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The path of cultivation is inherently fraught with danger and adventure. Without a spirit of taking risks, how could one possibly obtain those powerful inheritances, acquire formidable Martial Arts Divine Skills, or attain some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures? It's not like those treasures will fly into your lap, right? That's an impossibility, which is why Ye Tianchen had long been mentally prepared. If comprehending Martial Arts Divine Skills and enhancing his cultivation led to his demise, Ye Tianchen would have no regrets, as he was determined and resolute!

Moreover, Ye Tianchen believed that those who reached the Martial Arts Peak and became Supreme Emperors all shared this conviction and invincible heart. Without it, how could they overcome immense obstacles, break through themselves, slay formidable enemies, and stand atop a place with a commanding presence over the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths?

"You brat... Don't be so reckless, you'll lose your life!" Little Zhu Yan worriedly said.

"I'll help you remove the power from the wine, I was just joking with you!" Huo Xianer indeed wasn't a ruthless person, and Ye Tianchen could see that.

"Don't worry, I'm not being reckless; instead, I'm using this to temper myself. I'll be fine, just protect me!" Ye Tianchen was engulfed in flames, yet he forced a smile as he spoke.

"What? Protect you? If you accidentally explode, what then? I'll be in trouble, I won't do something so foolish!" Zhu Yan shamelessly replied.

"Don't attempt this. Even the Supreme Elder of our Fire God Sacred Land, who has mastered fire to a certain extent, failed. Your chances of success are near zero!" Huo Xianer said to Ye Tianchen with seriousness.

"Near zero, but not completely zero. At least there's a tiny bit of chance. If Martial Arts cultivation was all smooth sailing and guaranteed success, wouldn't it be too easy? Wouldn't everyone be able to reach the Martial Arts Peak? Besides, I need such experience!" Ye Tianchen replied earnestly and solemnly.

"But..." Huo Xianer was unexpectedly worried about this guy.

Huo Xianer didn't understand why she was so concerned when Ye Tianchen refused her help to expel the wine's power and instead wanted to refine it himself. Perhaps it was because he risked his life due to the wine she brought, a concern from her heart, or maybe Ye Tianchen's self-sacrificing dedication to his cultivation moved her. In short, Huo Xianer's perception of Ye Tianchen had changed; he was no longer just a big liar but someone with admirable qualities.

"Enough. I can't suppress it any longer, you two protect me. I know you want me to join you in seizing the treasure, don't worry, I, Ye Tianchen, am not one to hog everything; if it can be divided, everyone will have a share... You, if you dare not to protect me, don't expect me to help seize any treasure, I'll break ties with you!" Ye Tianchen finally glared fiercely at the cad Zhu Yan as he spoke.

"Damn it, truly valuing women over friends, so kind to a beauty, but always ordering me around. Is this what brothers are for?" Little Zhu Yan sat angrily on the ground, yet didn't leave!

By now, night had gradually darkened. In the center of this "Original Restricted Zone", in front of the mountain gate sealed by an Immortal Light, more and more martial artists had gathered, waiting for the Immortal Light Array to open. Once it did, the treasure would be right before them; who wouldn't want to acquire it?

Therefore, attention on Ye Tianchen and his party wasn't as high. Fortunately, it wasn't, or else Ye Tianchen, whose whole body was red and burning and looked like a Fireman, would have likely attracted strong interest. Once others saw Ye Tianchen weak, even those without enmity might take a chance to kill him. After all, there were too many people gathered here, hundreds of martial arts experts, and only one treasure. If they could kill other experts, no one would show mercy. After all, Ye Tianchen had already demonstrated his formidable strength by killing the Young Master of Hundred Beast Mountain and defeating Qing Zi of the Green Sword Sect. It's easy to imagine that many still wanted to kill him; eliminating such a strong rival would lessen the competition for treasures later. Who wouldn't want that?

At this moment, Ye Tianchen was entirely absorbed in his own mind, detached from everything external. He released no Divine Thought to sense the outside nor activated any Martial Arts True Qi for self-protection against ambushes. In such a state, Ye Tianchen was in a rather mystical, yet most dangerous, situation. Even if a newly initiated martial artist appeared now, they could potentially injure or even kill Ye Tianchen. Huo Xianer and Little Zhu Yan sat beside Ye Tianchen, not focusing on protecting him, to avoid drawing attention.

