"Could this be some kind of Heaven and Earth Strange Fire?
But among the Heaven and Earth Strange Fires I know of, none seem to match this one."
Ye Yunfei stared at the pink flame atop the distant peak, thoughts swirling in his mind. As an alchemist, he was familiar with the shapes, characteristics, and auras of the various legendary Heaven and Earth Strange Fires of the world, yet he couldn't identify the pink flame before him.
"Regardless, since I've encountered it, I absolutely cannot let it slip away. This flame is certainly extremely precious."
Ye Yunfei spoke aloud, then used his movement technique, taking Zhuque with him as he soared into the air, charging towards the mountain.
At that moment, the tall and slender red-robed man also noticed Ye Yunfei, his face darkening.
"There's something strange about this brat!"
Seeing the pale blue treasure pearl above Ye Yunfei's head, the tall red-robed man immediately recognized it as a precious treasure imbued with water energy and Water Laws, a look of greed flashing in his eyes.
The next moment.
"Why do I sense Elder Hou's disciple's aura on this brat?
That longbow is Elder Hou's disciple's treasure. Why is it in this brat's hands?
No need to ask—Elder Hou's disciple's demise must be connected to this brat before me!"
The tall red-robed man gnashed his teeth as he spoke.
Then he shot into the air, executing his movement technique as he charged toward Ye Yunfei.
"Brat, stop right there!
Confess properly! Where did you get that red bow? Did you cause the death of one of our Source Fire Sect members?
How audacious! You dare provoke our Source Fire Sect? Kneel down at once, confess everything clearly, then follow me back to receive your punishment!"
The tall red-robed man shouted sternly.
Boom…
Following his voice, a powerful wave of fire energy surged toward Ye Yunfei, blanketing the sky and land. Rolling seas of flames then materialized in the space around Ye Yunfei, surrounding him and seeming intent on igniting his body.
"Seems this guy is also from the Source Fire Sect."
Ye Yunfei glanced at the tall red-robed man, thinking to himself.
However, Ye Yunfei paid him no heed and instead accelerated, arriving beside the pink flame atop the peak in a single step, reaching out to grab it.
Rumble…
Sensing Ye Yunfei's action, the pink flame reacted instantly, unleashing terrifying heat. A sea of pink fire promptly erupted, rapidly spreading toward Ye Yunfei.
Wherever these pink flames passed, space twisted and deformed before melting away, vast areas instantly destroyed by the astonishing fire energy.
"What terrifying fire energy!"
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but shout aloud.
Zhuque, following behind Ye Yunfei, dived forward, spreading its wings and spewing a massive amount of red fire from its beak to oppose the pink flames.
"Brat, didn't you hear me? Hurry up and come here!"
The tall red-robed man, seeing that Ye Yunfei actually dared to act upon the pink flame, flew into a rage. Then, spotting Zhuque, he was inwardly shocked but immediately shouted sternly at Ye Yunfei.
"It seems this brat must have another fire-attribute treasure on him, capable of conjuring that Zhuque!"
The tall red-robed man assumed the Zhuque, radiating such intense aura, was conjured by some fire-attribute treasure, as he refused to believe Ye Yunfei possessed such strength himself.
"What origin does this brat have?
He carries so many precious treasures!
Not only a water-attribute treasure but also a fire-attribute one, and both must be of high grade. But now that I've encountered him, the treasures on his person shall belong to me!"
The tall red-robed man roared while activating his movement technique, charging toward Ye Yunfei.
"Brat, you are too bold, daring to kill a member of our Source Fire Sect. Confess honestly—what is your identity and origin!"
The tall red-robed man shouted, fearing Ye Yunfei might come from a major power in the Chaotic Void Sea, so he wanted to inquire first before taking action.
This tall red-robed man was a high-level Heavenly Immortal, moving with great speed. In the blink of an eye, he was already closing in on Ye Yunfei.
Boom…
An energy hand constructed of flames appeared, descending through the air to seize Ye Yunfei.
The martial techniques and cultivation methods this tall red-robed man practiced were largely fire-attribute!
"The Source Fire Sect's cultivation lineage is quite interesting."
Ye Yunfei glanced at the flame-constructed energy hand, musing inwardly.
However, an attack of this level posed no threat to Ye Yunfei whatsoever.
A mere high-level Heavenly Immortal could not threaten Ye Yunfei in the slightest.
Ye Yunfei punched out, terrifying physical strength imbuing his fist. The flame hand met his punch like a soap bubble, instantly exploding into scattered flames before vanishing.
