178: Chapter 178 Fierce Battle in the Fire Domain, First Signs of Strength

On the crimson earth, Lin Wan restrained his aura and sped along close to the ground. He did not choose to fly, as it was too conspicuous. Within the Five Elements Small World, Divine Sense was interfered with by the Five Elements Spiritual Qi, limiting the range of detection, but caution was always the parent of safety.

"The Fire Region has dense fire-attribute Spiritual Qi, which is beneficial to my Chaos Immortal Energy, but it also makes it easy to expose my whereabouts. I must leave as soon as possible and head to the Wood Region." While traveling, Lin Wan circulated his Chaos Immortal Energy, quietly absorbing the fire spiritual force in the air to replenish his consumption. Killing three Late Stage Earth Immortals in a row just now seemed easy, but in truth, it also consumed a certain amount of his mind and immortal essence, especially using the "existence" dao rhyme to forcibly "negate" that black giant python at the end, which was quite a heavy drain.

In his hand, he held a Jade Slip containing a map of the Small World given to him by Emissary Shen Lian. The map was very sketchy, only marking the general directions of the five major regions and some known dangerous locations. The Five Elements Dao Derivation Platform was located at the center of the Small World. To get there from the Fire Region, one had to cross a "Lava Sea", then enter the Wood Region, and cross the "Thorn Forest" before reaching the central region.

"The Lava Sea is a dangerous place in the Fire Region. It is said that fire-attribute Yao Beasts of the Earth Immortal Peak stage haunt it, and there are even treasures nurtured by fire spirits..." Lin Wan looked into the distance. On the horizon, a crimson glow was faintly rising, the air was filled with the smell of sulfur and scorching heat, and the temperature was getting higher and higher.

"Going around takes too much time, and it might not be safe. Since I'm here, I might as well go and take a look; perhaps I can get some harvest." Bold and confident in his skills, Lin Wan decided to cross the Lava Sea. With his current strength, as long as he didn't encounter packs of Earth Immortal Peak Yao Beasts or get besieged by several Earth Immortal Peak Cultivators, he would be safe.

He sped up and flew toward the direction of the Lava Sea. The closer he got, the higher the temperature became. Scattered sparks began to appear in the air, the ground was cracked, and crimson magma flowed through the crevices. In the distance, a vast crimson "ocean" came into view. It was an ocean composed of boundless magma, with rolling heatwaves and a pungent smell filling the air.

"So this is the Lava Sea." Lin Wan stopped at the edge of the sea of fire. The blazing high temperature caused the air to distort slightly. He circulated his Chaos Immortal Energy, forming a faint gray light membrane on the surface of his body to isolate the high temperature. Chaos Qi could encompass all things, so a mere high temperature was naturally not a problem.

As his Divine Sense swept across, the sea of fire was not dead silent but rather teeming with life. Many fire-attribute creatures swam within it, including strange fish covered in burning flames, Lava Monitor Lizards rolling in the magma, and even some spirits formed from flames dancing above the sea of fire. Most of these creatures were not weak, generally ranging from the Human Immortal to the Earth Immortal Early Stage, with many in the Middle and Late Stages of Earth Immortal as well.

Lin Wan did not disturb them. Concealing his aura, he flew at a low altitude close to the surface of the sea of fire. His goal was to cross the sea of fire and see if there were any treasures worth taking action for along the way.

After flying for about half an hour, violent fluctuations of Spiritual Qi and the sound of fighting suddenly came from ahead.

Lin Wan's heart stirred. Restraining his aura, he quietly approached. He saw that on a huge black rock protruding from the sea of fire ahead, two parties were engaged in a fierce battle.

One side consisted of three Cultivators, two men and one woman. Judging by their attire, they were Disciples of a second-tier Sect in the Donghua Immortal Domain called the "Chiyan Sect", and their cultivation bases were all at the Earth Immortal Middle Stage. They seemed to have formed a simple Three Talents Formation, working together to resist...

