Chapter 0568 Flame Confrontation

Chapter 0568: Clash of Flames

Chu Binyu saw this and immediately stepped forward, shouting, "Are you trying to start something?"

The flames of the Immortal Fire Pool were usually calm. When needed, energy could be infused to make them more intense.

This gang of clan disciples, over a dozen injecting energy together, were clearly amping up the flames in the pool.

Normally, the flames of the Immortal Fire Pool weren’t too terrifying—you could tough it out.

But now, with such a massive boost, the ordeal became way worse.

"What, you blind? We’re using the Immortal Fire Pool!"

"Is there any rule forbidding us from using it?"

"It’s just punishing one person. Calling it pretty harsh if we can’t use the Immortal Fire Pool for that."

Hearing these words from the disciples, Chu Binyu’s kindly expression turned stern and furious.

"What exactly are you trying to do?" He clenched his fists, ready to smack down all these clan disciples before him.

"We’re forging weapons!" A youth laughed loudly, having indeed placed a weapon into the Immortal Fire Pool.

"Chu Binyu, you’re just a guest elder. Poking your nose where it doesn’t belong!" A man in fancy robes sneered. "Just stand aside quietly and prepare to scrape up Qin Yun’s remains. Why waste your breath?"

Guest elders had more leeway, though they held little status.

However, Chu Binyu’s strength was formidable.

"Cut it out!" Chu Binyu said coldly.

"Why? What rule forbids it? Go ahead, make a move!" A young man scoffed.

Chu Binyu suddenly waved his hand, unleashing a blast of force that knocked back the whole group.

The flames in the Immortal Fire Pool also weakened significantly.

This enraged the clan disciples.

Chu Binyu had merely shoved them off lightly, without causing harm.

This was within the Immortal Blade City. If he injured them, the elders of the clan factions would come down hard on him.

At that moment, several elders arrived.

They were all big shots from the clan factions, including both outer and inner sect elders.

Soon after, over a dozen more young disciples arrived, all from those clans.

"Keep going!" A blue-robed elder from one of the clan factions said coldly.

Though these elders were weaker than Chu Binyu, they didn’t back down.

"Stay out of our disciples’ business, Elder Chu!" The blue-robed elder spoke in a threatening tone as he stared at Chu Binyu.

"What exactly are you trying to achieve? Isn’t punishing Qin Yun for seven days enough?" Chu Binyu’s expression remained impassive, but his voice carried a hint of fury.

The elders of the clan factions stayed silent.

Now, nearly thirty clan disciples continuously poured energy into the Celestial Flame Pool, amplifying the flames.

The flames surged suddenly, reaching several meters high, revealing Qin Yun's shoulders and above while his lower body remained engulfed in fire.

These flames were extremely fierce, and Qin Yun now felt excruciating heat.

He could only channel all his energy to protect himself from being burned.

Chu Binyu looked at Qin Yun, who was hanging there, his expression tense with fury as he wanted to fly over.

"If you save Qin Yun, he won’t complete this punishment and won’t be able to enter Sacred Blade City," the blue-robed elder snapped coldly.

Chu Binyu seemed to understand their intention—to prevent Qin Yun from entering Sacred Blade City.

Qin Yun, now consumed by the flames, could no longer endure and let out a cry of agony.

"Qin Yun, can you hold on? If not, forget about entering Sacred Blade City for now. Wait for another opportunity!" Chu Binyu asked anxiously, seeing Qin Yun in pain.

"I can hold on!" Qin Yun gritted his teeth. "I won’t let these scheming rats succeed!"

Admiration flickered in Chu Binyu’s eyes as he nodded. "Good! You must persevere!"

The disciples present silently cursed the clan disciples for putting Qin Yun through such torment.

Witnessing Qin Yun’s indomitable will, they were deeply moved and silently admired him.

It was awe-inspiring that Qin Yun could withstand such intense flames, a testament to his sheer power.

The elders of the clan factions had suspected Qin Yun was wearing Dao Artifact armor, but now they could see his upper body was stripped bare, his clothes burned away.

His entire body was cloaked in flames!

At this moment, someone noticed a black shroud covering Qin Yun’s body.

"It’s black flames!"

"Could it be a Darkflame Martial Soul?"

"It must be real! This mysterious black fire is truly powerful—it can resist such fierce flames!"

The crowd murmured in awe upon seeing it.

The black flames released by Qin Yun cloaked his body like armor.

This was Ling Yuner controlling the Ming Yang Martial Soul, unleashing the strongest Ming Yang Flame through the Nine Life Seals.

Chu Binyu was also exhilarated and said, "Qin Yun, endure this, and you’ll become an outer sect disciple! With your strength, you’ll surely secure abundant resources! Reaching the Spirit Martial Stage is just around the corner!"

