Huo Feng had originally hoped that Yuan Bo would yield, allowing her to severely injure Yang Yitian while killing him, but unfortunately, Yuan Bo was uncooperative. Out of necessity, she then turned her attention to Ji Changkong.

Within that Vortex of Life, the two of them had once been trapped together by a Vortex of Flame. In that fiery vortex, their souls and flesh were tempered together. It was also during that time that Ji Changkong leaped from the peak of the Subtle Entry Realm directly into the Nirvana Furnace Realm. The flames within the vortex left deep imprints on both of their bodies.

When Ji Changkong sensed Huo Feng’s location, Huo Feng, relying on that subtle connection, also detected his presence. However, Huo Feng was filled with burning resentment and was too eager to slay Yang Yitian to pay him any mind.

It wasn't until she realized it would be difficult to kill Yang Yitian without Ji Changkong’s strength that she let out a shout toward him, making it clear to Ji Changkong that his attempts to conceal himself were utterly ineffective.

Huo Feng’s sharp cry startled both Yang Yitian and Yuan Bo above the mist. Neither of them had detected anyone approaching until that moment. Lei Ming looked confused, lowering his head to search for Huo Feng’s figure in the mist, calling out jealously, "Little Feng’er, who is that fellow?"

"This little slut is playing around; she must have found someone else long ago. Lei Ming, why don't you join me, and we'll flush out the adulterer!" Yang Yitian sneered.

"Your daughter is the slut!" Lei Ming snorted dismissively. "I’ve heard plenty of rumors over the years, and the juiciest ones are about your daughter’s romantic escapades. Do you think everyone is like your daughter?" "Lei Ming! You truly are a mad dog!" Yang Yitian flew into a rage. "If you keep provoking me, I’ll teach you a lesson even if it costs me my life!" "Come on, then! If you don't strike, you're my son!" "I'll fight you to the death!" "Don't forget the main business!" Yuan Bo reminded them.

Almost driven mad by Lei Ming, Yang Yitian immediately calmed down, glaring fiercely at Lei Ming with a gloomy face before cautiously becoming guarded once more, watching his surroundings secretly.

"Ji Changkong, do you think that just because you keep quiet, I don't know you're here?" Huo Feng’s voice rose again, and this time she shifted her position. "Help me restrain Yuan Bo so I can kill Yang Yitian, and I will forget everything that happened in the Vortex of Life and never hold you accountable again."

Hearing Huo Feng bring up the intimate scenes within the Vortex of Life, his heart couldn't help but stir. The strange events that had transpired between him and Huo Feng quickly flashed through his mind. Ji Changkong suddenly sighed, "Fine, I’ll go mad with you just this once. Although you’ve always harbored ill intentions toward me, I’ve certainly benefited from you."

Without Huo Feng, he wouldn't have gained so much within the Nine-Story Pagoda; without Huo Feng, he likely would have perished in that Vortex of Life and never experienced the subsequent miraculous fortunes. Huo Feng did not reply.

Yet, everyone knew Huo Feng would strike again, and that the next time she did, someone would be helping her deal with Yuan Bo. Secretly, some people began to watch that area closely, seemingly curious to see how the person Huo Feng implored would assist her. "Be careful. That fellow below is definitely not easy to deal with. Anyone Miss Feng trusts so implicitly must be extraordinary." The nonchalance on Yuan Bo’s face vanished, replaced by a heavy seriousness.

"You should be the one paying attention!" Yang Yitian took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Only if you hold him off will I be safe. I don't know how that little slut broke through to the As You Wish Realm and comprehended the family's divine abilities so profoundly. Hmph, just don't show him any mercy!" Yuan Bo fell silent.

Huo Feng didn't make them wait long. Streams of multicolored flames suddenly erupted, intertwining above the mist to form a blood-soaked Phoenix. The phoenix was ten zhang long, its entire body forged from flames like red-hot iron, a color so intense it made one’s spirit tremble.

As soon as the phoenix appeared, it spread its wings and flew toward Yang Yitian. A cry echoed, and a towering sea of fire formed above the mist, engulfing both Yang Yitian and Yuan Bo within it.

Yang Yitian’s expression changed, showing a hint of panic, likely stunned by the profound mysteries Huo Feng displayed.

Yuan Bo, however, remained composed. He frowned, opened his mouth, and spat out a ball of clouds. As the clouds spread out, they managed to block the sea of fire entirely.

Huo Feng suddenly soared out from the mist, her light figure swaying in the sky like a Rainbow Fairy. She hurled torrents of dense flames that transformed into small, crimson birds, flapping their wings toward Yang Yitian. Among the multitude of small birds, one possessed particularly bright and lively eyes; as it flew towards Yang Yitian, it even spared a glance for Ji Changkong.

Huo Feng appeared to trust Ji Changkong implicitly, never hurrying him even once, charging forward with utter conviction.

"Miss Feng, please forgive me!" Yuan Bo sighed sadly, his face full of helplessness. He produced an azure jade Ruyi scepter. As he raised the scepter, waves of tender green light rippled out like flowing water, forming layers of strange defenses that enveloped him and Yang Yitian.

