Chapter 1060: Hell Lord, Legendary Magician
Following the effect of the contract, Zhao Guang could sense that special core.
It didn't seem like a normal world core, but since it was under Hell's Power, it was quite normal. The true dominion of the entire world still lay in Hell's Will.
As a Lord, one could only grasp superficial control, or rather, a secondary control.
Others could potentially seize control under Hell's Will if they managed to overthrow it.
But these were trivial matters; the true objective had already been reached.
Zhao Guang could feel that Xi Fei's path was clear, as a special force spread throughout her. At the same time, the feedback from Molten Fire Hell arrived, propelling Xi Fei's power relentlessly upward.
A black flame ignited on Xi Fei, turning her entirely into a great fireball.
As for the surrounding demons, though watching, none dared to make a move.
Even a few nearby weaker demons, screaming as the flames burned them, dare not stir. Ultimately, they were incinerated to ashes by the flames, becoming sacrifices, Zhao Guang thought to himself.
The various laws of Hell are indeed cruel and without bottom lines.
Within the flames, Xi Fei's power surged continually. Zhao Guang could sense that her power, in its ever-rising tide, easily surpassed Sephidya and continued to soar.
Luckily, under this Dark Power, Xi Fei's power did not become mixed like other demons' but instead grew ever purer, treading a path unlike any other demon.
If it were other Demon Lords, they would now merge their core into the Hell Core.
Though this would mean total control by Hell's Will, they would also be resurrected in Hell after death. As long as they remained a Lord, thoroughly killing them would be exceedingly difficult.
For demons, this generally served as a significant secondary effect, greatly aiding themselves.
But facing this invitation, Xi Fei refused without hesitation.
Zhao Guang could even feel the anger emanating from Hell's Power.
But it was mere anger since this is one of the rules. Though Hell's Will wasn't pleased, it couldn't do anything. Once the last measure of power burned and purified, Xi Fei's power calmed down gradually.
"Not bad, not bad; the strength of this power can almost match mine."
Zhao Guang could feel that Xi Fei's level of power had already reached parity with his own.
The reason she wasn't yet equal to him was due to foundational differences, but in terms of level, they were equal. Now, this power had far surpassed Sephidya's, especially since she hadn't advanced much.
Zhao Guang even knew that the stopping point was because of the Soul Contract's restraint.
Because of the Soul Contract, Xi Fei's level of power couldn't exceed his. Otherwise, with the feedback from Hell's Power, reaching the Legendary Peak wouldn't be a problem for Xi Fei.
If she wished, she could reach the level of a Great Lord in one fell swoop through sheer power from total corruption.
The Great Lord can rival the strength of a Demigod, a force capable of world destruction on any plane.
"But this is better; too much external force impacts oneself greatly; it's better to first refine the pure source." Although the power was pure, the Hell Power it contained was overwhelmingly rich.
It must be completely purified and converted into her power, minimizing its side effects on Xi Fei.
Zhao Guang sensed that Xi Fei's domain had also formed, that black flame.
It was an aggressively strived domain, and anything within would be frantically burned by Hellfire. Simultaneously, it significantly enhanced her flame prowess.
Though slightly inferior to his domain, it still possessed a top-tier attribute.
Especially as it matched Xi Fei's power, this was indeed excellent.
As the power was reclaimed, an orb of black flame appeared on the altar. It was similar to the Light Attribute crystal formed when he had broken through before, a sort of power essence.
But this essence differed from others; it was a special Hellfire seed.
It could also be called pure Dark Flame.
At this moment, Xi Fei finally returned to normal. Her enormous wings were even more magnificent, exuding a radiant sense despite being black.
All her powers had been greatly exalted, completely different from before.
The familiar body had become more voluptuous, and she had grown taller. The allure emitted swayed Zhao Guang incessantly. At that moment, Xi Fei suddenly moved.
Waving her hand: "All of you, step back." Upon hearing the command, the other demons hurriedly retreated.
For demons, staying near their superiors wasn't a good thing; one misstep could lead to demise.
Next moment, Xi Fei clasped her cheeks with her hands, shyly sitting on the ground.
"Oh dear, how did this happen? How could I act like that..." Xi Fei thought back to her previous actions, embarrassingly too exposing, given that the master was watching; had she known, she wouldn't have come.
Thinking of her unusual actions and her posture facing her master, worried if he might be angry.
Zhao Guang immediately sensed Xi Fei's change in mood. It's as if this event tightened the bonds of their Soul Contract further; the contract's power seemed to undergo refining.
These were all aspects of the soul, proving the immense strength of Hell's Law indeed.
However, Zhao Guang suddenly appeared beside Xi Fei, placing a hand on her head.
"Ah, master, you were here too." Xi Fei had been worried about her exposure, forgetting the master was beside her. Feeling the master's warm palm only excited her further.
Zhao Guang chuckled: "You performed excellently; now, you're among our top-tier powerhouses."
Then Zhao Guang shifted the topic: "By the way, what is that thing? Does it have a purpose?" Zhao Guang pointed at the orb of black flame, which was very much akin to Xi Fei's flame, inherently connected.
The deflected Xi Fei's expression did improve a bit.
Looking at the flame, her eyes flickered thoughtfully, as if she accepted special information.
"This is flame essence formed using Hell Power, identical to my source. With it, Hell can create a new species." Xi Fei's words left Zhao Guang somewhat incredulous.