Chapter 243: The Soul
The sky was covered with fiery red flames, as if a huge furnace was burning in the sky.

The flames, fueled by the wind, surged like waves, one after another, rushing towards the sky, as if to tear it apart. The firelight reflected on the surrounding scenery, and everything was dyed with a layer of orange-red halo, and even the air seemed to become hot and distorted.

The sky was no longer its tranquil blue, but was engulfed by raging flames, turning into a horrifying picture of red, orange, and black.

The flames were like the tongue of a devil, greedily licking the sky, covering the light of the stars with its heat.

The fire spread like a flood, ruthlessly devouring everything.

The air was filled with a burnt smell, which was the scent of matter ending up under high temperatures. Even the soil and rocks were burned into hot magma by the flames.

The smoke was lingering, and the strong winds caused by the temperature change became accomplices, pushing the flames higher and farther. Driven by the wind, the flames rolled like waves, one wave after another.

Yang Jian looked up at the billowing flames. There was no fear in his eyes, but instead a hint of excitement.

His figure swayed lightly in the air, and he had already arrived in front of the formation. Facing Bai Li Tian Jun's provocation, the corners of his mouth curled up into a faint smile: "Bai Li Tian Jun, the flaming formation you set up is indeed powerful, but I, Yang Jian, have never known how to write the word 'fear'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Jian leaped into the sea of ​​fire like a brave tiger.

The flaming array immediately burst into even hotter flames, and the entire array seemed to be enraged, with flames rolling, trying to devour Yang Jian.

However, Yang Jian walked in the flames as if he was in an empty space. A faint layer of light formed around his body. The flames that wanted to approach him were blocked by the light and could not get close at all.

When Baili Tianjun saw this, his face changed slightly. He did not expect Yang Jian to be so courageous, and he did not expect that his flame formation seemed to be unable to do anything to the opponent.

But this is just the beginning!
The Fiery Flame Formation is the seventh formation of the "Ten Absolute Formations".

This formation has infinite magical uses and is extraordinary. It contains three fires: Samadhi fire, air fire, and stone fire. The three fires merge into one.

There are three red flags in the flame array.

If a person or immortal enters this formation, the three flags will be spread out, and the three fires will fly together, turning into ashes in an instant. Even if there is a mantra to avoid fire, it is difficult to avoid the Samadhi True Fire.

Bai Li Tianjun had a solemn expression on his face, holding three red flags tightly in his hands. As he injected his magic power, the three flags waved violently, and the fire in the flame formation instantly surged.

The Samadhi Fire was like a furious beast. The fire in the air streaked across the sky like a meteor. The fire in the stone rose from the ground and turned into pillars of fire. The color of the flames in the entire formation became darker, as if it was going to burn everything into nothingness.

Yang Jian frowned slightly. He could feel the flames around him suddenly becoming hotter, and even the Fire-Resisting Technique he was practicing began to seem powerless.

The flames seemed to have life, licking his flesh greedily. The flames were no longer simply heat, but contained destructive power, trying to erode his protective light.

Seeing this, Bai Li Tianjun sneered and said sarcastically, "Yang Jian, do you think you can move freely in my flaming array with just your physical strength?

You are overestimating yourself! Today, I will let you know the power of the Fiery Array!"

Yang Jian was not at all flustered in the face of Baili Tianjun's ridicule. A gleam of determination flashed in his eyes.

Although the flames were extremely hot, they were nothing special to him.

In comparison, the flames in the flame array at this time are still far inferior to the Six Ding Divine Fires in the Bagua Furnace.

When Yang Jian was in Xuandu Cave, he often went to the alchemy room of Saint Taiqing to guard the fire, and he had a very high resistance to fire.

He took a deep breath, and the true energy in his body surged like a torrent, echoing with the Fire-Proofing Technique to form an even more powerful protective layer.

His figure shuttled through the flames, every step seemed steady and powerful, like a god of war walking in purgatory.

The flames within the Fiery Flame Formation continued to rage as the three forces of Samadhi Fire, Fire in the Air, and Fire in the Stone intertwined together to form a flame cage that was almost impossible to break through.

But Yang Jian found a tiny gap in the flames. His figure moved left and right, flickering like a phantom, and he actually passed through the gaps in the flames, constantly approaching the position of Baili Tianjun.

When Baili Tianjun saw this, his expression became even uglier. He didn't expect that Yang Jian could remain so calm in such a fire.

He knew that he could no longer hold back and had to use all his strength to completely defeat this troublesome junior.

