The mind guided a wisp of cyan flame to slowly circulate, and wherever the flame passed, the ice layers formed by the Ice Spirit Cold Spring were continuously melted. Carefully guiding this tiny cyan flame, as it traversed some meridians, other cyan flames were gradually attracted by their companion. Using the mutual attraction between the cyan flames, Xiao Yan controlled this wisp of Qinglian Earth Flame to flow within the meridians, causing the dispersed cyan fires within his body to begin slowly fusing together once again.
When the last wisp of the cyan flame was finally gathered, the cyan flames gradually merged, and after a while, they condensed into a small stream of cyan magma. Staring at the reappearing cyan magma, Xiao Yan forcefully endured the sharp pain in his meridians, gritting his teeth and guiding it to circulate within the meridians.
The newly fused Qinglian Earth Flame had undoubtedly become more violent and terrifying. Wherever it passed, the ice layers that previously could barely withstand the cyan flame started to crumble. As the cyan magma flowed, the thick ice layer was reduced to less than a thumb’s thickness, and the cold mist that evaporated was incinerated into nothingness by the cyan flame. With the supply system cut off, the ice layer could no longer resist the erosion of the anomalous flame.
The effects of the Ice Spirit Cold Spring were gradually fading. During one burst of the Qinglian Earth Flame, a segment of the ice layer in a minor meridian was completely melted. A small drop of the cyan magma penetrated the ice defense and fell on the exposed meridian. Instantly, the meridian tensed up like a stimulated eel.
A soul-deep pain made Xiao Yan spew out a mouthful of blood. Clenching his teeth, the sudden intense pain left Xiao Yan dazed for a long time before he could calm down. Wasting no time, he refocused his mind, controlling the cyan magma to continue flowing through the meridians.
As it circulated, Xiao Yan’s mental control over the Qinglian Earth Flame became increasingly proficient. However, due to this, the temperature released by the cyan flame grew more terrifying. By now, the Ice Spirit Cold Spring in Xiao Yan’s body was being driven back by the anomalous flame. It would not be long before it was completely melted away!
Gritting his teeth, Xiao Yan desperately pulled the small stream of cyan magma. The intense heat emanating from it, passing through the meridians and bones, caused small white bubbles to appear on Xiao Yan’s skin. When the bubbles burst, red flesh was revealed beneath. Tiny cracks spread through the flesh, eventually covering Xiao Yan’s arms and body, making him look like a shattered porcelain doll.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s cracked skin, Pharmacist Elder’s eyes twitched uncontrollably. This indicated that Xiao Yan’s body was now filled with intense heat, which had no choice but to burst through his skin, using the cracks to escape. Such a condition usually meant that things inside were not going well; if there was any energy backlash, Xiao Yan’s skin might explode.
The old man’s face rapidly changed, his hands tightening and relaxing repeatedly. After a while, he suppressed his urge to intervene and quietly waited beside, not daring to make a sound to disturb Xiao Yan.
Ignoring the changes on his skin, Xiao Yan focused all his mental energy on the cyan magma that was nearing the completion of its circulation. When the cyan magma finally flowed out of a main meridian, completing a perfect cycle, Xiao Yan could clearly feel a stronger connection between his mind and the Qinglian Earth Flame.
In the final moments of the magma’s circulation, Xiao Yan’s Dou Qi suddenly rippled, triggering a full-body reaction. A slight tremor in the Dou Qi led to a surge of the intense heat, exploding a large section of skin and flesh on Xiao Yan’s arm. The sudden, searing pain made Xiao Yan’s soul shudder, and cold sweat poured down his forehead, drenching his clothes.
Taking deep, calming breaths, Xiao Yan took out a bottle of healing medicine from his storage ring and splattered it over the wound. Then, he refocused his mind on the cyan flame within his body.
Inside, the purple Dou Qi in the vortex began to churn as the Qinglian Earth Flame completed its circulation. Under the guidance of his mind, strands of purple Dou Qi flowed from the vortex and enveloped the cyan magma. Though the purple Dou Qi instantly burned away upon contact with the anomalous flame, the continuous influx allowed the Qinglian Earth Flame to follow the route of the ‘Burning Decisiveness’ technique.
As the Qinglian Earth Flame followed the ‘Burning Decisiveness’ route, it sensed an unease, causing the now-mellowed flame to flare up again. Deep cyan flames rose from the magma, fiercely scorching the ice-coated meridians, altering them almost beyond recognition.
Consuming the Qinglian Earth Flame, Xiao Yan experienced its true terror. Even before the process was complete, his body was already a mess. At this rate, even with healing elixirs, it would take months to recover. His injuries were severe, enough to cripple an ordinary person…
The purple Dou Qi in the meridians was continually burning away, while the vortex kept replenishing it. Though the stored Dou Qi visibly decreased, the Qinglian Earth Flame successfully followed the ‘Burning Decisiveness’ route. The ice layer, after prolonged exposure to the anomalous flame, gradually thinned and disappeared, losing its protective effect entirely.
With the ice gone, Xiao Yan’s internal situation worsened. The intense heat warped his meridians, causing blockages in smaller areas. Pushing to the limit, Xiao Yan drove the Qinglian Earth Flame to complete the ‘Burning Decisiveness’ route. If not, a backlash would turn him to ashes.
A small fissure appeared on Xiao Yan’s face, dripping blood, giving him a ghastly appearance. Unaware of his horrific look, he continued to concentrate, driving the resisting cyan magma along the final meridian.
After a prolonged battle, the violet Dou Qi in the vortex was nearly depleted, leaving only 17 drops of liquid purple energy. As the last gaseous Dou Qi was expended, Xiao Yan hesitated before drawing out the liquid energy, encasing the cyan magma and pulling it forward. Each drop of liquid energy resisted the anomalous flame for about 20 seconds before evaporating.
Seeing the effectiveness of the liquid energy, Xiao Yan rallied, drawing out the 17 drops of liquid purple energy, guiding the cyan magma through the final stages. When only three drops remained, the cyan magma finally completed the ‘Burning Decisiveness’ route.
As the cyan magma exited the last meridian, Xiao Yan’s pain-numbed mind felt a cool sensation, restoring some clarity. The Qinglian Earth Flame, after traversing the ‘Burning Decisiveness’ route, cooled, its high temperature receding and becoming milder.
“Has it succeeded…?” In the cave, Pharmacist Elder sighed in relief, smiling at Xiao Yan, whose skin was nearly all damaged. Nodding, he flicked his finger, sending the little Storage Soul into Xiao Yan’s body.
Instantly, blinding cyan flames burst from Xiao Yan, enveloping him. The intense cyan flames shielded him from view.
Pharmacist Elder smiled, murmuring, “What a terrifying little guy. He really endured the pain of the anomalous flame. Impressive…”
In the spacious cave, the cyan flame cocoon, like an egg, enveloped the young man, hinting at a transformative metamorphosis.
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