Chapter 250: The Severely Shaken Skyfire Venerable
Skyfire Venerable listened to Wu Tian's words and let out a dry laugh. "That's right, I was the former master of the Fallen Heart Flame before you absorbed it." He then sighed. "But now, I feel no connection to it at all. Mind telling this old man what's going on?"
Being called "Little Skyfire" by a young man? Impossible. Before confirming Wu Tian's identity, he refused to let him take advantage of him. So, he referred to himself as "the old man" there was no way "Little Skyfire" suited an ancient powerhouse like him.
Wu Tian's expression was unreadable. "What belongs to me is mine. I am its rightful master. As for you, Little Skyfire, you were merely an intruder."
His cryptic words made Skyfire Venerable feel that this young man was anything but ordinary. No, in fact, he was terrifyingly powerful. Claiming the Fallen Heart Flame as his own? That was an outrageous statement. But looking at the four Heavenly Flames casually flickering in his hand this kid… was he running a wholesale business for Heavenly Flames?
Just casually summoning four flames… who knew how many more he had?
Wu Tian, seeing that Yao Tianhuo was lost in thought, spoke again. "Little Skyfire, there's no need to overthink my identity. I know that you were devoured by the Heavenly Flame, then ambushed by the Flame Lizardmen, which led to your death."
Skyfire Venerable was shocked.
"How do you know?"
How could he not be shocked?
This young man knew everything about his past.
Here they were, in this endless magma world so how did this kid know so much?
Wu Tian's words cast an even greater shroud of mystery over him.
But fear? Not a chance.
At this point, Skyfire Venerable was nothing but a weak remnant soul he wouldn't even survive a single strike from Wu Tian.
What did he have to fear?
Though surprised, Skyfire Venerable quickly recovered his composure. He reminisced, "You're right. My greed got the better of me. I tried to devour two Fallen Heart Flames, but they clashed violently within me, leaving me gravely injured."
He let out a bitter laugh. "And at that moment, I was attacked by one of the Flame Lizardmen. A Dou Zun level beast… the battle nearly tore me apart."
His eyes flashed with emotion that fight had been unforgettable.
"After that battle, I was on the brink of death. My body collapsed, leaving behind only my soul, which latched onto this remnant of the Heavenly Flame."
Having finally spoken about his humiliating death, Skyfire Venerable felt a strange sense of relief.
Being trapped here alone for so many years… having someone to talk to felt strangely comforting.
Whether he survived or not no longer mattered.
Wu Tian nodded, his gaze steady. "Little Skyfire, do you wish to be reborn?"
Yao Tianhuo's eyes widened.
Could this boy… bring him back to life?
A Dou Zun's soul, if not completely destroyed, still had a slim chance of rebirth.
Even if that chance was tiny, it was still hope.
For example Yao Chen (Medicine Dust).
As long as Xiao Yan refined a suitable body, Yao Chen could return to his peak strength.
If the body was stronger than before, he could even break through to new heights.
But Yao Chen's soul was intact.
Skyfire Venerable's soul, however… was extremely weak.
Could he really be revived?
Even he thought it was impossible.
Yet now, this boy claimed he could do it.
Was that even possible?!
If Wu Tian's earlier words had shocked him, then this sentence filled him with wild hope!
"You mean… you can bring me back? Even with my broken soul?"
Wu Tian nodded. "That's right. I can repair your soul. But there's a condition. You must become my slave."
"WHAT?!"
"You want a mighty Dou Zun like me to be your slave?!"
Skyfire Venerable's face darkened instantly, his expression turning twisted with rage.
The word "slave" was the greatest humiliation imaginable.
Especially for someone who had once been a Dou Zun!
"Impossible! I'd rather let my soul shatter than become your slave!"
Fury burned in Yao Tianhuo's eyes.
A flash of white fire appeared in his palm, and behind him, five monstrous flame beasts took shape.
Wu Tian chuckled.
"Oh? Five Wheel Departing Flame Art?"
He shook his head. "Hah… quite an impressive technique. But to me? It's nothing."
His robe sleeves flicked, and behind him even more flame beasts emerged.
Having mastered the Divine Fire Body Refining Art, Wu Tian was fire itself.
What need did he have for fire control techniques?
For Skyfire Venerable, the Five Wheel Departing Flame Art was his greatest achievement.
Divided into five levels, it created flame beasts in the forms of wolves, leopards, lions, tigers, and flood dragons.
When all five were combined, they could form the Five Wheel Departing Flame Array a technique strong enough to evaporate entire seas.
If four of the five flames were Heavenly Flames, its power could rival even Heaven tier Dou Techniques!
But…
To Wu Tian, this technique was garbage.
Behind him, not five, but ten flame beasts took form.
And these… were no ordinary beasts.
Azure Dragon.
White Tiger.
Vermillion Bird.
Black Tortoise.
Ink Qilin…
Each was a mythical divine beast.
Wu Tian's mastery over flames allowed him to shape them however he pleased.
Compared to that…
What were Skyfire Venerable's five little pets?
Even his fire energy was vastly inferior.
Skyfire Venerable had lost.
His best technique had been completely outclassed.
Wu Tian's flames weren't just stronger they carried a divine aura that suppressed everything else.
Even Skyfire Venerable's own flame beasts trembled in fear, their energy faltering.
Seeing this Skyfire Venerable let out a long sigh.
"…Forget it."
What was even the point?
He had wanted to show off, thinking he could negotiate with Wu Tian.
Maybe even trade his technique in exchange for a chance at revival.
But now?
Compared to Wu Tian, his Five Wheel Departing Flame Art was trash.
Completely useless.
Skyfire Venerable had never felt so defeated in his life.
"…Just who are you?"
"How can you control fire to such an absurd degree?"
"Are you even human?"
Wu Tian smirked. "You're the one who's not human."
"You're just a floating soul."
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