Chapter 168: Stowaway Fire Burns the Supreme One

Outside the Fire Domain, over a hundred knights protected Ji Ziyue. Ye Fan assumed that Hua Yunfei, being so cunning, would not act rashly and expose himself.

Ji Ziyue stood silently before the lonely grave, like a celestial fairy who had mistakenly fallen to the mortal world, resembling thin clouds veiling the bright moon or a gentle breeze caressing jade flowers, embodying grace and charm.

As a gentle breeze passed, scarlet flames billowed within the first layer of the Fire Domain.

At this moment, the golden lake within Ye Fan’s brow, as deep as an abyss, manifested his divine consciousness into a fine thread, which communicated: “The linen-clad man who hunted you down before was acting under Hua Yunfei’s orders.”

After transmitting the message with his divine consciousness, Ye Fan rushed deeper into the Fire Domain. He believed that if Ji Ziyue was on guard, the opponent would find it difficult to exploit any opportunity.

He went directly to the seventh layer of the Fire Domain, summoned his cauldron, and began collecting the five-colored cloud flames. The terrifying fire energy flowed continuously into the cauldron, like a stream or a river.

As he was about to leave, he wanted to prepare some life-saving measures. He wasn't refining the cauldron, just storing the flames within it. Even when kept in his Wheel of the Sea, it wouldn't harm him.

Finally, the five-colored cloud flames completely filled the cauldron, leaving no space whatsoever. With the Mother Qi of All Things sealing the cauldron, Ye Fan brought it into his body.

After moving away from the Fire Domain, Ye Fan cast a deep gaze back, then headed north.

Days later, Ye Fan received news that filled him with pleasant surprise.

Currently, the Northern Region was constantly tumultuous, all due to "Source" minerals. Many cultivators from the Southern Region wanted to try their luck there.

The Sacred Land of Shaking Light and the Ji Family had already dispatched powerful individuals in batches to the Northern Region half a year ago. As established and unfathomable forces, they could open a Domain Gate and traverse directly to the Northern Region.

However, it was more troublesome for rogue cultivators; reaching the Northern Region would take at least several years of flying. Therefore, most could only resort to other methods, such as paying a considerable price to use a passage to the Northern Region.

Half a month later, Ye Fan arrived at the Carefree Sect. Legend had it that this place was formed by the convergence of two dragon veins, with numerous peaks resembling dragon bones, stretching endlessly. It boasted many strange trees and exotic plants, grand yet beautiful.

In this region, it was a super force second only to a Sacred Land, on par with the Great Profound Sect. It was currently entering its peak period, with masters aplenty within its ranks.

Ye Fan came here to "smuggle" himself through. According to what he had learned, by paying a significant price, one could use their Domain Gate to traverse the void.

Outside the sect gate, over a thousand people were waiting.

“Brother, you’re so young, do you also want to try your luck in the Northern Region?” asked a burly man with a full beard.

“Yes, I want to give it a try,” Ye Fan replied.

“The journey is long and the Northern Region is perilous. At such a young age, it’s best not to risk it,” advised a wizened old man.

Among these thousand-plus people, there were men and women, with cultivation levels that varied widely and were hard to discern.

The sect gate swung open, and several cultivators emerged. The leader was a middle-aged man with a sallow complexion and an unsteady gait.

“I tell you all, you are truly fortunate. This might be the last time. Because, after the Sect Master exits seclusion and learns of all this, he will be very displeased.”

The crowd immediately buzzed with discussion, many feeling fortunate.

People stepped forward one after another. Without the yellow-faced man needing to say much, they all presented treasures. Traversing the void was impossible without paying a huge price.

“A weapon of a Life Spring cultivator? Is that all you can offer?” The yellow-faced middle-aged man glanced dismissively and immediately rejected the first cultivator.

“Please, senior, be accommodating.” The cultivator pleaded repeatedly, saying, “This is a weapon I’ve refined for over ten years; it’s the most precious item I possess.”

“Even if you had refined it for a hundred years, it would be useless. Not only you, but even weapons forged by cultivators in the Other Shore realm, if they are ordinary, we will not accept them,” the yellow-faced middle-aged man said with disdain.

The cultivator was very unwilling but dared not say more, retreating despondently.

