Douluo: My Spirit is Fallen Angel

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Gu Yuan narrowed his eyes and said sternly, "Hun Tiandi, I heard the Spirit Hall has set up a large number of Spirit-Devouring Life-Extinguishing Formations across Central Continent. What exactly is your Soul Clan planning?"

Upon hearing this, Hun Tiandi was momentarily stunned. His expression showed nothing but confusion—no other emotion appeared on his face—as he asked in puzzlement, "Brother Gu, where did you hear such baseless rumors? How could my Soul Clan possibly be involved in such a thing?"

Within the Soul Clan, Void Swallowing Flame glanced at the first two lines exchanged between Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan, and immediately lost interest. He could already guess how the rest of the conversation would unfold: Hun Tiandi playing dumb, Gu Yuan pressing with questions, and ultimately no valuable information being revealed. Gu Yuan would begin to harbor doubts and send someone back to the Gu Clan to investigate, only for those useless wastes to find absolutely nothing. In the end, the Gu Clan would put on a show of preparedness, and that would be the end of it.

Void Swallowing Flame knew Gu Yuan's character all too well. A complete failure and a hypocrite—his strength and mindset were entirely mismatched. For someone at the peak of Nine-Star Dou Sheng, Gu Yuan was utterly disgraceful. Outwardly, both Hun Tiandi and Void Swallowing Flame held nothing but disdain for him. Even within his own clan, Gu Yuan was constantly lectured by weaker Grand Elders, openly called by name, unable to hold absolute authority—an embarrassment of the highest degree.

As Professor Luo Xiang once said: the more a person flaunts their virtues, the more their true nature tends to contradict them.

Xiao Yan always said he wasn't a good person, yet when faced with greater responsibility, he never failed. Hun Tiandi, on the other hand, dressed like a refined scholar but was inwardly cruel and ruthless—something Void Swallowing Flame understood well. Gu Yuan, with his plain linen robes and modest, scholarly demeanor, seemed approachable and humble within the clan, but that only made him all the more false and arrogant inside.

Thinking of this, Void Swallowing Flame recalled that terrifying figure rising in the Dou Qi Continent—the one who activated the Spirit-Devouring Life-Extinguishing Formation. His expression turned slightly grim. "Another Hun Tiandi, huh…"

With that, Void Swallowing Flame transformed into a mass of pitch-black flames, vanished into the void, and flew toward the Spirit Hall outside Soul Realm. He intended to gather information about Qian Renhan and eliminate him. Even after a thousand years of interaction, he remained perpetually wary of Hun Tiandi's potential betrayal. Now, with a new Hun Tiandi rising, it was best to eliminate the threat while it was still manageable.

In a manor within Sacred Pill City, a man in his twenties, wearing the robes of an alchemist with a clearly embroidered rank symbol of a seventh-tier alchemist on his chest, looked merely passably handsome. Upon learning about the incident in the Bone Mountains, his expression became wild with excitement. "This is perfect. My chance has finally come!"

This man was Song Qing, disciple of the Pill Tower's Grand Elder and one of the most fanatical admirers of Cao Ying. However, during the Alchemist Assembly, he had been thoroughly crushed by Xiao Yan in every aspect—combat ability, soul power, and alchemy skills. Cao Ying, also overwhelmed by Xiao Yan's performance, had since devoted all her attention to him.

Why not Qian Renhan, who was arguably more powerful? While it's true that women often admire strength, if a man and woman are truly in love—not merely lusting after each other or united by family arrangements—then shared ideals are essential. Xiao Yan shared Cao Ying's passion for alchemy and soul cultivation. Qian Renhan, however, didn't even participate in the Alchemist Assembly or reveal any affiliation with alchemy.

Thus, Song Qing had completely lost his chance with Cao Ying. But now, Qian Renhan had been identified as a demonic figure across the Dou Qi Continent. Song Qing saw an opening.

Though Qian Renhan had kept a low profile, few on the continent had seen him—and most of those who had were already dead. Song Qing was one of the exceptions. He had seen Qian Renhan in the Myriad Medicine Mountains and had personally heard Xiao Yan refer to him as "Big Brother."

