All fires submit, lava paves the way.

Cao Ying stood on the edge of the carved stone cavern, looking down at the bubbling magma: “This Heavenly Flame is right beneath the magma. I can feel that extremely explosive power!”

If it were before, separated by so much magma, she naturally wouldn't be able to sense it, but after switching to cultivating the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi...

Her sensitivity to flames, combined with her Spirit Realm Soul, truly allowed her to perceive that activity.

Cao Ying's voice trailed off.

Medusa couldn't help but glance sideways at her.

She could clearly sense the violent and scorching energy deep within the magma, but this was due to the extreme sensitivity of her Snake-People Clan's chilling bloodline to heat.

Cao Ying could actually sense it this clearly too?

Was this the foundation of a top genius from the Pill Tower?

Noticing Medusa's scrutinizing gaze.

Cao Ying's lips curved slightly, and a hint of undetectable smugness flashed across her naturally enchanting eyes.

She spoke seemingly casually: “What's so hard about sensing a Heavenly Flame? Among the betrothal gifts my husband gave, there was a cultivation technique called the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi.

It must be a cultivation technique that surpasses the Heaven Rank.

Controlling ten thousand flames is merely trivial; naturally, her perception of all flames in the world far surpasses ordinary people.”

Her tone carried a sense of natural pride.

As soon as the words left her mouth, even she was slightly stunned.

When did she, Cao Ying, become so... fond of showing off in front of others, especially showing off things Shen Wen gave her?

This behavior, which was almost an assertion of ownership, caused a hint of unfamiliar shyness and awkwardness to rise in her heart.

But seeing Medusa's exquisitely beautiful face and seductive aura.

This awkwardness was suppressed by an inexplicable impulse.

Hearing this, Medusa simply withdrew her gaze indifferently, feeling quite speechless internally.

She had no romantic feelings for Shen Wen; at this moment, she was focused solely on the future of the Snake-People Clan.

She truly couldn't understand Cao Ying's sudden, subtle hostility directed at her.

When did she, Medusa, need to care about such childish emotional entanglements?

Dan Chen, standing nearby, heard Cao Ying's words and slightly lowered her eyelids, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes.

She could feel the quiet affection growing in her heart for Shen Wen increasing day by day.

But Sister Ying was Shen Wen's legitimate wife and treated her like a sister... This secret affection made her feel a little flustered and guilty, forcing her to lower her head even more.

And the youngest, Qing Lin, opened her eyes, which contained three small jade-green dots, and looked at Shen Wen with adoration.

In her simple mind, Young Master not only saved her from suffering but was also so powerful that he could casually give away such an incredible cultivation technique.

He truly was the best and most formidable person in the world.

“What if you can sense it?”

Medusa's even more charming voice broke the brief silence, and she looked toward the churning crimson magma.

“Who knows exactly where the Heavenly Flame is. Do you intend to resist the high temperature of this magma and search underwater?”

Her words reminded everyone that this was indeed a difficult problem.

Cao Ying frowned slightly. Although her Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi could control ten thousand flames and protect herself, perhaps even Shen Wen as well, it might be possible.

But to traverse such terrifying magma for a long period while also being distracted protecting others, she lacked the ability.

She subconsciously looked at Shen Wen.

With a bit of selfishness, she said, “My Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi can protect my husband and me, but if I have to look after others as well, it probably won't last long.”

Her words subtly framed this journey deep into the magma as a “two-person world” for her and Shen Wen, hoping not to be disturbed by outsiders.

Shen Wen naturally heard Cao Ying's underlying meaning, and looking at her seductive profile, which showed a hint of petty calculation, he couldn't help but find it amusing.

But he had other plans.

Moreover, he had to let the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake out to see if it could help Qing Lin awaken her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

He took a step forward, his gaze sweeping over the churning lava before them, and said calmly, “No need to worry. This bit of magma won't stop us.”

As soon as his voice fell, his mind stirred, and the Flame Ancestral Symbol within his Sea of Consciousness suddenly lit up!

Although he couldn't fully utilize the Flame Ancestral Symbol, he could use a little bit of its power.

An aura surpassing all flames in the world emanated from within Shen Wen.

