In that instant!!
The entire world of the Magma Secret Realm underwent a dramatic transformation.
The scorching sea of lava vanished, replaced by magnificent ancient cities, visions of the pinnacle of martial arts, visions of heart-rending grief at the loss of loved ones, visions of supreme power and authority, with endless resources and dominion over the continent. Layer upon layer of illusory scenes, each striking at the deepest desires and obsessions of the heart, enveloped Xiao Yan, trying to sink his soul completely into them and turn him into a puppet at their mercy.
Back then, Xiao Chen had nearly become trapped in this very illusion, never to escape for all eternity.
The instant he saw the illusion take shape, he cried out urgently, "Xiao Yan, quickly focus and guard your soul! This illusion is the most insidious kind. If you lose yourself, all your cultivation will go to waste!"
Xiao Yan merely smiled at his words, paying no heed to the illusion.
Ever since awakening his Innate Great Sun Sacred Body, his body had been supremely yang and pure, making it difficult for any evil illusion to approach him. On top of that, the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade had nourished his soul for years, and he had taken numerous precious soul-forging treasures to temper it. His soul's foundations now far surpassed those of an ordinary Early Six-Star Dou Sheng. Common illusions and illusion techniques could not shake him in the slightest.
Two brilliant beams of golden light suddenly flashed in his eyes, and his immense soul power swept out in every direction like a surging river.
"Break!"
In the space of a single breath, the layers of disorienting illusions shattered like glass and collapsed. The entire secret realm once again returned to its original appearance, with lava churning everywhere.