The second cultivator presented a bronze mirror, ancient in feel but with some flaws, specifically three cracks.

“We don’t accept such inferior goods!”

“This is a weapon refined by a Dao Palace Peak cultivator; its power is immense,” the cultivator carefully explained.

“No matter how good a weapon, if it has fatal cracks, it’s already scrap. What good is it? Even if you nurture it for a hundred years, it won’t recover.” The yellow-faced middle-aged man showed impatience, waved his hand, and dismissed him.

“One Crimson Moon Fruit!” The third cultivator stepped forward and presented a jade box. When opened, it revealed a vibrant red fruit, shaped like a crescent moon, with a crystalline luster and an intoxicating fragrance.

A hint of greed flashed in the yellow-faced middle-aged man’s eyes. He snapped the jade box shut and said, “A rare spiritual fruit, you may pass.”

“A piece of Purple Radiance Copper Essence!”

After several consecutive people failed to pass, the ninth person presented a piece of purple copper, shimmering with specks of light.

“It truly is Purple Radiance Copper Essence! Notables who have cultivated to the third Secret Realm are most in need of such refining materials. You may pass.” The yellow-faced middle-aged man’s eyes glowed with fervor as he reluctantly handed the copper essence to someone nearby, allowing the cultivator to proceed.

To use this passage, an immense price had to be paid. More than half of the treasures and spiritual medicines offered were not accepted.

“It doesn’t even go directly to the Northern Region, yet they demand such an exorbitant price!” Those who couldn’t pass complained, discussing among themselves.

Aside from the Sacred Lands, no other sect could directly traverse to the Northern Region. Even so, many rogue cultivators still came here to use the passage.

When it was Ye Fan’s turn, he took out a piece of divine iron, white as mutton-fat jade, but only the size of a dragon’s eye. This immediately made the yellow-faced middle-aged man jump in surprise, his eyes filled with greed as he stammered, “This… could it be… the legendary divine iron?”

The small, jade-white iron piece attracted many gazes. The yellow-faced middle-aged man held it in his hand, examining it repeatedly, and finally sighed, saying, “What a pity, it’s been ruined in refinement, its divine essence dispersed. What a waste of a heavenly treasure!”

“Senior, is this iron piece valuable enough?” Ye Fan asked.

This was divine iron ruined by Daoist Crow during his refinement. Although Ye Fan hadn't entered the eighth layer of the Fire Domain, he had summoned his cauldron and, with immense effort, extracted these snow-white iron pieces.

After careful observation, he concluded that it was indeed ruined; its internal essence was almost depleted, and it was no longer a priceless treasure.

“Do you have any more such divine iron?” the yellow-faced middle-aged man asked Ye Fan.

Ye Fan shook his head, saying, “How could I possibly possess such divine iron? I only obtained this by chance in an ancient cave.”

The yellow-faced middle-aged man felt deep regret, his sallow face fluctuating with emotion. He said, “Although it’s ruined, it’s still a valuable item. If added during the refinement of a notable’s artifact, it can improve quality. You may pass.”

Half an hour later, it concluded completely. Out of over a thousand rogue cultivators, only more than four hundred remained, all having paid an astronomical price.

“Come back here in three days; we won’t wait past that time.” The yellow-faced middle-aged man had them leave a mark, then stood up and walked towards the sect gate after saying this.

Traversing the void was not an easy task. Dao patterns had to be meticulously engraved without the slightest flaw, or accidents could easily occur. With so many rogue cultivators coming to use their passage, the Carefree Sect dared not be careless, spending several days preparing each time.

“Brother Huang, I trust you are well.” Several figures descended from the sky.

The yellow-faced middle-aged man, surnamed Huang, a name that suited his complexion, turned around at the greeting and smiled, saying, “Ah, the elites of the Ji Family. Are you here to inspect again?”

“We are hardly elites, merely errand-runners,” one young man stepped forward and said. “We are acting on orders, so we must.”

The yellow-faced middle-aged man, with a face full of smiles, spoke very politely: “Everyone who wishes to traverse the void this time is here. There are absolutely no great demons. If you don’t believe me, see for yourselves.”

