Star Domain

The two days passed in the blink of an eye, as countless people eagerly awaited their return.

As the morning sun of the second day poured down from the sky, awakening Sacred Pill City from its slumber, this vast city, which had been relatively calm for the past two days, once again became incredibly hot and bustling!

Countless people, as if drawn by an invisible force, surged out from the streets in all directions, their ultimate destination the direction of the Pill Tower, which symbolized the holy land of Alchemist.

Today is the day when the top ten winners of the Pill Gathering enter the Star Domain to attempt to subdue the legendary Undying Fire — the Three Thousand Burning Flame!

Countless people were filled with irrepressible curiosity and excitement. This Heavenly Flames, which the Pill Tower had painstakingly sealed for many years, could it truly be subdued this time, with the gathering of the continent's top young Yao Tian?

Can Lin Ming, who has triggered Eight-and-a-Half-Colored Pill Lightning, create another miracle?

Outside the Pill Tower, early on, the streets and alleys were already bustling with noise, and throngs of people filled every street and alleyway where the top of the Pill Tower could be seen, the clamor reaching the sky.

As the sun gradually climbed to its peak and its scorching rays enveloped the earth, three figures appeared silently atop the towering Pill Tower, as if by Instantaneous Movement. They then hovered high in the sky, receiving the adoring gazes of countless people below.

These are none other than the Three Pill Tower Heads: Xuan Kongzi, Tian Lei Zi, and Xuan Yi!

"Entering the Star Domain, prepare!"

Xuan Kongzi hovered in the sky, looking down at the surging crowd below. His deep and majestic voice, as if containing some strange magic, resounded clearly throughout the world, instantly suppressing all the noise.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

As soon as Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, the sound of wind breaking rang out one after another. One after another, figures with extraordinary auras rushed over from the temporary residences or viewing stands around the Pill Tower like arrows released from a bow, and then came to a precise stop in the sky in front of the Pill Tower.

Judging from their appearance, they were none other than Lin Ming, Xiao Yan, Old Monster Qing Hua, Cao Ying, Dan Chen, and the other three who made it into the top ten of this Pill Gathering!

Ten figures stood in mid-air, their robes fluttering, each exuding an extraordinary air. They represented the highest level of Alchemist among the younger generation on the continent, and also carried the hopes of countless people for subduing the Three Thousand Burning Flame.

The three Xuan Kongzi, slowly swept their gazes over the ten people.

Unlike in the original story, there were no treacherous individuals like Elder Mu Gu the Soul Hall infiltrating this time. Therefore, Xuan Kongzi's gaze towards everyone was quite kind and expectant, especially when he passed over Lin Ming and Xiao Yan, where the admiration in his eyes was undisguised.

Slowly withdrawing their gazes, Xuan Kongzi and the other two exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

Immediately, the three people's hand seals changed with lightning speed, and a vast and powerful Soul Fluctuation, as boundless as the sea and causing the space to tremble, spread out from their bodies, like three invisible torrents, converging in a certain void in front of the Pill Tower!

Buzz--!

As this terrifying Soul Power was injected, everyone was horrified to see that the originally calm and still void sky suddenly began to fluctuate violently, like boiling water!

Space Distortion, light was folded, as if something was trying to be forced out of it!

A moment later, under the gaze of countless shocked eyes, a spatial gate, about three zhang tall, radiating a pale silver light and with ripples constantly spreading around its edges, slowly and steadily appeared before everyone's eyes!

Beyond the gate lay not the familiar scene, but a deep, dark, unknown space with faint starlight twinkling within, yet radiating a chillingly hot aura! Simply standing outside the gate, everyone could sense an ancient and violent aura originating from Heavenly Flames.

"On this trip, the Great Elder will accompany you into the Star Domain. He will explain the rules to you in detail later..."

Xuan Kongzi glanced at the now-stabilized silver spatial gate, his eyes suddenly sharpening, and his voice becoming serious.

"The Star Domain is fraught with danger. Remember, act according to your capabilities and prioritize your own safety!"

"Now, let's go in..."

As Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, an old man dressed in a simple white robe, with a thin face and eyes as deep as an ancient well, slowly stepped out from the Pill Tower and appeared in front of Lin Ming and the others.

The old man calmly surveyed the ten people, then said indifferently, "I am Qiu Ling, the Pill Tower Grand Elder Qiu Ling Tower. I will be leading you into the Star Domain this time. Remember, once inside, stay close to me and do not act on your own. The Star Domain is spatially chaotic, and the Three Thousand Burning Flame lurk within, fraught with hidden dangers. Anyone who disobeys the rules will have their entry into the Star Domain immediately revoked."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn, and they nodded slightly.

