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

These are the remaining Primordial Sacred Flames. Almost every one of them is 1-2 times stronger than the previous Sage Sacred Flames.

"Boom!!!"

The Nine Heavens Fire, a color of thunder, mixed with the power of lightning, burned directly towards the body, transforming into a giant python that fiercely coiled around the second true form, unleashing astonishing power and intensely burning it.

The Southern Bright True Fire and the Nine Nether Ghost Fire arrived one after another, burning Jiang Mo until he felt warm all over. His skin showed no signs of damage, but he was nearing his limit.

"Boom!!!"

The fourth flame that struck was none other than the White Bone Spirit Fire, a healing flame, its entire body grayish-white, giving off an ominous aura.

"Ok?"

It was precisely this strange fire, which didn't seem to be very hot, that suddenly gave Jiang Mo a dangerous feeling of skin stinging.

"Boom!"

The moment the bodies made contact, the grayish-white flames, like parasites, frantically burrowed into the gaps in the flesh and blood, constantly weakening the body's defenses, and were worn away by about half of it.

"Pfft!" a sound.

Jiang Mo's second true form's defense collapsed directly. The remaining half of his defense was unable to withstand the test of the thirty-four holy flames, and in an instant, he was burned to the point of being covered in blood and his limbs were slightly stiff from the pain.

"Boom!"

Jiang Mo took a deep breath and instantly unleashed his ultimate blood energy. His flesh and blood rapidly remodeled, and the speed at which he was burned could not keep up with the speed at which healed.

"Zizzizi!!"

Just then, the ice-blue flames of the Myriad Seas Ice and Fire attacked, attempting to restrict Jiang Mo's recovery speed, but were forced to stay away by the scalding, scarlet, almost black blood energy emanating from it.

Even the final sacred fire, the Sun God Fire, the most powerful of all strange fires, joining the attack was to no avail.

Jiang Mo, relying on his abnormal vitality, calmly stepped forward. Thirty-six holy flames were unleashed simultaneously, but they could not defeat him, though they did cause him some trouble.

"Wow!"

"Wow!"

"Wow!"

Jiang Mo's figure was like a ghost, his position changing drastically with each afterimage. In just over ten breaths, he had completed the path into the mountain, passed the test of the Thirty-Six Sacred Flames, and visited the sacred land of Li Yan Mountain for the first time as a human Dao Lord.

"He! He! He made it through!!" Some of the innate strange fires exclaimed in low voices, utterly shocked.

"What brings this human here? Is he a friend of the Mountain Lord?!"

"very scary."

Just as the numerous transformed flames were scrutinizing Jiang Mo's back, two figures appeared unexpectedly beside him. It was the Origin Plague and the Crimson Lotus Mountain Lord who had arrived.

Using the tokens, they instantly crossed the mountain gate and easily entered the mountain.

"Your Excellency Xuanzun, you have truly broadened my horizons. Please follow me!"

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain was overjoyed. He strode forward and invited Jiang Mo to the forbidden area of ​​Li Yan Mountain to prepare for obtaining a primordial magic weapon.

With a "buzz!", Jiang Mo switched back to human form and followed the Crimson Lotus Mountain Lord into the Flame Mountain. Several deputy mountain lords accompanied him, and they looked at Jiang Mo with deep apprehension.

This is the first time in history that a human has been able to pass through the sect's protective formation unscathed!

Soon, the group sped along and arrived at a hot cave.

Several deputy mountain lords stayed outside, while Jiang Mo, Genyuan Yibing, and the Crimson Lotus Mountain Lord entered together. Inside, there was a hidden world, essentially a treasure trove. After passing through numerous restrictions, they could see magical artifacts and Dao soldiers everywhere, sealed inside various crystal-clear flame stones. Almost every one of them was a rare treasure.

“Mysterious Venerable, this is what I promised you.”

"Eighty-eight-pointed True Flame Flag".

"The innate magical artifact of the array path is made from the essence of 12 ancient life stars, and contains the supernatural powers of many of our ancestors. It is a treasure that several ancestors stole during the chaos of the immortal race. They dare not use it and have kept it buried underground ever since."

