Within the forbidden ground of the Ancient Sacred Mountain the oppressive silence was broken by the sound of destruction. Hun Miesheng's fist carried destructive force that shook the valley. The array that had shackled the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame for a thousand years could no longer endure. With a series of cracking sounds the array collapsed and faded into nothingness.
From the depths of the golden fire a grotesque laugh echoed. The flames condensed into the shape of a human face. Its laughter pierced the heavens and its flames erupted like a golden sea.
"In the blink of an eye a thousand years have passed" the fiery visage cried. "Detestable Ancient Clan to dare seal this Emperor as if I were nothing more than a tool for inheritance. Unforgivable utterly unforgivable."
Golden flames surged out endlessly. The valley turned into a blazing inferno. Even the seemingly empty void above was ignited.
Xun Er trembled slightly her expression pale. She explained with difficulty though her voice carried dread.
"The Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame is ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame list. Unlike other flames it feeds upon Dou Qi. The denser the Dou Qi the stronger it becomes. The inner formation was designed to cut off the flow of Dou Qi otherwise in a place like this where Dou Qi is countless times denser than the outside world its power will become terrifying. Within our clan only my father or perhaps the Supreme Elder who is still in seclusion may hope to restrain it."
Her body shivered again. The sub flame of the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame within her bloodline reacted violently sensing its origin's freedom. It struggled as if about to tear out of her body.
Hun Miesheng remained calm though his brow furrowed. He withdrew the Thousand Illusion Mask. With eyes closed he clearly felt the change in the world around him. The concentration of Dou Qi was rapidly decreasing. It was being devoured by the awakened flame. Even his own Dou Qi stirred restlessly as if pulled by an irresistible force.
The outer arrays of the ancient formation activated. Countless golden beams shot up from every corner of the forbidden ground. The beams carried such immense power that even Hun Miesheng would not dare to block them with his flesh. Yet when they touched the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame they melted like snow beneath the sun. No matter how strong the beams were they were nothing but nourishment for this flame.
Because their source was still Dou Qi. All Dou Qi was destined to become food for this Emperor. The purer the Dou Qi the more valuable it became. This world where all life cultivated Dou Qi was the richest pasture imaginable.
"Come come and merge into this Emperor. Together we will burn this world into nothingness" the flame roared with wild laughter.
The fiery visage transformed into a dragon of golden fire. It slammed into the remnants of the sealing formation.
"Go" Hun Miesheng whispered coldly. He seized Xun Er and vanished from the spot.
The next instant the golden dragon crashed against the grand array. The entire forbidden ground quaked and the formation burst apart. Flames erupted outward like a tidal wave.
"You think you can run" the sinister voice pursued them. "One of you bears the purest blood of the Dou Di lineage. The other carries a flame essence similar to my own. Neither of you will escape. You both belong to me."
The firestorm spread across the sky. The golden glow illuminated the entire Ancient Sacred Mountain.
"What is happening" voices cried from afar. "Something is wrong in the forbidden ground." Streaks of light rose as countless experts rushed toward the disturbance.
The Great Elder of the clan stared toward the forbidden ground in shock. "Could it be the patriarch"
Hun Miesheng noted the commotion. His eyes flickered. This uproar would soon draw the entire Ancient Clan. Time grew short.
Xun Er's face turned ashen as the firestorm surrounded them. She clutched Hun Miesheng's sleeve unconsciously. "Weren't you the one who came to devour the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame. Now it looks like it is going to devour us instead."
The golden dragon coiled around them. Its voice echoed like a decree of doom.
"You dare dream of devouring this Emperor. You are far from qualified. Both of you will become my feast."
The dragon circled closer. Its scales blazed like suns. The Dou Qi within their bodies leaked away. Their strength withered as flames licked at their very cores.
Xun Er gasped. Her body burned from within. The sub flame in her bloodline writhed furiously. Her veins glowed faintly gold.
The dragon sneered. "How amusing. I nearly forgot. That old fool Gu Yuan planted a fragment of me into your body when you were born. It is time for it to return to its master. Come back my child."
A human face emerged upon the dragon's head. Its eyes glowed with cruel command. A stream of golden flame surged from Xun Er's body tearing its way outward.
She cried in agony. Her limbs shook violently. Cold sweat drenched her delicate skin.
"No" she whispered. Her clear eyes shimmered with tears. She knew her bloodline required this sub flame to survive. Without it she would die. Her consciousness blurred. Darkness spread.
At that instant a warm hand settled upon her shoulder. A sovereign aura flowed into her veins. The pain vanished as though erased. She blinked through tears and saw Hun Miesheng before her. She bit her pale lips softly and murmured. "Thank you."
Hun Miesheng remained expressionless. He pressed a finger against her smooth forehead.
"Come out" he commanded.
The sub flame that had dwelled within her was torn free. Xun Er gasped in shock yet to her surprise her body did not weaken. She focused inward and saw that the golden flame's place had been replaced. A purple black fire now burned in her core maintaining her bloodline.
She stared in disbelief. "What is this."
Hun Miesheng gazed at the struggling wisp of golden fire in his hand. He sneered. "Such a feeble sub flame is not worth keeping."
With a flick of his fingers a strand of purple black flame enveloped it. In a breath the golden sub flame was devoured.
The golden dragon's eyes widened. A flash of greed surged across its fiery face.
"You truly possess a different flame. And more than one at that."
Hun Miesheng smiled faintly. "Of course I do. Do you wish to see them."
The Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame nodded unconsciously its hunger growing stronger.
"Then allow me to show you."
Hun Miesheng's lips curved into a mocking grin. His body trembled with power.
Flames of different colors bloomed one after another around him.
A calm azure lotus flame rose. "Green Lotus Core Flame."
A crimson flame with sorrowful heat appeared. "Fallen Heart Flame."
A clear ocean like flame rippled. "Sea Heart Flame."
Thunder rolled as a flame shaped like nine dragons burst forth. "Nine Dragon Lightning Flame."
A vast chaotic flame with countless sparks surged. "Three Thousand Burning Flame."
An icy white fire exhaled freezing cold. "Bone Spirit Cold Flame."
Finally a deep black void like fire spread devouring all light.
Xun Er clutched her mouth her eyes wide. She whispered in shock. "That is the Nihility Devouring Flame. He truly devoured it."
Seven flames of heaven and earth surrounded him each one capable of overturning mountains.
The Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame trembled. Its eyes locked upon those flames especially the Nihility Devouring Flame. Its greedy hunger swelled uncontrollably.
Seven different flames.
It was stunned to silence then its heart throbbed with uncontrollable desire.
To devour these flames would elevate it beyond all limits. The thought consumed it like madness.
(End of Chapter)
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