Chapter 506: The Fall of Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground
“I’m going to save the Empress and that foolish disciple!”
Zhou Tong stood up and said without hesitation.
In the next moment, he pulled out two strands of hair, performed the Art of Battle, and evolved his spiritual energy. One strand transformed into the likeness of Tang Qi, allowing him to continue acting in the Profound Sky Hall.
The other strand retained his appearance, holding the Chief Enforcement Token, and he returned to the Li Family to inform the Little Demoness, asking her to temporarily stand in for him at the Chief Enforcement City meeting in four days.
“Let’s go!”
Without further ado, Zhou Tong and the Earth’s Veins returned to reality, preparing to set off immediately.
“You want to follow me?”
Seeing the Earth’s Veins wanting to accompany him, Zhou Tong’s expression showed surprise once again.
“That’s natural. Since I chose to help you, I’ll support you all the way.”
“But aren’t you supposed to be neutral?”
“What nonsense are you talking? Have you ever seen other Earth’s Veins!?”
“Well, the Heavenly Dao…”
“The Heavenly Dao emphasizes balance, often suppressing the strong and supporting the weak, but Earth does the opposite, reducing the insufficient and supplementing the abundant, supporting the strong to grow stronger!”
“Oh!!”
Hearing this, Zhou Tong had a sudden awakening, “This is somewhat similar to the Human Path.”
“Exactly because of this, I favor the Human Race even more. Otherwise, you’d never have made a Pact with me.”
“Since that’s the case, we shouldn’t delay any longer!”
In an instant, Zhou Tong accelerated to his utmost speed, tearing through space as he rushed forward. The Earth’s Veins closely followed him, never showing signs of lagging behind.
“Hey…”
After about half an hour, the two crossed a small portion of the Central Continent, but Zhou Tong suddenly slowed down.
“What’s wrong?”
“I see a familiar person who shouldn’t be here.”
Zhou Tong looked into the distance, focusing on a fiery red figure. Pure fire laws surged within her; it was Fire Heart!
But strangely, she should have plunged into the Dark Abyss together with Red Dust Mountain, and as a Sage, it was impossible for her to break free from there. Yet now…
“I understand now!”
Zhou Tong slapped his forehead, realizing the reason.
This woman loved exploiting loopholes, and as the embodiment of Fire Authority, she had minimal suppression from the laws. It wasn’t surprising she managed to escape under such circumstances.
“Isn’t this the Virgin Saint of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground? Moreover, she’s the embodiment of Fire Authority, and it looks like she’s trying to return to the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong’s body immediately stiffened.
He recalled from the list provided by the Earth’s Veins that the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground was now under the control of the Demonic Race. If she went back, it would likely be very dangerous for her.
After all, the Demonic Race wouldn’t miss the valuable Fire Authority, and Fire Heart’s journey must be fraught with peril.
“Let’s follow her and take a look!”
Zhou Tong immediately made a decision, becoming invisible and tailing Fire Heart.
They were not far from the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground, and with Fire Heart’s Sage-level speed, they quickly reached their destination.
The Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground was built in an area surrounded by volcanic activity, with towering volcanoes and rivers filled with flowing magma surrounding the sacred ground.
For most ordinary cultivators, this place was akin to a dead end; even reincarnation mirror-level cultivators could not remain here for long.
However, for strong warriors who cultivated fire attribute spiritual energy, this place was undoubtedly a holy land for cultivation.
From the entrance, there wasn’t a hint of dust or smog inside the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground. The rich fire spiritual energy permeated the area, filled with scorching waves.
“It has been a long time; I have finally returned.”
Fire Heart took a deep breath. Since entering the Wilderness Mountain Secret Realm, she hadn’t come back. There were still her Fire Enchantress Clan members here, and this time she planned to lead them to join the Joyful Union Sect.
However, her expression soon changed.
As the embodiment of Fire Authority, she was most sensitive to changes in fire spiritual energy. This energy was not as pure as before; it was tainted with a nauseating, repugnant aura.
If it were anyone else, they definitely wouldn’t notice. Moreover, as time passed and the temperature gradually increased, even if the concentration of impurities in the spiritual energy rose, such a person would become accustomed to it.
“Damn it, what’s going on? There must be villains in the sacred ground! But whoever it is, they won’t be able to deceive me; I’ll expose them all!”
With her heart filled with anger, Fire Heart strode vigorously towards the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground.
“Stop, intruder!!”
Suddenly, two figures emerged, holding fire guns crossed in front of her, blocking her way.
“Who are you to dare intrude upon the sacred ground? Quickly state your name.”
“Have you lost your minds? I am the Virgin Saint of the sacred ground; move aside now!”
Upon hearing this, the two immediately exchanged glances, a strange look flashing in their eyes.
“There is no Virgin Saint here. If you keep talking nonsense, don’t blame us for being impolite. Leave now, and we can pretend nothing has happened!”
“Get out of my way!”
Fire Heart could no longer bear it; not even recognizing her as the Virgin Saint meant something must have gone terribly wrong with the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground.
Before her voice fell, she flicked her finger, sending two fire blasts that struck the two men.
“Ah!!”
They both screamed in anguish, uncontrollably flying backwards, the blood they spat out mingled with a grayish aura, causing Fire Heart’s expression to change slightly.
“Someone’s been killed! An intruder has entered the sacred ground and killed people!!!”
The two men fallen to the ground suddenly shouted, one of them even shattered a jade amulet. Soon, several powerful presences crossed the void and rushed over!
“Fourteen… fifteen… sixteen…”
Fire Heart widened her eyes in disbelief, looking at the people arriving from the horizon—there were as many as eighteen Sage-level strong warriors, far exceeding the usual number in a typical sacred ground!
And she clearly remembered that when she left, there hadn’t even been ten Sages in the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground. How could it suddenly double?
There must be some tricks behind this!
“Heart, you return just to injure the gatekeepers; you’re becoming more and more reckless!”
The leading figure was precisely the Sage of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground. He looked cold, glowering down at her from above.
His tone made her frown involuntarily; in the past, he wouldn’t have dared to speak to her like this.
“Uncle Sage, your arrogance is getting bigger and bigger!”
Fire Heart said with a cold smile, “If it weren’t for my Fire Enchantress Clan’s strong support in the past, how could your second-rate sect have a chance to become a sacred power?”
As soon as she said this, the expression on the other’s face quickly became ugly.
“Hmph! You’re still too young and short-sighted; it’s not your fault. Any normal person knows that with my grand vision, even without the support of the Fire Enchantress Clan, I could still achieve such success.”
“Rather, you’re riding on my coattails. Without your burdens, I might have achieved even greater heights!”
He shamelessly stated, without a hint of guilt.
“Is that so? Then let me call for my Ancestral Grandmother to pass judgement!”
Fire Heart smiled as she slowly took out a jade amulet.
Upon seeing this, the Sage of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Ground’s expression immediately changed.
“You dare?!”
The Ancestral Grandmother referred to by Fire Heart was the Ancestral Master of the Joyful Union Sect, a nightmarish existence to the Sage of Heavenly Fire.
If she really came, the secrets here would definitely be uncovered, and they would all be finished.
