Greed

The Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower has a unique structure. The entire tower blocks the underground Lava World, but leaves a hole in the center of each layer.

These holes gradually become smaller, and layers of energy barriers are arranged around them.

If the Fallen Heart Flame insists on destroying the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, these energy barriers will inevitably cause it to suffer enormous losses.

It is precisely because of this that every time the Fallen Heart Flame breaks through, it will rush straight to the top of the tower, and the subsequent maintenance of the Jia Nan Academy is also exceptionally easy.

This time was no different; the crimson magma pillar crashed heavily against the tip of the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower.

However, at the moment of impact, a thin, dimly colored energy shield appeared on the black spire.

Compared to energy shields elsewhere, this energy shield was ridiculously thin, less than a finger's width thick. Yet, this thin layer of energy forcefully held back the ferocious pillar of magma!

The first wave of attack failed, and the crimson magma dropped several tens of meters, but it did not completely recede and continued to surge with fiery waves.

A massive, Twisted Flame transformed into an Invisible Fire Python that appeared on the lava, staring intently at the pitch-black spire.

"Grumble!"

The Invisible Fire Python suddenly let out an extremely sharp hiss at the top of the tower. An invisible sound wave spread out from the Fire Python's mouth and then crashed heavily into the energy wall.

Instantly, violent ripples and fluctuations appeared on the energy wall.

Sonic attacks are one of the most convenient ways to transform Soul Power into physical attacks. The power of the Fallen Heart Flame is inherently related to the soul, so even its roar possesses immense power.

After testing the power of the energy shield with its cries and finding that its defensive capabilities were exactly the same as before, without any change, the Invisible Fire Python opened its mouth and spewed invisible flames at the energy shield, causing the space to distort.

The impact of this invisible flame was not strong. When it hit the energy shield, it did not make a loud noise, but rather a sizzling sound like it was being roasted.

As time went on, the energy shield became increasingly thin due to its inability to withstand the terrifying high temperature of the invisible flames. The Invisible Fire Python, however, was not satisfied with the rate at which it was thinning and intensified the flames one after another.

Finally, thanks to the relentless efforts of the Invisible Fire Python, the final energy shield of the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower was completely broken.

As the energy shield was shattered, a deafening explosion resounded throughout the Jia Nan Academy.

The once incredibly sturdy tip of the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower became extremely vulnerable after losing the protection of its energy shield, and ultimately exploded with a deafening roar.

Without any obstruction, the scorching magma shot straight out from the top of the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, causing the World Energy in the entire Inner Courtyard to surge violently in an instant.

"Grumble!"

A sharp, excited hiss suddenly rang out from the lava flow, and an Invisible Fire Python, several tens of feet long, shot out, its huge triangular eyes filled with an extremely human-like ecstasy.

However, when it looked up, it saw that about twenty humans had formed a large formation that enveloped it.

"Grumble!"

The Invisible Fire Python roared to the sky, extremely agitated, but because breaking through the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower consumed too much energy, it could only retreat temporarily.

"Everyone, please don't be impatient for quick results. I have already sent the signal, and the vice dean of the Outer Courtyard and all the elders will be coming. When we work together, we will surely be able to seal it again!"

Seeing that the Invisible Fire Python had retreated on its own initiative, Su Qian did not rush to force it back to the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower. Instead, he and the eighteen elders worked steadily and slowly to compress the Invisible Fire Python's space.

"Grumble!"

The Invisible Fire Python twisted its body uneasily, spitting out small streams of invisible flames one after another, trying to find a breakthrough in the Formation.

The two sides were locked in a stalemate for more than ten minutes. The Invisible Fire Python was forced to a distance of 100 meters around the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower. To make matters worse, four black dots in the distant sky were slowly growing larger—the reinforcements from the Outer Courtyard were about to arrive.

"Grumble!"

This roar was exceptionally powerful, causing all eighteen Dou Wang elders to experience a momentary blackout, nearly halting their output of Dou Qi.

The Invisible Fire Python didn't stop after just one roar. This time, instead of spewing flames, it swung its massive body and slammed heavily against the barrier.

The barrier twisted instantly, leaving a serpentine mark several meters long, but it managed to withstand the blow.

However, before Su Qian could even breathe a sigh of relief, a tiny snake, almost negligible compared to the Invisible Fire Python, slithered out from above her head and pierced directly through the twisted barrier.

"Not good! Retreat quickly!" Su Qian shouted hurriedly.

But it was too late.

Without the protection of the Formation, the Dou Wang was nothing in front of the Fallen Heart Flame. The eighteen elders were instantly severely injured by the Fallen Heart Flame, which had broken free, and they all fell from mid-air.

"You beast!" Su Qian's eyes were bloodshot, but without the help of the Formation, he was no match for the Fallen Heart Flame on his own. He could only rely on his rich combat experience to barely hold it off.

If it weren't for the Fallen Heart Flame's deep hatred for this place and its desire to destroy everything here, Su Qian really wouldn't have been able to stop it.

As the four Dou Emperor drew closer, yet they couldn't defeat the damned old man before them, the Fallen Heart Flame suddenly surged and appeared abruptly above the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower.

"Grumble!"

Another scream rang out as Fallen Heart Flame once again transformed into an Invisible Fire Python, driving crimson magma from the Underground World to erupt forth and spray across the entire Inner Courtyard.

The overwhelming lava, carrying the fury of the Fallen Heart Flame, started from the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower and attempted to engulf the entire Inner Courtyard.

Just then, the Invisible Fire Python suddenly froze.

The terrifying aura that had been weighing on its mind for some time reappeared.

Although there was still some distance to go, the oppressive force emanating from its very source made Fallen Heart Flame want to retreat.

However, what puzzled Fallen Heart Flame was that this aura was not as strong as the annoying old man in front of him.

Swallow him!

A greedy glint appeared in the triangular eyes of the Invisible Fire Python. The owner of this aura was not strong, but of extremely high quality. If it were to devour him, it would surely be able to reach a higher level.

During the time that Fallen Heart Flame was contemplating, the four Dou Emperors from the Outer Courtyard successfully reunited with Su Qian and once again formed an array to isolate the Invisible Fire Python.

Without the Invisible Fire Python controlling it, the lava spilled outside was quickly dealt with by the Inner Courtyard students, and the eighteen Dou Wang elders were also rescued.

The trapped, Invisible Fire Python did not attack the energy shield. Instead, it coiled up on the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, continuing to spew magma from the top of the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower to fight against the energy shield.

Isolated by the energy shield, not a single drop of magma could escape; it could only accumulate inside, eventually engulfing the enormous body of the Invisible Fire Python.

"Be careful, everyone! This beast can suddenly shrink and break through from a certain point!" Su Qian shouted immediately after his vision was blocked by the lava.