Seizing the Fourth-Order Spirit Flame

A continuous Crimson Mountain Range stretched out, with huge Fire Cloud floating high in the sky. The temperature here was terrifyingly high, and the void itself was distorted and deformed.

A Golden Escape Light appeared on the distant horizon, then stopped in a flash.

The Escape Light, revealing a golden flying boat that shimmered continuously. Shen Long and Yuan Rui stood atop the Golden Flying Boat.

"Is this the Ten Thousand Fire Valley?"

Shen Long spoke to himself, and following his gaze, one could see a huge valley.

Ten Thousand Fire Valley refers to a general area, not just a single valley.

"There are quite a few fourth-tier Demon Bird here, and the space in some places is not very stable. Once, Nascent Soul Cultivator fought in the depths of Ten Thousand Fire Valley. The aftershocks of the battle shattered the unstable space, triggering Space Storm. They were all caught in the Space Storm and perished."

Yuan Rui reminded him, his expression grave.

Shen Long nodded. Ten Thousand Fire Valley is one of the Seven Great Forbidden Lands in the Gan Yang Realm, so it must be very dangerous.

Yuan Rui made a hand seal, and the Golden Flying Boat flew forward at a slow speed.

Shen Long's Divine Sense was fully activated, and he paid close attention to his surroundings.

After a short while, Yuan Rui spoke up, "Watch your head."

As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of Giant Fireball streaked across the sky and hurtled towards Shen Long and Yuan Rui.

Shen Long roared to the sky, letting out a deafening dragon's cry, and spewed out a Red Sound Wave to meet the attack.

These Giant Fireball collided with the Red Sound Wave and exploded instantly, blooming in the sky like fireworks, unable to get within thirty feet of them.

A piercing whistling sound rang out, and a Red Tornado over a hundred feet tall swept in, threatening to shred them into mincemeat.

Shen Long's right fist shone brightly with red light. He threw a punch, and a Red Giant Fist flashed out, colliding with the Red Tornado. The Red Tornado was as fragile as paper, smashed to pieces by the Red Giant Fist.

A gigantic Li Fire Falcon circled incessantly in the sky, continuously unleashing Law Technique to attack them.

"A fourth-tier early-stage Li Fire Falcon! Hmph, overestimating itself."

Yuan Rui snorted coldly, patted the golden Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, and a golden light flew out, revealing a giant eagle with golden wings and bright feathers.

The Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle, a fourth-tier early-stage creature, is Yuan Rui's Life-Bound Spirit Bird.

The Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky. With a gentle flap of its wings, dozens of Golden Thunder Ball shot out, heading straight for the Li Fire Falcon.

Undeterred, the Li Fire Falcon flapped its wings fiercely, sending dozens of Giant Fireball flying to meet the attack.

The Golden Thunder Ball and the Giant Fireball collided and destroyed each other, unleashing a tremendous explosion. Golden Thunder Light and crimson fire clashed high in the sky, creating rolling shockwaves.

The Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle opened its beak and spat out a beam of golden light, which transformed into a huge Golden Thunder Cloud. The Golden Thunder Cloud rolled and surged, and numerous Golden Arc could be seen. A thick golden lightning bolt ripped through the sky and struck the Li Fire Falcon.

With Li Fire Falcon vanished from its spot, dodging the golden lightning.

As soon as it appeared, a burst of Golden Thunder Light up, and the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle materialized.

The Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle opened its beak and spat out a thick bolt of golden lightning, which struck the Li Fire Falcon Li Fire Falcon, engulfing its body in Golden Thunder Light.

With a powerful flap of its wings, the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle unleashed dozens of Golden Thunder Ball that struck the Li Fire Falcon one after another.

A deafening explosion rang out, and a huge ball of Golden Thunder Light lit up the sky.

After a while, the Golden Thunder Light dissipated, Li Fire Falcon covered in wounds, with bones faintly visible. It emitted a burnt smell, and its head had been pierced by the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle's talons, killing it instantly.

The Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle, clutching the corpse of the Li Fire Falcon, flew back to Yuan Rui's side.

Yuan Rui collected the Essence Soul of the Li Fire Falcon and put its corpse into his Storage Bag.

"Well done."

Yuan Rui praised it, took out an 800-year-old Golden Thunder Grass, and fed it to the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle.

After the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle ate the Golden Thunder Grass, it transformed into a Golden Escape Light and flew into the Spirit Beast Bag.

"Senior Brother Yuan, your Life-Bound Spirit Bird possesses considerable supernatural Divine Ability!"

Shen Long said in an envious tone.

"I poured a lot of resources and effort into cultivating it to the fourth tier, and its Bloodline Purity reached level four."

Yuan Rui looked proud.

He made a hand seal, and the Golden Flying Boat continued to fly forward.

Along the way, they encountered many fire-attribute Demon Beast, mostly of the Third Rank. As they ventured deeper into the Ten Thousand Fire Valley, they encountered more fourth- Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast. Fortunately, they were all in the early stages of the fourth tier, so they didn't need to take action; the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle could handle them.

A day later, the Golden Flying Boat came to a stop. Ahead was a narrow canyon with steep cliffs on both sides. This place had certain limitations on Divine Sense, and Shen Long's Divine Sense could only extend a hundred miles.

"According to the information provided by Junior Nephew Xu, after passing through this canyon, we will soon see an Volcano, and that Fourth-Order Spirit Flame is inside the Volcano."

Shen Long said.

As soon as he finished speaking, a deafening explosion rang out, and a huge ball of black light shot into the sky. Within the black light, a ball of Cyan Fire Light could be vaguely seen.

Shen Long frowned and opened his Divine Sense Divine Sense wide, sensing the auras of two Nascent Soul Cultivator.

A blue Spirit Beast Bag at his waist swayed slightly, and the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove detected the aura of a high-level Ghost Creature.

A streak of Cyan Fire Light appeared in the void ahead, revealing a gigantic Cyan Fire Phoenix radiating terrifying heat.

"Fourth-Order Spirit Flame!"

Yuan Rui asked in surprise.

As soon as the Cyan Fire Phoenix appeared, a ripple spread through the void above its head, and a Jade Bottle shimmering with black light appeared.

Yuan Rui's right index finger emitted a burst of golden light, and with a gentle tap in the air, a beam of golden light shot out, accurately striking the black Jade Bottle Jade Bottle, which flew backward.

A Red Sound Wave wave swept over, quickly passing through the body of the azure Cyan Fire Phoenix Cyan Fire Phoenix, causing it to explode and transform into a large patch of Cyan Flame.

These Cyan Flame slowly coalesced, transforming into an Cyan Fire Phoenix.

As soon as it took shape, a beam of azure light descended from the sky, enveloping the Cyan Fire Phoenix and drawing it into a Cyan Jade Bottle.

A black, ghostly claw appeared above the Cyan Jade Bottle, and a Red Giant Fist shot out, shattering the Black Ghost Claw.

The Cyan Jade Bottle spun around and flew into Shen Long's sleeve.

A gust of cold wind blew by, and Su Liang and Qin Wang appeared, their eyes filled with gloom.

Upon receiving the news, they rushed to Ten Thousand Fire Valley as quickly as possible. After entering the depths of Ten Thousand Fire Valley, they were attacked by several Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast, which delayed them for some time. Just when they were about to capture the Fourth-Order Spirit Flame, it was snatched away by Shen Long.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, return our Fourth-Order Spirit Flame, and we can pretend nothing happened."

Qin Wang frowned and said in a heavy tone.

He and Su Liang were both in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, while Shen Long was only in the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

"Give it back to you? When did Fourth-Order Spirit Flame become yours?"

Shen Long sneered.

"This is the Ten Thousand Fire Valley, not the Hundred Ghosts Sect. Do you really think everything you've set your sights on is yours?"

