"Sky-Swallowing Mirror!" Seeing the two flaming beams shooting toward him, Void Devouring Flame immediately activated all the power within his body. Endless black flames condensed into a massive black vortex before him, trying to swallow and nullify the incoming attack. Yet to his astonishment, even after pushing his devouring power to its absolute limit, he still failed to block Xiao Yan's onslaught.
That enormous vortex was pierced through like paper by the twin beams of flame, which struck Void Devouring Flame's body squarely. In an instant, it felt as though countless blades tore through his mind, a pain so excruciating it bled from all seven orifices.
And that wasn't the end. A violent, rampant energy exploded within his body, ravaging it as he endured the splitting headache. His internal structure was devastated, and the blow to his soul rendered him unable to stabilize the Dou Qi inside his body. His already-grave injuries worsened dramatically.
This technique, the Ninefold Annihilation Heavenly Flame Eye, was a newly-evolved version of Xiao Yan's signature skill, the Annihilation Flame Eye—now empowered by the Ninefold Golden Lightning. Its destructive power far surpassed its predecessor, elevating it into a whole new class of Dou Skill.
Both the Ninefold Golden Lightning and the Demonic Lotus Heart Flame possessed extraordinary soul-damaging effects. Coupled with Xiao Yan's own Emperor-rank soul power, the soul-burning potential of the Flame Eye had become outright terrifying.
In fact, not even the Hun Clan's leader, Hun Tiandi, with his own Emperor-rank soul, could take a direct hit from this move. Xiao Yan could say with certainty: no one on the current Dou Qi continent could withstand the Ninefold Annihilation Heavenly Flame Eye!
Unfortunately for Void Devouring Flame, he had become the test subject for this technique. Even as a Heavenly Flame entity, he lost all ability to resist after being struck by it. The agony wracking his soul immobilized him completely—he couldn't even muster the strength to retaliate.
Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't waste such an opportunity. With a flash of his hands, he cast Yellow Spring Heaven's Wrath, blasting Void Devouring Flame until his soul was on the verge of collapse. Immediately afterward, he activated the Nine Revolutions Spirit Refinement. From his forehead, soul fire unfurled, transforming into the form of a divine spirit tower that enveloped the paralyzed Void Devouring Flame.
Unlike other Heavenly Flames, Void Devouring Flame possessed astonishing intelligence. He couldn't be refined by ordinary means—the only way to subdue him was to erase his consciousness. Fortunately, the Spirit Refining Tower specialized in soul suppression, making it the perfect counter.
However, this was the first time Xiao Yan's Spirit Refining Tower faced an opponent of such strength. Without his breakthrough to the Emperor Rank in soul power, the tower would never have captured him. Even now, refining Void Devouring Flame would not be easy. So, to be safe, Xiao Yan had deliberately used the Ninefold Annihilation Flame Eye and a follow-up Yellow Spring Heaven's Wrath to severely weaken his opponent's soul first.
These consecutive soul-targeted attacks had inflicted immense damage. Soul injuries were far more severe than physical wounds. Even if Void Devouring Flame escaped today, he would need decades of recuperation—and as a flame-based being, he might even suffer permanent damage.
As the Spirit Refining Tower sealed Void Devouring Flame inside, white runes began to shine along the tower's surface. It was the ancient Heavenly Refining Array left behind by the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint. With its blessing, the soul fire within grew even more intense!
The power of the Nine Revolutions Spirit Refinement was tied directly to Xiao Yan's soul strength. With his soul now at the Emperor Rank, the tower's might had reached new heights. Although Xiao Yan's cultivation level was still technically below Void Devouring Flame's, the soul fire born from his Emperor-ranked soul made the tower capable of suppressing even him.
And this was only the beginning. Once the Heavenly Refining Array activated, the previously translucent soul fire gained a milky-white hue. Though its temperature didn't rise, the threat it posed increased dramatically. Even the black flame barriers Void Devouring Flame had constructed around himself began to crack under the pressure.
Faced with such scorching spiritual fire, even Void Devouring Flame began to crumble. If he were at full strength, he could use his devouring power to push back. But now, his body and soul were both grievously wounded, rendering him unable to unleash his full might. He could only watch helplessly as his power was slowly consumed.
Xiao Yan knew all too well how troublesome Void Devouring Flame's devouring power was. Even Hun Xuzi, whose body merely contained a lower-ranked Earthfire, had managed to resist soul fire's burn. Void Devouring Flame was several levels stronger. Normal soul fire wouldn't be enough to refine him.
However, with the Heavenly Refining Array now infused into the Spirit Refining Tower, the soul fire contained a sliver of purifying energy—just enough to counter Void Devouring Flame's devouring nature. That was the true reason Xiao Yan dared to act. While Void Devouring Flame remained weakened, he would refine the second-ranked Heavenly Flame once and for all!
"You bastard! I'll kill you!" Now fully aware of his plight, Void Devouring Flame began ramming madly against the Spirit Refining Tower's walls, desperate to escape before it was too late.
And indeed, the tower began to tremble under his relentless blows. After all, Void Devouring Flame's raw power still surpassed Xiao Yan's. As a Heavenly Flame being, refining him would never be as easy as with ordinary opponents. Xiao Yan knew this—if he let the struggle drag on, Void Devouring Flame just might break free.
But Xiao Yan had no intention of giving him the chance.
He took a deep breath and pushed the Nine Revolutions Spirit Refinement to its peak. At the same time, dozens of dark red demonic runes lit up across his body. A surge of blood-red killing aura erupted, flowing directly into the tower. The transparent construct turned blood-colored, and even the soul fire inside became a vast blood sea.
Seeing this, Void Devouring Flame was struck with genuine dread.
(End of Chapter)
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