Chapter 8
"It's really Nangong Lingfeng from the Alchemy Hall. He's indeed a genius!"
"Not only is Nangong Lingfeng's cultivation high, but his alchemy skills are amazing as well. Even the Alchemy Hall's Hall Master is amazed by his amazing talent!"
"I heard that Nangong Lingfeng is on this year's Potential Roll. He's stronger than Mu Qingshan, Wan Li, and Yu Meiyan. He's known as the person most likely to open up the Spiritual Ocean!"
Feeling the crowd's exclamations and envious gazes, Nangong Lingfeng raised his head slightly and waved the folding fan in his hand. He looked very free and easy, which made the female disciples beside him exclaim.
The middle-aged shopkeeper walked up quickly and stood in front of Nangong Lingfeng. He smiled humbly and said, "Young Master Lingfeng, why are you here at the Mending Hall today?"
"Haha, because of some cultivation problems, I need some Spiritual Stones urgently." Nangong Lingfeng's expression was calm as he waved his folding fan. "I'm here to borrow."
The middle-aged shopkeeper smiled and said, "Well said, how much do you want to borrow?"
"100,000 Spiritual Stones."
Nangong Lingfeng said calmly.
"100,000 Spiritual Stones?"
Everyone exclaimed. They didn't expect Nangong Lingfeng to borrow 100,000 Spiritual Stones!
The middle-aged shopkeeper was stunned at first, but when he saw Nangong Lingfeng looking over, he put on a smile. "Well said, well said. With Young Master Lingfeng's reputation, not to mention 100,000 Spiritual Stones, even if it's 200,000 Spiritual Stones, I'll do it for you!"
Nangong Lingfeng nodded in satisfaction and patted the middle-aged shopkeeper's shoulder. He smiled and said, "You're very good. I'll remember you."
Hearing this, the middle-aged shopkeeper smiled like a chrysanthemum flower. To be able to gain the appreciation of a Heaven's Favorite, the benefits in the future would be endless.
When everyone saw this, they were both envious and jealous.
It couldn't be helped. The other party was a genius like Nangong Lingfeng. He wanted to borrow 100,000 Spiritual Stones, and the shopkeeper had to flatter him.
Although they were jealous, they didn't dare to show it.
However, just as the shopkeeper was about to write an IOU for Nangong Lingfeng, Yun Fan, who had been silent, spoke up.
"Shopkeeper, I'm the one who came first, right?"
Seeing that Yun Fan didn't leave and even dared to talk back, the middle-aged shopkeeper's face instantly turned cold. "Didn't I ask you to leave? Why are you still here? "
"I want to borrow!"
Yun Fan looked straight at the shopkeeper, neither servile nor overbearing.
"Do you believe that I …"
Before the middle-aged shopkeeper finished speaking, Nangong Lingfeng, who was at the side, raised his feather fan and said indifferently, "Since this disciple came first, let him do it first. I am not in a rush and can wait."
Although his tone was flat, there was no emotion in his words. It was as if he didn't take Yun Fan seriously at all.
Hearing Yun Fan's words, the middle-aged shopkeeper forced a smile and glared at Yun Fan. "How much do you want to borrow?"
The rules of the sect stated that as long as one was a disciple of the Fire Spirit Sect, they would have the right to borrow money. They had originally wanted to scare Yun Fan away, but they hadn't expected this brat to be so stubborn.
Now that there were so many disciples present, and the prodigy Nangong Lingfeng was also present, if he went overboard, it would be difficult for the sect to hold him accountable.
Yun Fan thought for a moment, and then said in a clear voice, "One hundred thousand spirit stones!"
Whoosh!
As soon as he said that, everyone present sucked in a breath of cold air. A lowly servant dared to say such arrogant words. Would he be able to afford to borrow one hundred thousand spirit stones when the time came?
Nangong Lingfeng's gaze also lightly swept across Yun Fan's face. Then, he waved his fan and looked at the sky. How could he care about a lowly servant who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth?
"Yun Fan brat, you really dare to say that! How can I lend it to you? "
The middle-aged shopkeeper sneered.
"If he can, why can't I?"
Yun Fan pointed at Nangong Lingfeng beside him.
The middle-aged shopkeeper was so angry that he laughed. A useless servant like you actually dared to compare yourself with a prodigy like Nangong Lingfeng. How shameless!
He mocked, "If you have a chance of winning the first place in this inner sect ceremony, of course, I can lend you one hundred thousand."
"I don't have a chance …"
Yun Fan said very seriously, "The first place of this inner sect ceremony is me, Yun Fan."
"Pfft, hahaha …"
"He, a servant, is the first place of the inner sect ceremony? Hahaha … "
"Aiyo, I'm dying of laughter. If these words came from Mu Qingshan, Wan Li, Yu Meiyan, or other prodigies, I might still believe it. But a servant actually dares to say such arrogant words … How did this idiot sneak into the Fire Spirit Sect?"
Nangong Lingfeng, who was at the side, didn't even look at Yun Fan. He thought to himself that he had wasted his precious cultivation time on a fool.
If it wasn't for the fact that he urgently needed resources to refine a pill in case Mu Qingshan and the others had a backup plan, he wouldn't have come here.
This time, his goal was to win the first place of the inner sect ceremony. Even if he got second place, it would still be a failure!
This was the pride of Nangong Lingfeng!
Everyone laughed for a moment. Yun Fan felt that it was about time, so he said, "If you don't believe me, you can lend me ten thousand spirit stones. If I don't win the first place of this inner sect ceremony, I will return double the amount of spirit stones!"
"Little brat, are you serious?"
The middle-aged shopkeeper was also excited. Since this brat didn't know what was good for him, he would send him on his way. An outer sect servant owed twenty thousand spirit stones. He would probably have to sell himself to the Fire Spirit Sect for the rest of his life.
At this time, Nangong Lingfeng interrupted, "Lend him! If he can't return it, I will pay the interest of ten thousand spirit stones! "
"Young Master Lingfeng is so generous!"
"Young Master Lingfeng is really a role model for us cultivators!"
"Young Master Lingfeng, I am willing to warm your bed tonight …"
Hearing the flattery around him, the corners of Nangong Lingfeng's mouth curled up slightly.
After taking the heavy bag of ten thousand spirit stones, Yun Fan didn't say anything. He turned around and walked out of the Mending Hall.
Thank Nangong Lingfeng? No way!
Nangong Lingfeng was such a proud person that he couldn't even accept someone else's request to fight for first place.
He was willing to pay the interest of ten thousand spirit stones for himself. It was obvious that he was telling everyone that the first place belonged to him, Nangong Lingfeng.
It could be said that Nangong Lingfeng had never looked Yun Fan in the eye. In his eyes, he and Yun Fan were like an elephant and an ant. There was no comparison at all.
However, Nangong Lingfeng didn't know that sometimes, an ant could bite an elephant to death!
Yun Fan quickly ran back to his residence and immediately locked the door. At this time, Yan Hu was not in the room. He didn't know what he was doing.
Yun Fan took a deep breath. His hands trembled as he slowly took out the ten thousand spirit stones from his pocket.
"This is so f * cking embarrassing. Didn't I just get ten thousand spirit stones? Can't I just exchange them for the Burning Technique? Do I have to be so excited? "
Yun Fan scolded himself inwardly for being so impatient.
