Chapter 136: The Second Heavenly Demon Fire [Protect Yourself Well]

Blazing flames erupted across Ye Jiuyou’s body, making him resemble a Flame Sovereign. A searing icy flame rose from his right hand, while his left hand gathered a force of desolation.

It was a power of annihilation, as though it intended to destroy the entire firmament and void.

The Demon-Sealing Command Token appeared once more. Ye Jiuyou looked just like a Flame Sovereign, his right hand commanding raging flames and his left掌握 the power of life and death.

“Big Sand Eagle, that’s enough!”

The Azure Waves Diagram within Ye Jiuyou’s dantian moved in response, transforming into vast surges of primordial energy that instantly became blazing flames.

A token materialized. It was smaller and more compact than before, yet the power contained within it was far more terrifying.

The token transformed into an arrow of light and shot into Big Sand Eagle’s body in the blink of an eye.

“Caw!”

After the light entered its body, Big Sand Eagle’s entire form stiffened slightly. Following a cry of agony, it suddenly fainted.

Yet Ye Jiuyou did not relax in the slightest. He could sense an appalling power gathering within it, as though it were preparing to be reborn through nirvana.

“Disciple…”

“I’m fine. Help me set up a formation and trap it. We can’t let it fly away!”

Ye Jiuyou spoke to Cao Zheng with a grave expression.

Cao Zheng, Yu Xiu, and the others nodded before quickly issuing their orders. Cao Sisi stood there in utter confusion, unable to understand what they were trying to do.

Although she, too, could sense the terrifying power of Big Sand Eagle, she felt no particular danger at that moment, since the creature had already fainted.

“Still not getting up?!”

Ye Jiuyou landed on the ground and shouted. The power in his hand showed no hesitation as it shot directly toward the creature.

“Go!”

Boom!

The attack did not strike as everyone expected. Just as it was about to hit Big Sand Eagle, the creature suddenly flickered away.

Its wings began to flap once more. But that was not the end of it—the wings suddenly began to transform, and a terrifying force condensed into violent gales that raged in every direction.

“What… what is this?!”

“It—it’s starting to mutate!”

“Quick, set up the formation!”

“…”

A series of frantic cries exploded through the air. Ye Jiuyou’s brows furrowed even more deeply, for the power of the creature had already begun to transform.

He could not guarantee how powerful it would become after the transformation, but he was certain that it would be stronger than Cao Zheng, Yu Xiu, and all the others combined.

At that moment, Ye Jiuyou wondered whether he was some kind of walking disaster. Why did every misfortune have to find him?

And this time, the danger was far from ordinary.

It was danger to the extreme. The power within Big Sand Eagle had nearly finished gathering, and its wings were gradually changing as well.

That terrifying power formed a surrounding current of air, preventing Ye Jiuyou and the others from approaching even slightly. Ye Jiuyou condensed his strength and attacked several times, but every attempt was futile.

…

Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, fifteen minutes had passed.

Cao Zheng, Yu Xiu, and the others had finished arranging the formation, but Big Sand Eagle still seemed not to have completed its mutation. Its terrifying power continued to spread.

Gales as sharp as steel blades scraping flesh screamed toward everyone. The frightening force left them unable to resist, forcing them to retreat to the side.

“Do you know whether there is any Heavenly Flame in the Southern District? I mean some kind of strange flame.”

Everyone shook their heads in unison. Ye Jiuyou’s expression darkened, and he continued, “What about the Sect Master? Why hasn’t he come despite something this serious?!”

“The Sect Master has gone to report matters to the sect. The journey there and back will take half a month…”

“…”

A chill ran through everyone when they heard that.

The strongest person in the sect was absent at this crucial moment, and their expressions immediately became ugly.

They all fell silent.

Everyone stared at Big Sand Eagle within the raging gale, solemnity written across their faces. Each of them looked exceedingly grim.

After sensing the disturbance, many disciples from the Thousand-Leaf Sect in the Southern District began arriving one after another, including quite a few core disciples.

“Sisi, take the sect disciples away. Go to the other three branch sects and seek reinforcements. Perhaps the dozen or so elders from the four districts can suppress this thing!”

Cao Zheng looked at Cao Sisi with a grave expression.

Cao Sisi seemed to be lost in thought. Cao Zheng’s voice pulled her back to reality, and she finally reacted.

“I…I know where there’s a fire…”

“You—quickly. Rogue, come with me…”

Overcome with concern, Cao Sisi seized Ye Jiuyou’s hand and was about to pull him away at a run.

Ye Jiuyou looked at her suspiciously. He was not entirely convinced by this large-chested girl. Even the sect elders knew nothing about it, so how could a young girl like her possibly know?

Cao Zheng, Yu Xiu, and the others were speechless. Cao Zheng immediately shouted, “Sisi, stop fooling around! Take the sect disciples to seek reinforcements. That’s the only chance we have!”

“No, Grandfather. I really do know where that strange flame is…”

“This…”

“…”

Seeing that Cao Sisi’s serious expression did not appear false, Cao Zheng, Yu Xiu, and the others hesitated. Ye Jiuyou then spoke.

“If that strange flame truly exists, I can suppress Big Sand Eagle!”

Ye Jiuyou looked at them with absolute confidence. Cao Zheng and Yu Xiu exchanged a glance, then nodded and waved their hands.

“Go and return quickly. I’ll settle the disciples here!”

Cao Zheng gave the order.

Yu Xiu quickly led the deacons in guiding the disciples away. The core and inner disciples were not fools either. After sensing the aura emanating from Big Sand Eagle, they immediately understood what was happening and cooperated in evacuating the disciples away from the area around Ye Jiuyou’s cave dwelling. They even sent core disciples to the branch sect in the Third District to seek help.

After all, Big Sand Eagle’s power had already far surpassed theirs.

And it was still in the midst of transformation, not yet fully transformed. Once it completed the process, who could say how powerful it would become?

Thus, after Cao Zheng and Yu Xiu had arranged everything, they led all the sect’s deacons to guard the area beside Ye Jiuyou’s cave dwelling, watching Big Sand Eagle’s every movement.

…

“Cao Sisi, where is the flame?!”

“Do you remember that enormous rock? Once, I sensed a scorching fire intent coming from beneath it, so…”

“So you concluded there was a flame underneath it?!”

“Mm!”

“…”

Ye Jiuyou was speechless. As expected, this large-chested girl was still unreliable. If there was nothing beneath the rock, the consequences were obvious.

He immediately turned around and prepared to leave.

“How will you know there’s nothing there if you don’t look?”

“…That does make some sense.”

Ye Jiuyou had already started to walk away, but upon hearing Cao Sisi’s shout, he immediately turned back and approached the enormous rock.

He was naturally extremely familiar with it. After all, he had sat on it and cultivated there for several days. How could he possibly be unfamiliar with it?

“Well, when all else fails, we might as well try this. At least we have some news about a second Heavenly Demon Flame.”

With that, Ye Jiuyou gathered his strength and prepared to shatter the enormous rock with a single punch.

P.S. Please, please, please take good care of yourselves. If you feel unwell in any way, go to the hospital immediately.

I wish everyone good health, success in all things, the fulfillment of every desire, and freedom from disaster.