Chapter 517: The Slaying of the Twin Saints
Atop a perilously steep Black Mountain, two expressionless, gray-robed elders stared into the distance. Though they appeared no different from ordinary humans, with their cold and merciless eyes betraying their resolute nature, they were energy bodies—survivors shaped by the Heavenly Tomb.
Some energy bodies were heavily influenced by the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb, driven by an overwhelming desire to devour others. However, Dou Sheng level energy bodies were less affected and could behave more human-like. Nonetheless, no matter how human they seemed, they couldn't change their true nature as remnants born from the tomb's energies.
"There's a Dou Sheng level battle happening in that direction." "One of them feels strangely familiar." "I feel it too. That sensation of annihilating everything is reminiscent of the ancient clan's inherited Heavenly Flame." "That inherited flame, combined with Dou Sheng level strength, must be a key figure from the ancient clan." "Shall we make a move?" "Let's."
The two gray-robed elders spoke coldly, quickly agreeing to join forces and slay the Dou Sheng from the ancient clan. They weren't overly arrogant; from their previous encounters, they sensed that the Dou Sheng from the ancient clan had only just reached the Dou Sheng level and hadn't yet mastered their power— a clear sign of a newcomer to the Dou Sheng rank.
Additionally, as energy bodies of the Heavenly Tomb, they could use the land to conceal their presence. With the element of surprise, an ambush would surely leave the ancient clan's Dou Sheng severely wounded.
"Once we kill him, remember to obliterate his soul completely to prevent another ancient clan energy body from emerging in this third layer." "Of course. If it weren't for that damnable Xiao Xuan, our Soul Clan wouldn't be reduced to just the two of us here."
Just as the gray-robed elders were about to move towards the location of the ancient clan's Dou Sheng, a massive and blazing wave of energy came from the sky. A golden beam descended, striking the perilous Black Mountain and instantly demolishing it. The annihilating golden flames leaped on the rocks, turning anything they touched into nothingness.
The two gray-robed elders scrambled out of the inferno in utter disarray. Surging black mist around them kept the deadly golden flames at bay, but the mist also burned away, leaving them exposed once they escaped the sea of fire.
They looked up grimly at the sky as a figure descended slowly, a faint smile on their face. "So, you were planning to completely eradicate my soul? Why such disarray?"
Xun'er's voice echoed leisurely around them as she descended gracefully in front of the fiery backdrop, appearing every bit the queen of fire, regal and supreme. "So it's the ancient clan's holder of a divine-grade bloodline." One elder sneered as he spotted the subtle seven-colored clan pattern on Xun'er's forehead. "It seems you think you've already won us over." "Isn't that the case?" Xun'er replied with a light smile, aware that alone she might not fully stop these two one-star Dou Shengs. They could melt into the land, making them hard to detect.
But now, the situation was different. Learning from their previous encounter with the white-robed elder, Xiao Ze had prepared secretly, preventing their escape through the land. The fact that these two Soul Clan Dou Shengs hadn't hidden before their arrival meant they were doomed.
Their contempt made the gray-robed elders unable to mask their fury any longer, and with a snort of rage, they said, "Arrogance! Let's join forces and finish her!" Both exploded with formidable power. From their mouths, a dense black mist poured out, forming two immense black pythons hundreds of meters long. The pythons roared and rushed towards Xun'er, the space around them shattering under their immense pressure.
Xun'er's eyes showed a trace of seriousness as she faced the combined full force of the two Dou Shengs. Her body's golden flames surged more violently than ever.
At that moment, a message from the golden tree came. "It's done!" Relieved, Xun'er watched as thunder exploded in the sky, and black lightning fell in torrents. "Ha!" She took the opportunity to unleash vast golden flames, shaping them into dragons that met the giant black pythons head-on.
Heavenly thunder stirred earthly fire, turning the area into a domain of thunder and flames. Both the black thunder and golden flames were immensely powerful, filling the area with lethal threats.
The violent energies raged wildly, and within a few breaths, the giant pythons were blasted into countless wisps of black mist.
Seeing their combined attack disintegrate so quickly, the gray-robed elders' faces turned pale. Realizing that apart from this ancient clan's Dou Sheng, there must be another powerful being hidden, one they couldn't detect, they instantly thought of retreating. The elders exchanged glances, understanding each other's intentions without words, and the black mist around them surged as they attempted to dive into the earth.
Thud! A terrifying impact made the land tremble, and the elders looked in horror. Below them, a scorching force blocked their escape into the earth. "You really understand the situation, fleeing when things go south. But I've gone to great lengths to set this up; letting you escape now would be a waste of my efforts," Xiao Ze said as he appeared slowly, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
As if on cue, Xun'er and Xiao Ze unleashed their vast energies. Golden flames and black lightning filled the land, turning the area into a battlefield where black mist struggled but was eventually suppressed by the lightning, quickly dissipating.
After a few screams that overpowered the sound of thunder, the presence of the two Soul Clan Dou Shengs completely vanished.
(End of Chapter 517)
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