Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

"If you're afraid, why did you get involved?"

"Isn't it you I have?"

"I really can't beat you, I'll come to you for help."

"......"

Jiang Mo was so angry at the almost frank and ingratiating words of the source of the epidemic that he fell silent.

"So you wanted to drag me into this from the very beginning?"

"Yes."

"Just tell me, would you take a free innate magic weapon?"

The root cause of the epidemic can be seen as a showdown, directly stating:

"If you really think the risk is too great, I'll give you both innate magic artifacts. I just can't stand the sub-immortal race and the immortal race, wanting to fight them head-on."

"Moreover, we are backed by the sects and forces of the entire Immortal Realm, and various forbidden zones are also secretly watching us. If the Sub-Immortal Clan or the Immortal Clan dare to show their strength, they should be prepared to be besieged."

"......"

Jiang Mo pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully:

"Alright, I'll get involved in this mess. Bring me two innate magic artifacts."

Having said that, he stretched out his right hand and demanded it from the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain.

"Well....."

"You little rascal..."

This scene made both the source of the plague and the master of the Crimson Lotus Mountain, two old relics, twitch at the corners of their eyes.

You're really not being polite.

“Mysterious Venerable, how about I give it to you after the matter is settled? Our Li Yanshan family is large and powerful, we can’t afford to extend credit to you.”

"No, I want it now."

Jiang Mo maintained a firm stance, insisting on immediate delivery, saying:

"With me taking action, there's no suspense, and you don't need to worry about any risks."

"Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain, just because the Sub-Immortal Clan isn't targeting you doesn't mean other forces won't!"

“If the Asura Clan releases any information, even if it's exaggerated, you will still have trouble at Liyan Mountain.”

"Deliver the goods now, and I'll take care of all the subsequent troubles for you. I absolutely won't interfere with your great business."

Chapter 654 The Fire of the Sages

Jiang Mo's words were filled with extreme composure and confidence, as if he would not flinch or change color no matter what kind of pressure he faced.

It was precisely this indifference to all things that suddenly shattered the Red Lotus Mountain Lord's hesitation.

It first glanced at the root of the plague, then looked at Jiang Mo a few more times, its heart surging with excitement. Maintaining its composure, it slowly said:

"good....."

"I can give you payment first. If the sky falls, Your Excellency Xuanzun must keep your promise and not refuse."

When the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain uttered these words, he made a firm decision, severing his last remaining hesitation and choosing to trust Jiang Mo and the Lords of the two forbidden zones, the Root Plague.

In its view, the two masters of the forbidden zones were already of extremely high status, and even if it broke off relations with the Asura Clan, the other side might not dare to launch a full-scale war.

"Great idea! I'll vouch for you. If this kid runs away, I'll make up for your losses!"

He patted his chest and guaranteed the source of the epidemic.

"You're joking... Why do I need you to vouch for me? I'm a servant of the emperor, so I'm bound to be loyal to him. Since I've accepted Fellow Daoist Crimson Lotus's treasure, I naturally won't run away from it."

Jiang Mo smiled and reiterated her stance to the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain.

"Row."

"However, I left in a hurry and did not bring the treasure with me. If you two have some free time, why don't you move to our Flame Mountain now?"

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain extended an invitation, intending to fulfill his promise immediately.

At the same time, it made another request, saying:

"Lord Xuan, if my clan is ever defeated by the immortals, may I temporarily stay in your Tianyuan?"

"Go ahead, I told you I would protect you, there's no need to worry about that, and you will never end up fleeing to the abyss."

During the conversation, the group stood up, and Jiang Mo asked for specific coordinates. He then opened a golden void vortex, which spanned tens of millions of miles to find the heart of the Western Sacred Land, specifically the Million Wind Forest where Flame Mountain was located.

It was an endless plain, full of potholes and undulating terrain, like a shattered mirror. Everywhere you looked, there were howling hurricanes, like raging dragons, ravaging the heavens and the earth. Scorching lava and seas of fire covered every corner.

Million Wind Forest, also known as the Valley of Crimson Lava, is a unique terrain composed of active volcanoes and various wind caves. For beings other than those with innate strange fire, this is an extremely harsh forbidden zone for life. The temperature of the air alone is hundreds of millions of degrees Celsius, and all that can be seen are distorted phantoms of air.

