Chapter 1111 - 1110: Cyan Flame Sect’s Chief Senior Disciple

The Li Huo Palace is situated atop a remote range of mountains, where the lands abound with red rocks, as if nestled on the soaring flames from which, even at a distance, one can feel the oppressive heat.

The massive palace looms mysteriously, half-concealed and elusive.

Beneath the mountain range, countless martial artists and cultivators gathered to explore the Li Huo Palace, their eyes ablaze with anticipation.

"Master, is this the Li Huo Palace! But why does it reopen every sixty years in a cycle?"

Zhu Jin stood on tiptoe, eyes gleaming with little stars.

"I see!"

Ye Qingchen nodded with apparent understanding.

"What are you looking at? Do you understand it?"

Seeing Ye Qingchen's enlightened demeanor, Li Mo quickly withdrew his gaze, coldly glaring at him: "This is the Celestial Immortal's palace; only those elders of the Cyan Flame Sect could possibly understand it!"

"How could I not understand?" Ye Qingchen shook his head subtly.

The colossal mountains and Li Huo Palace formed a natural Li Fire Array.

Sixty years make a cycle, sixty years make a turning.

As the sun ascended to mid-day, its heat burst forth, corresponding with the grand array of Li Huo Palace; as things reach extremes they reverse, thus the Li Fire Array was restrained, becoming an opportunity for entrance.

However, Ye Qingchen said nothing, remaining silent.

Witnessing this scene, Li Mo's eyes bore an increased disdain.

"Alright, my master, known for a sharp tongue but soft heart," Zhu Jin quickly comforted, "Soon, at noon, the Li Huo Palace will open!"

It wasn't just Li Mo and his disciple waiting; the mountains below were surrounded by countless cultivators from Southern Heaven and beyond, seemingly awaiting this moment.

As three quarters past noon arrived.

It was seen that above the mountain range, the raging flames suddenly diminished, revealing the massive Li Huo Palace completely.

"Boom!"

Almost simultaneously.

The waiting crowd immediately erupted like a boiling pot of ants.

Ye Qingchen was preparing to move forward, but Li Mo swung his duster, casting a cold glance sideways: "What's the rush? Cyan Flame Sect disciples haven't entered, what makes you think you can go in now?"

"This Celestial Immortal Palace isn't Cyan Flame Sect's; why can't I enter?" Ye Qingchen replied calmly.

"Shut up!"

Li Mo was shocked by his words.

Sure enough, before he could speak further, he saw several gazes already glaring coldly.

Among them, a man in his early twenties, dressed in a blue robe with patterns dancing like flames, eyes blazing like a torch, penetrating deep into others' souls.

Li Mo shivered, quickly avoiding looking at Ye Qingchen, his expression as if dodging venom; even those around him paled with fright, their hearts racing.

Yet they saw the man's gaze only sweep coldly, soon retracting, allowing Li Mo to breathe a sigh of relief, maliciously staring at Ye Qingchen, sternly saying:

"Do you know what you just said? That person was Xu Flame, the true disciple of Cyan Flame Sect, a top-level Human Immortal! You should be glad he didn't care, or you'd not only fear total obliteration but also your backing force facing demise!"

Ye Qingchen spoke with a half-smile: "This Li Huo Palace is ownerless, since when did it become Cyan Flame Sect's? Are they so domineering? Can't I even say a word?"

"You…"

Li Mo was infuriated, a face full of resentment, ultimately waving his sleeve angrily: "Once out of Li Huo Palace, stay as far away from me as you can!"

Even Zhu Jin looked anxiously: "Big Brother, I've seldom seen Master this angry, Cyan Flame Sect's influence is extensive, we best avoid provoking them!"

Ye Qingchen laughed heartily, patting Zhu Jin's head: "I fear no Cyan Flame Sect, if they come, I'll take them down!"

"Really?"

Zhu Jin's eyes widened.

Seeing this, Li Mo was almost fuming with rage.

However.

Following the incident, Li Mo naturally distanced himself from Ye Qingchen with Zhu Jin. Yet Ye Qingchen didn't mind, his focus entirely on the Li Huo Palace.

From the outside, Li Huo Palace seemed only a single palace, yet upon entering, it revealed deeper mysteries within.

Compared to Li Huo Palace.

The Taotian Palace and Vajra Temple that were once flattened by Ye Qingchen now seemed like minor sects; even the most luxurious palaces and magnificent structures paled before the Li Huo Palace.