The other "side" was a behemoth—a giant python over ten Zhang in length, covered in fiery-red scales, with a single horn growing on its head! The python's aura had impressively reached the Earth Immortal Late Stage. Moreover, being in the Lava Sea, it occupied the geographical advantage, making its strength even greater by thirty percent. It spat pillars of scorching magma fire from its mouth, and its thick tail was like a steel whip. As it swept around, magma splashed and rocks shattered, forcing the three Chiyan Sect Disciples into a perilous situation.

"It's a Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python!" Lin Wan recognized this Yao Beast. The Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python was a common and powerful Yao Beast in the Lava Sea. It had thick skin and tough flesh, possessed infinite strength, and could manipulate magma flames. The single horn on its head was also an excellent material for refining fire-attribute Immortal Artifacts. Looking at the size and aura of this Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python, it was probably close to the Earth Immortal Late Stage Peak.

"Senior Brother, I can't hold on anymore! This beast is too strong!" Among the three Chiyan Sect Disciples, a burly male Disciple had a pale face and blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, clearly already injured.

"Hold on a bit longer! Its horn is about to mature and shed! Once we get the horn, we can exchange it for enough resources to charge into the Earth Immortal Late Stage!" The leader was a young man with a resolute face. Gnashng his teeth, he urged a flaming Flying Sword, desperately resisting the attacks of the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python.

"But..." The other female Disciple had the weakest cultivation and was already at the end of her rope, her protective immortal light tottering.

The Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python seemed to be enraged. It let out a hiss, and the single horn on its head suddenly lit up with a dazzling red light as a terrifying heat began to condense!

"Not good! It's going to unleash its innate Divine Ability! Retreat quickly!" The leading youth of the Chiyan Sect's face changed drastically, and he shouted sternly.

However, it was already too late! The single horn on the head of the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python suddenly shot out a highly condensed crimson light beam. Wherever the light beam passed, space was burned to the point of distortion. Its speed was as fast as lightning, instantly blasting toward the female Disciple!

"Junior Sister!" The burly male Disciple's eyes threatened to split. He wanted to rescue her, but it was already too late.

A look of despair appeared on the female Disciple's face, and she closed her eyes to await death.

Right at this critical juncture, a hazy gray figure appeared before the female Disciple like a ghost. Raising his hand, he threw a punch!

"Chaos Returns to Ruins!"

The unadorned gray fist seal collided fiercely with that terrifying crimson light beam!

"Boom!!!"

With a deafening roar, a wild energy shockwave erupted violently with the collision point as the center, whipping up waves of magma dozens of Zhang high below! The black rock shook violently, becoming covered in cracks.

Under the shocked gazes of the three Chiyan Sect Disciples, that crimson light beam, which was enough to severely wound or even kill a Late Stage Earth Immortal Cultivator, was actually shattered by that gray fist seal! The fist seal's momentum did not decrease; passing through the scattered firelight filling the sky, it printed itself solidly onto the head of the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python!

"Bang!"

A dull thud resounded. The massive head of the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python, as if hit by a giant hammer, suddenly jerked backward. Its hard scales shattered inch by inch, and blood mixed with brains splattered out! It let out a shrill scream, its massive body twisting violently, churning the magma upside down. But after struggling a few times, it crashed down, splashing magma everywhere, completely devoid of breath.

A single strike instantly killed the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python, which was close to the Earth Immortal Late Stage Peak!

Silence! A deathly silence!

The three Disciples of the Chiyan Sect stared dumbfounded at the scene before them, as if they were dreaming. The Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python, which they could not resist even by joining forces and which had pushed them into a desperate situation, was actually killed by a single punch? Moreover, the person who made the Move looked so young, and his aura... seemed to be only at the Earth Immortal Late Stage?

Lin Wan slowly withdrew his fist, the Chaos Qi around his body pulling inward. He turned to look at the three shock-stricken Chiyan Sect Disciples and said calmly, "Fellow Daoists, are you alright?"

"Th-Thank you, Senior, for saving our lives!" The resolute youth leading them was the first to react. He quickly bowed in salute, his tone incredibly respectful. To be able to kill the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python with a single punch, this person's strength was unfathomable; calling him Senior was only natural. The other two also came to their senses, quickly following suit to bow and express their gratitude, their gazes toward Lin Wan filled with awe and lingering fear.

