Chapter 1306 - 827: Flowing Fire Suanni

"Who are you?" The young man in the red robe, with his distinguished brows and eyes aflame, exerted an intense pressure on Du Yu.

Du Yu replied, "I come from another realm of the Twin Trees, a traveler from the Otherworld."

Upon hearing this, the young man in the red robe fell silent.

Even the flames flickering in his eyes seemed to fade a bit.

Du Yu noticed the disappointment of the other, and felt a pang of sadness himself.

The fact that Du Yu hailed from the Otherworld didn’t seem to surprise the young man in the red robe, perhaps because he lacked the inclination to think about it.

Maybe, the Flowing Fire Suanni hoped Du Yu came from the Ashen World instead.

That would mean there were still human survivors in this world, and the spark continued.

After mulling it over, Du Yu finally spoke up, "Saint of Flowing Fire, my condolences."

The Flowing Fire Suanni didn’t respond, only slightly averted his gaze.

The trio of Jian, Nan, and Wei flew over, standing behind Du Yu, curiously examining the young man in the red robe.

"Like someone out of a comic," Li Mengnan muttered softly.

Lin Shiwei, already standing beside Li Mengnan, extended a strand of Demon Soul, wrapping around Li Mengnan’s fingertips: "This is a Supreme Saint; mind your words."

Since the opponent’s Demon Soul could take human form, it was undoubtedly a Supreme Saint.

The young man in the red robe glanced at everyone and asked, "Why have you come?"

Du Yu clasped his fists, "To find a way to break the impasse!"

The young man in the red robe, with heroic spirit, looked at Du Yu with fiery eyes, "What impasse?"

Du Yu: "The Youhan Tree!"

"Cold Tree." The young man in the red robe murmured, eyes slightly ablaze.

Du Yu continued, "My homeland is facing an invasion by the Cold Tree, we seek powerful allies to jointly repel the Youhan Realm."

The young man in the red robe slightly turned his head, gazing far off at the White Jade Dragon, eyes locking onto the tall figure on its dragon head, "Is that an ally you’ve found?"

Du Yu explained, "The Cold Race is hard to tame, I used special means to capture his mind, making him my thrall."

The young man in the red robe gave a thoughtful nod, "Saint Minister?"

Du Yu nodded, the power tier of the Cold Race members was relatively easy to discern by their size.

"Good means," the young man in the red robe softly praised.

Du Yu gazed afar at the Three Holy Han and the White Jade Dragon, sighing lightly, "But that’s still not enough."

"Indeed, it is never enough," the young man in the red robe sighed softly.

"Hmm?" Du Yu seemed to detect an implied meaning in those words.

He turned, just in time to see the young man in the red robe lift his head, gazing at the churning gray mist in the sky.

The Saint of Flowing Fire quietly watched, and the others didn’t interrupt, only waiting patiently.

After a long while, the young man in the red robe suddenly asked, "Do you know what the Dao of Flowing Fire is about?"

Du Yu hesitated for a moment, speculating, "Guarding? Protecting? Dispersing evil spirits?"

"Oh?" The young man in the red robe raised an eyebrow slightly, glancing at Du Yu in surprise.

Du Yu smiled; ever since he heard the legendary beast name "Suanni", many connections had formed in his mind.

In truth, Du Yu didn’t know much about these mythological stories, but the "lion" image of the Saint of Flowing Fire was quite striking.

It’s easy to associate with these.

The young man in the red robe gazed at Du Yu, speaking in a deep voice, "The Dao of Flowing Fire is about guarding, is about keeping safe."

Du Yu nodded lightly.

The young man in the red robe slowly lifted his hand, indicating this ashen world: "This is the result of my guardianship."

Upon hearing, everyone’s heart sank.

The soft-spoken words of the Saint of Flowing Fire, devoid of any emotion, yet sounded profoundly sad.

Du Yu opened his mouth but didn’t know how to console this Suanni.

This world had fallen, an ironclad fact.

In this universe, no matter how unmatched their power, they could not halt the invasion of the Youhan Realm.

All living beings could only watch helplessly as their homeland was overtaken, their companions die, and the Youhan Army crush the mountains and rivers step by step.

Lin Shiwei floated forward, "Don’t speak like that, Supreme, at least you’ve safeguarded this island."

The Flowing Fire Suanni turned, the young man in the red robe on the lion’s nose looked towards the island, "Perhaps, it’s all I have left."

"That’s an accomplishment too," Li Mengnan consoled, "These flowers are so beautiful and haven’t been destroyed by the Cold Beasts, thanks to the protection of the Saint of Flowing Fire!"

In the unseen places, a gentle smile surfaced on the face of the young man in the red robe.

He silently gazed at the island, looking at the myriad of colors.

In this dark world shrouded by gray mist, the island was not only bright and beautiful but sacred.

It seemed like the last pure land in this world.

"Continue searching, Human Race," the young man in the red robe said.

Du Yu tensed up, "Ah?"

"Continue your journey," the young man in the red robe slightly turned, casting a glance at Du Yu with his fiery eyes, "I cannot help you."

"Don’t." Du Yu said softly, looking at the Suanni’s wings as it gently left, "Don’t..."

Kui Chou muttered curses, "Damn it! You two are just as soft as each other?"

Du Yu: "..."

Kui Chou: "When you begged me back then, you were sniveling and sobbing, where’s that shameless persistence now?

What, not interested in them?"

Du Yu quickly replied, "I am, I am, don’t rush, I need to think of a way, can’t just force it!"

"Hmph, so wishy-washy."

Du Yu: ???

