824: The Fall of the Decaying Heavenly God? The Origin of Fire

Danhe Realm.

On the peak of a mountain.

"Did they all perish?"

Yao Youxuan looked at a newly arrived letter, a complex expression in his eyes.

This time, his Senior Brother had not given him a soul Card, and he hadn't gone to look, fearing that seeing it would stir up painful memories.

He only wanted to hear news that his Senior Brother had come out alive, but now it seemed his hopes were in vain.

Undying City, as one of the Nine Great Forbidden Zones of the Eastern Barrens, was rife with killing intent and unpredictable dangers. How could one easily emerge alive after entering it?

He had already prepared himself for some things, so knowing the answer now didn't make him too sad.

"..."

Yao Youxuan took out a flask of wine, gazing at the sky with a complicated expression, intending to offer a toast to Xiu Tianchen.

Whoosh!

Just then, Xie Weilou flew over.

"Elder Xie!"

Yao Youxuan was stunned for a second when he saw Xie Weilou.

Xie Weilou walked towards Yao Youxuan and transmitted, "Senior Xiu Tianchen is still alive and has a chance for further advancement. Go to the Primordial Pill Refining Pagoda now. I'll inform the Realm Master about this..."

Clang!

Yao Youxuan's body trembled, the wine flask in his hand falling to the ground, his eyes wide with shock.

Senior Brother is still alive?

And has a chance for further advancement?

He subconsciously wanted to ask, but instantly realizing the importance of the matter, he quickly suppressed the impulse in his heart.

His Senior Brother and the other strong cultivators had entered Undying City together. If he was still alive and had hopes of further advancement, this was undoubtedly earth-shattering news.

Once it spread, countless strong cultivators would surely enter the Danhe Realm, wanting to investigate the matter, and some might even come to assassinate him, as Xiu Tianchen, having cultivated until now, was not without enemies.

"Follow me."

Yao Youxuan took a deep breath and immediately led Xie Weilou to the Primordial Pill Refining Pagoda.

— — — — — —

Primordial Pill Refining Pagoda.

The lowest floor.

Xie Weilou waved his sleeve, and Xiu Tianchen flew out from the emperor talisman. He sat cross-legged on the ground, his aura continuously strengthening.

"Senior Brother..."

Yao Youxuan's eyes showed excitement. He could sense that his Senior Brother was undergoing a transformation. If this went smoothly, he could advance further.

Xie Weilou mused, "This time, Senior Xiu Tianchen broke through the encirclement and also obtained a great fortuitous encounter. It just so happened that I saw him, so I brought him back. This matter is too significant; for now, only you and I know..."

Yao Youxuan said solemnly, "Thank you for this time. Next, I will spread the news that Senior Brother's soul Card has shattered, and he has already perished. Additionally, I will go into seclusion here to break through my cultivation!"

Breaking through his cultivation was a pretense; guarding Xiu Tianchen here was the truth. This way, it wouldn't arouse too much suspicion.

To the outside world, Xiu Tianchen was the Danhe Realm's foremost combatant. Now that he had perished, the Danhe Realm suffered heavy losses, so it was normal for Yao Youxuan to go into seclusion to break through.

"That's good too."

Xie Weilou nodded.

Yao Youxuan looked at the Primordial Divine Fire beside him and bowed to it, "I hope you will seal this floor later and not let anyone in."

The Primordial Divine Fire transformed into a gray-robed youth. He glanced at Yao Youxuan and said indifferently, "Alright!"

He then looked at Xie Weilou and asked, "There's a peculiar flame on you that makes me feel inexplicably uneasy..."

Xie Weilou smiled faintly, "Dark Divine Fire!"

"So it's that dirty thing..."

The Primordial Divine Fire raised an eyebrow, took a step back, and immediately transformed into an ancient gray tree.

Clearly, he knew about the Dark Divine Fire and was extremely wary of it.

Xie Weilou smiled calmly. He looked at Yao Youxuan, "I'll leave this place to the Realm Master."

"Okay!"

Yao Youxuan nodded gently. He then cupped his fists towards Xie Weilou, "Elder Xie, thank you for this matter."

Xie Weilou waved his hand with a smile, "Realm Master, you're too kind. Senior Xiu Tianchen bestowed good fortune upon me; this is what I should do."

With that, he disappeared from the first floor.

Not long after.

A piece of news spread from the Danhe Realm.

Xiu Tianchen's soul Card shattered, and he perished in Undying City. The Eastern Barrens' foremost alchemist died, and the entire Danhe Realm mourned for him for three months.

Additionally, Xiu Tianchen's demise caused severe losses to the Danhe Realm. With the realm's top combatant gone, Yao Youxuan planned to go into seclusion to attempt a breakthrough in his cultivation.

After this news spread, strong cultivators from various factions were filled with emotion.

"Five strong cultivators entered Undying City, and all of them perished. Undying City is, after all, a supreme forbidden zone that cannot be trespassed upon."

"The Eastern Barrens' foremost alchemist has fallen, which is truly regrettable."

"Before Time, everyone is equal. Only by continuously improving one's cultivation can one truly confront the ravages of Time."

"Hahaha! Xiu Tianchen is finally dead. From now on, the position of the Eastern Barrens' foremost alchemist will have to change hands."

Many strong cultivators had expressions of deep sigh.

All living beings eventually face the end of their lifespan, but few dare to venture into forbidden zones like Xiu Tianchen and others.

Most of them hunkered down in a corner, choosing to slumber and prolong their existence.