"Rank 22 on the Unusual Flame List: Ten-Thousand-Beasts Spirit Flame, taking its place!" "Rank 21 on the Unusual Flame List: ..." "... "Rank 19 on the Unusual Flame List: Qinglian Earth-Heart Flame, taking its place!" A pale green flame surged forth from within Xiao Yan's body, rushing into one of the stone pillars. "... Countless spectators stared in wide-eyed astonishment as this magnificent scene unfolded. With every command Xiao Yan issued, a unique flame broke through the distance, arriving at his summons and entering the stone pillars—so vividly, it seemed as though Xiao Yan had become the sovereign of the flame realm, with every finger movement commanding the unwavering obedience of all flames! The grandeur of this scene stirred the audience's hearts, filling them with exhilaration and profound admiration. The sense of supreme authority—where all things in the universe listened to his command—was deeply revered and envied. "Rank 7 on the Unusual Flame List: Nine-Depths Golden Ancestral Flame, taking its place!" "Up in the sky, Xiao Yan roared once more, and at once, the body of Yanjin trembled, golden flames bursting out of his form uncontrollably, surging into the stone pillar. Though the subsequent several flames of the rare fires were each under the control of their respective owners, they were all effortlessly guided by Xiao Yan, who swept them out of his body and sent them shooting into the pillar. 'Third on the Rare Fire Ranking—Jinglian Spirit Flame—now in place!' Xiao Yan took a deep breath, and Xiao Yi also emerged from within him, soaring upward and entering the pillar, forming a slender pink flame that soared straight into the heavens. By now, the Rare Fire Plaza had twenty-one rare fire pillars standing tall, creating a truly awe-inspiring spectacle. This scene left Houn Tian Di profoundly astonished, a subtle sense of unease stirring within him. As the Jinglian Spirit Flame entered the pillar, Xiao Yan turned his luminous, radiant gaze toward Houn Tian Di, shifting his hand seal and coldly declaring, 'Second on the Rare Fire Ranking—Xuwei Tuni—now in place!' " "As soon as the sound of his voice faded, a sudden tremor surged within Hún Tiān Dì's body—the nearly consumed Void Devouring Flame unexpectedly showed signs of revival! 'You're a fool!' Hún Tiān Dì's heart raced with growing apprehension. He sensed that if Xiao Yan managed to gather all the unusual flames, the resulting assault would surely shatter him. Therefore, he absolutely could not allow the Void Devouring Flame to be summoned as well. With a swift mental effort, he immediately countered the summoning force emanating from Xiao Yan. 'You managed to consume the Void Devouring Flame—what a cold, ruthless move!' Sensing the fluctuations within Hún Tiān Dì's body, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with surprise, then a cold smile spread across his face. He roared suddenly, 'Void Devouring Flame! If you're not rising now, when will you wait for?' 'Boom!' As soon as Xiao Yan's voice fell, Hún Tiān Dì's body trembled violently. A black flame finally burst through his form and swiftly surged forth, transforming into a human figure on the battlefield. "Spirit Emperor, if you wish to devour me, then even if I die, I will drag you along as my backup!" Void-Devouring Xin stepped forth, his gaze fierce upon the Spirit Emperor, then suddenly turned to Xiao Yan, his fierce gaze now taking on a peculiar tone—he could sense the overwhelming pressure emanating from Xiao Yan's body. "Emperor Xiao Yan, ha! You truly possess the ability to rally the myriad flames of the world. Today, I shall follow your command!" With a visibly displeased smile, Void-Devouring Xin then charged headlong into the final stone pillar. "When they saw the ancient measuring rod, its entire body swirling with vibrant flames, Gu Yuan and the others' eyes widened sharply, their voices sharp with astonishment. 'The legendary heteroflame eternal rod has appeared exactly as described!' Zhu Kun stared at the scene, murmuring in awe—this mysterious artifact had existed only since ancient times, and even among the ancient heroes, few had ever witnessed it." "Once again, summon the Blood Blade!" At that moment, Huntu's eyes also filled with awe, and he roared with a voice filled with urgency. Hearing his cry, a ripple of movement swept through the Huntu army—this time, far fewer warriors rose to join the fray. "Traitor!" Witnessing this scene, a flash of wrath passed through the Hún Tian Di's eyes. With a sweeping motion of his arm, his blood-bladed sword sliced through the void, charging straight into the ranks of the Hún clan's army. Blood streaks flashed, and countless heads soared into the air. In mere moments, the army had been reduced to only seven-eighths of its original strength, the survivors now pale-faced and trembling, gazing in fear at the Hún Tian Di. The Soul Emperor roared with laughter, his voice wild and frenzied, then suddenly expelled another surge of pure essence, seizing the blood-bladed sword with a powerful grip. The sword's sharp edge sliced through his palm, gashing it deeply and causing a gushing flow of blood, which was then entirely absorbed by the blade. "Die!" The Soul Emperor's hair streamed wildly, his face terrifyingly grim. With a single stride across the void, the blood-bladed sword suddenly expanded, and his form materialized directly upon the Strange Fire Plaza. The sword transformed into a blazing streak of blood light, piercing through the space, aimed squarely at Xiao Yan, under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers. A