The Scorching Evil Fire followed Austin's voice, as it released a scarlet fireball, the fireball then suddenly turned into a fierce tiger.
The tiger's body was engulfed in scarlet flames which emitted a dreadful, oppressive and scorching heat.
The tiger roared as it zoomed past the valley and charged into a nearby dense forest.
Everything it touched instantly burned and turned into charred remains before it vanished, leaving a trail of scorched ashes.
The powerful attack stemmed from the burning essence of the Unearthly Fire.
Meanwhile, the scarlet Scorching Evil Fire continued to conjure up different images of beasts, including a lion, fox, wolf, leopard and even an elephant among other interesting animals.
After some time, because of the powers of the fireball, it had burned the trees surrounding the valley down, leaving a barren patch of land covered in black soot and ashes.
'Wow! Awesome!' Austin thought in amazement at the power of the Unearthly Fire. Austin knew that he had gained one more powerful skill that he could use to attack the enemy.
"What's that scarlet flame? Oh my god! Is that the Unearthly Fire?" While Austin was busy practicing how to use his newfound powers and testing the Unearthly Fire, a wrinkled old man in a gray robe outside the valley was keenly watching and noticed his actions.
He stared at the scarlet flame with a knowing smile.
He trembled excitedly, as glittering lights of joy reflected in his eyes.
It turned out that the old man was the priest serving the queen.
He then got nearer to Austin so he could observe him and confirm his suspicions. At the sight of the Scorching Evil Fire, he was ecstatic.
"My god! It is the elusive Unearthly Fire!
Is it a gift from God? Has he finally remembered us and endowed us with the Unearthly Fire, so that we can finally break the seal and get out of this place!"
Priest Callum exclaimed in excitement.
He then quickly transformed into a shadow and charged towards Austin. His action was so swift that mere mortal beings would not notice with their naked eye.
"Who's there?"
While Priest Callum was still in the outer valley, Austin had detected with his spiritual sense that someone was watching him.
Austin had been communicating with his friends using his spiritual sense when he noticed the Priest. He immediately put away the Unearthly Fire and waited for him watchfully.
Austin could sense that his speed was not normal, and his was moving weirdly fast. Based on his speed he deduced that he would be a formidable foe.
"Who are you? What do you want?" Austin exclaimed.
The old Priest Callum abruptly appeared in front of Austin. Austin immediately recognized the old man in gray as the subordinate of the queen.
Austin had met him earlier in the queen's palace.
Besides Austin, Nathan, the Sect Supremo, Violet and the gnome were also guarded towards the uninvited guest.
"Do not be afraid. I am not here to harm you." Feeling their hostility, Priest Callum hastened to explain.
He did not want to agitate them further, so he continued, "Is that the Unearthly Fire that you just activated?"
Priest Callum still could not believe what he had seen.
He stared at Austin and asked him in excitement.
Austin was surprised. 'Is he targeting the Unearthly Fire and wants to steal it?' he wondered.
"Well, you have been here for over ten days. I guess you have finally figured out where it is. It's in a small alternate dimension,"
Priest Callum continued talking to Austin.
Austin nodded in agreement.
The old man felt encouraged and continued talking, "To be honest, this small alternate dimension has been sealed. It works one way, you can come in, but you will never find a way out.
Since you guys are already in here, it's impossible for you to leave."
"What do you mean? Are you saying that we are trapped here since one can come in, but can't leave?"
Austin's face darkened. He became more agitated as he realized the gravity of their situation.
"Our tribe has been trapped in this small alternate dimension for thousands of years. At first, we were desperate to find a way out, but after failing repeatedly, we gave up,"
the old Priest Callum said while looking sad. It was understandable. Everyone trapped in such a place for thousands of years would be as sad as he was.
"Really? You have been trapped in this place for thousands of years?"
Austin was horrified. 'Does it mean that we will also be trapped here for thousands of years?'
"Yeah, we have been stuck in this place for thousands of years. The only exit from this small alternate dimension is in the upper space of this altar. However, it was sealed by a formidable power.
Unless the seal is broken, it is impossible to get out of here.
The person who sealed this place was a great master in the Emperor Realm, and he is powerful and mighty. We are no match for him, so it might be impossible to find a way out,"
the old Priest Callum explained.
"What? A great master in the Emperor Realm sealed it?"
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