Chapter 1075: Fireplace in Hand

At that moment, Jiang Fan and the others had already fled to the plaza. Thanks to the Giant King's protection, the Spirit Transformation Ruins had not yet been completely submerged by lava, sparing them from casualties.

However, with several successive violent eruptions from the Sky-Slayer Furnace, pillars of fire shot out, spreading vast amounts of lava to every corner. Terrifying flames burned across the land, rapidly melting the ground. As the lava fell on their heads, the dragon patterns on the Snow-Listening Sword immediately emitted an astonishing cold mist that froze space.

Initially, they could withstand it, but as more and more lava sprayed down, they couldn't completely block it. Some of it landed on them. The tiger family of three was relatively fine, as they were immune to the flames of this place; it only burned their skin and flesh.

Jiang Fan's body was slightly protected by the Nether Ghost Fire, and wearing the Bodhisattva Kasaya blocked most of the damage. His flesh was merely charred black.

However, the Six Paths Cultivator was in a dreadful state. His Demonic Smoke Soul-Annihilating Flag was burned with several holes on the spot, and even with defensive talismans covering his body, they had little effect. His aging body immediately developed several large holes from the burns. This was still with the effect of the Yin-qi vegetables in his body. Otherwise, the lava piercing through him would have instantly reduced him to ashes, causing his immediate demise.

Even so, the pain made him howl and curse incessantly. "This lava just loves to bully old people, doesn't it?" he muttered. "Little tiger, quickly let me hide in your belly. I don't care if there's poop inside, I'll take it."

The little tiger glared fiercely at him, meaning, 'You're the one with poop in your belly!' Still, it bared its fangs and swallowed him.

As more and more world-destroying lava gushed down, Jiang Fan could no longer hold on. Fortunately, the massive blue flame gate was right in front of him! With his blue flame mark, he was naturally unafraid, and Biluo and her family of three could also freely enter and exit the flame gate. Thus, he swiftly passed through the giant blue gate.

The moment he stepped out, an incredibly fierce attack ambushed him! It was a black spiritual artifact dagger that made his heart skip a beat. At that moment, the dagger's owner attacked with overwhelming murderous intent!

"You little beast! Die!" roared the Grand Yin Sect Master, his face full of hatred! He knew the power of the kasaya, so this strike was aimed directly at Jiang Fan's head. However, Jiang Fan wasn't alone now! Biluo opened her mouth and shot a blue beam directly at the Grand Yin Sect Master's chest.

With a *thump*, the Grand Yin Sect Master's chest was burned through. He screamed on the spot, abandoning any thought of assassinating Jiang Fan, retracted his dagger, and rapidly retreated into the distance. He glared angrily at Jiang Fan and the tiger demon family of three.

Jiang Fan recovered, his face turning cold. "You scoundrel, after committing such atrocities, you don't run away but try to stay and kill to silence witnesses and cover up your ugly deeds?" He decisively took out the beast horn and placed it to his lips. "Soul Sting!"

The Soul Sting, unused for a long time, now reached the power of a Nascent Soul Ninth-Layer soul attack under the effect of the beast horn! It instantly pierced the Grand Yin Sect Master's soul. With this strike, he was bound to die! His fate would be the same as the Dao Head of Mount Sanqing, ending in death and oblivion! However, to everyone's surprise, a sinister shriek emanated from his head. A raven, black as ink and with three eyes, flew out, clutching the Soul Sting in its beak!

Jiang Fan's expression darkened. This three-eyed raven must have been a gift from the Heretical Raven Venerable to the Grand Yin Sect Master, right? As expected of a sect master from the Three Deities Sect, he wasn't easily killed. The Grand Yin Sect Master broke out in a cold sweat. He felt his soul was about to shatter just now. Fortunately, he had a life-saving talisman bestowed by the Heretical Raven Venerable.

He eyed Jiang Fan warily, then looked at Biluo, and finally noticed the stealthy Six Paths Cultivator, who had somehow circled behind him. His scalp tingled. He decisively pulled back, huffing angrily: "It's best you don't say anything about what happened in the Spirit Transformation Ruins! Otherwise, you wouldn't want to know my revenge!" He immediately grabbed the raven, which had dropped the Soul Sting and flown back to him. With a whoosh, he vanished without a trace.

Jiang Fan's face was grim. This Grand Yin Sect Master! If this man survived until the Ancient Giant War and didn't encounter danger, so be it. But if he did encounter danger, today's events would surely repeat themselves! However, at that time, those he harmed might not be his own Grand Yin Sect members. They could be others! "This man absolutely cannot be allowed to live!" Jiang Fan said coldly. He would certainly kill him if he found the chance!

Biluo looked utterly disgusted: "And this kind of person is a sect master of the Three Deities Sect! My master used to despise such opportunistic individuals the most! Brother Fan, let's go report him to their Venerable! Let's see if their Venerable will spare him!"

But Jiang Fan and the Six Paths Cultivator both spoke at once: "No!" Biluo looked at them, puzzled, and frowned: "Why? Is it because there's no evidence?"

Jiang Fan said gravely, "Whether there's evidence or not, do not go to the Heretical Raven Venerable. The Grand Yin Sect Master's surrender to the Giant King would lead to the Grand Yin Sect being purged by other sects. What do you think is the best solution? Is it to eliminate the person who caused the problem, the Grand Yin Sect Master?"

Biluo's eyes shifted, and her face immediately stiffened. She stammered, "Are you saying the Heretical Raven Venerable would kill those who know, to protect the Grand Yin Sect?" Jiang Fan nodded, "Exactly. If you can't solve the problem, you solve the person who raised it. It has always been this way throughout history."

Biluo clenched her fists in frustration, then helplessly let them drop. She knew Jiang Fan was right. If they truly dared to report, it was uncertain what would happen to the Grand Yin Sect Master, but those who reported him would certainly be silenced by the Heretical Raven Venerable.

Just then, the seabed cracked and shook violently. The massive blue flame gate rapidly collapsed. At the same time, the void ahead emitted sounds of breaking. The Spirit Transformation Ruins, hidden within space, ultimately could not withstand the eruption of world-destroying lava and completely collapsed out of the void.

Looking around, a land filled with blue lava came into view. The former plaza, hundreds of small paths, and hidden palaces had all melted into ruins. Only a single furnace remained stuck in the ground, puffing out small streams of lava towards the sky. After furiously venting all its fury, the Sky-Slayer Furnace finally seemed satisfied.

Jiang Fan walked forward, enduring the heatwave. Seeing it was still erupting, he thrust the Snow-Listening Sword into it. The Sky-Slayer Furnace trembled and stopped spraying, visibly cooling down. Jiang Fan looked at Biluo, frowning. "What else is this furnace good for, besides randomly spewing lava at everyone?"