Li Bufan withdrew his hand, and the Great Sun Golden Yang Flame in its golden crow form returned to the Creation Cauldron.
His face was somewhat pale, and his breathing had quickened.
"Brother Li!"
Gu Moxie was the first to rush over. Violet-white lightning burst beneath his feet, sending a ring of ripples across the sea.
He caught Li Bufan by the arm, his gaze fixed on his face.
"How are you? That move just now-"
Wen Qinglian and Meng Xinghe followed close behind, landing beside Li Bufan.
Wen Qinglian had already put away her Azure Longsword, but her fingers were still trembling slightly.
She had felt the might of that violet flame most keenly.
The power within those flames had already surpassed the bounds of the Cave-Heaven Realm. It burned on the level of the soul, silently and without a trace, yet it could incinerate the souls of all living beings.
"Junior brother, does that move come with any dangerous restrictions?"
Li Bufan shook his head and gently pushed away Gu Moxie's supporting hand. The vital energy drawn in by his circulating cultivation technique had already replenished most of the Spirit Force he had expended.
"Senior sister, I'm fine."
Gu Moxie remained worried, his brows tightly furrowed. "Brother Li, you didn't burn your Origin Essence again, did you? That violet flame was stronger than any move you've used before. If you tapped into your Golden Core Origin Essence again, don't hide it from us."
Li Bufan looked at Gu Moxie. Seeing the genuine concern in his eyes warmed his heart. "Rest assured, Brother Gu. I'm fine. I only used that move to test an idea."
A trace of curiosity flashed through Meng Xinghe's eyes. "Oh? What idea, Brother Li?"
Li Bufan did not answer immediately. He walked over to