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Wei Chen felt a powerful force emerging from deep within the groove, causing the Source of Fire Flower to spin anxiously. The speed of that rotation was something that even the elders, with all their might, could not counteract with their energy attacks.
At that moment, an elder, his face pale yet resolute, murmured something under his breath and flew unhesitatingly into the Source of Fire Flower!
In an instant, the old man was transformed into a wisp of Fire Element Energy under the scorching heat of the Source of Fire Flower!
What is tragic grandeur?
This is tragic grandeur!
Seeing the old man bravely sacrificing himself, Wei Chen and Donghua, along with their seven companions, fell into a profound silence.
Such a tragic scene was extremely rare in the battle experiences of Wei Chen and Donghua’s group. Perhaps they were unaware, but Wei Chen himself had never witnessed such a moment.
The image of the elder vaporizing as he approached the Source of Fire Flower lingered in Wei Chen's mind, replaying over and over again, refusing to fade away.
That scene would undoubtedly remain etched in Wei Chen's memory forever.
Gradually, Wei Chen began to understand what tragic grandeur meant and what responsibility entailed.
Isn't it the elders' duty to protect their kin?
When the entire clan faces great peril, it is people like this who must step forward to act as saviors.
Only such individuals can save their clan within certain limits!
Without a spirit of sacrifice, how can one speak of salvation?
Without the heart to face death, how can one save others?
Wei Chen was deeply shaken.
He finally understood the meaning of responsibility.
Protecting the people, protecting his woman, friends, and children—these were all responsibilities.
In that moment, Wei Chen suddenly awakened. He realized that the so-called strength, the ability to protect his loved ones at critical moments, required true power...
Without great strength, how could one protect?
Without great strength, one could only be like that elder, striking a rock with an egg.
The elder's tragic sacrifice left Wei Chen profoundly moved.
For Donghua and their seven companions, it was the same. They had never imagined that the people of the Fire Tribe could be so resilient!
In their experience, such a situation had never occurred before.
Humans are inherently selfish; they had never encountered someone completely selfless—someone willing to sacrifice their life for the continuation of their race. Even during the hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation in the Ancient World, throughout that long journey, they had never seen such greatness.
The word "sacrifice" seems simple when spoken, but in practice, it is incredibly difficult.
Yet they had underestimated themselves and overestimated others. It was simply the elder's generous willingness to die that was so shocking it made them forget about themselves.
In the Endless Divine Realm, each of the seven of them came with a resolute determination to face death generously. Before arriving at the Endless Divine Realm, Wei Chen and the others shared the same mindset; they believed that the Ancient World was on the brink of destruction, and that the Army from the Endless Divine Realm was about to descend. At that point, the entire Ancient World Spatial Dimension System would meet its end—who could escape such fate?
To ensure the survival of the Ancient World Spatial Dimension System, Wei Chen and his companions arrived at the Endless Divine Realm with a willingness to sacrifice themselves. Their resolve had never wavered; it was just that plans could not keep up with changes. The Endless Divine Realm unexpectedly abandoned its plan to gather the Army to attack the Ancient World, granting it a moment of respite. Moreover, Wei Chen's unexpected rise within the Endless Divine Realm was something no one had anticipated.
Like the elders of the Fire Tribe, Wei Chen and his companions believed that in pursuit of their people's prosperity, death was inconsequential.
In times of crisis, no one would dwell on their own safety; they only considered sacrificing themselves for the continued growth of their tribe.
There are many great individuals, or at least many with great hearts; it is just that without suitable opportunities, their greatness cannot be manifested.
As they watched an elder become part of the Source of Fire Flower and disappear, solemn expressions filled their faces.
In unison and with genuine sincerity, they deeply bowed in respect toward the direction where the elder had vanished.
In this world, there are few who can command such reverence from Wei Chen and his companions.
If that elder were aware in spirit, he would surely feel a sense of comfort.
Seeing Wei Chen and his companions bowing to the Fire Elder, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow's expression turned grave, revealing hints of pain in his eyes.
Once upon a time, the Fire Tribe was incredibly glorious; even a single village could launch an attack against one of the four Major Forces of the Southern Ming Divine Domain—the Privy Hall.
Now, however, members of the Fire Tribe were barely surviving, relying on sacrificing elders' lives to maintain the existence of the Fire Clan Secret Realm.
What a tremendous disparity this was!
“Patriarch, is this the method you use to slow down the collapse of the Source of Fire Flower?” Wei Chen looked at Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow and asked calmly.
