Colossus
The so-called Star Domain is not naturally formed, but rather an independent small space that Space-Tearing by the Three Great Heads of Pill Tower with their extraordinary cultivation.
This man-made space is naturally far inferior to strange places like the Pill Realm or the Land of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, which have been passed down from ancient times and are connected to the origin of the continent. Overall, it looks quite desolate and monotonous.
The surroundings were an endless void of darkness, with only a faint, scorching gray mist drifting through the air. Faintly, a few faint lights seeped into this enclosed space from who-knows-where, making it not completely dark, but filled with a sense of coldness and loneliness.
At this moment, Xiao Yan, who had just entered this place, seemed to be curious about the faint light. He casually made a grasping motion in the air, and a wisp of light fell into his palm.
Upon touching it, he felt not the warmth he had expected, but rather a strange, icy coolness. His eyes narrowed slightly as he sensed the unique energy fluctuations within the light, and he murmured, "This is... the light of stars?"
"Good."
The Elder Qiu Ling leading the way didn't turn around; his voice came calmly.
"This Star Domain was built upon Spatial Rift, and it cannot completely prevent the penetration of external Star Power. However, during the day, the Star Power is weakest due to the influence of sunlight, making it relatively safe. Therefore, we can only choose this time to enter..."
Upon hearing this, everyone seemed to realize something. They then remembered that the Three Thousand Burning Flame, also known as the "Starry Sky Fire" or the "Undying Fire," were not born from the Earth's core, but rather were created by condensing the Cosmic Star Power!
As long as the Star Power continues, it will almost certainly be immortal!
In this world, the Star Power is almost omnipresent and rarely disappears completely. Even during the day, stars still exist in the sky, but their power is masked by the sunlight and is relatively weak. The reason for entering at this time is to weaken the power of the Three Thousand Burning Flame to some extent.
"Stay close to me, don't get separated."
The Elder Qiu Ling waved his hand and gave a solemn reminder.
"This Star Domain exists within an unstable Spatial Rift, with a complex internal structure. In some places, the spatial barriers are extremely weak, even directly connecting to the Void Space outside. If you're unlucky enough to stumble in, unless you're Dou Sheng Expert, you'll be instantly torn to shreds by the Spatial Turbulence. You should understand the consequences."
As soon as he finished speaking, he moved, transforming into a blurry shadow and swiftly heading towards the endless darkness and cold starlight ahead.
Upon seeing this, Lin Ming, Xiao Yan, and the others were all alarmed and dared not be negligent in the slightest. They hurriedly mobilized their internal Dou Qi and followed closely.
The area of Star Domain is said to be smaller than that of the vast Pill Realm, but that is only in relative terms.
Only when they were actually flying through it did they truly feel its vastness.
Judging from their current flight speed and direction, the area of this Star Domain is probably no smaller than the enormous Sacred Pill City! This can be seen from the fact that after they had been flying for almost the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, all they could see was emptiness, with no boundaries in sight.
However, despite flying for so long, they still hadn't seen their final target— the Three Thousand Burning Flame —but they could feel more and more clearly that the surrounding temperature was steadily increasing!
Later, those with slightly weaker strength, such as Song Qing, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen, began to sweat and their breathing became rapid. They had to summon their internal Dou Qi to form a protective Dou Qi around their bodies in order to barely withstand the omnipresent high temperature.
In contrast, Lin Ming and Xiao Yan appeared much more composed. Both of them possessed Heavenly Flames protecting their bodies, giving them a level of resistance to high temperatures far beyond that of ordinary people.
A faint purplish-red aura swirled around Lin Ming, easily dissolving the intense heat; white-blue flames occasionally flickered on Xiao Yan's body, insulating him from the high temperature.
The group flew swiftly through this desolate and lifeless space, and some time passed.
At this moment, apart from Lin Ming, Xiao Yan, the leading Elder Qiu Ling, and the powerful Old Monster Qing Hua, who still hadn't used their Dou Qi to protect themselves and seemed to be handling the situation with ease, everyone else was already enveloped by the powerful Dou Qi light. The temperature here had reached a rather terrifying level, and even the space itself showed a subtle sense of distortion.
During the flight, Lin Ming's gaze was like lightning, shooting straight into the dark depths of the distant horizon, when suddenly a thought struck him!
The Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame within his body surged and surged violently and agitated without warning in that instant!
The feeling was as if a sleeping king had sensed the awakening of another powerful being, accompanied by an intense desire to challenge and a devouring instinct! This intense reaction, originating from the Heavenly Flame Origin, was something Lin Ming had never experienced before in all the years since he obtained the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame!
At the same time, the Elder Dragon Seal hidden in his palm also began to heat up slightly, emitting a clear pulling force!
"This feeling... seems to be coming soon..." Lin Ming's eyes instantly sharpened like knives, and a thought flashed through his mind.
