With only two of the three Origin Flames remaining, the "Sacred Sun Celestial Flame" vanished amid the conflict between the "Star Devouring Flame" and the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame," ultimately becoming an attribute woven into the latter. This infusion fortified the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame," granting it the very capacity to challenge the "Star Devouring Flame" in single combat.

Ji Changkong opened his heart fully, pouring every ounce of his spiritual power into the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame," bolstering its strength. This infusion provided the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame" with reserves that seemed inexhaustible during their clash, and with this aid, it gradually gained the upper hand, forcing the "Star Devouring Flame" into retreat.

If the situation continued along this trajectory, it was almost certain that the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame" would successfully consume the "Star Devouring Flame."

Ji Changkong dared not relax his vigilance, remaining meticulously cautious. Not only did he saturate the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame" with his spiritual energy, but he also projected his divine sense into both Origin Flames, constantly monitoring the contest between them, fearful that some unexpected variable might arise.

On the periphery, it was unclear when, but the Boney Skeleton had returned, standing guard beside him. Its pair of chilling, vacant eyes swept coldly over the surroundings, poised to strike at any approaching threat instantly.

The Demonic Body had already ravaged that expert of the Wood Clan at the Divine Connection Realm into a semblance of ruin. Under the dual assault upon his soul and flesh, the Wood Clan expert was already hanging by a thread, close to relinquishing the last vestiges of his life force.

Numerous onlookers milled about, yet not a single one dared to step forward now. The Human Clan expert at the Divine Connection Realm who had previously issued provocations had vanished without a trace, silently slipping away.

Granny Yu was also among the spectators. Unlike the others, Granny Yu showed no inclination whatsoever toward confrontation. She gazed calmly at Ji Changkong's Demonic Body, which was mercilessly exacting its toll on the Wood Clan master, her expression thoughtful.

By this point, everyone understood the terrifying power wielded by Ji Changkong's Demonic Form. The Wood Clan expert continued to moan in agony, and beside Ji Changkong’s form floated several corpses. This display of raw power was utterly palpable; no one dared risk provoking him.

Yu Loufan watched for a moment, then gave a slight nod toward Ji Changkong’s Demonic Body before turning and departing.

Granny Yu's departure seemed to signal a conclusion. As soon as she left, the surrounding onlookers hesitated for a beat before slowly dispersing as well. It was clear these people felt they could no longer gain any advantage and had no choice but to withdraw.

Before long, this area was largely empty. The pervasive demonic miasma churned, enveloping the sky like a heavy curtain of night.

Due to the absorption of the "Sacred Sun Celestial Flame," the myriad flames swirling around the Raging Flame Star had also quietly vanished. Experts on the Raging Flame Star distinctly felt the ambient temperature drop significantly, and many experienced a sense of physical relief.

After lingering for a time within the vast sea of demonic clouds, the Demonic Body, having confirmed that no one would disturb him for the immediate future, manipulated the Celestial Origin Pearl with his mind.

The individual vortices suspended in the sky suddenly winked out of existence. Each time a vortex disappeared, the Celestial Origin Pearl flashed once. Soon, the Raging Flame Star regained the light of day, and the thick demonic clouds were completely drawn into concealment within the Celestial Origin Pearl.

A meteor-like streak of flame suddenly appeared from beyond the boundary of the Raging Flame Star. In moments, this flame descended, wreathed on its exterior by clusters of multicolored flames—strangely, these were the very same cloud clusters that had previously encircled the star.

This single flame appeared to be heading directly for Ji Changkong. In the span of just a few breaths, it materialized before the Demonic Body.

The clusters of flame slowly parted, revealing a vibrant figure emerging from the core. Her bright, clear eyes swept over Ji Changkong with a single glance, followed by a snort: "I knew it was you!" "Fire Phoenix, long time no see," the Demonic Body smiled, his demeanor toward her lacking its usual arrogance; instead, he chuckled, "Haven't you missed me?"

The Demonic Body’s soul shared essence with Ji Changkong, yet it harbored many of the negative emotions Ji Changkong suppressed. The words and actions that the primary self could never utter or perform, the Demonic Body executed with practiced ease.

A century had passed, yet the Fire Phoenix remained stunningly beautiful. Unbeknownst to others, she had broken through to the Apex of the Willful Realization Realm. Perched on her shoulder, the small, fiery-red bird had also changed considerably, its entire form seeming like burning flame, radiating an intense sense of vitality.

The little bird chirped excitedly. Part of this excitement stemmed from seeing Ji Changkong again, but the other part was due to the two flames currently locked in battle.

The Fire Phoenix’s delicate face flushed deeply, and she let out a strange sound before humming, "You are the Second Divine Soul, aren't you?"

Ji Changkong’s original body was right behind the Demonic Body, still exerting himself to assist the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame." Upon arrival, Fire Phoenix had only needed a quick scan. Seeing that the two identical Ji Changkongs shared identical auras and soul imprints, she immediately deduced that one must be the secondary spirit.