"Hey!" A hoarse voice burst in Du Yu’s ears, resounding through the heavens!

Kui Chou’s bad temper was really as violent and impetuous as they come.

The silhouette of the Flowing Fire Suanni paused, turning its head.

There stood a tall, white-haired man, arms crossed before him, looking this way with an appraising gaze.

"Hmm?" The red-robed youth displayed a look of astonishment; with just a glance, he realized what kind of existence the other party was.

Kui Chou glared with eyes as big as copper bells: "You boy, born so awe-inspiring, what now, has your spirit been crushed?"

Flowing Fire slightly furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice, "Who is speaking with me?"

Kui Chou grinned: "Even if you’re a Supreme, just this?

You’re not thinking about how to fight back, planning to hide on this island for a lifetime instead?"

"Impertinent!" Flowing Fire’s eyes suddenly widened, his face angry.

In his anger, the flames at the corners of his eyes stretched out like small wings.

"No!" Du Yu was shocked and hurriedly stepped forward, blocking Kui Chou, "Kui Chou, the Supreme, have mercy, please come back."

Kui Chou was very impatient: "Don’t stop me, I’ll scold him awake today."

"No, Kui Chou, the Supreme, come back first, otherwise the fight might really break out!" Du Yu hurriedly said.

Little Fen Yang also popped out, voice charming: "Niuniu, be good~ Come back quickly, you have to trust our Du Yu!

Come back, come back~"

Kui Chou: "..."

Du Yu: "..."

Kui Chou was speechless, likely because he was called "Niuniu."

While Du Yu was speechless... it was because Kui Chou really listened!

With Little Fen Yang’s persuasion, he actually returned to Du Yu’s body.

Goodness~

Du Yu patted his forehead, a strange feeling rising in his heart.

It was as if Kui Chou was the grandfather, and Little Fen Yang was the granddaughter.

Kui Chou’s tolerance for Little Fen Yang was astonishingly high, even giving the impression of "doting"?

Du Yu turned to Flowing Fire Suanni, apologetically saying, "Sorry, this Supreme has a fiery temperament, I beg Flowing Fire, the Supreme, for your understanding."

Flowing Fire slightly furrowed his brows, carefully sizing up Du Yu, as if reacquainting himself with this young human.

He asked, "Who exactly is he?"

"An Ancient Thunder Bull, named Kui Chou." Du Yu thought for a moment and continued, "I had to coax and beg him desperately.

Anything that helps me destroy the Cold Tree, I will strive to do.

Any being that can aid me in destroying the Cold Tree, I will do my utmost to win over!"

Flowing Fire gazed into Du Yu’s eyes, softly saying, "Including me."

Du Yu nodded firmly: "Including you!"

"Big Lion!" Little Fen Yang’s charming face peeked from Du Yu’s cheek, smiling at Flowing Fire, "Hello!"

Flowing Fire’s expression froze, genuinely surprised this time.

These few humans wandering in the Ashen World naturally were not lacking in prowess.

Flowing Fire knew this well, and the fact that this human youth could control the Cold Race Saint Minister was enough to prove his extraordinary means.

But Flowing Fire truly didn’t expect that this group actually had Supremes with them!

What surprised Flowing Fire even more was that the Supremes in this human youth’s body were not just one?!

In all this time Flowing Fire had lived in this world, he had only ever seen one Supreme.

Yet today, he had seen two!

This human youth... does he really have such magic?

"Hehehe~" Little Fen Yang nestled in Du Yu’s arms, waving at the red-robed youth, "Quickly, come into the bowl~"

Flowing Fire: "..."

Little Fen Yang blinked her orange-red eyes, extending another invitation: "Let’s go burn the Cold Tree together, okay?"

Flowing Fire suddenly realized that this newly appeared Supreme seemed a bit off?

Yes, she is indeed a Supreme, without a doubt.

But how is she a child?

Flowing Fire: "Who are you?"

Little Fen Yang proudly raised her small head: "I, the Burning Sun Golden Crow!"

Instantly, Flowing Fire’s eyes widened: "The Golden Crow Race!"

Little Fen Yang laughed: "Not bad, you do know your stuff~"

Flowing Fire was of course familiar with the Golden Crow Race, reputed as legendary Divine Beasts, and the Fire Attribute Venerable!

According to legend, the Golden Crow Race could bless all Fire Element Demon Beasts in the world.

Recollecting the past, when Flowing Fire Suanni was still a Demon Saint, he was tirelessly seeking the Supreme Dao to no avail; back then, he had wanted to search for the legendary Golden Crow Race.

Alas, the heavens were not aligned, as Youhan encroached, and everything withered.

Back then, Suanni could barely protect himself, let alone search for the Crow.

Kui Chou grumbled: "Why do you get to go out, and I can’t have a chat with him?"

Little Fen Yang: "Hey, Niuniu, stop messing around! I’m deceiving the lion... uh, persuading the lion."

Kui Chou: "..."

Flowing Fire: "..."

"Why are you unwilling to come with us?" Little Fen Yang slightly tilted her head, looking below, "Is it because of this island, because of these flowers?

Do you want to protect them forever?"

Flowing Fire Suanni remained silent for a long while. He slowly turned, gazing at the island below: "The Golden Crow Supreme believes it’s me protecting it."

"Isn’t it?"

"No." The red-robed youth lowered his gaze, looking at that vibrant expanse, softly saying, "It’s it that protects me."

It has always sheltered me from the invasion of cold fog,

It shields my mind, keeping me from collapsing into despair.

It guards my pursuit of the Supreme Dao, stands guard here, watches over here.

So I must remain here,

Always like this, forever like this.