"It was just a small effort, no need for formalities." Lin Wan waved his hand, his gaze falling on the corpse of the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python, especially that broken but still scorching horn.

"This Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python was first discovered by you three Fellow Daoists; I just happened to come across it. These Yao Beast Materials should rightfully belong to you three," Lin Wan said. He was not greedy for these Materials. Although the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python was precious, it was of little use to him. He had made a Move mainly because he couldn't stand by and watch, and also to stretch his limbs.

"Senior, how can you say that!" The resolute youth quickly said, "If not for Senior's rescue, the three of us would not have survived, so how could we talk about Yao Beast Materials? This Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python was killed by Senior, so the Materials naturally belong to Senior. This Junior is Zhang Lie, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Chiyan Sect. These two are my Junior Brother Zhao Gang and Junior Sister Liu Xuan. May I ask Senior's honorable name?"

"Tianshu Immortal Palace, Lin Wan." Lin Wan did not hide it. The Chiyan Sect had a decent reputation in the Donghua Immortal Domain and also had some friendship with the Tianshu Immortal Palace.

"So it is Senior Lin of the Tianshu Immortal Palace! This Junior has long heard of your great name!" Hearing this, Zhang Lie was even more filled with respect. Lin Wan, who had cleared the ninth floor of the Ascension Tower, was now highly renowned among the younger generation of the Donghua Immortal Domain. No wonder he had such strength!

"Senior Lin, this Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python is full of treasures. Especially this horn, which is an excellent material for refining fire-attribute Immortal Artifacts and is of immense value. Please accept it, Senior," Zhang Lie said again, his tone sincere.

Seeing their firm attitude, Lin Wan no longer refused. With a wave of his hand, he stored the corpse and the horn of the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python into his storage ring. The horn of the Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python contained pure fire-attribute spiritual force, which was a supreme treasure for Cultivators practicing fire-attribute Cultivation Techniques. For his Chaos Immortal Energy, it could also be refined and absorbed to replenish his Fire Origin.

"Why did the three of you risk hunting this Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python? With your strength, dealing with it was far too forced," Lin Wan asked.

Zhang Lie showed a bitter smile: "To not hide it from Senior, the three of us have been stuck at the Earth Immortal Middle Stage for a long time and urgently need resources to make a Breakthrough. Hearing that the Five Elements Small World was opening, we wanted to come in to try our luck. This Scarlet Flame One-Horned Python's horn is about to mature and shed, making it of the highest value. We wanted to seize it while it was weak. We didn't expect that even when it was about to shed its horn, its strength would still be so terrifying. If not for Senior's intervention, we..."

Lin Wan nodded. The cultivation world was just like this; for resources, Cultivators often had to risk their lives.

"This Lava Sea is fraught with dangers. With your weak strength, it is better to leave as early as possible," Lin Wan reminded them.

"Yes, thank you for the reminder, Senior. We are preparing to leave and head to the periphery of the Wood Region to find some relatively safe opportunities," Zhang Lie said.

"Mm." Lin Wan said no more and turned, preparing to leave.

"Senior!" Zhang Lie suddenly called out to Lin Wan. Hesitating for a moment, he said in a low voice, "Senior's life-saving grace is beyond repayment. This Junior takes the liberty to inform you of something that might be useful to Senior."

"Oh? What is it?" Lin Wan stopped his steps.

"The three of us previously discovered an 'geocentric fire lotus' in a Lava Cave over there. Looking at its age, it must be at least five thousand years old!" Zhang Lie pointed in a certain direction deep within the sea of fire and lowered his voice, saying, "However, beside that fire lotus, there is a 'Lava Earth Dragon' guarding it. Its strength probably reaches the Earth Immortal Peak or is even stronger. We didn't dare to approach, so we backed out. Senior possesses high strength, so perhaps you can go try. That geocentric fire lotus is a fire-attribute holy medicine, which is of great benefit for comprehending the Dao of Fire and tempering one's immortal body."

