285: Lin Xiu's methods, the Three Thousand Flames panicked

He wanted to say that there was no chance with the Three Thousand Burning Flame when it was calm, and now that it was enraged, the chances were probably even slimmer.

But considering Lin Xiu was the champion of this Pill Gathering, his words were still somewhat tactful.

"Grand Elder, don't worry, I'm best at playing with fire."

Lin Xiu didn't look back, his figure rising, slightly higher than the Dragon's head, his gaze sweeping down.

Facing its man-eating gaze, he calmly extended his hand, ignoring the burning purple-black flames, and pressed it onto a scale.

A wisp of Soul Power spread from his palm into the giant Dragon's body.

A sneer appeared in the Three Thousand Burning Flame's eyes, and the purple-black flames surged, attacking that wisp of Soul Power.

"Flame Soul Separation Technique!"

Lin Xiu formed a hand Seal with his other hand, pointing at it, and the vast Soul Power stirred like waves in the ocean.

The purple-black flames instantly lost control, stopping in place.

At this moment, a look of shock appeared in its massive Dragon eyes, mixed with a hint of panic.

"What Move is this?"

Qiu Ling stood stunned.

"He definitely came prepared. The Three Thousand Burning Flame is probably going to be taken by this guy."

Cao Ying's tone was a little displeased, but then she changed her tune, "It's fine if he takes it. After all, if the Three Thousand Burning Flame stays in the Pill Domain, our teachers will constantly have to maintain the Seal and guard against it."

Beside her, Dan Chen turned her head, staring blankly at her, "Sister Ying, do you actually want Lin Xiu to take it or not?"

She hadn't seen Sister Cao Ying's thoughts change so quickly before.

"Ah, didn't I say that in my mind?"

Cao Ying was startled, two blushes sweeping across her cheeks, a little flustered.

Just then, the high temperature of the flames in the Star Domain suddenly intensified.

Purple-black flames rose from the distant Dragon tail, like wolf smoke on an ancient Great Wall, rapidly shooting towards the Dragon's head.

The giant Dragon's body writhed, causing the chains on its body to clang loudly, and those chains instantly tightened.

"You're anxious."

Lin Xiu looked at it, a mocking smile on his lips. A guy who was Sealed, fighting him?

"Roar!"

The Dragon's head swayed, its mouth opening wide, and flames gathered within it.

But with a single point from Lin Xiu, the flames that had painstakingly gathered quickly died down and dissipated.

"It seems the Three Thousand Burning Flame is really going to be taken by him."

Qiu Ling murmured, looking at the violently struggling giant Dragon, unsure whether to be happy or sad.

After all, the Three Thousand Burning Flame was ranked among the top ten on the Strange Flame Ranking, a rare treasure.

But for so many years in the Pill Domain, no one had been able to take it, and keeping it was always a hidden danger.

"What are you waiting for?!"

Noticing the unfamiliar Soul Power getting closer and closer to its Origin flames, the Three Thousand Burning Flame's voice revealed deep panic.

"What?! Who are 'you' referring to?"

Qiu Ling was first stunned, then suddenly snapped back to reality, feeling a sense of foreboding.

"Could there be a change?"

Cao Ying was startled by the words, her worried gaze fixed on Lin Xiu's figure.

Feeling the Qi fluctuations behind her, she pushed Dan Chen away with a backhand, then immediately turned around.

Among the few people who had entered together earlier, four of them had their eyes replaced by darkness, with black flames overflowing from the corners of their eyes.

All four exuded a strange fluctuation, their faces numb, revealing an indescribable eeriness.

"Grand Elder!"

Cao Ying immediately called out.

"People from the Hall of Souls?! How did they get in?"

Qiu Ling's expression changed when he saw the four, and he raised his palm, fierce Qi gushing out.

However, the four had already each taken out a Jade Slip and crushed it forcefully before Qiu Ling's palm could descend.

"Explode!"

The four were expressionless, speaking in unison.

Boom!

Instantly, the four figures exploded, surging Qi swirling outwards.

Qiu Ling immediately shielded Cao Ying and Dan Chen behind him, his brows furrowed.