So, he once again mobilized his magic power, and the three red flags waved rapidly in his hands. The flames in the flame formation seemed to have received new orders, becoming more violent and unpredictable.

The Samadhi True Fire in the flames began to condense and formed fireballs. Each fireball contained destructive power and shot towards Yang Jian.

Faced with this sudden attack, Yang Jian had to speed up. His body kept changing in the flames, avoiding the bombardment of fireballs.

He knew that as long as he was hit by the Samadhi True Fire, even a body as strong as his would inevitably suffer great harm.

Fireballs exploded in the air, each explosion was accompanied by a deafening roar, and the flames were like burning fireworks, blooming in the air with terrifying beauty.

The entire flame formation was filled with the sound of these fireballs exploding, as if it was a doomsday carnival.

Yang Jian's brows were furrowed, he felt unprecedented pressure.

But he didn't show any intention of backing down.

It is still far from the limit of his physical body, and even the flames cannot get close to his body.

As he swung the sword in his hand violently, the sword light drew brilliant tracks in the flames. Every swing of the sword cut the fireballs in half, turning them into harmless sparks.

When Baili Tianjun saw that Yang Jian could actually hold on in such a fire, he was even more horrified.

He knew that he had to end the battle as soon as possible, otherwise once Yang Jian found his position, he might be the loser today.

Thinking of this, Baili Tianjun gritted his teeth, increased his strength again, and continued to activate the flame formation diagram, wanting to completely burn Yang Jian to ashes.

His magic power surged like a tide, and the three red flags in his hands danced even more wildly. The flames in the flame formation seemed to burn the heaven and earth to ashes. The unprecedented heat and power reached its peak at this moment.

However, Yang Jian stretched out his right hand in front of his chest and made finger gestures, muttering something, and then a layer of golden light appeared around him.

Bai Li Tianjun's eyes widened as he looked at Yang Jian in disbelief as he navigated the flames with ease.

An indescribable surprise surged in his heart, and at the same time, a little uneasiness. He couldn't let this young man do so recklessly in his most proud flame array.

Then, he grasped the three red flags tightly in his hands and waved them with all his strength. His magic power surged out like a tide, and the fire became more intense, and the raging flames seemed to melt the entire world.

Yang Jian felt the temperature around him suddenly rise, and the scorching heat almost melted his body.

He knew that now was not the time to resist.

His figure flashed, and he sat down cross-legged, formed seals with his hands, and practiced the Fire-Proofing Technique with all his strength.

The vast magic power gushed out in a rapid rotation, forming a more solid protective layer outside his body, trying to resist the crazy flames.

Seeing that Yang Jian was forced to sit down cross-legged, Baili Tianjun finally felt relieved.

A smug smile appeared on his face, and his mocking voice sounded particularly harsh amid the roar of the flames: "Yang Jian, now you know how powerful I am, right? I advise you to admit defeat and surrender quickly, or don't blame me for being merciless with my flaming array!"

While speaking, he did not relax at all, and continued to mobilize his magic power, allowing the power of the Flame Formation to continue to increase.

The flames within the Fiery Flame Formation seemed to come alive. They seemed to sense the will of their master, becoming even more violent and attacking Yang Jian mercilessly.

The temperature of the flames was so incredibly high that even the rocks melted in an instant, turning into bright red magma that flowed in all directions.

Yang Jian, who was sitting cross-legged in the air, had an unusually calm expression. His mind was focused and he was concentrating on practicing the Fire-Proofing Technique.

He did not believe that the power of the Flame Array could continue to increase, and maintaining such a powerful array would be a huge drain every moment.

As long as he can hold on, Bai Li Tianjun's magic power will be exhausted, and then the flame formation will disintegrate on its own.

Of course, the prerequisite is that he can withstand the flames that are constantly increasing in power.

Fortunately, the Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong he practiced had tremendous magic power and an extremely strong physique, which gave him enough confidence to fight with Bai Li Tianjun.

Under the protection of the Fire-Proofing Technique and the Golden Light Shield, his body remained as solid as a rock and was not consumed by the external flames.

The flames rolled around him, but they could never penetrate the protective layer formed by the Fire-Proofing Technique. Yang Jian was like an isolated island, sitting alone in the sea of ​​fire, but his face was very calm.

Bai Li Tianjun looked at this scene and felt more and more uneasy.

He did not dare to slack off at all and continued to activate the three red flags to continuously increase the power of the flame formation.

He would use all his strength to completely defeat Yang Jian.

Outside the flame array, Nezha was extremely anxious. His hands were clenched into fists, and his eyes showed deep worry.

