Chapter 2726 - 2702: Death Flame

Chapter 2726: Chapter 2702: Death Flame

Chapter 2702: Death Flame

Lin Feng and the Azure Flame Frost Tiger walked side by side into the city. He ignited the Eternal Divine Flame, bringing a glimmer of light in the darkness as they moved forward. However, he noticed that the atmosphere of this city was vastly different from that of the village. Sparse passersby on the street showed expressions of terror upon seeing Lin Feng and the Azure Flame Frost Tiger, as if they were witnessing a monster.

It’s no wonder; this area was already in the central part of the Frost Highland, where humans were a rarity, and a creature like the Azure Flame Frost Tiger would frighten anyone. Just as they were looking for a place to rest, a soldier appeared before Lin Feng and the Azure Flame Frost Tiger.

The soldier communicated with Lin Feng through spiritual power. Though he had never seen a human before, the City Lord had instructed that Lin Feng be invited, so he politely said, "The City Lord invites you."

Lin Feng thought about it and nodded. He was so unique, especially bringing such a demon beast into the city, he assumed he must have been noticed by the City Lord right after entering.

Following the soldier, Lin Feng and the Azure Flame Frost Tiger arrived at a large house made of black stone. Lin Feng let the Azure Flame Frost Tiger wait at the door while he entered alone. As soon as he stepped into the room, he felt an extremely powerful pressure. The room was empty except for layers of black steps, at the end of which, an elder was watching Lin Feng from afar.

This elder also had the appearance of the Alien Race, but with sapphire-blue eyes. Lin Feng realized that sapphire-blue eyes equated to a Divine Venerable among humans, which is why the elder’s aura felt so formidable.

The elder took the initiative to ask Lin Feng, "Friend, what brings you to the Frost Highland?"

"Experience," Lin Feng replied simply. He could tell this elder had a reason for asking. This city probably wasn’t the main city, as the Azure Flame Frost Tiger had mentioned it was still far away, but this city seemed far better than tribal areas and might provide valuable information.

The City Lord looked at Lin Feng, understanding that those who could enter the interior of the Frost Highland must possess extraordinary strength, especially someone with a giant demon beast. As the City Lord, he had to personally address the situation and inquire about any ulterior motives. So he asked Lin Feng, "The Frost Highland is nothing but an endless icy plain; surely you have a purpose."

Lin Feng felt that the City Lord misunderstood his intentions and replied, "I have two Alien Race treasures and came here to figure out their origins."

As he spoke, Lin Feng retrieved an Alien Race book from his space and handed it to the City Lord. The moment the City Lord saw the book, he instantly perceived the Power of Death emanating from it and asked Lin Feng with wide eyes, "Where did you get this book?"

"I found it in a relic in the Southern Seas. The skeleton there should be of the Alien Race," Lin Feng said, handing the ring to the elder as well.

The moment the City Lord saw the ring, his expression turned to one of terror, yet he said nothing.

Seeing this, Lin Feng immediately asked, "Do you know the origins of this book and ring, Senior?"

"No, no, no, I don’t know." The elder, upon seeing the ring marked with the emblem of one of the six Prominent Families’ leaders, realized it meant the ring’s owner had perished in the Southern Seas. But he was unsure which family the symbol belonged to, given the distance from the main city.

"Where can I find answers?" Lin Feng pursued, confused as to why the elder was so frightened by the ring.

"You need to go to the main city. To find relevant clues, you must look for the six prominent families." The elder shook his head, unwilling to involve himself in the matter and thinking it best for Lin Feng to leave quickly.

Understanding the City Lord’s implication, Lin Feng said no more and left the house, mounting the Azure Flame Frost Tiger to depart the small city.

Sitting on the Azure Flame Frost Tiger’s back, Lin Feng decided to fly directly to the main city to uncover the truth. He was now certain that the book and ring he possessed belonged to a leader of a main city, who left the Frost Highland for the Southern Seas, only to die there.

With these thoughts, Lin Feng urged the Azure Flame Frost Tiger to speed up. But as they flew over an icy mountain, Lin Feng noticed a tremendous black fog rising from it, as though the mountain were about to erupt. He asked, "What is this place?"

The Azure Flame Frost Tiger explained to Lin Feng, "This is an active volcano. I’ve never gone near it because, even at this altitude, I can feel the heat emanating from it, which I cannot bear."

Upon hearing the Tiger’s words, Lin Feng became curious. The Frost Highland was entirely covered in ice and snow, yet there was an active volcano among it. The temperature difference between the volcano and the frigid environment was stark, suggesting a special existence here. He wanted to investigate and told the Azure Flame Frost Tiger, "Drop me off at a distance; I’ll go and take a look."

