Star Core

The flaming meteor moved at a terrifying speed, nearly approaching the speed of light. Carrying an astonishing momentum, it slammed viciously into the Heaven Escaping Shuttle's protective barrier.

Boom... Bang...

A powerful shockwave erupted, and the Heaven Escaping Shuttle shuddered. It was sent flying backward for a million li before finally coming to a stop. But that was all. Though the Heaven Escaping Shuttle was a flying Spirit Treasure specializing in speed, Lin Changqing had also taken its defenses into account when he refined it.

Its speed was simply too great. Without adequate defenses, any unexpected situation could cause it to fall apart in an instant.

Thus, the Heaven Escaping Shuttle's defenses were equally formidable. Not only were the materials used to forge it of the highest grade, but it was also protected by a Grand Array and reinforced with all manner of runes. The protective barrier that had blocked the flaming meteor, for instance, could withstand the full-force strike of at least a Second-Tier Saint Realm expert.

"It's a lifeform born within this Purple Extreme Heavenly Fire..."

Su Qingyi and Lin Changqing stood together on the Heaven Escaping Shuttle's deck and immediately spotted the anomaly. A million li away, within the region of exploding flames, an enormous ape-like creature shrouded in blazing fire charged straight toward the Heaven Escaping Shuttle.

"What pure fire-element aura. It's actually a Spirit of the Fire Element. Perfect—I can devour it to enhance my Great Five Elements Technique..."

Lin Changqing gave a cold laugh. Rather than being alarmed by the massive creature charging at him, he was delighted.

Roar! Roar!

At that moment, the Fire Ape had already rushed over. Bathed in flames, its body was like a mountain. With every step, it crossed a hundred thousand li. As it roared furiously, it arrived