao's parents, who were crying their eyes out and had reconciled with each other, he could only force out a smile that looked even worse than crying.

"Husband and wife, bow to each other!!"

The bright red canopy slowly descended, followed by cheers and jubilation throughout the entire Sound Valley.

The young men and women of this world have not experienced so many life-and-death separations, nor so many unforgettable moments. Even their journey from acquaintance to love is so simple and ordinary, like a gentle stream.

But without exception, these were all their own choices.

That night.

In their newlywed chamber, the young woman nestled quietly beside Xiao Yan, without making a fuss or nagging; instead, there was an extraordinary tranquility.

"How long are you going to stay?"

An Ruoruo spoke softly, her fingertips entwining as she gently removed the silver strands mixed in with the boy's black hair.

"Until you are satisfied," Xiao Yan replied with a smile.

"Satisfied?" An Ruoruo glared at him. "What if I'm never satisfied for the rest of my life?"

"Then it will last a lifetime."

Xiao Yan's voice was calm, yet his answer was delivered without the slightest hesitation.

"Hmph, he really is as prone to boasting as ever."

An Ruoruo's eyes flickered, and she said in a low voice, "I can't bear the responsibility of delaying your efforts to save the world."

Xiao Yan opened his mouth, then chuckled to himself. Just as he was about to say something, a warm, wet sensation suddenly spread across his cheek, and he froze on the spot.

The girl's lips were full and bright red, carrying the scent of rouge, a departure from her usual sweetness, now passionate and alluring.

"Don't think of me."

An Ruoruo pressed her forehead against his, smiling gently, "And don't forget me."

Xiao Yan's heart trembled, and his body gradually disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, a fluffy ball of light, as clear and translucent as a colorful cloud, quietly drifted into the girl's palm.

That was the third cotton candy he had promised her.

It was also the last one.

Yin Gu, the core.

Unlike the festive decorations outside, the core of the Sound Valley was eerie and mysterious, filled with an overwhelming aura of bloodlust, as if it were about to devour the world.

The boy with lipstick marks on his face arrived, instantly attracting the attention of the core shadow.

"Oh?"

The shadowy figure, wreathed in black flames, chuckled, glancing sideways with an expression of keen interest.

"I never expected that my plan would be discovered by a mere Dou Zun junior like you."

Xiao Yan remained expressionless and said calmly, "So, your plan is to devour countless Dou Di bloodlines and ultimately condense a perfect body of different flames?"

The shadowy figure slowly turned around, and the face that was revealed was completely different from that of the Void Devouring Flame!

The most powerful evil spirit, Void Devouring Flame, devoured countless bloodlines, even swallowing the Soul Clan patriarch who once slaughtered the Xiao Clan.
It was none other than the Soul Emperor himself!
"Hehe, Void has great ambitions. It thought that as long as it provides enough benefits, it could make me lower my guard and thus be forced to compromise. Unfortunately, what I value most about it is not its cultivation level, but the thing itself."

The evil spirit smiled gently, but from within its black flame-like body came the agonizing screams of the Void Devouring Flame, a scream that chilled the heart.

"A body with a different kind of fire can not only heal the injuries that Xiao Xuan caused me by sacrificing his life to save me, but also put all the bloodlines under my control. It can be said to be killing two birds with one stone."

"So, this is why you stripped Ruoruo of her bloodline back then?" Xiao Yan's eyes grew even colder.

Clearly, the reason Ruoruo faced such a calamity at birth and nearly died must have been because her bloodline was stripped away!
The evil spirit said indifferently, "It's just a rare innate divine item. Although it is rare enough, it is not that important to me. The reason why she was stripped of her bloodline is simply because of her excessive greed."

Although the Soul Emperor's words seemed to be an explanation of the reason, they were actually surprisingly indifferent, as if the Heavenly Dao was ruthless and everything was just a bargaining chip.

Xiao Yan listened silently, choosing not to argue, but simply nodded and said, "Let's do it."

The Ruoruo of this world is not the Ruoruo he remembers, and the Soul Emperor of this world is also not the Soul Emperor he remembers.

However, Ruoruo was still the same Ruoruo, but the Soul Emperor in front of her had completely lost his original oppressiveness and charisma, and was more like a monster mixed with countless souls.

Since that's the case, there's naturally no need for further debate.

".?"

The evil spirit showed a rare hint of doubt.

He recognized Xiao Yan's extraordinary abilities, but that was all. With his Dou Zun-level cultivation, there was simply no comparison between the two. To say that Xiao Yan was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot was an overestimation of his abilities.

"You're just a person from another world. You've entered my trap. Do you really think you can easily escape?"

The evil spirit shook his head. The absolute difference in power meant that he had no intention of testing Xiao Yan. He simply raised his hand and used his strongest method.

When a lion fights a rabbit, he also uses all his strength.

Now that he is only one step away from becoming a Dou Di, how could the evil spirit not be careful and cautious to ensure that nothing goes wrong?
"The true spirit is nothingness!"

The primordial land, which had been like a heart constantly absorbing thick blood, suddenly burst open, and a decaying soul mixed with the aura of death and corruption, carrying unimaginable terror and hatred, rushed in frantically.

That was the dead, void-devouring flame.

"Actually, you could have chosen a relatively easy ending, but unfortunately..."

Looking at Xiao Yan, who was instantly devoured by the Void Devouring Flame Soul, the Evil Spirit sighed, feeling somewhat dejected.

The great undertaking was accomplished, but no one was fortunate enough to witness it, and in the end, loneliness was inevitable.

Whatever.

Just as the evil spirit was about to turn and leave, a faint laugh suddenly came from among the dead souls.

"A relatively easy ending, huh? That sounds pretty good."

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, the evil spirit's expression changed drastically.

The next moment, Xiao Yan's figure appeared instantly, his black eyes now as deep as the rings of an ancient tree, completely unharmed!

"Unfortunately, I've always preferred to complete the game by collecting everything."

Xiao Yan had to admit that he really didn't have enough time.

No matter how fast he cultivates, and no matter how many memories he has from his past life, he can never outrun the demise of Yin Valley, nor can he unravel that flawless conspiracy.

That is why, no matter how hard he racked his brains, he could not find any way to completely save Ruoruo from suffering.

but.

Nobody said he couldn't cheat.

"Om-"

With a muffled sound, time around Xiao Yan began to distort wildly at a speed exceeding the limits.

"Time gap, erased!"

"Spatial distance, erased!"

"Cultivation bottleneck, erased!"

Before the evil spirit's incredulous gaze, endless power surged into Xiao Yan's body like a tidal wave, instantly reaching the same level as it!

No.
Even worse!

His body gradually began to disintegrate. The power, far beyond Xiao Yan's control, was like a timer detonator, constantly emitting piercing alarms. However, Xiao Yan's expression remained unchanged, instead carrying a faint smile.

"I'm sorry, Bodhi Tree, you can use this power of reincarnation, so it seems I can too!"

In an instant, Xiao Yan took a step forward, shattering the entire space.

As a white light appeared, the ancient tree's divine thoughts, tinged with anger and confusion, resounded.

—The cycle of reincarnation has ended; you have failed.

Touching the lingering fragrance on his cheek, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief, but then smiled broadly.

"I won."

(End of this chapter)