The Black Flame Taoist’s power was extraordinary. With a single punch, space trembled, and a white light ring spread out from his fist towards the surroundings.
The Sky Hawk let out a high-pitched scream, its figure getting blasted away by the punch, blood boiling inside its body, feathers rustling coldly in the wind.
"Today’s revenge will be repaid someday!"
The Black Flame Taoist glanced at Burning Fire Valley, his eyes turning red. However, he understood that he alone couldn’t even handle the Sky Hawk; staying here would only mean death.
Better to leave now and live to fight another day.
The Black Flame Taoist’s body flickered, vanishing into a blur. When his figure reappeared, he was already a thousand meters away, continuing to swiftly move farther.
Watching the Black Flame Taoist depart, Chu Ming felt somewhat helpless. Although the Black Flame Taoist was no match for him and the Sky Hawk combined, they couldn’t prevent him from escaping.
Just then, a terrifying black flower bloomed a thousand meters away. The flower was sinister and enchanting, its petals made of spiritual power, extending hundreds of meters with a terrifying suction force spreading outward.
The spot where the black enchanting flower appeared was right beneath the Black Flame Taoist’s feet. Feeling the sticky space around him, his face shifted as his internal blood instantly started boiling, and an invisible black flame ignited around him.
"It’s been years since I last made a move, Black Flame, do you still remember me?"
An old figure floated from the black enchanting flower. The flower flickered, and an elder in a black robe transformed into black smoke, rising slowly within the flower, revealing a withered face.
"Ku Bu Rong, how is this possible?!"
Seeing the withered face clearly, the Black Flame Taoist’s expression changed wildly, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.
Ku Bu Rong had shocked him profoundly. Back when he was an unknown junior in the Great Yan Kingdom, Ku Bu Rong was already a high Guiyuan Realm expert. By the time he himself became a Guiyuan Realm expert, Ku Bu Rong was already at the Fourth Layer, standing at the peak of Great Yan Kingdom.
In the blink of an eye, fifty years had passed, and he was now a Fourth Layer expert. He thought the older generation’s experts were mostly dead, but he didn’t expect to encounter Ku Bu Rong today.
"After all these years, it seems no one has forgotten me!"
Ku Bu Rong’s eyes were profound, speaking with a voice full of vicissitudes.
"I didn’t expect your Cyan Yang Sect to already be under Snow Peak’s tyranny!"
The Black Flame Taoist said through gritted teeth. Although he had never fought Ku Bu Rong, there was no doubt that Ku Bu Rong’s strength was far superior.
"No need to sow discord. Chu Ming is a disciple of my Cyan Yang Sect, and the choices he makes are naturally supported by our sect!"
Ku Bu Rong laughed and shook his head, his right hand slowly reaching out. Spiritual power began to boil around him, and the giant black enchanting flower rapidly contracted, darkening the sky as if night had suddenly descended.
"Black Flame Shock Wave!"
The Black Flame Taoist bit his tongue, within the black flower, his right foot stomped violently. A terrifying power of fire essence flowed out from his body while his hands formed a pushing stance. A horrifying black flame wave surged between his hands.
It was as if a black sun stood in the sky. A pillar of black flame blasted forth, breaking through everything towards the black enchanting petals, causing the touched air to instantly evaporate completely.
Ku Bu Rong’s eyes were profound, the black enchanting flower closed in instantly, trapping the Black Flame Taoist within!
Terrified screams came from within, followed by a blood arrow shooting out. The Black Flame Taoist’s body was crushed and shattered by the black enchanting petals, leaving no trace, his attack dissolving into spiritual power, disappearing without a trace.
"Thank you, Elder Ku!"
A stream of light flew toward Ku Bu Rong. As the black enchanting flower vanished, Chu Ming’s calm face was revealed.
"Letting him escape would have been a disaster!"
Ku Bu Rong said lightly, glancing towards Burning Fire Valley. The battle was now clear; with the Black Flame Taoist dead, the valley descended into chaos, half of the disciples surrendering, while the resisting disciples and elders were slaughtered by Wang Qi and Zhao Bin.
Chu Ming flashed to the sky above Burning Fire Valley, his gaze scanning below. The disciples were all trembling in fear, their eyes filled with terror and cowardice.
Chu Ming shook his head, these disciples were too mentally weak; this battle had destroyed half of their martial paths.
"You, take me to Burning Fire Valley’s treasure vault!"
Chu Ming casually pointed to a trembling disciple, speaking coldly.
Hearing this, the disciple’s face turned pale instantly.
Chu Ming’s expression was calm, but anyone could hear the chilling intent in his words.
"N-no, I-I am willing, I will!"
The disciple dared not hesitate, hastily replied.
The Burning Fire Valley disciple led the way, Chu Ming closely following, with Wang Qi and Zhao Bin behind him, while Elder Ku’s gaze interestingly lingered on the Burning Fire Battleship.
Burning Fire Valley had a complex terrain and extensive palaces, a stranger would undoubtedly get lost here.
After several twists and turns, Chu Ming arrived in front of a red palace. The palace was entirely crimson, occasionally spewing flames, with three large characters "Treasure Pavilion" carved on its facade.
"Master Chu, this is Burning Fire Valley’s treasure vault!"
The Burning Fire Valley disciple hurriedly said.
Chu Ming nodded slightly, his Conjugate Sword unsheathed in a flash. A terrifying white sword light burst from his sword, shattering the palace gate into flying debris.
Chu Ming instructed Wang Qi and Zhao Bin behind him.
The three entered the palace. The Treasure Pavilion of Burning Fire Valley, compared to the Celestial Travel Sect, was inferior. It only had two floors, the first floor containing various cultivation techniques, martial skills, and some fire attribute spiritual medicines.
Most Burning Fire Valley disciples cultivated fire attribute techniques and martial skills, using fire attribute spiritual medicines to significantly speed up their cultivation.
The second floor held items far more precious than those on the first, the real core treasures of Burning Fire Valley.
However, in Chu Ming’s eyes, few of these core items were worth his attention. Yet, as his gaze swept over, his eyes brightened.
On a bookshelf about three or four meters to his left, there was a fruit resembling flames.
The fruit was the size of a fist, entirely fiery red, with vein-like patterns akin to blood vessels, emitting a warm aura.
Seventh Level Spirit Fruit, Flame Fruit.