552: Chapter 552 The seal is broken, and Huo Zhi denies it.

“Tian Yin is calling for help? You are from Sound Valley; you were the one hiding in the shadows of the Dead Soul Mountain Range.”

After Hun Tiandi arrived, he had already detected this person's presence through his keen perception.

Years ago, the Pill Tower had issued a kill order for Hun Tiandi. Later, he was ambushed by Emperor Gu Xuan in the Dead Soul Mountain Range, which drew out Lei Xuanji of the Lei Clan, Feng Qianyou of the Pill Tower, and Tian Yin of Sound Valley.

When the middle-aged man mentioned Tian Yin, Hun Tiandi felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.

Tian Yin was deeply devoted; just to see him once, she had willingly accepted a hundred-year confinement, a love that moved heaven and earth.

How could he not see it? Only the biggest fool would be blind to her feelings.

But he already had enough women by his side: Yu Xiao, with whom he shared a night of passion; Lei Xuanji, who risked danger to return to the Lei Clan to retrieve a great treasure for him; and the pregnant Feng Qing'er...

How could he let another innocent girl step into these muddy waters?

“It is good that you remember. Tian Yin is currently in mortal danger and needs you to take action.”

The refined middle-aged man spoke.

“Hmm? Who dares to harm Tian Yin?” Hun Tiandi said coldly, a terrifying aura erupting from his body.

“Wait, back then Tian Yin said she was returning to Sound Valley to cultivate under the Supreme Elder. How could there be a life-threatening danger!”

“Sigh, that girl lied to you. My Sound Valley bears the responsibility of suppressing the Demon God. As a member of Sound Valley, Tian Yin naturally has to shoulder this heavy burden.”

“The reason I came to find you this time is because I have my eye on your Gilded Divine Statue. It gathers boundless power of faith, which might be able to help!”

The middle-aged man from Sound Valley explained.

Hun Tiandi raised a sword-like eyebrow, divine light flickering in his eyes. Without a hint of hesitation, he said, “Where is it? Lead the way!”

Upon hearing that Tian Yin was in mortal danger, he agreed immediately.

He didn't even stop to think about what kind of dangers he would have to face on this trip.

“Tian Yin truly did not misjudge you. Come with me. I will tell you everything on the way. If this is not handled well, the Fighting Qi Continent will face destruction.”

Although this man had a transcendent temperament, his heart was extremely anxious.

Unwilling to waste a single second, he turned and sped toward Sound Valley.

Hun Tiandi took a step forward and followed closely behind.

“Do you know why my Sound Valley stands guard? For countless years, the people of Sound Valley have never walked in the Central Plains, or even on the Fighting Qi Continent.”

“To put it bluntly, once my Sound Valley emerges, the Ancient Eight Clans and the Three Great Magical Beast Clans would all have to yield!”

On the way, Hun Tiandi finally learned the man's name: Yin Yunji.

He was Tian Yin's second uncle. Yin Yunji spoke to Hun Tiandi as he galloped through the air.

“Why?” Hun Tiandi asked, curious.

“Because in the deepest depths of Sound Valley, an Ancient Demon God is sealed. This demon is incredibly powerful. He once brought blood and slaughter to the Fighting Qi Continent, committing countless killings. Even three Dou Di fell by his hand.”

“It took the sacrifice of countless Dou Di to finally defeat him, yet there was no way to kill him.”

“We could only use the power of a supreme array, hoping that time would wear down his Indestructible Demon Body. And my Sound Valley lineage is the guardian clan that watches over the seal.”

“Throughout the ages, generations of Sound Valley experts have exhausted themselves on this Demon Sealing Seal!”

Yin Yunji spoke lightly, but the price Sound Valley had paid was immense.

Generations of experts had been trapped within the seal.

No matter how ruthless Hun Tiandi was, a sense of admiration rose in his heart.

An Ancient Demon God who was indestructible—how terrifying must his cultivation be? Sound Valley's vigilance here was a merit that benefited more than just the human race.

Even the entire Fighting Qi Continent and its countless living beings—humans and magical beasts alike—had benefited.

At this moment, he also understood why he hadn't seen a single Sound Valley expert back when he was conducting the blood sacrifice of the Central Plains, causing boundless calamity.

They hadn't even participated in the Heavenly Mansion Alliance.