In the future, he would be on par with or even surpass the Emperor Of Heaven. This was just the first step to looking down on the world. What was there to be excited about?
However, the more he thought about it, the faster his heart beat, and the more his hands trembled.
"Useless!"
Yun Fan scolded himself again. However, his face was filled with endless joy. His eyes were slightly moist.
He knew that he was finally going to pass the most difficult period. His, Yun Fan's, era was about to arrive.
Yun Fan directly called out the system.
"Detected 10000 spirit stones. Would you like to exchange them for reading points?"
"Yes!" Yun Fan didn't hesitate.
"Ding … exchange successful. Increase of 10000 reading points."
Chapter 9
"Ding! Completed 'First Exchange' achievement. Reading points for the first exchange increased by 50%."
"Ding! Reading points increased by 5000."
Yun Fan was a little surprised. He did not expect to have an achievement on his first exchange.
"Damn, if I had known, I would have thought of a way to get more Spirit Stones!"
Yun Fan was a little regretful.
However, he also knew that 10,000 Spirit Stones was the limit of what he could get. Any more and it would be unrealistic.
The reward of 5000 reading points was already a pleasant surprise.
One had to learn to be content with what one had. Yun Fan thought as he excitedly opened the system interface.
Name: Yun Fan
Realm: Initial stage of Illuminating Pulse
Reading points: 15478
Reading works:
"Battle Break The World" Fan Points: 411/1000 (Executive)
Reading status: None
…
Looking at the 10,000 reading points, Yun Fan instantly felt his back straighten.
It felt so good to have reading points!
Then, Yun Fan eagerly opened the exchange interface and chose "Burning Technique" without hesitation.
"Ding! Exchange for Burning Technique requires 10000 reading points. Do you want to exchange?"
"Yes!"
"Ding! Exchange successful!"
In the next moment, Yun Fan saw that 10,000 reading points had been deducted in an instant.
Reading points: 5478
Yun Fan: "…"
From the beginning to the end, Yun Fan only enjoyed the feeling of having 10,000 reading points for 10 seconds.
"Money is a bastard. I'll earn it again after spending it!"
Yun Fan consoled himself. However, his eyes were burning with passion as he looked at the quaint black scroll in his hand.
"Burning Technique, I finally got it!"
Looking at the Burning Technique, he felt that the 10,000 reading points were worth it.
Yun Fan had just touched the Burning Technique when the system notification sounded.
"Ding! Do you want to cultivate Burning Technique?"
"Yes!"
"Ding! Cultivation successful."
A huge amount of information flowed directly into Yun Fan's mind.
Name: Yun Fan
Realm: Initial stage of Illuminating Pulse
Cultivation Method:
Burning Technique (Low Yellow Rank, Can Evolve)
Reading points: 5478
Reading works:
"Battle Break The World" Fan Points: 411/1000 (Executive)
Reading status: None
…
Looking at the System Interface, Yun Fan licked his lips. The next step was to use the lottery to obtain the Mysterious Flame!
However, Yun Fan did not dare to exchange for the Heavenly Flame in broad daylight, much less in this small hut.
The energy of the Strange Flame was incomparably violent. Once it appeared, there would probably be a disaster. It was estimated that this small hut would be incinerated in an instant. Yun Fan did not want to get into any unnecessary trouble.
"Goddamn Yun Fan, where the hell have you been? Ouch! "
At this time, Yun Fan heard a shrill scream from outside the door. The door was then slammed open. A fat figure crawled into the room and knelt at Yun Fan's feet.
"Fatty, today is not the New Year, nor is it a holiday. Why are you giving me such a big gift?"
Looking at Yan Hu, whose face was covered in mud, Yun Fan sat on the edge of the bed and said with a smile.
"Yun Fan, that, that Zhou Tao is here again!"
Yan Hu's fat hand trembled as he pointed at the door, his face full of fear.
When Yun Fan heard that, he raised his eyebrows. "Zhou Tao is here? Where is he? "
As soon as he said that, a signature sinister laugh came from outside the door. Immediately after, a tall and thin young man, who was dressed much more exquisitely than the other servants, stepped into the room.
Behind him, there were two burly handymen standing at the door with a ferocious look on their faces.
Zhou Tao had his hands behind his back and looked down at Yun Fan. He said with a fake smile, "Brother Yun Fan, I heard that you went to the Benevolent Hall to borrow 10,000 Spirit Stones this morning. Is that true?"
"Your ears are really long," Yun Fan said with a cold smile. He was a little surprised by Zhou Tao's intelligence.
"There is no news in the Fire Spirit Sect that I, Zhou Tao, cannot find out!" Zhou Tao said proudly.
"But then again, Brother Yun Fan, do you think that with just ten thousand Spirit Stones, you can raise your cultivation to the Complete Meridian Opening Realm in half a month? That's simply a fool's dream!
Even the top prodigy of the outer sect, Nangong Lingfeng, can't do it, let alone a piece of trash like you. I advise you to return the 10,000 Spirit Stones as soon as possible. You can even save a lot of interest. Otherwise, you will have to work like a horse in the Fire Spirit Sect for the rest of your life to repay the loan. "
Zhou Tao's expression said, "I'm thinking for your sake."
"Haha, it's okay. If I'm lucky enough to break through, your Big Brother Zhou Tao will help me repay the loan," Yun Fan said with a faint smile.
Yun Fan's calm and indifferent expression caused Zhou Tao's expression to abruptly change. He did not expect that the little odd-job worker in front of him would have such a calm temperament. His ridicule was unable to cause Yun Fan to lose his composure. Instead, it was Yun Fan who became angry.
"Little bastard, let's see how you win!"
Yun Fan smiled and said, "Why don't we add another 10,000 Spirit Stones to the bet?"
"Add it …"
Yun Fan's calmness made Zhou Tao's heart waver for the first time. He swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
"Why? You don't dare?"
"Fine, I'll add it! Do you think I'm afraid of you? "
"You've got guts!" Yun Fan's lips curled into a smile.
Outside the wooden house, more and more servants gathered to watch the show. Everyone was talking at once. Under such circumstances, even though he knew that Yun Fan was trying to provoke him, Zhou Tao could only agree.
Moreover, he did not believe that Yun Fan would win in the first place.
An early-stage Illuminating Pulse trash wanting to break through to the Origin Opening Realm in half a month was simply a fool's dream. It was impossible!
Thinking of this, Zhou Tao became confident again.
He said proudly, "Half a month later, I'll come to collect the debt. My fellow disciples will bear witness. If you want to deny it, I'll have to ask the Law Enforcement Hall to uphold justice!"
Then, Zhou Tao looked at Yan Hu, who was lying motionless on the ground, and sneered, "Little fatty, wash up obediently and wait! Ahahaha … "
With their trademark sinister smiles, Zhou Tao and his group of lackeys left smugly.
Seeing that there was no more drama to watch, the onlookers slowly dispersed, leaving Yun Fan with pitiful and mocking gazes.
"He added another ten thousand spirit stones to the bet? Haha, I'm afraid he's lost his mind. "
"Sigh, if the Law Enforcement Hall is really alarmed, then Yun Fan will really have to bear the consequences. Those fellows from the Law Enforcement Hall not only have their cultivation increased, but they're also vicious and merciless. Falling into their hands is simply a fate worse than death."
