Scorching of the Left Arm

Chen Rui did not move. The black flames of the Black Phoenix Domain contained an eerie aura capable of devouring life force and spiritual power. Any action, even a thought formed in the mind, consumed far more power than usual. Over time, the burden it inflicted would be tremendously alarming. And this was merely the Black Phoenix Domain's superficial power.

Strangely, Chen Rui felt an inexplicable, peculiar force arise within his body, entering a bizarre state of harmony with the Black Phoenix Domain. Not only was he unaffected by its negative effects, he even felt a sense of warmth, as though this terrifying domain were a comfortable nest.

Was it the power of Nirvana within his body? Or was it because of that "Fire Phoenix Sacred Mark"?

The Fire Phoenix Sacred Mark could reduce fire damage by 90%, with a 10% chance of complete immunity. But the flames of the Black Phoenix Domain were not purely fire-elemental power... Chen Rui was somewhat puzzled, but he had no time to think further because of the four golden humanoid figures around him.

These humanoid figures stood roughly two meters tall. Their eyes gleamed with faint red light, their facial features were somewhat blurred, and their bodies were engraved with strange, totem-like patterns.

This was not Chen Rui's first time seeing such figures. Back in Crystal Valley, it had been four top-grade Golden Puppets that sent Azgalo, a peak-stage Devil Emperor, fleeing in disgrace. Now, not only did he have to face the Black Phoenix Domain and four Golden Puppets, but also Catherine, whose strength had risen to an even greater level.

The four Golden Puppets had already surrounded him. The Asmodeus Royal Family's War Puppet talent was renowned throughout the Demon Realm. These puppets were crafted using the power of their own