"geocentric fire lotus? Lava Earth Dragon?" Lin Wan's heart stirred. The geocentric fire lotus was indeed a rare fire-attribute Heaven And Earth Treasure, containing pure earth heart fire essence. It was a supreme treasure for Cultivators practicing fire-attribute Cultivation Techniques, and it would also be of considerable help to him in comprehending the Fire Dao and strengthening his Chaos Immortal Energy. As for the Lava Earth Dragon, it was an overlord-class Yao Beast in the Lava Sea, possessing formidable strength, thick skin, tough flesh, and the ability to manipulate magma, making it extremely troublesome to deal with.

"Where is the location?" Lin Wan asked.

Zhang Lie quickly took out a Jade Slip, imprinted the location of the Lava Cave into it, and respectfully handed it to Lin Wan: "It is right at this location. Senior must be extremely careful; that Lava Earth Dragon is not to be trifled with."

"Thank you." Lin Wan took the Jade Slip, and with a sweep of his Divine Sense, he memorized the location. This Zhang Lie indeed knew how to return a favor; this news of the geocentric fire lotus was of immense value.

"This Junior dare not take credit. Compared to Senior's life-saving grace, a mere piece of information is not worth mentioning," Zhang Lie said with cupped hands. "Senior, we shall bid our farewells here. Take care, Senior."

"Take care," Lin Wan nodded.

Zhang Lie and the other two saluted once again, then set up their escape lights and flew toward the edge of the sea of fire, quickly disappearing from sight.

Lin Wan looked in the direction Zhang Lie had pointed, a trace of interest flashing in his eyes. A Lava Earth Dragon of the Earth Immortal Peak stage was indeed dangerous, but it was not invincible. Now that his cultivation had broken through to the Earth Immortal Late Stage, his Chaos Immortal Energy was even more powerful. Coupled with his four types of embryonic dao rhymes, especially the application of the "existence" dao rhyme he had just gained some comprehension of, he might not be unable to fight it. Moreover, the geocentric fire lotus indeed held a considerable attraction for him.

"Wealth is found in danger. The geocentric fire lotus is worth a gamble." Lin Wan no longer hesitated. His body transformed into a gray stream of light, flying toward the depths of the Lava Sea, toward that Lava Cave.

The deeper he went, the higher the temperature became, and the color of the magma grew increasingly deep, turning from crimson to dark red, and even presenting a strange eerie blue in some places, emitting terrifyingly high temperatures. The air was filled with a dense smell of sulfur and fire poison. Ordinary Earth Immortal Cultivators, if they had no special protective means, would have their immortal bodies damaged by the invasion of fire poison if they stayed here for too long.

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Lin Wan circulated his Chaos Immortal Energy, forming a thin gray film of light on his body surface, isolating and refining all the high heat and fire toxins. Chaos Qi is immune to all poisons; mere fire toxins naturally could do nothing to him.

Following the markings on the Jade Slip, he flew for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before a massive, volcanic-like lava cavern appeared ahead. The cavern was over a hundred zhang in diameter and bottomless, filled with churning, viscous dark-red magma that emitted a heart-palpitating heat. On the edge of the cavern, near the magma, grew a crimson lotus.

The lotus had nine petals, each like carved ruby, crystal clear, emitting scorching and pure fire spiritual power. In the center of the lotus, on the seed pod, were three lotus seeds, faintly flowing with red clouds, emitting an alluring fragrance. It was exactly the geocentric fire lotus! Judging by its size and the fire spiritual power it contained, its age was definitely over five thousand years!

However, next to the geocentric fire lotus, inside the magma, lay a behemoth. It was a giant beast over thirty zhang long, covered in thick, dark-red scales, shaped like a lizard but with three ferocious horns on its head. Most of its body was submerged in the magma, with only a small portion of its torso and head exposed. Hot white steam puffed from its nostrils, and with every breath, it caused the magma to churn. It was the Lava Earth Dragon! Its aura was incredibly strong, reaching the Earth Immortal Peak stage, and in this lava environment, its strength was even further amplified!

