a blue-green energy wave swept through the surroundings,
as if the massive fissure had been placed at the center of an eternal sun—
the heat reached unbearable extremes!
The powerful cultivators immediately unleashed their strength to resist the terrifying scorching force.
Someone screamed in agony as the blue-green flames swept past, instantly reducing those with weaker cultivation to ashes.
"The power of the Earthfire exceeds our expectations!"
After all, most of them were seeing a Heavenly Flame for the first time—
they had no idea of its true might!
"Such a terrifying treasure, yet it remains beyond our grasp—how frustrating!"
The Martial Emperor ancestors of Thundercloud Sect and the other three major sects of Cangzhou sighed in regret.
If they could have controlled such a Heavenly Flame, it would have been an invaluable asset.
even if the Martial Venerable experts didn't intervene,
their cultivation levels likely wouldn't have allowed them to even approach the flame,
let alone control it!
"Hm? The Chu family is here too?"
The Thundercloud Sect ancestor noticed Chu Hongtu and another elder in the distance,
but was surprised to see only two Martial King elders had come.
"Seems they're just here to spectate, not actually compete for the flame!"
"If that mysterious Beast God of theirs had come, they might have stood a chance—but it appears he's absent!"
"Chu Yan, the time has come!"
The Medicine Elder's voice echoed in Chu Yan's mind.
Nodding, Chu Yan quietly slipped into the massive fissure from an unobserved corner.
With everyone focused on the celestial phenomenon above,
no one would expect someone to be foolish enough to approach the flame's origin point.
Scorching heat burned against Chu Yan's body,
instantly incinerating his clothes!
Yet the blistering temperatures couldn't harm him—he walked forward as if traversing ordinary ground.
This wasn't just due to his Nine Yang Sacred Body,
but also because his cultivation technique was fire-attribute.
Though he only possessed the first volume,
it had already reached the eighth stage—
Chu Yan couldn't even imagine
how powerful it would be when complete!
As he ventured deeper,
the heat grew increasingly intense.
Chu Yan had no choice but to circulate his technique to resist.
By the time he neared the source,
he was forced to fully activate his Nine Yang Sacred Body.
"Chu Yan, take the Ice Heart Pill now!"
"Remember—its effects last only two hours. You must refine the Green Lotus Core Flame within that time, or there will be consequences!"
"But don't worry, I'll assist you. My own Heavenly Flame can suppress it!"
If his own flame wasn't higher-ranked than the Green Lotus Core Flame,
he would have simply given it to Chu Yan long ago.
Nodding, Chu Yan retrieved a blue Ice Heart Pill—
but just as he was about to consume it,
something terrifying happened.
A shimmering blue tail suddenly swayed before him,
brushing past with a chilling breeze!
Chu Yan's hair stood on end,
every pore in his body contracting in alarm.
"There's something alive here! Medicine Elder, how can there be life in this place?!" he growled.
The Medicine Elder also saw it—
a shiver running down his spiritual form.
How could any living being exist here?
"Retreat! Only a Martial Saint could enter this place! Below that realm, no one without a special Heavenly Flame would dare come here!"
The Medicine Elder urgently advised.
If necessary, he'd transfer his own flame—
better that than let Chu Yan die here!
an enormous blue head suddenly appeared before Chu Yan,
golden eyes gleaming as they locked onto him.
"W-what kind of spirit beast is this?!"
Chu Yan's voice trembled,
his legs shaking uncontrollably—
he couldn't even muster the courage to flee!
"A dragon... A true dragon, thought to be extinct!"
"Heavens! How could such a terrifying existence be here?!"
Even the Medicine Elder felt fear.
He'd only read about such creatures in ancient texts—
legend claimed they'd vanished from the world.
What was one doing here?
Long Yuan spoke in surprise.
Hadn't the boy left on his training journey months ago?
Why was he still in Cangzhou?
"Senior, y-you know me?"
shocked that the being recognized him.
"What? I helped awaken your Nine Yang Sacred Body—have you forgotten already?"
though he supposed his recent bloodline reversions had altered his appearance significantly.
It made sense the boy didn't recognize him.
"You... You're the Beast God?!"
"What are you doing here?"
Chu Yan gaped in disbelief at the colossal creature before him.
"Indeed. This Heavenly Flame could benefit your Chu family, so I came to retrieve it."
"Grew bored waiting so long—didn't want someone else stealing it, so I took a nap by the flame."
"Wait—you came for it too?"
"To be honest, Beast God, I've been preparing to claim this flame for months,"
Chu Yan admitted, suppressing his astonishment.
He napped... by the Heavenly Flame?
Hadn't the Medicine Elder said nothing below Saint-grade could survive near an Earthfire without special means?
Just how terrifying was the Beast God's physical body?!
"In that case, you may take it."
"Consider it obtained by your Chu family."
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within it burned a green lotus-shaped flame:
the Green Lotus Core Flame itself!
Compared to the Purple Star Heavenly Flame,
this Earthfire was at least a tier weaker!
the Beast God was holding the Heavenly Flame bare-handed?!
But he shook his head. "If the family needs it, they should have it."
"My training journey may take years—with this flame, the family gains strength."
"Besides, this world is vast—there'll be other Heavenly Flames."
Learning his family needed it, Chu Yan refused the offer.
"Then let the elders decide."
"Just an Earthfire anyway—hardly valuable."
unwilling to make the decision himself.
Long Yuan's massive form suddenly transformed into a handsome man—
with azure dragon horns and flowing blue hair,
his golden eyes radiating boundless majesty!
Grabbing Chu Yan's shoulder,
Long Yuan vanished from the fissure in an instant.
everyone struggled against the oppressive heat.
"We'll search for the flame after its eruption period ends!"
A Martial Venerable from the Beast Taming Sect declared.
This was the flame's formation phase—
the most dangerous time!
the towering green flames vanished without warning.
Everyone stared in confusion—
where had the phenomenon gone?
The Beast Taming Sect's Martial Venerables felt foreboding.
They charged into the fissure with their spirit beasts,
no trace of the Heavenly Flame remained!
"ARRGH! WHO?! WHO DARES STEAL THE FLAME MY BEAST TAMING SECT CLAIMED?!"
Terrifying auras erupted from the fissure's depths.