Chapter 734: Chapter 734 Fire Province
 

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The World-breaking Talisman was the size of a palm, shuttling through the void with extreme speed. In that brief moment, Shi Hao had no idea how far he had traveled.

Eventually, the talisman wore out, bursting into flames that ignited the void, constructing a portal that ushered him out.

Shi Hao marveled at this Rare Secret Treasure; it was indeed extraordinary. So precise was its magic that in the last moment as its divine energy was exhausted, it pierced through the external world, forming the safest passageway.

Bang!

Shi Hao fell to the ground, dirt and stones flying up. The massive impact created a deep crater, and he stood up, surveying his surroundings.

The tall desolate grass towered above the waist, a desolation as far as the eye could see.

It was a vast grassland stretching out endlessly. Shi Hao did not know his whereabouts or how far he was from Heavenly Province.

The wind blew, causing all the tall grass to sway, rustling with the scent of earth and the aroma of grass blades.

Levitating, Shi Hao bled from his wounds, and he frowned. Within the Black Prison, he had been pierced through by a Magic Sword wielded by a True God, suffering heavy injuries. Although he had taken the precious medicine from the Peacock Clan, he was still not fully healed.

“Celestials Clan!” he muttered, his gaze icy cold.

This time, to encounter such a disaster after escorting Yun Xi tens of thousands of miles, to show kindness to the Celestials Clan, only to end up imprisoned and humiliated.

He reflected that for the sake of a so-called heritage, what those great clans did was not only unconscionable, but often even more hypocritical and cruel.

He resolved that from this day on, he would never allow himself to be trapped in such a predicament again.

Strength is the essence, he sighed lightly.

“When I become an Emperor, I will make my return visit; even the Imperial Clan and Imperial Family will fall.” Shi Hao spoke to himself. When he left the Celestials Clan, he did not swear an oath or say anything, only giving them a deep, meaningful glance.

Because speaking too much means nothing without real action.

“Demon Kui Garden, Netherworld, Heavenly Kingdom… I will visit each one, to play the song of blood and fire.”

This wasn’t a vow, just what he had to do in the future. Shi Hao looked into the horizon and whispered, remembering how upon his departure, several Sect Hierarchs sought to capture and kill him, their cold and merciless figures still looming in front of his eyes.

There were mountains beyond the horizon, suggesting it wasn’t merely a vast grassland.

Shi Hao stood mid-air, gazing into the distance. He coughed up some blood; he’d been gravely injured by the Celestials Clan, with more than a dozen bloody holes in his body.

This tribulation had deeply humiliated him.

“I must rise, enhance my strength, even if I’m alone, one day I will become like the Imperial Clan!” he landed and started walking across the vast grassland.

The grass grew lush, and the land was vast.

Using the Ground Shrinking Technique, he moved rapidly forward, wishing to find some inhabited place to figure out where he was and what place it was.

Along the way, Shi Hao coughed up blood again and frowned. He felt the need to rest and heal. This was the first time he’d been so grievously injured outside of battle.

Suddenly, he stopped, hearing a thunderous noise, especially heavy.

Then, the earth roared and shook violently, combined with a torrential howling sound.

Quickly, he noticed a black torrent rushing towards him with enormous speed, shaking the vast grassland.

“No, it’s Iron Cavalry!” Shi Hao was startled. It was a troop of knights in black armor, streaking across the grassland at an incredible speed, resembling a black flood sweeping the land in the distance.

From afar, the boundless killing intent was already overwhelming, like the onset of a cold winter.

Shi Hao’s eyes emitted arcs of lightning as he took a closer look, revealing a surprised expression. These mounts were all the same species of Ferocious Beasts—giant wolves.

Each wolf was as dark as ink, huge as elephants, and covered in cold, shimmering black scales. As they ran, they were faster than the wind.

Such massive creatures, numbering in the thousands, gave the impression of a black torrent when grouped together.

All the knights were wielding Heavenly Halberds and War Spears, pointing forward with ferocity in their eyes.

At the same time, behind him, the sound of clattering hooves on the land crushed the tall wild grass.

He turned back to see a tide of blood red, laden with even heavier murderous aura—a troupe of Iron Cavalry with different mounts, a pack of Fierce Lions, all blood-colored.

The lions had flaming reddish manes, two to three meters long, billowing in the wind like red flames burning fiercely.

This was a group of Ferocious Beasts, extremely savage. Each one was as large as a small mountain. Thousands running together made the vast grassland shake violently, accompanied by their furious roars.

Atop the Fierce Lions rode warriors clad in blood-red armor, brandishing terrifying blood-colored weapons as they burst with fighting spirit and rushed forward.

At this moment, the tranquility was shattered. The blood-colored lions and the black giant wolves charged at each other, igniting a major battle.

Shi Hao was astonished to witness such a large battle upon arriving at the grassland, which was unexpected. Fortunately, he was sure it wasn’t directed at him.

He became a shadow crossing the grassland, avoiding both sides’ cavalry, and quietly watched from a distance.

“Kill!”

“Roar…”

The shouts of slaughter reverberated, accompanied by the roars of lions and howls of wolves, shaking the entire grassland. Blood gushed forth as the two sides made contact.

The battle was fierce; the giant lions’ paws swung with the force to split mountains, tearing open the earth, while the black wolves, armored in scales, were equally ferocious.

“Splat!”

A blood-colored Fierce Lion tore open a giant wolf, sending blood spurting ten meters into the air.

“Howl…” With a wolf’s howl, a Black Giant Wolf spewed a beam of light from its mouth, piercing a lion’s protective Divine Light and cleaving it in two.

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“Black Wolf Bandits, it’s time for you to meet your end!” roared the thousands of Cultivators from atop the Blood Lions as they swung their weapons. Characters surged forth, slicing through the air towards their enemies.

