Xiao Yan stared at the two figures who had suddenly appeared, his expression slightly somber. Both were elderly, their hair and beards white, dressed in gray silk robes. Behind them, pairs of feathered wings gently fluttered, producing a subtle rumble of wind and thunder. Xiao Yan had seen these wings on Huang Xuan before, thus recognizing that these two were indeed powerful members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. "Two Five-Star Battle Sovereigns..." As his gaze swept over the two elderly figures with their composed demeanor, his heart sank—these two were no less formidable than Zhaixing the Old Ghost. Indeed, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, one of the three premier species in the Beast Kingdom, had managed to field two such elite warriors at once. "Must be reinforcements from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan... So Huang Xuan has been deliberately delaying, waiting for their arrival." Xiao Yan's eyes flashed rapidly, and his fists clenched tightly. "The bone wings of the Celestial Phoenix Clan... Young man, your courage is truly remarkable," said an elderly figure dressed in gray-white robes, glancing at Xiao Yan before pausing on the pair of bone wings behind him. His eyes flickered slightly, and his voice remained calm and composed. Xiao Yan's expression darkened, and he slightly retreated. With two Five-Star Battle Sovereigns standing before him, and the watchful old ghost beside him, today's situation might indeed prove disastrous if things didn't go smoothly. "No further words—seize this young man, remove his bone wings, and bring him back to the clan for disciplinary punishment!" said another elder of the Celestial Phoenix Clan, his face cold. "Such an incident must be handled severely; otherwise, how will we inspire others?" "Agreed. Capture him, drain his qi, and have him kneel and serve in the tomb for the rest of his life." The gray-white-robed elder nodded, his eyes flashing with cold brilliance. The Tian Yao Huang clan held the bodies of their kin in the highest regard; any who dared to slight or desecrate such bodies would inevitably face a full-scale pursuit and extermination by the entire clan. As for those daring enough to use the twin wings of the Tian Yao Huang to refine a flight technique—such individuals had not been seen in many years. Today, Xiao Yan was the very first! Hearing the two elders' resolute, undisturbed decision, Xiao Yan could not help but chuckle with growing indignation. With a swift hand motion, he gathered three unusual flames rapidly, then swiftly coalesced them into a magnificent, exquisite fire lotus. As the lotus took shape, a subtle wave of destructive energy surged outward, causing the very energies of the realm to tremble and ripple. "Hm?" Noticing the potency of the fire lotus in Xiao Yan's palm, the two elders of the Tian Yao Huang clan were momentarily startled, then murmured in quiet astonishment, clearly amazed by Xiao Yan's ability to manifest such a powerful technique. "Both of you, this is a lotus of fire forged from the fusion of three distinct fires—don't underestimate it," the elder ghost from afar first stared in awe at the fire lotus in Xiao Yan's palm before offering a reminder. "Hmm." The two nodded lightly, showing no further reaction, their eyes fixed on Xiao Yan. "I still sense the essence of the phoenix's blood upon you, young man. You've broken every taboo of the celestial phoenix clan..." Xiao Yan remained expressionless. With a simple flick of his finger, the fire lotus rose gently from his palm, trailing a slender flame at its tip, and drifted smoothly toward the two elders. As the fire lotus approached, the two elders emitted a sharp, cold exhalation. A vast, oceanic surge of robust ki erupted from their bodies, surging forth like volcanic lava, gradually coalescing into the form of a colossal celestial phoenix hovering above their heads. "Explosion!" "Seeing this, Xiao Yan let out a cold laugh, his mind flashing with intent. The flaming lotus that had flown to a distance just in front of the two elders instantly bloomed, then exploded with a thunderous boom! 'Hmph, the Phoenix Bell!' The terrifying flame storm surged forth, causing the two elders' faces to grow serious. In a flash, they swiftly formed a peculiar hand seal, and then a vast surge of inner qi erupted from their bodies. Within a blink of an eye, a colossal energy bell—nearly a hundred paces in height—coalesced in the air, fully encompassing the oncoming flame storm. 'Clang!' The flame storm struck the bell with tremendous force, causing the very energy of the heavens and earth to tremble. The resonant, thunderous sounds of metal and gold echoed in every listener's ears, making their inner qi surge and tremble violently. A terrifying storm of flames surged throughout the Phoenix Bell, its destructive force fiercely impacting the bell's walls. As brilliant sparks erupted, the bell trembled continuously, and subtle cracks began to spread across its surface. Observing these fine fissures spreading across the Phoenix Bell, the two elders exchanged a slight frown, their hearts slightly disbelieving—having jointly constructed the bell capable of imprisoning a Five-Star Battle Sovereign, it now showed signs of cracking at the hands of a young man whose mere aura reached only Three-Star Battle Sovereign level? "This youth seems rather unusual..." They nodded in agreement, exchanged