An intense flame aura flooded the chamber and pressed down on everything. Even Nie Li felt its heavy, inescapable suppression.0

"This flame energy is helping to restore my cultivation!" Yu Yan appeared beside him, surprise filling her tone.0

She reached out and touched the stone wall—instantly, terrifying flames surged along her arm and into her body. Her long hair danced wildly, and her crystalline skin shimmered with radiant scarlet light, mesmerizing and divine.0

"Nie Li, I can feel my power awakening!" she exclaimed, spinning toward him with eyes that sparkled in delight. Someone had designed this place just for her.0

But as she turned, the sudden motion caused her clothing to shift. For a brief instant, exposed skin flashed before Nie Li's eyes.0

His expression froze. Blood sprayed from his nose, and he quickly pinched it shut.0

"Big Sister Yu Yan, can you pay more attention to your image?" he muttered.0

"What?!" Yu Yan's face flushed bright red. She hurriedly adjusted her robe, flustered and embarrassed.0

"Nie Li! Where were you even...0