Chapter 428: Void Devouring Flame's Handiwork

Chapter 428: Void Devouring Flame's Handiwork

Xun'er and the others couldn't help but be astonished. If Xiao Ze himself were present and could conceal his presence from a semi-saint, they wouldn't be surprised. But Xiao Ze was in the cave, fully focused on refining the medicine. Yet, even with just a portion of his power, he could hide from a semi-saint's perception.

After calming down, Xun'er spoke up, "Since we're sure we won't be discovered, let's continue our cultivation."

Xiao Yi Xian and the others nodded. Staying with Xiao Ze meant they couldn't afford to slack off. Otherwise, the gap in cultivation between them and Xiao Ze would become insurmountable. Xiao Ze was currently stuck at the threshold of becoming a Dou Saint, but once he crossed that threshold, his cultivation speed would likely astonish them again. Even though cultivating as a Dou Saint was difficult and took decades, for someone like Xiao Ze, who was also a high-level alchemist, it might not be as challenging. Refining a high-level pill could equal decades of cultivation for other Dou Saints.

Xun'er glanced at the receding Rock Demon army, a golden flame flickering in her eyes. She felt that the leader of the Rock Demon army was peculiar, giving her a sense of unease.

Time passed quickly in cultivation. A powerful energy fluctuation spread from the cave, waking the others from their meditation.

"That energy fluctuation! Brother Xiao Ze must be about to complete the refinement," Xun'er said just as a wave of heat surged from the cave, making even them feel parched. Following this was a faint red energy wave that brushed past them, causing them to look puzzled. This red energy felt like absorbing a Rock Demon core.

"Seal," a calm voice said, and the red energy receded. Xiao Ze emerged from the cave, holding a pulsating red heart that looked more vivid and enticing than before, emitting a mesmerizing blood-red light. It seemed the earlier red energy wave came from this heart.

"Xun'er, there's no time to waste. Refine this immediately," Xiao Ze said.

"Alright… Brother Xiao Ze, be careful," Xun'er replied, her eyes meeting Xiao Ze's, understanding his intentions, and expressing her concern.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything foolish. I'll just do my best," Xiao Ze reassured her with a smile, watching as she entered the cave.

Turning to Xiao Yi Xian, Medusa, and Qing Lin, he said, "Stay here and protect Xun'er. Refining that heart will take some time."

"Brother Xiao Ze, do you need our help?" Qing Lin asked, sensing Xiao Ze's intentions toward the Rock Demon army.

"No need. The Rock Demon army includes more than one semi-saint. It would be too dangerous if they joined forces," Xiao Ze replied, seeing the understanding in Qing Lin's eyes. Her current strength wasn't enough to help.

After adding some extra protective measures, Xiao Ze left the sealed space. He had previously sent out three lightning bodies to investigate the core area, so he wasn't flying around aimlessly. According to their findings, six extremely peculiar and powerful Rock Demons had emerged in the core area. Xiao Ze suspected this wasn't natural. The sudden emergence of six powerful Rock Demons during the Rock Demon Hunt was too coincidental.

Flying over a massive basin, Xiao Ze finally saw the enormous Rock Demon army. The Linkage Talent greatly enhanced them, giving each Rock Demon a faint blood-red glow over their black bodies, making them appear even more terrifying. But Xiao Ze focused on one towering Rock Demon. Amid the numerous Rock Demons, this one stood out, covered in a prominent blood-red glow, with crimson eyes showing a faint black light.

"Is this Void Devouring Flame's work?" Xiao Ze muttered, sensing the familiar aura. "When the Soul Clan gets involved, it's never good news."

He recalled Hun Yu's involvement, likely executing a mission. The Soul Clan's actions in the Rock Demon world probably aimed to infiltrate the Stone Realm. Xiao Ze speculated that Void Devouring Flame had left a sub-flame to gradually corrupt the Stone Realm, preparing to consume it whole.

"If Void Devouring Flame influenced these six Rock Demons, then I should eliminate them and disrupt the Soul Clan's plans," Xiao Ze decided, launching himself toward the Rock Demon army under the cover of illusionary power.

'Great Heaven Creation Palm!'

The Rock Demon army noticed him too late. A massive black hole appeared in the sky, expanding and descending like lightning, crushing the army. The first to be hit was the semi-saint Rock Demon, who roared and punched at the black hole, trying to destroy it. But even a semi-saint couldn't withstand the Great Heaven Creation Palm, a low-level heaven-tier skill. The powerful punch shattered instantly, the black hole devouring the Rock Demon's arm.

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