"Hehe, I'm looking forward to the promotion ceremony more and more now. Let's see how Yun Fan dies in the end."
"…"
Listening to the crowd's mocking, Yun Fan sneered in his heart. "Courting death? I'll let you see who's courting death then! "
Yun Fan was very calm in his heart, but Yan Hu's mentality collapsed beside him.
"Aiya, you goddamn Yun Fan, your Brother Hu has been good to you, right? I've helped you a lot during this period, right? I won't stop you if you want to die, but don't hold me back. I'm still a virgin, I haven't married yet! "
Looking at Yan Hu crying and howling on the ground, his fat body twisting left and right, Yun Fan smiled bitterly.
After much effort, he finally managed to calm Yan Hu down. The sky was completely dark. Yan Hu's face was filled with tears, and his thunderous snoring was heard again …
Feeling that the outside was gradually quieting down, Yun Fan looked at the back of Nongyan Peak. Very few people passed by that place during the day, and now that it was dark, there was even less of a trace of people.
Yun Fan lowered his body and walked out of the door. Like a leopard cat, he walked quietly towards the back of the mountain.
Tonight, he was going to get the Heavenly Flame there!
Chapter 10
The back mountain of Fire Spirit Sect's Flame Peak was filled with large patches of Fire Locust Trees that could block most people's vision. Moreover, very few Fire Spirit Sect disciples would pass by this place, which was why Yun Fan had chosen this place to exchange for the Deviant Flame.
Yun Fan moved forward carefully, constantly looking around. After confirming that no one was following him, he stepped into the cluster of Fire Locust Trees.
After entering the cluster of Fire Locust Trees, Yun Fan did not stop. Instead, he continued to move deeper into the forest. At the same time, he kept looking around vigilantly.
Although this was the territory of the Fire Spirit Sect and there should not be any high-level monsters, Yun Fan still understood that caution was the parent of safety.
After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Yun Fan chose to sit cross-legged under a thick and sturdy Fire Locust Tree.
This Fire Locust Tree was as thick as eight people hugging it. Its crown towered into the sky, much taller than the other Fire Locust Trees around it, as if it was the king of these Fire Locust Trees.
Yun Fan had taken a fancy to the thickness of this tree. Once there was any movement, he could use this tree to block the other party's vision and smoothly escape without leaving any traces.
Sitting under the tree, Yun Fan felt as if he had become one with the tree. Only then did he excitedly call out the system panel and click on the lottery interface.
"Use the lottery privilege!"
"Ding! Please select the lottery item you want."
"Alien Flame!" Yun Fan exclaimed excitedly.
"Sorry, there is no such item."
Yun Fan: "…"
'What the hell is there no such item?'
Yun Fan was on the verge of breaking down. He had spent so much effort. If he could not exchange for the Alien Flame, wouldn't all his efforts go to waste?
"There is no item named 'Alien Flame' found. You can choose to exchange for the Qi Gathering Pill, Foundation Establishment Spirit Spring, Flame Blowing Palm, Eight Extremities Blast, Sucking Hand …"
Yun Fan realized that the items mentioned by the system were all items that appeared in the first 52 chapters of the novel.
"Could it be that I need to see the chapter with the name of the Alien Flame in order to unlock the Alien Flame?"
This speculation reignited Yun Fan's hope.
He still had more than 5,000 Reading Points left, which was enough for him to read the chapters where Deviant Flames appeared.
Thinking of this, Yun Fan directly took out Battle Break The World from the System Space and read it carefully.
'Ding … reading point-1, fan value + 1.'
'Ding … reading point-1, fan value + 1.'
As he read, time ticked by. Yun Fan also read chapter by chapter.
Chapter 53: Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation
Chapter 57: Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation
When Yun Fan read the 63rd chapter, his pupils instantly constricted. Because in this chapter, he finally read the contents of the Mysterious Flame Rankings. Moreover, the name of a Mysterious Flame had appeared —
Bone Spirit Icefire!
In the novel, the main character, Teacher Ye Yan, had subdued a strange flame. Although there were descriptions of the Bone Spirit Ice Fire in the previous chapters, the name of this strange flame had never been written.
And in Chapter 63 of the novel, the main character's teacher told Ye Yan for the first time that his Heavenly Flame was called 'Bone Ice Fire'!
After reading this chapter, Yun Fan couldn't wait to call out the lottery panel again.
"Use the lottery privilege!"
"Ding … Please select the designated lottery item."
"Bone Spirit … Icefire!"
"… Ding! … Exchange successful! "
It seemed like there was a delay of one second. This one second felt as long as a year to Yun Fan. However, this wait was worth it. In exchange, he got the confirmation he wanted to hear!
Yun Fan was ecstatic. Nothing could make him more excited than this answer.
And in the next second, the air in this area suddenly became violent. An indescribable heat suddenly burst out in front of Yun Fan.
Then, a white flame appeared in front of Yun Fan out of thin air. As soon as the flame appeared, the ground in this area instantly cracked and spread like a spider web.
The green leaves of the surrounding Fire Locust Trees instantly turned yellow. Then, large patches of leaves fell. In the end, they turned black and turned into ashes, slowly drifting in the area.
Even though the Fire Locust Tree had an innate fire attribute trunk, it shriveled under the high temperature. Over ninety percent of its moisture evaporated in an instant, turning it into a withered tree. Moreover, the area within a radius of a hundred feet was the same, and it was still expanding outwards.
Yun Fan also felt the heat. His skin was burning with pain. However, it seemed like the system had some protection. Although he was the closest to the flame, he didn't suffer any substantial damage. Otherwise, he would have been burned to ashes long ago …
Yun Fan couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air as he looked at the extremely hot white fire seed in front of him that gave him an illusion of extreme coldness.
"Bone Spirit Icefire, how terrifying …"
There was no need for further confirmation. He knew that the flame in front of him was the legendary 'Bone Spirit Icefire'!
After saying so much, from the appearance of the Bone Spirit Icefire to Yun Fan's exclamation, less than a breath's time had passed. Then, Yun Fan subconsciously planned to keep the Bone Spirit Icefire.
In the blink of an eye, the Bone Spirit Icefire disappeared and appeared in Yun Fan's system space.
Yun Fan heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the treasures exchanged by the system could be kept in the system space. Otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to deal with the Bone Spirit Icefire.
Wait, speaking of dealing with it, Yun Fan suddenly realized an even more thorny problem …
Now, he had indeed obtained the Burning Skill and the Heavenly Flame. However, how could he devour the Heavenly Flame and evolve the Burning Skill?
When he thought of this crucial point that he had previously forgotten, Yun Fan's brain was about to explode!
He still vaguely remembered that when the main character Ye Yan devoured the Heavenly Flame, it took a herculean effort to find a few precious elixirs. With the help of his teacher, a top alchemist, he was able to refine the elixir that could devour the Heavenly Flame. After that, he had to go through many dangerous attempts to devour the Heavenly Flame.
What should he do now?
Right now, he didn't have those elixirs. Secondly, he didn't have the help of an awesome teacher.
Furthermore, even if he was able to exchange for the elixir that could devour the Heavenly Flame, would he really dare to risk his life and put the terrifying Heavenly Flame that could instantly incinerate everything into his mouth?
