Origin of the Exotic Flame, the Exotic Flame That Burns Lifespan!

In the plaza.

As the seven-colored radiance dissipated, aside from the few Dou Huang powerhouses who had perished, the others were all more or less injured. Seeing this, the remaining Dou Huangs realized that the altar on this plaza was simply not something they could covet.

Consequently.

The remaining Dou Huang powerhouses each darted toward the surrounding whirlpools. Since they had already entered, they naturally intended to leave with some benefits. According to what Heaven Eye Pupil Elder had said earlier, the most dangerous place here was this very plaza.

"Young Master, our thanks."

As those Dou Huang powerhouses departed, they cupped their hands toward Shen Shihuang. Had Shen Shihuang not used his staff to block the python's tail and the seven-colored radiance earlier, they might truly have fallen here.

Shen Shihuang looked at the python tails surrounding him, his expression grave, and nodded.

The pair of nine-star Dou Huang powerhouses, who appeared to be twins, also nodded at him in a friendly manner.

Shen Shihuang had some conjectures regarding these twins.

With such strength, combined with the characteristic of being twins.

They were quite famous in the Black-Corner Region. For instance, were they the Gold and Silver Elders whom Han Feng had hired to hold off Great Elder Su Qian when he attempted to seize the Fallen Heart Flame?

After all the Dou Huang powerhouses present had departed.

Heaven Eye Pupil Elder and his two companions did not immediately attend to the Seven-Colored Altar, but instead moved to surround the area not far from Shen Shihuang.

"Kid, are you alright?"

Gai Shentong asked, watching the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python vigilantly.

Seeing these three seniors willing to abandon the altar before them to come to his aid, Shen Shihuang felt a wave of surprise. One had to know that the altar likely held the opportunity for them to break through to the Dou Zun level.

Moreover, this was the Black-Corner Region. Were there any good people in the Black-Corner Region?

Shen Shihuang was not sure.

Most people here would abandon all moral commitments for their own benefit. You might even be run through the heart by a sword from the woman beneath you while sharing a moment of intimacy.

In short.

There was no such thing as order here.

Especially since these three possessed such strength and had lived in seclusion, it was proof enough that they were by no means kind souls when they roamed the Black-Corner Region.

Most importantly.

The strength of the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python was truly terrifying. Even if the three of them joined forces to kill it, it was impossible for them to emerge unscathed.

"The three seniors may proceed to the altar; this Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python does not seem to have any malice toward me," Shen Shihuang shouted from within the coils of the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python.

However.

Even so.

The three still watched the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python with vigilance.

At this moment, Shen Shihuang wanted these three seniors to leave. The flames in the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's mouth were clearly Taisui Flame, and he needed to get to the bottom of this situation. Taisui Flame was different from other Heavenly Flames.

It was the Heavenly Flame that had been with him when he awakened on the Dou Qi Continent.

And now.

To have Taisui Flame appear on the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python was simply inconceivable.

"Gai Shentong, have you noticed? This magical beast really doesn't seem to have any malice toward this kid," Heaven Eye Pupil Elder said after observing for a moment.

Chu Shanwang also wore a look of confusion.

Logically speaking, in Shen Shihuang's current predicament, if the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python had any malice toward him, he would have long since become a corpse.

"In that case, let us finish our business as quickly as possible."

"If we can take this opportunity to break through, this magical beast will be unable to do anything to us!"

Seeing that Shen Shihuang was not in danger, Gai Shentong turned and darted toward the Seven-Colored Altar.

"That makes sense."

As they were now, they truly could not guarantee Shen Shihuang's safety while facing the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python.

The only way was.

To break through to Dou Zun!

As long as one of the three of them could reach the Dou Zun level, the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python would no longer be a threat.

Seeing the three enter the Seven-Colored Altar, Shen Shihuang breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Looking at the python's head, which was mere inches away, Shen Shihuang said, "You possess the strength of a Dou Zun and a powerful ancient bloodline; you should be able to speak, right?"

The Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python did not speak, but continued to exhale Taisui Flame, its eyes seemingly filled with pain.

"Are these flames tormenting you?"

Shen Shihuang guessed.

Indeed.

The Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python nodded at Shen Shihuang.

"You mean, you want me to help you extract the flame inside your body?" Shen Shihuang asked again.

Surprise and joy appeared in the eyes of the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python.

Shen Shihuang understood.

He placed one hand on the head of the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python, and in an instant, he sensed an incredibly familiar aura.

It actually possesses the origin flame of the Taisui Flame inside its body?

Shen Shihuang was stunned.

So,

The Taisui Flame I have now is still not the most complete version?

Just what kind of exotic flame is this Taisui Flame!

Shen Shihuang was bewildered himself.

However, he channeled his power outward, connecting with the Taisui Flame inside the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python.

Whoosh—!

Blazing flames appeared on the head of the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python. Once the black flames emerged, they surged directly into Shen Shihuang's body. In that instant, Shen Shihuang seemed to understand many things.

The Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python had actually survived until today because of the Taisui Flame.

At the same time, to maintain the energy of the Taisui Flame, the flame would constantly drain the strength of the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python, which was why the creature only possessed the strength of a one-star or two-star Dou Zun.

"No wonder."

How could a creature left over from the ancient era only have this much strength? Even if it weren't a Dou Sheng, it should at least be at the peak of the Dou Zun level; the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's strength was completely inconsistent with its origins.

Likewise, the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python relied on the Taisui Flame to survive. Although he didn't know the reason, Shen Shihuang looked toward the Seven-Colored Altar.

Because, The origin seed of the Taisui Flame was inside this Seven-Colored Altar.

"What the—!!"

Shen Shihuang's expression changed drastically.

The Seven-Colored Altar contained the origin seed of the Taisui Flame. Even if it wasn't complete, if it could reduce the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python to this state, then what about Heaven Eye Pupil Elder and the others?

Swish!

Swish!!

While Shen Shihuang was in shock, the Seven-Colored Altar was no longer seven-colored; it had completely transformed into an altar of black flames.

Three figures shot out from within, letting out cries of agony.

"What kind of flame is this? It's actually burning my lifespan!!"

The three of them looked much older than before.

It seemed as if they were on the verge of death at any moment.

The black flames burned on their bodies, yet they didn't damage their physical forms; instead, it was a mysterious phenomenon.

"Burning lifespan?"

Hearing this, Shen Shihuang's heart jolted. Could this be the true power of the Taisui Flame?

Shen Shihuang patted the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python, and the creature's body slowly dispersed. Shen Shihuang unfurled the bone wings on his back and arrived before the three men.

Seeing Shen Shihuang appear, Heaven Eye Pupil Elder actually struck out with a palm toward him: "Kid, get away! This flame is incredibly sinister; it can actually burn away one's lifespan. We three won't last much longer, run away quickly!!"

Though he was pushed back by Heaven Eye Pupil Elder's palm, Shen Shihuang felt not a shred of anger.

"You three old fogies, so you didn't even know what was inside there either!" Shen Shihuang approached them again and said.

Gai Shentong's face was etched with deep wrinkles like ravines, and almost no vitality could be felt within his graying hair.

Even his breathing had become labored.

"Kid, get lost quickly, don't make this old man take action!!" Even as Gai Shentong spoke, it seemed as if he couldn't even manage the next sentence.

He was like an old man in his twilight years.