Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Chapter 246: Chapter 245: The Dragon Spirit Fire Escapes

The reason Ling Fei dared to swallow the Demon Pill directly was because he possessed the Dragon Bone.

Guided by the Dragon Bone, the boundless Essence Qi was devoured, then slowly transformed into Dragon Gang Qi for Ling Fei to absorb.

’Thank goodness my Dragon Bone can refine the Demon Evil Qi from this Demon Pill.’ Ling Fei was overjoyed as he felt the Gang Qi in his body increase.

With enough Gang Qi, he had a few more trump cards. Now, he could truly contend with the geniuses of the Three Great Sects.

Now, all he had to do was watch how the situation with the Three Great Sects unfolded.

BANG, BANG!

In the valley, Zheng Yang fought two men alone but still held his ground.

In fact, under his aggressive assault, Mo Ziyou and Wen Qianshan were in constant retreat, unable to match his might.

”Brother Wen, hold on! Zheng Yang’s momentum is overwhelming right now, but once his Blood Qi is exhausted, he won’t be able to maintain this power.” Mo Ziyou showed no sign of panic. After swallowing a Celestial Essence Pill, he spoke to Wen Qianshan beside him. From the looks of it, he was prepared to fight this out to the bitter end.

”Alright!” Wen Qianshan nodded, taking out a Celestial Essence Pill and swallowing it as well.

’Essence Qi can be replenished with elixirs, but Blood Qi is another story.’ In the distance, Ling Fei frowned slightly.

Blood Qi is derived from one’s own bloodline. Replenishing it requires a significant amount of time.

Although Zheng Yang’s momentum was overwhelming now, it would be difficult for him to maintain this state once his Blood Qi was nearly depleted.

”So, you want to exhaust my Blood Qi? Then we’ll see if you can withstand this next assault,” Zheng Yang said, apparently aware of their plan.

After that cold remark, he attacked with his full power.

A deep voice rumbled from Zheng Yang’s mouth, ”Condense my Red Scale bloodline—Python Transformation!”

Instantly, his Blood Qi shot toward the sky. Light Patterns flickered across his body as scales began to emerge on his skin. A shocking ripple of power swept out in all directions.

’Python Transformation... is he actually going to shapeshift?’ Seeing this, Ling Fei’s eyes flashed in the distance.

As someone who cultivated the True Dragon Transformation Technique, he found Zheng Yang’s current aura somewhat familiar.

Light Patterns flashed across Zheng Yang’s body, and his aura was a good thirty percent stronger than before.

Even so, his aura was merely comparable to that of a Celestial Pill Realm Cultivator.

However, once his bloodline was activated, Zheng Yang infused the extremely pure Bloodline Power into the Red Scale Spear in his hand.

It was clear he intended to maximize the power of the Profound Spirit Treasure. Only then could he hope to defeat Mo Ziyou and Wen Qianshan in a single blow.

”This is bad. Zheng Yang is using his Bloodline Power to activate the Red Scale Spear. Its power will increase by at least thirty percent!” At this, the expressions of both Wen Qianshan and Mo Ziyou changed. ”All out! No matter what, we have to drain his Blood Qi! If we can’t have the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire, neither can he!”

”Alright!”

With that, the two of them also attacked with everything they had.

They poured massive amounts of Essence Qi into their Profound Spirit Treasures, unleashing ferocious attacks.

Red Python, Manifest!

At this, a deep voice rumbled from Zheng Yang’s mouth.

The Light Patterns on the spear in Zheng Yang’s hand writhed, and the coiled Red-Scaled Python seemed to come alive.

WHOOSH!

Flames shot into the sky as a Red Python materialized in the air.

SWISH!

With a flick of Zheng Yang’s spear, a Red Python lunged forward.

WHOOSH!

The Red Python lunged, carrying a torrent of scorching fire. It opened its massive maw and spat toward Mo Ziyou.

A jet of True Fire erupted into a vast Sea of Fire, threatening to engulf Mo Ziyou.

Winds and Clouds, Rise!

Mo Ziyou frantically shook his Wind and Cloud Banner, whipping up an endless gale to extinguish the massive blaze.