What the fuck?
Yun Fan was about to cry. He realized that he had underestimated the difficulty of cultivating the Burning Skill …
Just as Yun Fan was at his wit's end, he suddenly felt a ray of light rushing towards him from the center of Nongyan Peak.
Yun Fan's heart skipped a beat. He didn't have time to think about it anymore and hurriedly got up. Like a ghost, his figure directly drilled into the group of Fire Locust Trees at the side. Following the scattered tree trunks, he flew towards the servant's office.
Not long after Yun Fan left, a long rainbow flew over and landed at the position where Yun Fan was just at.
The red light faded away, revealing a white-haired old man. He was wearing a green robe. As the breeze blew, he appeared to have the grace of a Daoist.
As for this old man, when he saw the scene in front of him, his eyes revealed a look of shock.
Immediately after, another three red lights approached from afar. They descended one after another. It was another three middle-aged cultivators, two men and one woman.
Before they could greet each other, the three of them were similarly shocked by the scene in front of them.
Chapter 11
"Hiss … just how powerful is this flame energy to be able to turn this place into such a mess?"
The one who spoke was the male dwarf of the three. When he saw the scene before him, he could not help but suck in a breath of cold air.
Although he was very short, his aura was no weaker than the other three. This was especially true for the giant fiery red python that occasionally flashed between his sleeves and collar. It also gave off a shocking energy fluctuation. However, the fiery python's eyes were extremely dull, as if it was completely under the dwarf's control. It was obvious that it was a flame puppet of a high rank.
"Old Man Xiang Yan, this is the territory of the Flame Peak. You were the first to arrive. Do you know who was cultivating here?"
The middle-aged man among the three asked the azure-clothed old man rudely. However, a trace of surprise also flashed through his eyes.
This person had an ordinary appearance, but his face was filled with arrogance. There was a strong medicinal fragrance around him. Clearly, he was someone who had immersed himself in alchemy for many years. Even a Yin Yang Realm expert would have to be courteous to such an alchemist.
"I don't know …"
The azure-clothed old man shook his head indifferently. He did not want to speak anymore. He was already deeply shocked by the scene before him.
He knew the fire resistance of this kind of Fire Locust Tree the best. Ordinary flame energy could not harm the Fire Locust Tree at all. Not to mention the tree trunk, even the leaves would not wither and fall.
Furthermore, this land was originally the mouth of an extinct volcano in the Fire Dragon Mountain Range. It was also a heat-resistant rock layer that had accumulated after the eruption of flames. However, the rock layer before him seemed to be unable to withstand the heat from the flames earlier. Countless cracks as thick as an arm had appeared on it, spanning over a thousand feet. This was simply inconceivable.
"Could it be … a disciple of an inheritance was cultivating here?"
The one who spoke was the last of the three, the girl in pink. She used her slender fingers to pick up a patch of charred soil on the ground. Her expression was extremely serious.
Although this girl was not young, she was still very beautiful. Her figure was very delicate and beautiful. She was extremely moving. However, her seemingly soft hands seemed to contain explosive power. A casual movement could cause sonic booms to appear in the air.
"It should be. Probably only a disciple of an inheritance would possess such powerful flame energy!"
The midget man said in a deep voice. The other three remained silent.
The four of them were the Hall Masters of the four halls of Fire Spirit Sect, so they naturally knew that there were some young cultivators who were even more respected than the inner sect disciples in Fire Spirit Sect. They were the true prodigies of Fire Spirit Sect and the future of Fire Spirit Sect!
There weren't many Legacy Disciples, but every single one of them possessed extremely formidable cultivation talent and even possessed trump cards that were unexpected. So, crossing the boundary to challenge others was too common in their eyes.
Moreover, the whereabouts of the Legacy Disciples were secretive. Only the Grand Elders would know their specific information. Even the Hall Masters had no right to ask.
"Legacy disciple huh …"
The green-robed old man's gaze turned and looked in the direction Xiang Yunfan had fled. He seemed to be deep in thought as he said, "But why did this old man see a figure heading towards my Yan Peak servant's place …"
"Do you think that this Legacy Disciple is hiding among the servants of Nangyan Peak? Or do you think that there is an expert among the servants of Nangyan Peak who is comparable to a Legacy Disciple?"
The Fire Puppet Hall Master sneered. He didn't believe the green-robed old man's words at all.
"No matter what, this powerful fellow doesn't want us to discover him. In that case, there's no need for us to complicate matters. Let's return to our respective peaks and make the best use of our time to prepare for the inner sect promotion ceremony in ten days."
After being silent for a long time, the beautiful woman waved her hand and took the lead to turn into a ray of light and return the way they came from. The Fire Puppet Hall and Alchemy Hall Masters also left one after another.
The green-robed old man once again looked at the surroundings that seemed to have been burned by heavenly fire. Then, he deeply stared in the direction of the servants' place before shaking his head and heading towards the core area of Nangyan Peak.
Until the four of them left one after another, no one noticed that there was a woman wearing a fiery-red muslin dress standing on the tallest Fire Locust Tree.
The woman's face was covered by a red muslin scarf. Only a pair of eyes that were as bright as the moon could be seen. A cool breeze blew over and blew at her muslin dress, outlining her endlessly graceful figure.
She looked in the direction of the servants' place. Her starry eyes carried a faint coldness as she slowly spat out a soft voice.
"Is that the 'Earth Fire' …"
Her voice was illusory and vast. Her delicate body seemed to have turned into a ball of flame that was slowly blown away by the wind.
…
At the same time, a ghostly figure had already quietly slipped into the servants' resting area. After confirming that no one was following him, he stepped into his own small house.
Hearing the deafening shouts in the house and the fatty's drooling appearance as he slept soundly, Yun Fan finally calmed down.
"That was close. Fortunately, I chose to exchange for the Heavenly Flame at the back of the mountain …"
Wiping the fine sweat on his forehead, Yun Fan let out a long sigh.
Fortunately, he was more cautious and did not choose to exchange for the Heavenly Flame in the small house during the day. Otherwise, this place would have been burned to ashes by now.
Also, the figure that had swiftly rushed over just now was definitely an expert from the Fire Spirit Sect. Before he had the ability to protect himself, he would definitely not reveal all his trump cards in front of everyone.
"Now that I have both the Heavenly Flame and the Burning Skill, all that's left is to devour and fuse them …"
Yun Fan understood that as long as he solved this last thorny problem, it would be as easy as taking something out of his pocket to become an inner court disciple.
"But how am I supposed to devour the Heavenly Flame?"
Yun Fan sat on the bed, puzzled. He stuck his hands into his hair and rubbed it messily.
After rubbing it for a while, Yun Fan bent down dejectedly and closed his eyes helplessly. His small face was also filled with helplessness.
"If I really can't find any other way, then I can only follow the method written in the book to devour the Heavenly Flame … But, when devouring the Heavenly Flame, will I really have the strong willpower and determination of the main character, Ye Yan?"
He had read 'Battle Break The World' in his previous life, so he naturally knew that the main character, Ye Yan, had a narrow escape when he devoured the Heavenly Flame.
At that time, he did not feel much of a fluctuation in his heart. But now that he was actually devouring the Heavenly Flame, he truly felt the terror of such a risk.
