Chapter 304: Bai Mo Appears, Fusing the Karma Fire

Zhou Chen did not take the blow head-on, instead casting Formless Immortal Traces to dodge.

But Xue Wuya was too fast, and his punch struck Zhou Chen's side.

Pfft—

Zhou Chen let out a muffled groan as his body was sent flying backward.

"Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm… truly powerful…"

He steadied himself once more, his eyes filled with solemnity.

However, at that moment, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Xue Wuya, you have some nerve, daring to attack a Disciple of the Academy within the Sea of Heart Demons?"

A white figure descended from the sky, shielding Zhou Chen.

The newcomer was none other than Bai Mo!

"Messenger Bai Mo?"

Xue Wuya's expression changed drastically. "What are you doing here?"

"I happened to be passing by and sensed the aura of a powerful expert here, so I came to take a look."

Bai Mo sneered. "I didn't expect that a dignified Elder of the Mo Family would actually attack a Disciple."

"If this were to spread, where would the Mo Family hide their faces?"

Xue Wuya's expression flickered between light and dark.

He knew that he wouldn't be able to kill Zhou Chen today.

"Hmph!"

He let out a cold snort. "Messenger Bai Mo, just you wait!"

With that, he turned and departed.

Bai Mo watched Xue Wuya's departing back and shook his head.

"Zhou Chen, you kid really are a magnet for trouble."

He turned to look at Zhou Chen. "It's only been a few days, and you've already been targeted by the Mo Family."

"Thank you for your help, Senior."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

"No need for thanks."

Bai Mo waved his hand. "I was the one who recruited you into the academy, so naturally, I must protect you."

He looked at the seven emotions and six desires fire floating in the air. "Good stuff."

"I was lucky."

Zhou Chen smiled.

"Alright, hurry up and refine it. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be going now."

As soon as Bai Mo finished speaking, he vanished.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Zhou Chen nodded gratefully and instantly absorbed the seven emotions and six desires fire.

[Congratulations to the Host for intercepting Clear Wind Master's seven emotions and six desires fire, triggering a ten-thousand-fold return!]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Nine Nether Karma Fire!]

A profound black flame appeared in Zhou Chen's System space; this power was countless times stronger than the seven emotions and six desires fire.

Zhou Chen couldn't help but be shocked. "It's actually the Nine Nether Karma Fire?! The legendary fire of Hell?"

The Nine Nether Karma Fire was an Immortal Rank Low Grade flame, a rarity in the entire Tianxuan Continent.

Zhou Chen sat cross-legged on the ground, holding the black Nine Nether Karma Fire in his hand. He then took a deep breath and sank his Divine Sense into his Sea of Consciousness.

Zhou Chen circulated the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture, and Great Void Power surged out, enveloping the Nine Nether Karma Fire.

Then, he led the Nine Nether Karma Fire into his Sea of Consciousness.

The moment the black flame entered his Sea of Consciousness, intense pain struck!

"Ah—"

Zhou Chen couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

The Nine Nether Karma Fire was too terrifying; as soon as it entered his Sea of Consciousness, it began to frantically burn his Divine Soul.

His Divine Soul burned within the flames, causing unimaginable agony.

"Damn it… this flame is too domineering…"

Zhou Chen gritted his teeth and persisted.

But the burning of the Nine Nether Karma Fire grew increasingly violent, and cracks began to appear in his Divine Soul.

If this continued, his Divine Soul would collapse!

Zhou Chen circulated his Great Void Power, attempting to suppress the flame.

But as soon as the Great Void Power touched the Nine Nether Karma Fire, it was burned into nothingness.

"Even Great Void Power can't stop it?"

Zhou Chen's expression changed drastically.

Just as Zhou Chen was about to give in, a familiar aura suddenly emerged from deep within his Sea of Consciousness.

It was the Samadhi True Fire.

Sensing the presence of the Nine Nether Karma Fire, the Samadhi True Fire actively flew out from deep within the Dantian.

The pale green Samadhi True Fire collided with the Nine Nether Karma Fire, but instead of repelling each other, they actually began to fuse!

"Samadhi True Fire… you want to devour the Nine Nether Karma Fire?"

Zhou Chen was overjoyed.

The Samadhi True Fire had a special trait—it could devour other Strange Fires and fuse with their characteristics.

It had previously devoured Strange Fires like the Dayan Burning Flame, the Pure World White Lotus, and the Ice Spirit Cold Fire, becoming extremely powerful.