At this moment, this Lava Earth Dragon was dozing with its eyes closed, seemingly unaware of Lin Wan's arrival. Or rather, it simply did not care. In the depths of this Lava Sea, it was the undisputed overlord; its Earth Immortal Peak cultivation, combined with its home-field advantage, made it fearless.

"It really is an Earth Immortal Peak, and its aura is even stronger than an average Earth Immortal Peak Yao Beast." Lin Wan concealed his aura and observed from afar. This Lava Earth Dragon had thick skin and flesh, infinite strength, could control magma, and could spit earth heart poisonous fire, making it extremely difficult to deal with. A direct confrontation, even if he could win, would inevitably be a bitter battle, and the commotion would be too great, easily attracting others.

"I must find a way to win through wit." Lin Wan's thoughts raced. A hard fight was not the best strategy; it would be best to take the geocentric fire lotus silently or finish the battle quickly.

He carefully observed the positions of the Lava Earth Dragon and the geocentric fire lotus. The geocentric fire lotus grew on the edge of the cavern, about fifty zhang away from where the Lava Earth Dragon was coiled. For an Earth Immortal Peak Yao Beast, this distance could be covered in an instant.

"Fifty zhang... With my speed, if I burst out with full force, I should be able to approach the geocentric fire lotus before it reacts. But picking the fire lotus takes time, and the fire lotus is connected to the earth veins; forcibly picking it will inevitably cause the earth veins to vibrate, alerting this beast." Lin Wan frowned slightly. Picking it directly was too risky.

"Perhaps... I can use a feint, or lure the tiger away from the mountain?" Lin Wan's gaze swept across the surroundings, and he saw several smaller fire-attribute Yao Beasts swimming in the distant magma. His heart stirred, and he had an idea.

He quietly retreated, moving away from the lava cavern, then concealed all his aura, sinking into the magma like a rock, leaving only a sliver of Divine Sense to observe the direction of the cavern.

His Chaos Immortal Energy wrapped around his entire body, so the high heat and corrosiveness of the magma caused him no harm. Like a swimming fish, he snuck through the magma and circled to the other side of the cavern.

"The Samsara Tribulation Finger has concentrated power but small commotion, making it suitable for sneak attacks, but it might not severely injure this thick-skinned guy. The Universe Birth and Death Finger has the greatest power, but the consumption is also high, and the commotion is too great. Perhaps, I can try a new Move..." Lin Wan calculated in his heart. He extended his finger, and at the tip, a speck of gray light condensed. This light was different from the dimness of the Samsara Tribulation Finger and the Chaos of the Universe Birth and Death Finger; it was a more restrained, more profound gray, as if it contained the Concept of 'existence' and 'the end'.

"The Finger of existence defines 'existence'; the Finger of the end triggers 'the end'. If I combine the two..." A flash of brilliance passed through Lin Wan's eyes. The gray light at his fingertip began to undergo a mysterious change, as if constantly switching between 'existence' and 'non-existence', emitting an extremely strange and contradictory fluctuation.

This was a new realization he had gained during his three months of closed-door cultivation regarding the application of the four types of dao rhyme; it was not yet mature, but perhaps it was worth a try.

He locked onto a huge, protruding black rock behind the head of the Lava Earth Dragon in the distance. This rock was one of the pillars of the cavern.

"Go!"

Lin Wan flicked his finger, and that strange gray finger energy shot out silently, sinking into the magma without causing the slightest ripple, as if it had never existed.

The next instant, a slight, crisp sound as if something had snapped came from inside the huge black rock.

"Snap."

The sound was faint, but in the silent cavern, it was exceptionally clear.

The sleeping Lava Earth Dragon suddenly opened its copper-bell-like giant eyes and looked at the rock vigilantly. It did not seem to find anything unusual, but it instinctively felt that something was wrong.

Just then, on the other side of the cavern, Lin Wan suddenly erupted with his aura, and at the same time, a palm print condensed from Chaos Immortal Energy slammed fiercely into the magma beneath the Lava Earth Dragon!

"Boom!"

