The Ice Clan leader and Xiaohan charged forward, halting abruptly at the site, their faces etched with envy, yet they dared not enter.

The fiery power erupting from the Life Vortex possessed an intensely terrifying heat, one that the Ice Clan leader and Xiaohan could not possibly endure. Xiaohan's cultivation technique belonged to the ice and cold lineage, and the Ice Clan leader, by birth, feared fire; should the two of them step inside, not only would they gain nothing, but their strength would be greatly diminished.

When Tianyue, along with the people of the Three-Eyed Clan and the Wood Clan, discovered the towering flames there, they too did not rashly approach, but instead hurried to depart from the area.

Within the Life Vortex lay various marvels; some of these strange aspects could stimulate the potential within those who entered, brewing up peculiar strengths suited to the cultivator.

Fire Phoenix cultivated the power of flame, and perhaps that Life Vortex had altered its attributes based on the characteristics of her cultivation method, allowing her to adapt to everything within and even gain benefits from it. "Fire Phoenix is lucky with the timing!" Xiaohan cried out, then her eyes rolled rapidly, and before the Ice Clan leader could react, she bolted outward once more. The four individuals from the Three-Eyed Clan and Wood Clan also snapped out of their daze and rejoined the ranks of the fleeing.

In the distance, several powerful experts from the Flame Demon Clan who had been chasing others seemed to notice the movement surrounding Yun'er. Three Flame Demons, whose cultivation levels were unknown but whose Life Magnetic Fields were formidable, suddenly changed direction and charged toward the Life Vortex where Fire Phoenix was located.

Although the Ice Clan and Xiaohan could not adapt to the Life Vortex occupied by Fire Phoenix, the Flame Demon Clan clearly was suited for it.

Upon discovering the anomaly here, the three Flame Demons appeared extremely exhilarated. As they rushed toward the location, their bodies were already wreathed in towering flames, apparently preparing in advance to adapt to the flame power within the Life Vortex. "Ji Changkong, Fire Phoenix's Life Vortex is suitable for you too! Don't miss the opportunity!" Xiaohan managed to instruct before fleeing.

Without another word, Ji Changkong had already quietly arrived beside the Life Vortex where Fire Phoenix was. After only a slight hesitation, he mobilized the power of the "Blazing Thunder Sacred Fire" within his body and dove headfirst into the vortex.

Upon entering the Life Vortex, he felt as if he had stepped into a furnace. The dense power of flame danced within the vortex like spirits. Fire Phoenix, whose body emanated five-colored flames, was revolving with the spin of the vortex, drawing strands of flame power into her body.

After he entered, under the assault of rolling heat waves, his Soul Sea first felt as though it had transformed into a sea of fire, and his head ached fiercely. After enduring for a short while, he suddenly passed out. In his unconscious state, the "Blazing Thunder Sacred Fire" covered his entire being, and he too became a man of fire.

A stream of flame power from the Life Vortex, as if possessing its own life, seemed to communicate something with his soul while he was unconscious. Attracted by the "Blazing Thunder Sacred Fire," the flames clustered around his body.

These flames resembled sprites, lively and joyous, yet also like delicate, vibrant flowers. They entered his body one by one through his nostrils, ears, and open mouth.

Unbeknownst to him, his body turned completely red, feeling as if his interior had become a furnace. The "Blazing Thunder Sacred Fire" covering him seemed to transform into some sticky, strange something, wrapping around the individual flame spirits.

While he lay unconscious, the imprint of the "Profound Derivation Ancient Art" in his mind seemed to be triggered. The secrets of the "Profound Derivation Ancient Art" hidden deep within his memory acted like a soul command, beginning to drive his body to circulate the power within according to the patterns of the Art.

It was unclear whether the flames from the Life Vortex had an effect, but the previously blocked meridians began to clear little by little. In a hazy state, he seemed to grasp the flame profound truths spoken of in the "Profound Derivation Ancient Art."

The Primordial Void Secret Record, hidden deep within his soul, also emerged at this moment. The pages of the Secret Record turned automatically, and the obscure, difficult-to-understand incantations dissolved, scattering into points of starlight across his Soul Sea, mingling with the strange flame power pouring into it.

In a muddled state, he seemed to understand much. Too many bizarre powers suddenly surged into his Soul Sea, powers that continued to shift and writhe, making his soul increasingly strange.

Eventually, a peculiar vortex formed within his Soul Sea. The starlight originating from the Primordial Void Secret Record and his comprehension of the flame profound truths from the "Profound Derivation Ancient Art" merged with the power of the vortex that flooded his Soul Sea, together forming a single vortex within it. With every rotation of the vortex, the bond between the three elements tightened, and his soul began to be refined and purified, his understanding of flame power growing ever deeper.