Now that it had encountered the Nine Nether Karma Fire, it naturally wanted to devour and fuse with it.

Furthermore, the Samadhi True Fire and the Nine Nether Karma Fire shared a common Origin.

Now that they were fusing, there was no conflict; instead, they complemented each other perfectly.

"Good!"

Zhou Chen was delighted and immediately circulated the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture to assist the Samadhi True Fire in devouring the Nine Nether Karma Fire.

The Samadhi True Fire began to frantically devour the Nine Nether Karma Fire's Origin.

The Nine Nether Karma Fire's power continuously merged into the Samadhi True Fire, causing the Samadhi True Fire's might to skyrocket.

The originally pale green Samadhi True Fire was gradually stained with a layer of deep, profound dark blue.

That was the color of the Nine Nether Karma Fire.

As the devouring progressed, the Samadhi True Fire's power grew stronger and stronger.

It could not only burn all things but also burn the Divine Soul, purify the Divine Soul, and even burn through Karma!

This was no longer an ordinary flame, but a true Divine Fire.

"Samadhi Divine Fire!"

Zhou Chen's eyes were full of pleasant surprise.

After the Samadhi True Fire devoured the Nine Nether Karma Fire, it directly evolved into the Samadhi Divine Fire.

Moreover, during the devouring process, Zhou Chen also released the seven emotions and six desires fire into the mix.

The seven-colored flames flowed through his Sea of Consciousness, beginning to refine his Divine Soul.

The Samadhi Divine Fire burned away the Impurities in his Divine Soul, while the seven emotions and six desires fire refined the purity of his Divine Soul.

The coordination of the two flames produced an amazing effect.

Under the refinement of the flames, Zhou Chen's Divine Soul strength began to rapidly increase.

Emperor Realm Seventh Layer…

Emperor Realm Seventh Layer Peak…

Emperor Realm Eighth Layer!

In just fifteen minutes, his Divine Soul strength had broken through two minor Realms!

But it wasn't over yet.

The seven emotions and six desires fire continued to refine, while the Samadhi Divine Fire continued to burn.

His Divine Soul became increasingly pure and solidified.

Emperor Realm Eighth Layer Peak…

Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm!

Another Breakthrough!

Moreover, at the instant of breaking through to the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm, a black Dao fruit condensed in the center of his Divine Soul.

The Dao fruit was a perfect sphere, its surface flowing with a deep black light and emitting a terrifying aura.

nine nether dao fruit!

This was no ordinary Divine Soul Dao Fruit, but a Dao fruit condensed from the Fusion of the Nine Nether Karma Fire's Origin.

Possessing the nine nether dao fruit, his Divine Soul attacks would not only skyrocket in power but also carry Nine Nether Power, capable of incinerating an enemy's Divine Soul!

"Success!"

Zhou Chen opened his eyes, which were filled with delight.

He had not only refined the Nine Nether Karma Fire and the seven emotions and six desires fire but also allowed the Samadhi True Fire to evolve into the Samadhi Divine Fire, and even condensed the nine nether dao fruit.

This wave was a massive profit!

But at that moment, the sky suddenly changed color.

Dark clouds gathered, and thunder surged.

A terrifying pressure descended from the sky, shrouding the entire Sea of Heart Demons.

"A Heavenly Phenomenon?"

Bai Mo, who had only just left, suddenly turned around and looked at the distant sky in surprise. "It's the aura of a Divine Soul Dao Fruit being condensed; it actually triggered a Heavenly Phenomenon?"

"This kid… just what kind of Dao fruit did he condense?"

Not just the Sea of Heart Demons, but the entire Jixia Academy sensed this phenomenon.

Countless Disciples and Elders looked up at the sky, their faces filled with shock.

"Is this… the phenomenon of a Divine Soul Dao Fruit?"

"Who condensed a Divine Soul Dao Fruit?"

"This aura… how terrifying!"

Jixia Academy, Heavenly Mystery Tower.

Elder Yun stood at the top of the tower, gazing toward the Western Region.

"The Sea of Heart Demons…"

A hint of doubt flashed through his mind. "Is it that Zhou Chen kid from the Taichu Holy Land?"

"In just a few days, he condensed a Divine Soul Dao Fruit?"

"This kid's Comprehension Ability… is truly terrifying. He is truly an eternal genius, even more so than Kong back then…"