Chapter 626: Desperate Struggle
Everyone present was left staring in amazement at the sky above, where a golden flame burned fiercely. The golden flame burned quietly, as if it were eternal. Even the destructive beam of light that struck the golden flame could not shake it in the slightest. It couldn't even make the flame flicker.
The many powerful figures present gazed up at the golden flame as if they were looking at a supreme divine object. After all, the destructive beam of light that could easily kill anyone present could not move the golden flame even slightly. Everyone speculated about the origin of this golden flame.
At the same time, they couldn't help but envy Xiao Ze's fortune, for not only did he possess the legendary supreme thunder, the Jiu Xuan Jin Lei, but now he also revealed a terrifying flame that seemingly surpassed the Jing Lian Demon Fire.
However, despite searching their memories, none could find a mythical flame that matched the one Xiao Ze possessed. It was as if Xiao Ze had discovered a supreme flame that had never been found before in ancient or modern times. Such fortune could be considered among the top through the ages, for over the long years and endless eras, many brilliant beings have emerged, some even breaking limits and achieving the title of Fighting Emperor. Yet none had discovered the flame Xiao Ze possessed, making his encounter truly extraordinary.
Unlike the others who knew nothing of the Origin Emperor Flame, the Jing Lian Demon Fire in the sky was shaken from its astonishment. From its vague memories of ancient times, this golden flame was indeed once a supreme flame. The golden luster was merely its disguise; the myriad of colors it concealed was the essence of this flame. The Jing Lian Demon Fire could even feel a majesty surpassing all other flames from it!
The Jing Lian Demon Fire was certain, the flame Xiao Ze controlled was the Emperor Flame that had once consumed it. But how could that be possible? Since it left the Dou Qi Continent, how could another Emperor Flame exist?
In disbelief, Jing Lian Demon Fire asked Xiao Ze, "How can you possibly possess it?" Xiao Ze's eyes flickered, intrigued that Jing Lian Demon Fire still retained memories related to it. It seemed, as Jing Lian Demon Fire itself said, it was a divine object of heaven and earth, naturally protected by the cosmos.
Jing Lian Demon Fire had been consumed by the Emperor Flame once, effectively dying once before possibly being reconstituted by the ancient emperor Tuoshe. It then escaped Tuoshe's ancient emperor's dwelling, and under the ancient emperor's methods, its related memories were erased. Logically, Jing Lian Demon Fire should not remember its relationship with the Emperor Flame, nor the whereabouts of the Emperor Flame. But surprisingly, it still had relevant memories! Perhaps this was what was meant by cosmic protection.
Indeed, according to the original story, the remnants of the Jing Lian Holy Saint, with the help of the Refining Sky Ancient Array, erased all the spiritual intelligence and negative emotions of Jing Lian Demon Fire. Returning it to the purity and simplicity of a newborn infant. Yet even in such a state, after being refined by Xiao Yan, the resulting fire spirit Xiao Yi, still retained muddled memories of ancient times. It even mastered the method to activate the Tuoshe ancient emperor's statue!
Regardless of how outsiders tried to erase all Jing Lian Demon Fire's spiritual intelligence and memories, as long as it was reborn with intelligence, it could regain those memories, truly a unique form of immortality!
A thought flashed through Xiao Ze's mind, followed by a slight smile. "Why can't I possess it? It's not like after him, such a flame could never appear again." Upon hearing this, Jing Lian Demon Fire's eyes widened, but Xiao Ze did not give it the chance to ask further.
Under his control, the Origin Emperor Flame immediately began to transform. The destructive beam of light that hung from the Refining Sky Ancient Array turned into a fuse. The Origin Emperor Flame was the flame that ignited the fuse, following the destructive beam directly into the sky, instantly igniting the Sky Array. Another part fell like liquid below, onto the Earth Array, igniting it.
The speed at which the flames spread was beyond anyone's imagination; in just a blink of an eye, the entire Refining Sky Ancient Array was enveloped. The array, spanning tens of thousands of feet, was completely transformed, covered in dazzling golden flames, subtly revealing a myriad of colors.
Jing Lian Demon Fire stared dumbfounded at the sudden change, then suddenly came back to its senses. No wonder Xiao Ze was so calm; his own trump card could be destroyed in the blink of an eye in front of Xiao Ze!
But in the next instant, Jing Lian Demon Fire's expression abruptly changed. It discovered that the Origin Emperor Flame did not destroy the Refining Sky Ancient Array, but merely enveloped it. However, what truly alarmed Jing Lian Demon Fire was that the milky white flames it merged with in the Refining Sky Ancient Array were rapidly disappearing!
It had been able to control the Refining Sky Ancient Array relying on these milky white flames. Now, these flames were being consumed into nothingness by the Origin Emperor Flame or rather, being replaced!
Seeing the change in Jing Lian Demon Fire's expression, Xiao Ze's smile grew wider. If Jing Lian Demon Fire could use the milky white flames to seize control of the Refining Sky Ancient Array, why couldn't Xiao Ze do the same with the Origin Emperor Flame? After all, he believed he understood the Refining Sky Ancient Array no less than Jing Lian Demon Fire. Given enough time, he could even set up an identical Refining Sky Ancient Array.
In the original story, the Jing Lian Holy Saint, using the Refining Sky Ancient Array, forcibly stripped Jing Lian Demon Fire of its spiritual intelligence and negative emotions. Xiao Ze could do the same. Even without relying on the Refining Sky Ancient Array, just using the Origin Emperor Flame and his own methods, he could erase Jing Lian Demon Fire's spiritual intelligence. But since there was already an existing Refining Sky Ancient Array, Xiao Ze did not want to expend extra effort and directly took control of it.
Feeling the milky white flames within the Refining Sky Ancient Array diminish, Jing Lian Demon Fire felt a sense of powerlessness. After all, even his trump card had been taken by Xiao Ze; how could he continue to fight Xiao Ze?
Then, Jing Lian Demon Fire's face gradually showed a ferocious and mad expression. He knew if he fell into Xiao Ze's hands, Xiao Ze would surely erase his intelligence and memory. After all, even the Jing Lian Holy Saint had completely perished under his backlash. If Xiao Ze wanted to absorb and refine him, he would need to erase his intelligence.
But to Jing Lian Demon Fire, that was no different from death. "Thinking of refining me? I won't make it easy for you!" Jing Lian Demon Fire said, then suddenly exploded, turning into infinite milky white flames, filling the sky.
In an instant, all the energy in this area burned under the terrifying heat of Jing Lian Demon Fire. Even the periphery of the thunder domain Xiao Ze had condensed flickered with thunder, continuously crazily resisting the terrifying temperature.
And outside the Refining Sky Ancient Array, soul clan and medicine clan experts, those who were weaker, only had time to scream before they were burned into a pile of ashes by the terrifying heat, eventually falling into the sea of magma!
Such a terrifying scene chilled everyone's hearts! (End of Chapter)
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