Blackish-violet demon Qi filled heaven and earth. Not only would the human Qi warriors’ vision be compromised when they were in it, but their senses would also be influenced to a great extent.

Standing atop that mountain peak, the few figures were all wreathed in faint spiritual light, which protected them from the corrosion of the demon Qi.

Each and every one of them was a person with great power and influence in the Realm of Flame Heaven.

Among them were Chang Sen from the Hell Sect, Ghost Eye from the Ghost Sect, and Fang Hui from the Spiritual Treasure Sect, all of whom were powerful Profound realm Qi warriors.

Aside from them, Huang Fan, an elder from the Heaven Palace Sect, and Su Lin were also waiting silently.

Only representatives from the Cloudsoaring Sect, Grayvale Sect, and Mystic Mist Sect hadn’t shown up yet, due to the long journeys they had to take to get here.

As the dark-red light unleashed by the Blood Lotus gradually entered their view, everyone atop the mountain peak seemed to be suddenly enlivened.

The moment the white-garbed Su Lin caught sight of Nie Tian on the Blood Lotus, she couldn’t help but call out, “Nie Tian!”

“Are you sure it’s him?” Huang Fan asked in a soft...