Eternal Life through Drawing Lots

Chapter 266: Chapter 264: The Sincerity of an Apology

"You stole our treasure! Give it back, now!"

"Not moving?"

"How dare you!"

From the blazing inferno ahead, a sharp cry boomed like a thunderclap.

Muri Tianxiu, his expression frigid, sat astride an Ancient Lion and stared coldly at Fang Yang.

Others might be wary or afraid of Fang Yang, but not him.

With Muri Guang Huang backing him, what did he have to fear?

At this moment, Fang Yang’s face was calm. He held his Crimson Purple Battle Lance, slowly raising it to point directly at Muri Tianxiu, the one who had shouted the loudest.

This was a figure from the Celestial Ranking. Although his rank was lower than Fang Yang’s clan uncle, Fang Hao, he was not to be underestimated.

Now, the Ancient Lion beneath Tianxiu shook its head and wagged its tail, its mane dancing wildly with dark flames. It looked exceptionally savage, ready to charge at any moment.

"Interesting, interesting."

As a fierce wind gusted, Fang Yang gave a faint smile.

With a great ROAR, a boundless inferno erupted behind him, unleashing a majestic wave of heat.

Before the utterly horrified gazes of the five people opposite him, one illusory layer of the Fire Realm after another materialized, each more powerful than the last.

In an instant, the world transformed. The Crimson Bright Flame, Earth Core Cyan Lotus Flame, Cold Radiance Flame, and other Anomalous Flames surged into existence.

These Anomalous Flames took the form of Flame Flood Dragons or Fire Tigers... each one ferocious and menacing, its Evil Qi overwhelming.

Under such might, the valley walls began to crack and crumble.

And when the Golden Tai Chi Diagram appeared, even the void itself began to tremble slightly.

’Why does the power of heaven and earth here answer his every call?!’

Such terrifying power frightened even Muri Tianxiu, a figure on the Celestial Ranking, so badly that his face went pale and cold sweat streamed incessantly down his back.

It wasn’t just them. The observing consciousness of Master Lanwen, hidden in the shadows, raised his white eyebrows and clicked his tongue in amazement.

’I’m not seeing things, am I? Such divine might... it’s already approaching the skill of a Fire Dao Quasi-Master...’

In the span of a single breath, the tables had turned completely.

The scene was truly dumbfounding.

At this moment, the five people, Muri Tianxiu included, all turned pale. Their knees grew weak, and they looked as if they were about to collapse to the ground.

’The Saint’s protection...’

Fang Yang sighed inwardly. ’Looks like I won’t get the chance to kill them all.’

Perhaps it was because of his past experience as "Carp Eagle Fang Nian" that he viewed killing and being killed as something utterly ordinary.

But right now, he wasn’t in the Desolate Realm, acting as some demonic overlord.

A violent wind surged, whipping his black hair about.

Fang Yang’s face was calm. "Alright, now you’ve stolen my treasure. It’s time for you to show some sincerity in your apology."

BOOM!

As if struck by a bolt from the blue, Muri Tianxiu and the other four were thunderstruck, frozen on the spot.

But Fang Yang just gave a cold smirk, causing the power of heaven and earth in the area to tighten its grip.

Like an invisible gravitational field pressing down, the five of them trembled, the sound of their bones cracking as they were forced to their knees.

To the naked eye, blood of varying amounts seeped through their robes.

Under Fang Yang’s oppressive gaze, someone tried to resist, but was met with a cruel flare of fire. Even if it didn’t kill them, they would suffer a great disaster.

In the end, they could only unwillingly take out one Spiritual Object after another, yet still failed to satisfy Fang Yang’s appetite.

This scene, witnessed by the hidden Master Lanwen, made him click his tongue in amazement again. ’Such viciousness. But it’s good that he still knows his limits.’

...

「After this incident.」

Fang Yang flew out from between the cliffs to explore the wider area.

He had already accomplished his primary goal for this trip to the Fire Realm, but he still had a second objective.

That was to collect numerous Anomalous Flames, especially those on the Mortal Anomalous Fire List.

Only by replacing all the flames in his Eighteen Layers of Fire Realm with more powerful Anomalous Flames could his Fire Domain Skill become even stronger.

It was worth noting that he didn’t continue deeper into the Fire Realm, but instead headed toward the first layer.

"White Feathered Eagle, you come out too."

Upon reaching the thirtieth layer of the Fire Realm, Fang Yang released the White Feathered Eagle.