The magma exploded, and heat waves churned.

"ROAR!!!"

The Lava Earth Dragon was completely enraged, emitting a deafening roar. Thinking someone was attacking from this direction, its massive body lunged out of the magma, bringing up a sky full of lava, and pounced toward the direction of Lin Wan's aura eruption! Its huge tail, like a pillar supporting the sky, lashed fiercely toward Lin Wan's location!

However, the moment Lin Wan struck with his palm, he had already performed "Void Shift", his figure disappearing from the spot and appearing on the other side of the cavern, next to that black rock.

This was the moment he had been waiting for! The instant the Lava Earth Dragon was distracted and pounced to the other side, his true body had silently arrived near the geocentric fire lotus!

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Wan pressed his fingers together like a sword, and a dim Sword Qi containing the dao rhyme of 'the end' slashed toward the stem of the geocentric fire lotus. What he wanted was a quick battle to resolve it; he needed to take the fire lotus and escape a thousand miles away before the Lava Earth Dragon could react!

"Swish!"

The dim Sword Qi slashed onto the fire lotus stem, and that incomparably tough stem, comparable to a Low Grade Immortal Artifact, withered and snapped rapidly under the erosion of the power of 'the end'. Lin Wan reached out and scooped up the entire geocentric fire lotus, along with the three lotus seeds in the seed pod, and stored them into his storage ring.

The entire process was as fast as lightning; from Lin Wan erupting his aura to attract attention, to shifting his position, cutting the stem, and collecting the fire lotus, it took only a short breath or two.

"ROAR!!!"

However, at the very moment Lin Wan collected the fire lotus, the Lava Earth Dragon, with agility disproportionate to its massive body, suddenly turned its head. Its crimson giant eyes locked onto Lin Wan, filled with the rage and killing intent of being toyed with! Its pounce to the other side had actually been a feint! This beast had high intelligence!

"Cunning beast!" Lin Wan's heart tightened. Without hesitation, he turned and fled, pushing his speed to the limit, turning into a streak of gray light as he shot toward the outside of the sea of fire!

"ROAR!!!"

The Lava Earth Dragon let out an earth-shattering roar and completely went berserk! The geocentric fire lotus it had guarded for thousands of years had actually been stolen right under its nose! This was simply a great humiliation! Its massive body swung, like an arrow off a string, creating monstrous waves in the magma as it chased after Lin Wan crazily! Its speed was actually a fraction faster than Lin Wan's!

"Not good! This beast is so fast!" Lin Wan's expression changed slightly. In the lava, the Lava Earth Dragon was like a fish in water, faster than it was on land. And although Lin Wan did not fear the magma, he was ultimately not as familiar with the environment as the Lava Earth Dragon.

Seeing the Lava Earth Dragon catching up, it opened its bloodthirsty maw, and a thick, dark-colored pillar of magma fire, emitting terrifying heat and highly toxic energy, shot fiercely toward Lin Wan's back!

Before the fire pillar even arrived, the scorching heat waves and the foul, toxic gas already made Lin Wan's back feel cold!

"I have to take it head-on!" A fierce look flashed in Lin Wan's eyes. He turned suddenly, his Chaos Immortal Energy circulating crazily, and threw a punch!

"Chaos Return to Ruins!"

The gray fist imprint and the dark fire pillar collided fiercely!

"RUMBLE!!!"

An energy storm, even more violent than before, exploded. Lin Wan's body shook violently, and he was sent flying backward, his blood and Qi churning within him. The dark fire pillar was extremely powerful and contained fire toxins; if not for the mysterious nature of the Chaos Immortal Energy, which could neutralize all poisons, he would have suffered a great loss from this blow.

Seeing that its blow had failed to severely injure Lin Wan, the Lava Earth Dragon became even angrier. Its massive body leaped out of the magma, and it opened its fang-filled maw to bite at Lin Wan! That ferocious maw was like a black hole, emitting a foul, deathly aura!

"You're courting death!"

Cold light flashed in Lin Wan's eyes. No longer holding back, the four rudimentary dao rhymes within his body vibrated in unison, and an even deeper, more terrifying aura erupted from him!