Yun Fan's eyes flickered as he pondered. But no matter what, he had to give it a try.
The opportunity to become stronger was right in front of him. Success or failure, life or death, everything depended on this moment!
Yun Fan's eyes slowly became determined. He took out 'Battle Break The World' from the system and continued to read.
No matter what, he had to first read the chapter of the novel about devouring the Heavenly Flame. Only then would he be able to exchange for the heavenly treasures needed to devour the Heavenly Flame.
In the next three days, Yun Fan practically did not leave his room. He was completely focused on reading the book in his room.
Yan Hu was also a little curious. Yun Fan did not seize the time to cultivate. Instead, he was always flipping through an ancient book.
He wanted to ask Yun Fan about it, but the latter's face was extremely serious. It was as if he was dealing with an extremely important matter. Yan Hu swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth. He did not disturb Yun Fan. Instead, he brought food back for Yun Fan from the cafeteria every day.
"Blood Lotus Pill, Fierce Ice Cold Spring, and Na Po …"
Yun Fan kept flipping through the pages of the book. He deliberately memorized the materials needed to devour the Heavenly Flame.
At this moment, Yun Fan finally read the chapter of the main character, Ye Yan, devouring the Heavenly Flame!
Chapter 12
In this chapter, Yun Fan read it very seriously, because what the protagonist Ye Yan needed to do in the book, he might also do it again!
From swallowing the Blood Lotus Pill, taking the fire seed of the Heavenly Fire, swallowing the Fierce Ice Cold Spring, trying to control the Heavenly Fire, and then storing the Heavenly Fire in the soul, and finally turning the Heavenly Fire into his own origin fire seed, evolving the Burning Art!
This series of steps, repeated in Yun Fan's mind, afraid that there would be any omissions, so after Yun Fan read it once, he read it again.
Yun Fan didn't know how many times he had read it like this, but he was completely focused on reading it over and over again.
Because this step, related to whether he could successfully swallow the Heavenly Fire, whether he could successfully evolve the Burning Art, and also related to his life!
Once there was the slightest mistake, he was afraid that he would be doomed eternally.
And just after Yun Fan had read these chapters countless times, in his mind, a system prompt suddenly sounded.
"Ding, the swallowing function has been activated, 'Bone Spirit Ice Fire' detected, do you want to start swallowing?"
Although the volume of this notification was not considered loud, it made Yun Fan feel as if he had been struck by lightning. He was completely dumbfounded on the spot.
"What, what?"
"The system can help me swallow the Heavenly Fire?"
Carefully experiencing the system prompt just now, Yun Fan's breathing began to become rapid, and even the hands holding the book began to tremble slightly.
"Do you want to start swallowing?"
The system prompt, again with a cold and emotionless prompt, did not explain too much.
"… Yes!"
Yun Fan did not have time to think too much, and his urgent state of mind made him subconsciously agree.
"Ding, beginning to swallow the Bone Spirit Ice Fire, swallowing progress … 0.1%."
Listening to the cold system prompt, Yun Fan's heart was surging, he did not expect that by chance, he actually found a different method of swallowing!
In this way, he even saved the money to exchange for the Blood Lotus Pill, Fierce Ice Cold Spring, and Soul. Yun Fan loved this system to death now.
"Haha, I, Yun Fan, am about to turn over a new leaf!"
After solving the thorny problem of swallowing the Heavenly Fire, Yun Fan began to feel proud again. Yun Fan was so excited that he couldn't control himself when he thought about how he would be able to evolve his Burning Art and participate in the Inner Sect Ceremony to become an Inner Sect disciple.
"I wonder how much the Burning Ability has evolved after devouring this Bone Spirit Icefire …"
Yun Fan thought excitedly.
One had to know that the first Heavenly Flame that the main character, Ye Yan, had devoured was the Green Leaf Lotus Heart Fire. That was the Heavenly Flame that was ranked 19th on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. And the Heavenly Flame that he had devoured was the Bone Ice Flame that was ranked 11th!
Although they were both 'Heavenly Flames', there was quite a large difference between the strength of every five ranks on the 'Heavenly Flame Ranking'. The difference between the 'Bone Ice Flame' and the 'Green Leaf Lotus Heart Flame' was a total of eight ranks. The strength of the former's flame naturally far surpassed the latter.
"Perhaps it can allow the Burning Technique to directly evolve into an Earth Tier Cultivation Technique!"
Yun Fan thought happily. If the Burning Technique could directly evolve into an Earth Tier Cultivation Technique, he would definitely be able to look down on everyone in the Fire Spirit Sect.
It was said that the Fire Spirit Sect's Sect Guarding Technique was only an Earth Tier Low-Grade Fire Attribute Cultivation Technique. Moreover, only the Fire Spirit Sect's highest inheritance could cultivate it. Even the Hall Masters had no right to touch it.
At that time, with his Earth Tier Cultivation Technique, he would definitely be able to crush everyone in the same realm in terms of cultivation speed.
The more Yun Fan thought about it, the more excited he became. He really wanted to see the expressions of those people who had once mocked him and called themselves geniuses when they were left behind by him.
However, just as Yun Fan was immersed in his fantasies, he suddenly saw the progress bar of the Heavenly Flame Devouring Art.
While he was fantasizing, the progress bar didn't seem to have moved at all …
Devouring Progress: 0.1%.
F * ck, why don't you continue to increase it!
I'm already fantasizing about stepping on other geniuses, hugging a bunch of beautiful women, and walking to the peak of life … Why is your progress bar not moving at all?
You just gave me hope, and now you're making me despair …
You can't play with me like this, can you, System?
This huge contrast made Yun Fan want to cry.
He hurriedly put away his fantasies and stared at the progress bar with full concentration. His eyes were full of hope.
"Increase, increase, increase!"
"I beg you, Big Brother Progress Bar!"
Perhaps reality always went against one's wishes. Under Yun Fan's urgent gaze and pleading, the progress bar was like a stubborn donkey, refusing to move at all …
"F * ck, how can I make this damn progress bar move!"
Yun Fan pulled at his hair, rubbed his face, and pulled his ears. He racked his brains to think of what to do now.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed through Yun Fan's mind. He seemed to have caught onto a certain detail.
"I activated the Heavenly Flame Devouring Art when I was concentrating on reading the Heavenly Flame Devouring Art. Then …"
Yun Fan didn't have time to think. He hurriedly grabbed < Battle Break The World > and flipped to the beginning of the Heavenly Flame Devouring Art. He calmed himself down and started reading.
"Ding … Reading Point-1, Fan Points + 1."
"Ding … Reading Point-1, Fan Points + 1."
…
After Yun Fan read more than ten pages, in addition to the notification of the deduction of reading points, there was another notification:
"Ding … Devouring Progress: 0.2%."
This notification was like the sound of nature. Yun Fan hurriedly looked at the progress bar. The mercury-like column in the bar seemed to have increased by a tiny bit.
And this tiny bit reignited Yun Fan's hope of becoming stronger. He knew that he had finally found a way to make the progress bar move.
It was to continuously read the chapters about the Heavenly Flame Devouring Art!
"I'm a f * cking genius, haha!"
Yun Fan was so happy that he slapped his thigh and laughed. He immediately sat up straight and continued reading.
