A long time later, the fluctuating aura around Xiao Qing gradually stabilized, and he slowly opened his eyes; he had clearly successfully switched to the “Burning Technique.”
Switching from a Yellow Rank Intermediate Cultivation Technique to a Yellow Rank Low-Level one usually leads to a contraction in the total amount of Dou Qi and a drop in cultivation level.
During this switch, the majestic Dou Qi was compressed and refined to the extreme, almost causing Xiao Qing to drop from a one-star Dou Master back to a Nine-Star Dou Zhe.
Fortunately, the Foundation laid by the [Law of Fire] and the Innate Spirit Body was truly too solid, and in the end, he forcefully stabilized his Realm, without dropping.
Xiao Qing carefully felt the brand-new Dou Qi flowing within his body and said to Yao Lao:
“Although it is Yellow Rank Low-Level, the Cultivation Technique runs even more smoothly and swiftly than the previous Yellow Rank Intermediate “Mystic Fire Mantra,” and the quality of the Dou Qi seems to be a bit purer.”
After the successful switch, Xiao Qing did not rush to get up, but continued to familiarize himself with the unique circulation route of the “Burning Technique.”
“Good!
Since you have successfully switched, then next, I will separate a wisp of the Bone Chilling Flame Origin fire seed based on the limit your body can currently withstand, so you can personally test the special property of the “Burning Technique” to evolve by devouring!”
A brilliant light flashed in Yao Lao’s eyes, and he had already begun to pave an unprecedented path of a powerhouse for Xiao Qing.
As he spoke, he turned his palm upward, and with a ‘pfft’ sound, a cluster of eerie white flames leaped out.
Once this fire appeared, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply, and a thin layer of white frost even instantly condensed on the surface of the rocks, with a peculiar chill permeating the air.
Fortunately, Yao Lao precisely controlled the flame, confining it within the small area of his palm.
This was exactly the Bone Chilling Flame, ranked eleventh on the strange fire ranking list!
A strange flame where extreme cold and extreme heat coexist.
“Is this the heaven and earth strange fire?” Xiao Qing curiously examined the cluster of eerie white flames, able to clearly feel the terrifying energy contained within, but the [Law of Fire] within his body sent a clear perception—
‘This flame’s rank is lower than mine’!
Xiao Qing’s thoughts stirred, and he slightly mobilized a trace of the [Law of Fire] aura within his body.
The next moment, an astonishing scene occurred!
That cluster of Bone Chilling Flame, which had been burning stably on Yao Lao’s palm, seemed to have encountered its natural nemesis, like an emperor ruling the world, and it violently shuddered!
The flame’s volume suddenly shrank, instantly curling from the size of a fist into a small, weak flame, sticking tightly to Yao Lao’s palm, even trembling slightly, revealing a feeling of fear!
“Eh?!
Your Physique can actually produce such a powerful Innate suppression over the heaven and earth strange fire!” Yao Lao exclaimed repeatedly, feeling incomparably amazed.
This was simply unheard of!
He hesitated no longer and carefully separated an even finer wisp of Bone Chilling Flame from the main cluster of fire.
The energy intensity of this wisp of flame was only comparable to some powerful Beast Fire, but its essence was still a strange fire, and its rank was far from what Beast Fire could compare to.
“Try first to see if you can successfully refine this wisp of fire seed.” Yao Lao handed this tiny, eerie white flame toward Xiao Qing.
Xiao Qing reached out and took it; his fingertips didn’t even feel the slightest scorching heat or biting cold, and he opened his mouth and swallowed this wisp of Bone Chilling Flame into his abdomen.
Almost the instant it entered his mouth, the power of the [Law of Fire] began to operate on its own, and that wisp of strange fire hadn’t even had time to struggle before it was completely tamed, refined, and merged into the Dou Qi of the “Burning Technique.” The entire process was breathtakingly fast.
“This…?!” For the first time in his life, Yao Lao saw such a shocking and counter-intuitive refining scene; he was silent for a moment, and then asked somewhat incredulously: “How…
does it feel?”
“It seems…
it tastes a bit cool, and then a bit warm?” Xiao Qing blinked, savored it for a moment, and evaluated it with a straight face.