In recent months, the Ji Family had swept through the Southern Region, their fury raging. Unable to track down Peacock King and Daoist Crow, they had instead slain dozens of great demons.

“Brother Huang, don’t misunderstand. We are just casually looking around.” Even the Ji Family was unwilling to offend a major power like the Carefree Sect.

Several young members of the Ji Family scanned the hundreds of people one by one. Finding no demonic aura, they cupped their hands and departed.

Ye Fan had already prepared for battle and, seeing this, breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterward, the crowd dispersed. Ye Fan did not walk quickly, avoiding encountering the Ji Family members.

“Young friend, wait.” Just over ten miles away, a voice transmission came from behind. The yellow-faced middle-aged man, with a false smile on his face, pursued him.

“Senior, do you need something?” Ye Fan asked calmly.

“Young friend, do you truly not have any more of those mutton-fat jade-like iron pieces?” The yellow-faced middle-aged man stared at him.

“I only picked up one by chance in an ancient cave.”

“That’s true, with your cultivation, you wouldn’t be able to obtain such a rare treasure.” The yellow-faced middle-aged man nodded and said, “Take me to that ancient cave so I can have a look.”

Ye Fan immediately frowned, saying, “That ancient cave is too far; it would take several days of flying to reach it. It’s difficult for this junior to obey.”

The yellow-faced middle-aged man’s face darkened. “It’s just to guide the way. Don’t you want to go to the Northern Region anymore?”

This was a truly despicable person, threatening him without any disguise.

“In three days, we will traverse the void. If I take senior there, I will definitely miss the opportunity,” Ye Fan calmly replied.

“If you take me, there will be another chance next time.”

Ye Fan felt contempt. It was clearly the last chance, yet this guy was truly shameless.

Seeing Ye Fan remain silent, the yellow-faced middle-aged man’s face turned grim. “That divine iron is very important to me. Today, you must take me there.”

“I really cannot spare the time,” Ye Fan refused.

“You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!” the yellow-faced middle-aged man said sinisterly. “Don’t force my hand.”

Ye Fan had been concealing his divine power fluctuations, only showing himself to be at the Life Spring realm. He sensed that the other party was likely at the peak of the Other Shore realm. He nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll lead the way.” With that, he flew directly forward.

The yellow-faced middle-aged man withdrew his chilling killing intent, nodded in satisfaction, and gave a false smile, saying, “That’s right. I won’t treat you unfairly.”

Seeing no one around, Ye Fan flew dozens of miles further, then stopped in mid-air.

“Why did you stop?” The yellow-faced middle-aged man’s expression turned hostile, and killing intent reappeared.

“To send you on your way!” Ye Fan replied.

The remnant form of the Great Void Palm appeared, a massive black hand eclipsing the void, descending with overwhelming force.

“Crack!”

The yellow-faced middle-aged man was instantly shattered in mid-air, unable to even let out a grunt. For such a despicable person, Ye Fan did not wish to tangle further; one slap was enough to kill him.

In the distant sky, several people simultaneously changed expression. They were the young disciples of the Ji Family who had left not long ago. They immediately cried out in alarm.

“The fluctuations of the Great Void Palm!”

“No, it’s not the authentic Great Void Palm; the force is chaotic!”

Three days later, Ye Fan returned to the Carefree Sect and entered the grand sect along with the hundreds of other people.

Where the two dragon veins converged, strange peaks stood side by side, majestic yet imbued with spiritual charm.

Hundreds of people were led into a valley. This area was wide and open, with a massive altar built there, which was the place for opening the Domain Gate.

“Everyone, I wish you a smooth journey!” an elder of the Carefree Sect announced loudly.

Hundreds of people ascended the high platform one after another, about to activate the Domain Gate and traverse the void.

Ye Fan let out a long breath. He was finally leaving the Southern Region, completely ridding himself of all troubles.

“Wait!” Just then, a loud shout suddenly came from outside the Carefree Sect, and dozens of people rapidly flew towards them.

The Domain Gate had not yet opened when those figures arrived in the blink of an eye.

Most of these dozens of people were elders, each brimming with vitality, exuding a heart-palpitating aura. Their life force was as vigorous as an ocean; they were certainly not ordinary masters.