He vaguely sensed his soul being cleansed, and even the "Blazing Thunder Sacred Fire" on his body seemed to undergo subtle changes. All of this happened abruptly and ineffably, yet it was truly occurring. Suddenly, within this marvelous state, he sensed the presence of an adversarial flame power—it was the aura of a Flame Demon, he was certain!

His eyes remained closed, yet within this wondrous state, he gradually awoke. Sensing the malice, the "Blazing Thunder Sacred Fire" clinging to his body shifted with the movement of his will, instantly leaving his form. Before long, the oppressive aura emanating from the Flame Demons that had troubled him vanished without a trace.

He settled his heart and once again entered that marvelous state, where he suddenly perceived another strange vital energy seemingly present nearby. That Life Magnetic Field also blazed with intense flames, a power that seemed to share the same origins as a certain force residing in his mind.

Driven by an indescribable will, his body moved closer to the other Life Magnetic Field, and he embraced the owner of that magnetic field tightly.

An even more marvelous sensation flooded his heart. He suddenly experienced a soul-shattering, exquisite touch, and a desire deep within his core was aroused.

"Lady Bina, what is happening?" An Ice Clan member approached the Ice Clan leader, staring blankly at the towering, fiery Life Vortex ahead with a strange expression. "Those three Flame Demons that entered... it seems... it seems they no longer have a life aura."

The Ice Clan leader named Bina nodded slightly, her face cold. "That human called Ji Changkong attacked the three Flame Demons inside the Life Vortex. Under his attack, the three Flame Demons have been killed."

"How is that possible?" The Ice Clan member’s expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "Those three Flame Demons possessed cultivation comparable to Heavenly Masters of the Nirvana Realm in the human world, yet that human is only in the Micro Realm. How could he?"

"Here, realm is not an accurate measure of strength!" Bina snorted dismissively. "If that fellow wasn't so formidable, do you think I would have been so generous just now, willing to let him leave?" "I thought perhaps you had taken a liking to that boy," the Ice Clan member replied, rubbing his head a little sheepishly. "Do you wish to die?" Bina’s eyes flashed with cold light, and she said sternly, "If that fellow weren't so troublesome, I would have killed him long ago!" "But I truly cannot see what is so formidable about that boy." "Silence! If you could see everything, you would be the leader here!" the Ice Clan leader said impatiently, clearly harboring contempt for this clueless fellow in her heart. "Understood." The man dared not speak again.

Soon after, the Ice Clan members who had been pursuing Xiaohan and her group returned one after another. These Ice Clan members were splattered with blood, suggesting they had just emerged from a battle.

They carried several captives in their hands; Xiaohan and the composed master from the Three-Eyed Clan were among the captured, but Tianyue and the Wood Clan pair were nowhere in sight.

"My Lord, the cultivation technique this little girl practices seems... seems somewhat similar to ours." The stout Ice Clan warrior, carrying Xiaohan, approached Bina and rumbled, "She is very strong, but our bodies possess an innate immunity to Ice Profound Arts, which is why we managed to capture her."

"Oh?" Bina looked surprised and scrutinized Xiaohan for a few moments. She reached out and touched Xiaohan's lower back a few times, drawing out a wisp of chilling energy. Bina frowned, thought for a moment, and then suddenly said coldly, "So you are from the Shang Clan. Hmph, I knew it!" "The Shang Clan that stole our Ice Clan's cultivation profound secrets?" the large warrior roared. "Damn despicable villains, we should wipe out the Shang Clan!"

"Humans are different from our Ice Clan bodies. When they cultivate our techniques, although they cannot reach the peak or possess our innate divine abilities, they do not have a strong dependency on the environment, allowing them to shamelessly cultivate anywhere, whereas our strength is greatly affected when we leave the extreme cold regions." Bina snorted coldly. "Bing'ao, the Ice Clan will destroy that insidious and despicable Shang Clan, but not now. Before we find a way, no one is allowed to leave our homeland lightly, do you understand?" "Understood." Bing'ao nodded, then lifted Xiaohan, asking, "What about her?" "Kill her!" Bina waved her hand dismissively. "All Shang Clan members deserve death! From now on, if you see anyone from the Shang Clan, just kill them immediately, no need to request further!" Bing'ao nodded and immediately prepared to act.

Just then, the massive ball of fire containing Ji Changkong and Fire Phoenix suddenly burst with bright light, and two naked men and women were flung out. The beautiful woman with exquisite curves was gnashing her teeth, pursuing the man, shouting, "Damn bastard, I'll kill you! I'll tear you to a million pieces!" "I really didn't mean to," the man, clutching his lower body, said with extreme awkwardness, scrambling to hide.