Chapter 187 Demonic Flame Valley
The mysterious and powerful Demon Flame Valley is located deep in the mountains in the northern part of the Black Horn Region.
This huge valley seems to be a masterpiece of nature, carved out from the mountain.
The dark black rocks surrounding it are called Ink Mace Stones. They are extremely hard and even a Dou Wang-level warrior would have difficulty in breaking them.
The surface of these rocks gleams with a metallic luster, making one wonder if the mountain range itself is a huge mineral vein.
The headquarters of the Demon Flame Valley is located in this mineral vein, and its strength is far beyond what the outside world can imagine.
Although the masters of the Demon Flame Valley did not have their names on the Black Horn Region’s blacklist, it did not mean that they were not strong enough.
On the contrary, their strength is strong enough to make them disdain to participate in the so-called "blacklist" dispute.
Both the Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect are old and established forces with a long history in the Black Horn Region, and they are backed by Dou Zong-level powerhouses.
The power of the Devil Flame Valley is even more powerful than that of the Black Emperor Sect. The Valley Master of the Devil Flame Valley, known as the Earth Demon Old Ghost, is a powerful warrior with the strength of a Seven-Star Dou Zong.
In comparison, the leader of the Black Emperor Sect, Mo Tianxing, is only a four-star Dou Zong.
The Demon Flame Valley not only has powerful beings like the Earth Demon Old Ghost, but also three elders at the peak of the Douhuang level. Among them, the chief elder has even reached the realm of a half-step Douzong and may achieve a breakthrough at any time.
At the edge of the Demon Flame Valley, on top of a stone tower that reached into the clouds, a figure stood quietly.
Xiao Ling was wearing a black robe, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind.
Under the moonlight, his face looked particularly stern, and his deep eyes seemed to contain the sea of stars.
Xiao Ling's purpose of coming to the Demon Flame Valley this time was naturally to obtain the method of refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet.
However, it is slightly different from the previous plan. It is not to be resolved by force, but to trade with the Demon Flame Valley.
At first, Xiao Ling’s plan was to kill the old demon directly, and then take the wealth accumulated by the Demon Flame Valley over the years for himself.
This method is fast and efficient, and the benefits are undoubtedly huge. The wealth accumulated by the Demon Flame Valley over the years is a huge sum of money, and even a wealthy alchemist like Xiao Ling can't help but be tempted by it.
In addition, Xiao Ling was also very envious of the six-star Dou Zong body of the Earth Demon Old Ghost. If such materials could be refined into a Heavenly Demon Puppet, its combat power would certainly be extraordinary.
Of course, Xiao Ling would never act on his own regarding such an important matter. Before setting off, he would naturally inform Elder Su Qian about the matter first.
When Su Qian learned of Xiao Ling's plan, he was so shocked that he could hardly believe his ears. He didn't even give Xiao Ling any chance to explain and flatly rejected this risky plan.
In Su Qian's opinion, although Xiao Ling's fighting ability is outstanding among his peers and even the older generation, it is far beyond the level of an average three-star Dou Zong.
But facing the old demon who has reached the seven-star Dou Zong realm, this veteran strong man who has experienced many vicissitudes of life, Su Qian believes that Xiao Ling still has a considerable gap in strength compared to him.
The old demon is not only the master of the Demon Flame Valley, but also a legendary figure of the same generation as Mang Tianchi, the president of Canaan College. His combat experience and methods are far beyond what Xiao Ling can match today.
Furthermore, the Demon Flame Valley was filled with powerful people. Even if there were no other Dou Zong-level beings, the large number of Dou Wangs and Dou Huangs joining forces to attack was enough to bring great trouble and threats to Xiao Ling.
Su Qian was worried that if Xiao Ling acted rashly, not only would it be difficult to achieve his goal, but he would also be in danger of life and death. In Su Qian's eyes, only the two elders in the Black Horn Region had the ability to check and balance the old demon.
If the two elders do not take action, even if Canaan Academy's strength is enhanced with the help of Xiao Ling's elixir, if it really takes the initiative to conflict with the Demon Flame Valley, the academy will inevitably suffer heavy losses.
Su Qian's worries were not groundless. After all, in everyone's opinion, Xiao Ling did not have the ability to confront the Demon Flame Valley head-on at the moment.
Su Qian was even worried that Xiao Ling would act rashly on impulse, so he considered calling on several elders who had already broken through to the Dou Zong realm to act together and confine Xiao Ling in the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy to prevent him from stepping out of the academy.
Xiao Ling was also helpless about Su Qian's worries. Although he had told Su Qian that he had unique means to deal with the strong men in the Demon Flame Valley alone, Elder Su Qian did not agree with his rather risky plan anyway.
Xiao Ling could actually understand Su Qian's concern. After all, he was only seventeen years old and had just been promoted to Dou Zong. He had not yet truly demonstrated his strength, so it was naturally difficult for people to believe that he had the ability to challenge a senior force like the Demon Flame Valley alone.
Xiao Ling was also unable to immediately prove that he had the means to fight against the Demon Flame Valley.
With his current abilities, it would not be difficult to deal with the old demon, or even kill him, although it would take some energy. However, it was hard to predict whether he could win under the siege of so many powerful men in the Demon Flame Valley without using soul fighting skills.
As for Xiao Ling's trump card against the Devil Flame Valley, it is undoubtedly the fighting skill "Ghost Possessed" that surpasses the Heavenly Rank. However, Xiao Ling will not use this move unless it is necessary.
After an in-depth discussion, Su Qian learned that Xiao Ling attached great importance to a treasure in the Demon Flame Valley.
After personally testing Xiao Ling's strength and making sure that he at least had the ability to protect himself, Su Qian finally agreed to let Xiao Ling go to the Demon Flame Valley.
However, before letting him go, Su Qian repeatedly reminded Xiao Ling that this trip was limited to transactions, he must not do anything extreme, and he must ensure his own safety.
Xiao Ling finally had no choice but to agree to Elder Su Qian's arrangement.
First, what Elder Su Qian said does make sense. The Demon Flame Valley is extremely powerful, and it is indeed quite difficult to deal with.
Secondly, although Xiao Ling was quite envious of the body of the old demon, what Xiao Ling valued more was the method of refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet.
Now Xiao Ling is not in urgent need of a Dou Zong body, nor does he need to use the Heavenly Demon Puppet to resist the pill thunder when refining the seventh-grade elixir.
Moreover, there is a body of Turtle Spirit Venerable waiting for him to take in the Luoyan Empire. By then, even if he really refines a pill of grade seven or above, the pill thunder will not be wasted.
As for the Heavenly Demon Puppet that he planned to refine for Han Yue, the Dou Zun body that he obtained in the Warcraft Mountains would be just right.
However, if those people in the Demon Flame Valley did not have any ulterior motives, then Xiao Ling would be willing to make a deal with them. But if the Demon Flame Valley wanted to do something bad to him, then Xiao Ling would not show mercy.
Xiao Ling stopped thinking, took a deep breath, and gently adjusted his black robe to make it flow more elegantly in the night breeze.
Immediately, Xiao Ling took a step forward and walked towards the depths of the Demon Flame Valley.
As Xiao Ling gradually walked away, his figure slowly blended into the night of the Demon Flame Valley, leaving behind only a slender back and a shadow elongated by the moonlight.
His arrival may bring some new waves to the dominant force in the Black Horn Region.
(End of this chapter)