Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 2348: Chapter 2345: Flame Valley, Remembering Them

Flame Valley!

This is a mysterious place that has always existed on Earth, and no one knows why such a place formed, nor does anyone know how long the flames in this grand canyon have been burning, but they have never ceased, always existing. Whether Earth was closed to the world for years or now when the magic laws are in chaos with a storm brewing, the fire in Flame Valley still burns fiercely!

Ye Tianchen, along with Hu Gao, Little Zhu Yan, and the God Beating Bowl, traveled non-stop to the outskirts of Flame Valley. When looking at the flames in the valley that still shot skyward and burned so intensely, Ye Tianchen wasn’t surprised. He was just somewhat confused; perhaps it was because the ominous power within him kept devouring his divine, perhaps it was because being here reminded him of Dongfang Meng, and inevitably also reminded him of Tianshuang...

Those were the days!

Ye Tianchen first ventured to Flame Valley because Dongfang Meng was kidnapped by the Blood Killing Organization. At the time, the Blood Killing Organization wanted to obtain the Yijin Jing cultivation skill from Ye Tianchen, as well as the mysterious Emperor’s Treasure Holy Heaven Prison. Therefore, they captured Dongfang Meng into Flame Valley to threaten Ye Tianchen to hand over these two items!

Back then, Ye Tianchen was never afraid and never backed down. He knew many enemies would gather in Flame Valley and understood that rescuing Dongfang Meng there was a near-death mission. Yet he hesitated not one bit, charged into Flame Valley with absolute power, and even when facing those who wanted to kill him and covet his treasures, Ye Tianchen countered them all one by one, shocking and killing without a hint of mercy.

Thinking of Dongfang Meng naturally led Ye Tianchen to think about Tianshuang. That day, Ye Tianchen went to rescue Dongfang Meng, clearly knowing it was a perilous journey, but for the sake of friendship, compelled by emotions for both Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang, he went determinedly. Tianshuang even handed Ye Tianchen the Fire God Gourd, a Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect heirloom, to help him withstand the scorching flames of Flame Valley. Indeed, the Fire God Gourd saved Ye Tianchen’s life many times later!

Coming to Flame Valley brought memories of Tianshuang and Dongfang Meng. Both were beautiful, talented, and stubborn, not mere beauties like decorative vases. From acquaintances to confidants, Ye Tianchen and these women shared lives and deaths together, and their emotional bond was beyond words.

However, it seemed heaven was indeed toying with Ye Tianchen; arriving at Flame Valley, reminiscing about Tianshuang and Dongfang Meng, yet they were already gone, dead and buried. The loneliness and melancholy Ye Tianchen felt was beyond anyone’s experience. Standing on the outskirts of Flame Valley, his gaze drifted to the front, confronting the reality that this grand era coming was merely a catastrophe enveloping the cosmos, with all beings unable to escape fate, doomed to a potential bloodbath stretching billions of miles!

”I must become stronger to survive in this grand era battle, overcome the imminent calamities, enhance myself further, and continue searching for an opportunity to resurrect them. I must not die; I must be the one who survives this catastrophe!” Ye Tianchen thought resolutely to himself.

Ye Tianchen stood at the outskirts of Flame Valley for a long time, accompanied by Hu Gao, Little Zhu Yan, and the God Beating Bowl - companions who’ve walked with him for years. Although Ye Tianchen didn’t speak, these three understood that Ye Tianchen was deep in thought, otherwise he wouldn’t have remained motionless here for long!

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a blaze shot upward, enveloping Ye Tianchen and the other three, shocking Hu Gao, Little Zhu Yan, and the God Beating Bowl, and forcing them to retreat. Despite their considerable strength, arriving here they sensed the formidable nature of the flames, where even a slight misstep could result in more than just injuries but being burned to ashes, utterly obliterated!

”Brother Ye...”

Hu Gao saw the three of them retreating while Ye Tianchen still stood motionless, allowing the blaze to approach, urgently calling out.