Beside them, several elders of the Carefree Sect accompanied them, flying to this place together.

“Please forgive us, everyone.” These people were quite polite, not arrogant at all. They cupped their fists to everyone, and especially to the elders of the Carefree Sect, they repeatedly apologized.

Ye Fan’s face instantly turned green. The Ji Family had arrived. There were more than twenty elders, and among them, he even saw an acquaintance—Ji Hui.

However, what startled Ye Fan the most was the old man in the very center, as empty as an abyss, as profound as the sea, unfathomable.

“Could this be a major figure?” Ye Fan felt a bad premonition.

“Are you Senior Ji Changkong?” A notable from the Carefree Sect stepped forward, looking at the old man in the center of the Ji Family group, a puzzled expression on his face.

“It is indeed this old man.”

The people of the Carefree Sect showed surprise. One of them said, “I heard that Senior Ji Changkong has been in seclusion for decades. I didn’t expect you to emerge again and grace our Carefree Sect with your presence. I will go inform the Sect Master.”

“No need for that, we will leave immediately,” the old man in the center apologized again and explained.

The Ji Family had discovered traces of Daoist Crow. Not only did the Ji Family Saint Lord personally emerge, but they also dispatched six Grand Elders, intending to eliminate the old Daoist.

Ji Changkong was one of those Grand Elders. While passing through this area, they received a report that an unknown cultivator had displayed a remnant form of the Great Void Palm here.

This filled the Ji Family members with a bad premonition. They had always suspected that Ye Fan might have passed on techniques like the Great Void Art to demonic cultivators like the Peacock King.

Upon hearing this news, they stopped midway and came to investigate. As the Carefree Sect happened to be opening its Domain Gate, they immediately connected the dots and rushed over.

“We will just take a look and leave immediately.” The Grand Elder of the Ji Family, his divine eyes like lightning, personally scanned the crowd.

Ye Fan secretly despaired. How could he escape within the Carefree Sect? There were restrictions on all sides, and the Ji Family members were blocking the sect gate direction, making his heart sink completely.

The old woman, Ji Hui, scanned the many cultivators. Upon seeing Ye Fan, she immediately cried out in alarm, “It’s you… How is this possible?!”

“You old hag, why are your eyes so sharp?” Ye Fan helplessly stepped forward. There was no escape now, trapped within the Carefree Sect.

“You… are still alive?” Ji Hui’s face was filled with disbelief; she simply couldn’t believe it.

“Since you old spinster haven’t died, how could I have perished?!” Ye Fan was truly unwilling. He had overcome one great tribulation after another, avoided various crises, only for a major tragedy to strike just as he was about to leave.

“Damn it, I’ve overcome ninety-nine obstacles, and now just this last hurdle, how could I run into you all?!” Ye Fan silently cursed at the heavens.

“It’s him, it’s that little thief!”

“It’s truly astonishing. He fell into the sixth layer of the Fire Domain and wasn’t burned to death, yet he’s back, alive and kicking.”

All the notables of the Ji Family were extremely surprised. They never expected to see Ye Fan again—a youth they believed had long turned to ashes, now appearing alive before their eyes.

“Little beast, how did you survive?” Ji Hui’s killing intent was fully exposed, her eyes gleaming with cold light.

“You shameless old hag, call me ‘young master’ and I’ll tell you.” At this point, Ye Fan had nothing left to fear.

Around them, everyone learned of Ye Fan’s identity and showed varied expressions.

Over half a year ago, Ye Fan’s name spread throughout this region. He had loudly roared for the Ji Family notables to scram, becoming a public enemy of the Ji Family’s younger generation. They hunted him all over the world, but ultimately failed to personally slay him, only chasing him into the Fire Domain.

Unexpectedly, after more than half a year, he appeared again, alive and well. This was truly a slap in the Ji Family’s face.

It was one thing that they couldn't track down the Peacock King, but to fail to kill a mere youth like him, who now reappeared, how could the Ji Family endure this humiliation?

Everyone was in an uproar, all somewhat dumbfounded.

“Whoosh!”

The hundreds of cultivators on the altar all retreated, leaving only Ye Fan standing there. It was now certain he wouldn’t be able to traverse the void.

