The golden flames were exceedingly strange.
They did not burn Chu Feng’s clothes, nor did they scorch his face.
Yet Chu Feng was still in excruciating pain. Even though he had fallen into a coma, he kept emitting agonised sounds, and the expression on his face showed unbearable suffering.
“Damn it, what on earth is this thing?”
Both Xiao Yu and Xia Yan realised how formidable the golden flames were. They tried every possible method to help Chu Feng extinguish them, but after numerous attempts, none had any effect.
This made them extremely anxious, both fearing that Chu Feng would be killed by the golden flames.
…
In Chu Feng’s spiritual world, he was still standing opposite the mysterious elder.
Here too, Chu Feng was engulfed in golden flames and suffering immense pain.
“Senior, this junior sincerely intends to save you. Why are you treating me like this?”
Chu Feng felt the flames burning every inch of his soul, a sensation that filled him with deep unease.
“Endure it for a while. I am saving you.”
As soon as the elder spoke these words, the power of the golden flames intensified rather than diminished.
The pain sweeping through Chu Feng grew even more intense.
Yet Chu Feng became less worried.
He had long noticed that although the golden flames caused him tremendous agony, they were not inflicting any real harm.
The golden flames continued burning for a long time without any sign of subsiding, and the suffering Chu Feng endured became increasingly fierce.
The elder, however, showed no reaction. His gaze remained fixed on Chu Feng, as if observing something.
Swish.
Suddenly, the elder waved his wide sleeve. The golden flames on Chu Feng’s body transformed into a strand of golden light, drawn out from within him and absorbed into the elder’s sleeve.
Although the golden flames had departed, Chu Feng became extraordinarily weak. Covered in sweat, he could barely stand and collapsed to the ground with a thud.
“Senior, what were you doing just now?”
Chu Feng asked weakly.
If he had harboured doubts before, now he was almost certain that the elder meant him no harm.
Because after the golden flames vanished, something had remained inside Chu Feng’s body, something that could indeed save his life.
Yet Chu Feng also knew that the golden flames and the thing the elder had left within him were entirely different.
That was why he was curious about the purpose of the golden flames burning him.
“Although you have gained control over a trace of the Thousand Transformations Demonic Power,”
“the Thousand Transformations Demonic Power is not as simple as you think.”
“When you use it, it can indeed boost your strength, but it will also exact a price.”
“This price is similar to that of forbidden medicine, yet different.”
“The backlash from forbidden medicine is temporary, but the Thousand Transformations Demonic Power could affect you for a lifetime.”
“Just now, your boundary power was nearly exhausted, allowing the Thousand Transformations Demonic Power to take advantage and begin corroding your soul.”
“If I had not used this Demon-Subduing Sacred Flame to eradicate it completely, you would never have left this place alive.”
The elder explained to Chu Feng.
“Thousand Transformations Demonic Power?”
“Does that mean what I mastered was not purely the power of the main formation?”
Chu Feng asked.
“It can be considered the power of the main formation, but the main formation here is no ordinary one.”
“This Thousand Transformations Illusory Palace is controlled by the Thousand Transformations Fox Demon. All the formations are infused with its demonic power.”
“Although the Thousand Transformations Fox Demon is asleep, its power still retains its demonic nature.”
The elder said.
“So, it was the Thousand Transformations Fox Demon that trapped you, Senior?”
Chu Feng asked.
“You need not know too much about my affairs with the Thousand Transformations Fox Demon.”
“You only need to remember this: when your boundary spirit techniques reach the Divine Robe realm, come find me again.”
“If at that time you are still willing to help, once the matter is accomplished, I will reward you handsomely.”
“If you are unwilling, I will not blame you.”
The elder told Chu Feng.
“Senior, you saved this junior’s life today. Rest assured, when I become a Divine Robe World Spiritist, I will certainly return to rescue you.”
Chu Feng clasped his fist and declared.
“In that case, I shall await that day.”
“By the way, I know you obtained the Purple Haze Ghost King Pearl. Although you have acquired it, using it will not be easy.”
“I will teach you the method to break the curse.”
After saying this, the elder pointed with his palm. Golden light surged, and a vast formation appeared before Chu Feng’s eyes, but soon the immense formation shrank to something tiny.
It was an extremely complex curse-breaking method, yet Chu Feng committed it to memory.
“Thank you, Senior.”
Chu Feng was deeply grateful. He had already obtained the Purple Haze Ghost King Pearl and knew the elder spoke the truth.
Without the elder’s guidance, Chu Feng might truly have been unable to use it.
“Chu Feng, remember this: if you cannot come, do not force yourself to do so.”
“I have never forced anyone against their will.”
“Go now.”
With these words, the elder waved his sleeve again. The space before Chu Feng began to collapse and disintegrate, fragments rushing towards him.
Seeing this, Chu Feng quickly closed his eyes. He opened them only when he sensed it was safe.
Upon reopening his eyes, Chu Feng found himself back in the real world.
Xia Yan and Xiao Yu were crouched on either side of him, watching over him.
Seeing him awaken, both showed expressions of joy.
“Chu Feng, you’re awake. How do you feel?”
Xia Yan and Xiao Yu asked at the same time.
“How do I feel?”
“Pretty good, actually.”
Chu Feng said as he sat up.
“Really?”
“You have no idea. Just now, strange flames were burning all over your body. You scared us to death.”
Xia Yan said.
“I know about that. Don’t worry, I’m fine.”
Chu Feng had no intention of telling Xia Yan and Xiao Yu about the elder.
Although the two women had questions, their greatest concern was Chu Feng’s safety. Seeing he was unharmed, they felt relieved.
As for Chu Feng, he took out the Purple Haze Ghost King Pearl.
Gazing at it, Chu Feng felt a surge of emotion within.
This treasure was useless to him personally, but it was extremely valuable to world spirits.
Chu Feng thought that perhaps the Purple Haze Ghost King Pearl could awaken Her Majesty the Queen.
