Zhou Yan could feel his blood boiling, the heat so intense it felt like it could melt the air.
"Hoo~"
He took a deep breath, sensing his physical body had become even more terrifying.
A wave of wild joy surged across his face.
He knew his physical strength had broken through to the True Spirit realm.
This meant he had finally become a True Spirit cultivator.
His tribulation had failed before, and though he hadn't died, his body had regressed to mortal flesh, unable to advance further.
But this time, his Nascent Soul had successfully formed. This signified he had embarked on the path of cultivation and would now become a True Spirit cultivator, a true powerhouse.
Zhou Yan's eyes slowly opened, their sharp glint like two swords, chilling to the bone.
His gaze was filled with exhilaration.
"Hahaha, I've finally become a True Spirit cultivator!"
"I've finally taken a step forward!"
Zhou Yan let out a long roar to the heavens, his face alight with fierce joy, a touch of madness in his smile.
"Congratulations, boss!"
"Congratulations, boss!"
The voices of his subordinates reached his ears.
Hearing them, Zhou Yan slowly reined in his wild joy.
"Why are you here?"
He looked at them and asked indifferently.
Although they were congratulating him, his eyes remained largely unfazed, carrying a hint of coldness that inspired awe.
He had no interest in their fawning words; all he desired was to increase his own strength. Nothing else mattered.
His subordinates couldn't help but show reverence upon seeing him.
Their boss was truly imposing!
"Boss, you successfully overcame your tribulation this time, and we wanted to offer our congratulations."
"Yes, this is truly a momentous occasion."
"Hehe, boss, your current strength has likely surpassed ours, hasn't it?"
Zhou Yan remained silent, listening to their well-wishes.
Though he had stepped into the True Spirit realm, he was still uneasy. His strength was far from that of other True Spirit cultivators.
If he encountered an opponent two or three realms higher, he would be no match. Furthermore, in the Tribulation Stage, escape from a stronger opponent was difficult, often leading to permanent injury.
Zhou Yan dared not take risks. His only hope was to rapidly increase his strength to be prepared for whatever might happen next.
"Boss..."
Seeing that Zhou Yan wasn't responding, his subordinates awkwardly scratched their heads.
"Alright, you can leave now. I need to go into seclusion. I'll contact you when I come out."
Zhou Yan waved his hand and said.
Without another glance at his subordinates, he prepared to depart. His clothes were already consumed by the scorching flames.
"Boss, let's go."
Seeing this, his subordinates quickly stepped forward to help him with new attire.
Zhou Yan nodded and followed them, leaving the area.
As soon as they departed, the flames reignited, even more ferocious than before, as if threatening to engulf the entire space once more.
Zhou Yan's figure appeared outside a cave.
"Rumble~"
A thunderous roar suddenly echoed from within the cave.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Following that, a series of tremors reverberated.
The intensity of the vibrations caused the cave walls to shake, its power truly astonishing.
Outside this cave, many people also sensed the tremors, their faces filled with shock. They had clearly not expected such terrifying vibrations to occur here.
"Boom!"
A thunderous sound boomed through the air.
The cave entrance instantly shattered. A figure, entirely crimson and resembling a blazing flame, radiating intense heat, appeared in the crowd's view.
The moment the figure emerged, a wave of scorching heat washed over them, causing nearby individuals to feel a stinging sensation. Their clothes even began to burn under the impact of the heatwave.
Before Zhou Yan, the fiery figure let out a roar, its sound incredibly loud, carrying a terrifying pressure that sent shivers down the spines of those around.
"Fireman?"
Looking at the fiery figure before him, Zhou Yan's brow furrowed, his eyes flashing with deep apprehension.
He had never seen this fiery figure before, but from its terrifying aura, he could tell its strength was far from ordinary.
However, Zhou Yan was not overly fearful. He had already stepped into the True Spirit realm, and here, even if the opponent was stronger, he could still contend with them.
"You all retreat. Leave this to me."
He said coldly to the people gathered around.
"Yes."
Hearing Zhou Yan's command, they all retreated, not daring to approach the fiery figure.
"Boss, you must be careful. This guy is very powerful. We have no confidence in defeating him."
Looking at Zhou Yan, his subordinates couldn't help but warn him.
They clearly remembered that even when they joined forces, they could only barely contend with it. Defeating it was still a distant prospect. And this creature was not their opponent.
Therefore, facing the fiery figure, they all felt a sense of crisis.
Zhou Yan nodded, and without hesitation, he charged directly towards the fiery figure.
Seeing Zhou Yan's action, a look of relief appeared on his subordinates' faces. Clearly, they all understood that their boss's strength was extraordinary and possessed formidable combat power.
Zhou Yan walked step by step towards the fiery figure, each footfall leaving a deep imprint as if he were stamping into the entire mountain.