Thinking back now, those disasters were mere child's play that the people of Sound Valley must have scoffed at. Once the Ancient Demon God broke the seal...

The entire Fighting Qi Continent would be destroyed; something like a blood sacrifice of the Central Plains would be trivial in comparison.

“Has the seal been broken?” Hun Tiandi's expression was grave. If something had truly gone wrong, the trouble would be immense.

“From ancient times to the present, the seal has been constantly eroded by the impact of demonic qi. It is already on the verge of collapse!”

“Half a month ago, the Demon God struck the seal again. A corner of the Five Elements Demon-Slaying Array was breached, demonic qi leaked out, and a large number of demonic creatures rushed out...”

As they traveled, the explanation allowed the situation to take shape in his mind.

He was secretly shocked, realizing the terrifying nature of this disaster.

The Yan Clan.

The Yan Clan headquarters was located in the southeastern part of the Central Plains. An uninvited guest had arrived—an envoy sent by the Starfall Pavilion of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance.

Elder Chihuo was also present; this matter was too important for Burning Flame Valley!

In the main hall sat the current Patriarch of the Yan Clan. Dressed in a white robe, he was extremely handsome with a faint smile on his lips, giving off a gentle impression.

“I wonder what business our friends from Starfall Pavilion and Burning Flame Valley have with my Yan Clan?”

The white-robed man finished speaking.

“Patriarch of the Yan Clan, I am Elder Chihuo of Burning Flame Valley. I have something to ask the Dou Sheng Huo Zhi?” Elder Chihuo said solemnly.

“Oh?” This response caused the Yan Clan Patriarch to pause slightly.

His younger sister had gone out once and, through a stroke of fortune, obtained the Red Lotus Karma Fire from the Blood River Ruins—a truly rare divine fire.

“Someone, go and invite Huo Zhi here!” The Yan Clan Patriarch mused for a moment before speaking.

Someone then departed.

Not long after, a woman dressed in a light red dress appeared. A veil covered her face, hiding her world-toppling beauty.

Even so, the outline visible through the veil was extremely captivating.

There were no ripples in her bright eyes.

She then sat down at a table and watched quietly.

“Huo Zhi, these two are friends from Starfall Pavilion and Burning Flame Valley. They have something to ask you,” the Yan Clan Patriarch said.

“Speak!” Huo Zhi turned her head slightly, glanced at the two of them, and said in a cold voice.

“Ahem... Senior Huo Zhi, I wonder if you saw who killed Miss Tang Junyao of our Burning Flame Valley in the Blood River Ruins?”

Elder Chihuo coughed awkwardly and asked slowly.

Strength was respected; strength determined status.

“Tang Junyao? In the Blood River Ruins, the Red Lotus of Karmic Fire erupted, and many people perished within...”

Huo Zhi denied having seen Tang Junyao and responded directly.

“What? There was a Red Lotus of Karmic Fire in the Blood River Ruins? Could she have been burned to death by a Heavenly Flame?”

“No, the young lady had the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame protecting her body; she shouldn't have been in danger!”

Elder Chihuo couldn't believe it and questioned back.

Buzz!

Hearing this, Huo Zhi's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She reached out a slender, jade-like hand, and a wisp of blood-colored flame danced at her fingertips. The temperature in the hall began to rise steadily.

The moisture in the air evaporated, leaving one's mouth and throat dry.

“This Red Lotus of Karmic Fire is not a Heavenly Flame; it is an Innate Divine Fire that is far more powerful. The Nine Dragon Lightning Flame could not protect Tang Junyao!” Huo Zhi spoke indifferently.

“Senior Huo Zhi, according to reports, you were seen in a great battle with Hun Tiandi before the Blood River Ruins. I wonder what the outcome was?”

Elder Chihuo asked.

“He escaped!” Huo Zhi said icily.

“Very well, thank you, Senior Huo Zhi!” Elder Chihuo gave a slight bow.

“Patriarch Yan, thank you for your trouble!” The Starfall Pavilion Elder and Elder Chihuo bowed and then left the Yan Clan.

“Huo Zhi, why did you cover for that man?” the Yan Clan Patriarch asked with a smile.

“Remember, do not provoke him!” Huo Zhi did not explain and simply turned to leave the hall.