He knew that Yang Jian was extremely powerful, but facing such a powerful flame formation, even he did not dare to easily determine the outcome.

Li Jing and his wife stood on the city wall, looking at the billowing flames in the sky, their faces also full of worry.

Although they could not see through the scene inside the formation, it was well known that the Jiejiao was good at formations. They naturally believed that the formation set up by Bai Tianjun must be extremely terrifying.

As the commander-in-chief, Kong Xuan stood at the highest point on the city wall. His face had an extremely solemn expression and he stared deeply at the flames in the sky.

He put his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering in the wind. He knew Yang Jian was very powerful, but he had also seen the power of the Fiery Array with his own eyes.

Therefore, he didn't know whether Yang Jian could hold on.

At this moment, he didn't know what to say and could only wait quietly for the results to be revealed.

At the same time, Wang Tian and Zhang Tianjun stood on the other side of the formation, with completely different expressions on their faces.

The two smiled at each other, then burst into laughter, as if they were fully confident of the current situation.

"It seems that Yang Jian is bound to lose!" Wang Tianjun laughed loudly, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

"Yes, Senior Brother Bai Li's flame array is no joke. Yang Jian will definitely be burned to ashes this time!" Zhang Tianjun also agreed with a smile.

Their laughter echoed in the air, forming a sharp contrast with the tense atmosphere of Li Jing and others.

Under the control of Baili Tianjun, the flames seemed to be infused with souls. The Samadhi Fire, the Fire in the Stone, and the Fire in the Sky transformed into three fire beasts, the Phoenix, the Dragon, and the Qilin respectively. Their bodies were looming in the flames, and they pounced towards Yang Jian with endless heat and destructive power.

The Fire Phoenix spread its wings and flew high, the Fire Dragon circled in the sky, and the Fire Kirin stepped on the waves of fire. The three fire beasts were all very aggressive.

Seeing this, Yang Jian knew that he could no longer sit still, so he stood up and drew the sword from his waist. The cold light on the sword formed a sharp contrast with the flames around him.

"call out!"

The flames under his feet were split in two by his power, revealing a passage. The horizontal sword in his hand drew sharp tracks in the air, and the blade pointed to the vital points of the fire beast's attack.

The Fire Phoenix flapped its wings and tried to fly, bringing up a whirlwind of flames. The Fire Dragon circled upwards and opened its bloody mouth. The sharp teeth formed by flames flashed the light of death. The Fire Kirin walked on fire, and wherever its four hooves stepped, the flames rolled like waves.

The Fire Phoenix attacked first. Its cry was like the cry of a phoenix shaking the heavens, and it pounced towards Yang Jian with billowing flames.

Yang Jian did not retreat but advanced, holding his sword horizontally, the sword light cut through the flames, and collided with the claws of the fire phoenix. Sparks flew everywhere, but Yang Jian was as steady as a mountain, slashing the wings of the fire phoenix with his sword, cutting off one of its wings.

Immediately afterwards, the Fire Dragon and the Fire Kirin also launched attacks at the same time. The Fire Dragon spit out rolling waves of fire, while the Fire Kirin stomped on the void and charged with endless flames.

Yang Jian's body was agile, like a ghost shuttling through flames. With a sword in his hand, he transformed into countless sword shadows and fought fiercely with the fire beasts.

Facing the siege of three fire beasts, Yang Jian was not afraid at all. He swung his sword even more violently. Every swing brought up a gust of wind, chopping the incoming flames into countless pieces.

After several rounds of fierce fighting, Yang Jian finally found the fire dragon's weakness. He shouted loudly, gathered all his energy at the tip of his sword, and cut off the fire dragon's head with one blow.

The fire dragon's head turned into a huge fireball in the air, and then exploded, and flames scattered all over the sky like raindrops.

But just when Yang Jian thought he could take a break, the flames in the sky began to condense again, and the fire dragon's head took shape again in the flames, as if unaffected by anything. Its eyes flashed with even hotter flames, as if it was filled with anger at Yang Jian's challenge.

Yang Jian frowned. Only now did he understand the horror of this flame formation.

He wanted to rely on defensive measures such as the Fire-Resisting Art and the Golden Light Shield to resist the invasion of flames. This method was certainly correct, but how could Lord Baili let him succeed so easily?
The three fire beasts in the formation now are obviously not real living creatures, but part of the flame formation. With the help of Bai Li Tianjun's magic power and the power of the flame formation, they can be reborn continuously.

If they were outside the formation, Yang Jian would not take these three fire beasts seriously, but now in this flame formation, most of his magic power is used to maintain the Fire-Proofing Technique, otherwise he would be burned to ashes by the flames.

