"What insight!"

Shang Yan sneered as he spoke, "As expected of one of the true power holders of the Flame Dragon Group—you even recognize the Divine Lock Chain!"

Supreme Long Huang's expression changed, staring in astonishment at the masked man. "You… you're Shang Yan from Youming Hall? Weren't you in deep slumber?!"

"I was indeed in slumber, but thirty years ago, the Great Deity awakened me and granted me new life!"

Shang Yan revealed a faint smile, his eyes suddenly flashing with icy coldness. "My slumber was caused by you Flame Dragon Group. How could I remain asleep forever without avenging this hatred?"

Supreme Long Huang's expression grew exceedingly grim. He had already realized that the Shang Yan standing before him was no longer the same person he had injured years ago.

He could no longer fathom Shang Yan's power!

"What is the Divine Lock Chain?" Supreme Phoenix Luan urgently grasped Supreme Long Huang's arm, her voice panicked.

Supreme Long Huang cast her a glance, then lifted his head to look at the Black Mist Serpent hovering in the sky. "The Divine Lock Chain was a means once used by Jiang Wuqing, the ancestor of the Jiang Family, to restrain the Eight-Headed Serpent. It condenses a divine soul into chains, directly locking onto the divine soul itself. It can only affect Saint Realm Experts because only they possess a divine soul!"

"Do you know how to break the chain? Can I attack it?" Supreme Phoenix Luan questioned further.

Her focus was solely on saving Zhou Wanchen, ignoring both Shang Yan and the Black Mist Serpent floating above.

"No!"

Supreme Long Huang gently shook his head. "Only a Saint Realm expert can affect the Divine Lock Chain—others cannot touch it."

Shang Yan didn't interrupt Supreme Phoenix Luan. Knowing the story between her and Zhou Wanchen, as they were from the same era, he observed her with interest, a peculiar thought flashing through his mind.

"Shang Yan, release Wan Chen. Otherwise, tomorrow I will bring my forces to raze Youming Hall to the ground!" Supreme Long Huang turned to Shang Yan, his tone icy.

Shang Yan laughed mockingly. "Raze Youming Hall? Go ahead and try. What does that have to do with me?"

"Scoundrel! You're willing to forsake your sect for that wretched snake?" Supreme Long Huang roared in fury.

"Silence!"

Shang Yan's voice thundered as he struck with his palm, aiming a ferocious blow at Supreme Long Huang!

Buzz!

Immense power surged as Shang Yan's body expelled an overwhelming black mist, which rapidly condensed into a gigantic palm in mid-air, smashing violently toward Supreme Long Huang.

Supreme Long Huang's expression grew solemn. His entire body activated Internal Qi Circulation, preparing to receive the attack and gauge Shang Yan's strength.

Whoosh!

Bam!

A figure abruptly darted out, striking fiercely at the massive black mist palm.

Crash!

The sound of energy exploding filled the air as the black mist palm shattered. The figure, however, was blown backward.

"Feng Luan!"

Supreme Long Huang's expression changed. He quickly flew up and caught Supreme Phoenix Luan, who had protected him from the blow!

Buzz!

A chilling aura of slaughter emerged. Supreme Hu Sha coldly stared at Shang Yan, his voice frosty. "Release Wan Chen!"

"Hu Sha, always with that murderous attitude. I think Feng Luan might be more interested in having a chat with me."

Shang Yan smiled indifferently, turning his gaze to the descending Supreme Long Huang and Supreme Phoenix Luan.

Supreme Phoenix Luan replied coldly, "Release Wan Chen, or I have nothing to discuss with you!"

"Fine! I can release him, if you convince him to absorb the Soul Devour Seed planted by the Great Deity into his soul origin. Then I'll let him go!" Shang Yan said with an amused smile.

Supreme Phoenix Luan's brows furrowed as she cursed harshly. "You want to control Wan Chen?"

"Feng Luan, leave! Stop caring about me!" Zhou Wanchen said in pain.

"Who gave you permission to speak?"

Shang Yan turned his gaze to Zhou Wanchen, activating his inner qi to tug at the chain!

The chains shivered soundlessly.

"Ah!"

Zhou Wanchen screamed in agony, his face twisted with unbearable pain.

"Wan Chen!"

Supreme Phoenix Luan cried out in alarm. Turning, she glared fiercely at Shang Yan, shouting furiously, "I'll kill you!"

Buzz!

A blazing aura erupted as an illusion of a phoenix manifested behind Supreme Phoenix Luan!

"Feng Luan, the pain of the Divine Lock Chain works directly on the soul. If you don't want Zhou Wanchen to suffer further, then you'd best behave!" Shang Yan said nonchalantly.

Supreme Phoenix Luan's expression shifted drastically. She hurriedly turned to Supreme Long Huang, her eyes seeking confirmation.

Supreme Long Huang's face turned sour as he nodded slightly.

"Bastard!"

Supreme Phoenix Luan gritted her teeth, glaring at Shang Yan, wishing she could tear him to shreds!

"Chenlong, leave this place!" Supreme Long Huang suddenly called out to Elder Qing.

Elder Qing hesitated briefly, then prepared to leave. He was well aware that if these experts clashed, he wouldn't be able to intervene!

"Since you've arrived, stay here!"

Buzz!

Shang Yan spoke lightly, releasing an oppressive aura that weighed heavily upon Elder Qing.

Elder Qing's expression changed. He hurriedly activated his inner qi, attempting to repel the pressure.

However, he soon discovered his efforts were completely futile. No matter how hard he tried, the pressure remained unmoving, like a mountain pressing down on him!

"Shang Yan, are you afraid Chenlong will summon Lord Dragon Saint?" Supreme Long Huang mocked.

Shang Yan glanced at Supreme Long Huang, chuckling softly. "Indeed, Lord Dragon Saint—the old man's strength is certainly far above the early Saint Realm. I'm no match for him."

"Feng Luan, you must leave now! If you flee together, he cannot pursue both of you. If he chases after you, I can escape his control. Go now! Strengthen yourselves, then avenge me in the future!"

Zhou Wanchen looked deeply at Supreme Phoenix Luan. "What happened in the past was my mistake—I shouldn't have shut you outside that gate. Over this past century, I've been repenting endlessly. Seeing how much you care for me now… I'm satisfied. Truly. Go! When you're stronger, avenge me!"

Elder Qing stood dumbfounded, glancing at Zhou Wanchen before turning his gaze to Supreme Phoenix Luan. Today, he felt he had uncovered some monumental secrets!

"Such a touching romance!"

Shang Yan teased. "Feng Luan, Zhou Wanchen clearly loves you deeply. Don't you want to end his suffering?"

After pausing briefly, Shang Yan sighed lightly. "Fine, your devotion has moved me. How about this—I won't demand you persuade him to accept the Soul Devour Seed. Instead, I'll plant one in your soul origin. If you agree, I'll set him free. How about it?"

"No! Feng Luan, don't do anything foolish! He won't set me free! He's kept me imprisoned for ten years—why would he release me so easily? Don't be reckless!" Zhou Wanchen shouted desperately.

Supreme Phoenix Luan looked at Zhou Wanchen, then turned to Shang Yan. "Fine, you..."

"Feng Luan!"

"Feng Luan!"

"Supreme Phoenix Luan!"

Supreme Long Huang and the others called out anxiously.

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