Ye Yunfei's fist continuously enlarged, moving with astonishing speed. Before the tall red-robed man could react, the fist had already reached him, its fearsome force directly suppressing him.
"So Elder Hou's disciple was killed by this brat!"
The tall red-robed man, sensing the terrifying physical strength within Ye Yunfei's fist, immediately realized this. He had previously assumed Elder Hou's disciple might have been killed through some trick or scheme by this brat.
He had believed that a mere early-stage Heavenly Immortal couldn't possibly kill Elder Hou's disciple, who was a mid-stage Heavenly Immortal.
"Brat, I am a member of the Source Fire Sect. Killing me will have grave consequences..."
Facing death, the tall red-robed man screamed in terror.
Whoosh! Ye Yunfei's fist swept across, blasting the tall red-robed man apart, reducing him to scattered flesh, blood, and bone fragments, which were then pulverized by the terrifying force, evaporating into nothingness.
"Brat, just you wait! Our Source Fire Sect will not let you go!"
The red-robed man's Soul Body materialized not far away, appearing extremely weak.
He roared with venomous hatred, then turned to flee, only to find a pitch-black, ghostly body waiting behind him. A hand reached out, grabbing him and lifting him up like a child.
It was Huang Shang.
"How could you possibly escape before me?"
Huang Shang said with a smile.
"Keep him alive. I want to learn about this Fire Realm."
Ye Yunfei instructed Huang Shang.
"Alright, I'll wait until you've finished questioning him before refining him."
Huang Shang replied, then returned to the Phantom Tower.
By this time, the battle between Zhuque and the pink flame had reached its peak, with Zhuque gradually gaining the upper hand and starting to overwhelm the pink flame.
After all, Zhuque's current strength was sufficient to contend with high-level and even peak Heavenly Immortals. Although the pink flame contained astonishing fire-attribute energy, its combat power wasn't particularly strong and was no match for Zhuque.
A short while later, the pink flame ceased all resistance. Zhuque dashed forward and swallowed it whole.
Rumble…
Ye Yunfei sensed a powerful surge of fire-attribute energy erupt within Zhuque's body, followed by Zhuque's aura continuously rising.
Once Zhuque had completely refined the pink flame, Ye Yunfei roughly understood that this flame wasn't any Heaven and Earth Strange Fire. Instead, it was a flame that had existed in this world, absorbing abundant fire energy and Fire Laws over many years, constantly advancing and mutating, ultimately taking this form.
Of course, if this pink flame continued mutating in this manner, it would undoubtedly evolve into a powerful Heaven and Earth Strange Fire one day.
"It seems this world is truly a treasure land for beings who practice fire-attribute cultivation methods.
No wonder members of this Source Fire Sect venture here—certainly to temper themselves and improve."
Ye Yunfei said aloud.
"It appears these Source Fire Sect members should know quite a bit about this Fire Realm, or perhaps know the whereabouts of that legendary fire dragon. I'll interrogate that fellow first."
Ye Yunfei thought to himself, then entered the Phantom Tower.
Huang Shang had already suppressed the red-robed man's Soul Body, rendering it immobile.
Ye Yunfei stood before the red-robed man's Soul Body, his gaze icy.
"Brat, who exactly are you? What is your origin? Why are you acting against members of our Source Fire Sect?
You killed Elder Hou's disciple, a person of great status within our Source Fire Sect. Elder Hou holds a position of power, even possessing a certain reputation throughout the Chaotic Void Sea. Killing his disciple guarantees he will not spare you.
Now you dare act against me as well. Do you truly not fear our Source Fire Sect?"
Seeing Ye Yunfei, the man's Soul Body asked, his voice full of shock and anger.
"I don't care about your Source Fire Sect or that Elder Hou, whoever he is. If you dare provoke me, you must pay the price.
The previous fellow tried to attack me, so naturally I killed him. The same applies to you.
Enough nonsense. Now answer my questions properly. Whatever I ask, you answer. Do not attempt any tricks before me. Understood?"
Ye Yunfei gave a cold smile and spoke.
The list of major powers Ye Yunfei had provoked in the Chaotic Void Sea was already extensive. Adding this Source Fire Sect didn't make much difference.
When you already have a bellyful of lice, one more doesn't itch; when debts pile up mountain-high, worrying is pointless!
"Brat, you…"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the red-robed middle-aged man's Soul Body couldn't help but roar.