Hearing this, the elders of the clan factions went pale before quickly stepping forward and pouring their energy into the Celestial Flame Pool.

Roar!

After several Martial Kings infused their energy, the flames in the pool surged fiercely, reaching over ten meters high.

Now, Qin Yun was swallowed entirely!

"You cowards, just wait!" Qin Yun roared furiously. "Estate Master, which clans do those elders belong to?"

"The Yang Clan, the Dragon Clan, and the Tian Clan!" Chu Binyu replied, his heart filled with worry as he saw the flames intensify. "Qin Yun, maybe you should stand down for now!"

The other disciples all felt filled with pity, knowing full well that those clan factions were dead set on blocking Qin Yun from entering Divine Armament City.

"Manor Lord, help me contact Elder Hu Jingxian from Demonmoon Island. I want her to reissue the bounty notice!"

"I will use the Golden Ape Totem to put a price on the heads of the three clan leaders in Proudstar Province!"

Qin Yun's furious voice boomed out from within the sea of flames.

The square was enveloped in sweltering heat, yet everyone drew sharp breaths.

Qin Yun was dead serious about using the Golden Ape Totem to put a price on the heads of the three clan leaders.

It was well known that powerful Runes Masters had the greatest demand for totems. Even Mystic Rune Masters sought to collect more totem runes. The Golden Ape Totem was a prized artifact. Surely, some Mystic Rune Masters would desire it!

The faces of the clan disciples and elders fell.

"Qin Yun, rest assured, I will definitely help you contact Elder Hu!" Chu Binyu was anxious to convince Qin Yun to abandon this punishment and stay out of Divine Armament City for now.

But Qin Yun was stubborn—the more the clan factions tried to stop him, the more determined he was to enter.

"Qin Yun, a guy like you should just give up on entering Divine Armament City! You aren’t fit to walk with us!" shouted one clan disciple.

"You are an enemy of our Dragon Clan! We will never let you enter Divine Armament City!"

"Our Yang Clan has lost enough kin to your hands. If you enter, you will surely threaten us!"

"Qin Yun, after being burned for seven days, even if you don’t die, you’ll be severely injured. It’ll take decades for you to recover!"

The members of the clan factions all pressed him to give up his attempt to enter.

"You sons of— don’t think you’ll succeed!" Qin Yun’s furious roar echoed out. "Manor Lord, help me record the names of these old bastards!"

Recording their names could only mean putting a price on them!

If the Golden Ape Totem were used as a reward, they would be dead men walking.

This forced the elders to pull back their energy, as continuing would only reduce Qin Yun to ashes.

If they went too far, the rival faction would surely use this incident against them.

The flames dwindled sharply.

Qin Yun’s upper body became visible again, though the fire still licked hungrily at him.

Only the clan disciples continued to feed energy into the flames.

At that moment, a willowy and delicate young girl hurried over, carrying a bottle.

Seeing her arrival, many young men perked up.

"Isn’t that Liu Jingmeng?"

"What is she doing here?"

"So pretty and cute, I really want to touch her face!"

"Gorgeous as a goddess, and she's a Runes Master at the Spirit Martial Realm... such extraordinary talent!"

Upon seeing Liu Jingmeng arrive, everyone burst into praise.

The clan disciples also grinned widely, their gazes fixed on the approaching Liu Jingmeng.

"Little Sis, why so glum? What's wrong? Big Bro’s got you!"

"Tell me what's up, I'll definitely assist you!"

"Little Sis, don't be upset. If you need help, just say so."

The group of clan disciples, knowing Liu Jingmeng was exceptionally innocent and naive, faked smiles and empty promises.

They all sought to win her affection, for marrying such a prodigious talent would save them decades of hard work.

"Really? You can help me?" Liu Jingmeng clutched the bottle, a small smile forming as she eagerly asked.

"Shoot, what’s up?" a youth inquired.

"The flames here are too strong. Can you make them smaller?" Liu Jingmeng pointed at the Immortal Fire Pool, her eyebrows pinched in worry as she asked softly.

The clan disciples froze in shock.

Liu Jingmeng had come here unexpectedly—to help Qin Yun.

"Well... we're forging weapons, and it's quite important, so we can't!" A youth, noticing the elders' expressions, quickly replied.

The other clan disciples also jumped in, claiming it was impossible, as preventing Qin Yun from entering the Immortal Fire Pool was their main goal.

Liu Jingmeng huffed, muttering angrily, "Total liars! You said you'd help but can't! Just stop forging weapons, isn't that simple?"

Unaware they were targeting Qin Yun, she genuinely believed they were refining weapons.

"You're all liars. I won't talk to you anymore!" With another huff, she sprang forward in a flash and dashed toward the Immortal Fire Pool.

Liu Jingmeng had actually entered—and reached Qin Yun's side!