Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 1537 - 377 Chapter: Karma Fire Burns the Body_2

Gu Chen remained silent, not saying much, as he stepped forward.

His arrival immediately caused some chaos on the island.

Not long ago, the matter of him slaying an avatar at the level of questioning the Dao had clearly spread nearly throughout all of Origin Island, and all the strongest warriors had heard about it. Therefore, they were extremely wary of him.

Nowadays, no one among the strongest would dare to treat him as a junior anymore, even those at the full completion of the Primordial Realm had become very solemn because of him.

Buzz!

At this moment, the towering mountain at the center of the island that pierced the clouds started to tremble gently, and thick pillars of light shot up into the sky from the peak, indicating that the Inborn Source Pool was about to open.

Seeing this scene, all the strongest warriors present became somewhat excited, unable to contain themselves.

After all, for them, this was also an extremely rare and precious opportunity for a life-changing breakthrough, could be described as once in a thousand years, and scarcely seen throughout the aeons.

"The Source Pool that nurtures the Inborn Divine Demons, I wonder if, by seizing this chance, I can further strengthen my physique and reach the stage where my flesh body attains sainthood!" a strongest warrior at full completion of the Primordial Realm murmured to himself, his gaze resolute.

At the same time, he swept his gaze around him, his eyes flickering with intense caution.

Even for those at full completion of the Primordial Realm, it would not be that easy to enter the Inborn Source Pool to return to their origins.

In just an instant, the entire atmosphere became tense and charged like a drawn bow.

That’s when a voice rang out: "Are you the infamous Gu Chen from the Upper Realms, called the most monstrous genius of all ages?"

Gu Chen shifted his gaze, following the voice, and saw that it came from the trio he had observed not long ago.

A handsome young man, a monk dressed in a red kasaya, and a man with dark skin and a terrifying appearance, holding a Vajra Pestle, looking like a Buddhist protector, were all watching Gu Chen.

Seeing that someone actually dared to provoke Gu Chen now, the movements of the surrounding strongest warriors paused, and then they all turned their gazes toward them.

Gu Chen glanced back calmly, not uttering a word, just gazing at them serenely.

"Borrow your head for a moment," the handsome young man, Meng Sheng, said.

"Hm?!"

Upon these words being uttered, the other strongest warriors present were all stunned for a moment, and then an uproar spread.

The fierce-looking Ren Bu and Tuo Sang Qin both took a step forward, their predatory gazes fixed on Gu Chen, their stance unequivocally clear.

"They plan to make the first move on Gu Chen?!" Some of the strongest warriors guessed the intentions of Meng Sheng’s trio.

The number of people who could enter the Inborn Source Pool is limited. To save their energy, they would cut down Gu Chen, who is now famous throughout Origin Island. Then, the others would necessarily be wary of their powerful strength and not wish to follow suit in vain.

This was much more convenient than defeating one opponent after another.

After all, the best opportunity to make a name and establish a reputation is to defeat a famous person in front of everyone, naturally inheriting the other’s fame and prestige.

"I recognize them; they each come from the Karma Fire Palace, Ming Wang Sect, and Great Dark Sky Palace—these three major forces all originated from the Saint Realm!" a strongest warrior spoke up, revealing the origins of Meng Sheng, Ren Bu, and Tuo Sang Qin.

This statement naturally reached Gu Chen’s ears, clear as day. He was somewhat surprised; Meng Sheng and the others came from forces that emerged from the Saint Realm?

Subsequently, through the descriptions of a few strongest warriors, they learned about the origins of the Karma Fire Palace, Ming Wang Sect, and Great Dark Sky Palace.

It turns out, in many greater epochs past, these three major forces all belonged to supremely high-level Daoist traditions, with individuals who had once dominated the myriads of heavens and worlds—extremely extraordinary!

However, since the Saint Realm’s collapse and their arrival in the Upper Realm, due to reasons of strength, all three major forces had been exceptionally low-key. But, not long ago, news came out that the leaders of the Karma Fire Palace, Ming Wang Sect, and Great Dark Sky Palace had all broken through to the level of questioning the Dao.

Thus, they no longer needed to keep a low profile.

They were eager for an opportunity to make a name for themselves and be recognized by the higher realms.

Gu Chen was an ideal target, not to mention the various secrets he possessed that others were keen to explore.

