Battle Through the Heavens: The Rock King Emperor's Leisurely Wanderings in the Mortal World

Chapter 12 Burning Thousand Sun Flames

Yao Chen continued leisurely, "And this fourth-ranked strange fire is called the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame. Although it is also golden in color, it is completely different from the seventh-ranked Nine Nether Golden Ancestral Fire. The power of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame is far beyond that of the Nine Nether Golden Ancestral Fire. Its power is terrifying, and it can even turn battle qi into raging flames. It is precisely because of this that few people can subdue it."

"The three strange flames that are ranked in the top three are extraordinary among the best. The Pure Lotus Demon Flame, ranked third, and the Void Devouring Flame, ranked second, are extremely rare in the world. Usually, only one of them exists in the world."

"The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame possesses the powerful ability to burn battle qi, while the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame is even more peculiar. It has the magical effect of purifying all things, and can even use a person's emotions as a catalyst to quietly sneak into the body, purifying the flesh, soul, and battle qi into nothingness, as if everything will disappear under its purifying power."

"The Void Devouring Flame is even more peculiar than the Pure Lotus Demon Flame. This flame is born from nothingness, has no specific form to be found, and no physical body to be grasped. It is an extremely mysterious existence. It is known as something that devours the heavens and the earth, possessing the powerful ability to devour all things. In this vast world, only a very few specific things can possibly resist that terrifying devouring power."

"And who's first place? And who's first place?" Xiao Yan's eyes sparkled like stars in the night sky. The eagerness in his eyes was like that of a child full of expectations, anxiously searching for the answer he longed for most.

Yao Chen chuckled, stroked his beard, and slowly said, "The mysterious being at the top of the Strange Flame Ranking is named Emperor Flame. Most people have never even heard of it, simply because it is so mysterious and unpredictable. People only know that on the Strange Flame Ranking, there has always been an undisputed, nameless emperor, yet very few have actually seen it. Despite this, no one has ever questioned its existence."

Yao Chen had not experienced the joy of teaching and imparting knowledge for a long time, while Zhong Li was also deeply amazed by the wonders of the Strange Fire Ranking.

Suddenly, Yao Chen smiled mysteriously, turned his gaze to Zhong Li, stroked his beard, and slowly said, "Although the Strange Fire Ranking is ancient and authoritative, it is still insufficient compared to the endless mysteries of this world. For example, in my opinion, there should be an unknown strange fire hidden in Zhong Li's body that is not on the Strange Fire Ranking."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Li paused slightly, a barely perceptible look of surprise flashing across his previously calm face. Clearly, he was still reeling from Yao Chen's sudden change in demeanor and hadn't yet recovered.

Xiao Yan was also slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "So Master Zhongli also possesses a different kind of fire."

At this moment, Xiao Yan's curiosity and desire to explore the strange fire had unknowingly shifted from Yao Chen to Zhong Li.

"Hoo..." Zhong Li leisurely blew on the rising steam from the cup, his movements unhurried, as if time were under his control. He took a sip of tea, his posture composed and elegant, and then slowly put the teacup down.

It seems Yao Chen mistook the Thousand Sun Flame that Mavica gave me for a different kind of flame? But upon closer reflection, this isn't entirely without reason. After all, based on Zhong Li's previous calculations of the strength of Yao Chen's Bone Spirit Cold Flame, it is indeed slightly inferior to the Thousand Sun Flame.

Since the Bone Spirit Cold Flame ranks eleventh on the list of strange flames, it is certainly no problem for the Burning Radiance Thousand Sun Flame to be included in the list of strange flames.

Zhong Li didn't say much, but slowly opened his right hand. In an instant, an invisible force flowed, as if time itself accelerated. Then, the powerful and majestic divine power of the Fire God was instantly activated, like a giant beast that had slumbered for thousands of years suddenly awakening. In the next second, the incomparably brilliant and blazing Nata Sacred Flame once again proudly descended upon this vast and boundless Dou Qi Continent.

"This flame is called the Thousand Sun Flame of Burning Radiance, a gift from an old friend," Zhong Li said slowly, his tone calm and composed. "Wow, this fire is absolutely stunning! So multicolored, it's like a dream!"

Xiao Yan was immersed in admiring the Thousand Sun Flames of Burning Radiance when suddenly, he frowned, realizing something was amiss. "Wait a minute, Master, the flames on your body that night were clearly crimson gold, so why have they become so colorful now?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Chen's face showed a hint of doubt: "Xiao Yan, what are you talking about? Weren't the guest elder's flames just as dazzling and colorful back then?"

Xiao Yan scratched the back of his head, looking somewhat bewildered. Clearly, he was at a loss after Yao Chen's words.

Zhong Li parted his thin lips slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face. The moment he inherited the Heart of the Fire God, deep within the realm of dreams, Mavica had meticulously recounted to him the secrets of the Fire God's authority. Then, Zhong Li spoke slowly, a hint of amusement in his voice: "This fire contains a passive skill called 'Night-Breaking Flame.' In short, it can use illusions to confuse the senses of those who are ignorant of this art."

He elegantly picked up his teacup, took a sip as if savoring its profound meaning, and then said, "Therefore, in that council hall, the color of this fire was different for everyone. The reason why Mr. Yao Chen was able to discern the true color of this fire is precisely because this flame recognizes and resonates with your fire control skills and the Bone Spirit Cold Fire."

Yao Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of undisguised amazement in his gaze. He slowly raised his hand and gently scratched his chin, as if sorting through the complex thoughts in his mind. After a moment, his expression became even more solemn, and he said in a steady and serious voice, "So that's how it is. Upon closer examination, this is truly an amazing strange fire! Based on my rich experience accumulated over many years in the Dao of Flames, if this fire could be included in the Strange Fire Ranking, it would probably at least be able to rival the eighth-ranked Red Lotus Karmic Fire, and their power might be comparable."

At this point, Yao Chen paused slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes, and then asked, "I wonder who exactly is your old friend, Guest Elder? You know, someone who can subdue such a strange and powerful strange fire must be a person of great renown."

When the topic reached this point, a shadow seemed to fall over Zhong Li's face, and an undisguised loneliness appeared in his usually deep eyes. He slightly parted his lips, slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, and said in a voice with a barely perceptible heaviness, "Her name is Mavica."

Yao Chen pondered the name, repeatedly trying to find related fragments in the depths of his memory.

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However, Zhongli's next sentence completely interrupted Yao Chen's thoughts. His words were filled with deep sorrow and reluctance for his departed friend: "She...is gone."

(End of this chapter)