NOVPUBChapter 1013: A New Follower
The moment Huo Huang recognized the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame, she immediately thought of the half of the lotus platform she had handed over.
Previously, the information she had received indicated that the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame did not exist in the Fire Elemental Secret Realm.
When she entered, she had also roughly sensed the area and found no flame of this level.
The only suspicious item was that mysterious Seven-Colored Lotus Platform.
Seeing this, Su Jingzhen smiled faintly, seeing no reason to hide the truth.
"Indeed, this is the legendary Seven-Colored Purifying Flame. I must thank Miss Huo Huang for her generous contribution."
This Flame would become his strongest weapon in the future, and there was no way to keep it hidden.
Therefore, he decided to acknowledge it openly. After all, with Bai Suzhen by his side, even if Huo Huang was frustrated, she could do nothing to him.
"It really is the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame! It came from that lotus platform, didn't it?"
Huo Huang stared intently at the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame in Su Jingzhen's hand, her eyes burning with desire. Every expression on her face conveyed one thing: she wanted it!
However, after responding to her, Su Jingzhen promptly stored away the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame.
"Right, the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame came from the entire lotus platform after the two halves were merged. Miss Huo Huang, there's no need to feel remorse.
After all, you only had half of it. There was no way you could have obtained the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame."
Su Jingzhen's words were not meant to taunt her, but were simply the truth.
After all, if Su Jingzhen hadn't mentioned it, Huo Huang wouldn't have known that he also possessed the other half.
Even if Su Jingzhen had given his half to Huo Huang, it was uncertain whether she would have been able to summon the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame given her foundation.
"You!"
Huo Huang was speechless. But when it came to the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame, she naturally couldn't just give up.
In the distance, streaks of light began to approach as the disciples of Fire God Mountain arrived one by one.
The members of the Divine Dan Sect also began to gather.
Sensing the tense atmosphere, the two groups once again stood apart, clearly divided, as if the situation was about to erupt into conflict.
"Sister Huo Huang, shall we form the formation?"
The disciples of Fire God Mountain were all battle-hungry.
Although Huo Huang and Su Jingzhen had previously reached a temporary alliance agreement, the Fire God Mountain disciples still held little regard for the Divine Dan Sect.
They didn't take them seriously. If Huo Huang gave the order, they would attack immediately.
When facing the forces of the cultivation world, the disciples of Fire God Mountain-or any sect-of the Emperor Realm carried a sense of innate pride.
As the auras of the forty or so Fire God Mountain disciples began to rise, Huo Huang's eyes flickered with uncertainty.
The Seven-Colored Purifying Flame was an absolute temptation for anyone who worked with fire or knew of its power. Huo Huang was no exception. She knew that if she could obtain this flame, her cultivation would immediately break through to the True Immortal Realm.
But more importantly, this item was far too rare and precious - it could even become the foundation of an Emperor Realm sect.
However, after weighing the pros and cons, the greed in Huo Huang's eyes finally faded. She gently shook her head at the Fire God Mountain disciples behind her.
"We previously made a heavenly oath to maintain peace with the Divine Dan Sect in this place. Besides, I have no conflict with Brother Su. Why should we form a formation?"
Huo Huang's tone was stern.
Her words not only stunned the Fire God Mountain disciples, but also surprised Su Jingzhen and the others.
Su Jingzhen and Bai Suzhen, who was perched on his shoulder, had already prepared for battle moments ago.
Even though Huo Huang had some connection with Little Ling, Su Jingzhen couldn't be sure that she would still prioritize that relationship when it came to something as significant as the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame.
However, he was somewhat relieved by Huo Huang's decision.
Su Jingzhen smiled and said, "The heavenly fires in the Fire Element Secret Realm are now exhausted. All the volcanoes here are starting to cool down, so there's nothing left for us to gain.
Since everyone is at peace, the Divine Dan Sect will take our leave,"
As he spoke, Su Jingzhen walked over to Lin Xiu and the other Divine Dan Sect disciples.
The members of the Divine Dan Sect were unaware of the specifics, but looked at Su Jingzhen with curiosity and anticipation, wondering what he had gained in the Fire Elemental Secret Realm.
"Wait!"
At that moment, Huo Huang suddenly spoke again. Su Jingzhen turned to her, puzzled.
"Miss Huo Huang, is there anything else?"
Huo Huang didn't answer right away. Instead, she glanced at the disciples of Fire God Mountain.
"From now on, you are free to act on your own. Yan Ying, you will lead the disciples to continue exploring the other wonders of the Divine Shepherd Sect.
Even in my absence, do not tarnish the reputation of Fire God Mountain."
Her words caused a stir among the Fire God Mountain disciples, who vaguely guessed what Huo Huang was planning.
Su Jingzhen raised an eyebrow, unsure of what she was up to.
Then Huo Huang walked directly toward Su Jingzhen, a bright smile on her face that made him feel uneasy. Before he could ask, she spoke.
"As I mentioned before, before coming here, Ling'er - our Holy Maiden of the Emperor's Realm - asked me to take care of you. Now, I intend to fulfill my promise to her by providing you with special protection."
As she spoke, Huo Huang unleashed her peak Mystic Immortal Realm aura.
"With my cultivation level and reputation in the Emperor's Realm, I can be of great help to you, no matter what power you decide to face."
Her tone was filled with pride, and she wasn't wrong. Huo Huang of Fire God Mountain was a well-known figure throughout the Emperor's Realm.
However, Su Jingzhen was inwardly amused.
This wasn't about protecting him; it was about her lingering desire for the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame.
Still, he didn't refuse her offer.
After leaving the Fire Element Secret Realm, his main focus would be on finding the forces related to Zhang Xiu, specifically the Sword Master's territory.
Having Huo Huang as a free and willing follower could be a valuable resource, and her presence might help him avoid unnecessary trouble.
Moreover, he knew that if he refused, Huo Huang wouldn't let the matter rest.
"If Miss Huo Huang wants to follow me, I have no objection.
After all, I wouldn't dream of driving you away for Little Ling's sake.
However, if Miss Huo Huang still has any illusions about the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame, I must advise you to abandon those thoughts now."
While he was willing to let her accompany him, Su Jingzhen made it clear where he stood on the matter.
Huo Huang's expression faltered slightly, but she didn't respond.
Her fiery red hair fluttered in the wind, and a hint of stubbornness flashed across her face, though it was unclear what she was thinking.