"Ding … Reading Point-1, Fan Points + 1."
"Ding … Reading Point-1, Fan Points + 1."
…
"Ding … Devouring Progress: 0.3%."
…
Every once in a while, Yun Fan would check on the progress bar. He was extremely anxious.
If he could, he couldn't wait to fill up the progress bar instantly.
But things didn't go as he wished. Every time he checked, the progress bar only increased by a tiny bit. This made Yun Fan extremely anxious.
When the sky turned completely dark, Yan Hu had already fallen asleep on the bed opposite him. His snoring was like thunder. The food he got for Yun Fan from the cafeteria had already turned cold. Only then did Yun Fan close the book with mixed feelings.
Yun Fan looked at the system interface. The data displayed at this moment, as well as the progress bar that had already increased by a small bit. He couldn't feel happy at all.
He let out a long sigh and said dejectedly, "This time, I'm going to go overboard …"
Chapter 13
Name: Yun Fan
Realm: Initial Stage of Illuminating Pulse
Cultivation Method:
Burning Technique (Low Yellow Rank, Can Evolve)
Devouring Progress: 3.2%
Reading Points: 3123
Reading Works:
"Break The World" Fan Points: 1766/10000 (Branch Leader)
Reading Status: None
…
On the interface, the fan level of "Break The World" had unknowingly risen from the original Deacon to Branch Leader.
Now, Yun Fan knew that repeatedly reading the same chapter would also increase his fan points. This was a pleasant surprise.
However, other than this, Yun Fan could not find any other progress that made him happy.
His cultivation realm was still at the pitiful initial stage of Illuminating Pulse. Although he could feel that when he read the book, it was equivalent to cultivating. However, because the level of his Burning Technique was too low, his cultivation speed was not very fast.
Yun Fan had a feeling that if he continued to progress at this speed, he would barely be able to break through to the intermediate stage of Illuminating Pulse by the time the inner sect ceremony began in about ten days.
The key point was that the progress of devouring the Bone Icy Flame was too slow. At this rate, even if he read day and night, it would take him more than twenty days to fill up the progress bar. By then, he would not be able to make it in time for the inner sect ceremony.
Moreover, this was based on the fact that he had enough reading points.
The most critical thing was that he did not have enough reading points.
Yun Fan had read for an entire day and needed about six to seven hundred reading points. With the remaining three thousand reading points, he could still use it for five days.
"I need more Spirit Stones …"
"But I'm already at the end of my rope …"
"Why did I transmigrate when I was perfectly fine?"
Yun Fan slapped himself in the face and lay flat on the bed in frustration. He kept thinking about where he could get more Spirit Stones.
With a lot on his mind, Yun Fan slept in a daze and woke up in the morning. He did not sleep well the entire night and his eyes were a little dry.
Although he was still depressed and could not think of a solution, Yun Fan did not want to give up.
On the bed next to him, Yan Hu was still snoring thunderously. He was so asleep that saliva was dripping from the corner of his mouth to his ears.
Staring blankly at the sleeping fatty, Yun Fan seemed to have grasped onto his last life-saving straw.
Yan Hu, who was sleeping soundly, felt as if something was watching him on his face …
After a while, he stopped snoring and slowly opened his eyes in confusion. Suddenly, his small eyes widened.
"Ah! Yun Fan, what the hell are you doing? "
Yan Hu took a closer look. At this moment, Yun Fan's face was only an arm's length away from his own. Moreover, Yun Fan's face was expressionless and his eyes were bloodshot. He looked like a hungry wolf, which scared Yan Hu so much that his fat body trembled.
"Borrow money."
Yun Fan said calmly.
"How much?"
Yan Hu was panting heavily, bewildered.
"Lend me as much as you have!"
Yun Fan's tone remained calm.
"You, you get up first, don't make yourself look like a gay guy."
Yun Fan raised his head and smiled. "Damn fatty, if you don't want to be raped by Zhou Tao, take out all the money you have and lend it to me."
He just thought that Yan Hu should have some Spirit Stones on him. Yan Hu's family was a small family. The Yan family sent him to the Fire Spirit Sect to be a servant because they wanted to use the Fire Spirit Sect as their backing so that other families would not dare to have any ideas about them.
Yun Fan only cared about borrowing money from Yan Hu now. No matter how little it was, it was better than nothing.
Looking at Yun Fan's hopeful expression, Yan Hu hesitantly untied a gold-threaded pouch from his waist.
First, he grabbed a bunch of Spirit Stones from the pouch. After hesitating for a moment, he threw half of the Spirit Stones back into the pouch.
Then, he looked at Yun Fan. Then, a determined look appeared on his chubby face. He threw all the remaining Spirit Stones back into the pouch and pushed the pouch back into Yun Fan's hands.
"All my Spirit Stones are here."
Yan Hu sighed.
"Aren't you going to ask me why you want to borrow money?"
Yun Fan shook the golden silk pouch in his hand and said with a smile.
"Of course you have your reasons for borrowing money … but there is one thing. You promised me that you would definitely win the bet with Zhou Tao. If you lose, I will skin you alive!"
Yan Hu said fiercely.
Yun Fan laughed out loud and patted Fatty's fat shoulder. He was touched by Fatty's gesture.
Yun Fan knew that Yan Hu had lent him all of his spirit stones. He was afraid that Yan Hu would starve for the next few days. For a guy like him who couldn't live without demonic beast meat, it was already the end of the world.
Yun Fan had wanted to return some Spirit Stones to Yan Hu, but Yan Hu refused. He said that he still had some private savings and that it was enough for him to eat and drink for the next few days. After a few days, his family would send more Spirit Stones over.
Yun Fan did not refuse. There was no need for words between friends. He directly exchanged all the Spirit Stones for reading points.
Reading points: 5011.
Yun Fan did not expect Yan Hu to be so rich. He actually had 2000 Spirit Stones. Although he felt that this amount of Spirit Stones was not enough to fill up the progress bar, he could only take one step at a time.
Just like that, the stars moved and another five days passed.
In these five days, Yun Fan did not leave his room. Other than sleeping, he spent all his time reading.
Yan Hu was also different from his usual self. He would leave early and return late every day. Every time he returned, he would be covered in dust and dispirited. When he returned to his room, he would fall on his bed and his snoring would become louder.
Today, in the afternoon, the wooden door of the dormitory was pushed open by a strong force with a bang.
Immediately after, Yun Fan saw a round body, covered in dirt, rush in.
"Yun Fan, I heard from the other servants that the Inner Sect Ceremony has been brought forward!"
Looking at the anxious Yan Hu, Yun Fan was stunned for a moment. Then, he asked curiously, "Why is it brought forward?"
Yan Hu panted heavily. "Because according to the Fire Spirit Sect Elder's test, the Spirit Spring of Flame will erupt early!"
"Which day exactly?"
Yun Fan was also a little nervous.
"Three days later!" Yan Hu said confidently.
Yun Fan slapped his forehead hard. There was not enough time to begin with. Now, it was even more urgent.
Including the five days that followed, Yun Fan had spent a total of 3000 reading points. However, he had only pushed the progress bar to 27.6%. He was still three quarters away from completing the devouring.
At this rate, he would definitely not be able to devour the Bone Icy Fire before the ceremony.
"Damn it, I'm going all out!"
