Chapter 424: Suppression

Wu Ming, a smile on his face, gazed at Volssas, the Flame Emperor perched on his shoulder:

[Volssas]

[Other Names: God of Flames, Flame Emperor, The Immortal Phoenix of Fire]

[Racial Tier: ??? (blue)]

[Racial Bonus: ???]

[Attribute: Fire]

[Rank: ???]

[Talents: Immortal Body, Rebirth Through Flames]

[Abilities: ???]

[Features: Immortal Body Regeneration! Flame Power Regeneration!]

[Status: ???]

Clearly, even Jia Kongming could not fully research the divine seed. Most of the information revealed here was obtained by Wu Ming himself through his divine eyes and personal insights.

“To be precise… this immortal phoenix has indeed died once before…”

Feeling the firm spiritual contract, a flicker of joy passed over Wu Ming’s face.

Earlier, when the immortal phoenix failed to completely burn his soul and break the contract, it had resorted to a desperate self-immolation attack, attempting to destroy Wu Ming’s physical form in the real world.

The destructive flames it unleashed were already at the peak of the Illusion Spirit World, capable of annihilating almost anything.

But Wu Ming was an exception!

Because the Temple of the Lord was an inconceivable artifact beyond the world, and his original body spared no effort in mobilizing the Primordial Pool for support. In the end, they barely managed to survive.

After that, things became simple.

After rebirth through flames, the mind of the immortal phoenix was extremely simple, and it was at a low point in strength, completely unable to resist Wu Ming’s contract. Thus, the Flame Emperor became Wu Ming’s illusion spirit.

“A divine spirit tamer…”

Wu Ming carefully examined the displayed information, especially the regeneration of flame power.

He gently closed his eyes and felt an inexplicable connection with the fire elements of this world through the immortal phoenix.

It was as if in the realm of earthly immortals, he could freely wield the energy of fire elements in the void.

And the range of this connection spanned the entire Illusion Spirit World!

“An earthly immortal? No… it’s not quite the same. It entirely relies on external forces and can only control fire elemental power. Perhaps it could be called a ‘false fire elemental heavenly immortal’?”

Wu Ming mused, his extensive knowledge allowing him to immediately define his current state without hesitation.

The kings of the Illusion Spirit World were equivalent to earthly immortals of the Great Zhou World, while divine-grade illusion spirits were equivalent to heavenly immortals!

Of course, this equivalence was only in essence.

In terms of combat power, illusion spirits in the Illusion Spirit World, with their enhanced abilities, could far exceed their normal limits.

This does not mean that the path of immortal cultivation is inferior. On the contrary, in other worlds, these illusion spirits might lose their mystical properties and be reduced in rank.

“What a sorrowful world…”

In Wu Ming’s view, the Illusion Spirit World’s excessive use of its essence to empower illusion spirits was ultimately a losing proposition, stirring a deep sense of grief within him.

Boom!

The heavens and earth trembled.

The entire world seemed to change because he had subdued the Flame Emperor, the immortal phoenix!

“King of the Eastern Sea, you’re still alive?”

Wu Ming’s gaze swept over, spotting the King of the Eastern Sea.

“Wolf… Wolf Eagle King! You… you…”

The King of the Eastern Sea took several steps back, his vortex sea beast behind him desperately trying to hide itself, too afraid to meet Wu Ming’s gaze.

Bang!

Behind Wu Ming, the previously dormant volcano, stirred by the Flame Emperor’s final rampage, began a new eruption cycle.

Flames soared into the sky, accompanied by violent earthquakes and surging magma.

It was easy to imagine that if this continued, it might not destroy the entire continent, but it could certainly turn thousands of miles into a wasteland.

“Suppress it!”

Frowning, Wu Ming waved his hand, and the immortal phoenix on his shoulder flew out.

“Jiu jiu!”

In mid-air, it let out a cheerful cry, its body rapidly expanding, flames burning fiercely. Each feather was composed of the purest fire elements, shimmering with radiant colors and trailing a brilliant flame tail, as dazzling and beautiful as a phoenix.

Whoosh whoosh!

Red clouds filled the sky, as if the fire element power in the region had been instantly mobilized.

Roar!

The flames grew fiercer. Around the immortal phoenix, golden-green fireballs and solar coronae formed, though much smaller in scale than in its prime.

It flew into the crater, stirring the magma.

Bang!

A massive eruption occurred, only to be sucked up by the phoenix like a giant whale drawing in water. The golden-green corona expanded, returning to its former miniature sun-like appearance.

“Single-handedly suppressing the immortal volcano?”

The King of the Eastern Sea’s pupils constricted as he watched the volcano gradually calm and Wu Ming standing calmly opposite him.

Only now did he realize in horror that the gap between himself and the Wolf Eagle King had unknowingly widened to an extreme, reaching a level he could only look up to.

“Jiu jiu!”

