I tricked you into thinking you had the makings of an emperor, but you actually did it?

The calamity and flames continued to burn in the sky, refusing to dissipate.

Hua Li returned to the Hua family's giant ship and shouted towards the Ten Thousand Mountains: "This is the consequence of sinners forcibly breaking into the sacred mountain. Open your eyes and see clearly."

In the mountains, the sinners did not react much. Due to the deliberate division among the four major families, they did not develop a sense of identity as people from the lower realm.

Some callous people, seeing Shen Ming's failure, were not only indifferent but also harbored a sliver of hope.

Some cynical people secretly cheered, such as Wei Yifan, who tipped them off.

"This is what happens when you pretend."

Wei Yifan climbed the sacred mountain, found the Hua family, and presented them with the collected divine resources, indicating that they were the ones who first informed him of the situation.

“Indeed, this is the mindset of someone seeking redemption. Go in,” the Hua family member praised.

Originally, the divine source was only enough for Wei Yifan to enter the sacred mountain, but now it is enough for all five people.

Apart from Mu Yao, the other three were very excited.

Wei Yifan straightened his chest, feeling that he had done the right thing.

"I won't go in, you guys go ahead."

Mu Yao shook her head and left the group.

She was rescued because of Shen Ming. Although she didn't know the name of that senior brother, the blazing fire above the sacred mountain was so dazzling.

"Are you starting to act all high and mighty now?"

Wei Yifan couldn't hold back his anger and said in a deep voice, "He flew across the sky, and everyone in the mountains could see him. Even if I hadn't reported it, someone else would have."

Mu Yao didn't want to argue with him, so she just walked away.

"Hmph, let's go, we'll do it ourselves!!"

Filled with intense longing, Wei Yifan and his companions set foot on the sacred mountain.

The trials in the sacred mountain were not as difficult as they had imagined, after all, they had already handed over so much divine essence.

In the end, after a series of close calls, the four of them found the Four Spirit Spring deep in the mountains.

At the spring's source, clear spring water gurgles forth and gathers in a small but exquisite stone pool, where the water displays a clear, light blue hue.

Soaking in the spring water will wash away the ash and miasma on your body, preventing you from being attacked by natural disasters and fires, and ensuring you don't suffer the same fate as that person in heaven.

Without taking off their clothes, the four of them jumped in one after another.

I don't know if it was just psychological, but a cool sensation spread throughout my body, and my fatigue instantly disappeared, leaving me with a sense of peace.

The four of them carefully observed and realized that the miasma in their bodies was indeed a minor matter.

A quarter of an hour later, after the spiritual light of the Four Spirit Springs disappeared, they reluctantly left.

"Now, can we go out?"

The Hua family appeared and showed them the way out.

This completely dispelled their doubts, and they ran towards the outside world.

"It's a pity I can't go back and let Mu Yao see how foolish I was!"

Wei Yifan regretted this.

Those who leave cannot return to the mountains, but as long as their spirit can leave the divine realm normally, it doesn't matter where they go.

Following the mountain path indicated by Hua Jia, they quickened their pace as they got closer to the exit.

A gentle mountain breeze rustled their clothes, as if urging them to move forward.

Finally, the view began to open up.

Nestled in the mountains, the undulating ridgelines obscure the view into the distance.

Even after climbing to the summit and crossing the ridge, there are still many more mountains to climb.

At this moment, a vast plain unfolded before them, the expansive view seemingly without end, stretching all the way to where heaven and earth meet.

"Finally, finally!"

Wei Yifan couldn't help but shout excitedly. He had struggled in the Sin Domain for months, slaying countless demons.

Finally, I was able to enter this world full of opportunities.

“We made our way out through our own abilities, which is different from forcing our way out.”

He looked up, and from outside the mountain, he could see the burning flames of calamity more clearly.

"Let's go."

Without further hesitation, the four strode forward.

However, just as they were about to step out of the mountains, the once clear sky suddenly changed color, with dark clouds gathering rapidly like ink, rolling and churning, and a chilling pressure was faintly revealed.

Before they could react, a blinding red light suddenly appeared, followed by a torrent of calamity fire pouring down from the clouds like a surging tide.

"This? How is this possible? We clearly cleansed our sins!"

Wei Yifan was shocked.

"Go back, go back quickly."

They turned to return to the sacred mountain, only to find that the path the Hua family had taken was blocked.

Behind them, a sheer cliff thousands of feet high appeared.

"It's a scam, it's a scam."

No matter how unwilling one is to accept it, one has no choice but to face the facts in the face of this bloody truth.

"It's all the same, it's all the same."

Wei Yifan felt a sense of comfort as he watched the raging fire engulfing Shen Ming.

Being deceived leads to this outcome, and resisting also leads to this outcome, so there's no difference.

If there is no choice from the beginning, then there is no question of making the wrong choice.

In these final moments, Wei Yifan was still trying to balance his inner state.

But things didn't go as he wished; the raging fire in the sky changed.

The raging fire suddenly contracted, then exploded outwards with a deafening roar. The brilliant flames resembled blooming fireworks, yet they also carried a chillingly powerful aura.

"what?!"

Not only Wei Yifan and his group, but also the people in the sacred mountain noticed it.

They all thought Shen Ming had been burned to ashes!

Just then, amidst the shifting flames, a figure slowly emerged—it was Shen Ming.

At this moment, he was surrounded by a layer of calamity fire, which seemed to have become a part of his body, gently leaping along his contours and radiating a powerful and scorching force.

The same flame flickered in his eyes.

He exuded an awe-inspiring aura, leaving everyone who witnessed it in disbelief.

Is there anyone who can survive the flames of calamity?!

"Save us!"

Wei Yifan realized that their calamity had not stopped, but surged forward.

Since Shen Ming could deal with the Calamity Fire, he can definitely deal with them too.

But as soon as the sound was heard, the flames fell, turning into painful screams.

Lacking Shen Ming's abilities, during the brief stalemate, the calamity fire grew increasingly fierce, instantly engulfing Wei Yifan and the others completely.

The flame gradually blurred, and finally, under the merciless engulfment of the calamity fire, it turned into specks of ashes, scattering across the plain that once held hope.

"Ok?"

Above the sky, Shen Ming looked around. He thought he had just heard someone call his name, but it wasn't the right person.

At this moment, all the calamity flames on his body dissipated, and his eyes gradually returned to normal.

He took a pill, and what he had just experienced was no less than a major battle.

He won and gained greater power, but he needs some time to recover.

Of course, thanks to the restorative power of the Ancient Sacred Body, it can recover to its original state within a day without the need for elixirs.

There are, of course, reasons for taking it.

"Take him!"

The Hua family attacked again.

Shen Ming gave a cold laugh. Wasn't he said to be a sinner, destined for misfortune?

Then enjoy the experience!