At this moment, he sensed an energy fluctuation from behind him as well, "Could it be...?"

His heart sank, and he turned to look.

A scale on the giant Dragon's forehead showed cracks, then shattered into countless fragments.

"Oh no, the Three Thousand Burning Flame is about to fully awaken!"

Seeing this scene, a chill rose from Qiu Ling's back, and as an earth-shattering Dragon roar sounded, his scalp even tingled.

"Lin Xiu, crush the jade bead and inform the President!"

Qiu Ling roared towards the figure that had been sent flying.

"Hehe... Lin Xiu, you've repeatedly disrupted our Hall of Souls' actions. Today, we'll just take you back with us!"

Cracks appeared in the Star Domain, and then three figures completely shrouded in black robes walked out.

One of them extended a hand from under his black robe, and a surge of Qi swept through the Void Realm, aiming for Lin Xiu's wrist, which held the bead.

Whoosh!

The Qi passed directly through Lin Xiu's wrist.

That person was clearly stunned for a moment, then shifted his gaze.

Not far away, Lin Xiu's figure appeared, the bead in his hand already shattered into specks of light.

"Mu Gu was right, your speed is indeed quite fast."

There was a hint of surprise in that person's voice. Only after his attack passed through did he realize he had only hit Lin Xiu's afterimage.

"Your Excellency, according to our prior agreement, after you break free, you will stay in our Hall of Souls for one year, after which you will be completely free."

Another person looked at the Three Thousand Burning Flame, which was constantly breaking free from its chains.

"Damn it! You actually made a deal in private!"

Hearing the conversation, Qiu Ling's face turned extremely grim.

Without the Seal's restraint, perhaps only the three giants of the Pill Tower would have the strength to directly block it.

"No problem, but before that, let me devour him first."

The giant Dragon spoke human words, its eyes, filled with greed, fixed on Lin Xiu.

"No, the Hall Master has given orders, Lin Xiu must be brought back to the Hall of Souls."

That person refused without hesitation.

"If you can't even satisfy this small request, then it will be very difficult for me to help you."

The giant Dragon said in a low voice.

"Your Excellency, I think you intended to go back on your word from the very beginning, didn't you?"

That person's tone clearly became much colder, "Let's act together! Before it completely breaks free from the Seal, let's get its Origin flame!"

The other two nodded.

"Life Soul Lock, appear!"

Three fierce auras surged forth, each incomparably powerful, exuding a strong Dou Zun pressure.

Black mist surged, and a clanking sound came from within, followed by pitch-black chains, like giant pythons, rushing out.

The chains were covered with strange runes, and countless faces could vaguely be seen emerging, their expressions painful, with continuous shrill cries seeping from them.

"To actually use the Life Soul Lock, these guys seem to be prepared to burn their bridges to deal with the Three Thousand Burning Flame."

Qiu Ling's expression was solemn as he beckoned to Lin Xiu.

Once Lin Xiu approached, he urgently said, "You should remember the way we came. Now, you and Cao Ying and the others leave the Star Domain first."

"Let me go?"

Lin Xiu was stunned.

Qiu Ling said anxiously, "This Star Domain cannot support too many powerful individuals. Now that three Venerable Elders from the Hall of Souls have appeared, the President and the others are probably maintaining the stability of the Star Domain and won't be able to help for a while."

The Three Thousand Burning Flame had been in the Star Domain for so many years, it was certainly not without improvement.

It could at least contend with these people for a while.

If the Star Domain was not maintained, once it broke, the battle would spread to the Pill Tower outside.

The Three Thousand Burning Flame was a Strange Flame ranked in the top ten. If such a flame fell into the outside world, even ordinary Dou Zongs probably couldn't easily withstand it.

Qiu Ling couldn't imagine what kind of disaster it would cause then, but he knew the Presidents' inner choice.

"Let's go, Lin Xiu, it's too dangerous here. You don't need to take risks."

Cao Ying believed that Lin Xiu already possessed a Strange Flame, and merely lacking the Three Thousand Burning Flame shouldn't be a big deal.

"No, I'm not leaving. You all go first!"

Facing their gazes, Lin Xiu showed a determined look and shook his head.