Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 224 - 221: Taming the Spiritual Fire

Chapter 224: Chapter 221: Taming the Spiritual Fire

"Why the rush to leave?"

At that moment, the Flood Dragon who had been playing a game of cat and mouse with Li Tong also revealed itself, blocking Li Tong’s path.

"Damn you, daring to covet the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire!"

Li Tong’s face was gloomy. Since his Wildfire Sect had established itself here 300 years ago, no one had ever dared to target the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire. Although members of the Black Demon Sect had tried to steal it several times, they had always failed without exception. It had never occurred to him that, aside from the Black Demon Sect, there would be others bold enough to have such intentions.

"The treasure belongs to the capable. The Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, your Wildfire Sect has held it long enough; it’s time for a change of ownership," said the Flood Dragon with a faint smile.

"Get out of my way!"

Li Tong stomped his foot; True Qi surged upward as he charged straight ahead, attempting to directly repel the Flood Dragon. However, to his attack, the Flood Dragon merely sneered. With a tremor of its body, a blue Light Shield condensed around it.

Bang!

A punch struck the Light Shield, and astonishing ripples spread out into the vast night, yet it did not move an inch.

With the Flood Dragon’s strength, handling Li Tong, a Third Grade Martial Sect Master, was naturally an easy task.

Yet even the Flood Dragon was somewhat worried; the recent commotion had been too great, and it wouldn’t take long for the top experts of the Wildfire Sect to converge here, which would be troublesome.

Boom!

Inside the Fire Refining Tower, it was as if a volcano had erupted - fierce flames broke through the confines of the Tower, continually surging towards the sky, with the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire clearly enveloped within them, wrapped by layers of flames.

"This Molten Lava Earth Core Fire is much stronger than I imagined. Although it has been sealed within this Fire Refining Tower for hundreds of years, it never once interrupted communication with the underground flames, thus possessing such fierce resistance," Ye Xuan remarked, looking slightly surprised. He had thought he had subdued the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, but now such a scene unfolded. In the final moment, it had broken free from his control. Clearly, even without developing its own consciousness, the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire would resist being dominated.

"What should we do now?"

The destruction of the Fire Refining Tower by the flames caused the red Exotic Beast entangled with Mu Yan to dissipate on its own. She approached Ye Xuan, and looking at the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire wrapped in layers of flames, she too expressed her anxious concerns.

Whoosh!

However, before she had finished speaking, the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire suddenly shot away like a meteor, escaping from the Wildfire Sect.

"Not good, it’s escaping!"

Watching the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire flee at high speed, Ye Xuan’s expression changed, and he quickly whistled – the urgent sound immediately spread throughout the entire Wildfire Sect.

The Flood Dragon, engaged in combat with Li Tong, heard the whistle and glanced towards the location of the Fire Refining Tower. It saw a fireball like a meteor shooting into the sky towards the distance, and immediately understood what was happening. Abandoning Li Tong, it burst forth towards the direction of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire.

"Damn it!"

Li Tong also caught sight of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire soaring into the distance, causing his pupils to constrict and his face to contort with ugliness. If the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire were lost, it would be an extraordinarily heavy blow to his Wildfire Sect.

The ascent of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire left the panicking Wildfire Sect disciples utterly dumbfounded.

"Huh?"

At this moment, two figures emerged from the central grand hall of the Wildfire Sect. One was Ouyang Lie, and the other was a man in a red robe, radiating an exceedingly fiery aura that reached the level of a Fourth Grade Martial Sect Master. This man was none other than the Sect Leader of the Wildfire Sect, Di Huang.

"Is that... the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire?"

Both Di Huang and Ouyang Lie almost simultaneously noticed the fireball streaking across the sky, immediately revealing expressions of disbelief as if they had seen a ghost.

"Damn it, chase after it!"

It took a moment for the two to regain their composure, filled with shock and fury. They could hardly imagine how the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, well-sealed inside the Fire Refining Tower, could suddenly break free.

Inside the Wildfire Sect, chaos ensued as shouts echoed everywhere. One by one, large red birds, carrying the sect’s experts, chased after the direction in which the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire had flown.

Roar!

Ye Xuan and Mu Yan were the first to chase out of the Wildfire Sect; and the next moment, the Flood Dragon followed suit, transforming into its hundred-yard-long true form. Brilliant light burst forth in an instant.

"Up we go!"

Ye Xuan couldn’t possibly watch the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire slip away. Given their speed, it was naturally impossible for them to catch up to the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire. Presumably, only the Flood Dragon could keep up.

Jumping onto the back of the Flood Dragon, the ground suddenly shook violently. The aura emanating from the Flood Dragon surged violently, transforming into a rainbow light that disappeared into the sky.

