r18novel 296. Flawless
296. Flawless
Although he had reached the limits of the Crimson Lotus Heart Flame, Xiao Yan had no intention of stopping there. He had already promised to do his best, especially since Mu Xinyuan and Mu Zi'er had shown him considerable care because of the Wind Venerable. Furthermore, the Crimson Lotus Heart Flame's charging wasn't Xiao Yan's limit; he possessed not just one, but three different flames!
Xiao Yan has realized that charging requires the intense heat of the flames. Although the Fire Lotus Heart Flame has stabilized considerably after fusing with three different flames, the three flames were ultimately fused together under the influence of the Burning Technique. Xiao Yan needs even more violent power. For example, when using the Buddha's Wrath Fire Lotus, he would often separate the different flames. And now, Xiao Yan has made such an attempt!
After the strange fire separated, Xiao Yan noticed that the previously unchanged sphere core had finally changed again! Staring at the sphere core, Xiao Yan thought: Today I'll see just how much energy you need!
Under Xiao Yan's control, the three different flames slowly converged towards the center of the great formation. They intertwined and merged, forming a massive vortex of fire. At the center of the vortex, energy surged, seemingly threatening to devour the entire world. With a power capable of destroying everything, its temperature was enough to incinerate the soul. The surrounding air distorted due to the intense heat, and space itself seemed to tremble under this power.
At this point, no one was paying attention to the situation at the core of the bead anymore; Xiao Yan's three flames had attracted everyone's attention!
"Ranked nineteenth on the list of extraordinary flames, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame!"
"Ranked fifteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking, the Sea Heart Flame!"
"Ranked eighth on the list of extraordinary flames, the Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame!"
The Celestial Phoenix Clan, being a race with a long and rich history on the continent, immediately recognized the three flames in front of Xiao Yan. They even doubted their own eyes for a moment – Xiao Yan was actually controlling three different kinds of strange flames?
The experts of the Celestial Phoenix Clan were inherently proud. While magical beasts certainly possessed many advantages over humans, today, witnessing Xiao Yan wielding three different flames, their shock was beyond measure. Their eyes were filled with disbelief, as if they had witnessed the most incredible miracle in the world.
"This...how is this possible?" Mu Xinyuan's voice trembled, his weathered face now filled with astonishment and shock.
A complex mix of jealousy and awe flashed in Tang Qiying's eyes as he murmured to himself, "The Three Great Strange Flames... Xiao Yan, just who are you?"
A look of amazement flashed in Mu Zi'er's beautiful eyes. She sighed softly, "Strange Fire, the essence of heaven and earth. One kind is already rare, three kinds... Such power is enough to overturn rivers and seas, and change the world. Feng Xian, where exactly did you find such a monstrous talent?"
Bai Xun stared intently at the three flames in front of Xiao Yan, his heart churning with turmoil. Three different flames, including the Red Lotus Karmic Flame, ranked eighth on the Strange Flame Ranking! It was even higher than the Strange Flames in the Pill Tower. Bai Xun had already made up his mind to notify the clan immediately. These three different flames were worth the risk of killing to obtain, even if it meant offending the Dan family!
The others were merely shocked by Xiao Yan's appearance, while Bai Xun was filled with covetousness. He couldn't imagine how much his alchemy skills would improve if he possessed a different kind of fire; reaching the eighth rank of alchemist would likely be just a matter of time. Different kinds of fire held a fatal allure for any alchemist. At this moment, Bai Xun was certain: Xiao Yan had to die, whether for the sake of the different kind of fire or the future of the Bai family!
After the three different flames appeared, the final limit could no longer stop Xiao Yan, and the core of the sphere changed at a visible speed. However, it was still just a little short of perfection!
"Break!" Xiao Yan shouted, spreading his arms wide. Under his guidance, the three different flames suddenly surged, and the three flames of completely different colors spread around the volcanic crystal. The enormous heat caused even the core of the round bead at the center to shake.
Thanks to Xiao Yan's efforts, the last remaining obstacle was completely broken through, and the core of the bead transformed into a pure black and red color, without any flaws. Complex rune patterns also appeared among the numerous volcanic crystals, shining with red light, and the great formation began to operate!
The spiritual spring, under the influence of the operating array, also turned into wisps of mist, which continuously drifted upwards along a fixed path.
Xiao Yan's charging process was not yet over. As he continued to charge, the red color inside the core of the bead decreased, while the black color increased.
The runes of the grand formation began to emit a dazzling light, and every corner of the formation trembled, as if it might be torn apart by this power at any moment. The volcanic crystal, born from the core of a volcano and capable of storing enormous fire energy, was now showing signs of melting under the intense heat of the strange fire.
"He can still continue?" The great formation was almost at its limit, but Xiao Yan didn't seem to have reached his limit yet. Mu Que naturally wouldn't let things continue like this. He flashed to Xiao Yan's side, patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, and said, "Master Xiao Yan, stop your supernatural powers."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, and the three strange flames, under his guidance, flew directly into his body like swallows nestling in his arms. Although the charging was completed, Xiao Yan was still under considerable strain. He took a moment to take out a pill from his storage ring and swallow it.
After witnessing the three different flames accurately enter Xiao Yan's body, Mu Que confirmed that the three flames truly belonged to Xiao Yan, and there was no other peculiar reason. Simultaneously containing three extremely yang and powerful flames, Mu Que was filled with curiosity about Xiao Yan. However, as the patriarch of the Tianluan Clan, he respectfully said to Xiao Yan, "On behalf of the Tianluan Clan, Mu Que thanks Master Xiao Yan for his help."
Mu Que then consciously changed his form of address, and Xiao Yan simply smiled and said, "Clan Chief Mu, there's no need to be so polite. Just call me Xiao Yan. The Starfall Pavilion and the Heavenly Phoenix Clan have a close relationship, so this is only natural."
Upon hearing this, Mu Que smiled from the bottom of his heart. Xiao Yan was such a young genius, yet he showed absolutely no arrogance, which left Mu Que with no faults whatsoever.
"I remember that young friend Xiao Yan needs the magic core of an eighth-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, right?"
As soon as Mu Que finished speaking, Huang Tu tactfully took out the demon core from his storage ring. Bai Xun then took his share and respectfully handed the two demon cores to Xiao Yan, praising, "Master Xiao Yan's performance is truly astonishing. With such a genius, the Pill Gathering will surely be the time for Master Xiao Yan to make a name for himself."
Mu Que was pleased with Bai Xun's tact and waved for him to leave, but Xiao Yan stopped him, saying, "Wait!"