Published at 8th of July 2025 7:15 am

Chapter 505 Divine Flame Pool (2)

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"Lu Piao jinxed it..." Nie Li muttered, his face darkening as cold sweat trickled down his spine. The sight of the enchanting demoness sent a chill down his spine.

"Woah!" Several disciples from the Fire Spiritual Hall exclaimed, their eyes lighting up as they caught sight of her.

There was no denying her beauty—striking features, a serpentine waist, and a voluptuous figure that curved in all the right places. She was the very embodiment of a seductive demoness.

"Brother, is she your demoness?" one disciple asked, stepping forward with his gaze fixed on her alluring form. Drool dripped from the corner of his lips as his eyes refused to look away.

Nie Li found himself at a complete loss for words.

According to Ancestor Crimson Serpent's memories, he had indeed taken wives and concubines. That was why Nie Li carefully avoided the ancestor's dwelling. Yet, against all odds, he'd bumped into one in the middle of the street.

"Hahaha! Not only do you possess great knowledge, but it seems love has also smiled upon you!" one disciple said with a hearty laugh, pounding his chest. In a loud voice, he declared, "You're my brother from now on! Come find me if you ever run into trouble in the Fire Spiritual Hall!"

The other disciples nodded eagerly, thumping their chests in agreement. No one expected an outer disciple to bring such a breathtaking demoness. In their eyes, it was practically a waste, and they immediately resolved to befriend him.

With a gloomy expression, Nie Li muttered a few polite responses before leaving the marketplace, the demoness clinging tightly to his arm. He dared not linger—who knew what chaos might erupt if he stayed?

As they walked, the demoness pressed herself against him, her soft body snug against his side. The heat from her touch made Nie Li's scalp prickle, causing goose bumps to rise instantly across his skin.

"Dear, I missed you so much while you were gone. Let's hurry back and get to business," she whispered into his ear, her breath fragrant and warm.

Her voice oozed seduction, her gaze filled with unrestrained lust, as if she wanted to devour him whole. She gently trailed her fingers across his chest, sending a jolt through him that made him leap several meters into the air.

Nie Li still couldn't get used to the demon clan's openness. That a woman could get so handsy in broad daylight left him utterly flustered.

"Dear, what's wrong?" the demoness asked, lowering her head bashfully and twiddling her fingers. "You used to be all over me whenever you came back. Why are you so distant now? Or… do you have someone else?"

Nie Li's head began to ache after hearing what the woman said.

If it had been any other demon, Nie Li would've smacked them to death by now. But facing such a delicate woman, he didn't know what to do.

Rolling his eyes and scrambling for a solution, he said hurriedly, "Of course not. I just remembered something urgent. Head back to the cave first."

"What could be more important than what we're supposed to do?" she pouted, stepping in to embrace him. "Besides, you're always quick about it—it won't take long."

Panicked, Nie Li released a burst of demonic energy, causing the demoness to stumble backward.

Instead of anger, her eyes lit up in surprise. "Dear, you made a breakthrough?"

"That's right!" Nie Li said hastily. "I just returned to the sect after breaking through, and I haven't reported in yet. You go on ahead. I'll find you once I'm done."

Before she could say more, Nie Li turned and shot into the sky like an arrow, fleeing as fast as he could.

The demoness watched his figure vanish into the clouds, her voice dreamy and full of joy. "I didn't expect dear to break through. He must be even stronger now... I'd better go prepare so he can enjoy himself properly."

She flew back to her cave dwelling, humming happily.

High in the sky, Nie Li wiped the cold sweat from his brow. That was too close, and he had nearly lost his composure entirely. If he'd gotten entangled with that demoness, Lu Piao would never let him hear the end of it.

"Hahaha! Nie Li, that demoness, had quite the figure. Why didn't you enjoy it?" Yu Yan's teasing voice rang out as she appeared beside him.

"Don't worry, I won't tell Ziyun and the others..." she added with a chuckle. Then she leaned in and whispered into his ear, "You know, demonesses can shrink and expand their bodies however they like."

She wore a translucent gauze robe. Though she'd shrunk her size, her figure was fuller than ever, her long, slender legs catching Nie Li's attention.

