The Protector Appears!

"Zi Yan, move away!" Gu Fei released two waves of gentle force, pushing Zi Yan and Cao Ying several dozen meters away.

His figure quickly flickered, evading the chains that had been launched at him.

Immediately after, Gu Fei changed his hand seal, and overwhelming flames burst out from his body, covering the sky. Three types of strange flames and two beast flames split apart, then rapidly merged again.

"Five Ring Flame Expelling Technique..."

Seeing this, Venerable Tian Huo, who had already retreated to a safer distance with Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and the Lion King, felt his heart skip a beat. His old eyes gleamed with excitement.

This Dou Technique was something he had acquired by chance years ago. Even at his peak, he hadn't fully unleashed the power of the Flame Technique. The requirement for different flames was too stringent. Back then, he had risked trying to fuse a second Fallen Heart Flame, largely because of this technique.

But now, Gu Fei was on the verge of meeting these harsh requirements!

Three types of heavenly flames hovered in the sky.

The terrifying heat instantly dried out the air in this part of the sky.

Fortunately, when the soul barrier had shattered earlier, everyone nearby had already fled.

Otherwise, a battle of this scale would have wreaked havoc on countless people.

"He has refined three types of heavenly flames... Could it be that he is cultivating that legendary technique?"

At this moment, a never-before-seen desire filled the pupils of Old Mu Gu.

"Three types of heavenly flames... How is that possible?"

"How can three types of heavenly flames coexist in one body? Doesn't he fear that these flames will conflict and eventually explode?"

Not far away, Cao Ying and the others were utterly shocked by what they were witnessing.

"Old Ghost, this person must be kept alive!"

Realizing that Gu Fei might possess the technique capable of merging heavenly flames, Old Mu Gu quickly shouted at Old Ghost Zhai Xing.

"Hmph, you're still thinking about that at a time like this..."

Old Ghost frowned. He reached forward with his large hand, and a black hand instantly merged into the void, reappearing just a few meters in front of Gu Fei.

"Brother Gu Fei, please be safe..." In the distance, Xiao Yi Xian, who had been taken to safety by Venerable Tian Huo, was deeply worried.

"I must work hard so that in the future, I can fight alongside Brother!"

She wanted to help Gu Fei, but she knew that she would only be a burden if she went over now.

"Five-Ring Flame Formation!"

Facing an opponent like Old Ghost Zhai Xing, who was four stars stronger than himself, Gu Fei gave it his all.

The Five Ring Flame Expelling Technique, composed of three types of heavenly flames, had reached the peak of Earth-tier Dou Techniques, just one step away from matching heaven-tier techniques.

Gu Fei stood at the formation's core, controlling the powerful flames, directly confronting the large black hand.

The powerful Dou Technique and his refined Dou Qi gave Gu Fei the ability to fight above his level.

Moreover, with Old Ghost Zhai Xing not fully committed to the fight, Gu Fei, despite being a one-star Dou Venerate, managed to hold his own.

"Sigh..."

"Old Ghost, Xuan Kong Zi and the others will be here soon. We should leave now!"

Seeing that Old Ghost Zhai Xing couldn't defeat Gu Fei quickly, Old Mu Gu sighed.

He seemed to sense something and hurriedly urged Zhai Xing to retreat.

"Kid, your technique will belong to me one day..."

As he left, Old Mu Gu glanced at Gu Fei with a trace of reluctance. He coldly laughed and launched a palm strike at Zi Yan and Cao Ying, who had been watching from a distance.

From start to finish, Venerable Tian Huo didn't intervene against Old Mu Gu and Old Ghost.

He knew that Gu Fei preferred him to protect Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and the others.

Now, with Zi Yan in danger, Yao Tian Huo decisively blocked the massive palm strike aimed at her. However, he couldn't also protect Cao Ying.

"Am I going to die..."

Feeling the terrifying power in the massive palm, Cao Ying was filled with despair.

She was just a Dou Emperor; there was no way she could escape an attack from a Dou Venerate.

"Bang!"

After closing her eyes, she heard a loud noise, but the expected destruction of her body didn't happen.

A tall figure stood in front of her.

"Young Master Gu Fei!"

Seeing that it was Gu Fei who had saved her, Cao Ying's heart raced, and her admiration for him grew even stronger.

"Thank you, Young Master Gu Fei!"

"I don't know how to repay this life-saving grace!"

Cao Ying bowed gracefully, her long, jade-like arms slowly extending, her posture seductive, and her snake-like body incredibly alluring.

In fact, she had wanted to hug Gu Fei from behind, but after hesitating for a moment, she dismissed the idea.

She knew that being too forward might lead to rejection.

"Miss Cao Ying, you and I are friends. This was a small matter, no need to dwell on it..."

Hearing this, Gu Fei turned around and casually waved his hand, then suddenly paused.

Because Cao Ying was bowing in front of him, the snowy scenery below her neck was quite impressive, and Gu Fei had a full view at close range.

Especially when Cao Ying slightly raised her head to look at Gu Fei, her gaze was almost magnetic, as if it was trying to pull his soul away.

"Let's go!"

Old Mu Gu didn't care about these things. His attack on Zi Yan and Cao Ying was meant to restrain Gu Fei and Venerable Tian Huo.

Now that no one was stopping them, Old Ghost Zhai Xing and he began distorting the space around them. Once they entered the void, not even Xuan Kong Zi could catch them.

"Hall of Souls are growing bolder, daring to attack someone from my Gu Clan!"

However, just then, a voice echoed from the sky outside Holy Pill City.

The newcomer was not Xuan Kong Zi but the Gu Clan elder who had been secretly protecting Gu Fei.

This elder had relaxed a bit after seeing Gu Fei's group arrive in Holy Pill City, staying far outside the city.

But just now, as Gu Fei fought Old Mu Gu and the others, the elder quickly sensed it.

With the appearance of the Gu Clan elder, the space around Old Mu Gu and Old Ghost Zhai Xing instantly solidified.

"This power... could it be, a Saint has descended?"

Feeling the solidified space around them, Mu Gu and Old Ghost were both shocked.

"Mu Gu, who exactly are we dealing with? You've doomed us!"

Realizing they were trapped, Old Ghost couldn't help but curse Mu Gu.

"That kid is from the Gu Clan. We've really kicked a steel plate this time!"

Recalling what the Gu Clan elder had said, Mu Gu felt his scalp tingle.

"Is it that ancient clan of legends?"

Old Ghost Zhai Xing's face was filled with horror. At that moment, he wanted nothing more than to tear Old Mu Gu apart.

If it weren't for him, he wouldn't be in this predicament.

"Senior, we are from Hall of Souls. Today's incident may be a misunderstanding. We ask that you spare us, and we will leave immediately!"

They both tried to plead for mercy, but the Gu Clan elder didn't give them a chance.

"Die!"

The elder in the sky merely raised his hand slightly, and both were reduced to a cloud of blood mist.

"Hehe, Elder Gu Qian, I didn't expect you to be following me all this time..."