Upon formally entering the space where the Net Lotus Demonic Flame resided, the surrounding temperature once again soared to a terrifying degree.
It was only because they had all reached the Dou Sheng realm; any other person wouldn't even be able to withstand the temperature here.
"Legend has it that the Net Lotus Demonic Flame can use human emotions as a catalyst. Once too great an emotional fluctuation occurs, it can directly trigger the demonic flame within the body."
"Therefore, everyone, please be careful to maintain emotional stability and avoid excessive emotional fluctuations," Xun'er reminded.
Everyone nodded, silently committing this information to memory.
Although they were all Dou Shengs, there were many things they didn't know, and they couldn't be careless.
And with the ancient clan's long history, the information they possessed was naturally far greater than what the others knew.
The group advanced rapidly, and finally, ahead of them was a expanse of milky-white radiance.
After entering, Xiao Li found that the surroundings had become a vast white space, completely devoid of people.
"Is this... an illusion?"
Xiao Li frowned, quickly discerning the truth.
This was an illusion created by the Net Lotus Demonic Flame.
However, compared to the illusion created by the ancient bodhi tree, it was still quite inferior.
After a moment of focused concentration, Xiao Li broke through the nightmare illusion before him and continued forward.
Soon, Xun'er and the others also successively broke through the illusion and were transmitted out.
Everyone who entered this time was a Dou Sheng. Although the nightmare illusion created by the Net Lotus Demonic Flame was powerful, its effect was ultimately limited and could not trap Dou Sheng-level powerhouses.
"What we just experienced should be the legendary ultimate skill of the Net Lotus Demon Saint — Nightmare Heavenly Mist."
"I didn't expect the Net Lotus Demonic Flame to have learned this move as well," Gu Nanhai, who was beside Xun'er, said.
"The Net Lotus Demonic Flame is, after all, the third-ranked Heavenly Flame, so it's normal for it to have a higher intelligence."
Everyone continued forward.
At the far end ahead was a giant gate.
"According to my clan's ancient texts, by continuously passing through these gates, we can finally meet the Net Lotus Demonic Flame," Gu Nanhai explained.
"Of course, along the way, many Fire Slaves controlled by the Net Lotus Demonic Flame will try to stop us."
This was the Net Lotus Demonic Flame!
To meet the Net Lotus Demonic Flame, one had to pass through numerous trials.
However, everyone had already prepared themselves for the arduous challenges. They nodded and immediately walked towards the large gate.
Before they could even get close, large patches of milky-white magma squirmed out from in front of the gate, then transformed into numerous Fire Slaves!
"These are the Fire Slaves of the Net Lotus Demonic Flame."
Everyone immediately entered a combat state.
These Fire Slaves were all individuals who had once attempted to subdue the Net Lotus Demonic Flame but failed, and were subsequently retained by it.
Fortunately, the cultivation of these individuals was not particularly strong. Xiao Li and the others dispatched them all in a few moves, successfully passing through the first gate.
Behind the gate, there was another gate.
And similarly, a large group of Fire Slaves guarded it. Moreover, the Fire Slaves at the second gate were considerably stronger than those at the first gate.
Of course, they still couldn't stop the numerous Dou Shengs like Xiao Li and the others.
In this manner, they successively broke through more than ten large gates.
Finally, what appeared before them was no longer Fire Slaves, but a towering altar.
A long stone staircase stretched upwards towards the altar.
On the altar was a throne, and seated upon it was a milky-white figure.
"First, congratulations on successfully reaching this Seat. This is the first time in a thousand years."
"Defeat this Seat, and the Net Lotus Demonic Flame will be yours," the white figure said.
"There's no need to show off such petty tricks in front of us."
"Reveal your true form," Xiao Li said calmly.
What was before him was still an illusion.
The true Net Lotus Demonic Flame was not him!
"I didn't expect you to be able to see through this Seat's true form at a glance. You have some skill."