He knew that if he couldn't find a way to break the flame array, even the most powerful force would be in vain.

Because the three-headed fire beasts can be resurrected infinitely, the purpose of their existence is not to kill, but to interfere with Yang Jian, making it difficult for him to resist the flames with all his strength.

When Baili Tianjun saw Yang Jian cut off the head of the fire dragon, a sneer appeared on his face, and he kept waving the red flags with his hands, making the attacks of the fire phoenix, fire dragon and fire unicorn more fierce.

The attack of the three-headed fire beast was like a torrential rain, but Yang Jian was as firm as a reef. His sword drew perfect arcs in the flames, and every swing was carried with endless power and determination.

"hold head high!"

The roar of dragons, the cry of phoenixes, the roar of unicorns...

Three giant flaming beasts attacked Yang Jian one after another.

Yang Jian's silhouette flickered in the flames, his sword was like lightning in the dark night, every swing of it brought with it the force of thunder, slashing at the constantly reborn fire beasts.

The Fire Phoenix's flaming wings were chopped off once again, the Fire Dragon's tail was cut off by the wind from the sword, and the Fire Kirin's flaming mane was also cut off piece by piece.

However, no matter how Yang Jian killed them, the fire beasts always re-condensed in the flames. Their offensive did not diminish in the slightest, but became even more violent because of pain and anger.

The three fire beasts fell down again and again, and were reborn in the flames again and again. Their bodies became stronger under the nourishment of the flames, and their attacks became more fierce.

The flames burned more vigorously on their bodies, and every attack was accompanied by a raging wave of fire, trying to devour Yang Jian.

Although Yang Jian's body was strong, his skin began to show charred marks in the endless flames. Every attack from the fire beast put his body to a great test.

Although the flames were blocked by the Fire Repelling Technique and the Golden Light Shield, some of them still passed through the protective layer and burned his skin. Red spots began to appear on his skin, and the smell of burnt flesh filled the air.

Baili Tianjun stood in the distance, observing every detail of the battlefield through the formation diagram. When he saw the scars on Yang Jian's body, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

His voice was particularly clear amid the roar of the flames: "Yang Jian, no matter how powerful you are, you will not escape defeat! My Fiery Array is an insurmountable barrier for you!"

Bai Li Tianjun's voice was full of ridicule and mockery, but he did not relax his control over the magic circle. Instead, he waved the three red flags even harder, causing the power of the flames to continue to rise.

Yang Jian seemed not to have heard his words. There was no wavering in his eyes, only a deeper determination.

He knew that his body was strong and the burns from the fire were far from being fatal.

He swung his sword again, and the sword light was like the dawn light, slashing at the fire beasts that were constantly reborn.

In his opinion, although the fire beast can be resurrected, each resurrection will definitely consume some mana.

Now he wants to compete with Baili Tianjun to see who has stronger magic power!
Although Baili Tianjun set up this great formation and was able to draw spiritual energy directly from the heaven and earth, the efficiency of drawing spiritual energy could not be too fast.

Therefore, Yang Jian felt that as long as he drained the opponent's magic power, this formation would collapse on its own.

If anyone else knew what he was thinking, they would definitely think he was crazy.

Because the great formation connects heaven and earth, it can obtain a constant supply of spiritual energy. Even if it takes time for the spiritual energy to be converted into magic power, it is definitely far beyond the reach of an individual.

In other words, trying to rely on one's own magic power to compete with a large-scale magic array to see who can last the longest is basically no different from seeking death.

But Yang Jian is not an ordinary person!

He practiced the Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong since he was young and swallowed various elixirs every day. Not only did it make his body and spirit extremely strong, but it also accumulated extremely rich magic power.

After achieving minor success in the Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong, his total amount of magic power had already reached an astronomical figure that was difficult to calculate.

The fire phoenix swooped down on Yang Jian again, with billowing flames and piercing screams.

Yang Jian stood facing the wind and swung his sword. The sword light was like the winter sun, cold and sharp, and it directly cut off one of the wings of the fire phoenix.

The Fire Dragon and Fire Kirin were not to be outdone. They surrounded them from both sides, with flames leaving long tails behind them.

Yang Jian's swordsmanship became even more fierce, his figure shuttled through the flames, and every move he made was carried with the force of thunder and lightning. He cut off the fire dragon's tail with one sword, and broke the flames under the fire unicorn's hooves with one sword.

However, no matter how he killed them, the fire beasts always re-condensed in the flames, and their offensive power increased instead of decreased.

