As the thunder roared, Han Xue’s face instantly changed. It was only at this moment that he realized, under the temptation of the Heavenly Flame, he had forgotten about a formidable enemy lurking not far away! At that very instant his expression altered, Xiao Yan’s figure appeared behind him like a wraith. His fingers clenched, emerald flames billowed incessantly on his fist, and finally, charged with a scorching force, he mercilessly swung at Han Xue’s back. Feeling the sharp, piercing sound laden with murderous intent from behind, Han Xue wanted to dodge, but due to the suppression of the raging fire in his body, both his speed and reaction time were much reduced. Thus, after failing to evade, it seemed that all he could do was wait for the attack to come? The sharp wind grew closer, pressing Han Xue’s robe tightly against his back, and just as Xiao Yan thought the latter was prepared for his fate, a glint of ruthlessness flashed in Han Xue’s eyes. He suddenly shook his shoulders fiercely, and dark blue flames surged out from both his shoulders.
Han Xue’s ability to still defend at such a critical juncture slightly surprised Xiao Yan, but this did not cause him to hesitate even for a second. The forceful wind on his fist did not wane; instead, it increased, and then, with a fierce wind, he directly pierced through the deep blue flames, slamming heavily onto Han Xue’s shoulder. Just as Xiao Yan struck Han Xue, the deep blue flame that had spread over Han Xue’s back suddenly contracted, seemingly drawn by some force, and like a heavy hammer, it landed a massive blow on Xiao Yan’s chest.
“Bang!” The overwhelming force erupted at the contact point, and two figures, both injured, shot backward, tracing nearly ten meters across the air before slowly coming to a halt. Xiao Yan patted his slightly torn robe, his expression unchanged. Although the previous strike seemed vicious, it was merely a makeshift counterattack by Han Xue, causing him only a slight discomfort in his chest. Compared to Xiao Yan, Han Xue, who had been hit by Xiao Yan’s surprise attack, did not look good. Although he narrowly avoided Xiao Yan’s critical blow, the fierce wind contained in the punch still left half of his shoulder somewhat numb.
In the sky, the two figures, one wrapped in emerald and the other in blue flames, stood facing each other, their eyes filled with a malevolent intent. Glancing at the chaotic battle in mid-air, Han Xue’s brows furrowed slightly. Time was short, and he couldn’t afford to be delayed by this young man. Otherwise, if the powerhouses from the Canaan Academy were free, acquiring the fallen heart flame would become even more difficult. Lost in thought, Han Xue raised his head, squinting at the black-robed youth standing in the distance with a cold smile on his face. Suddenly, he chuckled and bowed, saying, “Hehe, little brother, I presume you are also an alchemist, right?”
Ignoring Han Xue’s actions, Xiao Yan focused on marshaling his strength, ready to launch another attack at any moment. “Since you are also an alchemist, you must know that a person can only contain one type of heavenly flame. If one tries to accommodate a second, the flames will repel each other, and there is a risk of the body exploding,” Han Xue said with a smile. “So, the fallen heart flame serves no purpose for you now. If you do me a favor, I can exchange a tier six pill recipe with you, how about that?”
Hearing these words, Xiao Yan’s smirk widened. He slightly flapped his emerald wings and sneered, “Since you know that an alchemist cannot contain two types of heavenly flames, why don’t you give me this opportunity?”
Han Xue’s expression changed, and hearing the tone in Xiao Yan’s voice, he knew the chances of persuading him were almost nil. The smile on his face slowly faded, and lifting his hand, his gaze fixed on the playfully flickering deep blue flames. “Since that’s the case, I’ll just take your heavenly flame as well!”
With the last word, the deep blue flames enveloping Han Xue suddenly burst open, and a ghost-like figure dashed towards Xiao Yan, the sharp wind and killing intent spreading quietly through the air. “I’m also interested in your heavenly flame. Who takes whose hasn’t been decided yet!” As soon as Han Xue moved, Xiao Yan noticed it and, with a cold laugh, a crackling sound of thunder echoed, and his figure vanished, reappearing in front of the ghost-like shadow!