At this moment, Yun Fan's eyes were bloodshot. His hands held onto the "Battle Break The World" tightly as he continued to read. He was almost in a crazed state.
He had worked hard for so many days. He did not want to give up until the last moment!
This crazy demonic state also made Yun Fan immerse himself in reading. The progress of the progress bar had long been thrown to the back of his mind.
What even Yun Fan himself did not notice was that as he read these chapters more and more, Yun Fan's familiarity with these chapters also gradually increased. There were some parts where he did not need to look at every word carefully to be able to recite the content.
Yun Fan's reading speed increased, and his concentration also increased.
At this moment, when Yun Fan flipped to the next page of the book, the system notification tone seemed to have undergone some sort of change.
"Ding! Entered 'Flow of Mind' reading state. Experience gained increased tenfold."
"Ding! Reading point-1. Fan points + 10."
"Ding! Devouring progress: 27.7%."
Chapter 14
At the side, Yan Hu looked at Yun Fan's crazed look. Although he did not understand why the latter kept staring at the book, he tactfully chose to keep his mouth shut and silently walked out of the room.
Even Yun Fan himself did not realize that this kind of desperate situation had actually caused him to erupt with an unprecedented level of obsession and concentration.
He knew that if he failed, not only would he not be able to make a comeback, but he would also implicate his friend Yan Hu. This made him feel guilty.
At that time, he was too conceited. He thought that just because he had obtained the system, he would be able to soar into the sky and level up endlessly, trampling everyone under his feet.
Now, Yun Fan understood that the system was just a medium to become strong. As for whether he could become strong, it still depended on whether he worked hard to strive for it.
After understanding all this, Yun Fan saw his current situation clearly. He did not want to know how to quickly complete the devouring, nor did he want to know if there was a shortcut to it.
Right now, he only wanted to work hard with all his might and work hard without any distractions.
'Ding … Reading point-1, Fan Points + 10.'
'Ding … Devouring progress: 27.8%.'
'Ding … Reading point-1, Fan Points + 10.'
'Ding … Devouring progress: 27.9%.'
…
Every time Yun Fan flipped a page, the system notification would ring once. But now, Yun Fan was completely immersed in reading and could not hear a single sound.
If Yun Fan knew that every time he flipped a page, his Fan Points would increase by 10 and the devouring progress would increase by 0.1%, he would be incomparably shocked and overjoyed.
But now, Yun Fan's face was full of concentration. His eyes were only focused on the words on the book in front of him. His brain was operating at high speed, constantly digesting and memorizing every paragraph.
Yun Fan's speed of flipping the book was also increasing!
'Ding … Reading point-1, Fan Points + 10.'
'Ding … Devouring progress: 28%.'
…
'Ding … Devouring progress: 29%.'
…
'Ding … Devouring progress: 30%.'
The devouring progress bar was increasing at least ten times faster than before. The mercury-like column was rapidly increasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
However, Yun Fan was unaware of all this. He was completely immersed in reading.
In the blink of an eye, a day and a night had passed.
For the entire day, Yun Fan remained in a reading state. His small face was a little haggard and pale, and his eyes were bloodshot. However, he did not stop reading. Instead, he turned the pages even faster.
Yun Fan's state scared Yan Hu so much that he didn't dare to make a sound. He wanted to interrupt Yun Fan and let Yun Fan rest, but every time he saw Yun Fan's crazy look, he gave up on the idea of going forward.
'Ding … devouring progress: 72.1% …'
'Ding … devouring progress: 72.2% …'
…
This state continued for the entire night. When Yun Fan mechanically tried to flip to the next page, the page felt as heavy as a ten-thousand-pound boulder. He couldn't turn it no matter how hard he tried.
Yun Fan was taken aback. Only then did he regain his consciousness, and a system notification rang out.
'Ding … insufficient reading points. Unable to continue reading. Please exchange for reading points as soon as possible!'
Yun Fan didn't expect that he had unknowingly used up all his reading points.
He stretched his back and felt a huge soreness spreading from his spine to his entire body. Yun Fan couldn't help but let out an "ouch".
"How long have I been reading?"
Yun Fan grinned. He felt tired, thirsty, hungry, and sleepy. His body was as uncomfortable as it could be.
"Yun Fan, you're awake?"
Yun Fan didn't expect that the fatty on the opposite bed would actually wake up. His face was also haggard.
"Fatty, why are you awake? It's not even dawn yet. "
Yun Fan was a little puzzled. This Yan Hu usually slept until noon. Even if he was whipped, he wouldn't wake up. But now, he was awake.
"F * ck, it's all because of you!" Fatty's face was full of resentment. "Do you know how long you've been reading? For an entire day and two nights! Don't you know how scary you look? How can I sleep soundly? "
Yun Fan was also slightly surprised. He didn't expect to read for so long in one breath. If it wasn't for the fact that he had used up all his reading points, he didn't know when he would wake up.
However, Yun Fan felt that he seemed to have entered a special reading state. In that state, he would be fully focused on reading. His reading speed was also much faster than usual.
"I wonder how much my devouring progress has increased …"
Yun Fan stretched his neck and subconsciously opened the system interface.
At this moment, the information displayed on the panel caused Yun Fan to be extremely shocked. His bloodshot eyes were wide open, scaring Yan Hu who was opposite him.
Name: Yun Fan
Realm: Intermediate Illuminating Pulse
Cultivation Method:
Burning Skill (Low Yellow Rank, Can Evolve)
Devouring Progress: 100%
Reading Points: 0
Reading Work:
"Battle Break The World" Fan Points: 13968/100000 (Hall Master)
Reading Status: Flow
…
"This …"
Looking at the latest information on the interface, Yun Fan couldn't calm down for a long time.
His cultivation realm had officially increased from the initial stage of Illuminating Pulse to the intermediate stage of Illuminating Pulse.
The fan level of "Battle Break The World" had increased from a leader to a hall master. Unknowingly, he had gained more than 10,000 fan points!
What shocked and surprised Yun Fan the most was that the devouring progress was full!
Now, the devouring success button had lit up. As long as Yun Fan pressed it, the Bone Ice Fire would become one with Yun Fan!
"This is too frightening!"
Yun Fan exclaimed in surprise. His voice was filled with endless joy. This happiness came too suddenly, causing Yun Fan to be caught unprepared.
Yun Fan also saw the last line of the interface. Now, there was an additional 'Flow' state in his reading status. The strange reading experience he had in the past two days was probably because he had comprehended this Flow reading state!
"Flow reading can increase reading efficiency by ten times!"
When Yun Fan looked at the Flow reading state, a system notification sounded.
"I see! No wonder my interface improved so much! "
Yun Fan was secretly glad. If he hadn't given up and made that desperate move, he wouldn't have been able to comprehend the Flow reading state. Flow reading could only be comprehended when one was extremely focused.
"Looks like I, Yun Fan, am not completely useless. At the very least, when it comes to reading, not many people can do it!"
After the storm, the sky cleared up. Now that the devouring of the Mystical Flame was complete, the path to becoming stronger was logical.
Yun Fan, who had relaxed, started to boast proudly again. Yan Hu, who was watching from the side, was stunned.
"Fatty, don't worry. Your chrysanthemum is completely safe!"