There were more and more scars on Yang Jian's body. The flames burned horrible marks on his skin and the pain raged through his nerves.

But his eyes are still firm, his swordsmanship is still accurate, and his will is still as strong as ever.

He knew that as long as he didn't fall, the battle was not over.

The fire beasts' attacks were as violent as the tide, but Yang Jian was like a reef, standing still as a mountain despite the wind and waves.

Bai Li Tianjun looked at this scene, his smile gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of uneasiness.

He didn't understand why this young man was so tenacious and why he could hold on under such a continuous attack.

However, he was very clear about one thing, that is, he could not give Yang Jian any chance to breathe. He had to increase his strength and defeat Yang Jian completely.

So, he once again mobilized his magic power to increase the power of the flame formation again, and the attacks of the fire beasts became even more crazy.

Yang Jian felt this new pressure, but there was still no sign of retreat in his eyes.

He can't lose, and he will never lose!

Flames rolled around him and the fire beasts' attacks were like a storm, but Yang Jian's sword was still dancing in the flames and his figure was still firm in the flames.

In the blazing flames, the space behind Yang Jian suddenly fluctuated, and a powerful aura burst out from his body.

At this moment, he was surrounded by an indescribable sacred light.

As a hint of determination and resolve flashed in his deep eyes, the heaven and earth seemed to respond to his will and began to tremble slightly.

Suddenly, a tremendous force surged in Yang Jian's body.

He slowly raised his hand, palm upward, as if to hold up the entire sky, and the flames around him stirred up layers of visible ripples.

At this critical moment, an extremely dazzling golden light suddenly burst out from behind Yang Jian, like the rising sun penetrating through the thick clouds and illuminating the entire world.

In the light, an incomparably huge golden image of the primordial spirit slowly emerged. Its body was so majestic that it seemed to be able to hold up the sky. Its feet stepped on the void, and it had the same lifespan as the heaven and earth, and the same brilliance as the sun and the moon.

This golden primordial spirit has a majestic and compassionate face, exactly the same as Yang Jian himself, but more solemn and sacred.

Its eyes were like bright stars, sparkling with wisdom and power. The most eye-catching thing was the third eye that slowly opened between its eyebrows - the Heavenly Eye.

When the Heavenly Eye opens and closes, it seems that there are thousands of thunders hidden in it. It also seems to be able to see through the origin of all things in the world and peek into the past and the future.

As the Heavenly Eye was fully opened, a ray of extremely bright golden light shot out from it, cutting through the sky and pointing straight to the sky, sweeping away the surrounding clouds and mist, revealing the purest and most mysterious scene in the universe.

At this moment, Yang Jian seemed to have become one with the golden soul method and became the most powerful existence between heaven and earth.

Bai Li Tianjun's originally confident face froze at this moment, and an expression of disbelief appeared in his eyes.

He had never thought that Yang Jian could display such a magnificent spiritual form. That kind of momentum made him feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.

Under the pressure of the Yuanshen Dharma Image, the three-headed fire beasts were as small as ants. Their attacks seemed extremely pale and powerless under the shining golden light, like an ant trying to shake a tree, overestimating their own abilities.

A horizontal sword also appeared in the hand of Yang Jian's soul, and the blade emitted a dazzling golden light. The light surged like a flowing golden river.

His Dharma image raised the giant sword, and the space seemed to be split into two. The sword seemed to be able to cut off everything. Golden light bloomed, illuminating the entire flame array.

"Boom!" With a loud bang, a golden sword light swept across, and the three fire beasts turned into nothingness under the sword light. The three kinds of hot flames in the flame array seemed to have encountered their natural enemies and were extinguished directly.

Bai Li Tianjun widened his eyes, an expression of extreme shock on his face. He never expected that the flame formation he had practiced for many years would be shattered by a single sword.

He waved the three red flags desperately, trying to release the Samadhi Fire, the Fire in the Stone and the Fire in the Sky again, so that the blazing flames would fill the space within the flame array.

However, he had consumed too much magic power before, and the flames he released no longer had the power they once had.

"you lose!"

The flames in the flaming array had been completely extinguished, the array gradually collapsed and disintegrated, and Yang Jian's soul image also slowly dissipated, and his figure reappeared in front of everyone.

Although Yang Jian is young, he always acts in a steady and mature manner.

At this moment, there was no trace of pride on his face, only a hint of calmness.

He glanced at Baili Tianjun who was still in shock, and said calmly: "Baili Tianjun, your flaming array has been broken. I won this competition."

Bai Li Tianjun was speechless, his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew that he had met an unprecedented opponent today.

(End of this chapter)