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow nodded and replied, “That’s right. We can only rely on this method to slow down the trend of the Source of Fire Flower collapsing, but the effect is minimal. Even if we sacrifice the lives of the elders, after a while, it will return to its original state.”
Wei Chen and Donghua, along with their seven companions, understood what Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow meant. They had all seen that after the elder's selfless sacrifice, the frantic spinning of the Source of Fire Flower ceased, returning to a slow and steady rotation.
Once the Source of Fire Flower began to spin, those elders could only continue their work, absorbing and releasing endlessly, repeating that action a thousand times, a million times, without a hint of complaint.
Wei Chen squinted as he observed the Source of Fire Flower and asked lightly, “Patriarch, how much can these elders collectively slow it down?”
“Thirty percent.” Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow held up three fingers and pointed at the circle of elders surrounding them. “Previously, the number of elders was five times what it is now; they could form five circles around the Source of Fire Flower. At that time, its rotation was very slow, unlike how fast it is now. As time goes on, more and more elders will selflessly sacrifice themselves. At this rate, in three to five years, all the elders will be gone. By then, the Source of Fire Flower will spin recklessly and will soon shatter completely. After that, our Fire Clan Secret Realm will be finished, and our entire Fire Tribe will be done for.”
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow was filled with worry; watching his clansmen perish while feeling helpless was truly tormenting.
“Wei Chen brother,” he continued earnestly, “to be honest, if I weren’t the clan leader, I could also sacrifice myself like those elders without fear. But I cannot do that; I can only endure this pain and pressure while desperately seeking solutions.”
After a pause, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow added, “Previously, we sent many people out to seek reliable Formation Masters within the Endless Divine Realm. However, several renowned Formation Masters came but were unable to offer any solutions.”
Hearing this from Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow, Wei Chen frowned and asked, “So there have been Formation Masters from the Endless Divine Realm before?”
“Yes,” Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow replied without hesitation. “A total of seven came; they are powerful Formation Masters who dominate in the Endless Divine Realm.”
Wei Chen inquired further, “Then doesn’t that mean your Fire Clan Secret Realm is also under threat? Those Formation Masters can’t possibly keep everything a secret.”
Though Wei Chen posed this question, his true concern lay elsewhere.
Without him realizing it, the seven of them shared Wei Chen's concerns.
They all became alert. In the Fire Clan Secret Realm, no matter how strong or confident they were, it didn't matter; this was the territory of the Fire Tribe. With so many powerful members of the Fire Tribe around, if a real fight broke out, they could very well be finished.
Facing the increasingly grim expressions of Wei Chen and the others, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow quickly explained, "Everyone, please remain calm. It's not as you think. When the Formation Masters arrived at the Fire Clan Secret Realm and couldn't find a solution, we politely sent them back without harming anyone. Before coming here, they were also drawn by the fire. They swore not to disclose anything about the Fire Clan Secret Realm and took a solemn oath; under normal circumstances, no one would break it."
"Moreover, they don't even know where the entrance to the Fire Clan Secret Realm is. Just like you, Brother Wei Chen, you don't know where it is either. As for business dealings, we of the Fire Tribe would never engage in anything that could harm our principles. Even if our tribe were to perish, we would not turn against anyone."
"The Formation Masters came to help us, and although they weren't successful, we genuinely appreciate their efforts."
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow hurriedly continued explaining, fearing that he might anger Wei Chen.
After hearing these words, Wei Chen and his seven companions slightly reined in their killing intent.
They had thought that those Formation Masters must have been eliminated by the Fire Tribe members. Regardless of success or failure, to keep the secrets of the Fire Clan Secret Realm safe, they would have to be dealt with. As Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow spoke, his expression was sincere and anxious; it didn't seem like he was lying.
Wei Chen stared deeply at Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow and coldly said, "Fire Shadow, let me tell you this: no matter what happens, it's best not to provoke us. Otherwise, even without the Source of Fire Flower collapsing, your Fire Tribe will vanish!"
"No, no! Brother Wei Chen, our Fire Tribe would never do anything to betray you," Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow said in a cold sweat. He suddenly realized that Wei Chen's cold snort felt like a heavy hammer striking his chest, making his blood boil uncomfortably.
Wei Chen's strength was indeed formidable!
"I have a formation that might work; I can't guarantee its effectiveness," Wei Chen said coldly while looking at Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow.
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