Since Lin Feng had said so, the Azure Flame Frost Tiger found a clearing and placed Lin Feng down, waiting in place for him.

Lin Feng used Thousand Miles in One Step to reach the edge of the volcano’s crater. Observing the billowing black smoke, it appeared that the volcano had erupted recently. He sensed an extraordinary power inside the volcano attracting him.

After contemplating, Lin Feng gathered the Eternal Divine Flame around him and leaped into the volcano, plunging towards the bottom like a flame himself. The further he descended, the more rapidly the temperature rose, to the point where even enveloped by the Eternal Divine Flame, he found it difficult to withstand.

Just as he was about to fall into the lava at the volcano’s base, Lin Feng halted, suspending above it. The blood-red lava churned beneath him, releasing layers of heat, amidst which appeared a small cluster of black flame.

Death Flame?

Lin Feng stared in surprise; he had read in a book that the fourth-ranked among the thirteen Heaven and Earth Strange Fires was the Death Flame, named as such because of its black color, a sinister flame specifically used to dissolve human bones.

He truly didn’t expect this Heaven and Earth Strange Fire to be atop the Frost Highland. Encountering it meant he was destined to tame this Death Flame. Previously, he had managed to tackle the second-ranked Indestructible Flame, so the Death Flame should be easier to handle.

Then Lin Feng slowly approached the Death Flame, but upon seeing a faint black barrier surrounding it, it was no wonder he couldn’t feel the heat from the Death Flame. Without further thought, he charged into the barrier.

"Boom!"

As Lin Feng stepped into the barrier, the Death Flame transformed from a small black spark into a towering black flame over ten feet high, engulfing everything in darkness, suffocatingly oppressive. The black flame morphed into a black demon’s shadow, lunging at Lin Feng.

What on earth is happening?

Lin Feng’s first instinct was to retreat. He swiftly flashed outside the barrier, and as soon as he left, the flame reverted to its original form.

This was extraordinarily strange. Could it be that the flame transforms only when sensing an intruder? Is this truly the Death Flame?

Standing outside the barrier, Lin Feng pondered. Previously, when taming the Indestructible Flame, he merely had to endure until the Heaven and Earth Strange Fire accepted him, but for some reason, he felt that this Death Flame was different from the others.

Forget it, he resolved to go all out. He understood that taming Heaven and Earth Strange Fire involved three stages, with the burning process being the hardest to endure. He must survive the baptism of the Death Flame.

Making up his mind, Lin Feng released the Seven-Colored Essence Gang, condensing it within his body, forming a colorful protective shield around him. He then enveloped himself in the Eternal Divine Flame for double protection, before entering the black barrier once more.

"Boom!"

Sure enough, the black Death Flame solidified in an instant, engulfing Lin Feng. Standing amidst the black flames, he was immobilized, as if bound tightly, the sensation akin to suffocation, immensely uncomfortable.

"Ah!"

Letting out a cry, Lin Feng fearfully realized that the uniqueness of the Death Flame lay in its method of burning—not starting from the skin but directly scorching the bones. He could vividly feel his bones melting into slag, while the skin remained unscathed.

How terrifying!

Thinking of this, Lin Feng knew he needed a plan. Otherwise, he would be devoured from the inside out by the Death Flame. He quickly circulated the Nine Suns Sky-Shaking Technique, summoning nine blazing suns simultaneously. His cultivation technique whirred rapidly, battling against the Death Flame’s engulfment.

Standing in the black flames, Lin Feng closed his eyes, sweat pouring from his forehead, gritting his teeth, his complexion pale.

The Death Flame, like a black demon, wrapped Lin Feng tightly within, everything around shrouded in thick black smoke, Lin Feng motionless in its grip.

"Boom!"

As soon as the Nine Suns Sky-Shaking Technique took effect, he broke free from the black flame’s engulfment. The black flame shattered into countless black sparks, which then dispersed one by one, leaving only a small flickering black flame in the center.

Seeing that he temporarily dispersed the Death Flame, Lin Feng hurriedly pulled out elixirs from his space and stuffed them into his mouth, finally feeling alive again.

With the elixir’s support, Lin Feng didn’t feel as uncomfortable and began resisting the Death Flame, extracting the Indestructible Flame from the Eternal Divine Flame. Instantly, crimson flames filled the volcano’s interior. Lin Feng waved his hand, sending the Indestructible Flame to surround the Death Flame, encapsulating it.

In an instant, all the Yuan Energy inside the volcano surged toward the Indestructible Flame, forming a protective Yuan Energy shield around its exterior, layer upon layer enclosing the Death Flame.

The Death Flame thrashed about like a person in their death throes, strenuously changing shape and crashing against the Indestructible Flame, but all to no avail.