Chapter 139

Cultivating in the Fire Domain yields double results.

Fang Yu cultivated for only a few dozen days and reached the peak of the 2nd Stage of Divine Abilities in the True Qi Realm, just one step away from the 3rd Stage of Divine Abilities in the Daoist Gang Qi Realm.

He stood up and flew through the Fire Domain; the fourth layer was already dangerous for ordinary experts, but since he cultivated the Green Flame Seven Refining Rays, he could assimilate all kinds of flames, so the flames of the fourth layer posed no real threat to him.

Flying onward, Fang Yu soon reached the fifth layer, where the flames glowed golden and the temperature became even more terrifying, yet the fire essence qi grew increasingly dense.

Fang Yu absorbed some fire essence qi into the Seven Evil Gourd, to absorb later after he broke through into the Daoist Gang Qi Realm.

The Seven Kill Gourd still had many compartments, capable of storing these heavenly treasures.

The flames of the fifth layer were extremely intense, and occasionally one could spot discarded materials—these were relics that Immortal Platform Realm experts had attempted to forge here, only to have their work ruined by sudden surges of the Fire Domain's divine flames or fluctuations in Xu Yuan Qi.

These materials were still quite valuable, some even useful; Fang Yu collected them, intending to later submit them as heavenly treasures to the Yuhua Sect's Elders in exchange for contribution points.

Turning waste into treasure was not bad at all.

But when Fang Yu reached the boundary between the fifth and sixth layers of flames, he sensed danger—clearly, with his current realm, entering the sixth layer to retrieve materials would be extremely perilous.

"Pity that the fire technique I currently cultivate is the Yuhua Sect's great technique, Green Flame Seven Refining Rays, not the supreme technique, Haozhen True Fire; had I cultivated Haozhen True Fire, I might even venture into the seventh layer."

Fang Yu gazed at the sixth layer of flames, whose name was Purple Qi Rising from the East; though the name sounded elegant, its lethality was immense—ordinary people could never come here, and even Immortal Platform Realm experts risked death with the slightest misstep.

Fang Yu had originally planned to gather more materials and treasures in the Fire Domain, but now he could not enter the sixth layer.

Later, once he cultivated the Yuhua Sect's Haozhen True Fire or other supreme techniques, he could return here; then, he could fully absorb the Purple Qi Rising from the East, the Five Element True Fires, and perfect his supreme technique.

And now, it was time to leave.

"If I had Xuan Huang Mother Qi, I wouldn't fear this place."

As Fang Yu departed the Fire Domain, he still thought of Xuan Huang Mother Qi—this heavenly treasure was exceedingly rare; even a small amount added to a crafted artifact would elevate it qualitatively.

But such a treasure was not something easily obtained; ordinary seekers would almost certainly die trying.

Of course, if Ye Fan were searching for Xuan Huang Mother Qi, he would likely survive.

Fang Yu decided to return once more to the Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven to check on the progress at the Demon Emperor's Tomb.

As Fang Yu transformed into a streak of light in the sky, heading toward the Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven, word of the Demon Emperor's Tomb had already spread.

"Did you hear? A colossal treasure has appeared in Yan Region—many great figures have been stirred!"

"Who hasn't heard of the Demon Emperor's Tomb? The Demon Emperor was a great emperor—his tomb emerging has every soul eager!"

"Our Eastern Wilderness's major holy sects and ancient clans have all mobilized; these days we've seen many great figures—Ji Clan of the Ancient Clans, Jiang Clan of the Ancient Clans, Yaoguang Holy Sect, and Yaochi Holy Sect—all have arrived!"

"Rumors say even major sects from other regions are coming—no one expected the news to spread so fast."

"It's said a great figure from the Central Region has arrived—he appears connected to the Demon Emperor; reportedly, many years ago, the Demon Emperor took a vital treasure from the Central Region, and now the Central Region's great figure has come to reclaim it."

"And it's said our human race's ultimate treasure, the Ruined Tower, was also seized by the Demon Emperor—now that his tomb has surfaced, surely the Ruined Tower will emerge too."

Cultivators discussed these things, and Fang Yu overheard their words.

Fang Yu cultivates with his mind—his divine sense could cover dozens of li; hearing these cultivators' chatter was perfectly normal.

Even at this distance from the Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven, many cultivators were discussing it; as Fang Yu drew closer, more cultivators were talking.

These cultivators' faces carried much fear, as if they had encountered some great horror.

"The Demon Emperor's tomb has changed again—he didn't just leave a yang tomb, but also a yin tomb: the active volcano is the yang tomb, the nether cold pool is the yin tomb; some great figures didn't notice, and were killed by the opening yin tomb!"

"Too terrifying—I can't imagine such deadly power; legendary great figures have died in the yin tomb's fatal strike!"

"The great figures are enraged—the human race's ultimate treasure hasn't appeared; the Ruined Tower is surely in the yin tomb, but anyone who enters the yin tomb dies."

"After all, he was a great demon emperor—his power was terrifying; even in death, his lingering traps have slain many great figures. Now the entire world is shaken."

"The Demon Emperor's yin tomb has activated a fatal trap?"

Fang Yu gazed toward the Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven—indeed, dark qi seethed, killing intent surged into the sky; even a pseudo-emperor who went there would die, let alone Immortal Platform Realm experts of the 1st or 2nd Stage.

Fang Yu immediately altered his course, pondering whether to visit the Tai Xuan Men.

But as he flew over a town, his divine sense suddenly swept across two familiar figures.

"Ye Fan, Pang Bo."

Fang Yu landed before these two familiar figures.

"Brother Fang? What a coincidence—we meet again."

"Brother Fang, this is wonderful—to see you here, I'm so glad."

Both Ye Fan and Pang Bo were present, and both had greatly advanced in cultivation—they had reached the Life Spring Realm.

"You've reached the Life Spring Realm? You can fly now?"

Fang Yu examined them—he saw that in these days, both Ye Fan and Pang Bo had made tremendous progress, reaching the Life Spring Realm; their strength had at least increased tenfold.

"Yes, Brother Fang. These days, we've advanced considerably, reaching the Life Spring Realm—but you wouldn't believe what we went through to get here."

Pang Bo, delighted by Fang Yu's arrival, found a place for them to sit and drink.

"I never want to go through it again—but fortune favors the bold. We had no resources, so we took the risk—and somehow, we succeeded."

Ye Fan's expression was calm, but recalling these past days, he still felt heart-pounding terror.

"Did you go to the Ancient Forbidden Zone again?"

Fang Yu's gaze turned to them.

"Brother Fang, you guessed that?"

Ye Fan looked at Fang Yu and pulled out several fruit-like objects.

They were divine herbs.