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Chapter 147 Protector Xuan Arrives at the Door

Earth Demon Old Ghost?

wrong!

Chen Xiao had never actually come into contact with the Earth Demon Old Ghost, but based on his memories, he knew some of the old guy's methods and personality. This kind of appearance that was so stealthy and undetectable, like a rat in the gutter, seemed to be inconsistent with the Earth Demon Old Ghost.

Despite the changing thoughts in his mind, Chen Xiao remained expressionless, sat down cross-legged on the spot, and began to regulate his breathing and meditate.

He only got up abruptly an hour later.

Beneath his sleeve, an Ice Soul Talisman, shimmering with mysterious patterns, materialized and shot out without hesitation from the shadows.

"burst!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a deafening roar tore through the sky, as if the heavens and earth trembled.

The terrifying energy, comparable to the self-destruction of a Dou Huang powerhouse, surged out like a raging torrent, transforming into a howling hurricane that swept across the surrounding area. The continuous mountain ranges shook violently under this force, and the earth collapsed with a deafening roar, revealing a bottomless giant crater.

At the same time, a bone-chilling cold spread with overwhelming force, and in just a few breaths, the vast mountain valley was covered with a layer of crystal-clear ice.

The scene was exactly the same as the day Cao Ying refined the Sea Heart Flame, but it was even more spectacular. The frozen area had expanded by more than 30%, and the silver-clad ice valley reflected a cold light under the sunlight, as if even the air had been completely frozen.

A flash of light appeared on Chen Xiao's fingertip from the Netherworld Ring, and the Heavenly Demon Puppet shot out instantly, shattering the ice covering the pit with a single punch, and charging in without hesitation.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

The next moment, a series of muffled crashing sounds came from the giant crater, until a black mist mysteriously spread out from it.

The Heavenly Demon Puppet followed closely behind, poised to attack again, but Chen Xiao stopped it with a thought, calling it back and protecting it in front of him.

Chen Xiao slowly raised his chin, his gaze fixed on the churning, tangled dark mist in the sky.

The other party's appearance seemed both unexpected and reasonable.

He was surprised because he didn't expect this force to show up and contact him so early.

As for whether it's reasonable, it's because of the nature of this power.

These Soul Palace protectors always liked to collude with local forces. This was the case with the Yunlan Sect of the Jia Ma Empire, the Chuyun Empire, and even in the original timeline, when Little Fairy Doctor became the sect leader of the Poison Sect, she was once approached by Soul Palace protectors.

In the Black Corner Region, there are also many forces that have been involved with it.

The Purple Cloud Pavilion has already gained a considerable reputation in the Black Corner Region. Given the style of these Soul Palace protectors, it would be strange if they didn't come to make contact.

"Jie Jie Jie..."

A sinister, eerie laugh pierced the stagnant air, burrowing into Chen Xiao's ear like a venomous snake's tongue.

"I, the protector, kindly hid in the shadows to protect the sect leader, yet I was met with deadly attacks in return. Such treatment of guests is truly chilling."

The voice was accompanied by swirling black mist, and the thick, inky fog began to recede like a tide, dissipating into the air in wisps.

As the last wisp of black mist disappeared, a mysterious figure shrouded in a black robe slowly appeared before Chen Xiao with unsteady steps.

The wide black robe swayed gently in the wind, but no face could be seen at all; only a pair of scarlet eyes gleamed with a cold, bloodthirsty light in the shadows.

"Protector?"

"Hehehe, being too curious is not a good thing. Pavilion Master Chen, just summon me, Protector Xuan."

A sinister laugh came from beneath the black robe, as grating as fingernails scraping against a stone wall.

Protector Xuan…

It really was this guy.

Chen Xiao was not surprised. The Gama Empire, the Izumo Empire, and the Soul Hall Protectors in the Black Corner Region were all described in great detail in the original work, and he still had a deep impression of them.

"I don't care where you come from, but my Zixiao Pavilion has nothing to do with you."

The Soul Palace is indeed very strong, unbelievably strong.

However, before the Soul Clan's millennium plan was launched, they maintained a relatively low profile, rarely participating in open power struggles and generally avoiding harming the living. They remained in the shadows, diligently capturing souls. Although they frequently appeared in the original timeline, a careful review reveals that each time Xiao Yan forced them into a corner, leaving them no choice but to fight.

