Battle Through the Heavens: Reap the Red Lotus Karmic Flame at the Start

"There are other ways, of course. This thing doesn't belong to our world. Even if we leave it alone, it will gradually dissipate due to the lack of energy support from this world after a certain period of time. It's just that the speed at which it disappears is rather slow."

This thing is extremely destructive, and once you get attached, there's even a risk of it invading your mind, turning you into a bloodthirsty, mindless zombie. Although you two little ones are already among the strongest on the continent, it's still not suitable for you to carry it around. I'll seal it away for a while."

Xiao Yan's heart sank even further upon hearing this. He knew absolutely nothing about the strange black mist life form that had just appeared. Not only Xiao Yan, but probably no one in the entire Dou Qi Continent knew anything about this bizarre being. Because of this lack of understanding, targeting it was even more difficult.

"Alright, that's almost done. Let's head back to the Myriad Beasts Space." With a wave of his sleeve, Emperor Xutian unleashed a surge of immense power, carefully collecting the blood of those black mist lifeforms.

Xiao Yan looked at Qing Lin beside him, and only now did the two of them truly breathe a sigh of relief, their tense nerves easing slightly.

"Little Qinglin, come along too!" Emperor Xutian naturally hadn't forgotten Qinglin's presence and greeted her gently.

Upon hearing that they were returning to the Beast Space, Xiao Yan frankly reached out and took Qing Lin's hand, feeling a warm, smooth touch. Qing Lin was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her emerald eyes, before a gentle smile appeared on her lips as she let him hold her hand.

She could feel the change in her heart; her relationship with Xiao Yan had grown much closer once again. It was a tacit understanding of mutual dependence in the face of life and death—in dire straits, Xiao Yan had no one else to rely on, so he entrusted everything he had, including his life, to Qing Lin.

Qing Lin also performed very well, successfully bringing Xiao Yan to the Northwest Region.

It can be said that the most important reason they were able to escape from the clutches of the Void Devouring Flame was Xiao Yan's unwavering determination to never give up, no matter how desperate the situation. But at the same time, Qing Lin's constant support and unwavering companionship also played a crucial role.

Xiao Yan had always known that Qing Lin was different from Little Fairy Doctor and Xun'er. She asked for very little, almost to the point of being heartbreaking, but she gave Xiao Yan so much. From beginning to end, all Qing Lin asked for was him as a person.

"Qinglin, thank you for your hard work this time." Xiao Yan looked at the beautiful and refined face in front of him and said softly, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude.

Upon hearing this, Qinglin immediately smiled and shook her head, saying softly, "Young Master, these are all things I should do. As long as I can help you, Qinglin is willing to do anything."

Xiao Yan gripped her hand tightly and solemnly promised, "I don't want you to think that way. I've never considered you my maid. Next time, it'll be my turn to protect you..."

"Hmm...okay!" Qinglin nodded gently, her eyes shimmering with tears.

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Xiao Yan and Qing Lin followed Emperor Xu Tian back to the Myriad Beasts Space. Upon arriving there, looking at the unique scenery before them, Xiao Yan was filled with emotion.

Back then, he and Qing Lin spent an unforgettable time here. At that time, he was merely a Dou Huang level cultivator, searching for opportunities and bravely fighting powerful enemies in this space. Everything that happened was deeply etched in Xiao Yan's memory, as if it were just yesterday. Back then, he had to be extremely cautious even when facing Dou Zong level magical beasts, but now Xiao Yan truly stands at the top of the entire continent.

Looking back now, more than ten years have passed. Thanks to the special arrangements and maintenance by the Void Emperor, every plant and tree here is no different from before, still retaining its antiquity and vitality.

This place holds a special significance for Xiao Yan. Only in the Beast Realm can he recall his memories of his previous life, of being an Earthling. However, the Void Emperor had told him that that life had long since ended, and Xiao Yan accepted that he was now living a second, complete life.

Of course, Qinglin was also deeply moved. Here, she met the second benefactor in her life—the super strong person who endowed her with great power and helped her choose the path forward for her future, Mingmei. She was seen because of Xiao Yan and was no longer the ignored, lowly snake-person mixed-blood maid; she became so powerful because of Mingmei that she was qualified to stand by Xiao Yan's side.

The Void Emperor did not disturb the two. Instead, he first dealt with the still burning Void Devouring Flame in his palm. Only after the two had come back to their senses from their memories did he speak to Xiao Yan.

"A late-stage three-star Dou Sheng with five different flames and a soul reaching the late-stage Heaven Realm. Under extreme conditions, you were able to escape the pursuit of a nine-star Dou Sheng. Your growth rate is indeed quite impressive."

The Void Emperor's insight was as extraordinary as ever, directly seeing through all of Xiao Yan's secrets. His judgment was exactly the same as Xiao Yan's current strength, without the slightest deviation.

"Senior, you flatter me. It was just a fluke."

At this moment, the Void Emperor shook his head, his expression turning solemn: "Xiao Yan, you've done very well, but it's not enough!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart stirred slightly, and he immediately guessed what the Void Emperor was referring to: "Are you referring to the three requests you mentioned, senior?"

The Void Emperor nodded: "I initially proposed that you possess one of the top three different flames, become a ninth-grade alchemist, and have the strength of a five-star Dou Sheng. All of this was to make up for my past mistake and to fill the gap in the continent. Moreover, time is extremely tight now, and I can only turn to you for help because I truly cannot find anyone else to accomplish this for me."

Hearing the Void Emperor's serious tone, Xiao Yan asked, "Why are you in such a hurry, Senior?"

Qinglin, standing nearby, chimed in at the opportune moment, "Could it be that the black mist, that strange entity, had other companions today?"

The Void Emperor nodded, his expression growing increasingly solemn: "Yes, he is merely acting as a vanguard. Behind him are several powerful enemies, whose strength is similar to that of the extraterrestrial evil race that has arrived today—they are all at the Dou Di level."

At this moment, Emperor Xutian told Xiao Yan that the terrifying black mist life form from today was actually called the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan!

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Yan and Qing Lin couldn't help but gasp. They had personally faced that strange being before, and the terrifying power of the black mist life form today was something they had never seen before in their lives. The terrifying pressure, belonging to the Dou Di level, was almost irresistible, making even their souls tremble.

Unexpectedly, he had other accomplices, and more than one!

If several extraterrestrial evil races at the Dou Di level were to descend upon the Dou Qi Continent at the same time, what kind of annihilation would that cause?