In the northernmost reaches of the Great Thousand World, nestled within a continent of volcanoes, there lay a mountainous region known as the Blazing Heaven Mountain Range. At this very moment, Xiao Yan hovered quietly in the sky, his gaze sweeping over the endless sea of volcanoes beneath him—millions of them, stretching as far as the eye could see. A few still spewed magma into the sky, their fiery roars echoing across the continent. The sheer power of their eruptions was enough to make even a Heavenly Sovereign tread carefully.
"No wonder this is known as the most fire-attributed region in the entire Great Thousand World... It truly lives up to its name," Xiao Yan murmured, brow raised slightly. Even with his strength as a Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign, he felt the oppressive heat licking at his robes. There weren't many places left in the world where flames could still affect his spiritual energy, yet this land of fire proved to be one of them. He could tell at a glance that each volcano, if erupting independently, had enough power to seriously injure an ordinary high-grade Sovereign. If they erupted together… even a top-tier Sovereign would have to flee.
This volcanic continent formed part of the natural border between the Great Thousand World and the Extraterritorial Evil Race. And yet, no guardian forces were stationed here. It wasn't due to oversight—it was simply that few cultivators could endure the inferno for extended periods. But this was also what made the Blazing Heaven Mountain Range an impregnable natural barrier. Even the Extraterritorial Evil Race hesitated to cross this region casually.
Thus, despite the density of fire-attributed energy here, it was largely abandoned—except for a unique race called the Flame Swallowing Clan. Besides them, it was rare to encounter even the faintest trace of life. Were it not for Xiao Yan's current cultivation at the Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign level, along with the protection of the Emperor Flame guarding his body, even he would think twice before approaching this volatile region.
He exhaled slowly and then waved his hand. The Flame Ancestor Symbol emerged and floated toward the volcanoes below. Though the fire energy here held little value for Xiao Yan personally, it was perfect for enhancing the Flame Ancestor Symbol. While this energy wasn't of the divine variety, its sheer abundance made it formidable once accumulated.
As the Flame Ancestor Symbol absorbed the blazing energy, Xiao Yan summoned the Emperor Flame to shield his body and descended toward one of the most colossal volcanoes—Blazing Heaven Mountain. This wasn't just any mountain—it was the largest active volcano in the Great Thousand World. It had erupted for tens of thousands of years, its molten rivers forging the surrounding terrain. Though currently dormant, it could erupt again at any moment, making it one of the most feared locations even among Sovereigns.
Xiao Yan had come here precisely for this reason.
He was after a legendary flame known as the Blazing Heaven Spirit Flame. Hidden deep within the core of Blazing Heaven Mountain, this fire ranked among the top three most powerful flames in the entire Great Thousand World. Should he succeed in fusing it with the Emperor Flame, its power would rise to an entirely new tier.
Ever since arriving in the Great Thousand World, Xiao Yan had encountered many flame-wielding experts. Among them, the strongest flame he'd witnessed belonged to the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor—his infamous Saint Demon Flame. It was so potent that even the Emperor Flame paled slightly in comparison. And though Xiao Yan now stood equal in cultivation with that formidable foe, he still harbored a stubborn pride. In matters of fire, he would not allow himself to fall behind.
Thus, he'd embarked on this journey not just to gain power—but to reclaim supremacy.
Interestingly, Xiao Yan didn't come across the Blazing Heaven Spirit Flame's existence through the Endless Fire Domain's intelligence network. Rather, it had come to him indirectly—through devouring the corpses of the Demon Emperors. One of them had once clashed with the previous master of the Spirit Flame here and slain him. After consuming that corpse, Xiao Yan had inherited its memories, including the knowledge of the flame's exact location.
Meanwhile, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor remained unaware that his carefully-laid plans had already been exposed. Xiao Yan had not only uncovered them—he was orchestrating a counter-plan of his own. And if successful, it would be a devastating counterstrike—one capable of annihilating the entire Extraterritorial Evil Race.
The Blazing Heaven Spirit Flame was no ordinary fire. Even an ordinary Heavenly Sovereign would struggle to subdue it. But Xiao Yan wasn't an ordinary Sovereign. Not only was he a master of fire, but his cultivation now far surpassed that of the flame's former master. Thus, although the process was fierce, it wasn't perilous.
As he began to refine the Spirit Flame, Xiao Yan could sense the energy surge through him. Even with his current cultivation, the integration of this flame offered noticeable improvement.
At the Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign level, every step forward was as hard as ascending the heavens. Many Sovereigns spent centuries—or even millennia—without making progress. Though Xiao Yan had only recently broken through, he had already come to understand the immense difficulty of advancing further.
But now… he had a shortcut.
If he could find more flames of this caliber, he was confident that he could reach the mid-stage of the Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign realm within a relatively short span. However, Xiao Yan also knew such powerful flames were rare. To expect another one to appear so conveniently would be pure fantasy.
In his memory, only one flame rivaled or surpassed the Blazing Heaven Spirit Flame—the Saint Demon Flame wielded by the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor. That flame, likely due to its demonic nature, had an edge in raw power. But Xiao Yan wasn't bothered. While the Spirit Flame alone may not match it, once fused with the Emperor Flame, it would undoubtedly surpass the Saint Demon Flame in every way.
And that Saint Demon Flame—Xiao Yan had already made a silent vow. One day, it would belong to him.
With the Blazing Heaven Spirit Flame refined, he recalled the Flame Ancestor Symbol from the volcano's peak. Then, without pause, he turned and shot toward another distant region.
This journey had two goals. The first was to empower the Emperor Flame. The second was to carve his name deep into the hearts of the Great Thousand World's cultivators.
And there was one place that could serve both goals: the Fire Spirit Clan.
Unlike the now-declining Ice Spirit Clan, the Fire Spirit Clan remained at its peak. Legend had it their founder had fought in the ancient war of the Great Thousand World and was still alive, his strength unfathomable. With their unparalleled control over fire, few dared challenge them.
But Xiao Yan had come to let them know: that time was over.
(End of Chapter)
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