"I think you kid should stop struggling. Isn't it difficult for you in this sixth layer of fire domain?"
The voice of the Grand Elder of the Sky Fire Pavilion echoed, "If you are willing to come out, I can spare your life, as long as you hand over the Green Lotus Sacred Fire."
Lu Fan did not respond, but continuously gathered spiritual energy.
At this moment, the Grand Elder of Sky Fire's expression was also extremely grim. He was under immense pressure in this fifth layer of fire domain, and any slight mistake could result in him being engulfed by the flames.
After all, the flames in this fire domain were too vicious; it was not an ordinary fire domain.
At this moment, upon learning that Lu Fan had gone to the fire domain, the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire did not hesitate and immediately rushed towards the fire domain. He knew very well that if the Green Lotus Sacred Fire could not be recalled, the entire Sky Fire Pavilion would cease to exist.
"Pavilion Master, as long as you personally take action, you can definitely make that brat pay the price and retrieve the Green Lotus Sacred Fire at the same time," the Third Elder said earnestly, "The Green Lotus Sacred Fire is the heritage of the entire Sky Fire Pavilion. If anything truly happens, it will undoubtedly cause endless trouble."
"If that kid can truly absorb the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, perhaps it is heaven's will," the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire smiled. "This would be a good thing."
"I don't quite understand why it would be a good thing," the Third Elder said. "The Green Lotus Sacred Fire is our sacred artifact of the Sky Fire Pavilion, and it absolutely cannot be obtained by others."
"That is indeed true!"
The Pavilion Master of Sky Fire nodded slightly. "However, the Sky Fire Pavilion has an ancestral decree that whoever can absorb the Green Lotus Sacred Fire can lead the entire Sky Fire Pavilion."
"What do you mean by that, Pavilion Master? Are you implying you wish to abdicate the position of Pavilion Master?"
His expression slightly startled, the Third Elder spoke. He could not have imagined that the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire would say such a thing.
"Even if I were to abdicate the position of Pavilion Master, it would not be impossible!"
The Pavilion Master of Sky Fire's expression was indifferent. "The position of Pavilion Master belongs to the capable. If he is competent, I am willing to yield. After all, I cannot subdue the Green Lotus Sacred Fire. Even after reaching the Spiritual Venerable realm, I still cannot. Naturally, I cannot expand the Sky Fire Pavilion."
The Third Elder was slightly startled. He had never imagined that the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire would say such a thing. Considering that the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire was a Spiritual Venerable, if he had seriously exerted himself within the Sky Fire Pavilion previously, Lu Fan would not have been able to escape his grasp. Now, it seemed as if the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire had intentionally held back.
If that were truly the case, he truly did not know what to do.
Not long after, the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire arrived at the fire domain, but he did not enter directly. Instead, he waited outside.
"Pavilion Master, you've finally arrived!" The Grand Elder walked out of the fire domain. "That kid is in the sixth layer of the fire domain. As long as the Pavilion Master personally intervenes, he can be easily captured."
"It's alright, we'll wait for him outside!" The Pavilion Master of Sky Fire waved his hand. "If he can absorb the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, we will pledge allegiance to him. If he cannot absorb it and is consumed by the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, we will then act to bring the Green Lotus Sacred Fire back to the Sky Fire Pavilion!"
"Pledge allegiance to him?"
The Grand Elder stood there, even more confused. "Pavilion Master, please don't joke. He is merely an unknown person, how can he possibly assume the position of the Sky Fire Pavilion?"
"Grand Elder, do not worry. I say he has this qualification if he can devour the Green Lotus Sacred Fire. If he cannot, he does not possess such qualifications," the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire smiled. "Besides, I am acting according to the ancestral decree and cannot go against the will of our ancestors."
"Indeed, according to the ancestral decree, whoever can absorb the Green Lotus Sacred Fire will be able to control the Sky Fire Pavilion."
A white-haired old man spoke, "If this kid can truly absorb the sacred fire, we must act according to the ancestral decree. Otherwise, it would be a violation of our ancestors' will."
Faced with these words, everyone nodded slightly and did not say much more. However, to have a stranger become the controller of the Sky Fire Pavilion, they were all somewhat unwilling.
Only the Pavilion Master stood to the side with an indifferent expression. He knew very well that the sacred fire was difficult to control. If Lu Fan could truly control the sacred fire, even if he became the controller of the Sky Fire Pavilion, he would undoubtedly lead the Sky Fire Pavilion to its peak in the future.
He had never doubted this. After all, he, a Spiritual Venerable, was still unable to control the sacred fire, which was enough to explain everything.
Meanwhile, within the sixth heaven, Lu Fan's cultivation had reached its limit, and he finally broke through to the Spiritual Emperor realm. His aura became incredibly powerful. Now, Lu Fan seemed to be completely different from before, at least ten times stronger than he was moments ago.
As long as the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire did not make a move, he could wreak havoc within the Sky Fire Pavilion, and no one would be able to stop him.
"Congratulations, kid, you've finally broken through!" Old Man Hong Meng exclaimed. "But I am very curious, the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire has already arrived in the fire domain, but he has not entered this sixth layer. It seems he is waiting for you to devour the sacred fire."
"The Sky Fire Pavilion is so arrogant?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his expression becoming even more indifferent. He had now broken through to the Soul realm. If he could then devour the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, his strength would surely advance further, and by then, he could even contend with the Pavilion Master of Sky Fire.
Lu Fan inspected his own body, his expression gradually turning ashen. He could clearly feel that the White Lotus Sacred Fire within him could not suppress the Green Lotus. If this continued, the Green Lotus Sacred Fire might rush out of his body.
"Could it be that the Green Lotus Sacred Fire has some unfinished business?"
Old Man Hong Meng said, "Under normal circumstances, it shouldn't struggle like this. After all, you have the White Lotus Sacred Fire within you. It shouldn't resist so much."
"Regardless of whether it has unfinished business or not, it cannot escape today!"
Lu Fan's expression was cold, and he then unleashed his supreme spiritual energy, suppressing the Green Lotus Sacred Fire without any reservation.
At that very instant, the sacred fire felt the pressure and began to churn. However, it showed no vitality. Having been imprisoned in the Sky Fire Pavilion for a long time, the Green Lotus Sacred Fire had lost its former might. Coupled with the coercive pressure of the White Lotus Sacred Fire, it was enough to make it unbearable.
At that very instant, the Green Lotus Sacred Fire transformed into a graceful silhouette. This silhouette appeared desolate and exceptionally beautiful.
"Could this be its previous master?"
Old Man Hong Meng said, "It is deeply ingrained in his mind, preventing him from dispersing, which is why he is so stubborn and unwilling to be subdued by you."
"Don't worry, I won't abandon you in this world like your previous master," Lu Fan said. "From now on, I will treat you well and lead you to the pinnacle together."
As if touched by Lu Fan's words, the Green Lotus Sacred Fire began to cease its struggle, gradually becoming calm. It seemed that it was precisely because of Lu Fan's words that it completely abandoned its resistance.