To the west of the Wildfire Sect lay a vast and majestic mountain range, stretching for thousands of miles. Originally dark and gloomy, the mountains and wilderness were now illuminated by the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, becoming much brighter. Many low-level Demon Beasts poked their heads out, watching the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire streak across the sky.

However, in the next moment, a dragon’s roar resounded throughout the mountains, its astonishing pressure sending those Demon Beasts scurrying back into hiding, running about in panic.

With the Flood Dragon in full pursuit, the distance between them and the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire rapidly closed. However, during this chase, both parties strayed further and further from the Wildfire Sect and ventured deep into the mountain range.

"Trying to escape?"

As soon as Ye Xuan neared the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, he immediately started forming hand seals. The Heavenly Burning Refining Qi Skill was cast, and in his hands, a Light Array formed and smashed down towards the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire from above.

Boom!

Upon contact, the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire was blasted down from the sky, falling into a valley with a thunderous noise. Flames erupted violently in the valley, igniting the surrounding mountain peaks and burning fiercely.

The two humans and one dragon landed in the valley, and amid the flames that engulfed the ground, they arrived at the charred crater in the middle of the valley. From within the crater, wisps of black smoke emerged.

Without hesitation, Ye Xuan and his companions jumped into the crater. Thick black smoke billowed within it, and at the bottom, they could clearly see a blazing ball of fire.

"Where do you think you’re escaping to?"

Seeing the location of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, a trace of joy appeared on Ye Xuan’s face. He slowly walked towards it, and the Earth Core Fire seemed to shrink back, as if somewhat afraid of Ye Xuan.

After all, Ye Xuan’s Heavenly Burning Refining Qi Skill greatly restrained it, and if it hadn’t drawn on the flames of the earth’s core just before, it might have already been subdued by Ye Xuan.

"Don’t worry, just follow me obediently, and you’ll have a great future," Ye Xuan said while approaching, coaxing it in a manner similar to luring a little girl. This scene couldn’t help but make Mu Yan beside him stifle a chuckle.

It seemed to understand Ye Xuan’s words, as the flames of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire wavered side to side a couple of times, as if shaking its head in refusal.

"With your current capabilities, although you’re not weak, if you’re caught by people from the Wildfire Sect, you’re likely to be imprisoned again. Are you content with being used as energy for the Wildfire Sect disciples’ cultivation?" Ye Xuan wasn’t sure if the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, with its spiritual wisdom that seemed to still be nascent, could understand him. However, after he finished speaking, he could feel that the hostility emanating from the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire indeed seemed to weaken considerably.

At this moment, Ye Xuan had approached the side of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire. He currently wasn’t worried that it could escape, but if the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire willingly allowed itself to be subjugated, that would certainly be the best outcome. In the future, using it would be much easier.

The hostility from the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire no longer palpable, Ye Xuan began to form Hand Seals. Red patterns emerged from his palm, creeping into the air and slowly enveloping the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire.

As the Heavenly Burning Refining Qi Skill operated, the fiery energy on the surface of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire slowly dispersed, leaving only its pulsating core. Under the envelopment of the Hand Seals, it began to wriggle slowly.

True Qi flowed from Ye Xuan’s palm, pure and distinct, like fine threads infiltrating into the interior of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire.

As the process continued, the core of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire transformed into strands of primal fire energy. Guided by the True Qi, it slowly dissolved into the True Qi and was absorbed by Ye Xuan into his body.

"Success!"

Seeing the scene unfold before her, Mu Yan became somewhat excited. She hadn’t expected Ye Xuan to truly have the means to refine the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire. Even the Sect Leader of the Wildfire Sect, Di Huang, had been at a loss. If someone within the Wildfire Sect had this ability, they wouldn’t have sealed the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire within the Fire Refining Tower. It seemed Ye Xuan wasn’t far from ultimate success.

As the fiery energy merged into Ye Xuan’s body, his arms rapidly became scorching hot. Now came the crucial moment of the refining process, and he had to avoid rushing, for fire energy invading the meridians would result in fire poison, which could be troublesome.

After about ten minutes of enduring with gritted teeth, the process neared its end. The Molten Lava Earth Core Fire was left with only the last trace of its origin.

"Heavenly Burning Melt Fire, disperse!"

As his shout fell, a sharp light flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes, and the last strand of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire’s origin was finally absorbed into his body.

After the fusion process was completed, the True Qi in Ye Xuan’s body accelerated its flow, the aura climbing to its peak. As he brought his hands together and then separated them, a deeply red and exceedingly hot flame rapidly took shape between his palms.

"Done!"

Mu Yan’s eyes sparkled as Ye Xuan’s action undoubtedly announced his success in refining the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, now capable of controlling it at will.

However, just then, a clamor suddenly came from outside, with sounds of hurried wind following one after another. Several powerful auras arrived in quick succession.

"Not good! The people from the Wildfire Sect are here!"

A look of alarm crossed Mu Yan’s pretty face.