While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 346 Two Moons Appear Simultaneously

While Chen Xiao waited for a good opportunity, the Central Continent entered a rare period of calm, like an ancient scroll whose edges had been smoothed by time, passing by peacefully for two and a half years.

During this period, the aftershocks of the Desolate Ancient Domain gradually dissipated, and the battle between the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan and the Zixiao Pavilion that annihilated the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was gradually no longer mentioned.

The major powers in Zhongzhou tacitly maintained a balance, with minor skirmishes never ceasing, but rarely causing any major upheavals.

The Soul Clan remains low-key and dormant, like a silent hyena; when it cries out, it will surely be a shocking event.

On the ancient races' side, the exchanges between the four races alliance became more and more frequent. Under Gu Yuan's leadership, they used great methods to connect the spaces of the four races. In this way, if one side is attacked, the other three sides can quickly provide support through the spatial channels, truly preventing problems before they occur.

The increased interaction between the four races has made this spatial passage an indispensable part of their lives.

It's only natural for people to visit each other when they have free time.

On Dragon Island, however, a completely different and thriving scene unfolds.

During the peaceful years, six elders returned from the void space one after another. They were all top experts who had stepped into the Dou Sheng realm. One of them even reached the early stage of the five-star Dou Sheng. His strength was comparable to that of the former Hun Miesheng.

With the return of these elders, the number of Battle Saints in Zixiao Pavilion and Dragon Island officially surpassed thirty, and their strength was enough to make the entire continent take notice!

Meanwhile, Xun'er and Cao Ying's seclusion remained the overt focus of Zixiao Pavilion during this period.

There's no need to elaborate on Xun'er's situation; she had already begun her seclusion to break through to the Dou Sheng realm long before the Bodhi Ancient Tree was even born.

After returning from the desolate ancient domain, Cao Ying spent three months refining pills with Bodhi seeds while also spending time with her family and friends. Only after everything was prepared did she announce her seclusion.

A year or two is nothing to Dou Sheng or even Dou Zun powerhouses in the outside world. They are so immersed in cultivation that they can easily spend the time in the blink of an eye.

But for Xun'er and Cao Ying, it was enough to bring about a qualitative change for them!

Chen Xiao did not rush to break through, and his realm remained stable at the early stage of the six-star Dou Sheng.

During these two and a half years, he accompanied Little Fairy Doctor, Cai Lin and others, taught his daughter and disciples how to cultivate, and secretly prepared for the gathering of spiritual energy in the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

The two and a half years of calm were not a period of stagnation, but rather a period of building momentum!

He also had the same idea as the Soul Clan: if he didn't fly, he wouldn't fly; but if he did, he would soar into the sky!

Today, Chen Xiao, Zi Yan, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, Xun Er, Cao Ying, Qing Lin, and Jiu Xuan all temporarily put aside their trivial matters and gathered together.

"Isn't Senior Zhuhong coming?"

Knowing what Chen Xiao wanted to discuss today, and not seeing Zhu Hong, Little Fairy Doctor asked in confusion.

Zhu Hong, a nine-star Dou Sheng, is a crucial part of the plan and the strongest combat force currently available on Dragon Island; his importance is self-evident.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly. "Senior Zhu Hong previously sent me a telepathic message saying that he had suddenly gained some insights and needed to go into seclusion for half a day. He told us to notify him directly once we had the results."

Upon hearing this, the six women exchanged glances and smiled with relief.

The so-called seclusion is just an excuse.

Chen Xiao didn't say much, but looked at Xun'er beside him and asked, "Xun'er, how much time do we have left?"

Seeing all the women looking at her, Xun'er smiled sweetly, "Since I came out of seclusion, I have been looking up records on this subject. I can confirm that there are still eighty-five days until the next celestial tide."

The tides of heaven and earth rise, and demonic flames descend upon the world!

When and where the Pure Lotus Demon Flame will appear is a secret that is difficult for ordinary forces to access, but in the eyes of truly behemoths, this matter is never a secret.

After some research and comparison, it can even be accurate to a specific day!

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, "It's been less than three months, and we can get started now. I'll communicate with the Bodhi Tree later and send it ahead to the far north."

"This time, Cai Lin, Xian'er, Qing Lin, and Jiu Xuan will accompany me."

"Ying'er will stay on Dragon Island and wait for the news of the birth of the demonic fire to spread before leading people slowly toward the demonic fire space."

"Zi Yan then led people to the Beast Domain to bring those magical beast races under her control. She had been too lazy to deal with them before, but this time they were perfect for attracting attention. Besides, they were a force to be reckoned with, so why not take them in?"

