Chapter 2183: Entering the Black Flame Cave

Tan Yi looked at Ye Yuan, his expression shifting repeatedly.

He had been monitoring Zhuo Yuanzhi's condition and found that his divine soul was completely unharmed.

Such terrifying control over the divine soul was utterly inconceivable.

Even he, an eight-star divine alchemist, could not achieve such precise control.

"Is this... the level of a sub-sage?"

From the moment Ye Yuan entered this room, the things he had done made even him, an eight-star divine alchemist, feel ashamed.

He truly realized what kind of existence a sub-sage was!

Luo Feng's expression was somewhat grim, and he smiled bitterly: "What kind of monster did Mengli fall for! I once tried to pair her with Changqing; thinking back now, it's truly laughable!"

Lin Changqing and Yue Mengli were the golden couple of Luo Feng's dojo.

Consciously or unconsciously, everyone had long regarded them as a couple, and Luo Feng was no exception.

Toward these two most outstanding disciples, Luo Feng naturally intended, whether intentionally or not, to bring them together.

But over the years, Yue Mengli had always kept Lin Changqing at arm's length.

Luo Feng knew that Yue Mengli had a beloved in her heart, and he didn't mind.

In his view, when Yue Mengli reached the pinnacle and achieved the supreme status of a Heavenly Emperor alongside Lin Changqing, how could she still care about a mortal?

But Luo Feng never dreamed that the mortal he thought of would stand before him in just a thousand years.

Though far inferior in strength, in status, he was already enough to sit on equal footing with him!

Moreover, the strength he displayed was something even they, the Heavenly Emperors, had to look up to!

Achieving the supreme position in the future was only a matter of time.

His previous thoughts naturally became a joke.

After a long while, Ye Yuan released Zhuo Yuanzhi, his expression turning grave.

From Zhuo Yuanzhi's memories, he saw that Li'er was being chased by several abyssal demon beasts at the time.

Those Heavenly Sovereign experts had never seen such ferocious species and scattered in all directions.

As for what happened later, Zhuo Yuanzhi did not know.

"Senior Luo Feng, I have troubled you. Ye wishes to set off for the Black Flame Cave immediately. Farewell!" Ye Yuan cupped his hands and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Luo Feng quickly called out to Ye Yuan, saying: "Actually, the seven Heavenly Emperor dojos have reached a consensus. This time, we plan to send elite disciples to the Black Flame Cave to investigate. Our Luo Feng Dojo intends to send Yufeng and other Heavenly Sovereign disciples. How about... the sub-sage goes with them?"

Ye Yuan shook his head: "Let them go their way, I'll go mine."

At this moment, Ye Yuan was burning with anxiety; every moment delayed increased Li'er's danger.

He couldn't wait even a moment.

Luo Feng understood Ye Yuan's thoughts and said: "Actually, Yufeng and the others are already prepared. If not for the sub-sage's sudden arrival on the mountain, they might have already departed. Since the sub-sage wants to go, I will order them to set off immediately. How about that?"

Ye Yuan thought for a moment and said: "Alright!"

On Luoxia Peak, Zheng Yufeng, along with four Heavenly Sovereign experts, prepared to depart with Ye Yuan.

These five Heavenly Sovereigns were all at the mid-stage of the Heavenly Sovereign realm!

Just as they were about to set off, a figure suddenly blocked their path.

It was none other than Lin Changqing!

Lin Changqing knelt directly before Luo Feng and said through gritted teeth: "Master, please let Changqing go along!"

Luo Feng said displeasedly: "Nonsense! The Black Flame Cave is extremely dangerous. Even if your senior brother Yufeng goes, I am still worried, let alone you? Go back!"

Lin Changqing's eyes were red, and he said through gritted teeth, "If the master won't let me go, I'll kneel here forever!"

Just as Luo Feng was about to lose his temper, he heard Ye Yuan say calmly, "Senior Luo Feng, let him go."

Luo Feng sighed and waved his hand weakly, saying, "Alas, you stubborn child! Go, go!"

With his insight, how could he not see that Lin Changqing was going for Yue Mengli?

But...

Luo Feng glanced at Ye Yuan, then at Lin Changqing, and finally let out a long sigh.

...

The group traveled day and night, under the stars, and after half a month, finally arrived at the banks of the Fury Nether River.

The banks of the Fury Nether River were now forbidden grounds for the major powers.

However, at this moment, there were still many strong cultivators watching from the river.

Most of these people were Heavenly Sovereign realm experts from various major powers.

On the river, a huge, pitch-black hole emitted dense black aura around its edges, like a prehistoric beast ready to devour everything.

"Zheng Yufeng, why is your Falling Maple Daoist Ground so slow? You're only arriving now?" At this moment, a middle-aged man approached Zheng Yufeng and said.

Zheng Yufeng replied, "Brother Li Yue, we were delayed by some matters, so we're late."

Li Yue glanced at Ye Yuan and Lin Changqing behind Zheng Yufeng and frowned, "Didn't we agree to only send mid-stage Heavenly Sovereigns? You've brought two dead weights; we'll have to look after them! Lin Changqing, and this brat, you two stay behind!"

Hearing this, Lin Changqing's expression changed.

He was indeed a genius, but his strength had not yet truly matured.

Before Li Yue, he was still a junior!

As for Ye Yuan, as if he hadn't heard, he slowly walked to the riverbank and carefully examined the Black Flame hole.

A very familiar feeling!

He had spent ten years in the Dragon Eye Cave, absorbing countless demonic auras.

But the intensity of this demonic aura was much weaker than that of the Dragon Eye Cave.

Just as Luo Feng had said, this hole was extremely unstable; even a late-stage Heavenly Sovereign entering might cause the space to collapse.

"Hey, kid, I'm talking to you, do you hear me?" Li Yue said irritably when he saw Ye Yuan ignoring him.

Ye Yuan couldn't be bothered with him; he turned to Lin Changqing and said, "Follow me!"

With that, Ye Yuan stepped on the void and arrived above the river.

Lin Changqing was stunned, his face showing hesitation.

But soon, he gritted his teeth and followed.

Li Yue was already annoyed, and seeing this, he sneered, "Zheng Yufeng, why did your Falling Maple Daoist Ground bring a fool? He doesn't plan to enter the Black Flame hole like this, does he? The demonic aura there, without our suppression, is enough to devour a Heavenly Sovereign! This guy is asking for death!"

Zheng Yufeng was also puzzled and shouted, "Brother Ye, this demonic aura is extremely dangerous; it has already devoured many Heavenly Sovereigns!"

Without looking back, Ye Yuan said calmly, "I'll go in first to check the situation; you all hurry up!"

Li Yue laughed loudly, "You idiot! If you can get in, I'll cut off my head and let you kick it like a ball!"

Just as he spoke, Ye Yuan had already reached the Black Flame hole.

Endless demonic aura surged toward him and Lin Changqing, trying to devour them.

Lin Changqing was startled and quickly activated his cultivation technique to resist the demonic aura.

At that moment, Ye Yuan activated the "Chaos Unification True Scripture," and the demonic aura wildly poured into his body.

Lin Changqing, following behind, saw this and his eyes widened.

Li Yue's mouth gaped open, almost big enough to fit a fist.