Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 161 Flame Region

The Ji Family was chasing after Ye Fan due to the Great Void Art. But for the Flickering Light Sacred Lady and Hua Yunfei to also be chasing him, it was definitely a bad omen.

He quickly also noticed the Unfettered Sect’s most outstanding disciple, Li Youyou. She was also following like a floating wisp of smoke.

At the same time, he also saw several other familiar figures, each of which were the top disciples of the Taixuan Sect. Other than them, there were even more unfamiliar figures he had never seen that were chasing him from the distance.

Now the trouble had become big. The Ji Family was chasing after him for the Great Void Art, but these other great powers also had unknown motives and were each doing their best to catch up to him.

Ye Fan knew that his future and life was now unknown. It would be very difficult for him to break off from these people.

“Little brother Ye, how about you come back with me? In this region, only my Flickering Light Sacred Land can ensure your safety.” The Flickering Light Sacred Lady once more transmitted to him. Her voice was very soft, bringing an enticing charm.

Ye Fan truly wanted to go crazy and go to the Flickering Light Sacred Land. By publicly giving them the Great Void Art, he would cause the two great powers to fight amongst themselves.

His current situation was definitely extremely dangerous. Everyone treated him as a treasure to be collected.

Just as Ye Fan’s mind was distracted, light shone below the Flickering Light Sacred Lady’s feet, and a golden lotus appeared with each of her steps, softly swaying like a thin willow in the breeze. In an instant, she caught up to him.

Ye Fan’s eyes opened wide, and he did his best to increase his speed. This beautiful woman was too mystical, and she narrowly passed him.

A light heavenly laugh rang out. The Flickering Light Sacred Lady reached out her slender jade hand, her fingers possessing a strange power that brushed against Ye Fan’s back.

Although they were separated by hundreds of meters, Ye Fan’s still felt a fragrant wind. That hand was on the verge of sticking to his back, and he felt as if he could already feel that soft hand.

He turned cold, shouting, “Flickering Light Sacred Lady, how old are you?”

Everyone paused for a moment and didn’t understand. The Flickering Light Sacred Lady was slightly startled, but she quickly laughed. “Crafty kid.”

Ye Fan had only done this to scatter her attention and avoid the danger just now. The jade hand was thrown off and he quickly picked up speed.

Blue clothes fluttered as Hua Yunfei caught up to him, transmitting, “Junior brother Ye, as a disciple of the Zhou Peak, come back with me to the Taixuan Sect.”

Clouds and mist filled the air as the Unfettered Sect’s Li Youyou also caught up.

“Little brat Ye, let’s see who can save you now!” Ji Hui’s face was ashen as the distance between them became smaller and smaller.

If he did have to fall into someone’s hands, he definitely couldn’t land within this old crone’s. Otherwise Ye Fan’s death would definitely not be an easy one. He didn’t want to taste this world’s tortures.

“Hahaha…little kid Ye, don’t run. Big sis won’t hurt you,” Ji Biyue sweetly laughed. The five-colored lightning beneath her feet shone, quickly pulling closer to him.

Ye Fan’s heart was cold. All of these people were young experts who had all cultivated three secret realms and were not at all weaker than Elders.

Looking back, other than the Ji Family Elders, they were all outstanding disciples like Hua Yunfei, Li Youyou, Ji Biyue, the Flickering Light Sacred Lady…

There were now around twenty cultivators still chasing him that he was unable to throw off. Half of them he had seen before, while half were unfamiliar to him.

“Little kid Ye, big sis will pamper you…” Ji Biyue’s eyes were like water, her figure’s sexy curves definitely moving. That green moon above her head actually flew out towards Ye Fan, descending down and enveloping him.

“Oh pretty lady, we can do it in private, but in a public place with so many people, it’s not that good.” Ye Fan’s spirit shivered and his footwork became even stranger. Each step had a Dao charm to it, and with several steps he managed to break away from that green moon.

Pu Nation was definitely considered well known within the southern region. The reason why many cultivators knew of it was because of a Flame Region within its borders.

No one knew why the Flame Region would perpetually blaze. Ever since the Ancient Desolation, countless years had passed, yet it had continuing burning.

There were no plants above, and no magma below. There was nothing to sustain its flames, but they never went out.

The Flame Region was not somewhere average cultivators could approach. But peak cultivators would always go there when refining Vessels, because the flames there possessed a mysterious energy that could help a Vessel form and have the Dao and Truth engraved upon it.

Of course, the Flame Region wasn’t some peaceful land. Normally it was still endurable. But when the flames were surging high into the sky, the danger rose greatly, and even sovereigns could only retreat.

There was many ancient texts about this place, some even relating to Immortals and the Desolate Pagoda. But there were only a few lines, and they weren’t very clear about what this place was.