The Fire Realm had nothing in abundance except all kinds of Fire Beasts.

Here, the White Feathered Eagle would be thoroughly tempered.

Moreover, the White Feathered Eagle was a Fierce Beast of the Fire Dao School. Absorbing more of the extremely pure Fire Essence Qi here would also be beneficial for its growth.

"RUMBLE..."

For Fang Yang, the journey to collect Anomalous Flames wasn’t very fun; on the contrary, it was rather tedious.

Therefore, when he heard a tremendous roar from a large lake in the distance, he immediately moved toward the sound.

Other Cultivators were doing the same.

For a moment, the sky flickered with streaks of light.

As soon as he got close to the source of the noise, Fang Yang saw a mysterious flame shaped like a blue lotus platform.

The Clear Mind Flame.

It was ranked thirty-first on the Mortal Anomalous Fire List, a mysterious flame originating from the incense offerings of Daoist worship.

It could also be born from the light of wisdom. But no matter its origin, it contained the lifeblood of great Daoist sages.

It takes a hundred years to gain qi, a thousand years to form a spirit, and ten thousand years to take physical shape.

It represented a spirit of utmost piety on the path to the Dao.

This flame was mysterious and unpredictable, capable of helping one better stabilize their state of mind and remain calm!

"Fighting over an Anomalous Flame? Heh, finders keepers."

Fang Yang’s eyes crinkled into a smile as he immediately leaped forward.

In the span of a breath, he transformed into a massive Fire Eagle, streaking across the sky and leaving trails of fire in his wake.

His appearance instantly sent a shock through the hearts of the others.

"Oh no, it’s Proud Eagle Fang Yang! Ack, fall back!"

"No, don’t drag me away! To be able to die by his hand would make this training expedition worthwhile."

"Damn it, I was so close to getting the Clear Mind Flame..."

The crowd either retreated in alarm or gritted their teeth in frustration.

Yet, faced with Fang Yang’s arrival and his taking of the Clear Mind Flame, they were all helpless, powerless to stop him.

This was only because they all knew that not long ago, Fang Yang had used brutal methods on Muri Tianxiu and his four companions.

’I didn’t expect to get it so easily.’

Fang Yang grasped the Clear Mind Flame and gazed out in all directions.

As his gaze swept over them, the surrounding people scrambled backward, terrified of being singled out.

The scene left him not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Because he hadn’t originally planned on being so tyrannical.

Seeing this, he didn’t say anything more.

At that moment, the White Feathered Eagle beat its wings, descending from the sky and soaring freely.

He tapped the surface of the lake, then, like a swallow flipping in the air, leaped onto the White Feathered Eagle’s broad back.

Afterward, the White Feathered Eagle let out a sharp cry, then instantly beat its wings, kicking up hundred-foot waves as it flew away in a flash, vanishing without a trace.

"He left just like that?"

"What a terrifying man. Once I raise my cultivation level, I’ll come and strike you down."

"Sigh, how boring, how boring."

The crowd watched for a moment before dispersing.

...

「Meanwhile.」

Fang Yang returned to a suitable layer of the Fire Realm and let the White Feathered Eagle out, allowing it to go and fight fiercely with various Fire Beasts.

As for himself, he continued to quietly search for Anomalous Flames.

During this process, with the logistical support of a Tier Three Pill Master like him, the White Feathered Eagle fought the Fire Beasts with near self-abandon. It was a thrilling experience, and its Bloodline Power burned rapidly.

Under Fang Yang’s watch, through one battle after another, the bloodline within the White Feathered Eagle’s body began to undergo peculiar changes, little by little.

"BUZZ... BUZZ... BUZZ..."

A strange sound emanated from the White Feathered Eagle.

After the White Feathered Eagle destroyed another beast pack, its body burst into blazing flames, and it unexpectedly broke through to become Tier Three Elementary!

What surprised Fang Yang even more was that the White Feathered Eagle had awakened a new and extraordinary Bloodline Magic.

’I can use the White Feathered Eagle’s Bloodline Magic too?’

Fang Yang was astonished. ’No, perhaps this is also the effect of fate materialization.’

At this very moment, he was quite amazed.

Because he could now clearly see a snow-white giant eagle of fate on the White Feathered Eagle.

And on this giant eagle of fate, he could faintly make out the figure of Lu Yao handling official documents.

No, it wasn’t just Lu Yao; it was as if he could see the entire White Feathered Eagle Bronze Tribe!