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--- Chapter 99 ---
A week later.
Baek Ain meditated nearby the Six Path Reincarnation Flame and trained the Record of Burning World. He mastered the "Sixth Stage: Purgatory Red Lotus." before visiting Jia Nan Academy, which left him to learn the remaining stages.
'That bothersome goddess, if only she rewarded me with a complete version of the Cultivation Technique.' Baek Ain only could sigh when thinking about this.
Even if Baek Ain is mad, he can't do anything about it.
Anyway, Baek Ain decided to learn the Record of Burning World's Seventh Stage: Yellow Spring Ashes now. It's a domain-type move, where he could release fiery intent and overwhelm the surroundings in extreme heat.
Bringing forth Golden Crow's Flame, Baek Ain could cover around ten meters radius. The heat started rising and even affected the Six Path Reincarnation Flame.
Imagine affecting a Heavenly Flame? People in this world could only dream of such a thing.
Of course, we are talking about a mere Heavenly Flame and Divine Golden Crow's Flame here.
The difference is akin to earth and heaven.
[Ding! Sign In's chance has gotten refreshed]
"Just do it like usual, Alicia. Notify me after I master this stage." Baek Ain mumbled while closing his eyes.
[Okay, Host] Alicia responded stoically.
[Auto Sign In has commenced...]
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Baek Ain fell into a deep state of meditation. His consciousness drifted gently like a leaf on a river into an unknown realm where a golden flame burned through the void and appeared before his spiritual eyes.
The Divine Golden Crow appeared and blinked its majestic red eyes at him, letting out an arrogant presence.
This arrogance manifested into fiery destruction and wiped out everything before it. Several stars seemed to disappear and reduce to piles of ashes before getting washed by a cosmic storm.
Baek Ain quickened his breath because such scenery was breathtaking and extremely frightening. And with Baek Ain's current cultivation base, replicating such firepower is impossible.
He might not even be able to produce 1/1000 of the firepower the Divine Golden Crow showed him.
"I still have time, do not rush things." A calm smile appeared on Baek Ain's face.
"Thanks for the guidance."
As Baek Ain opened his eyes in the real world, a flicker of golden flame burned within his pupils and released this unique divine aura.
It's a minuscule amount of divine aura, but noticeable if one has a very sharp sense.
[Ding! You have comprehended the Record of Burning World's 7th Stage]
[Yellow Spring Ashes]
[Ding! You have Sign In to Orchid Ancestor's Worshiping Statue]
[Congratulation, Host]
[You have received 1x Six Path Reincarnation Flame's Adult Progeny, Half-Step Saint's Essence, and 1x One-Time Usage Passive Skill: Majizoral's Flux(S)]
[Ding! You can no longer Sign In to Orchid Ancestor's Worshiping Statue]
[Ding! You have leveled up]
[You have reached 5-Star Dou Ancestor]
"Huh?" Baek Ain wasn't bothered by Alicia's last notification.
All Baek Ain's attention was "obviously." focused on the Sign In's rewards because the first one was within his expectation, but the other two were something else.
Half-Step Saint's Essence.
Shit.
It is no different than a candy dropped from heaven.
Why so?
First, let's not be confused with Half-Saint's Essence that blessed the Fallen Orchid Sect. That was good, but Half-Step Saint's Essence is way better.
It's an essence from an expert about reaching Saint Realm.
Second, this essence is helpful for other people to reach Saint Realm, and Baek Ain is only a 5-Star Dou Ancestor. By absorbing this essence, he could easily reach Dou Venerate Realm.
Of course, Baek Ain's physique and foundation should endure the force of absorbing such a thing, which is not a problem for a freak like him. Any other person would explode instantly.
"This is just like rare candy, but for cultivators instead of Pokemon." Baek Ain couldn't help but make the comparison. He laughed excitedly and checked the last reward.
[Name: Majizoral's Flux(S)]
[Type: Passive(Exclusive)]
[Grade: S]
[Description: Unknown skill, can only be used once]
"..." Baek Ain was speechless.
"Alicia, this thing."
[This is… I know such a thing exists, but it is the first time for me to encounter it, Host] Alicia answered helplessly.
[Million of skills are created in the blink of an eye. Even though I'm a high-tiered system made by the Great Will, I cannot possibly know all of them]
[Some powerful beings have hobbies producing a bunch of unique skills like this one, which my scan can't penetrate through]
[To pull such a skill in this middle-grade alternative cultivation world, I wondered if your luck was extremely good or extremely bad]
"I can hear the sarcasm in your tone, Alicia." Baek Ain sighed in defeat, deciding to ignore the skill for now.
Baek Ain stretched his body slightly and felt the comfortable sensation spreading from inside. He looked up, noticing several powerful presences approaching the Fallen Orchid Sect.
Even his avatars on the border of the mountain range warned him about several shadows in the sky.
A smile appeared on Baek Ain's face as he said, "They are here..."
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Lan Rou lined up with the Fallen Orchid Sect behind her. The Sect Master, Grand Elder, and Elders have some bruises on their bodies, which were "actually." received after being trained by her.
They just have done their training session. Even though they appeared disarrayed, none showed a sign of exhaustion as their eyes brimmed with energy.
Lan Guan even exuded this fiery kind of aura around her body.
Lan Rou glanced back and smiled, "I'm proud of your small improvement, so do not let the outsiders bully you guys later."
