Yan took a deep breath, his gaze firmly fixed on the incomparably scorching crimson light screen, his heart filled with anticipation.
This was the path he had to take to reach a higher realm and master a more powerful flame.
Yan stepped forward without hesitation and entered the light screen.
In an instant, the surrounding scenery changed drastically. It was as if he had traveled through time and space and arrived in an entirely new world the Flame Tower.
Here, flame was the only color, from gentle orange-red to violent crimson-purple, layer upon layer interwoven into a breathtaking scene.
The surroundings were filled with a scorching and dangerous aura. Even someone who was accustomed to flames like him couldn't help but feel an unprecedented pressure.
The flames grew fiercer, and the temperature soared rapidly, as if they would devour all living things.
Yan finally experienced what it was like to have his own flames consumed by another fire.
There was no time to think. He began to mobilize the Flame within him to resist the flames surrounding him.
Using the Flame as a shield, Yan withstood the invasion of the external flames while constantly absorbing the essence within the fire, tempering both his body and mind.
A hundred days perhaps just a fleeting moment to the outside world but to Yan, who was inside the Flame Secret Realm, it was a long and arduous training.
During this period, he experienced countless trials and struggles, but each act of perseverance deepened his affinity with fire and further tempered his will.
Finally, when the hundred-day mark arrived, Yan slowly opened his eyes.
He discovered that he could control flames with greater ease and freedom, and that both his body and spirit had become much stronger through this period of refinement.
The scorching Flame Tower faded into nothingness.
[You have successfully passed the first trial. Reward: All your spirit rings have increased in age by one thousand years.]
That ethereal yet powerful voice once again echoed in Yan's ears.
However, this time, the image of the Fire God did not appear.
Although the colors of his spirit rings didn't change as a result, this increase of one thousand years in age meant that the power of each spirit ring skill had effectively been enhanced by a thousand years.
This also laid a more solid foundation for Yan's future cultivation path, pushing his strength up another level imperceptibly.
Having successfully passed the first trial of the Fire God, Yan didn't show much excitement or elation.
He knew that each upcoming trial would only become more difficult.
He did not immediately proceed to the next trial. Instead, he left the Endless Flame Domain and returned to reality.
Three months had passed. Upon seeing Yan again, Qian Renxue sensed a more powerful aura emanating from him.
"It seems that after three months of secluded cultivation, you've become much stronger."
"Just a little bit."
Yan didn't tell Qian Renxue that he was undergoing the Fire God's trials.
Qian Renxue smiled faintly.
"While you were in seclusion, I've already made preparations. We can now declare war on the Star Luo Empire. I want to make a statement with the first battle we must win. Are you willing to go to war on my behalf?"
"Of course."
"Good. Only by placing the command of the frontlines in your hands can I be at ease. I will assemble an army of three hundred thousand and five thousand spirit masters for you to command."
Yan shook his head.
"Three hundred thousand troops is too much. In warfare, the number of soldiers isn't as important as their quality. Ordinary soldiers are of little use in battle and will only increase casualties. Give me five thousand spirit masters as the vanguard, and two hundred thousand troops for support that will suffice."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course. We should take the cities of the Star Luo Empire in the most efficient way and in the shortest time possible perhaps even achieve victory without a fight."
"Victory without a fight well said. I believe in you."
Qian Renxue believed in Yan and believed in the strength of the Spirit Empire.
She assembled two hundred thousand troops and five thousand spirit masters for Yan.
After organizing military affairs, the army, under Yan's command, marched toward the Star Luo Empire.
Yan only brought Demon Subduing Douluo and Devil Bear Douluo along.
He had his reasons for doing so.
If Tang Xiao found out that he was the commander, he might come for revenge—and that was exactly what Yan wanted.
After his strength had increased, he needed real combat to test it. Tang Xiao, who was Rank 97, was a good choice.
On the other side, the Star Luo Empire.
The Star Luo Emperor convened his ministers to discuss how to respond to Qian Renxue's declaration of war.
Inside the great hall, candlelight flickered, illuminating the determined faces of every general.
They knew well that this time, they weren't just facing two hundred thousand troops from the Spirit Empire they were facing a severe test of the Star Luo Empire's dignity and peace.
Upon learning that the Spirit Empire had dispatched only two hundred thousand troops and that the commander was Yan, Tang Xiao became somewhat excited.
The Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall were irreconcilable enemies. Tang Hao had died at Yan's hands, and now was the perfect time for Tang Xiao to take revenge.
"Your Majesty, the Clear Sky Sect requests to join the battle."
"Howling Sky Douluo, you wish to personally go into battle?"
"Yes."
"Very well. With Howling Sky Douluo present, we are even more confident."
Yu Xiaogang also stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to accompany Howling Sky Douluo."
Ning Fengzhi exchanged a glance with Bone Douluo at his side.
Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Clear Sky Clan had relocated to Star Luo City, both had received great support from the Star Luo Emperor.
Now that the Spirit Empire had launched a war, with Tang Xiao and Yu Xiaogang stepping forward, they too could not stand idly by.
"Your Majesty, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is also willing to do our part to defend the empire."
As soon as he finished speaking, Bone Douluo stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to war alongside Howling Sky Douluo and the Grandmaster."
The attitude of these few individuals greatly pleased the Star Luo Emperor.
"Good! With your powerful support, we are sure to win, and make Spirit Hall pay the price for underestimating us."
Two days later, three hundred thousand troops grandly marched toward the border of the Star Luo Empire.
Tang Xiao brought along two elders from the Clear Sky Clan as well as several hundred sect disciples, while another elder stayed behind to guard the Clear Sky Clan in Star Luo City.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan dispatched Bone Douluo and several hundred soul masters.
Flender accompanied Yu Xiaogang to ensure his safety.
Among the Star Luo army was an elite unit of three thousand, each armed with a Zhuge Divine Crossbow, commanded by Yu Xiaogang.
This was also the first time the Zhuge Divine Crossbow was used in war. Both Yu Xiaogang and the Star Luo Emperor had high hopes for this elite unit.
One month later, on the border, the two armies confronted each other.
Both sides had amassed their forces at the border, with a thick tension of impending battle in the air.
The Star Luo Empire's army, under the leadership of Tang Xiao, Yu Xiaogang, and Bone Douluo, was brimming with morale.
On the Spirit Empire's side, under Yan's command, only three thousand soul masters were deployed, while the remaining two hundred thousand troops and two thousand soul masters were on standby in the rear.
Three thousand soul masters facing three hundred thousand troops yet Yan showed no signs of panic.
During the upheaval at Heaven Dou Palace, Tang Hao had died at the hands of Yan, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei, and Demon Subduing Douluo had slain an elder of the Clear Sky Clan.
Upon seeing Yan and Demon Subduing Douluo again, Tang Xiao could no longer suppress the fury and desire for vengeance in his heart.
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