With Chen Xiao's current perspective, in the entire Beast Domain, only the Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Nine Netherworld Python Clan are worth a look.

The Heavenly Phoenix Clan has now been expelled, with only a few obedient members remaining on Dragon Island.

As for the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, they were already Chen Xiao's people when they rescued Yao Ming from his predicament.

Therefore, unifying the entire Beast Domain will not be difficult.

Sending Ziyan over would just be a formality.

"Xun'er, you need to go back to the ancient clan during this time. It's a pity that I can't go back with you this time. Otherwise, I would like to see what kind of faces those elders who were the loudest back then had."

Today, only a few years have passed since the events of the Heavenly Tomb ended, but Xun'er has already become a genuine Dou Sheng powerhouse!

Such a speed increase is definitely faster than staying in the ancient realm.

Facts speak louder than words. When Xun'er returns, a casual stroll around will be more effective than a thousand words.

Of course, this was just a side effect.

Xun'er's temporary return to the ancient clan was mainly for Gu Yuan's sake.

The gathering of spirits at the Bodhi Ancient Tree is of utmost importance. Not only must we guard against the Soul Clan, but we also need to be wary of the Ancient Clan. Having Xun'er in charge of this matter is undoubtedly the most convenient option.

Xun'er understood this as well and immediately nodded slightly.

From her perspective, she was also happy to make this trip.

It's better to keep an eye on Gu Yuan than for him to notice something amiss and do something unpleasant.

"That's settled then, let's split up and get to work!"

With the plan finalized, the group quickly got to work.

Chen Xiao led Little Fairy Doctor and the other girls to the far north, while Xun'er returned to the ancient realm.

Unsurprisingly, the entire ancient clan was slightly shaken after personally experiencing Xun'er's strength.

When the Bodhi Tree appeared, Gu Qingyang inquired about it from Cao Ying and then reported the information to Gu Yuan and others.

Fortunately, this allowed Gu Yuan and the others to be somewhat mentally prepared.

Even so, it's still hard not to be shocked when you actually see Xun'er as a Dou Sheng.

They found it hard to understand why the suffocating Battle Saint level seemed to be completely non-existent on Chen Xiao's side.

Immediately, many elders of the ancient clans tried to subtly inquire about the secrets.

Unfortunately, given Xun'er's intelligence, their little schemes were utterly meaningless.

"This matter is of great importance, and I will report it to my father myself. It would be best if you elders did not inquire further."

Everything proceeded smoothly, and the days slipped by one by one.

As the time for the descent of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame draws ever closer, the Central Continent, which has been silent for quite some time, is finally stirring with undercurrents once again.

The Zixiao Pavilion, the Soul Clan, and the Four Clans Alliance all secretly dispatched a large number of spies to investigate the area where the Demon Flame Space was located.

Their actions were originally quite secretive, but there is never a truly airtight secret in the world. The news that the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was about to appear was leaked by some unknown force and swept across the entire Central Continent in just a few days.

In an instant, the entire Central Continent was in an uproar, and countless powerful individuals flocked to that region every day.

The Pure Lotus Demon Flame is the third-ranked Strange Flame on the Strange Flame Ranking. Even though many people know in their hearts that the probability of them obtaining such an opportunity is extremely low, they still hold onto a glimmer of hope.

What if?

Thus, the news that the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was about to be born aroused the interest of most of the forces in the Central Continent, whether open or covert, who had the strength to compete for it!

That mountain forest, which is usually sparsely populated, is now extremely lively.

This surging undercurrent lasted for a full half month.

On this day, Cao Ying leisurely led a group of people from Zixiao Pavilion away from Dragon Island and appeared in the square of Qifeng Mountain.

Suddenly, she sensed something and slowly opened her eyes, gazing at the distant sky. In the western sky, two crescent moons, one above the other, quietly appeared!

"The day has finally come—"

Gazing at the two moons in the sky, Cao Ying murmured softly.

Although her current strength gives her the potential to refine the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, she still doesn't have high expectations for it, always holding the belief that if she gains it, it's her fortune, and if she loses it, it's her fate.

Compared to the uncertain nature of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, she was more eager for Chen Xiao's improvement.

"boom!"

As time passed, when the nine brilliant stars in the sky aligned in a straight line, a strong energy fluctuation suddenly rippled throughout the entire world.

Immediately, countless strange mists emerged from the void, and faintly, the sound of waves could be heard emanating from between heaven and earth.

"The tides of heaven and earth perfectly match the records—"

Within the ancient realm, several figures stood atop the mountain. Sensing the changes on the continent, the Black Annihilation King nodded slightly.

Gu Yuan was stronger and had more acute senses. He looked towards the outside world with a slight frown.

