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A year later, he once again met the exhausted Xi Luo. It was said that this young prodigy from the Saint Spirit Mountain, with the bloodline of the Yellow Dragon Empire, had not only been eliminated in the competition for the "Holy Sigil" due to his lineage and master's influence but was also quasi-exiled and sent to the desert region for "missionary" work. The desert tribes have worshipped the Fire God since ancient times, so this appointment was no different from saying, "Don't even think about coming back for the rest of your life."

From then on, they became companions in adventure, experiencing various battles together. Xi Luo wielded a peculiar longsword capable of astonishing ice-based sword techniques. Unlike normal epic divine weapons, this sword, while possessing incredible power, had an extremely strict usage time limit. Whether fully activated or not, the immense icy power could only be unleashed for three strikes at most. After learning that the sword's power came from the forbidden curse mark crystal of the Twelve Sages, they began to search for the ruins of the Twelve Sages, attempting to uncover its mysteries.

Unfortunately, such mythical secrets were beyond the reach of a few teenagers. Naturally, they often returned with nothing to show for their efforts. Even when they finally found a likely location, they couldn't progress due to the maze and traps. It was at this time that a series of shocking developments came to their attention.

First, the werewolf lord Xuanfeng somehow easily destroyed the central hub of the desert teleportation array and severely injured two "Holy Sigil Knights." Then, one of them, the "Red Sun Knight," suddenly violated the code of a Sword Master by actively intervening in a human civil war, slaughtering members of the "Kuta Tribal Alliance," and was later mysteriously killed. The chain of bewildering events left them utterly perplexed. However, they soon learned that several factions within the "Mercenary Empire" were secretly gathering forces to compete for the position of the new "Holy Sigil" inheritor.

Fearing the emergence of a new Saint Domain butcher and resenting the idea that even a fool could inherit the "Holy Sigil," the two young Sword Masters, spurred by the fervor of youth, decided to join forces and infiltrate the Star Shattering Abyss to seize the "Ten Realms Crimson Lotus Sword."

Of course, such a reckless and suicidal plan would have surely led to their deaths. However, fortune smiled upon them, and a twist of fate delivered the divine weapon containing the "Holy Sigil" into their hands. Fortunately, the orcs played a pivotal role in diverting the overwhelming pursuit and search by the "Mercenary Empire," enabling them to flee to a secluded area in the southern Mainland. Morova, in particular, was able to focus on his cultivation, finally setting foot on the path to the Saint Domain.

Unlike Jin Luosha, who relied on numerous external forces to reach this path, Morova, who had fought through life and death, possessed a martial talent that even surpassed that of the "Flame Saint" Levis from years past. In just three months, his progress surpassed Jin Luosha's, and he even began to glimpse the source of that vast and mysterious power.

Originally, even with his talent, it would have taken him several years to break through that barrier and officially step into the Saint Domain. After all, in terms of innate talent, the "Death Knight" Black Dees, the "Tide Knight" Xian Lan, and the "Moon Knight" Carol were not far behind him.

However, another unforeseen event thrust Morova further along the path to the Saint Domain.

Just three nights ago, Morova was continuously circulating his flame power, which had already reached the peak of the Sword Master level, strengthening his body's capacity to bear and control power in preparation for the future burden of Saint Domain power. Unexpectedly, when his power thickened to a certain extent, the level-nine firebird beast "Feimi" within him suddenly mutated. A colossal flame vortex erupted within him, ravenously consuming his aura energy. Morova felt as if he was reliving the process of hatching that beast years ago. However, both he and "Feimi" had grown vastly stronger since then, especially after he became a Sword Master and established a connection with the "Stellar Sea." Thus, "Feimi" could directly draw power from the endless sea of space and energy through his body.

The absorption process lasted over three days, speeding up as it went. On the final day, the "Holy Sigil" within the "Ten Realms Crimson Lotus Sword" was also affected, slowly revealing its miraculous power. In an instant, the power connecting Morova to the "Stellar Sea" split into two, doubling the absorption speed of the flame vortex. The color shifted from crimson to azure and finally to a brilliant golden hue. No one expected that the beast's absorption of flame aura was not just a one-way consumption but also enhanced the grade and quality of Morova's original aura technique. The flames now carried an exceptionally sophisticated aura technique, almost surpassing the "Stellar Sea Boiling Flame God Descent" practiced by the "Flame Saint" Levis.

When the vortex had absorbed enough flame power, it suddenly severed the energy circuit. The two channels connected to the "Stellar Sea" lost their target and immediately fell into chaos. This situation should have been enough to cause Morova's body to explode, but at that moment, the power within him had been almost completely drained by the vortex formed by the beast, giving him ample room to maneuver. With his exceptional talent, Morova seized the opportunity, guiding the two channels back into their intended paths. In just a moment, he effortlessly crossed the threshold that had stumped countless Saint Domain seekers.

As Morova quietly enjoyed the infinite energy transforming his entire body, the beast "Feimi," having absorbed nearly boundless flames, finally completed its metamorphosis. Above Morova's head, it manifested its hundred-meter-tall form. Though still bird-like in appearance, its image had undergone a dramatic transformation. First, a head adorned with seven-colored feathers and a slender, elegant neck emerged, followed by four pairs of broad, elongated wings spreading out, almost enveloping the entire mountain range. Then came the body and claws, and finally, a long, peacock-like tail adorned with intricate flame-like stars. The entire form was ethereally elegant and majestic, radiating overwhelming power and dignity.