Ye Fan started off fifteen hundred kilometers away from the Xixian mountain range. From the center of Pu Nation, he arrived at its western end, seeing a field of flames. Only now did he notice that there was a hundred kilometer wide Flame Region blocking his path forward.

“Little bastard, how are you going to escape now?!” Ji Hui’s expression was extremely gloomy, and a killing intent soared in her eyes. Blocking his retreat, she stopped chasing him.

The others all stopped and sealed the three sides, using the Flame Region as the fourth wall. They blocked him and stopped advancing.

Ye Fan originally wanted to fly higher than rush out, but seeing this many people, his heart shook and he didn’t hastily do anything.

“Damn crone, what can you do to me? Isn’t it just a bunch of flames? Do you really think it can block me?” Ye Fan stood there, noticing the various people’s reactions.

“Are you dumb? If you don’t even know to be afraid of the Flame Region, I don’t know whether you are ignorant or stupid.”

Seeing her attitude, Ye Fan immediately understood that this place was not some place he could just barge into.

“Little brother Ye, there’s no need to hesitate. Come with me, the Flickering Light Sacred Land will groom you…” The Flickering Light Sacred Lady secretly transmitted to him. Her beautiful voice and figure patiently tried guiding him.

Ji Hui personally came forward slowly. The other Elders followed behind her. At this point, they definitely wouldn’t give Ye Fan any chances.

On the other side, flames were blazing. The temperature was so hot the earth was completely roasted, and much of the surrounding land was cracked.

Ye Fan ground his teeth and decided to take the risk. He slowly retreated into the Flame Region. In any case, there were no other paths to life.

“Little Ye, there’s no need to be so unyielding…” Ji Biyue laughed, her jade foot stepping across the five-colored lightning and floating over.

Ye Fan charged into the Flame Region. The flames surrounded him, and divine light covered his body. He quickly ran through it, preparing to pierce through to the other side.

“You’re just wasting your energy. Only once you die will we be able to set our minds at ease.” Ji Hui also advanced and entered into the Flame Region, following him like a demonic monster.

There were over a dozen people chasing after him. The others all hesitated slightly before following the Elders in.

The people chasing him split into three groups, leaving him only one path: the forward path deeper into the Flame Region.

In just a moment, Ye Fan had entered three or four kilometers in. The color of the flames had changed, their blazing scarlet color turning a light blue. Their temperature became even hotter, and even with divine energy protecting their bodies, their scorching heat could still be felt.

“Everyone, do you really want to see me turn to ashes? If you continue chasing after me, you’ll end up turning into barbeque and won’t be able to return.” Ye Fan shouted out behind him.

“Little kid Ye, big sis really doesn’t have the heart to see you be burned. Quickly come back. I’ll secretly make a path for you. I’m not as callous as grandaunt Ji Hui and won’t kill you,” Ji Biyue sent a secret transmission to him, her gaze capable of attracting spirits.

After rushing several more kilometers, the flames once more changed color, turning from light blue to a white milky color. Ye Fan felt his mouth turn dry. If he continued like this, he really would be roasted.

At this time, the ground was no longer flat, and many huge stone boulders appeared. A huge stone forest appeared, which conveniently aided him in his fleeing, as he could occasionally hide behind them.

“Don’t keep going. This is the land of the Flame Region where experts refine Vessels. The deeper you go, the more dangerous it is. You really might be burned to ashes,” Hua Yunfei transmitted.

Ye Fan didn’t listen to him, continuing to charge forward. After several more kilometers, a fourth color of flame appeared. This flame was a terrifying black. It looked like an underworld flame as it silently burned.

At the same time, the stone forest became even denser, which was very strange. The temperature was enough to melt mountain stones, but this stone forest hadn’t been burned.

As soon as Ye Fan entered the region of black flames, he felt his body start to burn. This kind of underworld flame was very frightening, causing people’s hearts to jump in fear.

If it weren’t for his powerful physical body, he might really be in danger. But even though his Sacred Body was tyrannical, he still felt pain from having his body burned.

Behind him, Ji Hui and the others were hesitating. Li Youyou and the rest of them didn’t have physical bodies as powerful as Ye Fan, but their divine energy was more powerful and they were using their cultivation bases to contend against the flames.

The Flickering Light Sacred Lady charged into the underworld flames, her whole body shining with light. With each step, a golden lotus would form beneath her feet. This was some unknown martial technique that was incomparably graceful. The golden lotuses blossomed beneath her feet and her body swayed gently, making her appear to be the peak of beauty.

“Little brother Ye, don’t continue being stubborn. You don’t have any more paths out, so just come with me. The Flickering Light Sacred Land is your only option.”

The Flickering Light Sacred Lady’s body shined brightly. Her white clothes were exceptionally striking within the black flames. Her shining body had beautiful lights circulating around it. She smiled and said, “You can’t run anymore. Even senior experts would frown upon reaching this place.”

