Peerless War God

Earlier, there was a huge commotion that caused the cultivators of the two sects to suffer heavy casualties, and it had already come to an end, and it had returned to calm.    

Besides the people involved, no one knew exactly what had happened at that time.    

At this moment, there was a concealed barrier that was set up on an inconspicuous mountain peak outside the Earthflame Absolute Valley, and if one looked at it from the outside world, one would be unable to see the slightest flaw in it, and it was flawless.    

There were a total of seven people within the barrier, and they were concealed within it. Amongst them was Fairy Ice Phoenix and Yan Can.    

Yan Can sighed with a regretful expression, and he said, “How detestable. That Flame Beast King was concealed beneath the lake, and he suddenly attacked us. We were caught off guard, and we were utterly unable to defend against it. We suffered heavy casualties, and I, the Heavenly Fire Path Sect, was actually the only one that survived. I truly have no face to return and face the Sect Master.”    

Yan Can was filled with regret and sorrow, and he felt extremely aggrieved.    

However, there was no medicine for regret in this world.    

When they saw this, Fairy Ice Phoenix and Zhou Kuang glanced at each other with complicated expressions.    

In the current situation, Yan Can was the only one that had died in the Heavenly Fire Path Sect, and it could be said that their casualties were extremely heavy.    

So, even Yan Can was on the verge of tears, and he felt extremely pained.    

In comparison, the combat strength of the Demon God Hall was much better.    

Besides Bing Feng and Zhou Kuang, there were two people from the Demon God Hall that had survived, and two people from the Rogue Cultivators had survived as well.    

In fact, the Ice Phoenix Fairy knew very well that it was because of the presence of the rogue cultivators that dispersed the danger that the two cultivators of the Demon God Hall were lucky enough to survive.    

Otherwise, the two of them would only end up like the disciples of the Heavenly Fire Dao Sect.    

With such a comparison, it was no wonder that Yan Can felt so uncomfortable.    

Thinking of this, the Ice Phoenix Fairy pursed her lips and did not speak. She did not want to offend Yan Can, and she wanted to add salt to his wounds.    

On the other hand, Zhou Kuang had a carefree expression as he said, “Life and death are determined by fate. Why are you crying? If you cry, they will be able to survive? Hmph, what a joke.”    

“You…”    

The corner of Yan Can’s mouth twitched. He was very angry and cursed, but he stopped himself.    

He knew that Zhou Kuang was right. Moreover, if it was not for the two of them making a move in time, he might not have been able to retreat unscathed.    

From this point of view, the two of them could be considered to have saved him once.    

Thinking up to this point, Yan Can sighed heavily and said, “They shouldn’t have died here. It was all because of my greed.”    

The Ice Phoenix Fairy heaved a long sigh and said, “Elder Yan, you don’t have to blame yourself too much. Back then, the decision to enter the lava lake was made by all of us, and it was not your responsibility alone.”    

“Sigh.”    

When Yan Can heard this, he heaved a long sigh and remained silent for a long time.    

But at least, he felt a little better in his heart.    

After a pause, the Ice Phoenix Fairy said, “Since things have come to this, let’s first discuss what we should do in the future.”    

Zhou Kuang nodded as well. “That’s right. Yan Can, let’s split the Undying Flame Crystals first. How many do you have?”    

Upon hearing this, Yan Can’s expression darkened, and he was a bit displeased.    

However, this was a serious matter, and it was also something that both sides had agreed on beforehand.    

He pondered for a moment before saying, “I have four pieces on me. I used up one of them to attack the Flame Beast King, and I originally had five pieces.”    

As he spoke, he spread out his right hand, and four pieces of Undying Flame Crystals appeared.    

Suddenly, the temperature within the entire barrier rose to a terrifying degree.    

Upon seeing this, Yan Can hurriedly used his flame magic to cover the four pieces of Undying Flame Crystals: only then did he calm down.    

“I have two pieces.” Fairy Ice Phoenix spread out her right hand, and two pieces of Undying Flame Crystals showed up.    

