Chapter 73: The Changes Within the Group

Pang Bo: So satisfying! Han Feng’s final miserable face was utterly disgusting—thankfully, the Medicine Sovereign didn’t hold back in the end; now revenge is finally accomplished!

【Cao Cao: Han Feng truly deserved to die!】

【Han Li: Han Feng’s actions resemble those of my Master Mo, but although Han Feng is powerful, his methods are far inferior to my Master Mo’s!】

【Pang Bo: True! Master Mo was merely a mortal, yet he dared to scheme against cultivators; though he ultimately failed, he still left behind contingency plans—he qualifies as a true warlord! Han Feng, despite being a Battle Emperor, looks more like a clown!】

Yue Buqun: Indeed! Han Feng was incredibly foolish. The Medicine Sovereign raised him as his own son. Had he not betrayed the Medicine Sovereign, he would surely have reached the Battle Sect realm by now, perhaps even become a Battle Sovereign!

【Yue Buqun: As for his scheming for the Burning Scripture, that’s even funnier. If Xiao Yan hadn’t been the one to cultivate the Burning Scripture, who else could have fused multiple Infernal Flames? Without fusing multiple Infernal Flames, the Burning Scripture’s power would likely be weaker than some Earth-grade techniques!】

【Pang Bo: Old Yue’s words ring true. Han Feng’s thinking was utterly irrational—he squandered a perfect hand!】

Watching the chat group’s messages, Xiao Yan, on the verge of fully fusing the Falling Heart Flame, felt deep emotion.

Had Han Feng not betrayed his master, their bond would have remained intact, and his path to strength would have been far smoother.

Yet Xiao Yan did not dwell on it; he continued focusing his efforts on fusing the Falling Heart Flame with the Burning Scripture.

On the original Battle Qi Continent, Infernal Flames could only devour one another—fusion was utterly impossible.

But the Burning Scripture made such fusion possible!

Even with the Burning Scripture’s Battle Qi aiding fusion, the process still took an extremely long time.

For instance, in the original story, Xiao Yan spent nearly two years fusing the Falling Heart Flame!

Now, with the chat group’s Enlightenment Boost function aiding him, his fusion speed was multiplied manyfold.

As Xiao Yan’s Battle Qi continuously poured into his body, the previously incompatible Green Lotus Heart Flame and Falling Heart Flame now churned together like two lumps of mud; at their very core, a tiny cluster of emerald-green flame was gradually forming!

【Pang Bo: Looks like Xiao Yan’s going to succeed!】

【Yue Buqun: Xiao Yan’s about to make another huge leap in power!】

【Cao Cao: Each time you fuse an Infernal Flame, your power surges—this Burning Scripture is truly miraculous! If I ever get the chance, I must learn more about it!】

Upon reading Cao Cao’s message, everyone in the chat group felt a stir.

But remembering the Burning Scripture’s price of 100,000 points, their fleeting desires quickly faded.

Soon after, Xiao Yan’s two Infernal Flames fully fused—within his energy vortex, the previously mixed green-and-white flames vanished entirely, replaced by a single emerald-green flame.

“Finally succeeded!”

Feeling the immense power of the newly born flame within his Battle Qi vortex, Xiao Yan couldn’t help but smile.

In truth, with his master Yao Chen’s current strength and his own original-world experiences, acquiring several Infernal Flames wasn’t difficult for Xiao Yan.

Yet even with the Burning Scripture, fusing them remained no easy task!

Fusing his first flame, the Green Lotus Heart Flame, had been relatively simple—but to successfully fuse the Falling Heart Flame this time, he had prepared for a long while.

He had brought his physical and spiritual state to peak condition and saved up chat group points for a long time.

But it was all worth it—he had finally fused the Falling Heart Flame!

Just as Xiao Yan thrilled over fusing the Falling Heart Flame, the newly born emerald flame within him suddenly trembled violently.

“This…”

Xiao Yan’s expression changed—he knew the side effects of fusion had arrived.

And at that moment…

【Pang Bo: Xiao Yan, this time Cai Lin isn’t by your side—how do you plan to handle this? Are you going to solve it yourself?】

【Yue Buqun: I recall fusion always brings side effects—did Xiao Yan prepare anything in advance?】

【Han Li: Don’t worry, Xiao Yan already traded with me for plenty of pills to handle this—he’ll have no trouble! @Pang Bo, Brother Pang, you’re not getting to watch the show this time!】

【Pang Bo: @Han Li, who said I wanted to watch? That’s slander! I’m just sad that the adorable Xiao Xiao might not appear again!】

Xiao Yan ignored the group’s teasing and immediately pulled out the pills he had prepared long ago.

After swallowing three suitable pills in succession, the turmoil within him vanished completely.

Once the side effects fully dissipated, Xiao Yan sensed his cultivation base—he had broken through to Battle King Seventh Star!

Though this advancement was slightly lower than his original-world breakthrough after fusing the Falling Heart Flame, he achieved it far faster—and with the Enlightenment Boost function, he now fully mastered the power of Battle King Seventh Star, making him stronger than his original-world self after fusion!