Just as Lin Ming's Heavenly Flames resonated with the Dragon Seal, Xiao Yan's face also suddenly shone with astonishing brilliance. He licked his dry lips, his eyes filled with undisguised drooling and extreme desire. The Fused Exotic Fire within him was also giving him clear guidance!
Although the others did not have the ability to sense such a rare object as Heavenly Flames, as high-level Alchemist or powerful individuals, their Soul Perception was extremely sharp.
At this moment, they could all clearly sense that the already extremely high temperature around them was suddenly increasing at an alarming rate! An ancient, violent, and scorching pressure that made their souls tremble was spreading from ahead!
At that moment, everyone understood that their final destination, the legendary abode of the Undying Fire, was... close to being reached!
Just as everyone's vigilance was quietly raised to the highest level, a burst of extremely hot and dazzling light suddenly appeared from the depths of that distant Void Space, like the sun rising in the darkness!
The light was so intense and pure, it seemed to have gathered all the light and heat in the world, instantly illuminating this cold and desolate Star Domain as if it were daytime! The intense light caused everyone's eyes to squint slightly, and they felt a stinging sensation.
"We've arrived! Everyone, cheer up!"
The Elder Qiu Ling suddenly stopped, turned around sharply, and his sharp, hawk-like gaze swept over everyone behind him. His voice was as cold as ice, carrying an unquestionable authority.
"Remember my words! Anyone who acts out of line, attempts to disturb or act without authorization, endangering the public, I have the right... to execute them on the spot!"
These chilling words, filled with Killing Intent, were like a cold wind, causing everyone, including Song Qing and Cao Ying, to shiver and quickly regain their composure, daring not to make the slightest move.
After saying this, Qiu Ling slowed down slightly, his figure slowly drifting towards the core area of the blinding light ahead. Lin Ming, Xiao Yan, and the others behind him also held their breath, suppressing their excitement and tension, and quickly followed.
As they drew closer, the blinding, all-encompassing light gradually magnified and became clearer in their vision. And when they pierced through the dense halo and saw the object at the core of the light—
"Gurgle!"
Everyone, including the resolute Lin Ming and Xiao Yan, froze for a moment! Their throats bobbed uncontrollably as they swallowed, their eyes filled with a profound and soul-stirring shock!
Within the light, there was not the flame they had imagined, but... a colossal Giant Dragon beyond description!
The Giant Dragon's entire body was a dark color, as if it were forged from cooled star lava, and at a glance, one could not see the end of its body!
It lay there silently in the void, its body winding like an ancient mountain range stretching across the starry sky! The Giant Dragon's enormous eyes were tightly closed, as if it had fallen into an eternal slumber.
However, what is most awe-inspiring is that a strange, Purple-Black Flame is burning around the surface of this unimaginably enormous Giant Dragon!
The flames were not fierce or ostentatious; instead, they clung to the dragon scales like a viscous liquid, burning and flowing silently. As the flames rose and flickered, the surrounding space presented a terrifying spectacle of constant distortion, collapse, and reorganization, all visible to the naked eye!
In the vast void, Giant Dragon coiled, its Heavenly Flames flowing like its bloodline, constantly seeping out from its massive body, burning tirelessly and endlessly, exuding a terrifying aura of antiquity, immortality, destruction, and life!
This vast, magnificent scene, which surpasses the limits of ordinary people's understanding, is enough to make anyone who sees it feel an indescribable shock and a sense of insignificance from the bottom of their heart!
Standing before this colossal structure, they felt like dust before a mountain, or ants gazing at the sky. A tremendous sense of oppression, stemming from the difference in their Life Level and power, made many of them feel weak in the knees, almost trembling uncontrollably.
"This... this... is this the true form of the Three Thousand Burning Flame...?"
The silence lasted for a long while before someone finally spoke, their voice trembling slightly.
Although the Flame Giant Dragon now had its eyes closed as if it were asleep, the intense Dragon Might and vast Fire Energy permeating every inch of space pressed down on everyone's hearts as if they were real, making it difficult to breathe.
Lin Ming was also stunned for a moment by the awe-inspiringly massive form of the Three Thousand Burning Flame, his pupils slightly contracting.
However, he was, after all, Eighth-Rank Alchemy Grandmaster Soul Power had reached the Spirit Realm Grand Perfection. His willpower was far stronger than that of ordinary people, and he had also ridden the equally enormous body of the Ancient Void Dragon Hei Qing. Therefore, he quickly recovered from his initial shock.
However, after regaining his senses, the light in his eyes did not diminish; instead, it became even brighter and more excited, a burning intensity like that of someone seeing their ultimate prey!
"Such a massive body, such pure and vast Star Fire... No wonder it's known as the Undying Fire Three Thousand Burning Flame!" Lin Ming roared inwardly. The Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame within his body seemed to sense Lin Ming's fighting spirit and burned even more fiercely.