“I am asking about the Cultivation Technique aspect!
I am not asking about how it tastes!” Yao Lao was so angry that his illusory beard stood up, and he couldn’t help but shout.
This brat!
Xiao Qing chuckled, stopped joking, and hurriedly sensed his body, then a huge surprise appeared on his face: “Teacher!
The “Burning Technique” has broken through!
Just this wisp of flame, it actually really evolved!
It is now a Yellow Rank Intermediate Cultivation Technique!”
“Good!
Good!
Good!” Upon hearing this, Yao Lao immediately clapped his hands and laughed, saying the word “good” three times, his face filled with excitement and joy.
“Good!
It seems this Cultivation Technique can indeed evolve!
It is not a lie!”
Although he had long known the theory, witnessing the miracle happen to his own Disciple with his own eyes, this shock and joy were beyond words. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
“Since that is the case…” Yao Lao’s smile faded, and his expression became solemn, “Next is the real test—absorbing a sub-flame of the Bone Chilling Flame!”
“Although your Physique innately suppresses strange fire, the energy contained in this sub-flame far exceeds the previous one and is enough to rival some complete strange fires lower on the ranking list!”
“To ensure that nothing goes wrong, we cannot skip a single step of the necessary procedures.”
As he spoke, Yao Lao’s Soul Power stirred, and he took out two jade bottles from the bone flame ring, as well as a thumb-sized round object.
The bottle stoppers were opened, and immediately a heart-refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out.
Two round and crystalline Medicinal Pills flew out; one was entirely ice-blue, emitting wisps of cold air; the other was warm and moist like jade, with a red light flickering in the center.
“This is the Rank 6 Medicinal Pill, ice pulse pill; the Rank 5 Medicinal Pill, heart protecting pill; and the spirit reception for you to absorb the strange fire!” Yao Lao handed the Medicinal Pills to Xiao Qing and explained in detail.
“The ice pulse pill can protect your whole body’s Meridians when you absorb the strange fire, temporarily greatly enhancing your tolerance to the burning of the strange fire; while the heart protecting pill can guard your heart Meridians to ensure that the power of the strange fire will not burn your heart Meridians and cause fatal danger.”
“And the spirit reception can open up an independent and absolutely safe tiny space within your Qi cyclone, specifically used to accommodate and store the Origin of the strange fire!”
Now that Yao Lao can maintain his Soul state, it largely depends on residing within the Bone Chilling Flame.
Separating a sub-flame will cause not a small consumption of Yao Lao’s Soul Power, but it is still within the acceptable range and will not affect basic Soul stability.
It is also fortunate that Yao Lao is the master of the Bone Chilling Flame, making it relatively controllable to separate; if an ordinary person wanted to separate an ownerless strange fire, they would instantly suffer a terrifying backlash.
Yao Lao carefully held the separated, thumb-sized eerie white sub-flame in his palm; the sub-flame slowly flickered, emitting energy fluctuations dozens of times stronger than the previous wisp of fire seed.
He handed the sub-flame to Xiao Qing and instructed with an extremely serious expression: “This is absolutely not child’s play!
Remember, take the two Medicinal Pills first, and after the medicinal power has completely melted and protected your vital points, then swallow and refine the sub-flame!
You must absolutely not be reckless like just now!”
“Okay, Teacher!
Disciple understands!” Xiao Qing also put away his joking attitude and solemnly nodded in agreement.
Xiao Qing first refined the spirit reception into his Qi cyclone, then took the ice pulse pill and heart protecting pill in turn.
The Medicinal Pills melted upon entering his mouth, instantly turning into two powerful torrents of medicinal power that surged into his limbs and bones.
It could be seen that a thin layer of ice-blue frost crystals condensed on the surface of Xiao Qing’s body at a speed visible to the naked eye, and a powerful chill permeated from within his body, effectively neutralizing the upcoming high temperature of the strange fire.
And at the same time, a soft and firm, warm light emanated from Xiao Qing’s chest, like the strongest shield, firmly guarding his heart within.
The Rank 6 ice pulse pill and Rank 5 heart protecting pill had already taken effect at this moment!