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain pointed to the sealed artifact in front of him and spoke slowly.

Chapter 655 Possessing the Most Deadly Weapon

Upon hearing the words of the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain, both Genyuan Epidemic and Jiang Mo were taken aback.

Good heavens, so it was stolen from the Immortal Clan. No wonder they were so generous in giving it to them.

The Immortal Clan, the strongest force in the Immortal Realm, and the only mysterious overlord of the Northern Divine Realm—who dares to provoke them?

"Master Xuan, you don't mind, do you?"

Knowing he was in the wrong, the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain felt somewhat guilty. He coughed a few times and then asked Jiang Mo if he had the courage to accept the innate magic artifact.

"What do you mean? Once it's in my hands, it's mine."

"Tell me about its uses."

Jiang Mo smiled faintly and waved his hand casually, indicating that it was alright and that the immortals were not looking for trouble with him.

What a joke! He's never been afraid.

"This is nothing more than a tool for killing and refining. The Eighty-Eight-Pointed True Flame Banner collects the life force of 12 ancient life stars to feed eighty-eight kinds of innate strange fires, allowing them to undergo extreme transformations, and then refines them into array flags. Once the array is formed, it can forcibly refine all living beings in the world. It just takes time. Moreover, after refining, although the array user does not have any substantial improvement, the power of the Eighty-Eight-Pointed True Flame Banner and the array it forges will be greatly enhanced."

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain spoke softly, his expression complex. Among the flame creatures that filled the corners of the formation back then were his ancestors. That kind of hellish pain followed his bloodline and left an imprint on the memories of the next generation, allowing them to sense the grief and indignation of their ancestors in their later generations.

"Actually... this innate magic artifact was forged during the most intense period of the Great War of the Stars. It was also regarded by the Immortal Clan as a trump card to reverse the war situation. However... the weapon forger was not an immortal citizen, but an existence forcibly enslaved by them. In the end, he sacrificed everything, gave up the lives of his relatives and friends, and exchanged a chance for victory for all living beings. He colluded with several ancestors of Li Yan Mountain from the inside and outside, and concealed the day the artifact was completed. He even tricked the Immortal Clan and killed an Immortal King level expert."

"His flesh, bones, and soul, once inside the formation, couldn't even last half an hour before being completely obliterated, becoming nourishment for the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner, significantly enhancing its already formidable destructive power."

"Oh? The Celestial King..."

Jiang Mo's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner to have such a terrifying record.

Immortal Kings are the kings of the Immortal Clan and the Sub-Immortal Clan. They are usually at the peak of the Supreme Dao Lord realm. The strongest king among all the kings is still at the same realm, but his combat power is much stronger. Therefore, he has a new title: "Immortal Emperor".

Immortal King and Immortal Emperor are not classifications of realms, but merely titles. In reality, they represent the ultimate level of evolution of the bloodline of the Immortal race, that is, reaching the Dao Lord realm.

"My father, my ancestors, and my sages of all generations have told us that the Eighty-Eight-Pointed True Flame Banner is a treasure that must never be displayed in the world."

As more and more past events were revealed, the solemn expression on the Crimson Lotus Mountain Lord's face grew deeper and deeper. He sighed softly and said:

"Back then, if this artifact hadn't disappeared, with the methods of the powerful immortals, they could have sent it to the outer battlefield. None of the three thousand stars and their followers would have escaped. This forbidden object has extremely high growth potential. The more living beings it kills, the stronger it becomes, and the more invincible it becomes."

"It is precisely this point that makes us afraid to expose its presence. If the Daoist traditions and forces of the Immortal Realm were to learn of its existence, it would unleash another bloodbath, and our Li Yan Mountain would have no chance of surviving such a turmoil..."

"Therefore, for countless years, we have followed the teachings of our ancestors and dared not expose this treasure to the world."

"Furthermore, even within Mount Liyan, no more than two people in each generation know this secret. Most of the time, only the mountain lord knows it. For example, for the three thousand nine hundred years I have ruled, none of the people of Mount Liyan know that we possess an innate magical artifact within our mountain; only I do."

Gradually, the expression of the root of the plague began to become subtle. When its gaze fell on the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner, a chill ran through its heart.