Having spent time with Ji Changkong before, Fire Phoenix understood his character. The Demonic Body’s suggestive teasing instantly confirmed for her that this Ji Changkong was indeed the secondary soul.

"It makes little difference; we are one essence, our souls the same," the Demonic Body chuckled before asking, "What brings you here?" "Such a massive upheaval on the Raging Flame Star, with flames blanketing the sky—for one like me who cultivates fire element power, this is currently the most suitable place for practice. What do you think I came here for?" "Also seeking fortune, it seems. Ha, pity you arrived a step too late; I claimed the prize this time." "I knew my trip was futile once I detected your presence. Had I known you were here, I wouldn't have bothered coming all the way from Fire Prison Star. What a waste of my time." "But you still benefited, didn't you?" "Yes." Their conversation abruptly stalled at this point.

After a moment, the Fire Phoenix asked casually, "How have you been all this time? I heard you were taken by the Ghost Mother of Heaven's Reach? By the way, did you find that Ice Slave?" "Of course. She is on her way shortly; I already notified her with my divine sense. Do you wish to meet her?"

The Fire Phoenix’s expression instantly turned cold. She huffed, "No time!" As the words left her lips, the Fire Phoenix turned sharply and stomped away. Her graceful silhouette moved enchantingly amidst the surrounding flames. "Ji Changkong, you wait and see! One day, I will make you regret this!" "Don't be like that, Fire Phoenix. Let's reconnect, shall we? After all these years, don't you miss me?" the Demonic Body roared with laughter.

The Fire Phoenix's elegant body abruptly froze in the void. With her back to Ji Changkong, she gritted her teeth, "Damn scoundrel! I will show you my power sooner or later!" The Fire Phoenix suddenly realized that Ji Changkong seemed to have seen through all her pretense, which only fueled her resentment further—resentment that he knew the truth but feigned ignorance. The Fire Phoenix flew away again, fleeing the scene, and vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.

A strikingly beautiful figure radiating cold air suddenly flew from a distant peak, moving with extreme speed. In a flash, she arrived at the scene and asked with confusion, "Who was that woman just now?" "An old acquaintance. Are you feeling better?" the Demonic Body asked softly.

Shang Bingjie smiled faintly, her face still somewhat pale. "Much better. That trace of cold energy you injected into me has healed my injuries; I feel quite well now." "Good. Then I'm relieved. We will depart shortly," the Demonic Body replied, nodding with a smile, his eyes filled with an unusual, potent energy.

Not far away, streams of demonic serpents had bound the expert of the Bone Clan at the Divine Connection Realm. This most powerful expert of the Bone Clan on the Raging Flame Star now possessed not a shred of strength left.

He had exhausted all his power in his contest of strength against Ji Changkong, leading to his current state.

The Demonic Body waved his hand, sending the Celestial Origin Pearl flying. It first enveloped the half-dead Wood Clan expert. Within seconds, the Wood Clan Divine Connection expert’s soul was forcibly extracted and darted into the Celestial Origin Pearl. Stripped of his soul, the Wood Clan expert instantly collapsed into a heap of rotting flesh.

The Celestial Origin Pearl did not linger. It moved to the Bone Clan expert, employing the same method to siphon out his soul as well.

After losing his soul, this Bone Clan expert, just like the Wood Clan master, plummeted back toward the Raging Flame Star.

As the souls of these two vanished together inside the Celestial Origin Pearl, he immediately sensed that those lurking in the shadows had truly begun to retreat from the area. Soon after, streaks of meteoric light descended from the sky, soaring away from the Raging Flame Star. These individuals were finally and truly disheartened.

The forced extraction of the souls of two experts at the Divine Connection Realm by the Celestial Origin Pearl had an overwhelming deterrent effect. Faced with the threat of death, these hidden parties finally gave up.

It was at this very moment that the "Star Devouring Flame" finally gave way, becoming utterly suppressed by the surging "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame."

The "Star Devouring Flame" gradually lost its will to resist. Its starry form began to shrink inch by inch, parts of its body dissolving into clusters of firelight that merged into the form of the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame." The aura of the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame" grew stronger, and the speed at which it absorbed the "Star Devouring Flame" increased relentlessly. At this juncture, Ji Changkong knew that his journey to the Raging Flame Star had concluded perfectly.

Half an hour later, Ji Changkong's primary body slowly awoke. With a casual grab, he retrieved the Celestial Origin Pearl into his palm. The Demonic Body transformed into a ray of light and flew back into the Pearl, while the Boney Skeleton also vanished into the Soul Bell.

With another sweep of his hand, he caused the "Blazing Thunder Cold Flame," which was still absorbing the "Star Devouring Flame," to shrink infinitely, pulling it entirely into the Celestial Origin Pearl. Then, taking Shang Bingjie with him, he shot upward, surging into the vastness of the starry river.