The legendary warrior

"My master, I'm afraid you can't leave this place right now. But when this Earth Fire Place disappears, I can get you out of here without being noticed by anyone. Even an innate spirit would not discover your departure," said Alva with confidence. He lowered his head and bowed to show respect for his master.

'Even an innate spirit would not discover me when I leave! That is just incredible. Can he really pull that off?' Ricky thought to himself. He was so astonished at the man's capability of making him leave without being noticed.

"Yes, my master. I am a real treasure and I can do that. Although I've been hurt badly, I can still perform my power. The least I can do is to help you escape without being detected," Alva stated confidently as he reassured Ricky. It was as if he had already read his master's mind.

"I am so glad to hear what you can do and that you're sure of it. If that's true, please, I need you to get me out of here when the time comes," Ricky said in a helpless tone.

It was no secret that several other warriors had already died in the Heaven Melting Pagoda. They were killed by no other than the Beast Fire. To them, once you enter the pagoda, there would be no certainty that you would be able to come out alive. All of this was seen and witnessed by all the other warriors who refused to go in. But even if Ricky escaped the pagoda undetected, he would still be mobbed by a group of angry warriors all because of what he might have gained inside of it. Even if Elder Alexander gave him protection, it wouldn't be enough to control a crazy mob.

The theory that the pagoda could have the ability to aide his escape meant that he could have more time and energy to fight off the greedy men outside of the pagoda. This thought alone lifted some weight off his shoulders.

"Oh, Alva, here is another thing. About those Beast Fires inside the pagoda... do you still need them?" Ricky asked nonchalantly.

"My master, throughout the years I have collected Beast Fires to restore my energy and strength. I do not need them anymore, master. I owe it to the Heaven Melting Fire that I have finally gained and recovered my strength completely. Please, feel free to engulf these fires!" Alva replied enthusiastically.

"It seems that you have already known that there is another fire existing in my body," Ricky said positively as he had already expected that Alva knew about his special power.

"You are right, my master. You used such a special fire without any reservation in my body. There's no way I wouldn't be able to feel it!" Alva replied.

"Oh, and by the way, my master...which kind of fire would that be?" he added.

"It's the Devouring Fire. Have you, by any chance, heard anything about it?" Ricky had no intention of hiding the fact away from him. This special power did not require secrecy. He went straight to the point and discussed the essentials of the Devouring Fire in his body. Alva's face was crumpled, as he tried to understand and remember if he had ever encountered such skill before.

"What?! The Devouring Fire! What a surprise! Oh, stupid me! I should have thought of that!" Alva's eyes widened as he realized that what Ricky had was indeed the Devouring Fire.

"Oh? Are you familiar with it?"

the Heaven Melting Fire. I had the privilege of containing any kind of fire in my body.

also tried to absorb the Devouring Fire. But it failed

some reason. As I have heard, among all the peculiar fires and the divine fires, the newborn Devouring Fire is the most vulnerable one. It can even be perceived to be impotent than the Beast Fire. On the other hand, it is known

Devouring Fire can grow quickly by taking in other fires, engulfing them. Once it absorbs other fires, it would gain more power, and grow even larger than it is until it becomes the first ever

Ricky said as he pondered on what Alva had just said about his

how he mixed up almost a hundred and eight fires using his skill just to create the Chaotic Fire. From what he gathered, it meant that the Devouring Fire enabled him to engulf the other one hundred and seven

Devouring Fire, he decided to do something that he had always wanted. Ricky focused and activated his internal strength and transferred all kinds of the Beat Fire into where he stood. With a deep breath, he began

each and every one of them. He presumed that devouring all of them would grant him a more powerful Devouring Fire--the stronger and

the next four days, Ricky channeled all his energy and

waited for Ricky. Theo and three other partners awaited

about him!" Kayla asked as she paced back and

Theo responded with worried eyes. "Why don't we wait for a few

minute, a person would come straight out of the door. But, the more they waited, the more they lost hope. No one showed up yet and this only made them more jumpy as they worried that the Earth Fire Place would soon disappear.

the exit point of the Earth Fire Place appeared. This surprised them because it wasn't supposed to be

decided to give up on the test. They did not want to proceed with the next challenges for two reasons--they did not see themselves powerful enough to pass them, and that they might meet Ricky and even be his opponents. And that was the last thing that both

shall we do now? Ricky did not come out, neither did other warriors. No one has come out yet! This passage out of the

seven days since they entered the pagoda. No one's coming out alive. All of them might have probably died there," some warriors whispered to each other frightfully. "Let's get out of here. Otherwise,

leave now! It's what's best for us!" other warriors echoed in fear.

had cold feet and left through the passage.

ground shook violently. "Wh... What's happening?!" exclaimed

out of the ground. The massive structure's launch caused a strong sandstorm in the area and swept away most of the things around it. People had a hard time staying on the ground. Everyone who was there held on to their lives as they tried their best not to be taken away by the massive sandstorm. The pagoda continued to fly high up in

everyone, "All of the candidates did not survive. Leave now or

who stayed only wanted to hear the final results. But when they knew that they did

were devastated to hear the words from the pagoda. Their eyes were filled with tears as they knew that their friend might have not survived the test. Theo comforted the other three