"Quite good at hiding." Gu Chen murmured softly. During his time in the Sacred Realm, he had not much interaction with the forces behind Meng Sheng and his two companions, a testament to their discretion.

Of course, one thing was certain: the existence backing Meng Sheng and the other two had only recently broken through to the Inquiry Realm and was still in retreat to consolidate power, which meant there was definitely no Inquiry Realm incarnation with them.

Hence, other supreme figures were puzzled about where they got the audacity to challenge Gu Chen.

Boom!

However, Gu Chen naturally wouldn’t waste words with Meng Sheng and his companions. Since they had chosen him as their target, they had to be ready for the corresponding consequences. He made his move directly, shattering the void, like thousands of outer domain stars crashing down, with an incredibly astonishing force and grandeur.

"As expected of someone whose physical body became a saint, truly formidable." Seeing Gu Chen make his move, the expressions of Meng Sheng and his companions turned extremely grave.

And at a distance, Tianhuo Old Man was watching the scene with great interest.

"Don’t worry, we have prepared the appropriate means to fight against you. Despite your strength, you will still meet your demise today without a doubt!" Since Meng Sheng and the others dared to act knowing Gu Chen’s strength, they naturally had confidence and assurance.

"Karma Fire Engulfs the Body!" At this moment, the handsome young man Meng Sheng formed seals with his hands, his brow’s flame mark brightening, and an eerie aura emanated from nowhere as deep red flames appeared in the void.

"Indeed, it’s Karma Fire!" Upon witnessing this, the supreme figures present backed off to a great distance as if avoiding a plague.

Even Tianhuo Old Man, who was considered the number one master of fire in the Primordial Realm of the upper worlds, turned pale and retreated slightly, unwilling to be touched by it.

After all, that was the legendary Karma Fire, also known as the fire of sin!

Contained within it were endless sins; the stronger the cause and effect on a cultivator, the more violently the Karma Fire would burn. This flame was exceedingly wicked, with a rather idealistic notion, and not even extraordinary beings of the Inquiry Realm would willingly provoke it.

Over endless eons, in the epoch long past, the founder of the Karma Fire Palace—the supreme being among the heavens—had used this ultimate technique to suppress countless worlds.

"Drown in the Karma Fire and see the sins you’ve committed, then repent." The handsome young man Meng Sheng murmured, the flame mark on his brow growing even brighter.

Once the Karma Fire locks onto its target, not even Gu Chen could escape using the "Yu" character seal. It was akin to an idealistic entity, igniting directly on his skin.

Even with a body tempered into sainthood, Gu Chen felt an immediate and astonishing pain!

This demonstrated the formidable nature of the Karma Fire.

Boom!

The moment the Karma Fire appeared on Gu Chen’s body, it was like an explosion, instantly transforming into a surging sea of flames, completely enveloping him.

The deep red glow was bizarre and heart-pounding, causing all the supreme figures present to retreat to a far distance, daring not to get closer. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

The fiery blaze, reaching sky-high, reflected Meng Sheng’s smiling figure, as he said with a hint of complacency, "The so-called number one genius of all worlds seems to be nothing special after all. No one can escape the punishment of the Karma Fire. Repent in your sins! Such a dense and fervent Karma Fire, even I have never seen before. How great a massacre did you commit?"

While he spoke, the smile on his face grew even more intense. Karma Fire was the fire of sin; the more and deeper the cause and effect, the more terrifying the Karma Fire would be. In Meng Sheng’s view, Gu Chen was beyond saving given the situation before him.

"Who would have thought that this young man had such heavy karma, having killed so many." The red-robed Ren Bu from the Ming Wang Sect and the fierce-faced, dark-skinned Tuo Sang Qin holding the Vajra Pestle whispered among themselves.

This was somewhat beyond their expectations; they didn’t even need to use their trump cards and could easily eliminate their target.

"It’s over. With the Karma Fire burning so intensely, even those in the Inquiry Realm would find it hard to endure. Only with an immensely powerful Dao might there be a chance!" The surrounding supreme figures, observing Gu Chen submerged in the torrential deep red flames, felt a chilling dread arise in their hearts and became extremely cautious of Meng Sheng and his companions.

As for Gu Chen’s fate, it went without saying - everyone who witnessed this scene believed he was doomed!