"Chaos Reincarnation Domain, open!"

Gray mist instantly spread, shrouding a hundred zhang in all directions. Within the Domain, Chaos Qi churned, the power of Reincarnation circulated, the power of existence anchored, and the power of the end eroded! The moment the Lava Earth Dragon rushed into the Domain, its speed plummeted, as if it had fallen into a quagmire. The churning magma and flames around its body dimmed and extinguished at a speed visible to the naked eye, and its powerful Physical Body also began to feel a strange, erosive, and decaying force!

"ROAR!" The Lava Earth Dragon let out a shocked and angry roar. It felt danger; this gray mist was actually eroding its vitality and strength!

"Samsara Tribulation Finger!"

Lin Wan seized the Opportunity and flicked his finger. The grayish finger energy ignored spatial distance and instantly struck the Lava Earth Dragon's most vulnerable eye!

"Pfft!"

One of the Lava Earth Dragon's eyes shattered like a bubble, and blood mixed with an unknown liquid sprayed out!

"HOWL!!!"

The Lava Earth Dragon let out a shriek of extreme misery. The intense pain drove it completely mad, and its massive body twisted and rolled crazily within the Domain, whipping up monstrous waves, causing the Domain itself to shake violently.

"Strike while you're down!" Lin Wan did not let up, his figure moving like a ghost within the Domain, striking with his finger repeatedly. The Samsara Tribulation Finger focused on the Lava Earth Dragon's weak points, such as its eyes, mouth, and inverse scales.

Although the Lava Earth Dragon had thick skin and astonishing defense, under the suppression of the Chaos Reincarnation Domain, its strength was greatly reduced. Having been repeatedly hit in its vital points by the Samsara Tribulation Finger, it was immediately covered in wounds, and its aura withered rapidly.

It was finally afraid. This gray mist was too strange, and that gray finger energy was too terrifying, attacking only vital points and impossible to guard against! If the fight continued, it would likely fall here today!

"ROAR!" The Lava Earth Dragon let out an unwilling roar, swung its tail to sweep Lin Wan away, and then, without looking back, dove headfirst into the churning magma below, disappearing in an instant—it had actually fled!

Lin Wan did not pursue. After all, this Lava Earth Dragon was at the Earth Immortal Peak and was fighting on its home turf; if it really fought to the death, even if he could win, he would have to pay a significant price. Since the geocentric fire lotus was already in his hands, there was no need to fight it to the death.

He dispersed the Domain and let out a long breath of turbid air, his face slightly pale. Continuously casting the Domain and the Samsara Tribulation Finger, especially integrating the four types of dao rhyme into the Domain, consumed a massive amount of energy. However, the harvest was gratifying; not only had he obtained the geocentric fire lotus, but he had also verified the power of the Chaos Reincarnation Domain and the potential of combining the application of the 'existence' and 'the end' dao rhymes.

"This place is not suitable for a long stay; the commotion of the battle just now must have alerted others." Lin Wan dared not delay. He took an earth origin pill to recover some immortal essence, then concealed his aura and sped away toward the outside of the sea of fire.

Not long after Lin Wan left, several figures appeared from different directions in the area that had just experienced a great battle.

"Such strong battle fluctuations, the lingering aura... is that of the Lava Earth Dragon! And there's another unfamiliar, deathly aura..." A black-clad man with a deep aura looked at the churning magma below and the lingering, heart-palpitating gray energy in the air, his eyes grave.

"Is it that Lin Wan? He was actually able to force back the Lava Earth Dragon?" Another alluring woman licked her red lips, a gleam of interest flashing in her eyes.

"It seems we all underestimated him. Notify the others. If Lin Wan's tracks are discovered, do not act alone; send a signal immediately, and we will surround and kill him together!" the black-clad man said coldly.

"Understood!"

Several figures flashed and disappeared into the magma.

With this battle in the depths of the sea of fire, the name of Lin Wan began to truly enter the sights of the top Disciples of the major forces. And the turmoil in the Five Elements Small World had only just begun.