After settling back into the valley, Lu Fan felt a deep sense of relief. Unlike in Lianhua City, where he had to be cautious with every step, here he was free to cultivate without prying eyes. Most importantly, he could once again store electricity without fear
In the city, he had to be extremely careful. Using his electricity openly could have drawn unwanted attention from powerful cultivators. But now, back in his secluded valley, he could unleash his full potential. He set up his electrical grid and activated his cultivation array. The familiar crackling sound of stored lightning filled the air, and arcs of electricity danced around him as he absorbed and stored the energy.
A satisfied smile spread across his face. Finally, I can cultivate freely again. There was something exhilarating about having full control over his power without restriction. With his reserves replenishing, he could focus on refining True Sunfire without worrying .With the trophies and resources he had taken from the Mo Family, he now had more than enough pills and spirit stones to sustain his cultivation for an extended period.
Without wasting time, Lu Fan resumed his True Sunfire refinement. He continued producing the flame, pushing its limits each day. As he cultivated, he began a new experiment—staring at the sun and meditating on its essence, trying to imprint its nature into his dantian. His goal was to refine the True Sunfire further, shaping it into a miniature sun within his body.
At the moment, the mini sun in his dantian was merely a floating fireball—powerful but not yet fully formed. He knew that if he could accumulate a large enough quantity of True Sunfire, a qualitative transformation might occur. Until then, all he could do was persist, cultivating tirelessly and refining his fire, hoping to one day harness the true power of the sun itself.
With his cultivation stabilized, Lu Fan turned his full attention to refining True Sunfire. Every day, he absorbed and compressed the flame inside his dantian, shaping it into a small, glowing sphere. At first, it was unstable—just a chaotic ball of fire swirling aimlessly. But with constant refinement, it began to take form.
He continued to stare at the sun for inspiration, studying its brilliance and intensity. If I can replicate even a fraction of the sun's power within me, my strength will soar.
True Sunfire was no ordinary flame. It was a fusion of extreme heat and spiritual energy, making it vastly superior to common fire-attribute techniques. But Lu Fan wasn't satisfied with simply refining it—he wanted to push it beyond its limits, forcing a qualitative change through sheer quantity.
For weeks, he cultivated tirelessly, absorbing, compressing, and refining. The mini sun in his dantian grew denser and more stable. It no longer flickered wildly but burned with controlled intensity. He could feel its terrifying power—ready to erupt at a moment's notice.
"This is it," he muttered, clenching his fist. Once this miniature sun reaches perfection, my combat ability will rise to an entirely new level.
As the miniature sun in his dantian stabilized, Lu Fan began experimenting with its applications. He circulated the True Sunfire through his meridians, testing its effects on his body. Unlike ordinary fire-attribute techniques, the True Sunfire was more refined and destructive, yet surprisingly adaptable to his control.
He extended his hand, summoning a wisp of golden flame. The moment it appeared, the surrounding temperature soared. Even without actively directing it, the flame burned hotter than anything he had ever wielded before.
Lu Fan clenched his fingers, shaping the flame into a small, rotating sphere. He compressed it further, forcing the energy to condense into a single point. The result was astonishing—the flame became more concentrated, its glow intensifying until it was almost blinding.
"Not bad," he murmured, satisfied. If I can weaponize this level of heat, my fire attacks will be far deadlier than before.
Encouraged by his progress, he continued experimenting, trying to integrate the True Sunfire into his forging techniques. He took out a piece of spiritual iron and channeled the golden flames into it. The metal instantly softened, melting with incredible ease.
Lu Fan's eyes gleamed. This is it! If I can fully master this level of control, my weapon forging will reach an entirely new standard!
Lu Fan focused on his newfound ability, determined to refine his forging skills further. He retrieved a piece of spirit iron and placed it in the furnace, but this time, he did not use external firewood or standard flames. Instead, he directed a stream of True Sunfire directly into the forge.
The reaction was immediate. The spirit iron glowed red-hot within seconds, then turned a brilliant orange, far faster than with ordinary flames. The metal didn't just soften—it became almost fluid, as if submitting entirely to the power of True Sunfire.
Lu Fan's hands moved steadily, shaping the molten metal with his hammer. Each strike carried a rhythmic precision, compressing the essence of the fire deeper into the weapon's structure. Unlike before, when he relied on external fire, the True Sunfire seemed to fuse seamlessly with the weapon's core, enhancing its quality.
After hours of focused forging, he quenched the weapon in a prepared spiritual solution. As he lifted it, a faint golden hue shimmered along the blade's edge. He could feel the difference immediately—this was no ordinary spirit weapon.
"A mid-grade foundation weapon…" Lu Fan whispered, feeling its weight. This was a step beyond his previous capabilities.
He grinned. If I continue refining my techniques like this, I can create top-tier weapons in the future.
After successfully refining weapons with True Sunfire, Lu Fan turned his focus back to his cultivation. Sitting cross-legged in his secluded valley, he steadied his breath and guided the flames inside his dantian. The small fireball of True Sunfire within him flickered steadily, but he knew this wasn't enough—he needed to make it grow.
He recalled the principles of nuclear fusion he had studied. The key to sustaining a sun-like fire was to increase its density and temperature until it reached a self-sustaining reaction. Though he couldn't replicate the true conditions of a star, he could imitate the process in his own way.
Lu Fan channeled more True Sunfire into the fireball, compressing it with his Qi. The fire pulsed, expanding slightly before stabilizing again. He continued this process for hours, forcing more and more True Sunfire into the core. The once small flame gradually grew larger, its light becoming more intense.
Suddenly, his body trembled. A surge of heat spread through his meridians as the fireball in his dantian reached a critical point. For a brief moment, it felt as if he had swallowed a miniature sun. His entire body radiated heat, but instead of pain, he felt an overwhelming sense of power.
Lu Fan gritted his teeth and maintained control, slowly stabilizing the growing sun inside his dantian. Beads of sweat rolled down his face as the process finally settled.
Opening his eyes, he clenched his fist, feeling the increased strength within him.
"The mini sun… it's finally forming properly." A smile crept onto his face. "With this, my True Sunfire will reach a whole new level."