“Can the Flickering Light Sacred Lady get married?” teased Ye Fan. “If I could become married to the Flickering Light Sacred Lady, then I would go with you.”

“If you could defeat the Sacred Master, then it’s possible.” She lightly laughed and didn’t become angry. With her immortal disposition and her jade beauty and charm, she smiled and said, “With your physique, you’ll definitely soar quickly. Quickly come back with me.”

Ye Fan was charging through the stone forest. The Flickering Light Sacred Lady quickly followed with the golden lotuses beneath her feet. They swayed like thin willows, as if they were being blown by a spring wind; their beauty reaching the peak, like a fairy from the Jade Lake.

Behind, everyone hesitated for a while before rushing into the black underworld flames to chase after Ye Fan.

It was recorded that there were nine types of flames here. There was already a great amount of danger by the fourth kind, and they didn’t wish to continue into danger. But they had no choice but to chase after him, afraid he might escape.

In front of them, golden flames appeared. Ye Fan felt somewhat nervous now. The black flames had already caused him to feel a great pain. If he entered the fifth flame, he was afraid he might be burned completely to a crisp.

It was possible that even his Ancient Desolation Sacred Body would be unable to endure. Even the Flickering Light Sacred Lady didn’t dare touch the golden flames. She carefully detoured around them as she chased after him.

“Little brother Ye, you have no chance. If you don’t come with me, you really might be burned to ashes.” The Flickering Light Sacred Lady smiled sweetly and extended out her slender hand towards him.

“Flickering Light Sacred Lady, I’ll come propose marriage to you later. For now, please go back.” Ye Fan ground his teeth and charged into the golden flames.

At this time, he felt that his Sacred Body was also unable to endure. His skin felt as if it might split, and he felt as if he might get incinerated at any moment.

Divine energy was unable to block it, and even a precious physique like his was unable to endure!

Ye Fan cursed and quickly took out the pure jade bottle, pouring the divine spring water into his mouth. The feeling that he was on the verge of being charred to nothing faded somewhat.

However, he was still in great danger. The divine spring water was limited, and was unable to endure for that long. His physical body was unable to endure and would eventually ignite and be reduced to ashes.

Outside, everyone had astonished expressions, not believing that Ye Fan could continue surviving at this point.

The others were all using their profound cultivation bases to support themselves. They had already seen through that Ye Fan was using his physical body to bitterly survive, causing them shock.

Ji Hui and the other Elders gathered together and made a decision. They coldly smiled and advanced forward, taking out a green jade leaf and sending it slashing towards Ye Fan inside the golden flames.

At this time, Ye Fan was barely able to survive the flames. The pain was like he was being torn apart. His movements were very slow, and although he managed to dodge it, the green jade leaf split open a space that enveloped him.

In an instant, Ye Fan disappeared into that space.

The Flickering Light Sacred Lady called out in astonishment, “An item with the Great Void Art sealed within it!”

“Correct.” Ji Hui nodded and said, “Unfortunately, it can only go forward. Otherwise we could capture him back.”

One of the Ji Family’s Elders stroked his beard and said, “It’s enough to send him deeper several kilometers. That’ll put him into the sixth level of the Flame Region. Even we would be turned into ashes if we entered that deep. He’ll definitely die.”

“The sixth level is called ‘Purple Qi from the East.’ Powerful figures go to that level to refine Vessels. Now he has no chance of surviving,” stated Ji Biyue.

“Let’s go. Even just this fourth layer of black underworld flames isn’t something we can continue staying in forever.” Ji Hui was the first to go back.

“How unfortunate. It’s such a shame.” The others were shaking their heads as they quickly retreated.

“I don’t think he’ll die so easily…” The Flickering Light Sacred Lady muttered to herself. A strange expression was on her beautiful face. She paused in front of the golden flames for a long time. Only when she saw that it was still completely calm did she finally leave.

Hua Yunfei also quietly waited for a short time, listening to the golden flames. The inside of the Flame Region was still completely silent. He finally turned and left.

In just a few moments, the fourth layer of the underworld flames was completely empty.

Ji Hui immediately sent out instructions to get Ji Family cultivators to come guard here once she left. She didn’t want anything unexpected to happen. She was even thinking of asking one of the powerful figures of the family to enter into the sixth level of the Flame Region to check it out.

The green jade leaf was a forbidden item that could pierce the void and display the complete Great Void Art. It passed through several kilometers, passing the golden flames and was on the verge of entering the violet flame region.

The instant Ye Fan managed to pass back through the void, he knew that things had taken a turn for the worse.

He took out the Great Sky Net to protect his body and gripped the pure jade bottle, prepared to pour water on his body at any time.

The place where powerful figures refined Vessels was not a place he could survive.

The void broke, and in the first moment when just the slightest purple Qi touched his body, Ye Fan felt his whole body was on the verge of rupturing. At the same time, he sensed his Origin Qi become active.