Breaking the Seal
Although he had been prepared, Lin Ming was still somewhat moved when he actually saw the Fallen Heart Flame Fire Python.
Of course, compared to Jin Feng and Shao Qing, this is much better.
The Formless Fire Python knew that these people were outside the barrier, and that it was still trapped by the Energy Shield on the tower. So, after casually glancing at the group, the python looked away and stared intently at the pitch-black tower spire. There, a circle of black energy, like a curtain, was slowly rotating. The seemingly weak defense actually possessed an extremely terrifying defensive capability.
"Chirp~!"
Gazing at the energy fluctuations at the top of the tower, suddenly, the Formless Fire Python's ferocious mouth opened wide, and an extremely sharp hiss rang out.
With a deafening roar from the invisible fire python, an invisible Sound Wave suddenly spread out, then crashed heavily into the surrounding energy barrier, causing violent ripples to spread across the barrier.
Under the influence of this Sound Wave, many trainees clutched their heads, experiencing excruciating headaches. Fortunately, the Energy Shield provided some protection, and they had all retreated several dozen feet away, preventing the situation from worsening.
The sharp hiss gradually subsided, and the Formless Fire Python opened its massive maw. Instantly, a huge, invisible flame erupted forth!
The moment the invisible flame appeared, even with the energy barrier in place, the temperature suddenly increased dramatically. This forced Lin Ming and the others to use their Dou Qi to envelop their bodies in order to keep the temperature at a suitable level.
The invisible flames shot straight towards the dark energy membrane at the end of the energy barrier, surging along its path and causing varying degrees of distortion in space, resembling wrinkles on clothing.
When the invisible flames and the dark energy membrane came into contact, they did not erupt with the loud noise they had before. Instead, they hissed and emitted smoke, much like boiling oil meeting ice.
Although the dark energy membrane was thin, its defensive power was astonishingly strong. Even when it was scorched by the invisible flames, it remained steadfast. Upon seeing this, the Formless Fire Python let out a sharp hiss again, and bursts of flames spewed out continuously as if without any effort.
Although the dark energy membrane was extremely powerful, it could not last too long under such continuous burning. Therefore, as time went by, the dark energy membrane became thinner and thinner, and more and more illusory, under the watchful eyes of Xiao Yan and the others.
Seeing the dark energy membrane weaken, the Formless Fire Python hissed again, and at the same time, the speed at which it spewed invisible Formless Fire Python increased once more.
As the burning continued, the dark energy membrane grew thinner and thinner, and soon it became almost invisible, clearly on the verge of collapse.
"Retreat quickly!"
Seeing the energy membrane so thin it was almost collapsing, Lin Ming immediately shouted and retreated rapidly.
Judging from the current energy intensity of the Fallen Heart Flame, it has already surpassed the strength of Dou Emperor. In Lin Ming's estimation, even Great Elder Su Qian would not dare to confront the Fallen Heart Flame head-on at this moment.
If the Fallen Heart Flame were to break free now, even the combined strength of Lin Ming and the other two would be insufficient to withstand it. However, the aura of the Heavenly Flames emanating from Lin Ming would be the most delicious thing for the Fallen Heart Flame, which is also Heavenly Flames. Therefore, this food closest to its mouth would undoubtedly be the Fallen Heart Flame's first target, and it would attack Lin Ming immediately.
Jin Feng and Shao Qing could clearly sense the terrifying energy carried by the Formless Fire Python. Therefore, upon seeing Lin Ming retreat, they naturally wouldn't stay behind to be heroes, and immediately followed Lin Ming in retreating as well.
Just after Lin Ming and his two companions retreated, Xiao Yan and Lin Xiuya appeared inside the tower gate. Shortly after they left the tower, more than a dozen figures flashed out from the tower gate, with one of them leading the way—none other than Elder Su Qian.
"Damn it, the seal on the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower is about to break! I don't know what method this thing used this time, but it actually caused its energy to surge." After leaving the tower, seeing the thin energy membrane that was about to dissipate, even with the composure of Dou Zong expert like Su Qian, he was horrified and his voice was somewhat sharp as he screamed.
"Great Elder, what should we do now?" Faced with this situation, an elder immediately asked anxiously.
These people were well aware of the dire consequences that would result from the Fallen Heart Flame breaking through the seal. Therefore, at this moment, these elders were extremely anxious.
Great Elder Su Qian expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, knew that there was no time to hesitate. So, in a split second, he made his decision, waving his hand sharply and shouting, "All elders, follow me immediately! The seal on the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower won't hold for much longer. We can only try to reseal it using the formation left by the Headmaster!"
After saying that, Great Elder Su Qian looked at Lin Ming and the other two in the air and immediately spoke up again, "Lin Ming, you guys come over too. Just pour your Dou Qi into the seal when the time comes."
As Great Elder Su Qian finished speaking, the group of people instantly flashed by, their Wings of Dou Qi fluttering slightly, their figures hovering in mid-air, surrounding the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower.
At this moment, Lin Ming and the others also realized the urgency of the situation, so without saying a word, they flashed and instantly joined the flying formation.
"Release!"
As soon as the formation was complete, Great Elder Su Qian's voice fell instantly. Upon hearing his words, everyone's Dou Qi surged forth.
Facing these dozens of surging Dou Qi, Lin Ming could feel the Energy Shield at the top of the tower instantly extending out strands of energy that quietly spread outwards, connecting with those of them who were emitting Dou Qi.
Upon seeing the group take shape, the Fallen Heart Flame Fire Python within the Energy Barrier began to show signs of repair in the energy membrane that it had been straining and was on the verge of failure.
At this moment, it was well aware that if it waited any longer, with the continued input of these people's Dou Qi, the barrier imprisoning it could be completely repaired.
When that time comes, its long-planned opportunity to break the seal will fail once again. Moreover, having learned its lesson this time, it will be almost impossible to have such an opportunity again in the future. So at this moment, the roar of the Formless Fire Python sword rang out again, and then, the scorching magma column suddenly erupted, and the huge body of the Formless Fire Python crashed into the top of the tower in the erupting magma.