"Kid, kid... what, what's going on?"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire felt its power undergo a world-shattering change, becoming somewhat incoherent and looking at Ye Ling with a blank mind, utterly shocked.
With just the snap of Ye Ling's fingers, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire felt its status elevate, becoming thousands of times stronger than before!
Ye Ling smiled and said, "The White Emperor Flame can turn all flames in the world into the White Emperor Flame. As a pure fire being, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire, you are naturally one type of flame. My White Emperor Flame can naturally upgrade you."
"Kid, you..."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire's tone became tearful again, "Who, who asked you to be so presumptuous and upgrade me?"
In fact, as Ye Ling encountered increasingly stronger enemies, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire felt increasingly powerless.
Although it always appeared carefree and indifferent on the surface, it knew very well that it was starting to drag Ye Ling down.
If this continued, it would eventually become a burden to Ye Ling, a fatal weakness.
It was precisely for this reason that the World-Destroying Spirit Fire had been considering leaving Ye Ling, not wanting to be a stumbling block in Ye Ling's path...
But now, having been upgraded to the White Emperor Flame, it felt as if it had regained its spirit.
The power surging continuously within made the World-Destroying Spirit Fire confident enough to incinerate any Overseer in an instant!
Ye Ling looked at the World-Destroying Spirit Fire's stubborn and defiant demeanor without exposing it, saying, "Anyway, this upgrade of my White Emperor Flame is irreversible. It's too late even if you want to revert the power."
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire said, "Since that's the case, I'll reluctantly accept your power. Although this new form is not as good as my original appearance, it's passable."
"Yes, it's a lot of trouble for you. Just make do with it," Ye Ling joked with the World-Destroying Spirit Fire.
At this moment, Nuo Ying, who had been unconscious, finally opened her eyes.
"Ye Ling? World-Destroying Spirit Fire? Where are we?"
Nuo Ying looked at Ye Ling and the World-Destroying Spirit Fire in front of her, feeling sore all over and dizzy.
After being captured by the Primordial Flame King, she had been in a deep sleep.
During her slumber, her muddled consciousness would sometimes feel unbearable heat, and sometimes bone-chilling cold. In any case, her spirit had been severely tormented.
Seeing Nuo Ying wake up, Ye Ling smiled and patiently said, "Here's what happened..."
Then, Ye Ling recounted all the events that had transpired during this period in detail to Nuo Ying and the World-Destroying Spirit Fire.
"So... one of the Seven Pillars, Tian Ji, might be one of us?"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire asked after hearing Ye Ling's description.
"I'm not sure yet..." Ye Ling shook his head. "When Tian Ji erased my main body, although it left me a way out, it also wiped away all memories of Jiu Yuan..."
"In the end, we worked hard for nothing and didn't uncover any secrets."
Nuo Ying said, "It's not like we gained nothing. At least you, Ye Ling, have broken through again... Your current strength should be comparable to the Seven Pillar powerhouses on the Overseers' side, right?"
"It's still a bit of a stretch..." Ye Ling shook his head. "I've already encountered three of the Seven Pillars, and their strength is all above the Primordial Flame King."
"Currently, I might be able to contend with a peak Primordial Flame King, but compared to the Seven Pillar powerhouses... I'm probably still no match for them."
Even though Ye Ling had killed Jiu Yuan, one of the Seven Pillars, it was actually Zi You who killed him. Ye Ling had only dealt with a mutated remnant soul of Jiu Yuan, and had even used the power of the Overseers.
Although he had broken through now, it was better to avoid direct confrontation with the Seven Pillar powerhouses.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire, now upgraded to the White Emperor Flame, was brimming with confidence and said, "What's there to fear about the Seven Pillars! Once you, Ye Ling, gather the power of the Seven Kings, those so-called Seven Pillar powerhouses will be like one slap each!"
"It's not that easy?" Ye Ling said with a wry smile. "To ignite the Seven King Runes, you need the power of the Seven Kings' main bodies. Now, those six kings are sealed in the Overseers' main base. Where are we going to collect the power of the Seven Kings?"
"Even if we can deal with the Seven Kings, the Seven Pillars in the Overseers' main base won't just stand by and watch me cause trouble inside."
After being captured by Jiu Yuan and experiencing a period of imprisonment, Ye Ling no longer wanted to experience that prison life.
He didn't want to see those strange creatures again.
Hearing Ye Ling's words, the enthusiastic World-Destroying Spirit Fire was doused with cold water and deflated, sighing, "If that's the case, then kid, you'll never be able to gather the power of the Seven Kings?"
Nuo Ying said, "You can't say that... Before Ye Ling broke through, he had already collected the power of the Primordial Flame King. Now that Ye Ling has broken through, it's not impossible to collect the power of the remaining six kings."
"Everything is difficult at the beginning. We've already succeeded halfway."
Ye Ling nodded slightly. "That's right... There are always more solutions than problems. Since the Overseers could release the Primordial Flame King, it means they can also release the other six kings. We'll figure it out slowly later."
As Nuo Ying and Ye Ling finished speaking, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire also regained its spirits and said with a smile, "That's right, there are always more solutions than problems... Think about it, not long ago, we were being chased by the Overseers, and now we can deal with the Overseers like cutting vegetables. Our future dealings with the Seven Pillars won't be much different."
Nuo Ying said enviously, "You guys have broken through... I'm still no match for the Overseers..."
Ye Ling smiled and said, "Haha... Nuo Ying, don't worry. Your potential is much greater than you think!"
"Really?" Nuo Ying looked at Ye Ling with surprise.
"Really."
Ye Ling nodded with a smile, then said, "We should also return to the Tianyi Universe. Tian Xing and A Yun don't know our situation. Let's go back as soon as possible... so they don't worry."
"Okay," Nuo Ying nodded. "I'll locate the Tianyi Universe."
"No need, leave it to me."
Ye Ling placed his hand on Nuo Ying's shoulder, then put the World-Destroying Spirit Fire into his wrist.
The next moment, Ye Ling disappeared from the spot with Nuo Ying, heading towards the Tianyi Universe.
...
At the same time, in a desolate place.
Tian Ji, wearing a mask, appeared out of thin air. Looking at the empty clearing, he said faintly, "I've spared Ye Ling as you requested. You should fulfill your promise."
"Don't rush... Tian Ji, our transaction is only halfway through," a sinister voice echoed around.
Tian Ji's eyes turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "You didn't say that before."
"Heh heh... Don't worry, just help me with one more thing, and I promise... I'll hand over Shan's head to you."