Chapter 482: The Great Scam

Suddenly, a slight wave of movement arose in the void of space. Then, more than a dozen figures gradually became clearer and slowly appeared in this silent star field. They were Xiao Ling and his group who had entered the star field earlier.

As soon as he appeared, Xiao Ling felt a hot breath coming towards him, as if the entire space was burning.

At the same time, the dormant strange fire in his body seemed to be awakened, and began to stir restlessly, with the temperature rising sharply. This sudden change made Xiao Ling slightly stunned.

He had only experienced this kind of violent reaction from strange fire when he encountered other strange fires. Now, in this unfamiliar star field, he encountered a similar situation again...

"This is indeed the habitat of the Three Thousand Flames..."

Xiao Ling murmured silently in his heart, his eyes slowly scanned the surroundings, and began to carefully observe this mysterious space called the star field.

Recalling a few years ago, he also tried to use soul power to explore this star field, but Xiao Ling's soul power at that time was far less powerful than it is now.

In addition, he was worried that his slightest movement would be noticed by the strong men of Danta, so he did not dare to stay for long, let alone explore in depth.

Now, Xiao Ling has personally stepped into this star space. What he sees and hears is completely different from when he first perceived it with just his soul power. His feelings are more direct and profound.

The so-called star field is actually a space crack that was forcibly torn apart by the three giants of Danta.

Such a space naturally cannot be compared with the legendary strange places such as the Dan Realm and the Ancient Realm.

It looked quite desolate, with a light mist with a fiery smell all around.

In this haze, faint light can be seen seeping in through the cracks in space, making the light here appear particularly cold, as if it carries a kind of loneliness and mystery that does not belong to this world.

Cao Ying casually grasped the faint light with her palm, but it felt cold. She narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "Is this... the power of the stars?"

“This star field cannot prevent the penetration of star power, but the star power is weakest during the day, so we can only choose to enter at this time…” The great elder named Xiang Jinsong in front said lightly at this moment.

"Although the power of the stars is not as abundant during the day as it is after nightfall, and it is difficult for us to see its traces in the outside world, this is only because the sun's light is too dazzling and obscures the light of the stars. In fact, the power of the stars still exists during the day, unchanged from time immemorial." Xiao Ling smiled lightly, and then explained calmly,
"Therefore, these three thousand flames can always use the power of the stars to restore their own strength. The only difference is that the efficiency of recovery will vary over time."

After hearing Xiao Ling's words, Xiao Yan and the others also showed a look of understanding. This Three Thousand Flames, also known as the Starry Sky Fire, is condensed from the power of the stars. As long as the power of the stars is sufficient, it can be immortal.

In this world, the power of the stars has almost never completely disappeared. Even during the day, the power of the stars still exists, but its intensity is relatively weaker than at night.

"Follow me closely and don't get separated. This star field is located in a space crack, and some areas lead directly to the void. If you accidentally step in, the consequences will be disastrous."

Xiang Jinsong waved his hand, and as soon as he finished speaking, his figure swiftly rushed forward.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling and others did not hesitate at all and followed closely.

Although the area of ​​the star field cannot be compared with that of the Dan Realm, this is only relative. According to Xiao Ling and others' speculation, the vastness here is probably no less than that of the magnificent Holy Dan City.

This can be seen from the fact that they flew for nearly ten minutes but still did not see the border.

Although they had been flying for a long time, the target was still nowhere to be seen. However, Xiao Ling and the others clearly felt the temperature around them gradually rising. Later, even though everyone was quite strong, most people had to summon their fighting spirit to resist the increasingly hot temperature.

This high temperature environment did not cause discomfort to Xiao Ling. He possessed a strange fire, and his fire resistance was so strong that it was beyond the reach of ordinary people. The protection of the strange fire made him feel very comfortable in this scorching air.

Despite this, Xiao Ling still casually set up a layer of light red barrier. This barrier protected him, Cao Ying and Dan Chen beside him, and effectively isolated them from the high temperature outside.

Under the protection of this red barrier, the two women's slight discomfort was significantly alleviated, and their complexions also relaxed a lot.

A group of people walked silently through the empty space, their figures quickly passing through the air like meteors streaking through the night sky.

About ten minutes later, their journey continued.

After the second ten minutes had passed, in the scene, except for the two masters, Elder Xiang Jinsong and Old Monster Qinghua, they did not use their fighting spirit to protect their bodies and appeared to be exceptionally calm.

And all the others have been enveloped by the powerful fighting spirit, as if they were wearing an invisible coat.