Before the initial transaction, it did not know the specific name of the innate magical artifact. Only now did it truly see it, and its long-held assumptions were partially confirmed at this moment.

That is the power of the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner. It is too terrifying. It is not impossible that Chi Lian used it, Jiang Mo, and Sunset Demon Emperor as pawns. After breaking off relations with the Immortal Clan and the Sub-Immortal Clan and starting a war, he quietly carried out a betrayal and killed all three of them to further strengthen the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner.

Thinking of this, the root of the plague did not show its anger on its face. These old monsters, who have lived for tens of thousands of years, are all old foxes, and it is only natural for them to scheme against each other.

Or perhaps, Chi Lian initially brought them into the mountains intending to kill them.

It wasn't until Jiang Mo intervened and they passed through the Thirty-Six Sacred Flames that Chi Lian, by a twist of fate, became alert and abandoned her original plan...

In a mere fraction of a second, a jumble of thoughts flooded the mind of the source of the plague. It analyzed them one by one, becoming increasingly calm and focused, while secretly keeping a watchful eye on the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain.

This is the strongest of a genuine, dominant force, no weaker than it is now.

Jiang Mo, caught in the middle of the situation, was also deep in thought. Looking at the eighty-eight True Flame Banners inside the Flame Stone container, he made a tentative, teasing remark about the root plague:

"Old Ghost, you knew from the beginning? You really went all out, giving me such a treasure. It seems I hold a significant place in your heart."

"Heh, if I had known it was such a treasure, I would never have given it to you, even if you killed me. It's even more powerful than my innate spiritual treasure..."

The source of the plague responded with a cold laugh, its eyes flashing with a wicked light. Its displeased tone was clearly directed at the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain, implying that it had the intention to frame and kill the two of them.

Jiang Mo could easily discern the implied meaning in those words, and so he continued with a smile:

"It seems that the Crimson Lotus Mountain Lord has done a good job of keeping it a secret. It is rare that he is so kind as to offer this item to the two of us. I was just worried that the Mountain Lord might use this powerful weapon to attack us. I guess I was too narrow-minded. I am ashamed!"

Jiang Mo clasped his hands together and bowed slightly.

This was undoubtedly a way for the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain to back down. Whether or not it had such intentions, after this conversation, it dared not have them anymore. The root of the plague and Jiang Mo had played their cards right in the open: we are on guard against you, you'd better not make any moves.

If you make any move, you are no match for us.

However, these words cannot be spoken openly; their true meaning can only be conveyed through verbal probing.

Clearly, the Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain also sensed something. He smiled calmly and explained:

"The Eighty-Eight Trigrams True Flame Banner is indeed powerful, but it still cannot conceal the brilliance of the two of you. How dare I scheme against you? You two are joking."

"So, the reason why the Immortal Clan has their eyes on you this time is because of this treasure?" Jiang Mo continued to ask.

"Correct."

"The Immortal Clan roughly deduced that this magical artifact fell into our hands. After their defeat back then, they had no strength left to clean up the mess and retreated to the Northern Divine Realm. Over the years, the power of the Daoist traditions in the four regions has grown stronger and stronger. They can no longer forcibly emerge to seize our treasures from Li Yan Mountain. Therefore, they can only wait until they have an extremely high chance of success before making a move, such as now..."

"I have a feeling that they are about to make a big move and will once again start a war that will sweep across the entire Immortal Realm and the stars beyond the heavens. To win the victory, they will need the support of the Eighty-Eight-Pointed True Flame Banner. Once it gains momentum, no Dao Lord, Dominator, or Lord of the Forbidden Zone will be able to stop it."

The Lord of Crimson Lotus Mountain sighed helplessly. If it weren't for the overwhelming power of the Immortal Clan, which Li Yan Mountain alone couldn't stop, it wouldn't have wanted to ask for help from outside.

As soon as news of the Eighty-Eight True Flame Banners spreads throughout the world, regardless of its truth or whereabouts, they will inevitably face an unprecedented catastrophe away from Flame Mountain.

This is the real reason why it had to seek cooperation with the powerful figures of the Eastern Wilderness; it was simply trying to survive in the coming chaotic world.

