In this ancient world of eternally silent magma, time slipped by like sand through the fingers, silently and almost imperceptibly. The passage of time seemed insignificant here, as it failed to stir the boundless sea of magma in any way… A month swiftly passed. During this month, due to the so-called “Fire Pearls,” Xiao Yan’s progress was quite rapid. After devouring and refining around fifty of these pearls, he distinctly felt that the expanded container of his body, which had been stretched during the last rank-up, once again felt a sense of swelling. This phenomenon also told Xiao Yan that he was now at the peak of a five-star Battle Emperor, and just a slight opportunity would be enough for him to easily break through to a six-star Battle Emperor!
At this point, Xiao Yan knew that continuing with his head-down cultivation was no longer the best path. Although he couldn’t afford to be complacent about his cultivation, it was important to know that overdoing it was not helpful. An obsession with frenzied cultivation could lead to decline. Therefore, when he realized he was at the peak of a five-star Battle Emperor, Xiao Yan stopped the endless, strenuous cultivation and instead focused on refining the “Six Synergy Body Scaling Ruler” he had just started to master.
Time slowly passed as Xiao Yan trained in the ruler technique. During this period, he put aside his Dou Qi cultivation, focusing more on his battle skills. As a result, he became increasingly proficient in the “Six Synergy Body Scaling Ruler.” He could now execute the first level, “Splitting Fire,” much more smoothly and powerfully…
Focusing on one thing certainly yielded better results than dividing his attention. Over this dedicated period of training, Xiao Yan’s understanding of the “Six Synergy Body Scaling Ruler” deepened. Each time he executed it, he could now create a dense, impenetrable net of rulers around him. He could freely enter and exit the magma without being tainted by even a drop of molten rock. This ironclad defense had begun to show a hint of the grace depicted in the scroll’s soul imprint.
During his cultivation of the “Six Synergy Body Scaling Ruler,” whenever he had some free time, Xiao Yan would occasionally study the “Five Cycle Detached Flame Technique.” This study opened his eyes significantly. As the name suggested, flame control techniques were methods for controlling flames. Xiao Yan had never practiced such techniques before; he usually only controlled his Heavenly Flame at a very basic level. His control methods were far less refined than the “Five Cycle Detached Flame Technique.” In fact, in terms of flame control, Xiao Yan was likely inferior even to Han Xue. Yet, he managed to not fall behind in battles involving Heavenly Flames primarily due to his immense soul power, which far exceeded that of an ordinary alchemist…
Thus, when Xiao Yan encountered the “Five Cycle Detached Flame Technique,” he felt as if he had entered a new realm. The techniques recorded in the scroll were not only spectacular but also allowed him to control flames with the least amount of soul power, producing the greatest possible effect. While studying the “Five Cycle Detached Flame Technique,” the Heavenly Fire Venerable did not appear, seemingly consumed by the expenditure of spatial energy in the magma. Nevertheless, Xiao Yan did not mind. Although he was new to these fire control techniques, he was a sixth-grade alchemist who had created the fearsome “Buddha’s Wrath Lotus Fire.” Consequently, he found it easier to understand many of the techniques, thanks to his profound soul power, which gave him a unique talent in both alchemy and flame control.
Over the following period, Xiao Yan was completely immersed in the wondrous world of the “Five Cycle Detached Flame Technique.” In less than ten days, his flame control abilities increased exponentially. And in this mesmerizing world of flame control, the moment for breakthrough arrived subtly and unexpectedly…
When the breakthrough sensation emerged, Xiao Yan was cultivating the first type of wolf-shaped fire spirit. Feeling the strange, wonderful sensation emanating from his soul, he immediately disbanded the hand seals and rushed back to the cave at full speed.
Sitting cross-legged in the clean, empty cave, Xiao Yan forcefully suppressed the strange fluctuations within his body. With a snap of his fingers, several red “Fire Pearls” appeared in front of him. He then quickly closed his eyes and formed the cultivation hand seals.
As soon as the hand seals were complete, the surrounding space began to fluctuate violently. Streams of fiery red energy surged around Xiao Yan, coiling around his body like scarlet serpents, and then seeped into him with each breath.
In this world of magma, the extremely powerful fire-attributed energy made Xiao Yan’s advancement much easier. There was no fear of running out of energy and interrupting the process. Moreover, he still had many “Fire Pearls” in his storage ring, each containing vast amounts of energy that would ensure a smooth advancement…
As more and more fire-attributed energy entered Xiao Yan’s body, his skin turned red, and white mist rose from his head. Veins bulged on his skin like earthworms, giving him a terrifying appearance.
With the continuous influx of external energy, Xiao Yan’s body underwent rapid changes. Each advancement seemed to bring about a minor transformation, expanding the body’s capacity like enlarging a small pond into a small lake. The amount of Dou Qi that could be contained also doubled. Simultaneously, his meridians, bones, muscles, and other physical structures were strengthened, making him increasingly powerful…
As Xiao Yan’s advancement reached its climax, the cave’s energy fluctuations intensified. Eventually, the entire cave seemed to be covered by red, fire-attributed energy. Xiao Yan, seated at the center, greedily absorbed all the surging energy into his body…
This seemingly endless absorption continued for nearly two days. The dense, red, fire-attributed energy in the cave gradually dissipated, revealing the young man with his bare upper body.
Xiao Yan’s advancement lasted about three days before it slowly concluded…
In the cave, after the last trace of floating fire-attributed energy seeped into Xiao Yan’s body, silence prevailed. The strong, imposing aura emanating from his body retracted, not leaking out in the slightest…
The young man sat motionlessly on the stone, his eyes tightly closed, resembling a meditating old monk. If not for the faint, fluctuating aura, one might think he had suffered a mishap during the advancement and fallen into madness…
The stillness in the cave lasted for about half an hour until a soft breathing sound broke the silence.
Breathing steadily, Xiao Yan’s eyes slowly opened. His black pupils, although a bit brighter, showed no other discernible changes. However, anyone familiar with Xiao Yan would notice that his aura was now much longer-lasting and more intense.
Opening his eyes, Xiao Yan waved his hand, storing the unused “Fire Pearls” in his storage ring. He then felt the significantly stronger Dou Qi within his body and smiled contentedly.
This advancement not only firmly stabilized him at the six-star Battle Emperor level but also made his Dou Qi more intense. Xiao Yan knew that this was due to the energy here. Fortunately, with the protection of his Heavenly Flame, the violent energy did not affect him.
“The feeling of a breakthrough is truly wonderful…” Standing at the cave entrance, Xiao Yan spread his arms and chuckled. At this moment, his meridians, muscles, bones, and even cells were all in their most perfect peak state. He felt as if a slight movement of his arm would unleash a force that would erupt like a volcano.
In just two months, Xiao Yan had achieved another breakthrough. Such speed, if known, would shame many other Battle Emperor experts. At this level, many Battle Emperors needed a year or even years to advance one star. Yet, Xiao Yan accomplished it in two months, a testament to his extraordinary talent.
Clenching his fists, Xiao Yan felt the potent force ready to explode. He smiled and was about to test his new strength when his eyebrows suddenly twitched. Looking up toward the deep tunnel leading to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, he detected a faint sound of rushing wind…
Under Xiao Yan’s gaze, the sound of rushing wind grew louder. Moments later, a figure appeared in his line of sight.
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