Just as Hierarch Blacknether's massive palm was about to grab Nie Li, a sharp glint flashed in Nie Li's eyes.0

"Now—activate!" Nie Li barked.0

With a resonant hum, fiery streams of light erupted throughout the cave as the Origin Fire Trapping Array stirred violently. A deafening explosion followed. Blazing light surged to the array's center and transformed into a pillar of fire that ripped through the void, piercing Hierarch Blacknether's palm.0

The impact slammed Nie Li into the barrier above the Divine Flame Pool.0

A deafening boom followed as terrifying flames burst in all directions, blasting the experts from the Fire Spiritual Hall backward. Many screamed in agony, the flames scorched their bones and burned their hair and eyebrows black.0

Nie Li had sensed the danger and shielded himself just in time, though the blast still flung him back...0