"What time did they agree with you for the submission ceremony?"

"In ten days, several envoys from the Immortal Clan will arrive. The Sub-Immortal Clan is just the vanguard. The real mastermind behind it all is the Immortal Clan. There's no guarantee that an Immortal King won't be born, or even... In the worst-case scenario, an Immortal Emperor might arrive as well. My premonition is growing stronger. They suspect that the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner is in our hands."

"Submission is only the first step. There are many ways to control us and uncover the secrets of Liyan Mountain."

The Crimson Lotus Mountain Lord's brows were furrowed with worry. It stared blankly at the Eighty-Eight Trigrams True Flame Banner for a long time, feeling endless sorrow in its heart. It was just a pity that its predecessors did not have the courage to activate it, and now that it had come to its generation, it was too late.

Immediately, the Crimson Lotus Mountain Master turned to look at Jiang Mo and said:

"These secrets are too important, and the causes and effects involved are too deep. I am willing to tell you because I believe in you. However, I can understand your situation. Once you take down the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner, you will be on the path of fighting against the Sub-Immortal Clan and the Immortal Clan. If you regret it, it is not too late to turn back now. I will not force you. Consider it a wasted effort. You will have to find other help."

"enough."

"a man of his words."

"Since the alliance has already been agreed upon, and Lord Mountain Lord has no intention of plotting against me, why would I abandon you in danger?"

Jiang Mo stepped toward the Flame Stone that sealed the innate magical artifact. The stone was radiant and clear, like fossilized flames. Inside were eighty-eight array flags forged from different kinds of strange fire.

"I'll take this job."

"I'll take on the troubles of the Immortal Clan and the Sub-Immortal Clan. I just hope Fellow Daoist Chi Lian won't go back on his word. Once a gift is given out, it's like spilled water. Once something is in my hands, I can't take it back."

Jiang Mo turned his hand, raised his left hand, and gently touched the surface of the Flame Stone. He had not yet exerted force to shatter it, but was only asking the Crimson Lotus Mountain Lord's wishes one last time.

What it received in return was a pair of resolute, fiery-colored eyes, and it nodded gently.

"it is good."

"Furthermore, I need to establish three rules with you. I wonder if Venerable Xuanzun would mind?"

"explain."

Jiang Mo gathered his strength in his fingertips, preparing to shatter the Flame Stone and retrieve the Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner.

“1. Once you obtain this item, you may not use it on the people of my Li Yan Mountain clan.”

"2. If in the future our clan is driven to the brink of extinction because of this thing, we hope that the Venerable Master will consider rescuing us."

"Just these two?" Jiang Mo raised an eyebrow.

"Yes."

"Promise you."

With a loud "boom!", Jiang Mo exerted a little force with his five fingers, and the Flame Stone that sealed the ancient immortal artifact instantly turned into dust. The Eighty-Eight-Cornered True Flame Banner, which had been dormant for countless ages, was reborn once again!

"Buzz!"

Jiang Mo grabbed it with his long, slender left hand and began to refine it.

In an instant, countless ancient memories flooded into Jiang Mo's brain like a tide. They recorded the identity of the blacksmith and the wonders of the eighty-eight kinds of innate strange fire. Each array flag had mysterious power and could form an array on its own or in combination. Its supernatural abilities were astonishingly numerous.

Each array flag is named after a different kind of fire. Two flags, three flags, four flags, and five flags can all form an array. Moreover, the power varies depending on the arrangement of the flags. Simply put, the more array flags there are, the stronger the array.

Only when all eighty-eight True Flame Banners are deployed can they advance to their limit, forming the 'Divine Flame Demon-Slaying Array' and unleashing their peak destructive power. This array was specifically prepared for the Primordial Demon Ancestor of the True Demon Clan who raised the banner of rebellion and for the supreme evolvers of other species.

The more you kill, the stronger you become!

Jiang Mo exhaled a breath of Qi, and his five fingers glowed faintly as he continued to refine the eighty-eight-pointed flame flags. Those array flags, which were two or three zhang long, fell into his palm and instantly turned into the size of needles, constantly evolving into various arrays in his palm.