Boom! Boom!
The moment the eight Dark Faction creatures appeared, each took out a large black net and cast it forward, unleashing ferocious dark energy.
Eight black nets flew towards the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame simultaneously. From each net sprayed dense, black threads that wove together to encircle the flaming blossom.
Ye Yunfei could see that these eight nets were formidable treasures, brimming with powerful dark energy and the Laws of Darkness. Interlocking together, they formed a web sealing all escape routes, completely trapping the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame!
Clearly, these eight Dark Faction creatures had come specifically for this heavenly flame.
Ye Yunfei understood then—perhaps they had been lying in ambush while he dealt with the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass, waiting for the right moment to strike at this prize.
“Hmph!” Ye Yunfei let out a cold laugh. “How dare you try to snatch away a treasure I’ve taken a liking to!”
As his voice fell, Ye Yunfei waved his hand. Dozens of magic treasures surged forth, activated at once like dozens of dazzling suns, and blasted towards the eight Dark Faction creatures.
These were all Half-Emperor level Half-Emperor Treasures!
During his recent spree of slaughtering numerous Half-Emperor experts, Ye Yunfei had acquired a large batch of such treasures. Some had been melted into his body, others refined as reserve weapons.
In short, Ye Yunfei was now flush with Half-Emperor Treasures; he could casually toss out dozens at a moment's notice. Moreover, simultaneously activating and controlling dozens of Half-Emperor Treasures was something most ordinary Half-Emperors couldn't manage! It was only possible for Ye Yunfei due to his mastery of a Weapon-Control Art.
The eruption of several dozen Half-Emperor Treasures unleashed an intimidating pressure of energy that forced the eight Dark Faction creatures to retreat repeatedly.
Next, Ye Yunfei waved his hand again, summoning ten Half-Emperor experts from within the Heavenly Dao Tower. Each conjured a Half-Emperor Treasure and charged to attack the eight enemies.
These ten were ancient Half-Emperors, their combat prowess immense. Under their fierce assault, the eight Dark Faction creatures were immediately thrown into disarray. Their battle strength wasn't weak, however, and they soon adjusted to fight back against the ten.
Nevertheless, with this diversion, the eight could no longer continue their assault on the heavenly flame.
Ye Yunfei's figure blurred, instantly closing the distance to the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame.
Boom! Boom!
With successive flicks of his fingers, Ye Yunfei released all the Abnormal Flames he possessed.
There were five types in total!
The Earth Flame, the Three-Crow Nether Flame, the Three-Fold True Flame, the Primordial Chaos Demon Flame, and the Heaven Sunflame!
Ye Yunfei waved a hand, activating the Profound Fire Art. The five Abnormal Flames merged together, surprisingly coalescing into a large palm made entirely of fire, which then clawed towards the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame.
“Five Abnormal Flames!”
The eyes of the eight Dark Faction creatures turned greedy upon seeing Ye Yunfei release all five at once. However, besieged by the ten Half-Emperor experts, they had no chance to break through and interfere.
BOOM!
Under attack, the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame grew violent, expanding in size and battling fiercely against the five fires.
The Three Calamity Heavenly Flame ranked well on the Heavenly Flame list, making it a comparatively powerful Abnormal Flame. But the version of the Profound Fire Art Ye Yunfei was wielding now was composed of five separate Flames; its power was far stronger.
Moreover, the Profound Fire Art itself was a technique for flawlessly controlling Abnormal Flames. After fighting for a short while, the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame began retreating, then suddenly accelerated, attempting to flee into the distance.
“You think you can escape?”
Ye Yunfei pointed forward, and all five Abnormal Flames gave chase. Constantly phasing through space, their speed was terrifying.
By combining the Profound Fire Art with Space-Time energy, Ye Yunfei allowed the five Flames to tunnel through spacetime at an astonishing rate. Ye Yunfei himself activated the Spatial Teleportation Art to pursue.
A moment later, empowered by the Profound Fire Art, the five Flames caught up to the heavenly flame and resumed their battle.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei also arrived, joining the fray with a barrage of techniques—fists, kicks, and various martial arts—attacking alongside the Flames.
Simultaneously, he employed a special technique for capturing Abnormal Flames, weaving intricate sealing hand-signs that coiled towards the heavenly flame like ethereal shackles.
In the distance, the eight Dark Faction creatures grew frantic watching Ye Yunfei subdue their target, but under strict orders from Ye Yunfei, the ten Half-Emperor experts pressed them relentlessly, denying any chance of interference.
A moment later, besieged by the five Flames and Ye Yunfei himself, the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame began to falter. The subduing technique Ye Yunfei employed placed great restrictions upon it, slowly sapping its strength to resist.
Yet, at this very moment…
Boom! Boom!
One after another, black figures streaked across the sky, radiating intense dark energy that violently shook the surrounding space.
Another eight Dark Faction creatures!
And every one of them was a Half-Emperor level expert!
“What’s going on?” Ye Yunfei frowned at the new arrivals, his brow creasing with suspicion. “Why are there so many Dark Faction creatures inside the Zhuque Divine Grotto?”
Altogether, sixteen Dark Faction creatures—all Half-Emperors—had now appeared. This was already a formidable force! Such a sudden concentration of their forces within the Divine Grotto was highly abnormal.
BOOM!
The eight new arrivals charged at Ye Yunfei without hesitation, immediately launching furious energy attacks.
Ye Yunfei waved his hand and directly summoned eight more Half-Emperor experts to intercept them. Now, at the critical moment of seizing the heavenly flame, he naturally wanted to avoid fighting these creatures himself.
“Damn it! How can this human boy have so many Half-Emperor experts at his beck and call?” The Dark Faction members were dumbstruck seeing eight more appear.
The newly emerged eight experts rushed forward without a word and opened fire.
Thus, the second group of eight was also held at bay, unable to get near Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei refocused entirely on subduing the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame.
After a few moments, finally, Ye Yunfei and the five Abnormal Flames surged forward together and completely subdued the heavenly flame. Ye Yunfei immediately began refining it.
Regarding the capture and refining of Abnormal Flames, Ye Yunfei possessed a wealth of experience from his past life. Adding the five he had already refined in this life, the process had become second nature.
“It’s done!”
Less than an hour later, Ye Yunfei smiled softly in satisfaction. Before him, the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame now burned docilely.
“With the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame in my grasp, the power of my Profound Fire Art will increase tremendously!” Ye Yunfei declared with confidence.