Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

As Xia Jin emerged from that small space, her gaze swept over the rows of figures standing ready for battle.

The disciples of the Holy Flame Sect, clad in crimson armor, stood ramrod straight around, warily observing their surroundings.

"Hmph, these guys know what's good for them." Xia Jin chuckled and shook her head. "Fine, let's just let bygones be bygones."

He never intended to have much interaction with the people of the Sacred Flame Sect. Now that the Eastern Emperor Bell is complete, he naturally doesn't plan to stay here.

However, just as the void in front of him began to distort, preparing to depart.

The lean, middle-aged man leading the Sacred Flame Sect suddenly snapped to attention and hurriedly jogged after them.

He ran while shouting, "Sir! Sir, please wait!"

"Hmm!?" Xia Jin frowned, turned around and glanced at the other person. "It's you? I remember you, your name is something like... Hong Zhu?"

He just mentioned it casually.

The middle-aged man trembled, a look of flattery immediately appearing on his face. He nodded repeatedly, "That's right! That's right! You have a good memory, sir! I am Hong Zhu of the Holy Flame Sect!"

"What, do you need me for something?" Xia Jin was in a good mood now that she had obtained the complete Eastern Emperor Bell, so she was not in a hurry to leave.

Hong Zhu's smile instantly turned bitter. He hesitated, then finally spoke, "My lord, could we speak in private? Our sect leader is awaiting your arrival within the sect!"

As he spoke, he carefully observed Xia Jin's expression. Seeing that she did not refuse outright, he quickly continued, "Our sect leader specifically instructed us to guard this place. If you come out, we must invite you back no matter what."

After Hong Zhu finished speaking, he stared nervously at Xia Jin, not daring to breathe.

Xia Jin narrowed her eyes slightly. Why did the people from the Holy Flame Sect want to see her?

Could it be related to those three powerful figures who were just killed by him?

However, with his current strength, even if the Holy Flame Sect had any ill intentions, he was not afraid at all.

Well, I'm not in a hurry to go back anyway, but I might as well go and see what the Holy Flame Sect is up to.

If the other party is sensible, then so be it. But if they dare to play any tricks in secret, then they shouldn't blame me for destroying the entire Holy Flame Sect.

A hint of coldness flashed in Xia Jin's eyes, but she quickly regained her calm and composed demeanor.

"Let's go, lead the way!!"

Hong Zhu was taken aback at first, then overjoyed.

"My lord, please follow me! This way, please!" He quickly bowed and bent down, his posture extremely respectful.

Under Hong Zhu's guidance,

Soon, a huge palace came into Xia Jin's view.

Unlike the desolate landscape outside, this palace was extremely prosperous, appearing from afar like a solidified flame.

"This Sacred Flame Sect does have some foundation." Xia Jin had just reached the gate when she felt an unparalleled coolness, and her opinion of the Sacred Flame Sect rose a bit.

In stark contrast to the hot and dry environment outside, the area within a hundred feet of this palace was surprisingly cool, as if an invisible barrier kept the heat waves out.

Hong Zhu strode to the palace gates and called out, "Sect Master! Sect Master! That esteemed person has arrived!"

Soon, a figure dressed in a long, bright red robe rushed out from the depths of the hall.

The sect leader of the Holy Flame Sect is Chi Liantian.

"Senior, your presence is an honor! I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me!" The voice of the Crimson Celestial had already reached them before they even arrived.

"Please take a seat, senior. I have important matters to discuss with you." Chi Liantian walked quickly to Xia Jin, clasped his hands in a respectful bow.

"Important matter?" Xia Jin raised an eyebrow, walked directly past Chi Liantian, and sat down on the chair at the very top of the hall.

"Speak, what business do you have with me?"

Chi Liantian's smile froze as he watched Xia Jin sit down; that main seat was his, the sect leader's, seat.

However, his reaction was extremely quick; the stiffness on his face was only fleeting, and he immediately regained his previous enthusiastic smile.

