With the addition of Gu Lie, Huo Ling, Hun Xuzi, and others, the gradually collapsing grand formation stabilized, and the illusory body of Yao Di's remnant soul solidified somewhat.
High in the sky, a pair of indifferent eyes overlooked everything, black flames flickering within his pupils. The Void Swallowing Flame, hidden in the shadows, suppressed his excitement, patiently waiting for Black-Robed Yao Chen and Yao Di's remnant soul to decide the victor.
It was he who gave Hun Xuzi the order to support the Yao Clan, thereby causing Black-Robed Yao Chen to expend more energy.
After failing to break through the grand formation for a long time, Black-Robed Yao Chen seemed a little impatient. He retreated a short distance, and fresh blood seeped from his right hand. He raised his arm high and swung it down fiercely.
A colossal Dragon Claw appeared in the sky, descending with a power akin to the heavens collapsing.
Yao Di's remnant soul, in the appearance of an old man in hemp robes, raised his hand, and a massive medicine cauldron appeared above his head. The cauldron was covered in mysterious patterns, vaguely outlining various scenes: mountains and rivers, sun, moon, and stars, birds, beasts, insects, and fish…
An ancient and solemn aura permeated the air, as if ancient ancestors were singing in unison.
The Dragon Claw and the medicine cauldron collided, a long hum resonated, followed by an indescribably massive explosion, and a terrifying energy storm that almost tore the entire Medicine World in half.
The grand formation dimmed slightly, and the old man in hemp robes' phantom became even more ethereal, his aura noticeably weaker.
Black-Robed Yao Chen's face was also pale, clearly, the previous impact was not easy for him either.
After catching his breath, he raised his right hand again, lifting it, then bringing it down.
After three such strikes, the medicine cauldron shattered with a boom, turning into shimmering specks of light that scattered everywhere, and the old man in hemp robes also completely vanished beneath the descending giant claw.
Before dissipating, he cast a lingering glance at the earth below him.
A subtle sound, like glass breaking, echoed in the soul of every person of the Yao Clan. All of their bodies stiffened, and they clearly felt something quietly fading within their bloodline.
"Ancestor…" Yao Dan's eyes were red, filled with sorrow.
"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. An old thing that should have died tens of thousands of years ago, don't be an eyesore." Black-Robed Yao Chen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and snorted coldly.
Then, he turned his gaze to Yao Dan, saying in a cold voice, "I told you, since you obstruct me, then the Yao Clan no longer needs to exist."
He stretched out his right hand, gripping tightly, and white cracks, like shattered glass, appeared on his five fingers. These white cracks rapidly spread and extended, and wherever they passed, space shattered completely.
Just then, a beam of black light descended from the sky, striking towards Black-Robed Yao Chen's back.
Black-Robed Yao Chen grabbed it with a backhand, his dragon-scaled palm seizing and crushing the light beam, his gaze turning serious as he looked towards the horizon.
A massive rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and black flames surged in, covering the heavens and earth. The flames converged into a figure covered in mysterious patterns.
When this figure appeared, everyone felt a terrifying gravitational pull, as if the Dou Qi in their bodies was being tugged, wanting to escape.
"This flame… Void Swallowing Flame?" Yan Yao's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously looked at Hun Xuzi.
The latter bowed slightly to the figure: "Greetings, Lord Xun!"
"Indeed, is the Void Swallowing Flame's true body also with the Soul Clan…?" Xiao Yan murmured softly.
This did not surprise him. When Hun Xuzi brought out the Earthly Sub-Flame, he had already felt that the Void Swallowing Flame's true body was most likely in the Soul Clan's possession. However, what surprised him was that the Void Swallowing Flame had not been refined by anyone, but existed independently as a Huo Ling.
What he didn't expect even more was that the Void Swallowing Flame was so powerful, its aura subtly able to contend with a ninth grade golden pill.
The black figure, covered in mysterious patterns, slowly spoke, his voice carrying an ancient and vast aura:
"How pathetic. The Yao Clan has been reduced to this by a mere medicinal pill… Hehe… Since you cannot deal with him, then I won't be polite."
On the suspended plaza, Gu Lie's expression was indescribably solemn. Gu Yuan knew that the Void Swallowing Flame was with the Soul Clan, and Black Nirvana King Gu Lie, as the second strongest expert of the Ancient Clan, had also learned some things from Gu Yuan.
Seeing the Void Swallowing Flame had actually advanced to the Nine-Star Dou Saint level at this moment, besides surprise, he felt more worry and unease.
The Soul Clan's strength was too great; he vaguely felt that the Ancient Clan was no longer their match.
"It was you who ambushed me just now? Heh, I'm quite keen on refining another type of Heaven Flame. I think you're quite suitable." Black-Robed Yao Chen said coldly.
"Do you really think that just because your realm is a bit higher than mine, I can't do anything to you? You're just a medicinal pill that just came into existence, with no cultivation technique and no Dou Technique. What do you have to fight me with?" The Void Swallowing Flame looked at him, its voice ancient and hoarse.
He did not hesitate and immediately attacked. With a flick of his sleeve, streaks of black flames shot forward like sharp arrows.
Black-Robed Yao Chen opened his mouth, letting out a clear Dragon's Roar that dispersed all the black flames.
The Void Swallowing Flame's second attack had already arrived. He pointed a finger, and an illusory finger-print instantly appeared before Black-Robed Yao Chen. Black-Robed Yao Chen was unable to dodge and took the full brunt of the attack, falling from the sky like a meteor and crashing heavily onto the ground.
The Void Swallowing Flame pursued the advantage, rapidly forming seals like lightning. Black flames converged, forming a black vortex ten thousand zhang in size, from which an indescribably terrifying suction force emanated.
"Don't struggle, you can't escape."
Black-Robed Yao Chen's body involuntarily moved closer to the vortex, the terrifying suction force gripping him tightly, making it impossible for him to break free.
A purple-golden light flashed in his eyes, and he let out a clear Dragon's Roar. A dazzling light erupted, and in an instant, he transformed into a giant Dragon Phoenix nine thousand zhang long.
After revealing his Dragon Phoenix body, he no longer resisted the suction force, but instead charged directly into the vortex made of black flames, shattering the vortex with his head.
Looking at this massive creature, the Void Swallowing Flame was slightly stunned, a hint of confusion appearing in his eyes… The body of a Taixu Ancient Dragon, the wings of a Heavenly Demon Phoenix, what kind of creature is this?
As if he thought of something, the confusion in his eyes receded, and a look of realization appeared on his face: "I once heard that in ancient times, there appeared a magical beast even more powerful than the Taixu Ancient Dragon, possessing the body of an Ancient Dragon and the wings of a Heavenly Phoenix, truly the supreme magical beast… Its name was Dragon Phoenix."
"You got it right… You just asked me what I had to fight you with? This body of mine is the strongest Dou Technique!" The massive Dragon Phoenix roared deafeningly at the sky and charged fiercely towards the Void Swallowing Flame.
When such a colossal creature charged towards him with immense power, even the strong Void Swallowing Flame couldn't help but change his expression.
He hastily unleashed palm prints, attempting to prevent the other party from approaching.
But the giant Dragon Phoenix disregarded everything, enduring the attacks under the protection of its dragon scales, and slammed fiercely into the Void Swallowing Flame.