Nie Li nearly had a nosebleed. He forced a sheepish grin. "Yu Yan, cut it out."

Seeing him flustered to the point he looked ready to dig a hole and hide in it, Yu Yan giggled gleefully. "Alright, alright, I'll stop. Are we heading to the Divine Flame Pool now?"

Nie Li's expression grew solemn. "Yes. It's rumored that the Divine Flame Pool contains immense power. In his past life, Li Huo received his inheritance and used it to ascend to the Martial Ancestor Realm, becoming the master of the Demon God Sect. Now that we've stumbled upon this opportunity, we have to stop him."

"But hasn't the pool already been opened?" Yu Yan asked, frowning.

"It remains open for three months. Only one month has passed so far. Besides, there's been no news, which means Li Huo likely hasn't acquired the legacy yet," Nie Li explained.

"Let's hurry, then," Yu Yan said eagerly.

The two cloaked themselves in void concealment and flew toward the depths of the Fire Spiritual Hall.

According to their intelligence, the Divine Flame Pool was hidden deep within the mountain range behind the hall. As they soared closer, the fire elemental energy in the air grew denser. With Yu Yan's assistance, they locked onto a specific mountain range and hovered above a secluded valley.

At a glance, the valley looked unremarkable. But as they descended, they felt a wave of scorching heat roll outward. The air shimmered and warped in response to the intensity.

"What terrifying fire laws. Is the Divine Flame Pool in that valley?" Yu Yan asked, her expression growing solemn.

Though ordinary flames couldn't touch her, she even felt a sense of danger from the energy radiating here.

"This should be the place," Nie Li said, scanning the area. His gaze settled on a cave at the valley's rear. The searing heat flowing from it was unmistakable—this was where the Divine Flame Pool lay.

At the same time, a host of Fire Spiritual Hall experts stood guard throughout the valley. Anyone who tried to enter would have to get past them.

"This could be a problem…" Nie Li muttered, rubbing his chin.

With so many guards, how could they sneak in unnoticed?

Just then, he squinted and turned toward an approaching figure.

That guy? It was the same tiger demon from the market, the one who'd sworn brotherhood over a single misunderstanding.

"What's he doing here?" Nie Li wondered, flying over with a new plan forming in his mind.

Mid-air, he intercepted the tiger demon, startling him.

"Brother Xiao Hu, what brings you here?" Nie Li asked with a friendly smile. His eyes fell to the compass-like box in Xiao Hu's hands. "And what's that you're carrying?"

"Oh, this is a batch of Fire Spiritual Crystals," the tiger demon replied. "They're used to maintain the hall's array. With new disciples joining from other sects, we've been using them up fast. Lord Xuanming sent me to deliver more. But hey, what about that fine lady from earlier? Don't see her around today."

He glanced around, visibly disappointed that he couldn't see the demoness anywhere.

"I was just passing by," Nie Li replied, eyes glinting with mischief. "But there are a lot of guards ahead, Brother Xiao Hu. Be careful—they might stop you."

"Hahaha! I've got an official token. They wouldn't dare," the tiger demon boasted. "Brother Crimson Serpent, I'll head in first. I'll visit your cave later for a drink!"

He turned to fly toward the valley, but before he could take another step, Nie Li struck the back of his head, knocking him out cold.

Nie Li swiftly stowed the unconscious demon into the Myriad Miles Rivers and Mountains Painting. Then, carrying the crystal box, he confidently flew down toward the valley.

The moment he descended, the guards grew alert, scanning him carefully.

"What's your business here?" one of them barked coldly.

"By Lord Xuanming's orders, I've come to deliver these Fire Spiritual Crystals," Nie Li said in a flattering tone, holding up the official token.

The guard picked up the token, examined it, and nodded in response. "You may pass."

With a respectful bow, Nie Li stepped into the cave.

Rumble!

A deep roar echoed as a wave of searing heat surged outward, wrapping around him like an inferno. The intense temperature prickled his skin and made his hair stand on end.

"What terrifying heat…" Nie Li muttered, his eyes scanning the glowing walls.

Crimson runes pulsed like molten lava along the cave walls, casting an ominous glow.

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