When Zhou Kuang saw this, he clapped his hands and said, “Ha, there are a total of six pieces. According to what we agreed on earlier, we each split three pieces, and it is just right.”    

As he spoke, he raised his brows and looked at Yan Can.    

Yan Can’s expression was gloomy, and he was very reluctant to give up. He firmly held onto the four pieces of Undying Flame Crystal in his hands.    

He was truly unwilling to give up a piece of it.    

After all, these four pieces of Undying Flame Crystal were something that his fellow sect members had risked their lives to find.    

However, one could not go back on their words. Since they had agreed on it, they had to keep their word.    

Thinking up to here, Yan Can sighed. “Take it.”    

He split out a piece of Undying Flame Crystal and threw it to the other party.    

The eyes of the Ice Phoenix Fairy lit up as she received it. After taking a glance at it, she said, “Thank you.”    

“What’s there to thank me for? We’ve already agreed on this. Entering the lava lake is indeed filled with dangers. In terms of numbers, the number of people that died in your sect is even greater than mine.”    

Yan Can said in a low voice.    

It was indeed so. If the group of rogue cultivators were included, the number of people that died in the Ice Phoenix Fairy’s side was even greater.    

Yan Can could only console himself in this way, and he had no other choice.    

“…” The two rogue cultivators.    

“…” The two cultivators of the Demon God Hall.    

The four of them glanced at each other, and they didn’t dare make a sound. They were clearly able to sense the resentment on Yan Can’s body, and it was extremely heavy.    

When the Ice Phoenix and Zhou Kuang saw this, they both heaved a sigh of relief.    

It seemed like Yan Can had already accepted the fact that he’d suffered heavy losses. This was good as well.    

“What do you intend to do next?” Zhou Kuang asked.    

Yan Can thought for a moment when he heard this, and then he said, “We’ve reaped quite a great harvest this time. So long as we’re able to return to the sect smoothly, then the number of people that died or were injured is something that we can accept.”    

It was true. Besides these three pieces of Indestructible Flame Crystals, he had over ten Fire Spirit Fruits, and it could be said that he’d reaped a great harvest.    

So long as he was able to leave smoothly, then these sacrifices were worth it.    

It was just that he was truly unwilling in his heart. Obviously, there wouldn’t be such heavy casualties, yet because of his carelessness, so many people had died or been injured.    

“Yes.” The Ice Phoenix nodded.    

Suddenly, Yan Can changed the topic, “Why do you think that Flame Beast King that is hiding beneath the lava lake did not chase after us?”    

They did not flee very far, only leaving the boundaries of the Earth Flame Absolute Valley, only a thousand miles away.    

They had stayed in this place for several months, yet they did not see any signs of the Flame Beast King chasing after them.    

In other words, the Flame Beast King did not leave the Earth Flame Absolute Valley. Although they did not know the reason, it was indeed not leaving.    

For a time, Yan Can had a thought in his heart, wanting to return and investigate.    

Hearing this, Zhou Kuang's eyes widened, and he said in surprise, “Hey, Yan Can, what do you want to do?”    

“Return to the Earth Flame Absolute Valley and see what exactly happened,” Yan Can said in a deep voice.    

Zhou Kuang had a displeased expression, and he scolded, “Are you crazy? Do you want to die?”    

“Yeah, it's really too dangerous. Elder Yan, please think twice,” Fairy Ice Phoenix said in a deep voice, advising.    

Yan Can had a strong obsession in his heart, and his gaze was deep.    

“My fellow disciples all died miserably in the lava lake. I really can't accept it. If I don't see it with my own eyes, I won't be able to rest easy. Please.”    

Seeing this, Fairy Ice Phoenix and Zhou Kuang looked at each other, and both of them frowned, feeling very troubled.    

After all, no one knew what would happen if they approached the Earth Flame Absolute Valley at this time.    

The Flame Beast King that they encountered earlier was too terrifying. With the strength of everyone present, not a single person could resist it.    

Yan Can’s request was too difficult.    

Chapter 41 – The Greatest of All