The Net Lotus Demonic Flame was not surprised.
With a wave of his hand, the surrounding space began to shatter inch by inch.
What appeared before everyone was a sea of fire filled with magma.
Gigantic pillars of fire erupted sporadically from within.
On one of these enormous fire pillars stood a handsome man in white robes.
"It seems you are the true Net Lotus Demonic Flame," Xiao Li said, looking at him.
Everyone's nerves immediately tensed up.
"Indeed, I didn't expect you to be able to see through my Nightmare Heavenly Mist all the way here. You truly have some skill."
"However, this is my world. You all have only one outcome — to become this Seat's Fire Slaves!"
The Net Lotus Demonic Flame spread his hands, and the surrounding magma violently erupted with his shout, splashing up pillars of fire.
The next moment,
Xiao Li's figure suddenly appeared before the Net Lotus Demonic Flame, moving so quickly that the Net Lotus Demonic Flame's pupils instantly constricted.
"Heaven and Earth Nirvana Spear!"
Xiao Li immediately unleashed a Heaven Tier High-Grade Dou Skill. Though he held no spear, it was as if he did. With a single point of his finger, the heavens and earth seemed to shift in an instant.
A terrifying force instantly exploded on the Net Lotus Demonic Flame's body.
Boom!
The Net Lotus Demonic Flame was violently struck, crashing into the magma below, the turbulent energy stirring up magma pillars dozens of feet high.
Xiao Li was too lazy to waste words with him here.
The Net Lotus Demonic Flame was at the peak of the Five-Star Dou Sheng realm, and as the third-ranked Heavenly Flame, combined with some of the Net Lotus Demon Saint's techniques, he was comparable to a Six-Star Dou Sheng.
But unfortunately, Xiao Li was a Seven-Star Dou Sheng!
A weaker opponent was not worth his breath!
"Heaven and Earth Annihilation Spear!"
Xiao Li struck again, the immense attack plunging the world into a momentary stillness as it fiercely struck the Net Lotus Demonic Flame's body.
Rumble—!
The Net Lotus Demonic Flame forcibly endured two strikes, which nearly knocked him senseless.
"Don't be so arrogant!"
He clapped his hands together, and countless milky-white flames immediately surged from the magma beneath him, condensing into a pillar of fire that shot towards Xiao Li.
Xiao Li neither dodged nor avoided. The hand seals in his hand changed,
"Sky-Burning Severing Fire Art!"
A seven-colored flame erupted from his palm, colliding heavily with the pillar of fire.
Boom!
Xiao Li still had the upper hand, crushing the Net Lotus Demonic Flame's attack.
Meanwhile, the Net Lotus Demonic Flame seized the opportunity to form hand seals.
"Come out, my strongest Fire Slaves!"
From the magma behind him, ten figures of Fire Slaves immediately appeared.
Every single Fire Slave had actually reached the Dou Sheng realm!
This was the Net Lotus Demonic Flame's greatest trump card!
But this trump card was useless against Xiao Li.
"It's our turn!"
Xun'er, Xiao Yan, and the others voluntarily stepped forward, intercepting all ten of the Fire Slaves.
They might not be able to help Xiao Li deal with the Net Lotus Demonic Flame.
But dealing with these One-Star and Two-Star Dou Sheng Fire Slaves was certainly within their capabilities.
"It's not just you who has helpers; I have companions too."
"Now, it's still our one-on-one turn."
Xiao Li's lips curled into a mysterious smile, and he flew towards the Net Lotus Demonic Flame again,
"Again, Fleeting Mortal Life Spear!"
"Five-Ring Severing Fire Art!"
"Soul Extinguishing Sword!"
"Sky-Breaking Slash!"
Xiao Li unleashed one powerful Dou Skill after another, his offensive fierce and ruthless, forcing the Net Lotus Demonic Flame to retreat repeatedly, having to defend with all his might.
Yet even so, he still couldn't counterattack, being suppressed throughout the entire fight..