Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 227 - 224 Breaking the Curse

Chapter 227: Chapter 224 Breaking the Curse

Hiss, hiss, hiss...

The blade light and fire waves crashed onto the barrier, and sparks of fire burst forth in mid-air, countless flames and lightning dropping from the sky, falling on the mountains and the ground, and causing astonishing explosions.

However, no matter how the blade light and fire waves assaulted, the lightning barrier remained unbroken, though it shook violently without stopping but was as stable as Mount Tai.

Located within that "Nine Heavens Thunder Realm," Ye Xuan, through the lightning, saw the blade light and fire waves bombarding the barrier; a sharp light suddenly flashed in his eyes.

"Break for me!"

With a loud shout, Ye Xuan forcefully pushed his palm forward, and at that instant, the lightning with its terrifying destructive power swept out, counterattacking the offensive from Ouyang Lie and Li Tong.

Boom!

The explosion resonated once again, and to the bewildered gazes of the crowd, the once fierce blade light and fire waves instantly revealed cracks, then suddenly shattered to pieces under those constantly trembling stares.

Pff!

Ouyang Lie and Li Tong, almost at the same time, spat out blood and were sent flying backward, crashing down from mid-air in disarray.

"How is this possible?"

Not just the many Wildfire Sect disciples, but even Di Huang, the Wildfire Sect Leader engaged in battle with the Flood Dragon, was somewhat incredulous. Combined, Ouyang Lie and Li Tong would likely even overpower him, yet how could this Demon of the Black Demon Sect achieve this extent?

Could it be that this person really was the Black Demon Sect’s "Heaven Extinguishing Bright King"? But why doesn’t he sense that kind of evil aura coming from him, while on the other hand, the others beside him do carry such an aura?

Such a powerful technique was certainly unforeseen.

"Haha. My friends of the Wildfire Sect, I’ve taken the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire. If you wish to retrieve it, feel free to seek me out at the Holy Sect anytime! Let’s go!"

Before leaving, Ye Xuan deliberately left behind an especially arrogant remark. However, he had said this intentionally to divert the Wildfire Sect’s attention to the Black Demon Sect. That would leave him out of the matter. If they wanted trouble, they couldn’t possibly find him.

As soon as his words dropped, the Flood Dragon and Mu Yan both retreated in turn, with the latter packing up the Yin Spirit Ghost Pearl and the Flood Dragon, after repelling Di Huang, promptly following.

Facing the retreat of the three, Di Huang’s expression fluctuated. He wondered whether to pursue. With both Ouyang Lie and Li Tong seriously injured and defeated, it was doubtful that pursuing them alone would yield a favorable outcome even if he caught up to them.

"The Black Demon Sect, I will remember this grudge."

Di Huang’s face turned a shade of green as he ground his teeth, the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire stolen and two of the sect’s internal Elders directly defeated by the enemy. The Wildfire Sect had suffered a great loss of face, toyed with by the three of them, completely bereft of dignity.

This account would have to be settled with the Black Demon Sect. Unfortunately, he did not know that the thief of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire was someone else.

...

A night passed, and the morning sunlight illuminated the rear mountains of the Wildfire Sect. The majestic mountains slowly revealed their contours, with milky white mist winding through the mountains, covering each peak from view.

Now between these majestic peaks, many figures had appeared, flying Demon Beasts, investigative Red Feathered Eagles—these were clearly the Wildfire Sect’s means. The reason for deploying these means stemmed naturally from the previous night’s events.

The Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, regarded as the Wildfire Sect’s sect-defining treasure sealed within the Fire Refining Tower, had been stolen. This news exploded like a bomb within the Wildfire Sect, causing even those Elders who usually did not attend to sect affairs to leave their retreats in a furious uproar.

Even as the Wildfire Sect tried to keep the news contained, it could not be kept secret forever, and word quickly leaked out, causing a significant stir.

The news that the Black Demon Sect had deployed forces to steal the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire from the Wildfire Sect was indeed a mixed blessing for the other sects. The good news was that the Wildfire Sect had lost the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, losing a major sect-defining treasure, which naturally delighted other sects. But the fact that it was the Black Demon Sect that had taken the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire wasn’t good news for anyone, as a stronger Black Demon Sect posed a threat to everyone.

However, at this moment, on a mountaintop hundreds of miles away from the Wildfire Sect, the three who had escaped from the sect the previous night had already settled there.

Relying on the speed of the Flood Dragon, the three of them had naturally escaped to a safe area overnight, and it was impossible for the people from the Wildfire Sect to find them.

Ye Xuan, after taking off the ghost mask he wore on his face, revealed his true appearance, then turned to look at Mu Yan beside him, smiling involuntarily, "Your idea was indeed good. I fear the people from the Wildfire Sect really believe it was the Black Demon Sect who made a move and are preparing to go looking for trouble with them. Seeing them fight among themselves is indeed a delight."

