Chapter 1229: Chapter 1229: Heading to the Dark Fire Alliance
"Xu Nian, don’t be impulsive. The Dark Fire Alliance is extremely powerful. Going after them might well be a death sentence," Xu Tianxu quickly advised as he observed the intense killing intent rising from Xu Nian.
In his view, even if Xu Nian was formidable, how powerful could he really be?
The Dark Fire Alliance had been rooted in this world for so long, how could one person stand against it?
"That’s right, cousin. We really need to be cautious about this. Although you have the cultivation of the Earth Immortal Realm Middle Stage, the Dark Fire Alliance is truly strong. They have four peak-level Earth Immortal strong people," said Xu Shang.
"Four?" Xu Nian scoffed, the murderous intent in his eyes undimmed.
Nevertheless, to ease Xu Tianxu’s worries, he nodded and said, "Grandfather, rest assured, I won’t act impulsively. I won’t make a move against the Dark Fire Alliance unless I’m fully prepared. But if I do confront them, I will make their world turn upside down. If they dare harm a hair on my mother’s head, I will see the Dark Fire Alliance laid to waste."
Xu Tianxu and Xu Shang nodded, indifferent to Xu Nian’s words.
However, Hong Cheng, standing behind Xu Nian, felt a pang of sympathy for the Dark Fire Alliance in his heart.
This time, the Dark Fire Alliance might follow in the Ghost Alliance’s footsteps and end up even more disastrously.
"Rest assured, your mother and the others are not in immediate danger. While they’ve been captured, they’ll likely not be harmed until the Dark Fire Alliance can extract substantial information from them. And since your mother’s power is low and her knowledge limited, they presumably won’t bother her significantly," Xu Tianxu explained.
Xu Nian nodded, but internally resolved to visit the Dark Fire Alliance as soon as possible to rescue his mother.
"By the way, grandfather, is the Beast God and the Dark God Island Master with my mother and the others?" Xu Nian suddenly asked.
"No, they are with the Wind God Alliance," Xu Tianxu replied.
"Huh, why are they in the Wind God Alliance?" Xu Nian asked in confusion.
"The Beast God and Dark God Island Master were both gravely injured. They had once fought the Dark God Alliance to rescue your mother, but due to the constraints of this world compared to ours, they gained no advantage and were pursued, forcing them to take refuge in the Wind God Alliance," Xu Tianxu explained with a sigh.
Xu Nian frowned. Once again, the Dark Fire Alliance was the cause.
It seemed that unless he destroyed the Dark Fire Alliance, he wouldn’t be able to quell the hatred in his heart.
"How strong is this Dark Fire Alliance?" Xu Nian turned to ask Hong Cheng.
"The Dark Fire Alliance is different from our Ghost Alliance or the Wind God Alliance. The Dark Fire Alliance is ruled by Emperor Dark Fire. The other three peak Earth Immortal figures are her subordinates. Emperor Dark Fire operates with extreme ruthlessness and ambition, having stirred up the turmoil in the entire small world," Hong Cheng explained.
"Indeed, this Emperor Dark Fire is a woman, extraordinarily alluring, but she has an extreme aversion towards men. However, she does not harm women, so your mother should be safe with her," Hong Cheng quickly added.
Hearing this, Xu Nian felt much relieved.
So, Emperor Dark Fire was a woman after all.
With that, he felt considerably reassured.
Still, even if she was a woman, should his mother suffer any grievance, he would leave her without a grave.
"Oh, a woman, that is quite interesting. I happen to lack a maid by my side. Perhaps I should consider accepting her," Lin Ruolan suddenly chuckled, her smile bewitchingly radiant.
"Who is this..." Xu Tianxu and Xu Shang suddenly noticed the two people behind Xu Nian, especially Lin Ruolan, which piqued their curiosity greatly.
Because Lin Ruolan had just said she wanted to take Emperor Dark Fire as a maid.
"Grandfather, cousin, I forgot to introduce you. This is Hong Cheng, the Alliance Leader of the Ghost Alliance," Xu Nian said, pointing at Hong Cheng.
Xu Tianxu and Xu Shang were both shocked. They hadn’t expected Hong Cheng to be the Leader of the Ghost Alliance!
"And this is... a friend of mine, named Lin Ruolan," Xu Nian paused slightly, unsure how to introduce Lin Ruolan.
To say she was the daughter of the Demon Realm Sovereign?
If he said that, wouldn’t it immensely scare his grandfather and Xu Shang?
"Could it be your wife?" Xu Shang teased with a smile.
Xu Nian immediately sweated coldly and waved his hand hurriedly.
Lin Ruolan, however, didn’t mind. "I am the Desolate Hall Master!" she declared.
Upon hearing this, Xu Tianxu’s eyes widened instantly.
He wasn’t knowledgeable about much, but the name of the Desolate Hall Master was known to him.
On Tianhen Continent, capable of contending with Emperor Xing, there was only the Desolate Hall Master.
It was said that this Desolate Hall Master was enigmatic, immensely powerful, and to think she turned out to be such an incredibly beautiful and youthful woman.
Xu Shang was also somewhat surprised, not expecting that this young woman was the Desolate Hall Master.
Although she had left Tianhen Continent at an early age, she had some familiarity with the various forces in Tianhen.
The strength of the Desolate Hall Master was something she had heard of.
"Grandfather, let’s not talk about it for now. Let me treat your injuries and restore your cultivation first," Xu Nian said.
Having said that, he took out a top-grade spirit pill and handed it to his grandfather.
"Is this... a top-grade spirit pill?" Xu Shang gasped upon seeing the pill, showing an expression of astonishment.
She hadn’t expected her cousin to produce a top-grade spirit pill straight away.
"A top-grade spirit pill?" Xu Tianxu, hearing Xu Shang’s comment, also exhibited a surprised expression and quickly waved his hands.
For fear of wasting such a priceless pill.
"Grandfather, don’t worry, I have many such pills. Just go ahead and take it," Xu Nian said without concern.
Xu Tianxu continued to decline, but in the end, unable to resist Xu Nian’s insistence, he eventually swallowed the pill.
After consuming the top-grade spirit pill, the injuries on Xu Tianxu’s body greatly eased, and his cultivation even began to recover.
Seeing this, Xu Nian’s face lit up with immense joy.
Later, Xu Nian used his Immortal Essence to help Xu Tianxu reorganize his body, directly allowing Xu Tianxu’s cultivation to break through to the Zifu Realm.
Having completed all this, Xu Nian finally relaxed.
"Xu Nian, are you planning to go to the Dark Fire Alliance?" Xu Tianxu, seeing Xu Nian preparing to leave, immediately realized Xu Nian’s intention.
"Yes, I must find my mother," Xu Nian replied with resolute eyes.
"You going to find your mother is something I won’t stop you from doing, but take Xu Shang along. She might be of help to you," Xu Tianxu suggested to Xu Nian.
"Yes, I’ll go with you. I’m well-acquainted with the Dark Fire Alliance. To be honest, the Emperor Dark Fire is my senior sister," Xu Shang revealed.
Xu Nian was stunned, not expecting that the Emperor Dark Fire was his cousin’s senior sister.
"Alright, then cousin, you come with me. Alliance Leader Hong, I’ll entrust my grandfather to you," Xu Nian turned to say to Hong Cheng.
"Rest assured, I will take good care of your grandfather," Hong Cheng responded respectfully.
Xu Nian nodded, bid farewell to his grandfather, and then left the courtyard directly.
Xu Shang and Lin Ruolan followed behind, heading together towards the Dark Fire Alliance.