I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 691 Changes
Everything outside is the same.

Deep within the world of withered trees, the sea of ​​fire gradually weakens.

Meanwhile, in Xia Daoming's Crimson Palace world, the Fire Phoenix Tree is gradually growing into a towering giant.

Originally, although the Fire Phoenix Tree had grown strong and lush in recent years, it was still like an insignificant sapling compared to the boundless sea of ​​blood and the towering, magnificent Crimson Palace.

But now, the fire sycamore stands before the Crimson Palace, its branches and leaves so lush that they can shelter it from the wind and rain.

Not only that, the fire sycamore tree also quietly sprouted twelve flower buds.

Even before the flower buds bloomed, the rich vitality they exuded had already made the Crimson Palace world vibrant and nourished Xia Daoming's physical body day and night with indescribable wonder.

Lord Yihuang rested day and night on the branches of the Fire Phoenix Tree, absorbing the life-giving fire essence that flowed into the tree every day, and his strength was increasing at an incredible speed.

The eleven divine weapons are inherently like the interplay of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, mutually generating and restraining each other.

As the power of True Lord Yihuang increased, it was fed back to the other ten divine weapons through the Crimson Palace, and their strength also increased every day.

He is simply inferior to True Lord Yihuang.

In the blink of an eye, Xia Daoming has been supplying fire to Guangfeng for a year.

According to regulations, after a year of offering fire, one may leave the Fire Palace for twenty days of rest.

The Flame Sparrow Clan designated a specific area on Mount Liguang for the Fire-Supplying Immortals, and they are free to move about in this area for the next twenty days.

They can also leave Mount Lieyao after reporting their whereabouts.

The Flame Sparrow Clan is not worried that those True Immortals will never return.

Firstly, they haven't paid the reward yet, so if those true immortals really go and never return, they won't suffer any loss.
Secondly, the Flame Sparrow Clan is a powerful force among the demon races of Xuan Yue Prefecture. Even if the True Immortal of Fire Offering truly did not want to continue, he would not dare to leave without saying goodbye.

Xiao Hongyi was worried that leaving without saying goodbye might anger the Flame Sparrow Clan and cause trouble if they investigated. He had also specifically inquired and found that the Flame Sparrow Clan usually did not make things difficult for those who gave up halfway and chose to leave. They would even give them a small reward as a token of appreciation. That's why he did not choose to leave without saying goodbye.

To Xiao Hongyi's utter surprise, the Flame Sparrow Clan not only refused to pay him, but also placed a restriction on him.

Today, he still has twenty days of free time each year, but he is limited to the area designated for him near Guangfeng and cannot leave Lieyao Mountain like others.
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On this day, Xia Daoming diligently supplied fire as usual.

Deep within the world of withered trees, the once raging sea of ​​fire has now become as weak and flickering as it was on the outskirts, as if it might be extinguished by the wind at any moment.

"It's been over a year, it's about time to make a splash and leave this place."

Xia Daoming scanned the withered world through the invisible roots of the Fire Phoenix Tree, pondering to himself, and stopped making fire hand seals with his ten fingers.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, it's your turn. I need to leave the Fire Palace temporarily for twenty days to rest." Xia Daoming slowly stood up and said to a True Immortal who was breathing and adjusting his breathing beside him.

“Wang Xianyou, you can replace me. To be honest, it’s been a long time since I’ve had a proper rest. I’m planning to leave the Fire Mansion for a while to recuperate.” Xiao Hongyi, who was sitting opposite Xia Daoming, glanced at him and then stood up as well, saying.

The 20-day rest and relaxation period each year is stipulated by Lieyao Mountain. Moreover, Xia Daoming and Xiao Hongyi have been providing fire for more than a year without enjoying this benefit, so the True Immortals of the Sixteenth Fire Palace naturally cannot say anything.

Soon, the two left the Fire Mansion No. 16 together.

Upon reaching the mountain pass, they found the same short, bearded, and long-haired True Immortal of the Twelve Assemblies, Protector Shuoting. Seeing Xia Daoming and Xiao Hongyi leave together, Protector Shuoting lowered his brows and trembled slightly. His eyes, like flames, swept over Xia Daoming from head to toe, then he touched his storage ring, creating a new fire ring.

This fire ring is exactly the same as the one Xiao Hongyi wears on his ankle.

"Put this on, and don't leave Liguang Peak for the next few years," Shuoting said calmly.

As he spoke, the fire ring left his hand and slowly floated towards Xia Daoming.

Although Xiao Hongyi knew that the fire ring would definitely not be able to harm Xia Daoming, his expression still changed slightly upon seeing this.

"Guardian, what does this mean?" Xia Daoming's expression changed slightly.

"Your flames are extraordinary, and our Flame Sparrow Clan values ​​you highly. We intend to cultivate you well and have decided to help you reach the Tenth Realm. However, you must obediently serve here for five hundred years and must not leave Li Guang Peak without permission! This fire ring will not affect your cultivation or spellcasting in any way. It will only warn you when you leave Li Guang Peak. You can wear it with peace of mind," Shuo Ting said.

"Then, what if I don't want to?" Xia Daoming asked, trembling.

"What do you think?" Shuo Ting glanced at Xia Daoming, the flame in his eyes suddenly turning cold, revealing a chilling intent.

"I understand." Xia Daoming's face turned pale, and he obediently caught the fire ring and put it on his anklet.

As soon as Xia Daoming put it on, Shuo Ting chanted a spell and made hand gestures, causing the anklet to shrink continuously until it finally adhered to the anklet like a flame pattern.

"You'd better not try to remove this ring, and don't tell anyone about it," Shuo Ting said calmly, glancing at Xiao Hongyi with a cold look in his eyes.

"Yes!" Xia Daoming bowed slightly, then left the mountain pass with Xiao Hongyi, heading towards the designated area where they could move freely.

"That old fellow must have become suspicious when he saw you with me. He probably thought I had already told you about the anklet restriction and put it on you long ago to prevent you from leaving without saying goodbye." Xiao Hongyi said with a gloomy expression after leaving the mountain pass.

"That's fine too. Once I start using my methods, there'll be even less reason for me to be soft-hearted," Xia Daoming said calmly.

"I'm really curious about your methods!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongyi's gloomy expression vanished, replaced by intense anticipation.

"Uncle-Master will find out soon," Xia Daoming said with a mysterious smile.

As they spoke, the two had already entered the designated area where they could move freely.

It was a vast mountainous area, shrouded in ethereal mist and rising purple clouds, with spiritual herbs and lingzhi mushrooms everywhere, making it a rare and secluded place for cultivation.

From a small hilltop in this mountainous region, one can see the huge hollow where they keep their fire.

The place was still ablaze with flames, turning the sky red.

Standing atop a small hill, Xia Daoming gazed at the massive, towering depression blazing with flames. A cold smile crept across his lips as a thought crossed his mind.

Deep within the center of the desolate world, several clusters of crimson flames suddenly exploded.

As soon as these crimson fireworks exploded, they spread like wildfire, their fierce flames transforming the already dim and unstable world of fire into a powerful, lifeless spectacle. The clusters of flames that seemed about to go out suddenly leaped up, forming a raging torrent of fire that surged outwards.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
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