Fire Cultivation Hall, Fire Breeding Pool, Martial Arts Arena...

As they walked along, everyone's eyes were opened wide in amazement.

"This is an Ancient Immortal Sect; during ancient legends, Celestial Immortals were everywhere! It's said that this Li Huo Palace alone housed dozens of Celestial Immortals, and there are over five hundred top-level Earth Immortals!"

Li Mo proudly introduced.

His words completely shocked Zhu Jin.

"Five hundred top-level Earth Immortals! That's a major sect!"

Zhu Jin was astounded.

To think there were over five hundred people as strong as her master! And there were dozens of Celestial Immortal powerhouses; didn't that mean that a single Li Huo Palace had more Celestial Immortals than the entire Southern Heaven!

Seeing Zhu Jin's face full of surprise, Li Mo nodded in satisfaction.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Ye Qingchen casually remarked, "What's so major about this sect? In Ancient Times, Li Huo Palace could only be considered a second-rate small sect,"

"You!" Li Mo felt a surge of anger explode in his mind.

A mere brat, what do you know about sects? Daring to talk nonsense here, such a laughable remark! He couldn't help but laugh coldly. "If Li Huo Palace is a second-rate sect, then what constitutes a first-rate sect?"

"In Ancient Times, a true first-rate sect would need at least nearly a hundred Celestial Immortals... capable of claiming an entire region! Li Huo Sect is still far from that!"

Li Mo ridiculed, "Mere empty talk! Have you actually seen it?"

"In the Enchanting Sea Region of the East Sea, there is an Immortal Sect." Ye Qingchen said calmly.

"That's Ye the Demon's territory, what's been spread are merely rumors; did you truly witness it with your own eyes?" Li Mo mocked, "You've merely heard others mention it and now you're parroting it here, aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock?"

"If I said I really visited, you probably wouldn't believe it either." Ye Qingchen sighed, hands behind his back.

"You?"

Li Mo snorted coldly. "To believe this nonsense from a brat, that you went to the East Sea, the Enchanting Sea Region, I'd sooner believe you're Ye the Demon himself!"

Ye Qingchen found it funny and chuckled.

Nonetheless.

He wouldn't bother arguing with Li Mo over this and continued to step forward exploring Li Huo Palace.

In the eyes of others, Li Huo Palace had already been searched thousands of times, every nook and cranny explored. But to Ye Qingchen, everything became clearly visible.

"Huh?"

As Li Mo was about to propose leaving, Ye Qingchen's gaze suddenly swept over a corner and he raised his hand to grab a wild grass, which flew to his hand. This grass was crystalline like jade, entirely green as emerald, with a bright red fruit hanging at its tip.

"It's the Dragon Tongue Fruit!" Li Mo recognized it instantly, exclaiming out loud. With envious eyes he looked at Ye Qingchen, who found this rare spirit grass in the corner, unnoticed even by him.

"Master, what is the Dragon Tongue Fruit? Is it very precious?" Zhu Jin quickly asked.

"It's a foundational Spirit Fruit, able to wash marrow and cut scriptures, after consumption, cultivation can yield twice the result with half the effort, yet this brat obtained it!" Li Mo said sourly, "If an ordinary person takes it, it can increase the chance of becoming an Earth Immortal by at least thirty percent!"

But no sooner had he spoken when Ye Qingchen casually tossed the Dragon Tongue Fruit to Zhu Jin: "Here you go!"

"This is absolutely not..." Zhu Jin was startled. Though she didn't know the value of the Dragon Tongue Fruit, seeing Li Mo's envious face and the eager eyes of those around told her it was extraordinary.

"Since I gave it to you, accept it!" Ye Qingchen smiled.

Having already reached the level of Celestial Immortal, he cared little for such things.

"But, this Dragon Tongue Fruit is too precious!" Zhu Jin shook her head repeatedly, completely ignoring Li Mo's signal, refusing, "I cannot take it..."

Ye Qingchen smiled faintly, about to speak when suddenly cold laughter was heard:

"I didn't expect you to find such a Spirit Fruit! However, you shouldn't waste time giving it to each other! This Dragon Tongue Fruit now belongs to me!"

Whoa!

The crowd burst into an uproar.

Just then.

A group of people came directly from outside the palace. Leading them was a young man in his early twenties, dressed in a long blue robe. Behind him were all wearing long robes.

"Are you, Xu Flame, the chief disciple of the Cyan Flame Sect?"

Seeing the person up front, Li Mo's expression changed dramatically!