Chapter 053: Hun Tiandi Prepares to Make a Move against the Void Devouring Flame
Within the void space-
This is the territory of the Void Devouring Flame, his domain.
At this moment, the Void Devouring Flame was extremely weak, with a disordered and feeble aura, as if it had undergone a fierce battle.
Moreover, it wasn't just an ordinary battle; it seemed to have exhausted the Void Devouring Flame, who was now gasping for air.
Cold sweat appeared on its forehead, and its face showed a slightly pale complexion.
This was the Void Devouring Flame, the second-ranked flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. What could have happened to make it appear so "weakened"?
Could it be... the result of some kind of activity? Clearly, that wasn't the case!
Within the void space, apart from the Void Devouring Flame, there were many flames, black flames that spread throughout the entire space.
These flames were the Void Devouring Flame's clones, sub-fires.
Although the individual strength of these sub-fires was not particularly strong, ranging from Dou Wang level to Dou Huang level, their sheer number was terrifying, filling the entire space.
The reason the Void Devouring Flame created so many clones was to cultivate the "Flame Mantra." He was determined to cultivate this art.
Only by cultivating the "Flame Mantra" would he have a greater chance of obtaining the inheritance of the Tuo She Ancient Emperor.
But while cultivating the "Flame Mantra," he also had to leave some means behind.
These black flames that filled the void space were the Void Devouring Flame's means, his sub-fires. They were a part of his strength.
The Void Devouring Flame extracted them from its own body, at the same time discarding the years of cultivation of its Dou Qi and techniques.
Now its strength had fallen to the level of a Nine-star Dou Zun.
As a spiritual creature of heaven and earth, it possessed terrifying power from the beginning. This Nine-star Dou Zun strength was simply its weakest state.
It was born as a Nine-star Dou Zun and had been cultivating from that level.
As long as it successfully cultivated the "Flame Mantra" and absorbed the dispersed sub-fires again, even if its strength decreased to some extent, it wouldn't be too drastic.
To accomplish all of this, it needed to be fast!
Fast enough to prevent Hun Tiandi from reacting.
If Hun Tiandi found out how weak it was now, he would surely make a move against it.
Filling the entire void space with its clones, the Void Devouring Flame didn't hesitate and quickly sat down cross-legged to cultivate the "Flame Mantra." What it needed now was time.
It had to be fast!
...
Inside the grand hall, Hun Tiandi was originally contemplating which step of the cultivation had gone wrong.
Suddenly, he sensed something.
His lips curved slightly, revealing a wicked smile as he murmured to himself, "So, he did cultivate it after all."
Whoosh!
Raising his arm, he made a slight grasping motion towards the void, and the two suspended flames and techniques were all collected by him.
The figure of Hun Tiandi gradually disappeared from the throne, and there was no trace of him left in the entire grand hall.
Within the void space, where there should have been only the Void Devouring Flame, another person appeared at this moment.
This person was none other than Hun Tiandi.
Hun Tiandi appeared in the void space and looked at the black flames that filled the space. With a wave of his hand, all these black flames were completely absorbed into his body.
With the body of a pinnacle Nine-Star Dou Sheng, it was no problem for him to keep these black flames obediently within his body.
Feeling that his black flames had been taken away, the Void Devouring Flame also sensed it and stopped cultivating the "Flame Mantra," slowly opening its eyes.
Before its eyes was the smiling figure of the white-robed Hun Tiandi. Seeing that it had opened its eyes, Hun Tiandi lightly spoke, "Void, I hope I didn't disturb your seclusion?"
"Hun Tiandi!"
The Void Devouring Flame's eyes narrowed slightly, and the black flames within its eyes flickered.
Finally, Hun Tiandi had come.
The thing it least wanted to see had happened.
It had thought that it had hidden well enough, and as long as it was fast enough, it would successfully cultivate the "Flame Mantra" before Hun Tiandi could react.
But now it seemed that it had been too naive.
"Why have you come? This isn't where you should be. You should leave."
Although it knew why Hun Tiandi had come here, the Void Devouring Flame didn't want to expose Hun Tiandi's true intentions before he made them clear.
What if... What if Hun Tiandi came to the void space with a different intention than the Void Devouring Flame anticipated?
Although it was impossible, everything has a "what if."
What if? What if Hun Tiandi was just passing through the void space and had no other thoughts?
...
Hun Tiandi didn't immediately make a move against the Void Devouring Flame either.
In his eyes, the current Void Devouring Flame was already his prey. There was no way for it to escape. Although the void space belonged to the Void Devouring Flame, one must not forget...
In the face of absolute strength, the environment means nothing.
The Void Devouring Flame is now nothing more than a Nine-Star Dou Zun. Not even a Half-step Dou Sheng.
Even if Hun Tiandi gave the Void Devouring Flame a pair of wings, it would still be impossible for it to escape today.
Hun Tiandi said, "Void, I have an important matter to discuss with you, so I came to the void space. I hope I didn't disturb you?"
"No... not at all!"
Upon hearing this, the Void Devouring Flame shook its head and muttered to itself, "The hypocritical Hun Tiandi. I want to see what he's up to. If he really intends to devour me, then the Soul Clan will inevitably have to bury over half of its powerful individuals with me!"
"Emperor, if there's something you want to discuss with me, couldn't you have waited until I came out of seclusion?"
The Void Devouring Flame still wore a smile on its face. But beneath this smile, there was a different meaning hidden.
"The matter came up suddenly, and I couldn't wait for you to come out of seclusion," replied Hun Tiandi.
If Hun Tiandi was foolish enough to wait for the Void Devouring Flame to come out of seclusion, then it would be too late for everything.
"What is it exactly? Why is it so sudden?" asked the Void Devouring Flame.
With a smile on his face, Hun Tiandi looked at the Void Devouring Flame and said, "Void, we have known each other for thousands of years, and we have always had a cooperative relationship. I think it's time for us to change our cooperative relationship."
"Hmm?"
"What do you mean, Hun Tiandi?" The expression on the face of the Void Devouring Flame darkened.
He had already figured it out. Hun Tiandi was planning to take action against him, to strike while he was weak and take his life.
Although he was prepared for it, it was still difficult to accept in his heart...
After all, their cooperative relationship of thousands of years was coming to an end like this?
Still wearing a smile on his face, Hun Tiandi said to the Void Devouring Flame, "Void, you are a clever person. We have cooperated for many years. What kind of person am I, you should be clearer than anyone."
"Now you are too weak. You want to cooperate with my Soul Clan? You no longer have the qualifications."
"How about being devoured by me? Become the fire in the palm of my hand, and I will take you to the pinnacle of this continent, becoming the esteemed Dou Di."
As Hun Tiandi spoke, he slowly walked towards the Void Devouring Flame, gathering power in secret, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became increasingly wicked.
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