Yuan Rui sneered, his face full of disdain.

"You're asking for it!"

Su Liang's expression turned cold, and his body emitted a burst of black light, releasing a large amount of Yin Qi. He released a snarling Black Giant Ape, which emanated an astonishing fluctuation of Black Giant Ape Yin Qi. This was a Ghost Creature in the Core Formation Late Stage.

The Black Giant Ape pounded its chest with its arms, roared to the sky, and merged with Su Liang. Su Liang's face withered and its fingernails turned black. This secret technique was similar to the Spirit Attachment Technique of Spirit Controller, but the difference was that the aftereffects of this technique were stronger.

A Green-Faced Fanged Fierce Ghost suddenly appeared, exuding a terrifying aura.

"Hmph, a mere trick."

Yuan Rui looked disdainful, his body radiating golden light as his body swelled up, transforming into a Golden Giant Ape several meters tall, its entire body covered in golden mane.

Heavenly Ape Transformation is cultivated to the tenth level, the cultivator can transform into an ape form and unleash the Spirit Ape Divine Ability to attack enemies.

The Golden Giant Ape opened its mouth and spat out a long, shimmering golden staff—a Law Treasure.

He also released the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle, which circled continuously in the sky, releasing thick bolts of golden lightning to attack Su Liang and Qin Wang.

A large amount of Black Yin Qi surged from Qin Wang's body, engulfing his figure. A series of ghostly wails and howls were heard, and a cold wind blew. Some hideous Ghost Shadow could be seen.

Shen Long did not release the Golden-Winged Wind Peng. Logically speaking, Qin Wang and Su Liang should know about Yuan Rui's Divine Ability, as they had both advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm for many years.

Yuan Rui transformed into Giant Ape, making him impervious to Law Treasure. Qin Wang and Su Liang must have special methods, otherwise they wouldn't dare to accept the challenge.

"Senior Brother Yuan, be careful. They might have powerful trump cards, like Spirit Treasure."

Shen Long transmitted his voice to Yuan Rui.

As soon as the words were spoken, a ripple appeared in the void above the Golden Giant Ape's head, and a ghostly claw wrapped in black mist appeared and slapped towards the Golden Giant Ape.

The Golden Giant Ape reacted quickly, roaring to the sky and unleashing a Golden Sound Wave that shattered the Black Ghost Claw.

The Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle opened its beak and spat out a thick bolt of golden lightning, heading straight for Qin Wang.

The golden lightning disappeared into the Black Yin Qi, like mud entering the ocean. The Black Yin Qi dissipated, and Qin Wang vanished.

The next moment, a cold wind swept through the void behind Yuan Rui, and Qin Wang appeared. Strictly speaking, it was a Fierce Ghost that looked very much like Qin Wang.

The Fierce Ghost has a pair of Black Bat Wings on its back, a blue face with fangs, and sharp, jet-black fingernails; Ghost-Descending Technique.

As soon as the Fierce Ghost appeared, a Golden Thunder Light lit up the top of the Golden Giant Ape's head, and the Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle appeared.

As soon as it appeared, the Golden Giant Ape reverted to its original form, transforming into Yuan Rui's appearance. The Golden-Winged Thunder Eagle immediately merged with Yuan Rui, and a pair of Golden Feather Wings grew from its back. With a gentle flap, it disappeared from the spot.

"Junior Brother Su, be careful."

Qin Wang reminded him.

As soon as he finished speaking, a Golden Thunder Light appeared behind the Black Giant Ape, Yuan Rui appeared, holding a Golden Long Staff.

He opened his mouth and spat out a thick bolt of golden lightning, which struck the Black Giant Ape Black Giant Ape, enveloping its body in Golden Thunder Light.

Yuan Rui swung his Golden Long Staff straight at the Golden Thunder Light. With a muffled thud, the Black Giant Ape was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the cliff. A large amount of rubble tumbled down, and dust billowed.