Myriad Flames Submit, Magma Opens the Way

Cao Ying stood at the edge of the blasted-open stone cavern, looking down at the magma bubbling endlessly below. "That Heavenly Flame is beneath the magma. I can sense that incredibly explosive power!"

Previously, with so much magma separating them, she naturally would not have been able to sense it. But after cultivating the Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi...

Combined with her Spirit Realm soul, her perception of flames truly allowed her to sense it clearly.

As Cao Ying's words fell.

Medusa could not help glancing at her.

She could clearly sense the violent, scorching energy deep within the magma, but that was because the Yin Cold bloodline of the Snake People Clan was exceptionally sensitive to extreme heat.

Yet Cao Ying could sense it so clearly as well?

Was this the foundation of a top genius from the Pill Pagoda?

Noticing Medusa's probing gaze.

The corners of Cao Ying's lips curled up slightly, and a trace of barely perceptible pride flashed through her naturally bewitching eyes.

She spoke as if casually, "What is so difficult about sensing a Heavenly Flame? Among the Betrothal Gifts Husband gave me was a cultivation method called the Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi.

It must be a cultivation method beyond the Heaven Tier.

Commanding Myriad Flames is nothing remarkable. Naturally, its perception of all flames under heaven far surpasses that of ordinary people."

Her tone carried an entirely natural air of boastfulness.

The moment the words left her mouth, even she froze slightly.

Since when had Cao Ying become so... fond of showing off in front of others, especially showing off the things Shen Wen had given her?

This behavior, almost like a declaration of ownership, stirred an unfamiliar sense of shyness and awkwardness in her heart.

Yet when she saw Medusa's peerless face and seductive aura.

That slight awkwardness was suppressed by an inexplicable impulse.

Upon hearing this, Medusa merely withdrew her gaze indifferently, feeling rather speechless inside.

She had no romantic feelings for Shen Wen. At this moment, her thoughts were entirely occupied by the future of the Snake People Clan.

She truly could not understand Cao Ying's sudden and subtle hostility toward her.

When had Medusa ever needed to care about such petty romantic entanglements?

At the side, Dan Chen lowered her eyes slightly upon hearing Cao Ying's words, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes.

She could feel the quiet affection growing within her for Shen Wen with every passing day.

But Sister Ying was Shen Wen's rightful wife, and she treated Dan Chen like a sister...

This hidden affection left her somewhat flustered and guilty, and she could only lower her head further.

As for Qing Lin, the youngest among them, she stared at Shen Wen with worship-filled eyes containing three Green dots.

In her simple mind, Young Master had not only saved her from suffering, but was also so powerful that he could casually give away such an incredible cultivation method.

He truly was the best and most amazing person in the world.

"So what if we can sense it?"

Medusa's even more alluring voice broke the brief silence as she looked toward the churning crimson magma.

"Who knows where exactly the Heavenly Flame is? Are we supposed to endure the magma's heat and search for it by diving in?"

Her words reminded everyone that this was indeed a difficult problem.

Cao Ying frowned slightly. Although her Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi could command Myriad Flames and protect herself, perhaps even Shen Wen as well.

If she had to travel through such terrifying magma for a long time while also protecting others, she would be unable to sustain it.

She instinctively looked toward Shen Wen.

With a touch of selfishness, she said, "My Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi can protect Husband and me, but if I have to account for others as well, I fear it will be difficult to maintain for long."

Between the lines, she subtly framed this descent into the magma as a "world for two" for herself and Shen Wen, unwilling to have outsiders disturb them.

Naturally, Shen Wen understood Cao Ying's underlying meaning. Looking at her bewitching profile, with its hint of petty calculation, he found it rather amusing.

But he had other plans.

Besides, he still had to lure out the Two-headed Fire Spirit Snake and see whether Qing Lin could awaken the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

He stepped forward, his gaze sweeping across the roiling magma before him, and said calmly, "No need to worry. This little magma cannot stop us."

As soon as he spoke, a thought stirred in his mind, and the Flame Ancestral Talisman within his Sea of Consciousness suddenly lit up!

Though he could not completely wield the Flame Ancestral Talisman, using just a fraction of its power—

An aura that stood above all flames in the world spread from Shen Wen's body.