The people of the Carefree Sect looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Some quickly went to report to the Sect Master and the Grand Elders.

The expressions of all Ji Family members darkened.

“Little beast, you truly have a great life; even the Fire Domain couldn’t take it.” Ji Hui pressed forward, while others surrounded him from all directions, making it impossible for him to leave.

“You ungrateful and snobbish old hag!” Ye Fan thought to himself. He wouldn’t give up until the very last moment.

“No wonder Ziyue hasn’t been sulking these past few days; she must have known you weren’t dead…” Ji Hui’s expression worsened even more.

“Do you want to know why I didn’t die?” Ye Fan scanned the crowd.

Everyone looked at him, including the Grand Elder of the Ji Family. He had only become a Grand Elder of the Ji Family thirty years ago, and even he had to be extremely cautious when entering the sixth layer of the Fire Domain.

“I was rescued from the Fire Domain by a mighty being who had once received guidance from my Big Brother Old Lunatic,” Ye Fan shamelessly declared, without a hint of blush.

Many knew that he practiced the Old Lunatic’s footwork, so the Ji Family members naturally understood that he was trying to invoke the Old Lunatic to save his life.

“Little beast, it’s useless no matter who you mention!” Ji Hui’s face was cold. “A completely insane old man, even if he were an immortal, what could he do? Today, I will cut you into a thousand pieces.”

“Everyone, you all heard it! She is insulting the last remaining mad old man of the Heaven Xuan Sacred Land…” Ye Fan shouted loudly.

The Ji Family Grand Elder seemed to have some reservations, glanced at Ji Hui, and said, “Don’t speak nonsense!”

“He’s already mad, what can he do to us? Today, we will slay this little beast, search his soul, and find that footwork. My Ji Family will gain another supreme secret art,” Ji Hui muttered in a barely audible voice.

Ye Fan was very close to her; others couldn’t hear, but he heard it clearly. He said, “Not only are you ungrateful, but you also want to steal my secret art, you old hag, truly shameless!”

“Little beast!” Ji Hui’s face turned livid, and she slapped forward.

Ye Fan did not summon his cauldron; if he exposed it too early, he would have no hope.

“Whoosh!”

Even if his speed was incredibly fast, he could not evade the sun-eclipsing hand that covered the sky, leaving no escape.

“Bang!”

The massive hand descended, swatting him away. If his cultivation hadn’t significantly increased recently and his physical body wasn’t astonishingly strong, he would have been shattered by that single slap.

“Little beast, I won’t kill you with a single strike. I still need the Old Lunatic’s supreme footwork. I will make your life worse than death!” Ji Hui’s face was grim, her voice extremely faint; other cultivators could barely hear it, except for those from the Ji Family.

“Bang!”

Ji Hui struck again, her massive hand covering the sky and violently descending.

Ye Fan continued to endure, not summoning his cauldron, passively evading.

“Little beast, I’m going to properly deal with you…” Ji Hui sneered sinisterly, “Run again, will you?”

“Do not harm his physical body.” Just then, Ji Changkong, the Grand Elder of the Ji Family, stopped Ji Hui, saying, “Haoyue once told me that this child’s physique is extremely special. Do not destroy it; let me examine him closely.”

Ji Changkong, as grand as a mountain and as deep as an abyss, unfathomable, reached out and seized Ye Fan, as effortlessly as plucking a flower or leaf.

Ye Fan’s heart was solemn. He didn’t act rashly, still waiting.

Ji Changkong did not restrain Ye Fan. Powerful as he was, facing a cultivator at the Other Shore realm was like looking down on ants; there was no need to care.

He directly probed Ye Fan’s Sea of Suffering. The moment he touched it, his expression changed instantly, and he cried out in shock, “How is this possible?!”

Around them, whether it was the Ji Family members, the notables of the Carefree Sect, or the cultivators preparing to traverse the void, all showed surprise, looking towards him and Ye Fan.

For the Ji Family’s Grand Elder to lose his composure like this, what kind of physique could it be? Everyone’s hearts trembled, and they urgently wanted to know.

“This little beast, he truly is a monstrous talent!” Ji Changkong was incredibly astonished, his face filled with awe. He said, “If we had provoked this wretch before the Primordial Era, our Ji Family might indeed have been in great trouble. But now… he won’t amount to much.”

