Chapter 583: The Awakening of the Three Thousand Burning Flames, Qiu Ling's "Righteousness"!
After Qiu Ling spoke, he slowed his pace and drifted forward, with the rest following closely behind.
At this moment, nobody paid any attention to his earlier threat about execution.
Because what they saw before them had completely shocked them to their core.
Even Gu You and the other seasoned experts, upon laying eyes on the object radiating a dazzling brilliance, couldn't help but swallow hard.
Gulp~
Everyone except for Wu Tian and Qiu Ling froze in place. Their faces turned blank, their throats moved involuntarily, and their eyes were filled with absolute shock!
Because before them was an endless colossal dragon.
The dragon's eyes were tightly shut, its enormous body coiled and stretched across the vast sky.
Purple-black flames coiled around its massive form, distorting the surrounding space with their eerie heat.
The sheer size of this dragon was overwhelming.
It was so vast that it filled the entire space, its presence alone enough to make one's scalp tingle with fear.
In the boundless void, this behemoth lay dormant, its body exuding purple-black flames that never ceased burning.
Such a majestic and awe-inspiring sight left everyone utterly speechless.
Even Wu Tian, who had seen many extraordinary things, had been startled the first time he encountered it.
After all, this dragon's terrifying presence wasn't too different from what he had witnessed deep within the magma world.
However…
This dragon wasn't real.
If it were truly this massive, its power would be on par with the strongest beings on the continent!
This breathtaking sight made everyone feel insignificant as if they were nothing more than ants standing before a god.
"This… is the Three Thousand Burning Flames???"
A member of the Hall of Souls muttered in disbelief.
His voice trembled with shock.
The Hall of Souls had long known that the Pill Tower possessed the Three Thousand Burning Flames.
But they had never expected it to take this form.
Now that they saw its true body they were stunned!
Because this flame… was in the shape of a Taixu Ancient Dragon!
Why did the Three Thousand Burning Flames take the form of a Taixu Ancient Dragon?
Could it be that…
This flame actually belonged to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan?!
Did that mean the Pill Tower and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan were connected?!
At this thought, Gu You's expression grew dark.
But then he quickly dismissed the idea.
There was no way the Pill Tower had any ties to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.
That clan was far too proud to associate with anyone.
Even the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan one of the Three Great Beast Clans was nothing more than prey to them.
The Taixu Ancient Dragons were the only magical beast clan capable of standing against the Eight Ancient Clans.
There was no chance they would have any connection to the Pill Tower.
Which meant…
The Pill Tower had been raising a Heavenly Flame for the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan this entire time!!!
Damn it!
If the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan found out, they would definitely reclaim this flame!
And if the Hall of Souls tried to seize it by force…
Wouldn't they be creating yet another powerful enemy for the Soul Clan?!
At this realization, Gu You's expression became grim.
No matter how much they planned, Wu Tian had outmaneuvered them again.
But…
Even the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan wasn't completely united!!!
While Gu You was lost in thought, the others slowly snapped out of their daze.
No matter what, it was too late to back down now.
This thing was terrifying but they had to obtain it.
Even if they had to steal it, they would!
Wu Tian's lips curled into a faint smile.
The reason the Three Thousand Burning Flames looked like a Taixu Ancient Dragon…
Was because long ago, a member of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan had attempted to fuse with it, leaving behind a Dragon Seal within the flame.
This was done so that if the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan ever needed to reclaim it, the seal would help them absorb it more easily essentially marking it as theirs.
Anyone who saw the Dragon Seal would hesitate to interfere, fearing the wrath of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.
But…
That dragon never expected that the flame would develop its own intelligence and grow accustomed to the seal.
Over time, it embraced the seal, causing it to evolve into the form of a giant dragon!
"Everyone, this is the Three Thousand Burning Flames. However, it is currently sealed. You must now attempt to subdue it… gently."
Qiu Ling's voice was serious as he reminded everyone:
"Remember use gentle methods. You must not awaken it from its slumber.
If you do…
None of us will leave here alive!"
Qiu Ling's gaze swept across the group before finally landing on Wu Tian.
A faint coldness flickered in his eyes, but he forced a polite smile and said:
"Alliance Leader… Since you are the champion of this year's Pill Gathering, why don't you go first?"
The moment he spoke, everyone turned their attention to Wu Tian.
Wu Tian simply smiled calmly.
Without hesitation, he stepped forward and approached the massive dragon-like flame.
"I'm taking you home."
His words were cryptic, leaving everyone momentarily stunned.
Home?
What home?!
Before anyone could react, Wu Tian placed his palm against the flame's massive body.
In the next instant
The sleeping dragon's eyes snapped open!
"The Three Thousand Burning Flames has awakened!!!"
A panicked shout rang through the air.
The entire group erupted into chaos.
What the hell…?!
There was no time to react.
The Hall of Souls members looked absolutely furious.
Wu Tian was ruthless!
If he couldn't tame the flame himself, he should have at least given them a chance!
Wasn't this supposed to be their job?!
Weren't they the ones who were supposed to awaken the flame after failing to subdue it?!
What the hell was Wu Tian doing stealing their role?!
He was taking their path and leaving them with no way forward!!!
The enormous dragon-like flame scanned its surroundings with cold, ancient eyes.
Then
It let out a deafening roar that shook the heavens!
"SCRAM!!!"
BOOM!!!
The roar carried an overwhelming primordial might, sending ripples through the void.
At the same time, the purple-black flames surged violently, filling the entire space like an ocean of fire!
Sealed within the flames were countless dense, interwoven black runes the remnants of its seal.
And now…
That seal was about to break!
"Damn it… Why isn't the seal holding?!"
Qiu Ling's expression changed drastically as he stared in horror at the monstrous entity before him.
"Wu Tian… What are you doing?! You're destroying the Pill Tower!
Tens of thousands will die because of you!
You are unworthy of being the alliance leader!"
"Today, I Qiu Ling will execute you in the name of the Pill Tower and the people of Holy Pill City!"
"I call upon Gu You and Qing Hua to join me in slaying this traitor!!!"
Wu Tian sneered.
"Heh…
You old bastard…
So you're finally showing your true colors, huh?"
(End of Chapter)
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