Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 286 The Last Identity!

"Alright, the message has been delivered. The decision on what to do next is up to you all."

Gu Ming smiled calmly, his figure turning into a wisp of green smoke and disappearing silently into the hall.

As soon as he left, the main hall of the Pill Tower fell silent. The news of the appearance of the Son of Dragon and Phoenix weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a boulder.

"Alright, everyone lift your heads, there's no need to look so dejected."

The voice of the Old Ancestor of Danta suddenly rang out, steady and powerful, which invigorated everyone.

"So what should we do next?"

Fire Cloud Ancestor spoke first, his gaze towards Pill Tower Ancestor filled with anticipation.

"What's the panic? We've been preparing for this for the past three years. Just proceed according to the original plan."

After speaking, the Old Ancestor of the Pill Tower sighed softly again.

That being said, he was still unsure of himself when facing the son of the dragon and phoenix.

His gaze swept over the crowd, and he said quietly, "Since ancient times, the will of Heaven has been difficult to fathom. All we can do is try our best..."

Then, the old patriarch of Danta changed the subject and said seriously, "Now, most of the people of Zhongzhou have moved to the heart of the Central Region."

From this day forward, I will activate the domain's grand formation... Although this formation cannot compare to the clan-protecting formations of various races, with the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda as its central hub, it is more than enough to withstand the attacks of Dou Sheng.

During this next period, you should continue to relocate the remaining people to the Central Region, as many as you can.

Meanwhile, we must intensify our preparations and not slacken our efforts in the slightest!

Finally, the Ancestor Danta looked up at the distant mountains and said in a firm voice, "The beast race, which has been crawling for 100,000 years, is now finally going to declare war on the human race."

These words sent shivers down everyone's spines.

Is a cataclysmic change, unprecedented in a hundred thousand years, about to begin in their generation?
The expressions of Old Ancestor Huoyun and the others turned serious, and they replied in unison, "Yes!"

No one dared to linger and they all turned and left, quickly leaving the large hall empty.

Xiao Yan still looked worried. He got up and straightened his robes, wanting to return to the Flower Sect as soon as possible to oversee its defenses.

But just as he reached the entrance of the hall, he was stopped by the Old Ancestor of the Pill Tower: "Xiao Yan, you stay."

Xiao Yan paused, slightly stunned, then turned around, bowed, and said, "Yes, senior."

Xiao Xuan's remnant soul exchanged a glance with Yao Lao, but didn't ask any further questions. He silently followed behind Xiao Yan and remained in the hall.

Only after the last figure disappeared outside the door did the Pill Tower Ancestor slowly speak, his tone filled with anticipation: "Xiao Yan, do you have any news about Xiao Jibai? When will he be able to emerge from seclusion?"

"This……"

Xiao Yan looked troubled and lowered his voice: "Senior, I do have a way to contact the Ancestor, but the Ancestor's seclusion is a major event, and I really dare not disturb him rashly, for fear of disturbing his mind."

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Danta sighed softly and waved his hand, "It was my oversight that put you in a difficult position. His seclusion this time is of great importance and he really shouldn't be disturbed."

The old apothecary stroked his beard and said softly, “Don’t worry, senior. With Xiao Jibai’s personality, once he breaks through the barrier and knows the current situation, he will definitely come to join us as soon as possible.”

Now, after his resurrection, Yao Lao has reached the level of a half-saint and has reorganized the Starfall Pavilion with Venerable Feng. He is now a core figure who can participate in top-level decision-making.

"Ah."

Ancestor Danta nodded, his expression softening considerably.

With such a drastic change, the imperial clan is only concerned with self-preservation. The message that Gu Ming sent was mostly meant to have the Pill Tower stand in front. If they really want to fight against the Dragon-Phoenix Son, the power of the Sword Emperor's successor is indispensable. "I hope he emerges from seclusion soon."

Xiao Xuan couldn't help but chime in, his tone tinged with worry: "Qinglin has been listless all day long since she hasn't seen Jibai. This can't go on."

Xiao Yan looked up at Xiao Xuan's remnant soul, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. The whole thing was rather comical.

Three years ago, the ancestor unleashed the Sword Emperor's strike, which not only shattered the ancient realm, but the awe-inspiring imperial might also caused turmoil throughout the entire continent.

Even Qinglin, who was far away in the Beast Domain, heard the news and immediately set off for Zhongzhou, eager to see the Ancestor.

But when Qinglin arrived, the ancestor had already gone into seclusion in a hidden place, and there wasn't a trace of him to be seen.

Having no other choice, Qinglin went to the Pill Tower to find him, hoping to use his connections to contact the Ancestor.

But how could he dare disturb the ancestor's seclusion? He could only tell him the whole story.

Qinglin wanted to leave in disappointment, but was stopped by her ancestor.

After learning about the connection between Qinglin and Xiao Jibai, the ancestor insisted on keeping her by his side and treated her like his own granddaughter, never letting her suffer any grievances.

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower fixed his gaze on Xiao Yan, his tone becoming more serious.

"It's only a matter of time before the Dragon-Phoenix Son subdues all the races of the Beast Realm."

Once he has consolidated his forces, he will surely launch a large-scale attack. During this time, you must also improve your strength as quickly as possible, lest you fall too far behind.

He also had high hopes for Xiao Yan, after all, he was a divine bloodline of the Xiao clan, and at such a young age he had already become a Dou Sheng. In the future, he would definitely be... no, he was already an important pillar protecting the human race!
Xiao Yan nodded emphatically and clasped his hands in a fist salute, replying, "Don't worry, senior, I understand."

The old doctor stroked his beard and said, "If only Xiao Yan could have a different kind of fire to absorb."

Xiao Yan smiled upon hearing this: "Teacher, I am now a one-star Dou Sheng. The energy of ordinary strange fires probably won't be of much help in improving my cultivation anymore."

"Oh?"

The old doctor smiled knowingly: "But there is a strange fire powerful enough to shake the Dou Sheng realm that is about to be born."

Xiao Yan immediately perked up: "What kind of strange fire?"

Xiao Xuan's remnant soul stirred, his expression suddenly turning serious, as if he had realized the key point: "Could it be that you mean..."

The old patriarch of Danta pinched his fingers slightly, as if calculating the time. Then, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes, and he nodded slightly: "So that's how it is. It has come to this point."

Seeing the three of them exchanging knowing glances, Xiao Yan was full of questions and couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, Ancestor, Senior... what are you talking about?"

The old doctor's smile vanished, and his expression instantly turned serious: "Xiao Yan, are you aware that every thousand years, an extremely rare celestial phenomenon occurs on the Dou Qi Continent?"

Xiao Yan looked puzzled and shook his head: "This is the first time I've heard this."

"It's normal that you don't know; this is a secret known only to forces that have been around for a while."

The old doctor whispered, "Two moons appear simultaneously, nine stars unite, the tides of heaven and earth rise and fall... and at the same time this strange phenomenon occurs, a powerful strange fire will also descend upon the world!"

Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask, "What kind of strange fire?"

The old doctor laughed and said, "Do you still remember the fragment of the map you obtained at the space auction a while ago, and the things you robbed in the Black Corner Region?"

Xiao Yan pondered deeply, then suddenly looked up: "The third on the Strange Flame Ranking, the Pure Lotus Demon Flame?!"

(End of this chapter)