Above the fire sea, space twisted and shattered, displaying bizarre and fantastical phenomena. At times, visions of chaos at the world’s beginning emerged; at times, apocalyptic scenes of stellar destruction were reflected.
At the centre of this chaotic and violent fire sea, the outline of a grand structure could be faintly seen.
The entire building seemed carved from the purest “chaotic crystal stone”, crystalline and translucent, yet containing infinite radiance. It presented a strange texture that was neither black nor white, encompassing all colours.
Its form was not that of an ordinary palace or pavilion but resembled a multi-layered “flame pyramid” slowly rotating, with its apex pointing straight at the most chaotic flame vault above.
The whole tower was tightly enveloped and guarded by a dense, ever-shifting chaotic-coloured flame, the chaotic source fire.
Even from a great distance, Chen Ping could clearly sense the supreme aura emitted by that chaotic source fire, causing all things to tremble and laws to wail.
At the edge of the forbidden area stood a massive stele ten zhang high, entirely blood-red, as if compressed and solidified from countless flame runes.
On the stele’s surface, two deeply etched lines seemed inscribed with supreme might. Each stroke contained a terrifying will that burned divine souls and branded the void. These were the warnings left by Li Fire Demon Lord:
【Chaotic source fire, incinerates dao and refines spirit!】
【Without bearing supreme fire, entrants perish in soul!】
Sixteen ancient and profound flame divine characters, bold and vigorous, exuded domineering arrogance. Even after endless ages, the lingering will burned like fierce flames, scorching the minds and courage of any who dared approach.
Chen Ping stood at this boundary of flame and destruction, gazing at the roaring chaotic fire sea ahead and the mysterious chaotic crystal tower at its centre.
The chaotic immortal power within his body automatically accelerated its circulation. Deep in his dantian, the long-dormant chaotic-coloured vortex now spun noticeably faster, emitting an increasingly strong longing and resonance.
At the vortex’s centre, a faint yet incomparably pure chaotic-coloured spark, capable of reflecting the birth and extinction of myriad fires, was gradually igniting and growing stronger.
The sensation was crystal clear. The chaotic source fire ahead shared the same root and origin as something within his body.
It was not a threat, but a summons.
The mutual attraction of long-separated homologous power.
“Supreme fire origin… chaotic source fire…”
A brilliant light shone in Chen Ping’s eyes, the corners of his mouth curving into an imperceptible arc. “It seems this was prepared for me.”
Without the slightest hesitation, under Ling Yan’s suddenly contracting pupils in the distance, he stepped forward. His figure flashed like lightning, plunging straight into the chaotic fire sea capable of instantly reducing even a peak Heavenly Immortal powerhouse to ashes.
“Fellow daoist Chen! No! Come back quickly!”
Ling Yan’s alarmed shout was instantly drowned by the violent roaring of the flames.
Yet the expected scene of Chen Ping being incinerated by myriad fires, screaming as he perished, did not occur.
The chaotic fire sea, capable of burning stars and piercing space, underwent an inconceivable change the moment it touched Chen Ping’s body.
The rampant and savage flames, as if encountering their supreme sovereign, instantly restrained their wild demeanour.
They no longer attacked or burned disorderly but became extraordinarily docile and orderly.
The crimson heaven-incinerating fierce fire automatically parted, forming a passage.
The golden solar essence fire turned into gentle light rain, softly sprinkling on Chen Ping. Far from injuring him, it penetrated and transformed into the purest supreme fire origin.
The purple cloud thunder fire ceased its crackling explosions, instead coiling around his wrists like obedient pets, transmitting a tingling tempering sensation.
The pitch-black void devouring flame no longer swallowed but encircled his body, first “filtering” and “taming” other overly explosive flame energies…
A thin layer of strange halo, constantly shifting chaotic colours, naturally emerged on Chen Ping’s surface.
This halo appeared fragile yet emitted an ancient aura of supremacy, commanding myriad fires: chaotic fire origin spiritual light.
This was the origin phenomenon naturally manifested when his dantian’s chaotic vortex and spark were stimulated by external homologous power.
He walked through the chaotic fire sea that made Ling Yan pale at the mere mention, with leisurely steps and calm expression, as if strolling in his own courtyard rather than a land of destruction.
Even more shocking, as he advanced towards the fire sea’s centre and the chaotic crystal tower, the endless violent flames around him seemed to receive the most primordial summons. They began actively and joyfully converging towards him.
Not an aggressive encirclement, but a “fusion” and “offering” like all rivers returning to the sea.
Crimson, gold, purple, white, black… countless coloured flames shed their violent shells, revealing their core law runes and energy essences.
They turned into brilliant colourful torrents surging from all directions towards Chen Ping, unhindered as they merged into the chaotic fire origin spiritual light around him.
Then rapidly absorbed and refined by that light, incorporating into the increasingly bright and substantial chaotic-coloured vortex and spark in his dantian.
With each step he took, the surrounding fire sea dimmed slightly, the flames’ roars softened a fraction, and his own aura grew more profound and condensed.
Wherever he passed, flames extinguished, leaving a briefly existing relatively calm passage, though soon filled again by incoming flames from the periphery.
But this scene of “plucking chestnuts from the fire” and “myriad fires paying homage” was enough to leave Ling Yan, barely observing with divine sense from afar, utterly shocked, his soul nearly scattering in astonishment.
“Supreme fire origin… it truly is supreme fire origin! And it is… the legendary ‘chaotic fire seed’!”
Ling Yan’s voice trembled, filled with utmost shock and disbelief.