He even stepped forward and personally poured Xia Jin a cup of tea.

Xia Jin waved her hand, her gaze falling on Chi Liantian, and said, "Alright, enough with the formalities. I don't like beating around the bush, just say what you mean."

Chi Liantian's smile faltered slightly, then he said with a wry smile, "Since that's the case, then I won't hide anything anymore."

"Senior, the matter is like this... Our Holy Flame Sect has been established for over ten thousand years. Its foundation lies in a fire-type spiritual vein beneath our sect. This spiritual vein is of extremely high quality and has been continuously supplying the cultivation needs of the entire Holy Flame Sect over the years. It can be said to be the very foundation of our sect."

"However, about thirty years ago, something suddenly appeared at the core of the spiritual vein."

Xia Jin raised an eyebrow: "What is it?"

Chi Liantian took a deep breath and said with extreme seriousness, "An egg."

"An egg?" Xia Jin frowned slightly.

"That's right, an egg of some unknown demonic beast." Chi Liantian's voice carried a hint of helplessness. "That egg landed at the core of the spiritual vein, absorbing seventy to eighty percent of the spiritual liquid overflowing from the vein. Over the past thirty years, the cultivation speed of our disciples has been greatly reduced as a result. If this continues for a long time, it may shake the foundation of our sect."

Chi Liantian unconsciously rubbed his temples and continued, "I also went there myself, trying to move that egg. But in the end, I was powerless. I never thought that I, with my cultivation at the fifth level of the Great Power Realm, could not even get within three feet of that egg."

At this point, a hint of shame appeared on Chi Liantian's face.

Xia Jin was slightly startled.

A fifth-level Great Power Realm expert is definitely a top-tier expert in the Mirage Cloud Realm. How could someone with such cultivation not even be able to get close to an egg?

There are actually such monsters in this Mirage Realm?

Although he was somewhat surprised, his expression remained unchanged.

"Hmph!" Xia Jin snorted coldly, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. "Have you considered this? I have absolutely no connection with your Holy Flame Sect, so why should I help you?"

Chi Liantian's face darkened. Although he had expected Xia Jin to ask this question, he still felt somewhat helpless when he actually heard it.

"Senior, even if that egg hadn't appeared in the underground spiritual veins of our Holy Flame Sect, I believe you would have taken action upon encountering it. Moreover, since that egg is the egg of a demon beast, if we could subdue it, it would definitely be a top-notch asset in the future."

"Of course, our Holy Flame Sect will not let you go to waste. As long as you are willing to lend a hand, from this day forward, whatever the Holy Flame Sect can do, we will go through fire and water without hesitation, no matter what your command!"

After Chi Liantian finished speaking, he lowered his head and bowed respectfully to Xia Jin.

But the moment he lowered his head, a subtle smile appeared on his face.

The demonic beast egg was real, and it was also real that it blocked their Holy Flame Sect's fire-elemental spiritual vein. But these were not the reasons he asked Xia Jin for help.

He approached Xia Jin simply because Chi Liantian wanted to find a reason to bind the Holy Flame Sect to Xia Jin's powerful backing; it was just an excuse he was looking for.

As for why he had this idea, it was because he knew that the person who came out of that small world was not one of the other three powerful beings, but rather the one Xia Jin decided at this moment.

He had Hongzhu wait at the entrance to that small world so that he could find out as soon as possible who would come out.

Xia Jin was unaware of Chi Liantian's smugness. After some deliberation, she realized that this matter was only beneficial to her and had no drawbacks.

He nodded in agreement.

"it is good."

A single word brought a look of joy to Chi Liantian's face.

"Thank you so much, senior! Thank you so much, senior!"

Xia Jin waved her hand and said calmly, "No need to thank me. I'm just a little interested in that egg. But remember what you said: if you dare to tease me, you should know the consequences."

His meaningful gaze sent chills down Chi Liantian's spine.

"No, no!"