The Tomb of the Scarlet Flame was an ancient ruin, hidden deep within the Scarlet Moon Realm. Its stone walls were covered in carvings, depicting scenes of long-forgotten battles and the rise of ancient cultivators. At its heart lay the legendary Scarlet Flame Jade, a treasure said to hold the power of the flames themselves.
But the tomb was not unguarded.
As Lei Chen and Lan Mei entered the tomb, they were immediately confronted by a swarm of Wraith Spirits. These malevolent beings, born from the lingering resentment of fallen cultivators, attacked without mercy, their ghostly hands reaching for Lei Chen's essence.
Lei Chen's Essence Fusion technique allowed him to shield himself from their energy-draining attacks, but the Wraith Spirits were relentless. Lan Mei fought alongside him, her dark techniques proving just as effective against the spirits.
Just as they thought they had gained the upper hand, Wu Jian and his group arrived, leading to a tense standoff in the heart of the tomb.
"You think you can just walk in and take what's mine?" Wu Jian spat, his eyes burning with fury.
"We don't have time for this," Lei Chen said, his voice calm despite the tension. "This place will destroy us if we keep fighting each other."
But Wu Jian wasn't listening. He had already made up his mind