glances, then gently waved their sleeves, drawing a vast surge of battle energy from within their bodies, which flowed swiftly and completely into the Phoenix Bell, causing the massive structure to radiate an unusual luster. "Let it explode!" Gazing at the flame storm tightly ensnared within the colossal bell, Xiao Yan's expression grew serious. With a mere thought, the power of the Fire Lotus surged forth, erupting in full force. "Clang! Clang! Clang!" The flame storm violently slammed against the great bell, producing thunderous, deafening sounds that caused the Phoenix Bell to tremble violently. Upon witnessing the bell's intense shaking, two elder members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan exchanged another look of concern. Yet before they could reinforce it further, a tremendous boom echoed—within the stunned gaze of both, the impossibly sturdy Phoenix Bell shattered completely. "Hmph..." The shockwave from the explosion affected the two powerful elders of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, who emitted a low, resonant grunt and were forced to step back two paces. "A mere sideline maneuver!" "Stabilize quickly, the elder clad in gray-white robes. He glanced at the flame storm that had likewise vanished, stood with arms folded, and emitted a cold laugh—yet no one saw it. At the same time, the palms within both of their sleeves trembled subtly... 'Two fools...' Far off, the old ghost of Zhixing shook his head, his expression drawn, unable to help but sigh. With his abilities, he could sense clearly that these two seasoned warriors had overreached by relying on each other, thus securing themselves at the expense of his own advantage. Observing the fire lotus formed by the convergence of three distinct flames being blocked, Xiao Yan furrowed his brows, then glanced at the two elders, a subtle coldness spreading across his face. 'Are you both feeling rather unwell?' he asked." "Heard this, the elder in gray-white robes frowned slightly, speaking calmly, 'The sharp-tongued youngster—bring your people along, and follow us quietly back to the Tian Yao Huang Clan. We don't wish to resort to force, but you must now see the situation clearly. Here today, even with wings spread, you'll be unable to escape.' With the sudden arrival of these two elder figures, the Tian Yao Huang Clan now had four Five-Star Battle Sovereigns—such a lineup was already formidable enough to be described as truly terrifying. Though the elder's tone was boastful, it could hardly be denied that today's situation had truly become one where even with wings outstretched, they were helpless. Xiao Yan took a deep breath, and a growing frenzy began to shimmer in his eyes. If the Tian Yao Huang clan truly pressed hard enough, he would have no choice but to unleash the Devastating Fire Lotus once more. With his current strength, the Devastating Fire Lotus he could summon would likely be difficult even for four Five-Star Battle Sovereigns to withstand. Though after that, he would immediately enter a state of weakened vitality, this was the only course of action available at such a critical moment. "You needn't intervene—let me handle this." Seeming to anticipate Xiao Yan's thoughts, Zi Yan gently shook her head. The patterns on her hand subtly pulsed, and the Dragon-Huang Primordial Fruit slowly emerged, hovering in the air as she raised it, standing firm in the void. With a cold gaze, she fixed upon Huang Xuan, whose eyes were now filled with intense greed, and the two elder members of the Tian Yao Huang clan, and coldly remarked, "The Dragon-Huang Primordial Fruit is right here. Then go ahead and take it!" "Seeing Zǐ Yán's move, the young physician and others were momentarily stunned, about to speak—only to be pulled aside by Xiao Yan standing beside them. He gently shook his head; though Zǐ Yán was playful, she was far from foolish. This action of hers surely carried a purpose. "Hmph! A mere juvenile Too-Real Ancient Dragon—really think we're afraid of you?" Xiang Xuan locked eyes with the two elder members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, both of whom nodded in agreement. At that moment, all three launched themselves simultaneously, like wolves and tigers, charging straight toward Zǐ Yán. Their speed was astonishing—within a blink of an eye, they had already reached within ten meters of Zǐ Yán, their eyes fixed intently on the fruit emitting a unique fragrance. As long as they secured this fruit, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan would gain a new lineage of elite beast-blooded rulers—this lineage would surpass even the ancient Void Dragons in strength! "The Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit belongs to our Heavenly Phoenix Clan!" "Shhh—" However, as the three figures' hands were about to grasp the little purple-stone girl's, a loud crack echoed from the space beside her, splitting open like a vast rift. Instantly, a robust figure stepped through the space, and with his emergence, an overwhelming aura surged forth—so powerful that the celestial phoenix clan warriors instantly paled, while the advancing forms of Huang Xuan and his companions froze mid-motion, their faces quickly filled with shock. The figure's presence radiated an unmatched aura of dignity, his booming laughter echoing thunderously across the heavens. "I am a member of the Tai Xiu Ancient Dragon Clan—how dare you, these common birds, move me?"