Calm and composed, Xiao Yan soon exited the Tianfen Qi Refining Tower. Outside, everyone had already left—only Yao Chen and the Grand Elder Su Qian remained.

Sensing Xiao Yan’s surge in power, Grand Elder Su Qian blinked in surprise.

He had never heard of fusion increasing one’s cultivation base, but given Han Feng’s earlier attempt to steal the Falling Heart Flame despite possessing an Infernal Flame, he reluctantly accepted this seemingly impossible event.

“Excellent!”

Sensing Xiao Yan’s changed aura, Yao Chen’s face broke into a faint smile.

After all, he had never cultivated the Burning Scripture himself—yet Xiao Yan’s success in fusing two Infernal Flames proved this path was viable!

“I succeeded in fusing the Infernal Flames thanks entirely to Master’s protection!”

Xiao Yan said gratefully, then slowly extended his hand—a strand of fused Green Lotus Heart Flame and Falling Heart Flame, the Glass Lotus Flame, appeared: “Master, how high would you rank this Glass Lotus Flame on the Infernal Flame List?”

“Infernal Flames are exceedingly rare—even I’ve seen few!”

Yao Chen’s soul force probed the Glass Lotus Flame’s power, then smiled: “But judging by my perception, your Glass Lotus Flame’s power surpasses even my Bone Spirit Cold Flame! By the way… now that you’ve successfully fused the Falling Heart Flame, your Burning Scripture should have evolved, correct?”

“Yes!”

Xiao Yan nodded quickly: “I feel the Burning Scripture has evolved to Earth-grade, but I lack experience—I can’t be certain.”

Hearing this, Yao Chen said: “Then activate the Burning Scripture—I’ll sense its state for you.”

Xiao Yan immediately complied, and Yao Chen’s soul force swiftly detected Xiao Yan’s transformation: “Excellent! Your Battle Qi’s absorption and circulation speed has greatly increased. In my view, the Burning Scripture has indeed entered the Earth-grade tier!”

Xiao Yan nodded, then said seriously: “Master, I’ve now fused two Infernal Flames—can I help you forge a suitable body now?”

“Not urgent!”

Yao Chen’s face softened with satisfaction as he replied slowly: “My soul has reached the peak of Heavenly Realm—I can endure without a body. And your current strength is still weak; forging a body can wait.”

Saying this, Yao Chen waved his hand—the Sea Heart Flame, once belonging to Han Feng, appeared before Xiao Yan: “Kid, want to fuse this ‘Sea Heart Flame’ too?”

“This…” Xiao Yan’s face lit up with delight: “Thank you, Master!”

“Don’t thank me just yet!”

Yao Chen chuckled: “Fusing the Sea Heart Flame depends on whether you’ve got the ability!”

“Master?” Xiao Yan frowned, puzzled: “You mean…”

“Do you know why I let those Black Corner Region people go?” Yao Chen asked with a smile.

“Because of me?” Xiao Yan asked quickly.

“Exactly!”

Yao Chen smiled: “Though your power surged after fusing Infernal Flames, it’s not all good—mastering such sudden strength takes time. Those people are the opponents I left for you. Defeat them all, and then you may continue fusing the Sea Heart Flame.”

“This…”

Hearing Yao Chen’s words, Xiao Yan felt speechless.

Yao Chen was right.

Without the chat group’s Enlightenment Boost, mastering his current Battle King Seventh Star power in such a short time would have been extremely difficult.

But now…

【Pang Bo: Xiao Yan, how does it feel to have the Sea Heart Flame right in front of you but can’t fuse it?】

【Xiao Yan: Brother Pang, stop rubbing it in!】

【Lu Qingshan: @Xiao Yan, Yao Chen’s method is actually good for you!】

【Lu Qingshan: Though the Burning Scripture’s miracle and the Enlightenment Boost let you boost power by fusing more Infernal Flames, your cultivation speed has been too fast—within just over a year, you’ve risen from Three-Stage Battle Qi to Battle King Seventh Star. No side effects, sure, but taking time to stabilize is beneficial!】

【Pang Bo: Whoa, the group owner just spoke up!】

【Xiao Yan: Thank you, Group Owner—I’ll seriously consider it!】

Xiao Yan had originally planned to confess to Yao Chen that he’d fully mastered Battle King Seventh Star and continue fusing the Sea Heart Flame.

But now that Lu Qingshan had warned him, he’d definitely take time to stabilize.

Defeating the Black Corner Region people who had come to seize Infernal Flames for Han Feng was a perfect training goal.

【Lu Qingshan: I just came online, but seeing Yao Chen’s revenge fulfilled makes this trip worthwhile!】

【Xiao Yan: Group Owner, Master’s revenge succeeded thanks to the Chaos Origin Fruit you gave me!】

【Lu Qingshan: Xiao Yan, no need to be so polite—that Chaos Origin Fruit, you already paid enough for!】

After all, after Lu Qingshan gave Xiao Yan the Chaos Origin Fruit, Xiao Yan had sent him 20,000 points in installments.

