Chapter 1352: Chapter 1353: Using My Flame Against Me?
“What kind of flame is it?”
Li Xiaobai’s mind stirred as he posed the question.
“It’s a flame as black as ink, rumor has it that it devours all without exception—whether it’s water, cultivation techniques, or even magic treasures. Anything burned by it turns into a heap of ash. It can burn ferociously even in the depths of the ocean. It’s said that small sects in the Southern Continent have already been consumed by this flame, vanishing without a trace, not even leaving behind the sound of screams. Sect Leaders from all over are already sending letters, hoping that Senior Brother can step forward quickly to resolve this matter!”
Chen Yuan explained the situation in the Central Origin Realm plainly.
Li Xiaobai’s expression turned peculiar. This strange black flame—why does it sound exactly like his Hellfire?
Released across the Central Origin Realm, it seems someone intends to use this flame to slowly consume the sects and clans one by one!
According to Chen Yuan, the flame is already showing signs of going out of control, nearing its peak. Right now, the experts from various sects are working together to suppress it by force through cultivation techniques and Mana, attempting to corner it into one spot to halt its rampant spread. But the essence of Hellfire is that it devours everything; even the power from cultivation techniques and Immortal Yuan Power becomes its nourishment.
The cultivation level of Saint Realm experts might temporarily suppress it, but in time, they’ll inevitably lose the ability to restrain it. And if Hellfire successfully absorbs the power from Saint Realm cultivators, it will evolve into an unimaginably terrifying force.
“Does such a flame exist in the Eastern Continent?”
“Not yet detected here, perhaps due to Senior Brother’s presence keeping the evil forces from being too brazen!”
“I’m aware of this matter now. I’ll handle it. Send word to them to hold their ground!”
Li Xiaobai said calmly.
“Understood!”
Chen Yuan replied respectfully, harboring the belief that Li Xiaobai was nothing short of a god—omnipotent and unstoppable.
“I didn’t expect this thing to emerge first. It’s likely Blood Deity’s probe. Back when I rescued Naiwa, I left a trace of Hellfire beneath the Blood Pool; it must’ve been taken away then. Now, it’s being thrown back out to attack the world, but Blood Deity is oblivious—it’s long since become my property!”
Watching Chen Yuan’s retreating figure, Li Xiaobai muttered to himself. To reclaim this flame, one simply needs to touch it—it’s a trivial matter. Unfortunately, Blood Deity is unaware of this fact and foolishly believes he can cause trouble.
Looking at the joyous laughter and lively scenes of cultivators spread across the mountains below, Li Xiaobai noticed that after a month of peace, the world was beginning to forget Blood Deity’s terror.
Perhaps also due to the existence of the Villain’s Guild, the creatures of the realm felt assured. Compared to that, Blood Deity’s threat seemed much less significant.
“Let’s head to the Southern Continent first.”
Li Xiaobai pinched an intricate golden talisman, activating it with a flash of golden light. In an instant, his figure disappeared.
A few breaths later.
Southern Continent, at the coastal harbor.
Li Xiaobai stepped ashore, his feet manifesting a golden battle chariot that transformed into a streak of light, speeding toward the core area. Of the many continents, the Southern Continent had suffered the most damage, with small sects completely consumed.
The Saint Realm experts of various super sects were working together with their supreme cultivation levels to encase and compress Hellfire, dragging it to a corner of the continent to prevent further disaster. Hellfire continues to grow, and though it devours cultivation power, it also takes time. As time passed, the experts could feel their strength increasingly depleted. If this continues, they’ll soon find themselves overwhelmed, while Hellfire’s momentum continues to intensify. Should it absorb the cultivation levels of Saint Realm experts and break free, there would be no one left in the world to stop it.
“The sect disciples have already sent out messages, hoping Sect Master Li will prioritize and quickly find a solution.”
“Indeed, this situation can only hold out for one more day. This flame is deadly strange—where did it come from? Why has it never been heard of before?”
A group of experts, troubled and helpless, could only play a war of attrition to buy time, awaiting Li Xiaobai’s arrival.
From afar, golden divine light glimmered. Speak of the devil—Li Xiaobai appeared, treading on his golden battle chariot, arriving beneath them in an instant.
“Sect Master Li!”
In the sky, the gathered experts looked down at the figure who had suddenly appeared, their faces lighting up with joy.
“Hmm, hearing of strange occurrences in this place, I’ve come to take a look.”
Li Xiaobai nodded, hands clasped behind his back, surveying the situation above.
A total of ten Saint Realm experts had woven a net of extremely pure Immortal Yuan Power to trap the Hellfire securely. Yet the Hellfire continued to burn persistently, making the net increasingly fragile, seemingly on the verge of shattering.
“Sect Master Li, this flame is tremendously sinister—it appeared suddenly and in less than two hours turned into an overwhelming catastrophe. Without a doubt, it’s Blood Deity playing tricks from the shadows!”
“Do you have any means to resolve it?”
The Saint Realm experts asked.
“Release the flame. You may all cease your efforts.”
Li Xiaobai casually waved his hand, lighting a Huazi cigarette and taking a slow drag before responding.
“Release it?”
“Cease our efforts?”
Hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded. The Hellfire was so ferocious that even Saint Realm experts didn’t dare make direct contact with it. If its restraint was removed, Li Xiaobai would surely be swallowed instantly by the flames. While they’d be delighted if he could manage to destroy it, the problem remained: the flame wasn’t resolved yet, and Blood Deity lurked in the shadows. If Li Xiaobai were to perish at this crucial moment, they wouldn’t last much longer either.
“Sect Master Li, perhaps you’re still unaware—this flame possesses the terrifying ability to devour all things, including our cultivation levels. Direct confrontation with it is unwise!”
One Saint Realm expert spoke in an attempt to dissuade him.
“I said release it. Don’t waste words. If you refuse, I’ll take matters into my own hands!”
Li Xiaobai raised a long sword in his hand and prepared to cut through the Immortal Yuan Power-generated net, speaking indifferently.
“This…”
The experts’ pupils shrank in disbelief. The flame’s horrifying strength could be felt even from a great distance. Why was Sect Master Li so intent on facing it head-on? Shouldn’t he at least summon that Saint Realm demonic beast, Godzilla, first?
“Slash!”
Before they could react further, Li Xiaobai swept his sword out, unleashing a heaven-shaking beam of sword Qi, instantly tearing apart the net.
“Boom!”
Freed from the Immortal Yuan Power’s binding, Hellfire transformed into a black curtain, engulfing the sky and rushing down toward them.
The ten Saint Realm experts’ pupils constricted in shock—not because of Hellfire, but because Li Xiaobai’s casual stroke had severed the Immortal Yuan Power-crafted net!
This revealed that his cultivation level matched their own: Saint Realm, and shockingly, he had lit two Divine Fires.
How was this possible? Wasn’t it said that this young man had only Half-Saint cultivation? Where could such terrifying power come from?
“He’s a Saint Realm expert!”
No more time to dwell further on the shock, what happened next left them utterly numb. The pitch-black fire descending from the sky began surging uncontrollably into Li Xiaobai’s body upon contact—not burning him, but being absorbed by him!
In just a few breaths’ time, what had been a sea of black flames moments ago had completely vanished. All that remained was the young man, long sword in hand, standing atop his golden chariot.
Seeing the dazed expressions of the experts, Li Xiaobai rubbed his stomach, let out a contented burp, and asked, “Is there a problem?”