“Arrogant kid, when I was famous across the continent, you were still drinking milk somewhere!” Seeing Xiao Yan’s fearlessness, Han Xue gave a cold, grim smile. The deep blue flame surged out of his body and quickly gathered in his palms, wave after wave, like a true sea wave that was breathtaking to behold. “Let’s see whether your Azure Lotus Ground Flame or my ‘Ocean Heart Flame’ is superior!”
Shouting, Han Xue pushed his palms forward, and the densely concentrated deep-blue flames exploded with a thunderous roar, rolling towards Xiao Yan. With a move that aimed to kill outright, it was clear that Han Xue was no longer concerned about conserving his strength to save time. “Be careful, this is the coalesced form of a heavenly flame. The power of its physical form is terrifying!” The Elder Pharmacist’s solemn warning echoed in Xiao Yan’s mind, causing his expression to change slightly. Staring gravely at the overwhelming deep blue flames, he felt as if he were a small boat in the vast ocean. Taking a deep breath, all the available Azure Lotus Ground Flames in his body surged out!
As the Azure Lotus Ground Flame continued to pour out, the green flame above Xiao Yan’s head grew deeper. After a few blinks, the flames began to move curiously, and shortly, a green lotus made entirely of Azure Lotus Ground Flame formed. This green fire lotus, clear and pure, swirled like a stream, with a faint green molten liquid constantly moving within it, making it extremely splendid.
“Coalesce? Not just you!” The green lotus slowly spun, and Xiao Yan suddenly opened his eyes. Seeing the shock in Han Xue’s eyes, he sneered and pushed his hand, and the green lotus appeared instantly in his palm, followed by a matchless force, colliding fiercely with Han Xue’s overlapping waves. “Boom!” The moment they clashed, the entire space fell silent, and then, a deafening explosion resonated through the sky!
Blue and green fire waves mixed and spread overwhelmingly in all directions. The heat from the waves even shattered the clouds into tiny, white specks. The sudden, terrifying energy fluctuations in the sky caused the chaotic battlefield to fall momentarily silent. Sensing the terrifying energy within the fire waves, many people were speechless—was this the destructive power of colliding heavenly flames? Indeed, it was bone-chilling…
As the fire waves gradually subsided, the two figures, having been blown back nearly a hundred feet by the immense force, reappeared in everyone’s sight. When they saw the somewhat battered appearance of the two, everyone’s faces changed. Xiao Yan was panting heavily, his sleeve utterly torn, a large scorched patch on his palm, and a pale hue on his face. Although Xiao Yan was battered, the distant Han Xue was in no better shape—his robes were tattered, his hair disheveled, and his breathing labored. But at that moment, he ignored his own sorry state, staring at Xiao Yan in shock and disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.
Xiao Yan stared at Han Xue’s comical appearance, grinning, revealing his dazzling teeth, which chilled Han Xue to the bone. “Have you noticed?” Han Xue’s trembling finger pointed at Xiao Yan, his breath coming in harsh gasps. After a long while, a shrill, hoarse voice rang out in the sky. “You… what… what cultivation method… are you using?!” … Say it! Tell me, or I’ll kill you!”
The chaotic battle in the sky had paused due to the fierce collision between Xiao Yan and Han Xue, so when Han Xue suddenly became crazed, everyone looked at each other, unsure of what to make of it. Seeing the wild-eyed Han Xue, Xiao Yan smiled brightly, though the chill in his smile was chilling. “You still don’t understand?”
Xiao Yan’s enigmatic words sent a chill down Han Xue’s spine. A deep unease crept over his body. After the intense clash, he sensed that the other’s cultivation method was shockingly similar to his! And, if he had sensed it carefully, he would have found that Xiao Yan’s technique was even purer and more orthodox than his! Burn!
Back then, to obtain this “Burn,” he had even betrayed his master, but ultimately, he only got a fragmented technique. That fragment allowed Han Xue to subdue the “Ocean Heart Flame” and gain his current status and strength. But now, he clearly sensed that the other’s technique was even more authentic!
A perfectly complete “Burn”! At that moment, a frenzied desire to kill Xiao Yan surged up in Han Xue’s heart!
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