My Silly, Sweet Wife

"Moreover, this soul flame seems to be the most basic existence, capable of continuous evolution, but the ancient texts do not mention it further."

"The azure flame before us somewhat resembles the one in the legends!" observed the Barbarian King, scrutinizing the Jiuyou flame in Ye Guichen’s hand.

Ye Guichen, hearing the Barbarian King’s words, was astonished. His Jiuyou flame was indeed a soul flame, yet just the lowest rank. To think that even this level of Jiuyou flame could overpower a master like the Holy Infant, what terrifying strength would it evolve to? Ye Guichen could scarcely imagine.

Ever since practicing the Xuanming Prison Suppressing Technique, Ye Guichen had been puzzled about the origins of the Jiuyou Tower, filled with curiosity.

In his imagination, Ye Guichen directly summoned the Jiuyou Tower, questioning the Barbarian King, "Have you ever seen this little tower?"

The Barbarian King, examining the jet-black tower, tried hard to jog any memory related to it, but to no avail.

Seeing the Barbarian King’s expression, Ye Guichen asked no further, retracting the Jiuyou Tower with a flick of his hand.

"Mr. Ye, my apologies!" The Barbarian King offered with a bow and an apologetic tone.

Ye Guichen waved it off, indicating for the Barbarian King not to dwell on it, and then addressed everyone.

"You have all seen my soul force. So, don’t obstruct me. Besides, with my physical strength and soul power, few can threaten me below the Divinity Transformation Realm."

Though hearing this, Yu Wen Dou and the Barbarian King still looked uneasy, unwilling to let Ye Guichen take risks.

"Lead the way!" As soon as the words fell, Ye Guichen seized Ding Zhang in front and forcefully hurled him ahead, making him a blur racing to the front of the team.

Witnessing Ye Guichen’s resolution, Yu Wen Dou and the Barbarian King sighed deeply and followed the procession forward.

As they progressed, the air grew increasingly oppressive, an aura chilling enough to seep into the skin.

After advancing about ten kilometers, a sudden cry from afar halted the group’s advance.

Ye Guichen furrowed his brow, jumping from the vine chair, landing swiftly in front of Ding Zhang.

"Sir, we’re about five kilometers away," Ding Zhang stammered in response.

Feeling the chilling energy circulating within hindering True Qi flow, Ye Guichen turned to the Barbarian King and Yu Wen Dou, "Any further and the aura will worsen. Wait here; I’ll return shortly."

"Mr. Ye, let me and the Barbarian King accompany you!" replied Yu Wen Dou, concern evident in his voice.

"Father, I want to go too!" clamored Yu Wenxuan, clutching Little Black, rushing to Yu Wen Dou, pleading with her eyes.

"Xuan’er, don’t be reckless! It’s perilous ahead, stay put!" Yu Wen Dou sternly rebuked with finality.

"Enough, you all stay. I’ll go alone." Ye Guichen declared in a stern voice, assessing the scene.

"Little Black, come here." Ye Guichen called to Little Black, napping snugly in Yu Wenxuan’s arms.

"Hmm?"

Little Black, hearing a call in its slumber, groggily opened its eyes, annoyance etched on its face.

A pair of large hands pulled Little Black up by the ears.

Despite its fierce facade, seeing the mischievous face, Little Black retracted, tamely yielding.

Holding Little Black, Ye Guichen instructed Ding Zhang, "Lead the way."

Without hesitation, Ding Zhang sped forward at Ye Guichen’s command.

In an instant, a scene of intense chilling aura unfolded, bones scattered everywhere, with Ghost Soul Birds endlessly wailing. The terrain dipped inward, fouled by a rotting stench.

There, a pitch-black palace perched on a hillside, its gates constructed from piled bones, exuding eerie terror. Looking further down, Ye Guichen saw the base obscured by the aura, even with his Fiery Eyes, he couldn’t discern the scenery below.

"Sir, ahead is the Sky Demon Sect headquarters." Ding Zhang pointed towards the black palace at the landscape’s middle, bowing deeply.

Witnessing Ye Guichen’s overwhelming prowess, Ding Zhang was too shaken to contemplate escape. Now, he only hoped Ye Guichen would spare his life.

"Give me a detailed account of your Sky Demon Sect!" Ye Guichen coldly commanded.