Published at 8th of July 2025 7:15 am

Chapter 504 Divine Flame Pool

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Nie Li assumed the guise of Ancestor Crimson Serpent and stood confidently before the gates of the Fire Spiritual Hall.

"Who dares intrude upon the Fire Spiritual Hall?" A cold snort rang out, followed by the sharp whistle of rushing wind.

Two figures appeared in a flash, landing before Nie Li and blocking his path. They scanned him from head to toe.

They were gatekeepers of the Demon God Sect. One had the savage head of a wild boar and gripped a bone club, the form of a pig demon beast. The other resembled a chicken demon beast, holding a dung fork and glaring at Nie Li with small, vicious eyes.

Both radiated the oppressive aura of the Heavenly Fate Realm.

Regarded as the strongest among the Three Demonic Sects, its disciples were known for their arrogance regardless of cultivation.

Nie Li frowned. "You two don't recognize me?"

However, after examining their humanoid forms more closely, he understood the issue and promptly adjusted his transformation accordingly.

When he fully adopted the appearance of Ancestor Crimson Serpent, his body grew burly and imposing, radiating the proper presence.

"Y-You're Crimson Serpent?! Weren't you sent to guard a Tiny World?" one of them asked, visibly stunned.

"You're back from your mission? Do you have a transfer order?" The two demon beasts exchanged startled glances. Recognition flickered in their eyes, but they still held onto their aloof tone.

Though all three served as outer disciples of the Demon God Sect, the sect assigned the two gatekeepers to guard the Fire Spiritual Hall's entrance while it exiled Ancestor Crimson Serpent to a distant Tiny World. To them, it was as good as banishment.

Nie Li was momentarily surprised. He hadn't expected that returning from such a mission would require a formal transfer order. But a glint of cunning flashed in his eyes; he had already come up with a plan.

"Transfer order? I've returned on urgent sect business!" Nie Li barked. "Step aside! Can you two bear the consequences if you delay important matters?"

He snorted coldly and unleashed a burst of aura. A violent storm of energy surged toward the two demon beasts, instantly suffocating them with its force.

He had already reached the Dao of Dragon Realm. Even a trace of his aura shattered their arrogance.

"Y-You've broken through to the Heavenly Star Realm?" Their expressions twisted in shock the moment they sensed the depth of his cultivation.

In the Demon God Sect, the Heavenly Fate Realm was the lowest tier for outer disciples, who were often bullied and dismissed. But stepping into the Heavenly Star Realm was a turning point. One could become an inner disciple, even a deacon, gaining significant authority and influence.

Someone like Ancestor Crimson Serpent, newly ascended to the Heavenly Star Realm, could easily have them executed with a single command.

"That's right," Nie Li said with a proud snort, tilting his chin upward.

The Demon God Sect adhered strictly to the law of the jungle—strength reigned supreme. The more power one had, the higher their worth. Since the sect had stationed Ancestor Crimson Serpent outside for so long, others likely hadn't heard about his breakthrough yet.

"Lord Crimson Serpent, forgive us! We didn't recognize you!" the two gatekeepers cried out in unison. Trembling, they dropped to their knees and kowtowed.

Nie Li gave a cold snort and flew straight into the mountain without sparing them a glance.

The two demon beasts stayed frozen until they saw him disappear from view. Only then did they dare to breathe again, wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads.

"What the hell? The Crimson Serpent broke through after being stuck in some backwater Tiny World for over a century. What kind of absurd luck is that?" the wild boar demon muttered, still shaken.

"Quiet! Do you want to die?" the chicken demon hissed, covering his partner's mouth with his wing. His eyes darted nervously around. If Ancestor Crimson Serpent had heard them, who knew how gruesome their deaths would've been?

Whoosh!

Nie Li soared over a boundless mountain range, ancient buildings nestled among the peaks like scattered jewels.

"Nie Li, was it that easy to get in?" Yu Yan asked with a trace of astonishment, hiding behind him as she curiously scanned their surroundings.

The Demon God Sect was known as the strongest among the Three Demonic Sects, far surpassing even the Six Divine Sects. People claimed it was heavily fortified, but Nie Li entered with little resistance.

"Hehe, that's because I'm using Ancestor Crimson Serpent's body and his aura," Nie Li replied with a grin. "If it were any outsider trying this, they would have triggered the sect's defensive array, even if they managed to fool those two idiots at the gate. Not even a Martial Ancestor could break through so easily."

Yu Yan nodded thoughtfully. Looking up, she sensed faint currents of searing energy flowing between the mountains and sky.

"Let's check out the Fire Spiritual Hall's trade center first," Nie Li said, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "I've heard it's the strongest among the six palaces. There should be treasures worth the effort."

He would never forget how Holy Son Li Huo of the Fire Spiritual Hall attacked the Divine Feathers Sect in his past life, shattering their Soul Hall. In that battle, the holy son displayed overwhelming power.

Rumors claimed that the Fire Spiritual Hall housed many hidden treasures, and it was those very treasures that allowed Holy Son Li Huo to rise as the brightest prodigy in the Demon God Sect.

In this life, Nie Li had no intention of allowing Li Huo to flourish again.

Now that he had finally arrived at the Fire Spiritual Hall, there was no way he would leave empty-handed, especially not when he came intending to gather information.