Huo Feng’s expression remained unchanged, her eyes locked firmly on Yang Yitian, never even glancing at Yuan Bo, as if certain that Ji Changkong would shatter Yuan Bo’s defenses. Cold, (eerie and secluded) flames wreathed in lightning suddenly flew up from the mist below. They carried an icy chill reminiscent of the Netherworld Hell, with thin lightning bolts coiling around each flame, making them look exceptionally strange. As the flames emerged, they chirped animatedly, seeming extremely joyful, and rushed headlong into the defensive barriers Yuan Bo had released.

The barrier created by Yuan Bo suddenly froze under the assault of those flames, accompanied by the sound of "cracking" ice forming. In the span of a single breath, all of Yuan Bo’s defensive barriers were frozen solid, and even frost gathered on Yuan Bo’s own eyebrows. Yang Yitian fared even worse; his body shook uncontrollably, and his face instantly turned pale.

The Phoenix let out a low cry and charged at Yang Yitian. Following behind the phoenix, the crimson little birds also descended upon Yang Yitian, completely devouring the flame barrier he had released, which only intensified the fiery power on the small birds. Huo Feng followed closely behind, unleashing a torrential blaze that instantly submerged Yang Yitian. Yuan Bo’s body trembled, and he was about to urge the jade Ruyi scepter in his hand to try and save Yang Yitian.

"Don't move." A cold voice echoed from the mist below. The next moment, Ji Changkong manifested, instantly appearing beside Yuan Bo. A fierce fire, laced with the power of lightning, flame, and ice, burned fiercely in his palm, emitting an incredibly terrifying aura. "Source Fire!" "Source Fire!"

Yuan Bo and Lei Ming both cried out in shock, their faces filled with horror. Strange gasps also emanated from the mist, and the experts hidden within the fog all displayed extreme excitement and shock upon discovering the "Source Fire," unsure why they reacted this way.

A projection of a massive, five-colored python suddenly shot out. The projection writhed in the void, then suddenly shrieked with malice, "Ji Changkong, I remember your name now. You destroyed my demonic body; prepare to die!"

The five-colored python projection twisted once more and suddenly shot out a burst of colored light. After the light faded, the projection of the massive python vanished. "Son of the Dragon Python King, Mang Ao!" "His physical body was actually destroyed!" "The Dragon Python King is a hegemon among the demon race, accustomed to tyranny. All the demons on Fire Prison Star heed his command. That kid is unlucky." "Mang Ao loves to devour the physical bodies of our young human experts. This time he picked a tough opponent and even had his demonic body destroyed. That's truly awful luck."

"Serves him right! Relying on the Dragon Python King’s power, Mang Ao often caused trouble in our human cities. The Five Great Powers turned a blind eye to avoid offending his father, which only made this fellow more arrogant. He deserves this setback now!" "It’s a pity for that kid." The hidden experts in the mist discussed animatedly, though it seemed many sided with Ji Changkong, viewing Mang Ao as the enemy.

The voices below naturally reached Ji Changkong’s ears. Hearing the Dragon Python King’s name, he couldn't help but give a wry smile, lamenting internally that he had now offended the Demon Race as well. He wondered how long he could remain on Fire Prison Star.

The Wood Clan, Feather Clan, Demon Race, plus the Yang Family—he had offended so many powers on Fire Prison Star. It seemed he would need to be even more cautious in the future, or he might never leave Fire Prison Star alive.

"Do you know the consequences of offending my Yang Family?" While his mind was wandering, Yuan Bo on the opposite side suddenly spoke. "You possess Source Fire and are destined to become a master in time. It’s a pity for your fate that you chose to oppose our Yang Family, and now you’ve even offended the Demon Race! It seems you are destined never to advance further."

Yuan Bo’s expression was calm, but he dared not make any rash moves. From the Source Fire in Ji Changkong’s palm, he sensed a power capable of shattering his bones to dust. Though he needed to protect Yang Yitian, he didn't wish to sacrifice his life, so he remained still, using only words to probe. How many kinds of situations had Ji Changkong not witnessed over the years?

Yuan Bo’s threat might work on others, but for someone like him, who stood alone, it had absolutely no effect. He had already made his plans: if he truly couldn't stay on Fire Prison Star, he would use the Vast Star Sea Chart to escape again, never giving those people the chance to kill him. With a divine artifact like the Vast Star Sea Chart, he truly wasn't afraid of the major powers on Fire Prison Star. "No need for your concern. Whether I can reach the next realm is not for you to decide," Ji Changkong said casually, a slight smile playing on his lips. Yuan Bo stared deeply at him for a moment, seemingly realizing he wasn't easily swayed, and nodded slightly. "Miss Feng might finally get what she wishes for." As expected, as soon as he finished speaking, Yang Yitian let out an ear-splitting scream.

Both Yang Yitian and Huo Feng were engulfed by the towering flames; outsiders could not see what was happening inside, but from the sound of Yang Yitian's piercing screams alone, it was easy to guess that he was finished.

The shrill cries continued for a while before abruptly stopping, and Yang Yitian's life essence slowly dissipated into the heavens and earth.