In an instant, a miraculous scene unfolded.

The crimson magma ahead, which had been violently churning and emitting scorching heat waves...

...seemed to have met its natural nemesis and sovereign. Its restless energy instantly subsided, and like obedient subjects, it spontaneously parted to both sides!

“Whoosh...”

The magma flowed, and a path, wide enough for several people to walk abreast and composed of solidified dark red lava, abruptly appeared before everyone, leading straight down.

On both sides of the path, the scorching magma continued to flow slowly, yet it was blocked by an invisible force, unable to cross even half an inch, forming a strange wall of magma waterfalls.

The searing temperature suddenly dropped. Although the path was still hot, it was now within a tolerable range.

“This... what is this?!”

Cao Ying's beautiful eyes widened. Although she knew Shen Wen possessed many methods, she never expected him to command the magma so effortlessly!

The Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi she practiced was about control, but what Shen Wen displayed now was more like absolute dominion!

Dan Chen covered her small mouth, her clear eyes filled with shock.

Undisguised astonishment appeared on Medusa's cold, beautiful face for the first time. Her pair of pale purple snake pupils stared intently at Shen Wen, as if trying to see right through him.

This method of controlling fire completely exceeded the scope of her understanding.

Just how many secrets was this man hiding?

Even Qing Lin, who had absolute faith in Shen Wen, covered her little mouth in surprise, her eyes sparkling brightly.

“Why are you surprised? Once you completely master the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi, the power of your Dou Qi will rival a Heavenly Flame.”

Shen Wen said lightly.

After all, it was a cultivation technique from the 'Eternal Life' world; its upper limit was certainly much higher than Dou Qi.

Cao Ying already held enormous expectations for the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi.

But according to Shen Wen's saying, she had only touched upon a tiny fraction of the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi's might.

‘Could it be that Shen Wen's ancestor was more than just a Dou Di?’

Cao Ying swallowed. Although no Dou Di had appeared for many years, she knew that Dou Di was not actually the limit.

There were also the profound legends of a Dou Di shattering the void and heading to a higher world.

Could it be that Shen Wen's ancestor was a person like that?

If that were the case, wouldn't foreseeing the future seem like no difficult task for such figures?

The five people slowly descended along the magma passage.

Surrounding them was slowly flowing crimson magma, constrained by an invisible force on both sides of the passage, resembling two flowing walls of fire.

Qing Lin looked at the magma on both sides—like walls, yet slowly flowing—her little heart pounding rapidly.

She was afraid that those scorching “walls” would suddenly collapse and pour down.

She subconsciously moved closer to the most reassuring figure beside her, her small hand involuntarily gripping the corner of Shen Wen's sleeve.

Shen Wen noticed her tension, looked down, and seeing her pale face, he couldn't help but smile.

He casually pulled her to his side and said gently, “Don't be afraid. I'm here; this stuff won't fall down.”

His words seemed to carry a strange magic. Qing Lin looked up at his smiling profile.

The fear in her heart immediately dissipated by more than half. She nodded vigorously and whispered, “Mhm, Qing Lin isn't afraid.”

Cao Ying, on the other side, took in the entire scene. Her enchanting eyes narrowed slightly, and her red lips curled almost imperceptibly.

She moved gracefully, walking to Shen Wen's other side, and very naturally reached out and linked arms with his free one.

Her entire delicate body practically pressed against him, and she spoke with a smile, her voice carrying a hint of deliberate tenderness:

“Husband~ This place below is where the Heavenly Flame is nurtured, and it's fraught with danger. Isn't it too risky bringing little Qing Lin down here?

What if we encounter some unexpected situation later? We might not be able to look after her.”

Feeling his arm sink deep into the valley, Shen Wen felt his mood lighten considerably.

Opportunities to make the enchantress jealous were rare. It seemed he needed to create more feelings of crisis for this tsundere girl later.

‘I certainly didn't force this!’

Shen Wen was about to explain why he brought Qing Lin down, but Qing Lin, whom he had embraced at his side, suddenly stiffened.

Her pair of jade-green eyes suddenly constricted, and the three tiny jade points deep within her pupils began to spin rapidly and uncontrollably!