In such a civilized world, with new trends fostering, Wan Lei even feared that upon meeting enemies, they would first announce their names, explain the transgression, and then kill him.
This continental fragment was as large as half of the Lei Feng Continent. With over ten thousand people scattered across it, one might struggle to find another soul for half a year.
Having lived for so long in a world of blood and gore, witnessing the ugliness of human nature, Wan Lei couldn't help but think of the Five Elements Hall's purpose in a darker light.
He wondered if, while the Five Elements Hall did not prohibit killing, it did forbid the slaughter of fellow disciples. This led him to consider if the ten thousand rogue cultivators were meant to be whetstones for the hundred disciples.
After all, it was common knowledge that disciples of the Five Elements Hall were the cream of the crop, chosen from millions, paragons among paragons, each possessing explosive combat power. Ordinary rogue cultivators would find it exceedingly difficult to emerge victorious against them.
However, Wan Lei would not underestimate himself. He was, after all, the dignified Thunder Emperor, possessing the most exceptional talent among trillions of beings in the Lei Feng Realm. He certainly couldn't be counted among ordinary rogue cultivators. The outcome between him and a Five Elements Hall disciple remained uncertain.
The formation opened, and the hundred-odd disciples of the Five Elements Hall were the first to charge in.
It was inevitable; those with backing enjoyed privileges everywhere.
Upon entering the Lava Death Domain, the disciples of the Five Elements Hall immediately dispersed and pressed onward. The rogue cultivators behind them followed in an orderly fashion.
Among these rogue cultivators were seven or eight from the Divine Race and some from the Demon Race, but the majority were human.
Wan Lei and a few others blended into the crowd and also rushed in.
As soon as they entered the formation, everyone felt a searing heat rush towards them. As far as the eye could see, there was only an ocean of lava and barren, blackened rock mountains.
When this oppressive heat washed over her, Huo Feng felt an immense comfort, a trembling sensation of well-being.
As a creature born of the Lava Giant Phoenix, accustomed to dwelling in oceans of magma, arriving here felt like returning home.
It could be said that the scorching high temperatures that ordinary people found unbearable were, in fact, a great tonic for Huo Feng.
Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu both possessed the Origin Fire of the Myriad Fire Source, allowing them to automatically absorb any fire-elemental energy. Although one was of the Wind element and the other of the Lightning element, their secondary attribute was stronger than that of any fire-elemental cultivator.
While Wan Lei, Fang Xiaoyu, and Huo Feng relished the flames here, the other three were not so fortunate.
Yuan Jun, one cultivating the Netherworld Cold Fire, favored the cold over the heat, and Qing Wu, cultivating the Heart Fire, had little resistance to the high temperatures here.
At this moment, both women were drenched in sweat, large swathes of their fair skin on their chests soaked, their clothes clinging tightly, outlining alluring curves that could captivate the soul, leaving Wan Lei and Dada unable to tear their eyes away.
Seeing this, Yuan Jun let out a cold hmph and used her spiritual energy to evaporate the sweat from her body. Qing Wu, however, was different. When she noticed Wan Lei's gaze, she surprisingly reached out to wipe the sweat from her chest. This movement caused her bandeau to slip lower, revealing a vast expanse of snow-white bosom.
Wan Lei took a deep breath, commanding himself to avert his gaze. Dada's eyes widened even further.
After several days of interaction, Dada had come to realize that although these three women were bound to Wan Lei by a master-servant relationship, it was not one of absolute control, casual abuse, humiliation, or even sensual pleasure. Instead, it resembled the relationship between a leader and subordinates. He had also heard from Wan Lei that these three women were elders in Wan Lei's faction.
Therefore, Dada treated the three women with a degree of respect. While he felt a flicker of desire, out of respect for Wan Lei and his own forthright and kind nature, he would not try to snatch these captivating women.
Moreover, Dada felt that robust, broad-shouldered, and strong-backed goddesses were more to his taste.
Seeing that the "loose woman" Qing Wu was once again trying to seduce Wan Lei, Fang Xiaoyu's eyes narrowed. With a flick of her wrist, two streams of Myriad Fire Source shot out, immediately enveloping Yuan Jun and Qing Wu.
"Use this flame to insulate yourselves from the heat and absorb the fire essence. It will also benefit you. Don't sweat so much, it's smelly, especially you, Ignited Qing Wu, you loose woman!"
Upon hearing this, the captivating Yuan Jun softly expressed her thanks. Ignited Qing Wu pouted, muttering a few dissatisfied grumbles, which Fang Xiaoyu happened to overhear.
Fang Xiaoyu directly grabbed Ignited Qing Wu, bent down, and delivered several resounding slaps to her voluptuous backside until she was begging for mercy.
Dada also noticed this detail. Although these three women were Wan Lei's servants, they clearly did not fear Wan Lei as much and seemed to fear Fang Xiaoyu more.
Was this the authority of a mistress?
"That's not right. We're all at the immortal realm, so why aren't you two feeling the heat, while I'm drenched in sweat? You two aren't fire-elemental either."
Dada looked at Wan Lei and the other two, then at the Myriad Fire Source on Yuan Jun and Qing Wu, feeling quite envious.
"Is there a possibility that our kidneys are not weak?"
Wan Lei looked playfully at Dada.
"Then you mean my kidneys are weak? Do I even have kidneys? I'm not one of your human race!"
"You are indeed kidney-weak, which is why you sweat so much."
"Bah, bah, bah. I can't be bothered with you. Let's go quickly. Everyone else is gone. Following you, I'll miss out on the hot stew even if I rush to eat shit."
"Why would you rush to eat shit? Can't we let others finish eating their shit first before we look for something good to eat?"
"You mean letting others test the waters first?"
"Of course. In such an unfamiliar environment, we absolutely cannot rush forward blindly. Don't forget, we have over ten thousand good teammates. They will undoubtedly be willing to help us test the waters."
Wan Lei chuckled and waved his hand, leading the group forward.
"Hey, why do you feel like a boss?"
"I am the Lord of a Lower Realm, the Supreme Thunder Emperor of the universe. May I ask your position?"
"I... I am the third oldest in the Da family."
"Hahahahahaha..."
The group flew towards the depths of the lava ocean, chatting and laughing. As far as their eyes could see, there were only sparse one or two cultivators, flying close to the surface of the lava sea, searching for mineral crystals.
"That was careless. We should have asked someone for directions. Where are the lava mineral crystals found? At the bottom of the lava? On the surface? Or floating in the sky?"
"Floating in the sky? Are you serious?"
"There's a cultivator over there; he looks like a kind person. Let's go ask him."
They quickly flew towards the cultivator in the distance.
Upon approaching, the cultivator eyed Wan Lei and his group warily.
"Everyone, I haven't found a single one yet. Isn't it a bit early for you to be robbing me?"
"No, no, no, we just want to ask where the mineral crystals and fire lotuses can be found."
"Oh, ten thousand spirit stones, and I'll tell you."
After a period of friendly communication and exchange, the bruised and battered kind-hearted person generously agreed to tell them without charging.