Rocky Pool

Although the incantation for wielding the Flame Emperor Ruyi Cudgel was somewhat complex, with Ouyang Qiang's Dharma Aspect cultivation, she had completely mastered it in mere moments.

Having achieved their purpose, Ouyang Qiang said no more. The two activated the Flame Emperor Ruyi Cudgels at the same time.

With two spirit treasures casting their spells simultaneously, the phenomenon that emerged became even more pronounced. Spiritual light flickered ceaselessly across the surfaces of the Flame Emperor Ruyi Cudgels, while fiery-red runes emerged one after another from the rods, hovering uncertainly in the air.

As the two muttered incantations under their breaths, they suddenly urged their arts with force.

At once, all the runes surged madly toward them, intertwining and coiling as they erupted with blinding firelight. In an instant, a blazing phantom was woven around Mao Yi and Ouyang Qiang.

On Flame Island not far away, boundless blazing fire soared into the sky. Like a flock of birds returning to their nests, it rushed toward the center of the island.

The island's ground began to tremble, and the tides around it churned. Even the seabed beneath the waters let out muffled roars of grinding and collision.

Then, beneath everyone's watchful eyes, the island suddenly split apart. Endless firelight poured from the fissures, and magma surged upward like an erupting volcano, shooting straight into the heavens.

The Fire Attribute spiritual qi in the air grew violently restless. Everyone felt as though raging flames were licking their skin and scorching their meridians, forcing them to cast protective techniques.

In the next instant, amid the towering firelight and magma, the corner of an extraordinarily massive structure was revealed before them.

From the outside, it appeared to be a magnificent palace. Its crimson bricks and tiles reflected the light of the sky, gleaming like flames.