"The Transcendence Scripture, its essence is profoundly intricate, not something to fully grasp in a moment. It was created by a Great Emperor of the Buddhist Sect after becoming a Supreme Figure in the Emperor Realm. Not something I can entirely comprehend now, but as long as I can understand a part of it, I should be able to refine the power of these few sips of wine..." Ye Tianchen thought to himself.

Boom!

Little did he expect, just as Ye Tianchen started to comprehend the scriptures from the "Transcendence Scripture", as soon as he began to sense it, the burning Fire Power in his body not only failed to subside but instead became a lot more intense, almost too fast for Ye Tianchen to respond. Using the Martial Arts True Qi in his Dantian to restrain this burst of Fire Power, he felt himself melting from the inside out, his internal organs beginning to scorch and disintegrate, and his body was about to fall apart!

"Damn it!" Ye Tianchen was startled at heart, not expecting this situation; what should he do? For the moment, having no better solution, he could only watch helplessly as his body melted in the flames. Was he really going to die?

"What's going on?" Huo Xianer saw Ye Tianchen's body suddenly become transparent. It was clear that flames were erupting outward, and his internal organs and flesh seemed to have been incinerated.

"It's over, this kid played with fire and got burned. There's no power that can counter the Fiery Fire Wine specifically refined by the Fire God. Now he's on the verge of total annihilation, and in less than a quarter of an hour, he's bound to be dead!" Little Zhu Yan said anxiously.

Huo Xianer was startled, and promptly placed her palms gently on Ye Tianchen's back, attempting to help expel the wine's power. After all, Huo Xianer possesses the Heavenly Fire Body, a unique physique that allows her to quickly refine this power. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to drink it freely just because her physique is special.

Bang!

A muffled sound was heard. Unexpectedly, when Huo Xianer's palms hit Ye Tianchen's back, trying to expel the wine's power, she was repelled, almost severely injured. Shocked, Huo Xianer was puzzled. She could not understand why, given her unique physique, capable of refining and resisting the wine's power, she was rebuffed.

"What's going on?" Huo Xianer asked, perplexed.

"There's no way now. It's too late if you want to expel the wine's power from his body. This kid's potential has exploded, overwhelmingly terrifying. Now, no one can save him!" Little Zhu Yan shook his head and said.

"Then... what should we do? Are we just going to watch him die?" Huo Xianer asked reluctantly.

"Sigh, there's nothing else we can do..."

As he spoke, Little Zhu Yan jumped down from a large rock and began digging in the dirt with his claws. Huo Xianer was stunned, glanced at Little Zhu Yan, puzzled, and asked, "What kind of method is this? Can it save Ye Tianchen?"

"My method is simple; since this kid is doomed, I'll dig a grave for him first. At least, it's not in vain that we became sworn brothers!" Little Zhu Yan earnestly said while digging.

Bam!

This rascal Zhu Yan, even Huo Xianer couldn't hold back anymore, punched him in the head, gritting her teeth angrily. She initially thought he had some brilliant method to save Ye Tianchen. Instead, he was seriously and earnestly digging a grave for Ye Tianchen. Angered, Huo Xianer almost wanted to strangle him; this rascal was too much!

"I'm sorry, it's my fault for causing you harm!" Huo Xianer couldn't help but stare at Ye Tianchen, who was sitting cross-legged, his form growing fainter, about to disappear. Despite their past grievances, it wasn't an undying feud, and she felt a tinge of sadness.

"Hahaha, you've brought it upon yourself, you filthy Taoist. Let's see how you die today!"

At this moment, Qing Zi stood up, shocking both Little Zhu Yan and Huo Xianer. How did he seem to regain his strength? All his bones were broken by Ye Tianchen, and it should take at least ten to fifteen days to heal. What's going on?

"You... have you regained your strength?" Huo Xianer asked in surprise.

"Hmph, just broke my bones, that's all. Unfortunately, our Green Sword Sect has a secret technique that can instantly heal broken bones. You two wait there to die. I'll kill this filthy Taoist, then kill you!" Qing Zi said fiercely.

Misfortune never comes singly; calamity rains all night. Ye Tianchen was already on the brink of life and death. He wanted to use the "Transcendental Saint Scripture" to dissolve the wine's power but couldn't. In less than a quarter of an hour, he might die. Yet, at this time, Qing Zi had regained his strength, and perhaps Little Zhu Yan and Huo Xianer might struggle to fend him off. It's a life-and-death crisis! (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to vote for it on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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