But fire is fanned by wind; in the face of the hurricane, the flames only grew higher. The raging inferno surged forward, incinerating the hurricane itself into nothingness.

Mountain and River Seal!

Just then, Wen Qianshan made his move. He struck with all his might, and a great river poured down from the Mountain and River Seal, finally managing to slightly diminish the flames’ momentum.

But Zheng Yang had already charged over, spear in hand.

With his Bloodline Power now activated, his aura was overwhelming. With a single thrust of his spear, he sent the Mountain and River Seal flying.

Mo Ziyou and Wen Qianshan felt the pressure on them multiply.

But they had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue the fight, determined to see it through to the bitter end with Zheng Yang.

’Using Bloodline Power to activate a corresponding Supreme Treasure... it’s truly powerful.’ In the distance, Ling Fei took it all in.

This Red Scale Spear was clearly forged from the bones of a Red-Scaled Python, a Great Demon.

Now that their energies and bloodlines were compatible, the weapon’s power could be fully unleashed.

”Senior Brother Zheng is a once-in-a-millennium genius for our Dongze Sect. Wielding a Profound Spirit Treasure and having activated his Bloodline Power, he should be able to handle these two. It’s a shame Mo Ziyou and Wen Qianshan also have Profound Spirit Treasures. It’ll be difficult to kill them instantly!”

The members of the Dongze Sect were still worried. They feared this battle would exhaust too much of Zheng Yang’s Blood Qi, leading to unforeseen complications.

BUZZ!

Just then, inside the valley, the giant cauldron trembled and let out a hum.

ROAR!

It was followed by the sound of a dragon’s roar.

”Damn it, the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire is fighting back!” The Dongze Sect members’ brows furrowed at the sound.

They had originally planned to use the Treasure Cauldron to capture the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire and then gradually refine its nascent consciousness.

But the arrival of the cultivators from Thousand Lakes Mountain and Wind Watching Cliff left Zheng Yang with no time to control the cauldron and refine the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire.

Meanwhile, the trapped Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire was struggling with all its might.

THUMP THUMP!

The Treasure Cauldron trembled more and more violently. The fluctuations it emitted sent ripples through the Void.

The terrifying aura struck fear into the hearts of the distant onlookers.

”Oh no, the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire is about to escape!” Zheng Yang’s expression changed abruptly mid-battle.

But in that moment of distraction, Mo Ziyou and Wen Qianshan seized the opportunity to land a thunderous blow.

The hurricane raged like a thousand-zhang-tall tornado, its terrifying force engulfing the Red Python manifested from Zheng Yang’s Red Scale Spear.

Simultaneously, Wen Qianshan’s Giant Seal bore down on him.

Caught off guard, Zheng Yang hastily raised his spear to block. But because his focus had wavered and his aura had faltered, the hasty parry lacked sufficient power.

BANG!

He was sent flying, a spray of blood erupting from his mouth.

ROAR!

At that exact moment, the giant cauldron shuddered, tumbled several times in the Void, and then a streak of Celestial Fire roared like a True Dragon as it shot across the sky.

WHOOSH!

In a flash, the Celestial Fire vanished deep within the mountain range.

”The Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire escaped!” a disciple from the Dongze Sect cried out.

”After it!” Someone immediately gave chase.

”Chase!” The members of the other two sects quickly followed suit.

Zheng Yang stabilized himself. His face fell as he sensed the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire fleeing.

Kill!

However, before he could pursue the Celestial Fire, Mo Ziyou charged, his giant banner unfurling.

”Heh heh, Zheng Yang, you can forget about getting the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire today,” Wen Qianshan sneered. He strode through the air, joining the attack.

”Damn it! If you won’t let me be, then you’ll pay the price today!” Zheng Yang roared in fury. With a wave of his hand, the Treasure Cauldron appeared in his grasp.

Red Scale Flame!

The Treasure Cauldron flipped upside down, and a torrent of scorching Fire Flame poured out, transforming into a vast Sea of Fire that threatened to engulf Wen Qianshan and Mo Ziyou.

”This guy is vicious!” Wen Qianshan frowned, forced to channel all his energy into the Mountain and River Seal.

