Chapter 109: Moving Forward Because of Fear

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Yu Yunfan’s long hair fluttered wildly as the spiritual energy around him surged relentlessly. His black combat attire rustled in the wind, and his already cold gaze grew even more disdainful, as if nothing and no one could catch his attention.

Gradually, the tips of his flowing hair turned pure white. From his bosom floated an ancient-looking small cauldron, which swiftly circled around him, creating multiple illusions imbued with an archaic charm.

The surrounding spiritual energy, intensified by the Flame Spirit, continuously converged on Yu Yunfan’s body. The aura he exuded thickened visibly, manifesting as an inky black spiritual energy swirling around him.

As the small cauldron revolved ceaselessly, Yu Yunfan’s hair became completely white and billowed in the wind. The illusions of the cauldron ceased, transforming into three distinct vessels. His eyes turned utterly icy, as if viewing everything with the cold detachment one reserves for the dead — like a merciless god of death.

His striking handsome features, the ruthless aura, the indifferent gaze, and the ancient ink-like spirit energy intertwined in stark contrast of black and white.

He appeared like an invincible deity descending to the mortal world, radiating a pressure comparable to Yu Daoyi’s, a power utterly distinct from mere Qi refining, a strength unattainable even by most Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“Are these two brothers even human?” Xuánxin muttered in shock from afar, sensing the overwhelming aura that far surpassed his own. Beside him, Yan Yan stood dumbfounded.

Bai Yiyue watched Yu Yunfan before her — equally handsome, equally outstanding — yet his aura was decisively different from Yu Daoyi’s. Yu Yunfan lacked the latter’s seductive, enchanting quality. Instead, he exuded an aloof pride, as if the gap between an immortal and a mortal was laid bare, inspiring reverence.

Mortals before immortals could do nothing but bow in worship and look up in awe. For them, the realm inhabited by immortal cultivators was an unreachable world. Now, standing before Yu Yunfan, they felt that very same overwhelming presence and could not help but feel their own insignificance.

Once Yu Yunfan prepared himself, he grasped the three small cauldrons and charged directly toward Yu Daoyi. Despite his icy demeanor, the cold eyes that met Yu Daoyi’s still revealed traces of concern.

“Nine Refining Hell! The power of the Nine Hells!” Yu Daoyi roared, swinging a fist forward. Wherever his fist landed, the blazing Flame Beasts exploded into ashes. The underground magma was violently stirred, splashing molten rock everywhere, carving a deep chasm in the earth.

The other Flame Beasts seemed to sense something and retreated in terror, their grotesque faces contorted with a human-like fear, unwilling to confront Yu Daoyi.

The Flame Spirit grew furious. As a primal spirit of extreme fire, it naturally exerted oppressive control over fire-type demons. These Flame Beasts should have obeyed it unquestioningly, but now their fear and resistance were palpable. Even when ordered to attack, they hesitated and showed reluctance.

“Three-Life Cauldrons, suppress them!” Yu Yunfan shouted as he arrived, releasing the three small cauldrons to circle him. Any Flame Beast touched by the cauldrons was instantly crushed to pulp. These kings of the magma, capable of jointly killing Foundation Establishment demons, now had no strength to resist and were doomed.

The Flame Spirit bellowed and slowly rose from the thick magma. Molten red lava streamed down its body, revealing a demon resembling a mysterious turtle. On its massive shell stood a small volcano, periodically emitting thick smoke and flowing lava.

The already confined space instantly grew hotter, and the spiritual energy boiled intensely. Everyone found their breathing growing labored. Even as cultivators, sweat drenched their bodies and soaked their garments.

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Yu Daoyi watched as the Flame Spirit slowly raised its turtle head. The overwhelming pressure descended upon him, making him tremble. This was a power far exceeding his own. His previously muddled mind cleared somewhat, but he realized the Flame Spirit’s gaze was fixed on him, its massive head seeming poised to swallow him whole.

“Brother!”

“Three-Life Cauldrons, suppress it!” Yu Yunfan shouted urgently, unleashing the three cauldrons to collide with the Flame Spirit.

The turtle-like Flame Spirit struck the cauldrons with a massive claw. Yu Yunfan grunted, and the three cauldrons flew backward along with him.

Despite Yu Yunfan’s strength now comparable to a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a single blow forced him back hard, slamming him against the cavern wall. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

“This Flame Spirit’s realm is at the peak of Foundation Establishment!” Xuánxin exclaimed in shock.

“Nonsense! If the Flame Spirit were that weak, it would have been slaughtered long ago! The Flame Sect’s records state that unless a spirit has just been born, it’s impossible for it to be as weak as a Foundation Establishment realm!” Yan Yan shouted, struggling to endure the searing heat around them. Even he found the temperature oppressive.

“It’s neither Foundation Establishment nor Core Formation! It’s that Baili Mo suppressing its realm, keeping it teetering between the two. There’s a seal on its body!” Bai Yiyue panted softly, sweat soaking her white gown, which clung tightly to her graceful curves. Her pale, tender skin showed faintly beneath. The hem of her dress faintly smelled of scorched fabric, already showing blackened burn marks, but she paid it no mind.

Yu Daoyi watched helplessly as his younger brother was blasted backward. The clarity in his mind was instantly replaced by rage.

“Die! Just die!” Yu Daoyi roared, launching another punch that collided fiercely with the Flame Spirit’s head. Magma splattered as the thick demonic aura and spiritual energy on Yu Daoyi’s body ignited smoke. Parts of him suffered burns.

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