Subsequently, Zhong Yuan watched in astonishment as Ye Qingyu, who had been as unstoppable as a killing god, collapsed silently into the flames, seemingly unconscious and completely motionless. Judging from his look, he would promptly be incinerated by the blazing [Red Lotus Hellfire] was it not for the cauldron's protection.

What's going on?

Seeing this scene, Zhong Yuan's first reaction was not one of delight.

Instead, he was somewhat puzzled.

He had been thoroughly ...