Deep within the mountain range lay a cluster of bustling buildings, a central hub where countless disciples had gathered. Each one radiated killing intent so dense it almost seemed tangible.

The Demon Beast Clan practiced survival of the fittest. Not only did they battle the Six Divine Sects, but they also frequently fought among themselves, just as Wu Yazi had once slain several disciples of the Fire Spiritual Hall.

"Did you hear? Geniuses from the other palaces managed to secure spots in this opening of the Divine Flame Pool."

"What?! But the Divine Flame Pool is a secret realm of our Fire Spiritual Hall! Why should outsiders benefit from it?"

"Exactly! We barely have enough places for our people."

"You're behind on the news. The Six Divine Sects have grown too quickly. The higher-ups are worried we'll fall behind, so they've started promoting inter-palace exchanges, even opening previously sealed secret realms."

Overhearing the heated discussions, Nie Li's eyes sparkled.

"The Divine Flame Pool!" he muttered in excitement.

Legends claimed the site could awaken ancestral power in demon beast bloodlines, unlocking their full potential. More importantly, it also had powerful effects on demon spirits.

In his past life, Nie Li had only heard of it, but he never had the chance to witness it himself. Now that the opportunity was here, how could he miss it? If he could undergo the Divine Flame Pool's baptism, the power of his three demon spirits would skyrocket.

"You're right! The Divine Flame Pool is our sacred treasure! Why should we let others enjoy it, especially those from the Thunder and Water Spiritual Halls?" Nie Li exclaimed, descending from above with an indignant expression. "What if they awaken their ancestral power too? Wouldn't that hand them the advantage?"

"Wait—who are you?" someone asked, frowning as they turned toward him.

"I'm Ancestor Crimson Serpent, an outer disciple of the Fire Spiritual Hall," Nie Li said, cupping his hands respectfully.

"Outer disciple?" one sneered with disdain. "What gives you the right to join our conversation?"

"Do you think an outer disciple like you can even dream of entering the Divine Flame Pool?"

The surrounding disciples all looked at Nie Li with scorn. They were prodigies of the Fire Spiritual Hall, each one at least at the Heavenly Star Realm, with some already having reached the Heavenly Axis Realm. To them, an outer disciple like Nie Li was no more than an insect.

"I might be an outer disciple," Nie Li replied with firm conviction, "but every disciple has to protect the sect when it's in danger."

To his surprise, his words sparked a flicker of respect in the eyes of the surrounding disciples. Their mockery faded into thoughtful silence.

Taking advantage of this shift, Nie Li subtly steered the conversation and successfully gleaned valuable information about the Divine Flame Pool.

The Divine Flame Pool was located deep within the mountain range of the Fire Spiritual Hall. That site helped the hall reach its peak among the six spiritual halls. With it, they could continually produce powerful prodigies who suppressed the growth of rival halls.

But this time, the situation was different.

The sect had also granted top talents from the other five spiritual halls access to the Divine Flame Pool. Although the number of spots was limited, those selected were the elite of their respective sects. If they gained too much power from the pool, they might one day threaten Holy Son Li Huo's dominance within the Demon God Sect.

Currently, the elders were grooming Holy Son Li Huo to succeed him as the next leader of the sect.

This revelation struck Nie Li like a bolt of lightning, and a memory from his past life suddenly surfaced.

Back then, it was right after Li Huo succeeded Mu Yue as sect master that he launched a brutal attack on the Divine Feathers Sect. His meteoric rise started when he obtained an ancient inheritance hidden within the Demon God Sect's secret realm. He awakened the Flameblood Ancestor Soul through that inheritance, gaining the foundation to break into the Martial Ancestor Realm.

Nie Li began to suspect that Li Huo had acquired that very inheritance from the Divine Flame Pool.

The realization sent a chill down his spine.

He had to stop Li Huo from claiming the inheritance, no matter the cost.

Based on the information he'd gathered, the Divine Flame Pool's inheritance cycle typically lasted for three months. And it had already been open for a whole month. That meant Li Huo was dangerously close to completing it.

A sense of urgency surged within Nie Li. He had to act fast and find a way to slip out before it was too late.

"Dear?" A sultry voice whispered beside him, and a soft, curvaceous body suddenly pressed up against his side, catching him off guard.

Nie Li turned in surprise.

A stunningly seductive demoness now clung to his arm. She wore a tight-fitting snakeskin gown that accentuated every curve. Her eyes sparkled with charm, she had painted her lips a glossy red, and she spoke with an affectionate tone.

"Dear, when did you come back to the sect?" she asked joyfully. "Why didn't you come home first?"

"What?" Nie Li instinctively pulled his hand away, his face a mix of confusion and alarm.

The snake demoness pouted with mock hurt. "Don't tell me… You married a bunch of demonesses while you were away and forgot all about me?"

She leaned even closer, her warm body pressed firmly against his. Her eyes shimmered with playful resentment as if they belonged to a wronged lover.

As her warmth pressed into his arm, Nie Li almost suffered a nosebleed. His thoughts instantly went to Lu Piao's wild theories. Did Ancestor Crimson Serpent have a harem of sultry demonesses waiting back home?

But even if that were true… what was he supposed to do about it now?

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