In terms of strength, Master Huoyun, a first-class expert in Zhongzhou, may not match the supreme strength of Master Tianlao. However, if placed anywhere beyond Zhongzhou, he would still be a top-tier figure.
Master Huoyun comes from the True Flame Hall, which was once an obscure minor power in Zhongzhou. Through his step by step efforts, he forged a name for himself in Zhongzhou, helping the True Flame Hall establish itself in that land teeming with martial arts experts.
After establishing a foothold in Zhongzhou, the True Flame Hall shifted its focus to Yinzhou, rich in resources. Here, they nurtured their own forces, and each year they reaped substantial amounts of spiritual stones and heavenly treasures.
However, with the rise of the Tianmo Cult, all the forces supported by the various powers in Zhongzhou in Yinzhou were annihilated, and their interests were severed.
Upon learning of this, Master Huoyun once personally traveled to Yinzhou and nearly swept through the entire region, aimed at wiping out the Tianmo Cult and slaying Liu Wuxin.
If it were not for his incredibly high talent and the fact that he broke through to the first grade of cultivation just before the battle, perhaps neither the Tianmo Cult nor Liu Wuxin would have existed anymore.
"Master Huoyun, it's him."
Gazing afar at the fiery figure in the void, the several elders among the Xiannv were all shocked, their faces filled with awe.
Though they had made their guesses as soon as they heard the alarm, facing a master of this caliber added a layer of fear to their hearts.
"What's wrong, isn't Liu Wuxin coming out?"
With the arrival of the four elders, the Fire Cloud Sovereign, standing between heaven and earth, slowly opened his eyes. He glanced at the crowd with a relaxed expression, his tone carrying a hint of mockery.
Since Liu Wuxin broke through to the first grade, Master Huoyun had been soundly defeated and had fled in disarray. For many years thereafter, he dared not set foot in Yinzhou. Recently, hearing that Liu Wuxin was gravely injured, the Master excitedly rushed here upon his emergence from seclusion.
Although his heart was initially a little nervous, after some provocation from Fire Cloud Sovereign, he discovered that it seemed true as stated in the information, Liu Wuxin could not come out.
"Master Huoyun, you are too arrogant. The emperor is just in seclusion. You are now attacking, and you're really not afraid that she will come out? Don't forget how humiliatingly you were beaten by the emperor and ran away."
Xiannv Spring stepped forward and knew that she could not lose in terms of momentum. She looked at the Fire Cloud Sovereign from a distance, raised her voice and shouted.
"Hmph, I have never feared Liu Wuxin. Previously, I did not want to fight her because of her youth and did not consider her as an equal. Now it seems that I have been too lenient, to the point where you all think I am not as good as her. It seems it is time for me to show my true strength."
Fire Cloud Sovereign waved his sleeve, shouting loudly, "Go, bring Liu Wuxin here. I will definitely make her pay."
Upon hearing this, the faces of the Xiannv elders turned grim. It seemed that Master Huoyun knew that Liu Wuxin was gravely injured and could not come out of seclusion, so he dared to boldly attack.
If the emperor were here, he wouldn't dare to attack even if he had ten braves in him.
Thinking about this, the Xiannv were all filled with anger, biting their teeth.
Seeing the Xiannv elders in such a state, the smile on Fire Cloud Sovereign's face grew even brighter. "She won't come out? Fine, then I will beat her until she does."
With that said, Fire Cloud Sovereign folded his right sleeve, palm outstretched, and a strike was unleashed. Suddenly, the cloudless sky was overrun by flames, and the entire imperial capital was bathed in blood red.
Rolling fire clouds turned and rolled from the sky, converging into a colossal palm imprint that descended heavily upon the imperial capital.
The people within the imperial capital were all shocked by this sudden scene. Curious heads peered out from tea rooms, taverns, shops, and brothels, gazing up at the sky to remotely witness the sudden appearance of the fire cloud palm print.
This is a stroke that few people will see in their lifetime, and missing it would be a huge loss.
