Gazing at the yoke of the yōkai puppet and Tian Huo Zhunzhe charging straight toward the Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast, Xiao Yan also turned his head and directed his gaze toward the countless poison beasts approaching with thunderous roars. Now that he was closer, he could see two figures standing atop the back of a massive beast leading the front ranks of the beasts. The two powerful presences he had previously sensed emanated from these two figures. "Indeed, the Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast is no ordinary force in Luoshen Gorge—having two such capable subordinates under its command is impressive," Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, fixing his gaze on the two figures. "These two will be mine. You handle the herd of beasts, how does that sound?" Xiao Yixian smiled warmly. "Will that be sufficient?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan hesitated slightly. "They are merely two cultivators just reaching the four-star stage. Now that my injuries have fully healed, I find them quite manageable." "Little Doctor smiled gently and said, 'Actually, those herds of beasts are quite numerous. If you don't take them seriously, you might find yourself in serious trouble—right in the middle of a minor setback.' 'A bunch of mere beasts, really? Do you think they can overthrow the heavens?' Xiao Yan laughed heartily, projecting a truly bold and confident demeanor. 'You foolish youngsters! To dare come and make a scene on my lord's territory—do you truly not know how to write the word "death"?' As Xiao Yan's laughter settled, a sharp cry of anger rose from the charging herd of beasts. Then, two gusts of wind swept past, and two figures materialized a hundred meters away from Xiao Yan and his companion. These two figures appeared remarkably unusual—so much so that their physical appearances were vastly different. One was stout and round, like a ball, his very footsteps causing the ground to tremble; the other was thin and wiry, resembling a slender bamboo pole, with deep, calculating eyes that gleamed with cunning and malice." Staring at these two, even Xiao Yan couldn't help but be momentarily stunned—then, a touch amused by how strangely these two looked. "Get out of the Scorpion Domain or die!" The towering figure, his eyes blazing with fury, gripped his palm, and a massive hammer—tall enough to match a human—materialized. With a simple swing, the deep, resonant sonic booms echoed continuously, shaking the ground and leaving deep craters in its wake. Beside him, the leaner figure first fixed a cold, fierce gaze on Xiao Yan and the others, then swiftly glanced toward the direction of the Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast. There, a colossal battle had erupted—three powerful fighters, each at the level of an eight-star Battle Sect Master, were locked in fierce combat. The resulting energy waves surged in waves, radiating immense pressure even from a distance. What business did these people have suddenly arriving in the Scorpion Domain? Moreover, the two who fought against the leader—both of them were actually no weaker than him... And these two standing before him clearly weren't ordinary either... The man's eyes darted rapidly, revealing traces of growing astonishment. "Hand them over to me. The herd is approaching now—go ahead and act as well. It's said that on that day, the Scorpion Toxin Dragon Beast could harness the toxic gases of the surrounding beasts. You must swiftly drive them away!" With a gentle grasp of her hands, the young healer radiated a powerful, gray-purple aura that flowed like a flowing ribbon across her palms. She gave a brief instruction to Xiao Yan before swiftly moving, darting forward to confront the two stout figures. "You're asking for it, young lady! I'm not going to spare you!" Upon seeing the young healer charge, the large, robust man roared, stepping forward with a force that shook the very ground, advancing like a small mountain, his massive iron hammer creating a series of sonic booms as he slammed it down upon her. "Clang!" A mighty surge of combat energy in the form of a flowing ribbon rushed forward, crashing heavily against the iron hammer. A sharp clashing sound erupted, and as sparks flew, the massive hammer was instantly knocked back, while the plump man stumbled slightly from the force of the impact. "This woman is formidable! Dry monkey, are you really going to fight?" The first strike had been powerfully repelled by Xiao Yi Xian, and the plump man's face paled as he spoke, his voice firm. Upon hearing his words, the slender man furrowed his brows, clenched his hands, and allowed two long, slender daggers to slide down. With a spring of his feet, he blurred into a hazy figure, shooting straight toward Xiao Yi Xian with a sharp hiss. Faced with the combined assault of the two—one plump, one lean—Xiao Yi Xian remained utterly composed, moving with graceful and steady steps. Each graceful motion of her jade hands sent forth a surge of powerful qi, compelling the two to swiftly dodge, never daring to make contact. Seeing Xiao Yi unharmed, Xiao Xing exhaled a deep breath, lifted his gaze toward the approaching herd of beasts, and then let out a cold laugh. With a sudden movement, he materialized in the air above, forming a hand seal. The Fallen Heart Flame detached itself from the Luminous Lotus Heart Fire and floated before him. Closing his eyes and spreading his hands, Xiao Xing focused his mind. Instantly, the Fallen Heart Flame trembled, and then rippled outward in waves of profound, invisible energy, spreading in concentric circles. The invisible waves expanded rapidly, making contact with the herd within moments. Immediately, a series of piercing cries erupted. The once-majestic herd grew disoriented, and white smoke began to rise from the bodies of several beasts. Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Another wave of intangible fluctuations spread out, instantly igniting clusters of flames within the herd. Countless venomous beasts suddenly caught fire without any apparent source, transforming into blazing spheres and darting wildly before collapsing in a moment, reduced to ashes... Among the herd, there were several powerful, intelligent beasts that had not yet taken on a physical form. These could withstand the heart-fire impact to a certain extent. Unlike the others, which panicked and charged blindly into danger, these intelligent creatures remained composed, aware of the peril ahead, and deliberately advanced. Of course, only a minority of the mythical beasts possessed intelligence; the majority relied solely on instinct. Under the current control of the Scorpion Toxic Dragon Beast, they charged forward in a relentless, frenzied assault. Yet, beneath the widespread heart-fire impact of the Fallen Heart Flame, every beast that entered within a hundred meters of Xiao Yan was reduced to ash, one after another, with a series of soft, pattering sounds. Despite this, a continuous stream of beasts kept charging forward, fearless and unyielding, ultimately leaving a thick layer of ash across the plain—appearing especially cold and solemn. As more and more beasts surged forward, Xiao Yan's brow furrowed, glancing upward at the swirling toxic clouds above the herd. With this relentless pace, it was unclear when the battle would finally conclude—these beasts, under the Scorpion Toxic Dragon Beast's command, showed no fear at all. "Roar!" As Xiao Yan pondered, a loud, resonant dragon's roar suddenly echoed through the air, instantly causing the herd of beasts to stir. The toxic clouds floating in the sky began to move, their direction clearly pointing toward the battlefield where the Scorpion Poison Dragon was engaged. Seeing this, Xiao Yan's expression grew slightly concerned. The Scorpion Poison Dragon clearly could not withstand the combined power of Tianhuo Zunshi and Di Yao Gui, and now sought to leverage the collective strength of the toxic clouds formed by the myriad beasts. If the dragon succeeded in this, the situation would surely grow even more complicated. "Since you wish to harness the power of the toxic clouds, I shall destroy them!" A flash of cold determination passed through Xiao Yan's eyes. He swallowed the fallen Xin Yan flame in one gulp, allowing it to swiftly merge with Qinglian Earth Heart Fire, reuniting to form a luminous lotus heart flame. Changing his hand seal, a vibrant green flame surged skyward, then subtly undulated before solidifying into a massive fire wolf, stretching over thirty zhang in length! The Flame Wolf span across the sky, its scorching heat continuously spreading, instantly dispersing the surrounding toxic mist. As the spirit of the Flame Wolf, formed from the essence of Lirui Lotus Fire, manifested, the herd of beasts beneath it immediately went into a state of intense agitation, deeply fearful and respectful of this most yang and intense presence. "A rare fire?" The Scorpion Poison Dragon, already entangled in combat, felt its expression sharply change upon noticing the Flame Wolf rising in the sky. "Heh, now isn't the time to be distracted!" As the Scorpion Poison Dragon's mind grew unsettled, a sudden laugh echoed from behind. Instantly, a powerful palm strike landed solidly upon its back. "Pfft!" "Struck hard, a gush of blood erupted directly from the scorpion-toxic dragon beast's mouth. As soon as the blood appeared, it transformed into arrows, piercing the face of the earth spirit automaton charging at it, hissing loudly. Yet the earth spirit automaton remained unmoved, delivering a powerful, unrelenting punch straight ahead. 'You scum! I won't let you off this time!' the beast roared, retreating in disarray, his face turning purple with fury. 'Scorpion Dragon Swallows the Sky!' As it stepped back, a roar erupted from its throat, its form instantly swelling, transforming into a massive, fearsome creature stretching over a hundred paces. Raising its head toward the toxic cloud formed by the combined venom of ten thousand beasts, a powerful suction surged forth. 'Swallows the sky? You're dreaming!" Xiao Yan sneered, changing his hand seal. The giant fire wolf opened its massive maw, shooting out a towering column of flame that struck the vast toxic cloud directly. The scorching heat of the unique fire caused the cloud to rise in countless plumes of white vapor, and the concentrated toxic gases within burst like a punctured balloon, dissipating completely. Due to the intense burning effect, the toxic gases absorbed by the scorpion dragon beast were minimal, prompting it to become furious and leap about in rage. Its blood-red eyes locked onto Xiao Yan, and its colossal scorpion tail—stretching over fifty meters—pierced the sky, aiming a direct assault at him. Xiao Yan remained calm, shifting his hand seal. The giant fire wolf plunged downward, allowing the scorpion tail to pierce through its body. The intense heat within the wolf instantly caused the tail to emit a series of hissing sounds. "Aaaah!" The intense pain radiating from its tail sent the Heaven-Toxic Scorpion Dragon Beast rearing up, emitting a piercing, agonized cry. Yet as the cry had just finished, a silver figure materialized directly above its head, delivering a solid punch straight into its massive eyes! "Boom!" A deep resonance echoed through the sky, as blood erupted in a cascade, splashing like a sudden downpour of rain. Under the force of this impact, even the Heaven-Toxic Scorpion Dragon Beast was thrown from the heavens, crashing heavily to the ground, causing the earth to tremble beneath it.