"Even if they don’t suspect the Black Demon Sect, they have no other suspects who could forcefully take away the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire and have the ability to refine it. In the entire Tiannan Region, there are only a few, and they would never think of you." Mu Yan nodded in agreement.

"Hmm, now that the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire is in my control, let’s find a place to erase that Soul-devouring Curse mark for you."

After securing the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, Ye Xuan was in a great mood. It undoubtedly meant he had an additional trump card. As a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire, the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire’s power was not something ordinary flames could compare with. Aside from using it against enemies, when fused with True Qi, its refining ability would undoubtedly surge. It would also significantly enhance the production of pills and Spiritual Medicine when used in alchemy.

A Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire was truly too valuable for a Martial Artist. This time, his success in seizing the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire was largely due to Mu Yan’s contributions. It was time to fulfill the promise he made to her.

"Good."

Mu Yan’s eyes brightened, and she couldn’t help but show some excitement on her lovely face. The torment from the Soul-devouring Curse was excessive, and now, the thought of completely eradicating it made her genuinely excited.

Once the Soul-devouring Curse was lifted, she would not need to return to the Black Demon Sect and would essentially be free, no longer needing to be driven by others.

The two found a relatively secluded cave, had the Flood Dragon act as the guardian and then Ye Xuan began to remove the curse mark for Mu Yan.

Ye Xuan and Mu Yan sat facing each other on the ground, and after nodding to signal readiness, Ye Xuan started to circulate his True Qi, with flames gathering between his two hands, quickly spreading over his palms, making them look as if they were blazing.

After brewing for a short while, Ye Xuan’s palms tightly pressed against Mu Yan’s fair ones, as the utmost Yang and adamantine True Qi flowed into Mu Yan’s body from the palm of his hand, swiftly traversing her entire body. Soon, Mu Yan’s curvaceous body broke out in fragrant sweat, dampening her black dress and showcasing her perfect figure even more vividly.

Such a beautiful sight, if ordinary men were here, would surely stir their desires, but Ye Xuan had no time to attend to that. After inputting enough True Qi, he withdrew his palms, flipped his hand, and various herbs were instantly ground to powder by his True Qi, then wrapped in flames. Under high temperatures, they quickly changed shape and with Ye Xuan’s skillful manipulation, soon took the form of pills.

Watching Ye Xuan’s method, Mu Yan couldn’t help but show a hint of amazement in her beautiful eyes. To refine Spiritual Medicine so easily on the spot, a person had to be an extremely proficient Spirit Medicine Master, and it would be hard to find many in the Tiannan Region like him. Mu Yan hadn’t expected that Ye Xuan, not only highly accomplished in Martial Arts, but his proficiency in alchemy was also astonishing.

"Swallow it."

In just a minute or two, the pill was completely refined. Ye Xuan flicked his finger, and Mu Yan slightly opened her red lips, catching and swallowing the pill just right.

After Mu Yan took the pill, Ye Xuan pinched his middle and index fingers together, a wisp of flame quickly gathering at his fingertips. He then fiercely pressed it into the position above Mu Yan’s right chest, where the curse mark of the Soul-devouring Curse resided.

Hiss...

The moment his fingers touched Mu Yan’s body, wisps of black smoke rose from the contact point, and even her garments melted, revealing a hole.

Hmm!

Mu Yan let out a muffled groan, frowning. Suddenly, a series of black lines emerged on her neck. Clearly, under Ye Xuan’s touch, the Soul-devouring Curse had been activated, seemingly aware of the threat to its existence and attempting to backlash against its host.

Seeing this, Ye Xuan turned Mu Yan’s body halfway, then rapidly formed seals with his hands, creating a small Light Array in mid-air that emitted waves of extremely hot fluctuations.

Once the Light Array’s light condensed to a certain degree, Ye Xuan’s gaze suddenly sharpened, and he pushed his palms out, striking Mu Yan’s back. The Light Array, containing the purest Yang energy, was then forcefully infused into Mu Yan’s body.

Pfft!

Mu Yan jolted as if struck by lightning, a mouthful of black blood spurting violently. In the moment the Light Array entered her body, she appeared as if scorched by a fierce fire, her entire body turning bright red. One could almost see the internal organs and bones, and the black, obscure curse mark initially at her chest was rapidly shattered and evaporated away.

Phew...

Seeing this, Ye Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. But just as he relaxed, the last remnant of the curse mark resembling a worm, which had not been completely erased, seemed to possess a will of its own, hastily darting towards Mu Yan’s brain.

"No good!"

Watching the black "worm" swiftly flow up along her neck, Ye Xuan’s expression changed. If it were to enter the brain, the consequences would be unthinkable. With Mu Yan in a weakened state and in a moment of crisis, Ye Xuan’s eyes suddenly brightened. Then, without any hesitation, he leaned into Mu Yan’s face and, surprisingly, pressed his lips against her delicate, rosy ones, indulging in their fragrance, and took a fierce inhale!