terrifying storm surged wildly from the heavens, instantly tearing through the Celestial Alliance's defensive shield. Everyone within was thrown thousands of feet into the air, while the very location of the Star Realm, together with the meteorite, was reduced to fine powder at that very moment. The storm even struck the floating Strange-Fire Plaza suspended in the sky, violently colliding it to the ground and leaving behind a colossal chasm—spanning roughly ten thousand miles—on the earth's surface. Those capable of flight swiftly gathered around the edges of the chasm, their eyes fixed intently upon its depths, all knowing that this would be the decisive clash between the two—whose victory would now be decided. Countless eyes converged on the Strange-Fire Plaza, where two battered figures, covered in blood, struggled to rise. Though both were once at the rank of Battle Emperor, their imperial statures had been shattered during the intense battle that had just unfolded. "Haha! Xiao Yan, even if you defeat me today, you won't be able to kill me. Once my strength recovers, I'll make you pay a blood price!" The Soul Emperor struggled to rise, then wavered as he floated upward. Waves of weakness radiated from within him. With a fierce, resolute gaze fixed on Xiao Yan below, he wheezed out a growling, venomous laugh. "Cough... cough..." Xiao Yan gasped and coughed violently. His face was pale as paper, blood gushing from his mouth. This battle had been brutally fierce. Yet, no matter what he said today, he could not let the tiger go unharmed—otherwise, the great calamity across the continent would never truly end! "Heh, how could you possibly leave me like this..." Wiping the blood from his lips, Xiao Yan's face revealed a strange smile. At the Heterogeneous Fire Plaza, the platform began to rise slowly, and suddenly, brilliant flames surged within Xiao Yan's body. As these vibrant flames appeared, the plaza trembled, and at its very center, a splendid column of stone rose, glowing with rich hues. Gazing at this column, a gentle smile spread across Xiao Yan's pale face. His body began to tremble, and then, unexpectedly, it started to burn from within. "Self-burning of a Supreme Emperor's body—Xiao Yan, you're trying to die!" Huan Tian Di was utterly stunned. To self-burn a Supreme Emperor's body required at least several hundred years, if not longer, to regenerate the body and re-attain the status—sometimes, even failure was possible. The cost was truly devastating. Yet, despite Huan Tian Di's sharp cry, Xiao Yan only responded with a calm, serene smile, his flames growing ever more intense and vibrant. "Lord of the Alliance!" "The righteousness of the Flame Emperor!" However, as soon as his figure stepped back, the vast expanse of the strange fire plaza pierced through the void and materialized directly beneath him. The阵法 swept forth, drawing the Soul Emperor into its embrace. "Roar! Roar!" "For a thousand years, our Soul Clan has planned and prepared—now all is lost to you, Xiao Yan! I won't accept it! I won't accept it!" Under the watchful gaze of countless onlookers, the array transformed into cascading lines of flame, wrapping tightly around the Soul Emperor's body. As the flames encircled him, his form began to melt swiftly, eventually dissolving into a luminous sphere of soul energy. At that moment, the Soul Emperor's piercing roar echoed powerfully across the heavens and earth. As soon as the luminous sphere appeared, the flame lines coiled into a massive cocoon, which then descended gently onto the strange fire plaza and slowly sank into its depths. Intricate, arcane patterns of flame spread densely throughout the entire plaza, sealing it in a profound enclosure. Above the land, countless people gazed at the flame cocoon sealed within the Strange Fire Plaza, their bodies unable to help but tremble. After more than six months of an apocalyptic ordeal, they finally found themselves liberated today! "Success?" Hearing the thunderous cheers rising from the Central Region, Gu Yuan and the others stared blankly, gazing in wonder at the Strange Fire Plaza floating in the sky. Had this great calamity finally been halted? "We... we've succeeded..." Gradually, the initial astonishment transformed into overwhelming joy. Gu Yuan and the others exchanged glances, their hearts swelling with exhilaration, and could no longer contain their laughter—this time, their laughter was truly unrestrained. "Xiao Yan..." Meanwhile, Xun'er and Cai Lin stared fixedly at the Strange Fire Plaza. After a moment, as if possessed, they rushed eagerly toward it, their movements frantic. When the two arrived at the plaza, they only saw streaks of strange fire columns, and their gazes immediately froze upon a particularly vibrant one at the center. Yet there, where they had expected to see a figure standing, there was none—momentarily, both women were struck dumb, their faces pale as paper, tears flowing uncontrollably. "If we don't act, this continent will be destroyed... " Xiang Yan sighed softly, then smiled and nodded. "This will be the last time..." As he spoke, his gaze drifted to the center of the Yihuo Plaza, where a soul of a Dou Di was sealed beneath. There, he would slowly be consumed by the Yihuo in the darkness. Though the battle had been fierce, fortunately, he had won. Gazing at the once-mighty Zhongzhou, now battered and scarred, Xiang Yan smiled gently, a sense of ease he had never before felt spreading from the depths of his soul. "Finally, we can rest..." On the Yihuo Plaza, Xiang Yan held the two women close, and slowly closed his eyes.