“What kind of physique does he have?” a Ji Family notable nearby asked.

“It’s the Desolate Saint Body recorded in ancient texts. Innumerable ages ago, this body was unparalleled, with no match in the world. Even the Desolate Pagoda needed to suppress it for several years to finally kill it,” Ji Changkong sighed repeatedly. “I never expected this wretch to possess such a physique; it’s truly astonishing.”

“This…”

Everyone was shocked, not expecting Ye Fan to possess such a physique. However, they soon felt relieved. The Saint Body was a thing of the past, now merely a synonym for a crippled physique, while the Eastern Wasteland Divine Body had risen.

“This wretch truly exceeded my expectations,” the Ji Family Grand Elder showed a hint of peculiar delight. “It’s truly not simple for him to cultivate to the Other Shore realm. Taking his Source back should allow Haoyue’s Divine Body to advance to a higher level.”

Ji Changkong’s repeated use of “wretch” ignited a hidden fury in Ye Fan’s heart; he desperately wanted to slap the old man’s face.

Everyone around them changed color, only the Ji Family members rejoiced greatly.

“This wretch’s physical body is so powerful; it’s truly astonishing.” After detecting Ye Fan’s physique, Ji Changkong’s face was still filled with surprise. He said, “There seems to be a strange treasure in his Wheel of the Sea. Let me see what it is!”

Ye Fan sneered inwardly, remaining still, allowing the old fossil to perform his magic.

Ji Changkong spread all five fingers, extending them like dragon claws. Instantly, brilliant light erupted, unleashing a strange, irresistible power!

Ye Fan did not resist; instead, he cooperated fully, summoning his cauldron.

Silently, the small cauldron appeared in the void. Ji Changkong snatched it into his hand, and immediately cried out in shock, even more surprised than before.

Inside the cauldron, mist swirled. Profound Yellow energy flowed, sealing the cauldron’s mouth.

“Mother Qi of All Things, no, it’s the Source Root of Mother Qi of All Things!” Powerful as he was, he lost his composure. This legendary treasure, which only appeared in ancient myths and histories, made him incredibly excited.

“I never imagined this little wretch would obtain such a sacred relic, haha…” Ji Changkong couldn’t control his emotions and laughed loudly, looking up at the sky.

The surrounding people were deeply shocked, all gazing intently at the cauldron.

Numerous notables of the Ji Family gathered closer, examining it together, all wanting to touch it with their own hands.

Ji Changkong wanted to examine the cauldron carefully and wished for the Mother Qi of All Things to flow freely, not obstructing the cauldron’s mouth.

At this moment, Ye Fan also moved. He directly activated the cauldron, removing the Mother Qi seal from its mouth.

“Boom!”

At that instant, a sound like a tsunami erupted, and endless dazzling light engulfed the area!

An intense heat made the souls of the distant cultivators tremble, causing them all to retreat rapidly in shock.

Even so, some cultivators were still reduced to ashes.

At this moment, the center of the area was a brilliant spectacle, with five-colored light shooting skyward, as if the gates to the immortal realm had opened. Five-colored clouds surged, engulfing this piece of heaven and earth.

This was an unimaginably terrifying energy. The five-colored light became the only thing in heaven and earth, burning fiercely!

Ye Fan had collected an unknown amount of fire energy in the seventh layer of the Fire Domain. The cauldron could expand or shrink, capable of holding large expanses of stone forests; its vastness was astonishing. Now, it was filled with five-colored cloud flames, not wasting a single bit of space.

Releasing all that flame would be a catastrophic disaster!

One must know that this was terrifying fire energy capable of burning even major figures alive!

“Ah…”

Ji Changkong, the Grand Elder of the Ji Family, screamed, becoming a blazing figure. He shot upwards, struggling frantically.

More than a dozen Ji Family notables were instantly reduced to ashes, unable to even struggle!

“I’m going to make a big move!” Ye Fan’s eyes blazed with divine light. He grabbed the jade pure bottle, pouring divine spring water into his mouth, then furiously activated the cauldron, sending it with endless flames towards Ji Changkong.

“Bang!”

