Fire God

Biodata

Appearance

• His entire body is wreathed in flames, burning more fiercely than those surrounding the Phoenix God and Vermilion Bird God 167 169.

Personality

The Fire God takes pride in his legitimate divine position and initially dismisses the idea that a Soul Beast could challenge him. Nevertheless, he admires Yan Buhui’s strength and arrogance enough to offer him a place as his subordinate 168 169.

His confidence does not entirely override his judgment: he acknowledges the danger of Yan Buhui’s Heavenly Flames and states that he will not foolishly confront them head-on. His loyalty to the Asura God King is less flexible. Even after defeat, he refuses to betray the ruler whom he believes guarantees the Seven Elemental Gods a better future 171 178.

Abilities & Skills

Fire Manipulation

The Fire God possesses exceptional control over the fire element, surpassing even the Five Great God Kings in this particular specialty 170 173.

• His flames exceed both Phoenix Flame and Vermilion Bird Flame in power 169.
• The Water God recognizes his power in Yan Buhui’s flames after Yan Buhui absorbs it 173.
• Despite his mastery, his flames cannot overcome Yan Buhui’s Emperor Flame 170 171.

Lie Yan Burns the Heavens

His named divine skill gathers his power into surging, billowing flames 169.

• He raises a hand to concentrate power before unleashing the technique 169.
• He uses it to answer Yan Buhui’s Flame Emperor Seal, which manifests an enormous flame dragon emperor 178 180.

Divine Strength and Durability

The Fire God is described as the strongest Elemental God, although his overall power remains below the God King rank 169.

• The Phoenix God and Vermilion Bird God together are stated to be no match for him 170 175.
• His body withstands considerably more pressure than either of theirs 170 173.
• Yan Buhui nevertheless overwhelms him, leaving him heavily winded after a nearly fatal blow 170.

Relationships

• Water God — His wife and fellow Elemental God. She seeks a life for a life after Yan Buhui kills him 172.
• Asura God King — His superior and the object of his unwavering loyalty. He believes the Seven Elemental Gods can secure their future only under Asura’s leadership 171 177.
• Yan Buhui — An opponent he initially attempts to recruit. Yan Buhui rejects the offer, defeats him, and ultimately kills him after he refuses to abandon Asura 168 170 171.
• Seven Elemental Gods — His fellow righteous deities, presented as counterparts to the Seven Gods of Original Sin 167 169.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Confrontation with Yan Buhui

Yan Buhui identifies the flame-wreathed deity as the First-Level Fire God, recognizing that his flames surpass those of the Phoenix God and Vermilion Bird God. Rather than seeking to inherit the Fire God’s divine position, Yan Buhui intends to kill him. The Fire God offers to accept him as a subordinate, but Yan Buhui bluntly refuses 167 168.

Their confrontation becomes a contest of flame techniques. The Fire God unleashes Lie Yan Burns the Heavens, but Yan Buhui defeats him with his superior flames and challenges his allegiance to the Asura God King 169 170.

Death and Aftermath

The Fire God refuses to betray Asura despite Yan Buhui’s demands. Yan Buhui kills him and absorbs his power, adding it to the powers already taken from the Phoenix God and Vermilion Bird God 171.

His death prompts the Water God to confront Yan Buhui in revenge. During their battle, she recognizes her husband’s familiar flame power in Yan Buhui’s attacks 172 173.

Notable Quotes

“Give up on that idea. I will never betray Lord Asura God King!” 170

“You wouldn't understand. Only under the Asura God King can we Seven Elemental Gods have a better life and future.” 171