Chapter 5835

At the same time, a blood-red, blazing sword aura, seemingly capable of incinerating the heavens, descended like a meteor from outer space, carrying a sharpness capable of tearing through everything and a righteous aura capable of purifying all evil.

With incredible speed, it struck directly at the demonic palm that the Soul Devourer was pressing down on Kai!

Even before the sword aura arrived, the intensely hot sword energy and majestic sword intent caused the surrounding demonic energy to violently churn and dissolve as if encountering its nemesis!

The Soul Devourer’s expression changed slightly, and he had to abruptly withdraw his pressing demonic palm, striking out with a backhand palm, a solid Soul Devouring Demon Seal meeting the crimson sword aura!

“Boom!”

The sword aura collided with the demon seal, unleashing a deafening roar, and an energy storm swept through once more.

However, this time, the crimson sword aura was clearly superior, shattering most of the Soul Devouring Demon Seal, and the remaining sword energy forced the Soul Devourer to retreat half a step.

A figure clad in a crimson sword robe, his body ablaze with a fiery sword intent, wielding an ancient crimson longsword, landed steadily between Kai and the Soul Devourer, shielding the heavily wounded Kai behind him like a fire god descending to earth.

It was none other than the Heavenly Fire Sword Master—Ling Yan—who had returned!

He had originally left the Tenth Heaven, wandering the void, searching for clues to other fragments of Chaos Origin Fire.

However, a sense of unease and causal pull compelled him to subconsciously focus on the direction of the Tenth Heaven, where he sensed the earth-shattering battle fluctuations at the headquarters of the Myriad Souls Demon Sect, and Kai’s familiar yet near-annihilation aura!

Without hesitation, he tore through space and rushed back at full speed!

“Fellow Daoist Chen, how are you?”

Ling Yan didn’t turn around, but his divine sense swept over Kai with concern, sensing his appalling injuries and critical condition, his anger intensifying.

Seeing Ling Yan appear, Kai felt a sudden sense of relief, followed by a surge of excitement at escaping death and… a renewed sense of confidence!

With the Heavenly Fire Sword Venerable here, this old demon might not be able to remain arrogant!

He forced a breath, suppressing the metallic taste in his throat, and hissed a cold laugh towards the direction of the Soul Devouring Venerable. Although his voice was weak, it was full of mockery and hatred: “Old demon… your death is… here! The Heavenly Fire Sword Venerable is here… let’s see how long you can remain arrogant!”

The Soul Devouring Venerable steadied himself, his two points of red light coldly sweeping over Ling Yan. Sensing the other’s aura, which had also reached the peak of the ninth rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm and possessed a pure and vast sword intent, his eyes narrowed slightly.

But then, the corners of his mouth curled into an even more mocking smile.

“So it’s you.” The Soul Devourer’s voice was filled with undisguised contempt. “What? Instead of guarding your Blazing Fire Secret Realm, you’ve come here to meddle? You think you can save someone from my grasp?”

Ling Yan’s face darkened upon hearing this, and his crimson longsword hummed, its scorching sword intent soaring into the sky: “Old Demon Soul Devourer! Don’t be so arrogant! Fellow Daoist Chen has some history with me. With me here today, you won’t be able to harm him!”

“If you know what’s good for you, retreat immediately, or don’t blame me for being merciless!”

“Hahahaha!”

The Soul Devourer seemed to have heard the funniest joke. “Merciless? You? If your eldest and second senior brothers were here, I might be a little afraid.”

“You? An old piece of trash who has guarded the secret realm for thousands of years with no progress in cultivation, dares to spout nonsense in front of me?”　　His demonic energy surged once more, unleashing his vast and terrifying soul pressure without reservation, locking onto Ling Yan: “Since you insist on courting death, then today, I will take care of you too!”

“Perfect, devouring your sword soul and fire spirit, cultivated for so many years, will greatly benefit my recovery!”

Kai was quite surprised, not understanding how this Soul Devourer knew Ling Yan’s background, even knowing that Fire Spirit Star Lord and Blazing Fire Demon Lord were fellow disciples.

It seems this Soul Devourer knows quite a lot.

Just as the two sides were on the verge of a fierce battle—

“Buzz—!”

“Buzz—!”

Two distinct spatial fluctuations, both containing supreme majesty and vast Daoist charm, almost simultaneously rippled out from different directions above the battlefield!

Immediately afterward, two figures, one to the left and one to the right, seemed to step directly out from the depths of the void, descending upon this place!

On the left stood a figure clad in a magnificent robe seemingly woven from flowing dark red magma and black demonic flames. His face was handsome yet sinister, a burning flame-like demonic mark adorning his brow, and his crimson eyes seemed to hold a savage and untamed power capable of incinerating the heavens.

He merely stood there, and the surrounding fire laws spontaneously activated and submitted, emanating an aura of destruction and dominance that made all things tremble. This was none other than the Blazing Fire Demon Lord—Li Jin!

On the right, a figure wore a simple white robe embroidered with faint golden flame and cloud patterns. His face was gentle and serene, his eyes clear and deep, seemingly containing endless light and warmth.

His aura was balanced and peaceful, yet carried a boundless vitality that purified and nourished all things, as if he were the embodiment of the “life” within the flames. This was none other than the Fire Spirit Star Lord—Huo Ling!

These two supreme fire spirits, renowned throughout the myriad realms, had appeared simultaneously, and on this remote ruin of a demonic sect!

Upon seeing the two appear, Ling Yan’s expression instantly became incredibly complex, a mixture of surprise, awe, and a barely perceptible tension.

He quickly sheathed his sword and respectfully bowed to them, saying, “Ling Yan greets Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother!”

Li Huo Demon Lord Li Jin merely glanced at Ling Yan indifferently, his gaze as if looking at an insignificant stranger, his voice cold and authoritative: “Junior Brother, this is none of your business. Step back.” These

simple words carried an unquestionable tone of command.

Ling Yan’s body stiffened slightly. He opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but under Li Jin’s indifferent yet oppressive gaze, he ultimately let out a helpless sigh.

He silently retreated a few steps, no longer blocking Kai’s path, but not completely leaving either.

Fire Spirit Star Lord Huo Ling nodded slightly to Ling Yan as a greeting, then his gaze fell upon the heavily injured Kai, bound by the Soul-Devouring Chains.

Especially when he sensed the faint yet incredibly pure aura of the Chaos Fire within him, a hint of surprise flashed in his gentle eyes.

The Soul Devourer’s heart sank upon seeing these two suddenly arrive!