Yun Fan patted Yan Hu's fat shoulder and laughed heartily.
Looking at the smug Yun Fan, Yan Hu was dumbfounded. He couldn't help but mutter to himself.
"My friend seems to be acting up again …"
Chapter 15
After taking a simple bite of the food that Fatty had brought back for him the night before, the exhausted Yun Fan immediately collapsed onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
He was really too tired now. After reading for two whole days without rest and sleep, his energy and physical strength had been depleted to the lowest point. Even though he had already advanced to the middle stage of the Illuminating Pulse stage, it was still too much for him.
He slept for almost a day and a night. When Yun Fan woke up again, it was already close to dawn of the second day.
And today was also the day of the inner sect promotion ceremony!
Yun Fan climbed out of bed and washed up simply. He then ate the food that Fatty had placed on the table for him. Looking at Fatty who was still sleeping soundly, Yun Fan was a little touched.
Yan Hu was a bad friend. Although he was a little timid, his character was unquestionable and he was extremely benevolent to Yue Yang.
After wolfing down the food, Yun Fan burped and once again sat cross-legged on the bed.
Now, it was time for the final step — —
Devour the Mystical Fire and evolve the Burning Skill!
Calling out the panel, Yun Fan's eyes focused on the bright 'Devour Success' button and immediately pressed it.
"Ding, Devour Success!"
Following the system's notification, Yun Fan suddenly felt an extremely hot yet extremely cold flame energy explode from within his body.
This flame energy that contained both extreme cold and extreme heat was the Bone Spirit Icefire!
The Bone Spirit Icefire swam around Yun Fan's meridians. Wherever it passed, the meridians were continuously widened by the flame energy and became even tougher.
What made Yun Fan even more surprised was that the meridians that were originally blocked by impurities melted like snow under the burning of the Bone Spirit Icefire.
In about an hour's time, all the meridians in Yun Fan's body were opened up under the burning of the Bone Spirit Icefire and all the impurities were burned away!
If the other outer sect disciples were to know of this situation, their jaws would definitely drop. Something that they would need three to five years of hard work to achieve was accomplished by Yun Fan in an hour!
This was the might of a Heavenly Flame!
Following the opening of all the meridians, Yun Fan's realm could be considered to have improved by leaps and bounds.
The peak of the Illuminating Pulse realm!
However, to be precise, Yun Fan was only … at the Great Perfection of the quasi Meridian Opening stage.
This was because he still needed to absorb enough spiritual energy to fill up all the meridians in his body. Only then would he be considered to have reached the peak of the Meridian Opening stage.
Ordinary cultivators would first absorb Spirit Qi and use the power of Spirit Qi to open up their meridians bit by bit.
Yun Fan, on the other hand, was different. He had relied on the Deviant Flame to open up his meridians. Now, he had not had the time to absorb the Spirit Qi. At this moment, his meridians were almost empty.
However, if Yun Fan was given a certain amount of time and sufficient Spirit Energy, he would naturally be able to reach the perfect Channel Opening stage.
Yun Fan lifted his right hand and opened his palm. With a slight movement of his consciousness, a wisp of dense white flame blossomed from his palm.
In an instant, the temperature of the air rose rapidly. Fortunately, Yun Fan had already subdued the Bone Ice Flame. Hence, the temperature was not as violent as it was previously in the Fire Locust Tree forest.
"Ding! Completed 'Devouring Heavenly Flame' achievement. Obtained a wisp of 'Emperor Fire'!"
The system's notification gave Yun Fan a shock. It was not because of the achievement, but because of the reward …
Emperor Fire?
The Heavenly Flame that was ranked first on the Heavenly Flame List?
Before Yun Fan could regain his senses, an extremely small flame appeared beside the Bone Ice Flame.
That flame was extremely small, as if it could be extinguished at any time. Although it was only the size of a thumb, it was gorgeous and colorful. There were at least twenty different colors churning within it.
This wisp of small flame was completely unlike the Bone Ice Flame beside it, which emitted an intense heat. It was as if there was no heat at all.
However, Yun Fan felt an indescribably terrifying power from this wisp of small flame!
It was as if this power was enough to destroy the heavens and earth. Yun Fan had a feeling that if he detonated this wisp of small flame, the entire Nongyan Peak would be razed to the ground in an instant!
Yun Fan also did not expect that the system would actually reward him with such a terrifying thing.
Looking at the quiet and gorgeous flame that seemed as if it could be extinguished at any time, Yun Fan's forehead was covered in cold sweat. However, his eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation.
This was the first time he had come into contact with such a terrifying power. Hence, he was a little nervous and apprehensive. At the same time, he also looked forward to the day when he would be able to possess such power. At that time, he would be able to stand tall on this continent!
If a wisp of Emperor Fire had such power, then how terrifying would a complete Emperor Fire be?
Yun Fan felt excited just thinking about it. There were too many exciting things in this fantasy world that were waiting for him to explore and experience.
Yun Fan knew that this wisp of Emperor Fire was a flame without a root. It was not a flame seed, so it could not be devoured.
However, with such a trump card, Yun Fan was instantly filled with confidence.
"Let's see who dares to act tough in front of me this time!"
Yun Fan was full of arrogance. The next time that middle-aged deacon dared to bark at him, he would give him a wisp of Emperor Fire. He would not even know how he died!
Hehe … Yun Fan also knew that he was just thinking about it. There was only one wisp of Emperor Fire. Unless it was absolutely necessary, he would definitely not use it.
Carefully keeping the Emperor Fire into the system space, Yun Fan looked at the Bone Ice Flame in his palm and licked his lips.
Next, it was time to evolve the Burning Skill!
Yun Fan looked at the system panel again. Behind the Burning Skill, he saw the 'Evolve' button.
Previously, this button was dark and Yun Fan did not pay much attention to it. However, this button was now in a brightly lit state.
Yun Fan did not hesitate to click on it.
"Ding! Do you want to evolve the Burning Skill?"
"Yes!"
"Ding! Evolution … Success!"
Boom!
Following the system notification, Yun Fan's body shook. The path of the spiritual energy in his body changed instantly. It became hundreds and thousands of times more complicated than before.
At the same time, the speed of the spiritual energy in his body also increased. The speed of absorbing spiritual energy also increased by a hundred times. Moreover, the spiritual energy in his body was also very smooth.
Yun Fan looked at the panel in surprise.
Burning Skill, Mystic High Level Peak, can evolve.
"Mystic High Level Peak … Not bad!"
Yun Fan was quite satisfied. Mystic High Level Peak was considered a quasi-Earth Level Skill. Adding on the strangeness and advantages of the Burning Skill, it was probably comparable to a low-Earth Level Skill.
The evolution of the Burning Art was much smoother than swallowing the Heavenly Flame. This caused Yun Fan's worried heart to finally relax.
His efforts had finally borne fruit at this moment. The melon would fall when it was ripe!
With his quasi-Earth Level cultivation, quasi-Earth Level Skill, and the power of the Mysterious Fire, Yun Fan was of course qualified to participate in this inner court promotion ceremony!
"Today, I'll let you all see how I, Yun Fan, turn from a pheasant into a phoenix!"
A sonorous voice burst out from the corner of Yun Fan's mouth. It was not a loud voice, but it was unusually firm. It constantly reverberated in the air.