Take Little Fairy Doctor and Black Emperor Sect for example. They both refused the Soul Palace's attempts to win them over, yet they still didn't fight with the Soul Palace. At most, the rejected protectors turned to secretly supporting other forces.

Therefore, Chen Xiao didn't need to worry too much about Protector Xuan, and there was no need for him to be humble.

Ultimately, there are countless protectors of this caliber in the Soul Palace. Even if hundreds of them die, the Soul Palace will not feel sorry for them.

"Hehehe, just because there was no connection in the past doesn't mean there won't be in the future. Given the current relationship between Zixiao Pavilion and Demon Flame Valley, a great battle is inevitable. As far as I know, that old demon is a six-star Dou Zong. Even if Pavilion Master Chen has this puppet in his hands, along with the Grand Elder of Canaan Academy and Queen Medusa, he can at most only protect himself. Killing him is simply impossible!"

"And this protector can help you quickly improve your strength, including Queen Medusa, who is close to you. This protector can also help her improve her strength by at least one star before the final battle!"

Undeniably, without considering Cao Xi, the situation between Zixiao Pavilion and Moyan Valley is indeed as Protector Xuan said, and it will be difficult for them to defeat each other in the short term.

Moreover, the conditions he proposed were indeed quite attractive.

Especially when dealing with people whose potential has been exhausted and who are struggling to break through, they are very likely to be tempted in order to improve their strength.

Unfortunately, Chen Xiao and his people didn't need to go through such trouble; all they needed was a little time.

"Protector Xuan, do you take me for a three-year-old? If I were to accept your favors, the price I would have to pay would probably be quite high. Moreover, since you can contact me, you can naturally also contact Demon Flame Valley. How would I know what agreement you have reached?"

Chen Xiao didn't believe a single word of what Protector Xuan said.

After all, the Soul Palace is not a charitable organization.

Throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent, only Canaan Academy seems to operate like a charity, not only waiving tuition fees but also providing ample resources for intensive training to those who perform well…

"I won't lie to you, that old demon's strength today is indeed due to my efforts, but that has nothing to do with our cooperation. I will not get involved in your fight, and I don't care who lives or dies."

Hearing Chen Xiao's doubts, Protector Xuan chuckled and replied nonchalantly.

He really didn't care about that; in fact, the more fiercely the battle between Zixiao Pavilion and Demon Flame Valley fought, the better.

In this way, he can easily capture more souls.

"Oh? What are Protector Xuan's conditions?"

"Hehehe, I only want to know if that Medicine King Han Feng has really perished. Other than that, I don't need Pavilion Master Chen to do anything."

On the day Han Feng perished, Protector Xuan went to the scene, but unfortunately, he did not find Han Feng's soul.

Therefore, he wanted to know whether Han Feng had been completely destroyed, or whether his soul had escaped or been captured.

A sixth-grade alchemist at the peak, who is even capable of refining seventh-grade pills, has a soul that is a very fat sheep.

In terms of soul alone, no one in the Black Corner Region can compare, including those few Dou Zong.

For this reason, Protector Xuan was quite concerned about it, and he was very interested in Han Feng's soul.

As for what he said about Chen Xiao not needing to do anything else, that's just kidding.

If Chen Xiao actually takes the pills he gives him, whether he lives or dies will be entirely up to him, so there's no need to worry about Chen Xiao disobeying him.

"So it was for Han Feng. Then I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Protector Xuan. Han Feng's soul and body have been destroyed. Even the Sea Heart Flame within him has been dealt with by me. If you don't believe me, you can go to Zhongzhou to inquire. You'll definitely be able to find out about the Sea Heart Flame."

Chen Xiao looked enlightened and replied without hesitation.

He didn't know if Protector Xuan knew about his relationship with the Cao family, but Hai Xinyan certainly didn't need to deliberately hide it.

This kind of thing can't be hidden at all as long as Cao Ying is making medicine.

In the Pill Domain, which is the Pill Tower's stronghold, there's no fear of the Soul Hall making any underhanded moves.

Protector Xuan stared at Chen Xiao's face. His expression was not like that of a human being. Since he dared to speak so confidently, then Han Feng was probably really dead. There was no need for him to tell such an easily exposed lie.

Upon thinking of this, Protector Xuan couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

"That's a real pity, but what I just said still stands."

(End of this chapter)