The temperature here has climbed to an incredible height, and the air seems to be flowing with the heat of lava, making everyone's face look even more solemn.

"It seems we are almost reaching our destination..."

During the flight, Xiao Ling inadvertently glanced at the people traveling with him, and suddenly an inexplicable wave of emotion surged in his heart. His eyes penetrated the void in front of him and went straight into the distance.

At this moment, the strange fire in his body suddenly boiled up. This violent reaction was something he had never experienced in all these years. Even when he faced the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, the surge of power was not as strong as it was at this moment.

Although the others did not possess the same sensing ability as the strange fire, they also noticed the rapid rise in temperature around them, and they immediately realized that their destination should be not far away.

Just as everyone was secretly on high alert, a burst of blazing light suddenly erupted from the distant void. The light was so strong that it was like the scorching sun in the sky, making people's eyes hurt and unbearable.

"We have arrived at our destination. Please be careful. Remember, the Three Thousand Flames are extremely powerful. If you want to communicate with them, you must adopt a gentle approach and never use violence. In this star region, if you accidentally anger it, the consequences will be disastrous."

Xiang Jinsong's figure suddenly stopped while moving forward. He turned his head, his eyes deep and sharp, scanning everyone in the team one by one, reminding everyone in a serious tone.

As soon as Xiang Jinsong finished speaking, everyone nodded with serious expressions, indicating that they understood his reminder.

The purpose of their trip was to subdue the strange fire, not to conflict with it. If they angered the Three Thousand Flames without reason, they would undoubtedly be asking for trouble, and might even bring disaster.

Furthermore, everyone present was aware of the powerful strength of the Three Thousand Flames, and no one dared to boast that they had the ability to completely subdue it.

However, Xiao Ling did not respond to this. He knew in his heart that he would inevitably have to fight directly with the Three Thousand Flames.

Now that there is no one from the Soul Palace to interfere and disrupt the situation, the arduous task of fighting against the Three Thousand Flames can only be done by Xiao Ling himself. He will go all out to tame this powerful flame.

Afterwards, when the Three Thousand Flames of Fire fell into a weakened state, he activated the dragon seal that Zi Yan had implanted in his body and started a soul duel with him.

Such a strategy can not only simplify the complexity of the battle, but also reduce the risk of accidents to a certain extent.

After a brief reminder, Xiang Jinsong finally slowed down, and he floated gently towards the area of ​​bright light like a fallen leaf.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling and others immediately quickened their pace and followed closely behind him.

As they got closer, the bright light that was so strong that it was difficult to look directly at gradually became less dazzling.

At this moment, the object in the light finally appeared clearly and came into their sight.

"Goo!"

When everyone finally saw the scene in the light clearly, their faces froze instantly, their throats rolled unconsciously, and they swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty. Their eyes were filled with shock that could not be described.

Even Xiao Ling couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly when he witnessed this scene. He inevitably felt a little shocked and looked forward to the future.

The scene I saw with my own eyes was indeed quite different from what I had seen when I had only used my soul power to explore. This visual impact was completely different from what I had felt.

In the depths of the light, a huge dragon shadow that was so huge that it was impossible to see the end of it was lying quietly, its eyes were closed, and its body was winding and tortuous, like a living mountain.

A layer of mysterious purple-black flames was wrapped around the dragon's body. As the flames rose, they distorted the surrounding space.

In this vast void, the figure of the giant dragon appears particularly spectacular. It just sits there quietly, purple-black flames constantly seeping out of its body, burning endlessly as it jumps and rolls.

Such a scene could not help but shock people's hearts and minds. The shock went straight to the depths of the soul and was difficult to describe in words. "Is this... is this the legendary Three Thousand Flames..."

In the silent atmosphere, a voice trembled slightly, with shock that was difficult to conceal.

Although the dragon's eyes were closed, the strong dragon power that permeated the air made people feel their legs go weak and their hearts tremble.

The huge size of the dragon is undoubtedly a strong shock to the soul, making people feel insignificant in front of its majesty.

As the first person broke the silence, the others gradually recovered from their shock. They looked at each other with silent astonishment in their eyes.

Everyone was secretly amazed in their hearts. The power of the strange fire before them was beyond their imagination and was terrifying.

Xiao Ling stared at the giant dragon in front of him, and suddenly felt a warmth in his palm. His heart moved, and he glanced quietly, noticing that the dragon seal that Zi Yan had implanted in his body was emitting a little heat at this moment, as if it had some special resonance with the giant dragon.

