Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 478 - 475: Flame Evolution

Chapter 478: Chapter 475: Flame Evolution

Just now, for a very brief moment, Ye Xuan’s aura had violently fluctuated. That aura made both of them feel terrified—the only thing they could feel was that this aura could easily kill them both.

What bewildered them was that Ye Xuan was merely a First Grade Martial Venerate. What was hidden within him that allowed him to possess such terrifying power?

"Xue Lingzi, did you feel it too?"

The Tower Guardian Elder turned and looked at Xue Lingzi, who nodded in understanding. Seeing this, he too furrowed his brows, a glint flashing through his somewhat murky eyes, "This power, it seems that it’s not under his own control, and it’s hidden deep within his body, not revealing itself easily."

"It should be so, this Junior Ye Xuan is really not simple."

Xue Lingzi couldn’t help but sigh. He had originally thought Ye Xuan’s potential was astounding enough, but the surprise the latter brought him was growing even greater. The oppression they had felt a moment ago had truly even intimidated him, something he had not felt even in front of the Supreme Elders of the Xuantian Sect.

At the same time, deep within Ye Xuan’s mind, in the ocean of his soul, the intersecting sources of two flames had finally converged, and though the process was arduous, the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire ultimately devoured the Ten-thousand-year-old Earth Core Fire, greatly increasing its power.

Although the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire had devoured the Ten-thousand-year-old Earth Core Fire, it would still take some time to fully assimilate its power. Moreover, the source of this Ten-thousand-year-old Earth Core Fire wasn’t the entirety of that suppressed by the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, but merely one part of it. Underneath the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, there likely existed no fewer than five such sources.

Devouring just one would not greatly affect the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower. Otherwise, if the tower were to drain, it could bring trouble from the entirety of the Xuantian Sect seeking an explanation from him.

After completely mitigating the threat of the Ten-thousand-year-old Earth Core Fire, Ye Xuan slowly stood up and dusted off his clothes. However, as he rose, he nearly stumbled and fell due to a sudden dizziness in his soul.

Steadying himself, Ye Xuan then saw the Tower Guardian Elder and Xue Lingzi and walked over to them.

"Wow, to think that you defeated the assault of the Ten-thousand-year-old Earth Core Fire with your own strength, Ye Xuan, you really are remarkable," the Tower Guardian Elder exclaimed, pausing before he sighed.

"Is that so? The attack I felt just now was from the Ten-thousand-year-old Earth Core Fire then?"

Ye Xuan feigned ignorance, as he knew these two might have sensed something, but they probably couldn’t figure it out. After all, the power of the Martial Arts Primordial Spirit is something that nobody on the Spirit Martial Continent has ever seen; they would only guess that he had some powerful force or treasure hidden within him.

"Alright, kid, stop pretending. Don’t worry, we’ll keep your secret. Everyone has their secrets, right? It’s just that yours seems particularly significant," the Tower Guardian Elder said, looking meaningfully at Ye Xuan.

"Perhaps."

Ye Xuan naturally couldn’t disclose that his Martial Arts Primordial Spirit was his strongest and most significant secret. Even those he trusted, including his mother Su Ying and the members of the Ye family, were unaware of this secret.

"Alright, since you don’t want to talk about it, we won’t press you further. For this first level, do you still want to stay here and continue cultivating?" the Tower Guardian Elder asked again.

"No need, let’s head out."

Ye Xuan surveyed his surroundings—the necessity to stay there any longer had dissipated, as the True Yuan within his body had reached a state close to saturation when it came to absorbing the fire energy. In other words, even if he stayed in the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower every day, his improvement would be considerably slow.

Thus, there was no need for him to stay any longer.

"Let’s go!"

Xue Lingzi and the Tower Guardian Elder nodded, then conjured two gusts of wind, turning around and rushing toward the exit of the second floor.

Ye Xuan steadied his breath and quickly followed them.

Upon exiting the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, Ye Xuan and the two were standing near a large hall, where Ye Xuan returned the jade talisman to the Tower Guardian Elder.

The agreed one-month period was also about two or three days away.

"Ye Xuan, it was your first time challenging the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, and you directly reached the first floor in one go. This performance is the best among the current generation of disciples. Normally, a new record in the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower is engraved on the outside stele to encourage the disciples to compete with each other. I want to ask if you have any objections to this?" said the Tower Guardian Elder, a slight serious expression on his face.

"No need."

Ye Xuan smiled wryly and shook his head. Did he really need any more trouble now? If he broke the record set by the Crown Prince Feng Tian in the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, it would likely invite hostility from many members of the Crown Prince Party. He already had unresolvable enmity with the Gentleman Sect. Attracting the Crown Prince Party’s attention would essentially offend everyone in the Inner Sect.

This whole ungrateful task was something he wasn’t going to do. What was the use of having his record engraved on a stele? To have other disciples of the Xuantian Sect admire him? That was pointless. To stir up trouble for a vain reputation was hardly worth it.

"Well, if you don’t agree, then let’s leave it at that. I’ll also keep this a secret for you. When you have enough power to face all this, I will then publicize your record," said the Tower Guardian Elder, who understood Ye Xuan’s thoughts. He could comprehend that even though Ye Xuan had great potential, in truth, apart from that inexplicable aura of authority, his strength was only average, and with no significant backing, being too conspicuous would only bring endless trouble.

"Thank you, Elder."

Ye Xuan bowed to the Tower Guardian Elder and inwardly heaved a sigh of relief. He wanted to avoid any unnecessary complications. Now that his Cultivation had successfully broken through, the preparations for exploring the ancient ruins were nearly complete.

After his breakthrough to Martial Venerate, he feared the Gentleman Sect much less. Apart from the "Six Gentlemen," no one posed a threat anymore. Even if he encountered Chu Kuang again, it was unlikely that Chu Kuang could act arrogantly in his presence. Even in a head-on battle, Ye Xuan was confident of victory. Moreover, with two or three days left until the designated departure day, he planned to return to the Spirit Frost Pavilion to make further preparations for the exploration of the ancient ruins.

After all, this expedition was fraught with extreme danger, facing not only the challenges of the ancient ruins but also the experts from the Daluo Heavenly Palace. Furthermore, even among his own group, the members of the Gentleman Sect were not to be underestimated. Without ample preparation, he might not even know how he would meet his end.