"Here we are, the gathering place of the Power of Five Elements. With the Five Elements Divine Furnace, this old ancestor's power is even stronger. Xiao Mu, give up. Today, right here, I shall build the Five Elements Divine Furnace, and within quarter of an hour, I'll refine you to nothing."

As he spoke, the Five Elements Old Ancestor landed directly on the mountain.

With one hand still holding Xiao Mu, the other began forming hand seals, leveraging the True Force to sketch out an illusory Five Elements Divine Furnace and then making it real.

With a touch of realism, the Five Elements Divine Furnace gradually appeared. The Five Elements Old Ancestor formed seal after seal, drawing in the surrounding Five Elements Power, channeling it into the furnace to forge it successfully.

As the Five Elements Power accumulated, the furnace finally began to take shape bit by bit.

Eventually, a massive furnace composed purely of Five Elements Power stood before Xiao Mu and the Five Elements Old Ancestor.

The furnace, about 10 feet tall and roughly 3 feet in diameter, took the shape of a long oval.

Around the furnace, arranged in the orientation of the Five Elements, were five circular array holes. Each hole corresponded to one of the Five Elements, completing the set of five.

The Power of Five Elements flowed through the circular holes, constantly being absorbed into the Five Elements Divine Furnace.

Having absorbed the Power of Five Elements, the furnace then began to draw Heaven and Earth energy, pulling it into the bottom of the furnace, using it as fuel to ignite below.

Woooo!

The roaring furnace fire, fueled by Heaven and Earth energy, sounded like the mourning cries of this realm, unleashing astonishing heat that melted the surrounding small mountain.

Under the protection of the Creation Divine Shield, Xiao Mu couldn't help but be secretly alarmed.

Too terrifying—this furnace's heat was so intense that it might actually refine him.

"Frightened now, aren't you?"

The Five Elements Old Ancestor tossed Xiao Mu to the ground and casually used the Five Elements Chain to lock both Xiao Mu and the Creation Divine Shield, preventing him from escaping.

With a mocking gaze fixed on Xiao Mu, he sneered and began his taunting inquiry.

"Nothing special!" Xiao Mu deliberately gave the furnace a dismissive glance, refusing to let the Five Elements Old Ancestor feel triumphant.

"Nothing special? Well, let's see if you can still keep running your mouth once this old ancestor throws you into the furnace!"

The Five Elements Old Ancestor chuckled darkly, his expression ominous, as killing intent radiated from his entire being.

BOOM!

With a wave of his hand, the furnace lid flew into the air, revealing the massive chamber within.

From the chamber, an overwhelming heat surged forth, so intense that even the furnace opening was scorching.

Grabbing Xiao Mu with one hand, the Five Elements Old Ancestor acted as if he were going to toss him into the furnace but hesitated momentarily, his tone turning threatening. "Boy, this is your last chance to regret. Hand over the Creation Beads and spare me the trouble. Otherwise, you'll be thrown into the furnace and burned to ashes alive."

"Don't say this old ancestor didn't warn you—this furnace can even burn through Creation Chains, let alone you."

Unmoved, Xiao Mu retorted, "Five Elements Old Ancestor, take a look in the mirror."

"What?"

The Five Elements Old Ancestor looked puzzled.

Laughing, Xiao Mu said, "Take a good look at that ugly mug of yours. Are you even worthy of owning the Creation Beads?"

"Good! Very good!"

The Five Elements Old Ancestor's face darkened in rage. "If you're so intent on seeking death, this old ancestor will grant your wish."

BOOM!

Taking hold of Xiao Mu, he threw him directly into the Five Elements Divine Furnace, then gestured at the lid with a finger, causing it to fly back into place, sealing the furnace.

"Die, boy! Enjoy what little moments you have left in this life!"

Standing before the Five Elements Divine Furnace, the Five Elements Old Ancestor unleashed a torrent of insults at Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu's sarcasm had infuriated him, driving him to the decision to refine Xiao Mu completely.

So hot! So scorching!

From the moment Xiao Mu was thrown into the furnace, he felt the immense heat.

Inside the furnace, the heat was unbearable. His sweat evaporated instantly, refusing to linger.

His entire body began to dry out; his hair, singed by the flames.

Thankfully, he was under the protection of the Creation Divine Shield, which blocked most of the heat. Otherwise, the moment he was thrown inside, he might have been refined to ashes.

Still, the heat filtered through the Creation Divine Shield proved difficult for him to endure.

He unleashed his Heavenly God form, activating the Four Layers of Divine Defense to protect himself.

Even so, he couldn't hold out.

The heat was so intense that it penetrated through the Four Layers of Divine Defense, scorching his body.

Transform!