Spectating the spectacle is an ingrained love in the hearts of every citizen of the imperial capital.
It's not that they're afraid of death, but rather that this scene is too rare to see and their protector, the female emperor Liu Wuxin, is within the imperial capital.
With Liu Wuxin around, the citizens of the imperial capital believe that no one can conquer the capital.
"Trouble, we've sealed off the message, but the people here are still unaware of the emperor's plight. If they continue to stay here now, perhaps..."
Xiannv Spring turned his head back and looked at the curious citizens within the imperial capital driven by their desire to see the commotion, full of helplessness in his heart.
The citizens of the imperial capital have always loved to watch the spectacle. It's impossible to stop, and even if they tried, it would be useless. If the imperial capital is broken, no matter how many of them hide inside their homes, they cannot survive.
Boom!
The fire cloud palm print landed on the sky above the imperial capital, but in an instant, it vanished. Suddenly, a transparent barrier appeared above the imperial capital, blocking that terrifying strike.
This is the work of Liu Wuxin's foresight. Worried about the safety of the people in the city, she had set up a barrier many years ago, which can withstand attacks from the world's top masters.
"Fire Cloud Sovereign is, after all, a first-grade master. The barrier set by the emperor can only hold for a moment, not for a lifetime. It seems that with another three attacks, the capital city will definitely be breached."
Liu Ruyanyan gazes at the barrier in the sky, his eyes filled with worry.
"But how can that be? With our combined strength, we could hold off a second-grade expert for a while, but what about a first-grade one?"
Xiannv Spring's small hands tightly clenched the cuff of her sleeve, biting her teeth hard, full of helplessness in her eyes.
"First grade? I wonder how long I can hold him off."
Just when the Xiannv elders, led by Xiannv Spring, were in a desperate situation, a figure of an elderly man appeared behind them.
Fu Bei is here.
"Old master"
Knowing that Fu Bei was a second-grade master sent by Chen Mo, the Xiannv elders showed great respect for him. However, they were also worried at this moment. Although Fu Bei was stronger than any of them, he was still just a second-grade master.
"Including me as well."
The little bean sprout dressed in a dark red palace dress jumped down from the sky.
"Miss Chen."
Suddenly, the Xiannv elders' eyes showed a glimmer of hope.
"Girl, we have teamed up again. This time, you should be stronger, right?"
Fu Bai smiled as he turned around.
Little bean sprout nodded slightly, "After resting for a while, although I can't match a first-grade master, I can hold off for a while..."
"As long as we can delay him for a while, I have already sent someone north to notify Dong Li. Once she and Chen Mo return, I believe we can solve the current danger."
Xiannv Spring said confidently.
Although she may not be as strong as Chen Mo, the Xiannv elders still knew about Jiang Dongli's strength. She was very durable and could withstand a first-grade attack when she was a third-grade master. Even now, as a second-grade master, she could fight for several days against a first-grade expert.
As long as Jiang Dongli returns, even if she cannot defeat Fire Cloud Sovereign, she can force him to retreat.
"Let's go."
Fu Bei called out, and then gave Little Bean a subtle look. The two of them rushed out of the barrier and came to the front of the Fire Cloud Sovereign.
Just as Fire Cloud Sovereign was about to strike a second blow to shatter the barrier protecting the imperial capital, he saw Little Bean and Fu Bai coming forward, a slight smile playing on his lips and a trace of satisfaction spreading across his face.
"Hmph, two second-grade masters? Interesting. Do you think that two second-grade masters can stop me?"
Fire Cloud Sovereign let out a derisive laugh, flicking his sleeve disdainfully. In the distance, miles of fire clouds converged, forming a huge palm print in the sky again.
"I am not that old, but I can deliver one punch and one palm strike. Although it may not defeat you, it can still block your blow."
Fu Bai stepped forward several steps, his hands cupping his sleeves as he unleashed a punch and a palm strike.
Little Bean Sprout stood behind Fu Bei, and his small bag softly opened, releasing a group of dark bugs...