For the immortal phoenix, suppressing the volcano was not a drain but rather a source of replenishment, as it absorbed a large amount of fire element power, returning to its prime. It landed beside Wu Ming, like a small sun, causing the King of the Eastern Sea to retreat several steps.

“You… you had ulterior motives when I was waging war before, right?”

Wu Ming smiled lightly, his gaze making the King of the Eastern Sea’s hair stand on end, knowing he had fallen into a deadly trap.

“Wa… wait a minute!”

The King of the Eastern Sea did not run or resist.

He was a clever man. After witnessing the divine illusion spirit’s divine might, he knew there was no chance of escape or resistance.

As he spoke, his eyes darted, quickly seeking a way to survive: “I admit… when I brought you to the Immortal Holy Mountain, I didn’t have good intentions, but I certainly had no intention of killing you…”

“Anything else?”

Wu Ming’s expression remained calm, while the immortal phoenix, preening its feathers, looked dangerous, as if a flame attack might come at any moment.

“More… more…”

The King of the Eastern Sea’s face lit up with a mix of struggle: “I have a big secret. If you’re willing to spare me, I’ll give it to you!”

“What secret?”

Wu Ming raised his eyebrows.

“It’s about the edge of the world. You’ll definitely be interested…”

The King of the Eastern Sea quickly revealed: “My family has ancient traditions, with countless kings among our ancestors. They left me an ancient map, with the destination being the edge of the world, along with a legend…”

“The legend says… when a divine illusion spirit appears, the edge of the world will also emerge, bringing the secret of immortality, benefiting all the living beings of the Illusion Spirit World and granting unimaginable advantages!”

Wu Ming sneered: “Do you believe in the edge of the world?”

“I didn’t believe before, but after seeing the Flame Emperor in the Immortal Holy Mountain, I immediately believed…”

The King of the Eastern Sea smiled bitterly: “You don’t know that on that map, there are also images of the four divine illusion spirits, and the Flame Emperor depicted there is exactly the same as this one!”

“Good… I also believe it!”

Wu Ming nodded.

“Just promise to let me go and never bother me again, and I will immediately hand over that map!”

The King of the Eastern Sea was overjoyed, revealing his intentions.

Unfortunately, Wu Ming had no intention of tricking him, because he knew far more about the edge of the world than the King of the Eastern Sea!

Therefore, he simply shook his head: “No need!”

These three short words immediately cast the King of the Eastern Sea from heaven to hell.

“Jiu jiu!”

The immortal phoenix, preening its feathers lazily, raised its head and shot out a purplish-blue flame.

“Ahhh… the boundless sea!”

The King of the Eastern Sea was horrified and retreated, his vortex sea beast behind him raising waves.

Sizzle!

The purplish-blue flame fell into the sea waves, immediately setting fire to the mountains and boiling the sea, evaporating all the water in an instant.

The gap was so great that even with a disadvantage in attributes, it was nothing at all.

The King of the Eastern Sea could only scream in agony as the purplish-blue flame mercilessly pierced him, then turned his vortex sea beast into a ball of fire.

Puchi!

In a flash of light, this former king vanished from the world without a trace.

“The edge of the world…”

Wu Ming stood there for a long time, thinking of other things: “This is the beginning of everything, and the end of everything! It will only truly appear after all four divine illusion spirits are unsealed! In other words, it is a place only a divine spirit tamer can reach!”

“Jiu jiu!”

At this moment, the immortal phoenix looked serious, gazing into the distance. A message passed through the contract into Wu Ming’s consciousness, making him stroke his chin thoughtfully: “Is the final moment of this world finally arriving?”

On the Wind Continent, above the ruins of the former capital of the Star and Moon Empire.

“Father… sister… elder brother… teacher…”

A girl, dressed in a starlight robe, with a youthful face that seemed only fourteen or fifteen years old, stood on the ruins of the former royal palace, her eyes filled with confusion.

Although she appeared young, the astonishing soul pressure emanating from her and the several king-grade illusion spirits guarding her clearly indicated her status as a king-grade spirit tamer!

“Subduing the Emperor of the Heavens is our family’s mission!”

In her memories, a royal figure seemed to emerge.

He was so majestic, kind, and resolute, embodying all the finest qualities of a king, and he had bet everything on the gamble to subdue a divine illusion spirit.

If he hadn’t sent her out of the capital at the last moment, she might have perished along with the capital’s residents?

Crack! Crack!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The wind howled, and a strange transformation appeared over the entire capital ruins.

Powerful pressure formed a vortex, the clouds lowered, and lightning danced, as if a god were stirring the winds and clouds.

“Ow ow!”

The king-grade illusion spirits bristled with fear, roaring and guarding around her.

“The Emperor of the Heavens? Come forth! The unfinished cause of father and elder brother will be completed by me!”

The girl gazed at the vortex, her eyes resolute. A layer of starlight appeared behind her, forming a pair of brilliant wings, carrying her soaring into the sky, quickly disappearing into the atmosphere, surrounded by her king-grade illusion spirits.

The same divine war had begun!