Sensing the killing intent gradually seeping out from Xiao Yan’s body, the Falling Heart Flame seemed to be enraged, emitting a sharp, piercing screech. The faint green light also grew more intense. Languidly stretching his body, Xiao Yan gazed at the green glows and chuckled, “What? Even after burning me for so long, you are still not satisfied?”
The green glow intensified even more, and with another angry screech, a light like jade suddenly appeared on the surface of the Falling Heart Flame. The jade-like light slowly flowed, as if it had a life of its own. Soon after, a series of hot, invisible flames emerged from the walls of flame, converging from all directions, surrounding Xiao Yan.
Moreover, the Falling Heart Flame once again summoned a fierce Inner Flame within Xiao Yan’s heart, clearly intending to exterminate this stubborn fellow through a pincer attack inside and out.
“Still these old tricks…” With a smile, Xiao Yan shook his head upon seeing the approaching invisible flames. He flicked his fingers, and a robust green flame surged out from his body, easily blocking the invisible flames. As for the most destructive Inner Flame within his body, he was just about to marshal his Dou Qi when, to his slight surprise, he found that an unusual fluorescence suddenly burst forth within him. Under the illumination of this fluorescence, the terrifying Inner Flame retreated rapidly, disappearing completely in just a few moments.
“What is this?” Astonished, Xiao Yan gazed at the strange fluorescence within his body, feeling somewhat puzzled. Where did this come from? And how could the Inner Flame of the Falling Heart Flame fear it?
During the long slumber, Xiao Yan naturally did not know what had happened inside his body. The strange liquid, formed by the fusion of the Green Lotus and countless medicinal herbs and pills, not only mended and strengthened his broken body but, over time, developed a stronger resistance to the Inner Flame. In the end, the previously equal battle inside his body became one-sided, and as the Inner Flame lost its effectiveness, the strange liquid permeated every corner of his body, emitting the earlier fluorescence.
This fluorescence, which built up a strong resistance against the Inner Flame of the Falling Heart Flame, gave Xiao Yan a powerful advantage in his counterattack. With this fluorescence protecting him, the burning effect of the Falling Heart Flame’s Inner Flame was greatly diminished.
Flames raging around him, releasing a terrifying temperature, the naked young man smiled warmly. It was hard to believe that before he woke, he had almost wished for death under the scorching flames.
As he felt the Inner Flame gradually retreating under the illumination of the strange fluorescence, Xiao Yan finally put down his worries. Though he was not entirely sure what had happened during his sleep, he now knew that the Falling Heart Flame was no longer a threat to him.
“Fortune changes, the tide turns. Let’s switch roles now,” Xiao Yan said, lifting his head and flashing a toothy grin at the two faint green glows.
With a furious screech, the green glows intensified, and a large, slightly whitish, invisible flame abruptly appeared. The outside red magma began to boil, with countless bubbles bursting, releasing a faint, poisonous, and fiery heat.
“Stupid and obstinate,” Seeing the fierce resistance of the Falling Heart Flame, Xiao Yan sneered. His hand seals shifted, and the green flame on his body’s surface quickly retracted. The invisible flames outside rushed towards him like hungry wolves. Just as they were about to touch his body, a strange fluorescence gently emanated from his body.
The invisible flames retreated as soon as they touched the strange fluorescence, like mice encountering a cat. Even the white flame called forth by the Falling Heart Flame rippled violently, indicating a deep fear of the fluorescence.
Through a long stand-off with the Falling Heart Flame, the strange fluorescence, with its unique compatibility, gradually evolved into the true nemesis of the latter.
Watching the invisible flames retreat, Xiao Yan’s eyes blinked, and a strange fluorescence flickered in his black pupils. As the fluorescence filled his eyes, the world before him changed dramatically.
Although it was still a world of red, the surrounding Falling Heart Flame turned transparent. In the center, a small, palm-sized, slightly milky-white flame-snake flashed continuously.
The snake’s eyes were filled with invisible flames, appearing quite lively. It was clear that this snake possessed intelligence.
As Xiao Yan observed the flame snake, the snake, sensing him, unleashed a terrifying wave of flames.
“Is this the true core of the Falling Heart Flame?” Xiao Yan smiled lightly. Though the large mass of flames appeared to be the Falling Heart Flame, to neutralize it, he needed to find its core. This flame-snake was the key! Capturing it would mean truly capturing the Falling Heart Flame.
Slowly extending his hand, Xiao Yan grinned, and blue flames enveloped it tightly. The concentrated fluorescence appeared, covering the blue flames again. His hand curved into a claw, and he grinned at the spot where the flame-snake was hiding.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s smile, the invisible flame-snake sensed danger and darted like lightning, trying to evade him. However, no matter how it moved, it remained within the boundaries of the surrounding flames. If it wanted to escape, it needed to control all the flames to leave, but that would ruin its goal of devouring and purifying Xiao Yan’s Inner Flame, which was not an option for it.
Although the Falling Heart Flame had intelligence, to think and act like a human, it needed much more evolution.
“Trying to run?” Xiao Yan laughed, his glowing eyes clearly seeing the snake’s movements. Silently, a faint silver light with a soft thundering sound appeared at the bottom of his feet.
“Swoosh!” In an instant, Xiao Yan’s body trembled, leaving a tangible shadow behind. He appeared in front of a flame wall, his hand tightly wrapped in blue flames and fluorescence, plunged into the wall, and then quickly retreated!
“Screech!” Xiao Yan’s figure, like a ghost, flashed back to his original spot, merging with the shadow. This time, a flame-snake, trapped in the fluorescent glow, thrashed wildly in his right hand, emitting shrill cries.
As the flame-snake was caught, the surrounding flame walls thinned, though they did not break. Xiao Yan’s eyes, filled with enthusiasm, stared at the snake, a look of ecstatic joy spreading across his face. In this deadly situation, not only did he not lose his life, but he also unexpectedly ascended to the rank of a Dou Wang. Moreover, he captured the Falling Heart Flame so easily!
Risking it all for fortune, indeed, was true! Despite the double protection of the blue flames and fluorescence, the heat from the Falling Heart Flame still caused a mild burning sensation. Xiao Yan felt grateful; without either the strange fluorescence or the Blue Lotus Earth Core Flame, he would have been powerless against the Falling Heart Flame.
Now, with the capture successful, the next step was the crucial process of refining and devouring.
Staring intently at the madly thrashing flame-snake in the fluorescence, Xiao Yan’s eyes grew cold. Clenching his hand, he glanced at the black ring on his finger, mumbling softly, “Teacher, please bless your student in successfully refining this… Success or failure hinges on this!”
To escape this endless sea of magma, he must tame the Falling Heart Flame.
With a determined voice, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged, and the blue flames surged. In the wild burning, the flame-snake sank, eventually entering Xiao Yan’s body.
As the Falling Heart Flame entered, Xiao Yan’s body instantly stiffened!
The true clash and stand-off had begun. If Xiao Yan could refine and devour this second Inner Flame, his strength would soar, and the mysterious “Combustion Decisive Technique” would enter its mature stage!
Surviving this trial would bring unparalleled benefits. Failure, however, might result in total obliteration amidst the collision of the two Inner Flames. No miracle could save him then.
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