*Boom!* Within the void, the enormous body of the Three Thousand Burning Flame was rapidly expanding. Beneath its dragon scales, immense purple-black flames gushed out with a blinding ferocity, quickly engulfing a small portion of the void. It was clear that this eruption was far from over. Even Xuan Kongzi’s expression changed slightly at the sight of such a massive flame eruption. He could sense that the Three Thousand Burning Flame was releasing all the energy it had absorbed over countless years.
“What’s going on?” Xuan Kongzi’s eyes flashed as he suddenly turned towards Xiao Yan. Seeing that both Xiao Yan and the origin fire of the Three Thousand Burning Flame were silent, he seemed to understand something. His expression grew serious as he said, “He’s actually engaging in a soul battle… This guy is too reckless.”
*Boom!* Just as Xuan Kongzi contemplated, a segment of the massive dragon’s body exploded, unleashing a terrifying purple-black flame that swept across the void like a raging inferno. The temperature soared, turning the entire star domain into a sea of fire.
The expansive wave of purple-black fire stopped just a few feet away from Xiao Yan and the origin fire, splitting to avoid him, before rushing onward.
“Qiu Ling, take them and go!” Sensing the increasingly terrifying temperature, Xuan Kongzi’s face became even more grave. The force of the flames erupted by the Three Thousand Burning Flame, which had been absorbing energy for so long, was incredibly dangerous. Even he wouldn’t dare linger in such a place. The overwhelming heat would make it almost impossible for anyone, even those with the strongest fighting spirit, to withstand.
Qiu Ling nodded gravely and waved his sleeve, sending Cao Ying and the others rushing towards the exit of the star domain. “Master, what about Xiao Yan?” Cao Ying exclaimed as she was dragged away.
Xuan Kongzi frowned, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan, who was already enveloped in the purple-black flames. Though the flames around him seemed to avoid him, staying in such a place for too long would still be unendurable for an expert of the Dou Zun level.
“Take him away forcibly…” After a moment of hesitation, Xuan Kongzi gritted his teeth. Although breaking Xiao Yan out of this state might cause some harm, it was necessary. At Xiao Yan’s level, he couldn’t withstand the heat for much longer.
Resolving to take action, Xuan Kongzi swiftly moved towards Xiao Yan. But just as he appeared above Xiao Yan, a golden light rushed toward him, delivering a powerful punch to his head.
The sudden attack made Xuan Kongzi frown. He deflected the blow and sent the golden figure flying. A glance confirmed that it was Xiao Yan’s puppet, helping him fend off the thunderbolts.
“Damn it…” The Heavenly Demon Puppet clearly viewed him as an enemy. Without commands from Xiao Yan, the puppet’s low intelligence made it stubbornly protect him, viewing any threat as an enemy.
Though one Heavenly Demon Puppet couldn’t stop Xuan Kongzi, the earlier attack had cost him the chance to rescue Xiao Yan. Another segment of the massive dragon body exploded, spreading more flames.
*Boom! Boom!* As another segment exploded, the terrifying purple-black flames rushed towards Xuan Kongzi like a roaring dragon. Feeling the terror of the approaching flames, Xuan Kongzi hesitated. If he left now, Xiao Yan would be in great danger.
“Are you waiting to die? That kid seems strange, but he should be fine,” the old man, Qing Hua, urged as he headed towards the exit, unable to endure the heat.
Just as Qing Hua’s words faded, a green fire glow spread from Xiao Yan, enveloping his body.
“Another strange fire,” Xuan Kongzi relaxed slightly. Watching the purple-black flames approach, he no longer hesitated. It was clear Xiao Yan had a plan, and Xuan Kongzi trusted him somewhat; he wasn’t reckless.
*Sigh*, “Kid, if you’ve chosen this path, may luck be with you…” With a sigh, Xuan Kongzi left, catching sight of two Soul Temple experts who had slipped into the top ten. They didn’t have the valuable space jade slips, so they had to flee quietly.
Seeing the two sneaking around, Xuan Kongzi snorted coldly. He unleashed a surge of power, capturing the two and throwing them into the purple-black sea of fire.
Their wails filled the air as their bodies were incinerated within seconds, turning to ashes.
“Ruthless…” Qing Hua gave Xuan Kongzi a thumbs up, but felt a burning sensation and fled, screaming.
Xuan Kongzi glanced back at the vast sea of purple-black flames, where a small green light shimmered, unsure when it would collapse.
“Sigh, kid, your fate is in your hands…” With a sigh, Xuan Kongzi fled, avoiding the advancing flames, and finally escaped through the exit. As the last person exited, the void fell utterly silent, filled with the raging purple-black fire, which distorted even the space itself.
In Sacred Pill City, remnants of a recent battle were still visible. In the sky above Dan Tower, a silver spatial gate fluctuated, people emerging looking haggard, with flickers of purple-black flame visible.
“Close the star domain!” Xuan Kongzi ordered, seeing the advancing flames. Xuan Yi and Tian Lei Zi complied, quickly closing the gate.
Just as it closed, a wave of purple-black flames burst out, burning nearby Dan Tower experts, who screamed in agony.
“What happened?” Xuan Yi asked, alarmed.
“The Three Thousand Burning Flame has erupted, dispersing all the accumulated energy. The star domain is likely a sea of flames now. We need stronger seals, or the whole city will be destroyed,” Xuan Kongzi explained grimly.
Xuan Yi and Tian Lei Zi’s faces paled. The Three Thousand Burning Flame had absorbed countless years of energy, forming a massive entity. Such an explosion would be catastrophic.
“Where’s Xiao Yan?” Xuan Yi asked urgently.
“He’s still inside,” Xuan Kongzi replied reluctantly.
“Why didn’t you bring him out?” Xuan Yi’s face twisted in anger.
“He was in a soul battle with the origin fire, trying to refine it. Forcibly removing him would hurt him severely,” Xuan Kongzi sighed.
“A little damage is better than death,” Xuan Yi argued, angry. If Yao Chen ever found out his disciple had died here, he would sever all ties with Dan Tower, or even come seeking retribution.
“Don’t worry, Xiao Yan, despite the soul battle, noticed the outside world. He must have a plan,” Tian Lei Zi comforted.
Xuan Kongzi smiled bitterly, “Relax, he has several strange fires. Even if the Three Thousand Burning Flame erupts fully, he can survive short-term. I’ll go in again once it calms down and bring him out.”
“Hopefully, it won’t be a pile of ashes. You know Yao Chen’s temper,” Xuan Yi said, turning to leave angrily. Xuan Kongzi and Tian Lei Zi shook their heads helplessly, following.
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