Yet, as Hu Gao reached out to pull Ye Tianchen, the blaze struck his hand, burning him with a bouncing leap. If he hadn’t dodged quickly, his entire right arm would have been crippled!

Boom!

The blaze struck Ye Tianchen, enveloping him entirely. Hu Gao, Little Zhu Yan, and the God Beating Bowl were startled, witnessing firsthand how the blaze shattered the void, though only with fine fissures that rapidly self-repaired, yet astonishing enough to leave one dumbfounded!

”Brother Ye...” Hu Gao called out anxiously.

”No need to shout, this guy’s alright!” Little Zhu Yan said calmly.

”His physical body strength is truly formidable. It’s rare to find a Human Clan Practitioner with such a robust physical body, nearly comparable to your Zhu Yan Clan’s ancestral bloodline!” The God Beating Bowl nodded in agreement.

Buzz!

The blaze dissipated swiftly, with Ye Tianchen still standing in place, neither moving nor speaking. He merely extended his right arm, observing the red hair - a sign of ominous power eruption, noticeably shortened by the flames’ scorching. It wasn’t burned off by fire but rather suppressed significantly as the ominous power’s growth caused the red hair, which couldn’t be burned away by fire!

”Brother Ye, are you alright?” Hu Gao flew over, arriving by Ye Tianchen’s side and asked.

”I’m fine, the flame power in Flame Valley seems truly effective, but to suppress this ominous power, I must delve further inside!” Ye Tianchen said.

”Heading further in? But...Brother Ye, even though you’ve been here before, Flame Valley has four layers. Even Late Stage Martial Saint humans can only reach the second layer at most!” Hu Gao reminded Ye Tianchen worriedly.

”Yes, but given my current state, I need breakthroughs, otherwise I really don’t know how to suppress this ominous power!” Ye Tianchen pondered.

At this time, the God Beating Bowl flew to Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao’s side, peculiarly gazing at the canyon flames, speaking: ”I remember Flame Valley being very strange, with eternal scorching flames. Anyone without strong cultivation realm entering must die. Even with your strong physical body, reaching the second layer is the limit, rushing in blindly risks greater danger!”

”Indeed, Flame Valley is extremely mysterious, considered among Earth’s few Prohibited Zones. Although people rarely dare approach, given it harbors hidden treasures, it’s uncertain if powerful spirits lurk within, unknown realms. Yet those three Feather Clan young strongmen holding half an Emperor’s Artifact would be keen to explore it; why haven’t they been here?” Little Zhu Yan wondered.

”True, Prohibited Zones are dangerous yet house many cultivation resources and secrets alluring to explorers. Why haven’t those arrogant guys come here?” The God Beating Bowl similarly puzzled.

Reflecting on Little Zhu Yan and God Beating Bowl’s discussion, Hu Gao found it strange, though unaware of what the Feather Clan’s Yutian, Yu Di, Yu Ren pursued on Earth. However, their intent to seize and seek resources was evident. Despite Earth being secluded for years, with Earth Ancient Martial World and Barbaric Forbidden Land scarce in resources, Earth’s potential cultivation resource and secret bearing places would be the Prohibited Zones.

Prohibited Zones are areas no ordinary or powerful Martial Artist dare venture, yet Ye Tianchen had witnessed Flame Valley, Sun Never Sets Mountain, Buzhou Mountain, which are Prohibited Zones, where the overwhelmingly terrifying aura deter any rash entry.

Nevertheless, throughout history many cultivators and beings risked everything entering Prohibited Zones for cultivation resources unobtainable elsewhere, such as the Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass and even rumors of Immortal Elixirs hiding within, tempting anyone’s heart!

Thus, given the Feather Clan’s Yutian, Yu Di, Yu Ren’s arrival on Earth seeking cultivation resources, whether Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass or cultivation skills, they should have touched Prohibited Zones considering their strength, genius, and possessing half an Emperor’s Artifact. Why haven’t they been to Flame Valley?