Chapter 1144 (1/2)

Chapter 1144: The Opening of the Heavenly River

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

As the fire continued to rage, blazing flames swept across the universe and a terrible heat filled the air. Zhu Yan stood aloof in the sky, exuding an extremely horrible sense of domination.

Zhu Yan’s strike had revealed his powerful strength, and the oppression he released seemed to be even stronger than Garuda’s. He was undoubtedly number one on the List of Powerhouses.

However, even in the face of such power, Xiao Xiao’s expression didn’t change. Instead, she teasingly looked Zhu Yan up and down, then nonchalantly asked, “Are you sure you can bear the consequences, if my father actually went after the Flame Spirit Clan?”

Back when the Flame Emperor wandered the Great Thousand World, the Flame Spirit Clan was tormented so badly, they eventually had no choice but to wake their slumbering Ancestor. Even then, they still failed to capture the Flame Emperor.

So, they had been forced to watch helplessly, while he took their Divine Fire away. If the Flame Emperor was already so powerful back then, he must be even more powerful now!

If the Flame Emperor returned, even if the Ancestor was awakened again, he would be no match for the Flame Emperor. Moreover, back then, the Flame Emperor had no powers, but since that time, he established the horrible supreme power, the Endless Fire Territory!

Although the Flame Spirit Clan was also a supreme power of the Great Thousand World, having ancient roots, and far surpassed the Endless Fire Territory in terms of age and inheritance, in a battle between the two, the Flame Spirit Clan would most likely be extinguished from the Great Thousand World for good!

Zhu Yan understood this fact, so he let the spiritual flames that were filling the sky stagnate for a while. Although he was reluctant to admit it, he knew very well that the Flame Spirit Clan would not be able to bear the consequences of provoking the Flame Emperor’s anger.

Although the Flame Emperor was indeed a formidable force, Zhu Yan was equally extraordinary. After taking a deep breath, Zhu Yan said, “I am inviting you to be the Flame Spirit Clan’s guest. No harm will befall you.”

Zhu Yan knew that he could not actually harm Xiao Xiao, but if he could defeat her and bring her back to the Flame Spirit Clan, he would really become the Young Clan Leader!

“I’m afraid you’re not qualified enough for me to follow you back to the Flame Spirit Clan,” said Xiao Xiao, while smiling.

Even though she was facing the number one person on the Tianluo Continent’s List of Powerhouses, Xiao Xiao showed no fear. After all, her father was able to suppress the Flame Spirit Clan, so as his daughter, although she had yet to reach his level, she was at least capable of suppressing the supreme talent among the younger generation of the Flame Spirit Clan.

Zhu Yan’s expression became serious upon seeing Xiao Xiao’s calm demeanor. Knowing Xiao Xiao’s identity, he would be a real idiot if he thought she would be easy to deal with. Facing her, even a strong opponent like Zhu Yan would be extremely wary.

“I challenge you to a fight in this Ancient Celestial Palace,” said Zhu Yan in a low voice.

“As you wish,” Xiao Xiao said indolently, not at all worried by Zhu Yan’s challenge.

Eyeing Xiao Xiao, Zhu Yan didn’t say anything more, but took the initiative to retreat, landing on a nearby mountain.

“Don’t worry about him, I can handle this fellow! And I promise that he won’t have time to give you any trouble,” Xiao Xiao said to Mu Chen.

She could tell there was conflict between Mu Chen and Zhu Yan. Since Zhu Yan had challenged her, she could just deal with him. That way, Zhu Yan would not have time to trouble Mu Chen and the rest of the group.

Mu Chen and the rest could hear the unshakable confidence in Xiao Xiao’s nonchalant words. As a daughter of the Flame Emperor, she naturally had great pride.

The Flame Spirit Clan knew they could not avenge their shame by challenging her father, so they had challenged her instead. As such, she was ready to teach them a lesson!

Mu Chen and the rest nodded and smiled at Xiao Xiao’s words. Zhu Yan was strong indeed, but they had faith in the unpredictable Xiao Xiao.

After this interlude, they resumed waiting quietly. After an hour, another figure arrived hurriedly. The familiar figure was Su Qingyin, who Mu Chen and the rest had met once before at the Dragon Entrance Gate.

Su Qingyin was riding on a ferocious Four Winged Beetle at a very fast speed. Upon reaching the outside of the Heavenly River, she saw that Mu Chen and the rest had already arrived, which had surprised her.