Chapter 873: Burning Soul Crushing the Way

"Boom!"

Li Fan felt as if his spirit was instantly submerged in magma. The extreme heat threatened to completely incinerate it. Enveloped by endless light, Li Fan felt his spirit dissolving and disappearing at a terrifying speed. However, in contrast, the consumed spirit transformed into a mysterious nourishment.

The Five Elements Grand Heavens vibrated slightly, and then a layer of blood-red radiance appeared in each of the cave heavens, making the scenes of the Five Elements appear strangely beautiful. Under the shroud of this crimson glow, numerous anomalies emerged within the skies of the cave heavens. Even more terrifying, the circulation of the Five Elements power within the cave heavens instantly nearly doubled. This violent catalytic effect seemed to have no upper limit, in turn causing Li Fan's spirit to burn even more rapidly!

A deadly sense of crisis surged into his heart. Li Fan understood that if he didn't "return to reality" before his spirit was completely incinerated, he would truly die!

Suppressing the urge to "return to reality," Li Fan silently activated the Boundless Ebbs and Flows technique. An invisible vortex appeared at the convergence point of the Five Elements Cave Heavens, uniformly drawing in a large amount of chaotic Five Elements power. The Five Elements merged into one, and from the void, the power of Ebbs and Flows was born. It was like a seabed exposed after the tide receded, but in an instant, surging seawater swept over it again.

The part of Li Fan's spirit that had vanished unexpectedly reappeared under the nourishment of this Ebbs and Flows power! Although it was quickly consumed again by the "Soul Burning" secret technique, the continuous flow of the Five Elements Ebbs and Flows power made this part of his spirit like an inextinguishable wild grass. Due to the effects of the Soul Burning secret technique, Li Fan's appearance was now enveloped in a faint crimson glow. He looked menacing, an alarming sight.

After a long while, Li Fan gradually adapted to the constantly changing state of his spirit under the dual effects of Soul Burning and Ebbs and Flows. Upon inspection, not only had his usable power nearly doubled, but his thought processes were also significantly more active. The amplification brought by burning his spirit was truly comprehensive!

"This is only burning the outermost part of my spirit. If I continue to use the more condensed and pure central part as fuel, the amplification effect would double again!" Li Fan closed his eyes, sensing for a moment. "With my current recovery speed from the Boundless Ebbs and Flows technique, I can permanently maintain the initial stage of the Soul Burning state. Prolonged mid-stage Soul Burning might cause some damage to my spirit, requiring a period of slow recovery afterward."

"As for extreme Soul Burning... there's no need for that."

With his power expanded, Li Fan instantly felt the urge to fight again. With a thought, Tian Yang appeared before him, his eyes filled with battle intent. Through the newly connected entrance to the Soul Yin Realm, Li Fan and Tian Yang reappeared in the vast void corridor.

Without hesitation, Tian Yang initiated the attack. Ever since his last defeat at his senior brother's hands, he had been determined to win back. Unfortunately, Li Fan had always avoided fighting him. Now that he finally had the chance again, Tian Yang also noticed that his senior brother's strength had greatly improved, so he went all out from the start. Manipulating the space around Li Fan, he attempted to sever Li Fan's body with fracturing force.

However, to his astonishment, the highly effective method he used in their last encounter was now useless! A strange crimson aura enveloped Li Fan's physical body. Even as space shattered, Li Fan remained completely unaffected, standing firm within the fractured space.

"Body and spirit, perfectly merged. Immune to all techniques..." Li Fan narrowed his eyes, feeling the surge of power within himself.

His figure flickered, appearing next to Tian Yang the next moment. Countless blood threads erupted from him, like a myriad of crimson dragons, whipping and lashing against Tian Yang's body. At the same time, a silver glint flashed in his eyes, instantly setting up a formation around them, blocking any possibility of Tian Yang's escape.

Faced with Li Fan's overwhelming and fierce offensive, Tian Yang's expression subtly changed. After realizing he couldn't dodge, his entire body transformed into a mass of black, colliding with the countless blood threads.

"Boom!" A tremendous roar echoed continuously. With each clash, the black mass representing Tian Yang trembled violently and visibly diminished. In contrast, Li Fan's furious crimson aura seemed boundless, showing no signs of slowing its assault. He even had enough energy to reveal his form, watching Tian Yang's desperate struggle with interest.

Millions of blood threads completely enveloped Tian Yang, coalescing into a spherical blood cocoon around him. This left him no escape route, forcing him to respond frantically. With the continuous spiritual energy support from the Five Elements Grand Heavens, Li Fan could constantly engage his opponent in his strongest state. In contrast, the confined Tian Yang's aura grew weaker and weaker. It wouldn't be long before Li Fan might beat him to death.

Finally, Tian Yang conveyed a plea for mercy. Li Fan continued his assault for a short while longer before reluctantly stopping.

"How about it, junior brother? Still not convinced?" Li Fan asked with a light chuckle.

Tian Yang grumbled, "I'm convinced. Senior brother, you are stronger."

Li Fan burst into laughter. Dominating purely through strength was far more satisfying than winning by trickery.

The myriad blood threads retracted back into his body, but the Soul Burning state remained active. He merely reined in some of the external phenomena. Although not as pronounced as before, a crimson glow still enveloped him. Yet, Li Fan still exuded a faint hint of malevolence.

"As long as they're not on Mr. Bai's level, ordinary Dao Fusion cultivators, even if three or five attacked simultaneously or fought in shifts, might not be able to outlast me. And this is without me using various divine abilities." Having clarified his approximate upper limit of strength after fighting Tian Yang, Li Fan nodded slightly.

"It's time to visit the Empire." Li Fan's eyes gleamed.

Taking Tian Yang with him, he easily found the entrance to the Empire's minor world. Then, he sped all the way, quickly arriving outside the Empire. He made no effort to conceal his powerful aura, which Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong had long sensed. They were now waiting with solemn expressions.

"Senior..." Xiao Qing looked at the malevolent Li Fan, a flicker of concern in her eyes, and tentatively spoke.

"I am an envoy of the Myriad Realms Alliance. Your minor world has been requisitioned!" Li Fan announced coldly.

Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong's expressions changed drastically. Even if the opponent radiated a faint Dao Fusion aura, the idea of conquering the Empire with such a simple statement was far too disrespectful!

"Imperial Guard!" Xiao Qing secretly transmitted a message. At the same time, suppressing her anger, she asked again, "What Myriad Realms Alliance? We've never heard of it. Senior, your actions..."

Li Fan let out a chilling sneer, "It seems you still harbor some illusions. Very well, then let me show you true power!" Before he even finished speaking, the phantom of the Five Elements Grand Heavens enveloped the Empire. Under the effect of Soul Burning, it resembled five intertwined blood-red moons, radiating an eerie and magnificent glow!