In addition, there are irregularly erupting volcanic meteors that frantically ravage the earth, leaving the ground riddled with holes.

On the crimson land, the three of them swept through a million wind forests, and only after traveling three thousand miles into the depths did they finally see the only force in the Immortal Realm created by innate strange fire—Li Yan Mountain.

The mountain is 16 million feet high, towering and majestic, its entire body a jet-black iron color, giving it an indestructible appearance. In addition, there are dozens of kinds of flames swirling around the mountain, six of which are the most powerful and were left by the ancestor of Li Yan Mountain. The other strange flames were all left by the mountain lords of successive generations.

It is these dozens of terrifying flames that have long protected this sacred land. No lineage, power, or race dares to attack it easily. The flames are simply too intense, containing boundless power. Ordinary supreme Dao Lords and Nine Palaces Sovereigns who dare to approach them will be burned alive.

"amazing....."

Jiang Mo stood at the foot of the mountain and looked up. As far as the eye could see, there were all kinds of innate strange fires, and the creatures that they transformed into, including demonic beasts, humans, ancient gods, and magical artifacts.

The barrier formed by dozens of ancestral flames has burned since the day it was created and has never been extinguished.

Even Jiang Mo couldn't help but admire it, saying that the restrictive power here was stronger than the two forbidden zones he had explored before, as well as the protective formation of the Human King Clan.

"Wow! That's really good."

The source of the plague was also carefully examined. Although it was joking, it was secretly worried. Each of those blazing flames was not much different from the Primordial Heavenly Fire that had tormented it before, and was even more powerful.

"Come on, gentlemen, follow me inside. With this token, you can pass through without hindrance."

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain handed over two lifelike tokens. Rather than tokens, they were more accurately described as two fiery lotuses about to bloom, incredibly vibrant and delicate, with a cool touch.

"What if we don't have the token?"

Jiang Mo did not accept the lotus flower. He gazed at the strange flames filling the sky, a different thought forming in his mind. This place might be a sacred place for cultivation for him.

"If not, going straight into Li Yan Mountain will mean being burned by the thirty-six sacred flames of past sages; even I couldn't bear that..."

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain handed the Fire Lotus to Jiang Mo again, gesturing for him to accept it to avoid being injured by the strange fire on the outside.

"Mountain Lord, if I go directly there, won't it cause you trouble?"

"No, fellow Daoist, could it be that you intend to...?"

A flash of inspiration struck the Crimson Lotus Mountain Master, and he immediately understood, exclaiming in sudden realization:

"So you're itching to show off your skills? Want to try out the thirty-six sacred flames that protect our Flame Mountain?"

"That's part of the point, but most importantly, it's to let Lord Mountain Master know that you get what you pay for. Since I can accept such high fees from you, I naturally don't have any petty skills."

"Isn't this flame the best test?"

Jiang Mo spoke with composure, but his brow furrowed slightly at the root of the epidemic, and he hesitated before offering his advice:

"Kid, are you crazy? These flames are no joke. Touching them means certain death or serious injury. Without the token's protection, you'll be considered an intruder, and the consequences will be unimaginable."

"It doesn't matter."

Jiang Mo insisted on trying, which immediately pleased the Crimson Lotus Mountain Master, who laughed loudly:

"Very well! It's rare for Lord Xuanzun to have such courage, how could I refuse?"

"Go ahead and walk over. I'll still give you the token, just in case. Here, take it."

Chi Lian was naturally delighted by Jiang Mo's initiative.

If the hired thugs are completely incompetent and cause the loss of two innate magic artifacts, it cannot tolerate it. On the contrary, the stronger Jiang Mo is, the happier it is. It can even indirectly judge the suppressive power of the mountain-protecting formation on the Lord of the forbidden zone.

Kill two birds with one stone!

"True gold fears no fire, Fellow Daoist Crimson Lotus, you'd better watch carefully."

Jiang Mo accepted the lotus flower and immediately stored it within his Heavenly Kingdom. He then slowly stepped forward, walking towards the Flame Mountain standing amidst the sea of ​​fire.