"If you get caught lacking in my presence, I'll increase the training's difficulty again."
'Demon!' The Fallen Orchid Sect's Master, Grand Elder, and Elders shivered when hearing Lan Rou's statement. Some even released cold sweat instinctively.
Not far away, Yafei and Yi Xian have weak smiles on their faces.
The Fallen Orchid Sect isn't the only one who experienced Lan Rou's hell training. They have grown exponentially this week with the assistance of Half-Saint's Essence.
Yafei reached 6-Star Dou Emperor, and her battle prowess is reaching the realm of master thanks to Lan Rou. Her Revolving Silver Thread could even control 1-Star Dou Ancestor after experimenting with Fallen Orchid Sect's Elders.
And her limit is not just one person.
On the other hand, Yi Xian has reached 8-Star Dou Emperor and almost fully mastered her Woeful Poison Body. It's not 100%, but She could fight toe to toe with 1-Star Dou Ancestor if she activated her body's poison.
Unless those subordinates of Han Feng prepared an antidote for Woeful Poison Body's aura, they wouldn't be able to touch nor injure Yi Xian.
As for Lan Rou, she's even more terrifying.
In just a week, she returned to Dou Emperor Realm and reached 4-Star Dou Emperor smoothly with her former body's essence. Maybe because her compatibility with it is perfect or the new Dou Qi Method Baek Ain gave is way better than her former technique, but one thing is specific about her battle prowess.
She has become strong enough to kill anyone below Dou Ancestor Realm or even catch some low Dou Ancestor off guard with her Killer Ghost Method.
We are talking about a peak Half-Saint Expert who has been through the 4th Reincarnation Cycle, so her experience is beyond the standard.
Before Lan Rou's awakening, she could spar with Baek Ain for one hour and endured with her battle instinct.
Now, she could even fight Baek Ain at the same cultivation level. That counts the fact they only fought with pure martial arts and weapons.
It makes Lan Rou less impressive, but she slowly regains her former strength. Or become more powerful as time passes.
Baek Ain has created clones in different appearances and sported them in Fallen Orchid Sect's martial robe, so no one is suspicious about his skill.
In the Fallen Orchid Sect's eyes, Baek Ain summoned support from the Black-Corner Region as he was the ruler there.
Han Feng most likely thinks he had underestimated the Fallen Orchid Sect, not realizing he had fallen into Baek Ain's trap.
Lan Rou dropped a bone-carved dagger on her hips and said, "Let's greet our guest."
"And kill them."
Outside, over four hundred people gathered and surrounded the Fallen Orchid Sect. They are all Dou Ancestor Experts, with the lowest being 1-Star and the highest 5-Star Dou Venerate Realm.
It seems Han Feng has more cards than anyone expected. And all thanks to Li Qinghe's connection.
These Dou Venerate Realm Experts are her old friends. Some even exceed two centuries of age and are descendants of Rank 9 Magical Beast.
Several miles away, people are observing the destruction of the Fallen Orchid Sect. This area is "supposedly." hidden from outsiders, but Han Feng has leaked it to gain some viewers.
"Aih, Fallen Orchid Sect will fall today."
"What a shame, they are renowned in the Demonic Practitioner Community."
"I'm surprised the Four Great Demonic Clans don't support them to fight Han Feng and his allies."
"You don't know the Fallen Orchid Sect's state in this region, don't you?"
"Please elaborate."
"Fallen Orchid Sect isn't part of the Demonic Practitioner Alliance, but people still respected it because of its rich history. No one helps this sect because they don't want to offend the Venerable Green Demon."
"Venerable Green Demon... The Half-Saint."
"Why, though?"
"About that? Even I didn't know, but Venerable Green Demon seems to hold a grudge against the sect yet doesn't make any move."
"Fallen Orchid Sect is resisting!" Someone suddenly shouted while looking at the crowd coming out from the array.
"Oh my god, they are actually going to fight Han Feng instead of running away!"
Han Feng glared at Baek Ain and shouted, "BRAT, I'LL TAKE YOUR LIFE TODAY!"
"And no one will stop me today?"
Baek Ain chuckled and responded calmly, "With what? Your weak-ass cultivation base and half-controlled Heavenly Flame?"
"I'm surprised you could reach Tier 7 Alchemist with poor talent like that. Wait, I forgot you betrayed your teacher, After all."
"Pfft, a despicable bastard who only knows how to backstab others. Don't you see the people around you staring with caution? As if they are afraid of your betrayal."
"Oh well, trash in cultivation, alchemy's waste, and garbage in the relationship. I won't get defeated by such a guy." He casually added, making everyone quiet.
Puchi!
"Hahaha~!" A melodious laughter comes from Lan Rou's mouth.
Even the entire Fallen Orchid Sect's Experts laughed.
How could they lose to this guy?
Han Feng's face was red with anger and killing intent.
"CATCH HIM! BRING THAT BASTARD BRAT HERE SO THAT I CAN KILL HIM WITH MY HAND!"
Just like that, the Fallen Orchid Sect is "quickly." surrounded by Han Feng's allies.
The observers thought it was over. Not in their wildest minds thought Fallen Orchid Sect could pull this off.
"Rou." Baek Ain activated Ashen's Eyes.
"On it." Lan Rou waved her hand and covered a 400-meter radius in mystic mist.
Baek Ain pulled his Severed Light and declared, "Everyone, time to hunt!"