In an instant, a miraculous scene unfolded.

The crimson magma ahead, which had originally churned violently and radiated scorching Heatwaves.

Seemed to have encountered its natural nemesis and sovereign. Its restless energy instantly calmed, and like obedient subjects, it voluntarily parted to either side!

"Splash..."

As the magma flowed, a passage wide enough for several people to walk abreast appeared before them. It was formed from solidified dark-red lava and extended straight downward.

On both sides of the passage, the scorching magma continued to flow slowly, yet it was blocked by an invisible force and could not cross even an inch, forming strange barriers like magma waterfalls.

The searing heat abruptly diminished. Though the passage remained hot, it was now within a tolerable range.

"Th-This is?!"

Cao Ying's beautiful eyes widened. Though she knew Shen Wen possessed many methods, she had never expected him to command magma so effortlessly!

The Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi he had given her was about command.

But what Shen Wen displayed now was more akin to dominion!

Dan Chen covered her little mouth, her clear eyes filled with shock.

For the first time, undisguised astonishment appeared on Medusa's cold, beautiful face. Her Pale Purple Snake Eyes stared tightly at Shen Wen, as though she wished to see through him.

This method of controlling fire had completely surpassed the limits of her understanding.

Just how many secrets was this man hiding?

Even Qing Lin, who had complete faith in Shen Wen, covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes shining brightly.

"What are you so surprised about? Once you fully master the Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi, even the power of your Dou Qi will rival that of Heavenly Flames."

Shen Wen spoke blandly.

After all, it was a cultivation method from the world of Mortal's Journey to Immortality. Its upper limit was certainly far higher than that of Dou Qi.

Cao Ying had already held immense expectations for the Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi.

But according to Shen Wen, she had only touched upon the tiniest fraction of its power.

Could Shen Wen's ancestors have been more than merely Dou Di?

Cao Ying swallowed. Though Dou Di had not appeared for many years, everyone knew that Dou Di was not truly the limit.

There were also the mysterious legends of Dou Di shattering the void and ascending to higher worlds.

Could Shen Wen's ancestors have been people like that?

If so, then perhaps foreseeing the future was not such a difficult feat for people of that level?

The five of them slowly descended along the magma passage.

All around them, crimson magma flowed slowly, restrained by an invisible force on either side of the passage like two moving walls of fire.

Qing Lin looked at the magma on both sides, which resembled walls yet continued flowing slowly, and her little heart pounded wildly.

She feared that those scorching "walls" would suddenly collapse and pour down upon them.

Instinctively, she moved closer to the figure beside her who made her feel safest, her small hand unconsciously grasping the corner of Shen Wen's robe.

Shen Wen noticed her nervousness. Lowering his head and seeing her pale little face, he could not help smiling.

He casually pulled her to his side and said warmly, "Don't be afraid. As long as I'm here, this thing won't fall."

His words seemed to carry a strange magic. Qing Lin looked up at his smiling profile.

The fear in her heart immediately dissipated by more than half. She nodded firmly and said softly, "Mm. Qing Lin isn't afraid."

On the other side, Cao Ying took in the entire scene. Her Bewitching Eyes narrowed slightly, and her red lips curled down almost imperceptibly.

Her graceful steps shifted as she walked to Shen Wen's other side. Extremely naturally, she reached out and looped her arm around his free arm.

Her entire delicate body nearly pressed against him as she spoke with a smile, her voice carrying a deliberately sweet softness.

"Husband~ This is, after all, a place where a Heavenly Flame is nurtured. Danger is everywhere. Isn't it too dangerous to bring little Qing Lin down here?

What if something unexpected happens later? We might not be able to look after her."

Feeling his arm sink deep into soft valleys, Shen Wen felt his spirits brighten considerably.

There were not many chances to make a Demoness jealous. It seemed he would have to create more of a sense of crisis for this tsundere girl in the future.

I'm not forcing her to do this!

Shen Wen was just about to explain why he had brought Qing Lin down when Qing Lin, tucked against his side, suddenly stiffened.

Her Green Eyes abruptly contracted, and the three tiny Green dots deep within her pupils began spinning rapidly out of control!