"The Dragon Seal has begun to react." Xiao Ling muttered in his heart, and a gleam of light flashed in the depths of his eyes. He noticed that although the Dragon Seal was quietly heating up, the Three Thousand Flames did not seem to notice it.

This discovery made him believe Zi Yan's words even more. He secretly pondered: "The dragon seal left by the elder of the ancient dragon clan in the body of Sanqian Yanyanhuo is indeed not comparable to the dragon seal carved by Zi Yan before. The latter is obviously more advanced."

"This is the so-called Three Thousand Flames, but it is now sealed. Next, you will go forward one by one in the order of the Alchemy Association's ranking and try to see if you can subdue it in a gentle way." Xiang Jinsong's voice was low and firm, "Remember, you must use gentle means and must not wake it up from its slumber!"

Xiang Jinsong gave another warning, then slowly withdrew his cautious gaze and turned his gaze to Xiao Ling, with a hint of tenderness and expectation in his eyes. "Xiao Ling, as the winner of this Alchemy Conference, you will be eligible to try to subdue the Three Thousand Flames before everyone else..."

As soon as Xiang Jinsong finished speaking, everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Ling.

Amidst the many curious, expectant, or awed gazes, Xiao Ling's expression remained as calm as a lake. His look was indifferent and easy-going, as if the scene before him did not affect him in the slightest.

He nodded slightly in response, then exchanged a tacit look with Cao Ying and Dan Chen. After a simple greeting, Xiao Ling moved forward steadily and walked slowly towards the sleeping dragon.

As Xiao Ling's footsteps gradually approached the Three Thousand Flames, the dragon might emanating from the giant dragon became stronger and stronger.

Xiao Ling keenly felt that as he approached, the surrounding space seemed to undergo subtle changes. The air became heavy and sticky, as if every step forward required more effort.

Feeling this abnormality, Xiao Ling couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise in his heart.

If he had not seen the real Taixu Ancient Dragon with his own eyes and was well aware of the unique dragon aura of the Taixu Ancient Dragon, perhaps without being able to see the truth, he would have mistakenly believed that this majestic dragon aura came from some kind of dragon monster with noble bloodline.

The aura emanating from the Three Thousand Flames is indeed so majestic that it gives people this illusion.

Judging from this momentum alone, this Three Thousand Flames is definitely not comparable to the strange fires he had conquered in the past. The reputation of being ranked in the top ten on the strange fire list is indeed well-deserved, and its extraordinaryness is obvious at a glance.

Under the various gazes of the crowd, after slowly moving forward for a while, Xiao Ling finally arrived in front of the dragon.

His body was suspended above the dragon's head, and from a distance, Xiao Ling's slender and tall figure formed a sharp contrast with the huge body of Three Thousand Flames, seeming almost insignificant.

Now, when Xiao Ling came into close contact with the Three Thousand Flames, he once again truly felt the shock emanating from this behemoth.

In terms of body shape, he was almost the same size as a dragon scale on the dragon's body, and seemed extremely small, like a grain of sand compared to a huge rock.

Standing in front of the huge dragon head, although the dragon eyes of Three Thousand Flames were closed, a strange feeling emerged in Xiao Ling's heart. The soul power of the great perfection of the spiritual realm allowed Xiao Ling to keenly perceive that the sleeping giant in front of him was invisibly examining him with a cold and majestic gaze.

Xiao Ling was not surprised by this situation. So many people poured into the star field and caused such a big commotion. As the native residents of the star field, how could Three Thousand Flames not know anything about this?
The wisdom of the Three Thousand Flames has long reached a level comparable to that of humans. It knows in its heart that even if it reacts at this moment, it will be difficult to escape the seal imposed by the three giants of Danta.

Instead of fighting in vain, it is better to calm down and practice, focusing on absorbing the power of the stars to enhance your own strength. In this way, you may be able to catch a glimmer of hope and one day be able to break free from the shackles of Danta.

"Xiao Ling, place your palm on the forehead of Three Thousand Flames. There is a dragon scale there that has not been covered by the purple-black flames. Then invade your soul power into it. If you are lucky, you may be able to subdue it." While Xiao Ling was secretly shocked, Xiang Jinsong's voice suddenly sounded from behind.

Hearing this, Xiao Ling couldn't help but roll his eyes slightly, secretly complaining in his heart, how could this Three Thousand Flames be tamed so easily? If he didn't have Zi Yan's dragon seal and had the opportunity to subdue the Three Thousand Flames, it would be a fantasy to subdue this Three Thousand Flames unless a Dou Sheng-level strongman took action personally.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied, Xiao Ling still followed the instructions and walked forward steadily until he stood in front of the huge dragon scale that was as tall as him. As he expected, there was no flame hovering on the dragon scale, and it seemed unusually peaceful.

