Beneath Fentian Volcano.
A terrifying aura radiated from Liu Xi as he sat cross-legged in the lava with casual ease. Ripples spread outward from him, carrying a sense of majesty that stood above heaven and earth.
At a certain moment, just as Liu Xi's aura surged to its peak, he suddenly opened his eyes. Azure Flame swirled within them, seeming ready to burst forth.
In an instant, the Azure Flame receded, replaced by a pair of profound black pupils.
"Phew~"
Liu Xi let out a long breath, a faint smile curving his lips as the violent aura around him abruptly vanished.
"Saint Grade truly is an entirely new world. Only after genuinely breaking into this realm can one understand just how powerful the Saint Grade is."
"But only upon reaching this realm does one realize that, though it seems like the peak, the road ahead has actually come to an end..."
Liu Xi rubbed his brow.
"By all reason, I should now devote myself to sensing the Azure Vault Ranking. As long as I leave my full name upon it, I can successfully transcend it and break through to the next realm..."
"But is that kind of breakthrough truly what I want? I have cultivated to my current realm by following the memories, seeking advantage and avoiding harm. Should I now follow the established path, or... gamble on a slim hope of true transcendence!"
A flicker of madness passed through Liu Xi's eyes before he closed them again, his consciousness sinking directly into his body.
Within the boundless sea of flames, Liu Xi walked forward step by step. He did not know how long he walked until he reached the most hidden place within his body.
Liu Xi looked up and saw a green seed floating in midair. Pale Azure