Chen Fan was astonished! He hadn’t expected the flaming monster to be human. Then a thought struck him. Those withered, flame-covered corpses he’d encountered in the core of the Nebulous Divine Palace. There were similarities... but also key differences. These creatures were engulfed in flames. Without dispersing the fire, you’d never know a human body lay beneath. More importantly, they were far stronger, both in power and durability. The one in front of him, for example, had toughness comparable to a Grade-8 or 9 treasure. The monster’s flames spread to Chen Fan’s arm almost instantly, and they could burn even true primeval and laws. Agonizing pain shot through his nerves. Chen Fan cried out. “Damn it, what flames are these?” He hurriedly suppressed the raging flames on his arm. It took significant effort to extinguish it. His skin was scorched, the smell of roasted flesh filling the air. A chill crept into his heart. His Hegemonic Golden Body was now comparable to an exceptional Grade-9 treasure, almost indestructible. Ordinary fire wouldn’t even singe a strand of his hair. These flames had burned through his defense. Didn’t this mean that even a Grade-9 treasure would be burned and destroyed on contact? The two flaming monsters charged again, letting out strange, eerie cries. They had already died long ago. They were undead creatures, like jiangshi or dried corpses. They felt no pain or fear. Even if they were beaten to a pulp, they would still pounce at their target, groaning, until utterly destroyed. Thankfully, the monsters’ strength was only comparable to early-stage Lesser Legends. However, the toughness of their physique was extraordinary. If not, they would’ve been shattered by his earlier punch and palm strike. “Damn it, go to hell!” Chen Fan’s gaze turned fierce, and he attacked continuously. A terrifying force burst forth, shaking heaven and earth. The flames on the two monsters were snuffed out in an instant. The two flaming monsters let out creepy noises, like metal being crushed by hand. Their physiques could no longer be called human. The fire had refined them into weapons. It could be said that these two flaming monsters were equivalent to two Grade-8 or 9 treasures attacking him. This was very terrifying! By now, the others who had rushed in had also entered the flaming mountain range, only to be ambushed by more flaming monsters. Some people could not react in time and got struck by flaming monsters. Screams echoed through the air as they struggled, but nothing could put out the fire. Their wails sent chills down every spine. Before long, their divine nascent, vitality, flesh, blood, and everything else were all consumed, refined by the same flames. In just a short time, they were transformed into new flaming monsters. “Damn it, what are these monsters?” “My god, it’s actually people. There are people inside those flames!” “Could these creatures have once been the members of the Mystical Gates Immortal Manor? Maybe they perished in some catastrophe and were twisted into this cursed form by the environment!” “What terrifying flaming monsters. They are too tough. They're like living Grade-9 treasures!” “Refining people into weapons! This is human artifact refinement! These flames must be the same ones the Mystical Gates Immortal Manor used to forge immortal treasures. No wonder they’re so terrifying!” “My god! Did their artifact refining furnace overturn, and the artifact refining flames inside had gushed out, turning this mountain range into a flaming mountain range?” In the flaming mountain range, numerous figures cried out loud as they resisted the attacks of the flaming monsters, trying to deduce the chain of events that led to this. Recalling the fact that the Mystical Gates Immortal Manor specialized in refining artifacts, many began piecing things together. “Quickly leave. We must escape this mountain range. If more of those flaming monsters awaken, we’re finished!” No one dared linger. They pushed the monsters back and fled in a chosen direction. These creatures couldn’t be killed unless destroyed, and that wasn’t easy. Each was a Grade-8 or 9 treasure, maybe even a quasi-immortal artifact. On the other hand, if they got entangled and exposed to their flames, it was over. Many had already seen their companions refined alive into human artifacts. Given time, they’d likely become flaming monsters themselves. Numerous figures broke through the air. However, puppet war machines suddenly appeared in the sky. Eagle-shaped, tiger-like, humanoid—there were all kinds. These puppets possessed incredible strength, catching the people immediately off guard. A rain of blood fell from the sky, making the flames on the mountain range burn even brighter. Furious shouts echoed everywhere. “Shit, what on earth is this place? Is this really the remains of the Mystical Gates Immortal Manor?” The source of thɪs content is novel~fire~net “Flaming monsters on the ground, and war puppets in the sky. Are they planning on keeping all of us here?” Meanwhile, Chen Fan spotted human figures in the distance and exhaled in relief. He wasn’t alone. The others had entered too. These people also saw Chen Fan but completely ignored him. Everyone fled frantically, as many flaming monsters were chasing after them. The roars behind them sent shivers down their spines. Some, desperate to survive, even veered toward Chen Fan, trying to redirect the monsters onto him to lessen their own burden. Naturally, Chen Fan saw through the situation. Without hesitation, he struck with his palm, manifesting a terrifying palm seal that blasted the approaching cultivators back. Miserable screams rang out immediately. Chen Fan was unconcerned. Since these people tried to harm him, he had no reason to show mercy. Meanwhile, powerful flaming monsters lunged at him as well. He decided on a direction and retreated as he fought. Escaping the flaming mountain range was now his top priority. He already knew that there were puppets hidden in the sky, appearing and vanishing like ghosts. They were even more dangerous than the flaming monsters on the mountain range. As Chen Fan fought while retreating, more flaming monsters awakened, each more vicious than the last, rushing at him in waves.