“Blood Lion Marauders, it’s you who should die!” the Black Wolf Knights roared back, raising their Long Spears among other weapons, firing out thousands of black lights, stabbing at their opponents.

Pfft!

This battle was extremely brutal, with warriors frequently falling off their giant beasts, getting their heads chopped off, chests pierced through, and their blood staining the vast grassland.

Many more took to the skies, combat raging above, as they summoned Treasured Artifacts and unleashed Divine Skills, engaging in fierce close-quarters combat.

The Blood Lions and the Black Giant Wolves, too, soared into the high skies, carrying their masters into battle. It was a raw scene filled with blood and savagery, as both sides engaged in fierce combat.

Shi Hao was astonished. These were clearly bandits, none of the good sort, and yet among them, there were masters of the Divine Fire Realm and even a pair of True Gods locked in fierce battle.

“How powerful! What place is this?” he wondered, somewhat baffled. Both groups, comprised of bandits and outlaws, were so ferocious and strong that it was hard to identify the land.

In not much time, both sides scattered six to seven hundred corpses across the grassland, including those of giant beasts and Cultivators alike, their blood turning the prairie red.

“Chaotic Flame is but an ancient legend; you’ve taken rumors for truth. By attacking our Blood Lion Group, you will invite reprisal,” a voice boomed.

“Hmph, this land has always been rumored to harbor Chaotic Flame. It was the experts of my Black Wolf Clan who accidentally discovered clues to it only to be ambushed and killed by your clan. We naturally demand justice,” another countered.

The two factions clashed fiercely, with various Treasured Artifacts crisscrossing the sky, and figures, giant lions, black wolves, and more, all capable of flight, spewing forth precious symbols.

Crack!

Weapons broke, blood spurted, and from time to time, massive corpses came crashing down onto the plain.

Shi Hao’s heart palpitated; he heard it clearly from afar—Chaotic Flame!

This was a legendary flame; could it really exist in this world?

Any being wishing to ascend to the Divine Fire Realm needs to ignite the divine flames—this much is made clear by the realm’s name itself.

Some rely on Divine Fire Pills, others on their strength, and yet others seek out the most mysterious flames in the world to baptize and temper their bodies and souls for a more domineering and effective transformation.

Flames like the Turbid Divine Fire and Five-colored Heavenly Fire are ranked high among such wondrous objects.

Flames such as Netherworld Fire and Paradise Flame, however, are historically renowned—if secured, they allow for the most perfect evolution, building a strong foundation for ascension and granting battle power that is incomparable to peers. Unfortunately, very few have ever found them throughout history.

As for Chaotic Flame, it has remained a legend to this day. Of course, there are those who believe that people from ancient times had acquired it but ended up burned to death, unable to utilize it as a foundation for their divine path.

The strength of Cultivators ignited by different flames varies greatly; hence, anyone aspiring to the Divine Fire Realm must be extremely cautious and not rashly break through.

Because this not only pertains to an individual’s future achievements but also denotes substantial differences in ability between beings at the Divine Fire Realm—differences that can be as vast as the heavens and the earth.

What is this place, harboring clues to the Chaotic Flame? Shi Hao was profoundly shocked while his heart raced—he was currently at the Venerable Realm, and it was about time he considered igniting divine flames.

Chaotic Flame held immense allure despite its legendary status, which might not be true. Moreover, even if some individuals seemed to have found the Chaotic Flame in the past, they all perished in its fire, with none successfully using it as a foundation for their divine dao. Nonetheless, the mere mention ensnarled the hearts and minds of all beings.

As the distant battle came to a close, the two True Gods were both grievously wounded, and the bandit groups retreated on their own accord, leaving a vast expanse of corpses.

The massive Blood Lions and Black Giant Wolves lay across the ground like hills, blood everywhere. In addition, there were experts from both sides, with over two thousand Iron Cavalrymen meeting their end here.

Shi Hao made his way over and, after careful sensing, indeed found a few severely injured knights who had not yet taken their last breath. He exercised a Secret Technique to extend the life of one such knight, seeking the information he desired.

However, these outlaws were ferocious and utterly uncooperative—some even attempted to lurch up and hurt him.

Shi Hao had no choice but to use his Divine Skills to disrupt their psyches, turning them into puppets that answered his every question.

“What place is this?” he asked.

“Fire Province,” the knight replied.

Though called Fire Province, Shi Hao saw no flames, just an endless grassland, which surprised him. However, he soon understood why this province was named after fire.

“How far is it from Heavenly Province?” he further inquired.

“I don’t know, I’ve never heard of Heavenly Province,” the knight answered.

From this response, Shi Hao deduced that they must have traversed tens or even hundreds of states already, for a Venerable One not to know of it otherwise.

“Which provinces border this place?” he continued his line of questioning.

“It’s adjacent to Celestial Immortal State and Kun Province,” the knight responded.

Shi Hao showed a hint of surprise. Celestial Immortal State was known for the famous Celestial Immortal Academy; Feng Wu, who once battled him on Copper Sparrow Altar, seemed to be from there.

Following that, he asked what concerned him most: “Did you find any clues to the Chaotic Flame?”

After a round of questions, he grasped some of the details!

Finally, Shi Hao asked many other questions and gained a certain understanding of the local area. Fire Province was chaotic, rife with bandits and marauders, and the power structure was intricately complex.

In this land, a myriad of rare Divine Materials could be found, with grasslands full of Divine Mines, home to various powers, all stationed to acquire top-level heavenly and earth treasures.

Even rumors spoke of Immortal Gold here, buried within a legendary ancient mine.

This was a paradise for adventurers, a den for bandits, and a proving ground for young geniuses from top academies and factions. The place was truly lively and bustling.

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