At the same time, the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain declared to the people within the mountain that they need not panic, as the humans who came were their allies.

"Will this really work?"

As the source of the plague watched Jiang Mo's retreating figure, a chill ran down its spine. Even in its prime, it wouldn't have so casually attempted to cross this deadly sea of ​​fire.

"Then I have no idea. Fellow Daoist Ancient Emperor, isn't this the expert you recommended? Why are you asking me?"

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain smiled faintly, his gaze fixed on Jiang Mo's figure.

"boom!!"

Soon, without showing his token, Jiang Mo walked on the scorching hot road of Liyan Mountain. Every step he took sent up white smoke, but it did not burn through his skin.

"Boom!!!"

"Boom!!!"

As he accelerated, the thirty-six sacred flames swirling around the mountain noticed the intruder in an instant. One after another, streams of fire of different colors suddenly attacked, engulfing Jiang Mo's figure.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

One, two, three...

Six paths, seven paths, eight paths...

Eleven, twelve, thirteen...

The ever-growing sacred flames scorched Jiang Mo's body, yet they could not shake his continued forward momentum.

"My God!"

"How can this human Dao Lord from out of town be so powerful!"

Inside the mountain, several deputy mountain lords were shocked by what they saw. Sixteen flames of ancient sages could not stop the white-haired youth. It should be noted that even the mountain lord, Chi Lian, had only managed to withstand twelve of them.

Coincidentally, the Root Plague and Crimson Lotus, who were watching from the foot of the mountain in the distance, were also shocked by Jiang Mo's abnormal physical body. There was no deception, no opportunism, and no magic or supernatural power. He simply passed through without any defensive posture!

"Your Majesty, you have excellent judgment..."

As the figure receded into the distance, Chi Lian subconsciously praised him. With its keen eyesight, it was not difficult to discern Jiang Mo's limit, at least beyond enduring the burning of 26 sacred flames of the ancients.

"Hehe, just tell me, is it worth it or not?"

The source of the plague sneered indifferently, but couldn't help feeling envious. How did that kid's physical body become like that? It was simply terrifying, even more terrifying than the Nine Palaces Sovereign.

Moreover, as an insider, it also knew of Jiang Mo's second true body, which was the real ultimate physical body, far stronger than his current normal form.

"Boom!!"

Just as everyone was watching intently, Jiang Mo climbed a mountain path hundreds of thousands of meters away. There were already twenty-three kinds of flames attacking him, causing severe discomfort to his skin, which gradually became scalding hot.

It is no exaggeration to say that each flame was equivalent to the attack of a supreme Dao Lord at the peak. At first, Jiang Mo was able to resist it to some extent, but the deeper he went, the higher the upper limit of this power became.

When the twenty-seven sacred flames surrounded Jiang Mo's body, blood vessels appeared on his skin, and there were signs of large-area ulceration from burns.

Twenty-eight sacred flames scorched his skin, leaving him covered in burns and wounds.

Twenty-nine sacred flames, blood evaporated, muscles atrophied;

Thirty sacred flames, and the bones faintly cracked, as if they were about to break.

Jiang Mo, his body covered in blood and gore, felt a long-lost sense of deadly pressure. This flame was amazing, so amazing that it gave him a great sense of exhilaration. He could see his body being tempered and his potential being unleashed.

He remained calm and clear-headed, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. There were still six of the most powerful flames blocking his way, yet to be unleashed; they were none other than ancestral-level strange flames.

A strong intuition told him that he either had to use magic to block it or change his form; otherwise, if he took another step, he would be truly injured by the flames.

With only a moment's hesitation, Jiang Mo made the best choice. His frost-colored hair turned jet black and wild, his body shrank slightly, and his flesh and blood frantically reorganized, transforming into his second true form.

In the blink of an eye, the thirty flames of the sages that could burn the skin and flesh of the original body were poured onto the second true body, but they couldn't even break through its defenses.

Nine Heavens Fire, Southern Bright True Fire, Nine Netherworld Ghost Fire, Myriad Seas Ice Fire, Sun God Fire, White Bone Spirit Fire.