Mo Ziyou didn’t dare let his guard down for even a second. His great banner whipped up an endless hurricane to block the force of the Fire Flame.

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’At this rate, their battle will exhaust huge amounts of their Essence Qi. Now that the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire has escaped, it’s my turn to claim it.’ With that thought, Ling Fei vanished from his spot and flew in the direction the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire had disappeared. He couldn’t care less about the three-way battle.

Of course, given the circumstances, it was obvious their fight would only end in mutual destruction.

Ling Fei departed on his eagle.

He could still see the disciples of the Three Great Sects ahead of him.

ROAR!

The Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire, its form like that of a dragon, let out another dragon-like roar.

Though recently born, it already possessed Spirituality.

It would instinctively lash out in anger and attack its enemies.

A cultivator from the Dongze Sect got too close to the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire.

But the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire whipped around, flew toward him, and spat out a gout of Celestial Fire.

The roiling Fire Flame instantly engulfed the Profound Pill Realm Cultivator.

AAAAH!

A bloodcurdling scream rang out as the Profound Pill Realm expert was instantly incinerated into ash.

’This Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire is incredibly strong.’ Seeing this, Ling Fei, who was in pursuit, couldn’t help but be startled.

That was a Profound Pill Realm expert, yet he was reduced to nothing in an instant by the Celestial Fire.

It just went to show how formidable this fire truly is.

”No wonder Zheng Yang needed a Profound Spirit Treasure just to trap it,” Ling Fei murmured to himself.

The Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire’s power was beyond Ling Fei’s expectations.

The cultivators from the Three Great Sects were all dumbfounded by the power of the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire.

By the time they came to their senses, the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire had already vanished from sight.

They were still inside the Maze Array, where a hazy fog made it difficult to see anything in the distance.

’Go!’ Ling Fei didn’t hesitate for a second, continuing his pursuit of the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire.

He was careful not to get too close, though; it wouldn’t be good to startle the Celestial Fire.

Fortunately, Ling Fei could sense its presence even from a great distance.

He could sense the fluctuations of Dragon Qi coming from the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire.

That aura made his Dragon Bone thrum, making it easy to pinpoint the fire’s location.

WHOOSH!

Finally, Ling Fei suddenly felt his vision clear, and the suppression on his Heart Spirit vanished.

With a thought, his perception extended, and he saw the world beyond the fog.

’Have I passed through the Maze Array?’ Ling Fei wondered.

The next moment, he saw a Fire River.

At the far end of the Fire River stood a mountain.

’This is Marsh King Mountain!’ Instantly, Ling Fei’s eyes lit up.

Legend said that the Marsh King was buried within a high mountain, which itself was inside the Marsh King Cauldron.

The mountain was nine thousand zhang high and was encircled by a river a thousand meters wide.

SPLASH!

The Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire flashed and plunged into the Fire River before him.

It moved like a swimming dragon, gliding joyfully through the river.

After only a moment, however, it shot out of the river and flew toward the towering mountain ahead.

’It went inside Marsh King Mountain!’ Ling Fei’s eyes narrowed, and he immediately headed forward.

When he reached the riverbank, he felt a dense Fire Flame Qi.

At the same time, a Power of Restriction bore down on him, making him feel as if he were being crushed by mountains.

’This Fire River is Marsh King Mountain’s Mountain-Protecting River. Anyone who wants to enter must cross it.’ Ling Fei’s eyes glinted as he murmured to himself, ’I’ve heard that Profound Pill Realm experts have been incinerated to nothing by this Fire River. An ordinary person could never hope to reach the other side.’

The Restriction here suppresses even Spiritual Treasures, rendering them unable to protect anyone from the scorching Fire Flame.

’To fuse with the Celestial Fire and walk the path of a Pill King, I must cross this river, even if it’s a sea of flames!’ Despite the scorching heat of the Fire River, Ling Fei showed no sign of hesitation. With a determined look in his eyes, he glanced ahead and took a large stride, stepping directly into the Fire River.

The moment he stepped into the Fire River, a current of fire lunged at him like an enraged python.

The searing heat made Ling Fei feel as if he had been plunged into a Sea of Fire.

Even the very air he breathed was hot enough to scorch his lungs.