"When I tell you to answer, you answer. Don't waste time with all this talk.
It seems I need to show you a taste of color before you'll answer obediently."
Huang Shang, standing nearby, sneered and said. He pointed a finger, and strands of black ghostly energy transformed into countless black insects that swarmed over, covering the red-robed man's Soul Body and beginning to gnaw at it.
This was a particularly vicious ghost technique capable of inflicting immense agony upon a Soul Body.
Aaah!
The red-robed middle-aged man's Soul Body immediately let out a heart-rending scream. Agonizing pain engulfed it, making him feel he was undergoing the most terrifying torture imaginable.
A short while later, Huang Shang beckoned, and the black insects withdrew from the Soul Body, returning within Huang Shang's form.
The Soul Body was now battered and barely clinging to life, lying there panting heavily.
"How do you feel now?
Would you like to try again?"
Huang Shang asked coldly.
"I don't want to try anymore. Ask whatever you wish."
After experiencing that terrible torment, how could the Soul Body dare endure another round? It immediately knelt, kowtowing repeatedly, its attitude becoming respectful.
"Isn't it much better to adopt such an attitude from the start?
So troublesome."
Huang Shang said coldly.
"Alright, now tell me everything you know about this Fire Realm, particularly regarding that legendary fire dragon—where exactly is it, and how can I find it.
Also, tell me about your Source Fire Sect."
Ye Yunfei asked expressionlessly.
Hearing Ye Yunfei's questions, the red-robed middle-aged man immediately began elaborating in detail on everything he knew about the Fire Realm.
Through his account, Ye Yunfei gained an increasing understanding of the Fire Realm, including information about the legendary fire dragon.
According to the man, a mysterious fire dragon did indeed exist within the Fire Realm. However, the dragon was elusive and exceptionally difficult to locate.
The Source Fire Sect had a large number of members residing long-term within the Fire Realm, training and cultivating using its special environment, while also persistently searching for traces of the fire dragon.
On several occasions, experts from the Source Fire Sect had managed to pinpoint the dragon's specific location and launched capture attempts. But each time, they ultimately fell short at the final moment.
The Source Fire Sect's experts wished to utilize the fire dragon for their cultivation.
Finally, the red-robed middle-aged man recounted the situation of the Source Fire Sect for Ye Yunfei.
He revealed that the Source Fire Sect was a major power within the Zhongheng World Cluster, possessing a certain degree of fame throughout the Chaotic Void Sea.
The Zhongheng World Cluster itself was one of the seven core world clusters within the Chaotic Void Sea, its overall strength being formidable.
"It seems you've successfully provoked another major power.
This fellow's Source Fire Sect is probably only slightly weaker than the Sovereign God Hall."
After hearing the red-robed man's words, Hun Lao couldn't help but smile wryly and shake his head.
"So be it. Provoking them is nothing major.
It was these two who actively came to provoke me in the first place. Was I supposed to show them courtesy?"
Ye Yunfei said.
"That is true. Based on your nature, you wouldn't let anyone who seeks to kill you off easily.
So for you, it's often a matter of acting out of compulsion."
Hun Lao nodded.
"Based on what he said, the Fire Realm contains many fire-attribute treasures, even some fire-attribute medicinal herbs. Next, while we search for that fire dragon, we should also collect various fire-attribute treasures.
Moreover, I have a vague feeling that this world should contain Great Dao Laws of Fire. Therefore, this Fire Realm should be an ideal cultivation ground for me.
If I can comprehend Fire Great Dao Laws here, my strength can reach the next level.
Furthermore, the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture I cultivate requires vast quantities of fire-attribute energy and laws.
So for the coming period, I plan to make good use of this world's special environment to enhance my strength."
Ye Yunfei explained to Hun Lao.
"Setting other things aside, Zhuque's strength seems to have improved significantly after devouring that pink flame."
Ye Yunfei looked toward Zhuque standing nearby, sensing its rising powerful aura, and said with a smile.
He then exited the Phantom Tower and continued forward with Zhuque.
Not long after, they encountered several dozen fire wolves. Zhuque rushed forward to engage them, and after a short battle, devoured all of them.
"Those look like fire-attribute medicinal herbs!"
Ye Yunfei had been extending his Soul Power Energy perception afar when he suddenly noticed what appeared to be a large number of strange crimson plants growing within a valley in the distance.
These peculiar crimson plants seemed to be entirely composed of fire, bodies shimmering with flame, gently swaying there.