Pressed into a corner, Xiao Mu activated the Changeable Divine Technique, his body constantly shifting forms to resist the heat.

The heat diminished slightly, but Xiao Mu still couldn't hold out, feeling as though the furnace's terrifying temperature might refine him regardless.

"My Senior, Black Senior!"

Desperate, Xiao Mu urgently cried out for help from the Wild Man.

Harnessing the Creation Power, he infused his plea into the airwaves, ensuring his voice traveled far into the Tremor Mountain, hoping the Wild Man might hear and come to his rescue.

"Help me, Senior! Black Senior, help me!"

Xiao Mu repeatedly sent out his cries for help, his voice, carried by the Creation Power, reaching deep into Tremor Mountain.

Yet the Wild Man failed to respond.

Minutes passed—five, six minutes. By now, all of Xiao Mu's hair had burned away, his clothes had disintegrated, and his skin was drying and dehydrating.

The torment was excruciating; he felt as though he might pass out any moment.

The Creation Divine Shield could only block part of the heat, not entirely protect him, leaving him vulnerable to the Five Elements Divine Furnace's devouring flames.

Meanwhile, the Five Elements Old Ancestor, dissatisfied with the furnace's current temperature, deemed it too slow for refining Xiao Mu. Opening his mouth wide, he began blowing at the furnace base, pushing the flames to burn even hotter.

As a result, the furnace's temperature rose further.

"Wait! Five Elements Old Ancestor, I yield! I agree to hand over the Creation Beads! Please, let me out!"

Unable to withstand the heat any longer, Xiao Mu decided to delay the process as much as possible, hoping the Wild Man would make it in time.

"Yield, huh? Ha, ha! Boys like you—let me tell you—it's too late. This old ancestor has decided to refine you, and your surrender means nothing."

The Five Elements Old Ancestor flatly refused, increasing the furnace's temperature to ensure Xiao Mu's complete refinement.

"Five Elements Old Ancestor, think carefully. During the time you spend refining me, I'm relying on the Creation Power to protect myself. The Creation Power will continue depleting the entire time."

Xiao Mu delivered his argument with feigned calm, confident in swaying the Five Elements Old Ancestor. "The Creation Array draws its energy from the Pool of Chaos, supplied by Creation Liquid."

"Creation Liquid is finite. The more I consume, the less there will be for you in the end."

Naturally, the Five Elements Old Ancestor found this logic compelling upon hearing it.

He shot Xiao Mu a malicious glare and growled, "Boy, you'd better not be lying. Otherwise, I promise, I'll make your death agonizing."

"I said I'd surrender and mean it. Five Elements, there's no need for empty threats," Xiao Mu countered, unfazed by the Old Ancestor's menace.

"Let's hope you hold up your end of the deal!"

The Five Elements Old Ancestor let out a wicked chuckle and gestured again, causing the furnace lid to fly away.

Then, with another gesture, he sent Xiao Mu flying out of the Five Elements Divine Furnace.

As soon as he escaped the furnace, the temperature around him dropped significantly, allowing Xiao Mu to breathe easier.

"Black Senior, help me! Black Senior, help me!"

Seizing the moment, Xiao Mu utilized the Creation Power once more, sending out cries toward Tremor Mountain, hoping the Wild Man would hear and respond quickly.

Unbeknownst to the Five Elements Old Ancestor, Xiao Mu was secretly calling for help, hidden by the Creation Power. The Old Ancestor simply thrust his hand toward Xiao Mu, demanding viciously, "Boy, hand over the Creation Beads now!"

"Wait, I have one condition!"

Xiao Mu deliberately stalling for time.

"What? I knew it—you're up to no good, boy! Whatever condition it is, this old ancestor refuses entirely."

"Back into the furnace you go, boy! This old ancestor will refine you on the spot!"

The Five Elements Old Ancestor lashed out in anger, grabbing Xiao Mu to throw him back into the Five Elements Divine Furnace.

"Wait a moment, Five Elements Old Ancestor."

Xiao Mu panicked, pretending to maintain his composure, "My condition isn't unreasonable—I just want to choose a more comfortable way to die."

"Five Elements—surely, such a request isn't too much?"

"To choose a comfortable way to die?"

The Five Elements Old Ancestor froze, shocked at the simplicity of the demand.

This condition was genuinely not excessive.

"That's right, simply choosing a comfortable death," Xiao Mu replied with a faint smile.

At the same time, his gaze remained fixed on Tremor Mountain.

Suddenly spotting something, Xiao Mu's heart jolted.

From Tremor Mountain's direction, a black cloud had appeared high in the sky, moving swiftly toward them.

The Wild Man—it's the Wild Man Senior! He heard my distress call and is rushing over!

Xiao Mu rejoiced!

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