The Holy Fire Sacrifice was no less important to the Fire Spirit Clan than the Dan God Sacrifice was to the Dan God Clan.
However, unlike the Dan God Sacrifice, which invited numerous alchemists to participate in order to spur its clansmen onward, the Fire Spirit Clan had always kept its Sacred Fire and methods strictly to itself.
Although the Fire Spirit Clan's Sacred Fire was renowned throughout the Great Thousand World, the Fire Spirit Clan Leader, a genuine Heaven Sovereign, was no mere figurehead.
Even other Heaven Sovereigns would not provoke an ancient force with a long history over a flame that was of little use to them.
Thus, at an internal event such as the Holy Fire Sacrifice, only races with close ties to the Fire Spirit Clan, such as the Red Dragon Clan, were qualified to participate.
On the platform, many powerful figures raised their cups in celebration. Yet the First Elder of the Red Dragon Clan, who had come as usual, could not conceal the sorrow on his face.
"First Elder of the Red Dragon Clan, why the long face? Have a drink for now."
Several Fire Spirit Clan elders who were quite familiar with him approached, speaking with smiles.
"Mm—what you say is right."
The First Elder of the Red Dragon Clan merely nodded stiffly. Even so, his mood showed no real improvement.
The Fire Spirit Clan elders exchanged glances. Naturally, they understood what weighed on his heart. One of them gave a soft cough and said, "First Elder, are you still troubled by the disaster brought about by the Fire Domain?"
Since it had already been pointed out, the First Elder of the Red Dragon Clan no longer hid it. He merely let out a long sigh and said bitterly,
"Alas! The Third Elder,