In Kun City, at the Duan family's old residence.
Zu Shen and Nalan Xing were still in the elegant pavilion, enjoying tea and playing chess, appearing extremely leisurely!
A man in black suddenly materialized and knelt behind Zu Shen.
"Young Master!"
Zu Shen's hand, holding a chess piece, was interrupted by the movement behind him. He said coldly, "What is it?"
"Young Master, there is news regarding the matter you instructed. Our people just investigated that someone in Qinglong Hill recently used a blood flame technique, burning a sorcerer to ashes!"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Zu Shen's lips curled into a cold smile. He exchanged a glance with Nalan Xing opposite him.
Nalan Xing also nodded.
"In this world, the only person I know who can use such a technique is Ling Tianci! It must be him!"
The man in black also responded in a deep voice.
"Yes, according to our investigation, this man's facial features, build, and physique all perfectly match the target we are looking for!"
However, Zu Shen seemed not to hear the man in black's words. He turned to look at Ling Yan, who was standing beside him.
Ling Yan's expression remained icy, like a statue!
"Inspector, the blood flame you mentioned is no longer something only Ling Feng can use, as of yesterday!"
Nalan Xing's eyes flashed with brilliance.
"Oh? So, the Ling Yan you control has made another breakthrough?"
"Haha, indeed! Ling Yan, show us!"
Zu Shen chuckled proudly and waved his hand casually.
Beside him, Ling Yan's expression was cold and indifferent, even looking at the two men before him as if they were dead!
Ling Yan slowly raised his left hand, and a trace of blood-red flame appeared in his palm.
It was exactly the same as the blood flame displayed by Ling Feng!
However, as this blood flame was exposed to the air for a longer time, it began to gradually turn purple.
Eventually, it transformed into black flames, and the surrounding temperature shifted from scorching heat to an icy chill.
*Crack!*
A crisp sound was heard.
Nalan Xing was startled and looked at his side.
He saw that the teacup, which had been placed beside him, had shattered at some unknown time.
However, the tea inside had not spilled out; it had completely frozen!
Indeed!
The tea had frozen into ice, and the teacup could not withstand this freezing power, causing it to shatter directly!
"This is not blood flame! Ling Tianci's blood flame possesses a terrifying temperature that burns everything!"
Nalan Xing frowned subconsciously and exclaimed.
Zu Shen, upon hearing this, smiled faintly and waved his hand slightly towards Ling Yan.
Ling Yan then retracted the black flame in his hand.
"Heh heh, it was indeed blood flame at first, but Ling Yan is under my control, and he is currently in a state of being a living dead. His bloodline power is different from Ling Feng's, or rather, it's the opposite!"
"When this innate ability is activated, it transforms into this black flame, freezing everything!"
"It can even freeze flames!"
With that, Zu Shen pointed his finger at the lanterns on both sides of the courtyard!
Nalan Xing was even more shocked. He turned to look and saw that the flames within the lanterns were indeed frozen. The light within had not diminished, appearing extremely bizarre!
After the shock, Nalan Xing couldn't help but exclaim with delight!
"So, this black flame's power completely counters blood flame?"
"Indeed!" Zu Shen sneered triumphantly. This was entirely his achievement!
If Ling Yan and Ling Feng were to fight now, Zu Shen was confident that Ling Yan could kill Ling Feng!
After all, Ling Feng would absolutely not be able to bring himself to kill Ling Yan!
With Ling Yan possessing the power to counter Ling Feng, the outcome was already clear.
"Haha, good, Zu Shen, you've done well!"
Nalan Xing roared with laughter, full of praise. He glanced deeply at Ling Yan, and a more sinister smile appeared on Nalan Xing's face.
"Fratricide! Two days later, at midnight, this will surely be a spectacular drama!"
Zu Shen also let out a burst of laughter.
Then, he stood up and looked at the kneeling man in black beside him, asking coldly, "Where is Ling Feng now?"
"According to our investigation, the target should be at a place called Peach Blossom Hotel!"
The man in black said in a deep voice, then added.
"Moreover, we have some clues indicating that the group who fled the Duan family last night has also taken refuge in this Peach Blossom Hotel!"
"Oh? So, the leader of the Witch God Hall is also likely with them?"
The cold smile on Zu Shen's lips became even more chilling.
"Yes, after the leader of the Witch God Hall rescued Lin Zhenning, they should have also gone to find the target!" the man in black responded decisively.
Zu Shen turned back and exchanged another knowing smile with Nalan Xing.
"Heh heh, the Witch God Hall has once again clashed with the Mo family. This Mo Zhonghua is quite troublesome. The leader of the Witch God Hall hasn't made a move in a long time. I'm quite eager to see who will emerge victorious in this generation's confrontation!"
Zu Shen's eyes were filled with anticipation!
The man in black immediately understood Zu Shen's intention!
"Yes, later, the scene will be delivered to your hands, Young Master!"
"Go!"
Zu Shen waved his hand, and the man in black vanished with a flicker of his figure.
Nalan Xing's eyes flashed with a cold glint. He also stood up, his hands behind his back, and asked slowly, "Are you truly so confident in this Mo Zhonghua? A descendant of a family that has been hidden for a century, does he have the ability to challenge the authority of the Witch God Hall?"
Zu Shen nodded faintly.
He sneered, "Heh heh, regardless of success or failure, this is a very good spectacle, and it will not affect our plan!"
Nalan Xing nodded and gave Zu Shen a deep look.
"Zu Shen, you should still proceed with caution. Before the time is ripe, it's best not to let these people discover what we are planning!"
Zu Shen let out a wild laugh, "Haha, no one can stop the birth of my Zu family's World-Ending Corpse King! As long as these people are still in Qinglong Hill, everyone within the altar, bleeding and dying, will provide nourishment for my World-Ending Corpse King!"
Zu Shen exuded an air of complete control and strategic planning.
This also instilled more confidence in Nalan Xing's heart, and he nodded with satisfaction.
At this moment, in front of the Peach Blossom Hotel, the previously empty parking lot was once again filled with a large number of sorcerers!
This time, there were over a thousand of them, and at the forefront of these thousand people.
One person led the way!
This person was undoubtedly Mo Zhonghua!
Beside Mo Zhonghua stood Agou, with a sinister smile on his face.
On the other side stood Hu Mingming, looking gloating.
"Alliance Leader, look, this is the place, hehe. This Peach Blossom Hotel is the best place around here. It's just that the guys inside are too arrogant. Relying on their wealth, they've completely sealed it off and won't let us in!"