A long time later, the fluctuating aura around Xiao Qing gradually stabilized.
He slowly opened his eyes, having clearly successfully switched to the Burning Technique.
Switching from a Yellow Rank Intermediate Cultivation Technique to a Yellow Rank Low Level one usually causes the total amount of Dou Qi to shrink and one’s cultivation to drop.
During this switch, the majestic Dou Qi was extremely compressed and refined, almost causing Xiao Qing to drop from a 1-star Dou Master back to a 9-star Dou Practitioner.
Fortunately, the Foundation laid by the Law of Fire and the Innate Spirit Body was simply too solid.
In the end, he forcefully stabilized his Realm and did not drop.
Xiao Qing carefully felt the brand-new Dou Qi flowing through his body and said to Yao Lao, “Although it’s Yellow Rank Low Level, when the Cultivation Technique circulates, it’s even smoother and several times faster than the previous Yellow Rank Intermediate ‘Mystic Fire Mantra’, and the quality of the Dou Qi also seems to be slightly more refined.” After the successful switch, Xiao Qing did not rush to stand up but continued to familiarize himself with the unique circulation route of the Burning Technique.
“Good!
Since you’ve successfully switched, next, I will separate a wisp of the Bone Chilling Flame’s Origin fire seed at the limit of what your current body can withstand, and let you personally try the special devouring and evolving nature of this Burning Technique!” A sharp light flashed in Yao Lao’s eyes; he had already begun to pave an unprecedented path for Xiao Qing to become a powerhouse.
As he spoke, he turned his palm upward.
With a pfft, a cluster of forest-white flames leaped out.
As soon as this fire appeared, the surrounding temperature plummeted.
A thin layer of white frost even instantly condensed on the surface of the rocks, and a peculiar chill filled the air.
Fortunately, Yao Lao precisely controlled the flame, confining it within the space of his palm.
This was exactly the flame ranked eleventh on the strange fire ranking list—the Bone Chilling Flame!
A singular flame where extreme cold and extreme heat coexisted.
“So this is a Strange Fire?” Xiao Qing curiously observed the cluster of forest-white flame, clearly feeling the terrifying energy contained within.
However, his internal Law of Fire sent a clear perception— ‘This fire’s status is lower than mine!’ With a thought, Xiao Qing slightly mobilized a sliver of the Law of Fire’s aura within him.
In the next moment, an amazing scene occurred!
The cluster of Bone Chilling Flame that had been burning steadily in Yao Lao’s palm suddenly trembled violently, as if it had encountered its natural nemesis, a sovereign emperor!
The volume of the flame suddenly shrank, curling from its original fist-sized cluster into a tiny, weak flame that clung tightly to Yao Lao’s palm, even trembling slightly and revealing an emotion of fear!
“Eh?!
It’s really as you said!
Your Physique can actually produce such a powerful Innate suppression over a Strange Fire!” Yao Lao marveled repeatedly, finding it incredibly extraordinary.
This was simply unheard of!
He no longer hesitated and carefully separated an even smaller wisp of the Bone Chilling Flame from the main fire.
The energy intensity of this wisp was only comparable to some powerful Beast Fires, but its essence was still that of a Strange Fire, and its status was far beyond what a Beast Fire could compare to.
“Try first to see if you can smoothly refine this wisp of fire seed.” Yao Lao handed the tiny forest-white flame to Xiao Qing.
Xiao Qing reached out and took it.
His fingertips didn’t even feel the slightest heat or cold.
He opened his mouth and swallowed the wisp of Bone Chilling Flame directly into his stomach.
Almost the instant it entered his mouth, the power of the Law of Fire began to circulate on its own.
Before that tiny Strange Fire could even struggle, it was completely tamed, refined, and merged into the Burning Technique’s Dou Qi.
The entire process was so fast it was breathtaking.
“This…?!” Yao Lao was seeing such a shocking and counter-intuitive refining scene for the first time in his life.
He was silent for a moment before asking in disbelief, “How…
how does it feel?” “It seems…
the taste is a bit cool, and then a bit warm?” Xiao Qing blinked and savored it for a moment, giving a serious evaluation.