They knew in their hearts that the reason they had the unfathomable Elder Qiu Ling personally lead the way was because the Three Thousand Burning Flame were too terrifying and cunning, and a strong person was needed to guard against any unforeseen events.

As they spoke, the fluctuating silver spatial gate stabilized completely, and the starlight and scorching heat within became increasingly clear.

Let's go.

Seeing this, Elder Qiu Ling exchanged glances with Xuan Kongzi and the other two, a tacit understanding and a hint of admonition flashing in their eyes. Then, without further hesitation, he waved his hand and took the lead, his figure disappearing directly into the silver spatial gate, vanishing in the blink of an eye as if swallowed by the darkness and starlight.

Upon seeing this Lin Ming, Xiao Yan, and the others quickly composed themselves, suppressing their excitement and a hint of nervousness. With a flash, they transformed into streaks of light and followed closely behind, entering the spatial gate one after another.

With a series of slight Spatial Fluctuations, figures disappeared one after another into the light within the door. In less than a minute, eleven people, including Elder Qiu Ling, had completely vanished from the sight of countless tense and expectant gazes.

After the last person entered the spatial gate, the sharp look on Xuan Kongzi's face softened slightly. He surveyed the dark mass of people below with his gaze, then said in a deep voice to Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi beside him, "Be extra careful today. The opening of the Star Domain is no small matter. We must not allow any mishaps."

"Rest assured, all the experts from the Pill Tower have been deployed to key locations throughout Sacred Pill City, ready to be deployed at any time. They will come to our aid immediately should any unforeseen circumstances arise," Tian Lei Zi nodded, his voice steady.

"Besides that, there are also some powerful figures who have good relations with the Pill Tower and are currently attending the ceremony in Sacred Pill City. I have already sent someone to inform them, asking them to keep a close eye on things for us at this crucial moment..." Xuan Yi added softly, her beautiful eyes gleaming with wisdom.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi nodded slightly, feeling somewhat relieved. His gaze returned to the silver spatial gate that was slowly becoming illusory, and he sighed softly, a hint of barely perceptible worry in his voice. "I hope everything goes smoothly... that monstrous fire can be completely eliminated, or a suitable successor can be found, which would put my mind at ease..."

While everyone outside was lost in their own thoughts, Lin Ming, who had just passed through the spatial gate, felt himself enveloped by a powerful Space Power. Before his eyes was a bizarre and surreal scene, as if he had instantly traversed an endless distance.

Once the slight dizziness from the spatial teleportation subsided and my feet touched solid ground again, an indescribable heat surged towards me like a tidal wave! This heat was not the scorching of ordinary flames, but rather carried an ancient and vast quality, like the annihilation of stars and the eternal imperishability of eternity!

At the same time, the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame that had been flowing calmly within his body suddenly became unusually active and intense without warning. It felt as if he had encountered Same Origin Existence, or as if he had encountered a powerful opponent capable of threatening him!

"This feeling..."

Lin Ming's heart pounded, and his eyes flashed with a brilliant light. He was all too familiar with this situation; only when he encountered other Heavenly Flames would the Heavenly Flames within his body exhibit this resonance and agitation!

"This is the location of the Three Thousand Burning Flame... Star Domain!"

He murmured to himself, his voice brimming with barely suppressed excitement.

Lin Ming's gaze almost instinctively fell upon Xiao Yan beside him, only to find that the latter's body was also slightly trembling, his eyes fixed on the endless darkness and starlight ahead, his eyes also filled with an undisguised fervor and solemnity.

Clearly, the new flame within him, which fused three Heavenly Flames, also clearly sensed the presence of the master of this space.

Lin Ming quickly shifted his gaze from Xiao Yan, suppressing the agitation of the Heavenly Flames within his body, and began to carefully examine this legendary "Star Domain".

What came into view was not the fiery world of imagination, but a vast and boundless Void Space. The ground beneath one's feet was not solid, but rather as if standing on transparent glass, allowing one to see the deeper darkness below. And against that endless dark background, countless points of light of varying sizes and flickering brightness were scattered, like stars in the night sky.

However, these "stars" did not emit cold starlight, but rather a constant, scorching light that stung the skin!

The air here seems thick and scorching; with each breath, it feels as if sparks are flying into your lungs. In the distance, occasionally, one can see huge, dark outlines, like mountains, slowly floating—either the concentrated energy of flames or the remnants of stars burned for millennia.

A desolate, ancient, and vast atmosphere, filled with both destruction and rebirth, permeated every corner of this space.

"So this is the Star Domain... It is indeed extraordinary." Lin Ming was shocked. He had only imagined the scene of this place from the descriptions in ancient books before, but seeing it with his own eyes, the dual impact on his vision and soul was far beyond what words could describe.

This is the home ground of the Three Thousand Burning Flame, and also their ultimate goal for this trip!