Xiao Ling's eyes swept lightly across the dragon scales, and suddenly, he noticed that these dragon scales seemed to be covered with black lines as thin as spider silk.

These lines are intertwined and entangled, forming rune patterns that seem intricate and mysterious.

These runes were tightly attached to the dragon scales, like a huge and boundless black network, wrapping up the Three Thousand Flames layer by layer.

"Is this a seal?" Xiao Ling's eyes trembled slightly, and his gaze quickly moved to other dragon scales. Sure enough, each dragon scale was covered with similar black line runes.

He suddenly realized that these runes were probably the seals cast by Xuan Kongzi and the other two. "However, the method used to seal it doesn't seem to be particularly sophisticated."

Perhaps in the eyes of others, such means are already enough to be called unfathomable.

However, in Xiao Ling's opinion, this was not that great. After all, although he had not yet become a true talisman master, he was quite familiar with the skills of talisman masters.

If he were to set up a sealing formation himself, its sophistication would definitely be better than the one left by Xuan Kongzi and the others.

"Let me first try to communicate with the Three Thousand Flames. If this guy is willing to obey, that would be ideal and would save me a lot of trouble. But if it's stubborn, then I'll have to do it myself." Xiao Ling pondered silently in his mind. After shaking his head slightly, he did not hesitate any longer. He took a step forward and stretched out his hand to gently press on the dragon scale that was not wrapped in flames.

When Xiao Ling's palm gently touched the dragon scale, unexpectedly, he did not feel any expected heat, but instead a light coolness penetrated through his skin.

However, at this moment Xiao Ling had no time to care about this unexpected chill. He quickly closed his eyes and concentrated his mind. The soul power at his brows flowed carefully along his arm, passed the contact point, and slowly penetrated into the quiet dragon scales.

As soon as Xiao Ling's soul power touched the dragon scales, it caused a big wave. This movement immediately attracted everyone's attention. Xiang Jinsong, Cao Ying and others who were not far away cast their eyes over, their eyes full of concern and curiosity.

"Oh!"

As Xiao Ling's soul power penetrated into the dragon scales, a low and subtle sound suddenly rang out. Then, Xiao Ling felt as if his soul had passed through an invisible barrier and instantly appeared in a strange and empty space.

In this empty space, purple-black flames filled the air, and in the center of the blazing flames, a miniature dragon was curled up with its eyes closed, as if in a deep sleep.

Witnessing the peaceful posture of the little fire dragon, Xiao Ling knew in his heart that this was the true origin of the Three Thousand Flames.

Although Xiao Ling knew in his heart that it would take a lot of effort and trouble to get it, this did not suppress the excitement gradually rising in his expression. Although with his current strength, even if he swallowed the Three Thousand Flames, it might not bring about a qualitative leap, but any slight increase in cultivation was precious.

Moreover, the Three Thousand Flames were ranked in the top ten of the Strange Fire List, and their rarity and power were self-evident. Before this, Xiao Ling had never completely subdued any of the top ten Strange Fires on the Strange Fire List, so this opportunity was undoubtedly a new challenge and gain for him.

"call"

Exhaling and calming his slightly fluctuating emotions, Xiao Ling looked at the still sleeping mini dragon with a slightly meaningful look, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. Then, he started to "fool" directly,
"Three Thousand Flames of Flame, I'm entrusted by the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan to come here to lead you back to the clan." Xiao Ling's voice was clear and firm, revealing a hint of unquestionable majesty. While speaking, Xiao Ling turned his wrist slightly, and a token with an ancient style and purple-gold color appeared in his palm.

On the front of the token, a lifelike purple-gold dragon is staring proudly ahead with a majestic look, as if it may take off from this small token at any time.

A powerful dragon might slowly spread out from the token. That invisible and powerful dragon might actually suppressed the dragon might emanating from Three Thousand Flames' body.

At this point, Xiao Ling's voice could not help but reveal a hint of majesty from a high position. His voice sounded domineering and firm: "The Ancient Dragon Order is here, why don't you show yourself and come to see me?"

Just as Xiao Ling's voice fell, the Three Thousand Flames, which had kept its eyes closed, suddenly opened its eyes and looked straight in the direction of Xiao Ling.

In those eyes, there were seven parts of confusion, two parts of doubt, and one part of excitement that was difficult to conceal.

(End of this chapter)