At the entrance of Burning Heaven Valley, the heat waves distorted the air. The dragon-shaped tattoo on Little Nianyao's back suddenly glowed with a crimson-gold light, whale-swallowing the surrounding fire spiritual energy into her body. Li Taibai stared at the blazing yang vortex floating around the child, his expression unprecedentedly grave. "The Nine-Yang Burning Heaven Physique... This girl is about to awaken."
Before his voice had even faded, nine pillars of fire shot out from the valley. Giant palms formed of magma burst from the ground, their palms branded with the crimson runes of the Nether Realm!
"The Flame Fiends really have defected to the Nether Realm!" Chu Yao's Jade Flute transformed into a sword, and a chilling moon barrier instantly unfurled. Ice crystals collided with the fiery palms, and amidst the rising steam, hundreds of red-armored Flame Fiends appeared. The one at the head had three eyes on his forehead—none other than Yan Jin, the Great Elder of Burning Heaven Valley.
Chapter 18