That step was no longer something that mere energy accumulation could achieve. It required a complete comprehension of one’s own ultimate energy, a deeper resonance with the laws of nature, and a transformative opportunity akin to a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.
Even so, there was no denying that Jared’s strength had undergone a cataclysmic change. His chaotic celestial energy had multiplied several times over, and its quality had reached an unimaginable level.
As it circulated, faint traces of Chaotic True Flame surged, possessing both the domineering force to incinerate all things and the vitality to nurture life, carrying with it a supreme aura capable of commanding all fires in the heavens.
He even sensed that a casual strike of his celestial energy could rival the full-force attack of a cultivator in the Beginner Phase of the Heavenly Immortal Realm.
Jared’s physical body, completely purified by the Chaotic Law Fire from within, had undergone a total transformation.
Beneath his skin, faint flows of chaotic jade light circulated; his bones were crystalline as chaotic crystal; his blood shimmered with gold and fiery hues; his internal organs had been tempered as if forged from divine metal, forming a self-sustaining cycle brimming with vitality.
With just his body, he could withstand attacks from Middle-Phase Heavenly Immortal Realm cultivators’ magical items without fear. His soul had also grown and ascended like never before.
On top of that, his spiritual sense now easily covered a thousand-mile radius. He could hear the breathing of flames, see the patterns of spiritual energy, and touch the strands of Heavenly Law.
At the turn of a thought, countless inspirations regarding fire techniques and chaotic derivations sprang forth, as if he could create myriad laws with a single intention. Most importantly, Jared’s mastery of the Chaotic Law Fire had reached a new level.
The Chaotic Fire Lotus above his head, now fully condensed and slowly rotating, was not only a manifestation of his nascent power but also the nascent form of a weapon of infinite potential.
With a thought, the lotus could spew Chaotic True Flame to burn mountains and boil seas; evolve into a myriad-fire barrier of unparalleled defense; assist him in comprehending fire-related laws and accelerating cultivation; and even subtly resonate with and exert control over the Blazefire Secret Realm itself.
Jared slowly opened his eyes. A fleeting vision of the chaos of creation and the birth and death of myriad flames flashed in his pupils before returning to deep, serene calm.
With a slight movement of his mind, the Chaotic Fire Lotus above his head transformed into a streak of light, sinking into his elixir field and floating within the ocean of chaotic celestial energy, becoming the new core of his strength.
He surveyed the legacy void, still flowing with endless flame runes, and solemnly bowed toward the Chaotic Light Origin at its center.
The light flickered slightly, as if responding. Gradually, its radiance retracted and finally condensed into a fist-sized crystal—neither metal nor jade—its surface etched with flowing chaotic flame patterns as it slowly floated into Jared’s hand.
The crystal was warm to the touch but weighed like a mountain. Inside, it seemed to contain a miniature chaotic sea of fire. It was both a token of inheritance and a key to partial control of the Blazefire Secret Realm.
Without further ado, Jared carefully stored it. He knew the inheritance of power was complete, and it was time to leave and see what was happening outside.
However, just as he prepared to retrace his steps out of the crystal tower, a faint yet extraordinarily sharp warning pierced his newly stabilized and strengthened soul, like an ice needle stabbing in.
It did not come from within the secret realm but from the distant outside, in the direction of Mystic Sky Sword Sect.
At the same time, the faint chaotic celestial energy mark he had left on Clara for tracking purposes sent violent fluctuations and a clear signal of danger.
Meanwhile, the sword-shaped communication charm gifted by Linden Cloudridge at his waist vibrated and heated wildly, nearly exploding.
Jared’s expression darkened instantly. His spiritual sense swept through the crystal tower toward the entrance of the secret realm.
Clara’s aura was unstable; her face anxious as she spoke into the communication charm. Paxton, Gavin, Yvette, and the others had gathered around her, all with grave expressions.
What has happened?
Is Mystic Sky Sword Sect in danger? And judging by the situation, it is no small matter! Jared’s figure blurred, and in an instant, he vanished from within the crystal tower.