If he spread the news that the Falling Star Pavilion was connected to Qian Renhan, countless factions would surely rush to exterminate it. And when that happened, as Pavilion Young Master, Xiao Yan would not survive. Once Xiao Yan was dead, wouldn't Cao Ying finally be his?

Thinking of Cao Ying's alluring curves and enchanting beauty, Song Qing felt his inner desires flare uncontrollably. He let out a sinister chuckle and began walking toward the Pill Tower, ready to spread the news.

Meanwhile, within the Spirit Hall's branch closest to the Flame Spirit Plains, Soul Miesheng sat in command. The reemergence of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame was expected within the next few years. Ranked third among Heavenly Flames and the one that helped the Demonic Lotus Saint reach Half-Emperor level, it was a power the Spirit Hall absolutely had to obtain.

"Miesheng," came a voice.

Without a sound, Void Swallowing Flame appeared before Soul Miesheng.

"Lord Void!" Soul Miesheng greeted respectfully.

Hun Miesheng rose and respectfully saluted Void Swallowing Flame. His expression bore a genuine reverence that could not be feigned. Within the Soul Clan, Void Swallowing Flame held a status equal to that of the clan leader, Hun Tiandi. In fact, in certain respects, his position surpassed Hun Tiandi's. After all, the Soul Clan's continued survival and its current peak condition were largely due to Void Swallowing Flame's power.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Void Swallowing Flame said calmly, "I came here to ask you about that newly emerged demonic figure from the Central Continent. I've developed a strong interest in him."

Hun Miesheng replied in a respectful tone, "Lord Void, I once saw that man during a visit to the Pill Tower. Based on what occurred in the Bone Mountains, I suspect that he may not only be capable of devouring soul bodies to enhance himself—his abilities might be similar to yours. Or rather, more accurate to say, even more refined than yours."

"Oh?" Void Swallowing Flame's eyes narrowed. "Explain."

"At first, I found out that the man could absorb spiritual energy and boost his mental strength, even stealing his opponent's mastery over Dou Techniques. When I encountered him at the Pill Tower, I nearly fought him. I can say for certain that, at the time, he wasn't my match. Even if he had managed to activate the Spirit-Devouring Life-Extinguishing Formation, I could've killed him before he did."

"But at the Bone Mountains, he fought the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's chief, Huang Tian—whose strength is on par with mine, or perhaps even slightly above mine. And yet, he managed to repel Huang Tian and activate the formation to strengthen himself. Therefore, I boldly speculate that, like you, he has the ability to devour all things—heaven and earth alike—to enhance his power."

Hun Miesheng detailed every bit of information he had gathered on Qian Renhan. As Void Swallowing Flame listened to the end, his eyes narrowed. An invisible killing intent began to surge from his body. He had originally assumed the man was just a lesser version of Hun Tiandi—identical in temperament but far inferior in strength. But based on Miesheng's report, the man was rapidly evolving into a true Hun Tiandi. No one understood better than Void Swallowing Flame just how quickly devour-type powers could raise one's cultivation.

One Hun Tiandi was already enough to make the entire Dou Qi Continent tremble. Now, another was on the rise—and this one had no clan backing him. A solitary, rising demonic powerhouse of this kind must be eliminated before he fully matures.

"Lord Void, I have one more piece of information," Hun Miesheng added.

"Speak."

"There's a little girl who's always seen by his side. According to Soul Desert's Qian, that girl is likely a Magical Beast of the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan. The man seems to place great importance on her—he always ensures her safety before entering any battle."

Hun Miesheng chose not to elaborate further. With a leader, it was best to be concise. What needed to be said had been said. Void Swallowing Flame would naturally understand that, to force Qian Renhan out, they only needed to go to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Someone like Qian Renhan, who was proud of his Soul Clan heritage just as Hun Tiandi was, would never abandon someone close to him.

Hearing this, Void Swallowing Flame's brow twitched, and the killing aura around him slowly faded. His pitch-black eyes grew calm as still water, but a sharp glint flashed within them.

"Gather more soul bodies," he instructed plainly.

With that, Void Swallowing Flame once again disappeared into the void.

(End of Chapter)