"For some reason, the commotion caused by the emergence of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame this time is several times greater than the last time. It seems that the power of this strange flame has increased greatly in the past thousand years."

What he didn't know was that this commotion wasn't just caused by the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, but also by the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree in the far north. However, everyone's attention was focused on the Demon Flame Space, and no one paid attention to that corner of the far north.

"Send Gu Nanhai and Gu Rui on a trip. Also, notify the Lei Yan Yao clan and the other two clans to each send a four-star Dou Sheng to accompany us. It would be best if we could obtain the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, but if we can't, we can't let the Soul Clan or other forces get it!" said Gu Yao, one of the three immortals of the Ancient Clan.

It was obvious that he originally intended to name the Soul Clan, but he changed his mind slightly before he could finish speaking.

Just as various forces were plotting, suddenly, a strong light emanated from the area where the Demon Fire Space was located.

Beneath this light, there was also an extremely terrifying temperature. The ripples spread outwards, and it was unknown how far they affected. Even in the southern part of Zhongzhou, one could still feel a heat rising from the bottom of one's heart.

"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame has been born!"

Upon noticing this extraordinary phenomenon, countless powerful individuals immediately understood.

"Boom!" "Boom!"

Suddenly, intense aftershocks of the battle rippled out from the void above the Beast Domain, spreading for tens of thousands of miles.

"The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan has been expelled. From this day forward, the Beast Domain will be ruled by my Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Those who disobey will suffer the same fate as the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan!"

A series of thunderous announcements resounded from all directions of the Beast Domain, rapidly spreading towards the interior of the Central Continent.

No one expected that one wave would subside only for another to rise. Just as the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was born, the Beast Realm suddenly became lively as well, causing countless people who loved to join in the fun to sigh with regret, wishing they could split the place in two so as not to miss either side.

The actions of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan could not be kept secret from the five ancient races, nor did they intend to.

At this moment, within the Soul Realm, the Soul Emperor and the Void Devouring Flame stood side by side atop a mountain, their brows slightly furrowed.

"Is it really just a coincidence that the Ancient Dragon Clan chose this time to emerge?"

The Soul Emperor murmured softly, as if talking to himself.

They had long known that the Purple Cloud Pavilion and the Ancient Dragon Clan had a close relationship. In the Desolate Ancient Domain, the Purple Cloud Pavilion team even had several Dou Zun powerhouses from the Ancient Dragon Clan. Their close relationship was no longer an act.

Before this, the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void had always maintained a veil of mystery and had not truly emerged into the world.

Now, the Ancient Dragon Clan has openly declared its intention to unify the Beast Realm, marking its true emergence into the world!

"The Heavenly Phoenix Clan is quite powerful, and Huang Tian is one of the best among the five-star Dou Sheng. The fact that the Ancient Dragon Clan was able to wipe out their entire clan without a sound shows the huge gap in strength between the two clans. I now strongly suspect that the person who took away the Stone Clan's foundation a few years ago was a powerful figure from this Ancient Dragon Clan!"

The Void Devouring Flame hummed as it spoke, its body writhing in black flames and emanating a dangerous and terrifying aura.

He had personally led the people to wipe out the Spirit Clan and the Stone Clan, and he knew very well how much advantage was needed to make a race disappear without anyone noticing.

Therefore, with a little comparison, he was able to deduce part of the strength of the ancient dragon clan.

Thinking back to the events that occurred during the destruction of the Stone Clan, the suspicion against the Ancient Dragon Clan suddenly rose infinitely in Void Devouring Flame's mind.

This clan possesses unique spatial talents. If the difference in strength is not too great, it is not difficult to take away the Stone Clan's foundation right under their noses!

The Soul Emperor nodded slightly, his furrowed brows relaxing.

For the Soul Clan, the enemy moving from the shadows to the light is actually a good thing.

"Last time, when the Heavenly Phoenix Clan failed to instigate internal strife within the Ancient Dragon Clan, I realized that we had underestimated this clan. Now it seems that we should indeed pay more attention to them. In the coming days, we should keep a close eye on the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Once the matter with the Medicine Clan is settled, we can focus our attention on them."

The Soul Clan has always planned carefully before acting.

From wiping out the Spirit Clan, then the Stone Clan, and finally the Medicine Clan, everything was part of their plan.

As for the Ancient Clan, Thunder Clan, and Flame Clan, these three clans are relatively powerful and have deeper foundations, so we need to find another way to obtain the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.

It's not that it's impossible to destroy it, but in the eyes of the Soul Emperor, it's not worth sacrificing too much combat power for it.

Anyway, once he completes his plan and advances to the legendary Dou Di realm, wiping out any clan will be as easy as raising his hand.

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