The major figure of the Ji Family could block the cauldron’s direct impact but could not withstand such fierce flames. The five-colored cloud flames, gathered by the cauldron, concentrated entirely on him, completely engulfing him.

He had only been a Grand Elder of the Ji Family for thirty years, making him arguably the weakest major figure in the Ji Family.

The purple flames of the sixth layer of the Fire Domain could already pose a mortal threat to major figures. Ye Fan had personally seen numerous humanoid ashes there. The flames of the seventh layer, needless to say, were absolutely fatal!

Pitiable Ji Changkong, engulfed by the five-colored cloud flames, powerful as he was, let out heart-rending roars, unable to extinguish them at all. His divine power was completely ignited, his entire body was ablaze, every inch of his skin charred, his bones burned through, and his divine soul was flickering out.

“Ah…” He howled piteously, “These are the legendary Five Elements True Flames!”

Hearing that name, many cultivators in the distance shivered. The terror of the Five Elements True Flames was unimaginable; as long as one was within the Five Elements, they would be incinerated to ashes, utterly inextinguishable and impossible to resist!

“Ah…” Ji Changkong turned into a charred mass, falling to the ground and continuously rolling.

As for the other notables of the Ji Family, most were reduced to ashes, with only a few who were further away managing to escape.

Furthermore, several people were half-burned. The Five Elements True Flames were inextinguishable. To survive, they gritted their teeth and severed half their bodies, rolling in pain in the distance.

Everyone was horrified; this was too terrifying!

At the same time, they were utterly shocked that Ye Fan, a mere youth whose cultivation wasn't particularly fearsome, was about to burn a Ji Family Grand Elder alive. This would absolutely shake the Southern Region!

Ye Fan shouted loudly, “First the Peacock King, then Daoist Crow, slaying your Ji Family’s major figures. Today, I’ll join in too!”

He gulped divine spring water, continuously activating the cauldron, concentrating all the flames towards Ji Changkong.

Not far away, Ji Hui’s lower body was completely charred. She had gritted her teeth and severed it herself. Her divine power was almost burned dry, but she had managed to save her life.

“You old hag, today is your day!” Ye Fan was about to step forward.

The other surviving notables of the Ji Family hastily acted, pulling Ji Hui to a distant location.

At the same time, a loud shout came from the distant sky: “Who dares to cause trouble in my Carefree Sect?!”

The Sect Master and Grand Elders of the Carefree Sect had been alerted.

Ye Fan looked at Ji Changkong. Seeing him reduced to charcoal, his divine soul about to extinguish, he knew that even if an immortal descended, they couldn’t save this major figure.

He used his supreme footwork, instantly arriving before the altar. He placed a large amount of Source minerals, which were already beneath the platform, into the altar. The Dao patterns were already carved; as long as Source energy was provided, it could be activated.

Ye Fan ascended, standing in the center of the altar.

Massive energy fluctuations emanated, divine light soared to the sky, the Domain Gate opened, and space was torn apart!

Ye Fan directly rushed inside, beginning to traverse the void!

When the Sect Master of the Carefree Sect arrived and saw all this, his mind reeled with a resounding boom; this was a colossal incident!

He felt a massive headache. Over a dozen Ji Family notables were burned to ashes, and a major figure was burned alive into charcoal. This would absolutely shock the Southern Region.

The Ji Family would undoubtedly go mad. Losing three Grand Elders in less than a year would surely cause monstrous waves to surge across the Southern Region!

“Quick, destroy the altar! Don’t let him escape!” someone shouted loudly.

Immediately, streaks of light shot towards the altar. With a deafening roar, the altar shattered, turning into scattered smoke and dust.

The void shattered, but no one fell out.

“Having been delayed for a while, he’s probably tens of thousands of miles away by now.”

“With the void shattered, given his cultivation level, he will most likely be reduced to dust.”

Ye Fan had already prepared. The moment he stepped into the void, he entered his cauldron, having long anticipated such an event.

Thus, when the void shattered, he remained safe and sound within the cauldron forged from the Source Root of Mother Qi of All Things.

“This despicable little beast!” All the surviving notables of the Ji Family roared to the sky.

This incident would undoubtedly shake the Southern Region and spread throughout the world.

Without a doubt, a storm was brewing!