This is an independent space, where the surface appears to be scorching lava, but inside, it is a different world, with high mountains, waterfalls, grasslands, and streams, all resembling a paradise on earth.
"Truly a wondrous place," Xiao Yan muttered to himself, floating in the sky and gazing at the scene below. The spiritual energy here seemed to be extremely dense, which was quite remarkable.
"Come over here!"
At this moment, the elderly voice sounded again. Xiao Yan followed the voice and saw that on a towering mountain peak ahead, the Sacred Spirit Fire had quietly retracted its brilliant wings, and in front of it stood an elderly figure.
Xiao Yan was startled and quickly flew over.
"Senior!"
Xiao Yan respectfully bowed to the old man. The old man had fiery red hair that looked very graceful. Xiao Yan guessed that this must be the image left by the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires.
"There's no need for such formalities. Speaking of which, you and I have a connection, as you have cultivated the Flame Decree," the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires casually waved his hand and said with a smile.
"Senior knows the Flame Decree?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart trembled, his eyes full of shock. The Flame Decree was originally given to him by Medicine Elder, and even the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha did not know who created the Flame Decree.
After coming to the Great Thousand World, no one knew about the terrifying cultivation technique of the Flame Decree. But he never expected that the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires of the Sacred Fire Heavenly Palace would know about the Flame Decree, and he must also know its origin.
Seeing Xiao Yan's surprised expression, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires seemed to understand what he was thinking and smiled indifferently. "I don't know who created the Flame Decree, but I have also cultivated it."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was even more astonished. The Flame Decree had actually been cultivated by someone else.
Seeing the change in Xiao Yan's expression, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires continued, "Back then, I obtained the Flame Decree unintentionally in a certain relic. After obtaining it, I began to cultivate its technique. Unfortunately, an old fellow came and took it from me."
"To take the Flame Decree from Senior? How powerful must that person be!" Xiao Yan's mouth dropped open in disbelief, as he knew that the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires was a super-strong expert at the Heavenly Sovereign level!
And the Heavenly Sovereign was the highest realm in the Great Thousand World. To take the Flame Decree from such a peak expert meant that the other party was also a terrifying existence.
The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires smiled helplessly, seemingly recalling the person who had taken the Flame Decree from him. "The one who took the Flame Decree from me was not a person, but the Sacred Fire!"
"Sacred Fire!?"
Xiao Yan was slightly startled. The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires continued, "This Sacred Fire is the third-ranked Ancient Emperor's Flame on the Sacred Fire List, known as the 'Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha.'"
Upon hearing the name "Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha," Xiao Yan's expression changed significantly, as he was very familiar with these four words.
Back then, he had advanced to the level of a Dou Di thanks to the inheritance of the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha. Otherwise, there would not be the Xiao Yan of today.
So, it seems that the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha obtained the Flame Decree from the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires and then came to the lower plane continent, fusing with the strange heavenly objects and异火 (strange heavenly fires) of the lower plane. But why would such a powerful expert like the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha go to the lower plane continents?
"Senior, the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha was once in the lower plane continent where I am from. I grew to my current level thanks to his inheritance. I wonder where the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha is now?" Xiao Yan respectfully asked the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires. Since receiving the inheritance of the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha, he had not encountered him again.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires was slightly surprised. He did not expect that this young man knew the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha. However, from Xiao Yan's words, it seemed that the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha had disappeared from the Great Thousand World after the great battle in ancient times, possibly going to the lower plane continent.
"It seems we have a connection. Since you have received the inheritance of that old fellow, it is fitting that you also receive my inheritance. However, that old fellow's strength has been weakened. According to rumors, the Ancient Emperor is now in the hands of a super peak race in the Great Thousand World."
"A super peak race in the Great Thousand World? What race is it?" Xiao Yan was pleasantly surprised to hear news of the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha, but he was also concerned that the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha had been captured by a powerful race in the Great Thousand World.
"The Fire Spirit Race!"
The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires calmly revealed the name of the super peak race where the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha was now.
"The Fire Spirit Race is extremely powerful, not inferior to the Sacred Fire Heavenly Palace. They are also cultivators of the fire path, and their clan has two Sacred Fires: one is the Star Fire, ranked tenth on the Sacred Fire List, and the other is the Ancient Emperor's Flame, ranked third on the Sacred Fire List!"
"The Ancient Emperor's Flame is now the clan's guardian fire. Although it has been weakened, it is not something that a few Heavenly Sovereigns can subdue. In the end, they had to call upon the Fire Spirit Ancestor of the Fire Spirit Race to subdue it."
Hearing the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires' words, Xiao Yan was already extremely shocked. It seemed that the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha he had encountered on the异火广场 (Strange Heavenly Fire Square) in the Dou Qi Continent was not just a Dou Di but at least a Heavenly Sovereign.
So, why was the Ancient Emperor Tuo Sha only at the Dou Di level on the Dou Qi Continent? As he thought about this, Xiao Yan seemed to understand something, but he quickly put this thought aside.
"The Fire Spirit Race, I, Xiao Yan, will definitely go there one day to retrieve the Ancient Emperor's Flame!" If anyone else said this, it might sound like an exaggeration, but for Xiao Yan, it might be possible. Even knowing that the Fire Spirit Race is extremely powerful, once Xiao Yan reaches an unprecedented level of strength, it might not be impossible!
The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires nodded slightly at Xiao Yan's determined expression. He knew of Xiao Yan's talent, and this young man would surely be extraordinary in the future!
Then, he got to the point and said, "I have called you here today to entrust the Sacred Fire Heavenly Palace to you. Are you willing to take charge of the Sacred Fire Heavenly Palace?"
"I, your junior, am willing!" Xiao Yan answered straightforwardly. He did not hide his thoughts about the Sacred Fire Heavenly Palace, a super-powerful force, because only by becoming stronger could he protect what he wanted to protect in the Great Thousand World.
The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires smiled lightly. This young man's straightforwardness suited him. Then he continued, "However, before that, I need you to agree to one thing!"
"Senior, please speak!" Xiao Yan said, clasping his hands.
"If you take charge of the Sacred Fire Heavenly Palace, I want you to move its influence to the Endless Continent in the far north of the Great Thousand World, and you must guard it to resist the Outsider Evil Race!" The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires said solemnly.
"The far north? The Outsider Evil Race?"
Xiao Yan's eyebrows raised in confusion. He had heard a little about the Outsider Evil Race during his travels over the past half year. They seemed to be the greatest enemy of the Great Thousand World, having once invaded the Great Thousand World, killing many strong experts and living beings, but were eventually driven out.