Boom! Whoosh!
The Black Flame Tower stood tall in the wilderness, its raging flames turning the surrounding rocks a dull, glowing red.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Three figures were the first to shoot toward the Black Flame Tower.
Immediately after, experts from all the major families flew toward the towering structure.
The closer one got to the tower, the more intense the scorching heat waves became, striking relentlessly and leaving no room for defense. This power of the Black Flame pierced directly into the Soul Sea, completely disregarding a person's cultivation level. Those with weaker soul resilience, even sub-divine experts, could not withstand it.
Some realized the Black Flame was something they simply could not block and hastily retreated.
Others tried to force their way through the heat, only to let out agonized screams as black flames erupted across their entire bodies.
Seeing this,
"Let's go," Nie Li said, glancing at the others.
Nie Li and his group began moving toward the Black Flame Tower as well.
Cang Ming, Mu Ye, Hua Huo, and their group entered the tower first, followed quickly by others. Around five or six hundred people, unable to endure the burning sensation, had already retreated from inside.
As Nie Li's group drew nearer, they felt the oppressive waves of heat crashing over them, slamming directly into their Soul Seas.
Even Nie Li felt the scorching in his Soul Sea. He glanced at the others. "How are you all doing?"
The rest of the group also gave their affirmations.
Though the Black Flame's burning was formidable, they all cultivated exceptionally powerful high-level techniques. Their soul resilience was, therefore, among the best of the best. The Black Flame here, while applying some pressure, was not enough to reduce them to the same state as those who had fled in agony.
Gradually approaching the towering Black Flame Tower, they saw its seven distinct levels. The flames at the base still held a hint of vibrant red, but the color deepened the higher one looked, until at the very top, the fire was as black as ink.
The purity of that black fire at the summit was startling even to Nie Li. He wondered who had left such a formidable tower behind.
Feeling the waves of heat rolling toward them, the group finally stepped inside the Black Flame Tower.
On the first floor, numerous experts from various families sat cross-legged. Many, upon reaching this level, felt as if their Soul Seas were on the verge of igniting. Not daring to ascend further, they hastily sat on the ground to comprehend the intent within.
However, some continued onward, heading for the second floor.
Suddenly, black flames erupted and engulfed
"Duan Jian, what's wrong?" the group exclaimed, startled. They thought his Soul Sea had caught fire like the others they'd just seen.
Seeing Duan Jian ablaze with black flames, the other experts from various families in the hall showed expressions of pity. Another one was about to be crippled.
But, unexpectedly, Duan Jian showed no sign of pain. On the contrary, he looked thrilled.
Seeing this,
"Duan Jian, you haven't gone mad, have you..." Lu Piao said, lacking tact.
Duan Jian shot Lu Piao a disgruntled look, then turned to Nie Li. "Master, I don't know why, but these black flames seem to have a boosting effect on my Soul Sea. Once I entered, I realized the more Black Flame I absorb, the faster my Soul Sea grows!" His face was filled with elation.
Nie Li nodded slightly. Duan Jian possessed the inheritance of the Black Dragon bloodline, and the Black Dragon was the very controller of black flame. It was only natural that the Black Flame here could enhance Duan Jian's Soul Sea.
Duan Jian, covered in raging black flames, was not screaming in agony like the others. Instead, he was lively and beaming with joy. The sight left the other experts sitting on the floor in stunned silence. What exactly was this flame-covered fellow?
On the first floor of the Black Flame Tower, they felt no particular pressure. After a brief discussion, the group decided to ascend together to the second level.