“I’m asking about the Cultivation Technique!
Not about the taste!” Yao Lao was so angry that his illusory beard curled up, and he couldn’t help but shout.
This brat!
Xiao Qing chuckled and stopped joking, quickly sensing his internal state.
A look of massive surprise then appeared on his face: “Teacher!
The Burning Technique has broken through!
Just with that one wisp of flame, it actually evolved!
It’s now a Yellow Rank Intermediate Cultivation Technique!” “Good!
Good!
Good!” Hearing this, Yao Lao clapped his hands and laughed, saying “good” three times, his face filled with excitement and joy.
“Good!
It seems this Cultivation Technique can indeed evolve!
It wasn’t just empty words!” Although he had known the theory for a long time, seeing the miracle happen to his own Disciple with his own eyes brought a shock and joy that were beyond words.
“In that case…” Yao Lao’s smile faded, and his expression became solemn.
“Next is the true test—absorbing a sub-flame of the Bone Chilling Flame!” “Although your Physique naturally suppresses Strange Fires, the energy contained in this sub-flame far exceeds what you just had.
It is enough to rival some complete Strange Fires that are lower on the ranking list!” “To ensure that nothing goes wrong, we cannot skip a single step of the required process.” As he spoke, Yao Lao’s Soul Power moved, and he took out two jade bottles and a thumb-sized round object from the bone flame ring.
When the stoppers were opened, a refreshing medicinal fragrance immediately wafted out.
Two round, translucent Medicinal Pills flew out.
One was icy blue all over, emitting wisps of cold air; the other was as warm as jade, with a dot of red light flashing in its center.
“This is a Tier 6 Medicinal Pill, the ice pulse pill, a Tier 5 Medicinal Pill, the heart protecting pill, and the na ling for you to absorb the Strange Fire!” Yao Lao handed the pills to Xiao Qing and explained in detail.
“The ice pulse pill can protect the Meridians throughout your body while you absorb the Strange Fire, temporarily and greatly enhancing your tolerance to its burning.
The heart protecting pill can guard your heart pulse, ensuring that the power of the Strange Fire won’t burn your heart pulse and cause fatal danger.” “And the na ling can open an independent and absolutely safe tiny space within your Qi cyclone, specifically for housing and storing the Origin of the Strange Fire!” Nowadays, Yao Lao’s ability to maintain his Soul state largely depended on residing within the Bone Chilling Flame.
Separating a sub-flame would cause no small amount of consumption to Yao Lao’s Soul Power, but it was still within a bearable range and would not affect his basic Soul stability.
It was also fortunate that Yao Lao was the master of the Bone Chilling Flame, making the separation relatively controllable.
If an ordinary person tried to separate an unowned Strange Fire, they would be instantly hit by a terrifying backlash.
Yao Lao carefully held the separated forest-white sub-flame, which was about the size of a thumb, in his palm.
The sub-flame pulsed slowly, emitting energy fluctuations dozens of times stronger than the previous fire seed.
He held the sub-flame out to Xiao Qing and instructed with an extremely serious expression: “This is no joke!
Remember, take the two Medicinal Pills first.
Once the medicinal power has completely dissolved and protected your vital points, then swallow and refine the sub-flame!
You must not be reckless like you were just now!” “Okay, Teacher!
I understand!” Xiao Qing also put away his joking attitude and nodded solemnly in agreement.
Xiao Qing first refined the na ling into his Qi cyclone, then took the ice pulse pill and the heart protecting pill in turn.
The Medicinal Pills melted as soon as they entered his mouth, instantly turning into two powerful torrents of medicinal power that surged into every part of his body.
A thin layer of icy-blue frost crystals could be seen condensing on the surface of Xiao Qing’s body at a speed visible to the naked eye.
A powerful chill radiated from within him, effectively neutralizing the high temperature of the impending Strange Fire.
At the same time, a soft and steady warm light radiated from Xiao Qing’s chest, like the sturdiest shield, firmly guarding his heart within.
The Tier 6 ice pulse pill and the Tier 5 heart protecting pill had taken effect at this moment!