In Lu Qingshan’s eyes, those 20,000 points enabling his Enlightenment Boost were far more valuable than the Chaos Origin Fruit.

【Pang Bo: @Lu Qingshan, Group Owner, I want a Chaos Origin Fruit too!】

【Lu Qingshan: No problem—same price as Xiao Yan paid me: 20,000 points per Chaos Origin Fruit. If you have points, take as many as you want!】

Pang Bo in the Concealing Heaven world was undoubtedly speechless.

Most of his points had been spent on Enlightenment Boost—he couldn’t even spare 2,000 points, let alone 20,000!

【Pang Bo: This… then I’ll take the Body Strengthening Elixir instead!】

Lu Qingshan had previously posted many resources in the group; for Pang Bo, the Body Strengthening Elixir offered the best value.

【Lu Qingshan: No problem!】

【System Prompt: Lu Qingshan uploaded a designated red packet: 1000 Body Strengthening Elixirs!】

【Pang Bo: Thank you, Group Owner!】

【System Prompt: Pang Bo claimed Lu Qingshan’s designated red packet!】

【System Prompt: Pang Bo transferred 1000 points to Lu Qingshan!】

After Pang Bo exchanged resources with Lu Qingshan, Yue Buqun and Cao Cao quickly followed suit.

Among the chat group members, they had the least resources and could only exchange points with others for suitable items.

For them, trading with Lu Qingshan—who held vast resources—was clearly the best option.

Thus, after Lu Qingshan completed transactions with Cao Cao and Yue Buqun, he once again gained over twenty thousand points.

【Lu Qingshan: @Han Li, my Shentian Zaohua Dew has run out again—how much have you accumulated this time?】

Seeing this, Han Li, who had been waiting, couldn’t help but smile.

Look!

So what if Xiao Yan broke through to Dou Wang?

As long as the group owner still needs his Shentian Zaohua Dew, Han Li’s position in the group remains unshakable!

【System Notice: Han Li uploaded a designated red packet—fifty-five drops of Shentian Zaohua Dew!】

【Han Li: Group owner, I’ve accumulated fifty-five drops of Shentian Zaohua Dew this time—I hope they help your cultivation!】

【System Notice: Lu Qingshan claimed Han Li’s designated red packet!】

【Lu Qingshan: Excellent! @Han Li, what do you need this time? Just tell me!】

【Han Li: Group owner, since I broke through to the Nascent Soul realm, my cultivation speed has slowed dramatically—do you have any suggestions?】

In Blood Red No. 3’s resting room, seeing Han Li’s message, Lu Qingshan couldn’t help but feel speechless.

After all, in the original novel, Han Li cultivated for over two hundred years before successfully reaching the Nascent Soul realm!

But now?

After exchanging sufficient resources for Shentian Zaohua Dew from Lu Qingshan, Han Li has already reached Nascent Soul Mid-stage in less than three years since joining Huangfeng Valley.

If other cultivators from the mortal world knew that Han Li—whose cultivation speed was so terrifying—still felt he was progressing too slowly, they’d likely be so ashamed they’d kill themselves!

Yet since Han Li had raised the request, Lu Qingshan, who relied on Shentian Zaohua Dew to comprehend the Law of Time, could not ignore it.

【Lu Qingshan: Han Li, I’ve been having my people research a nutrient solution better suited to your cultivation advancement, but due to world differences, they’ve struggled to perfect it.】

【Lu Qingshan: Here’s an idea—search your world for elixirs suitable for Nascent Soul cultivation. Once you have samples, my people will find it far easier to develop a better cultivation potion for you.】

【System Notice: Lu Qingshan uploaded a designated red packet—100 doses of Nascent Soul Cultivation Potion, plus several spirit herbs!】

In the World of A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, Huangfeng Valley.

Seeing Lu Qingshan’s message, Han Li’s heart stirred.

To be honest, aside from when he secretly intervened to obtain cultivation techniques, he had spent all other time quietly cultivating using resources obtained from the group owner and the group’s Enlightenment Boost feature.

That’s precisely why he reached Nascent Soul Mid-stage in just three years.

But now it seemed he’d have to take action if he wanted to further accelerate his cultivation.

In his original nature, even if his cultivation speed slowed further, Han Li would never act rashly.

Yet he had seen Lu Qingshan’s words to Xiao Yan in the group—and they applied to him just as well!

After all, though his path had been smooth thanks to the group owner’s aid, his actual battle experience remained minimal.

“It’s time I stepped out.”

Han Li thought to himself: “If the chance arises, I should spar with other cultivators. But fighting Nascent Soul cultivators is too dangerous—I should start by testing myself against Golden Core cultivators.”

With this in mind, Han Li quickly replied to Lu Qingshan in the group.

【System Notice: Han Li claimed Lu Qingshan’s red packet!】

【Han Li: Thank you for your guidance, group owner—I’ll find one or two elixirs to boost Nascent Soul cultivation and send them to you.】

At that moment…

【System Notice: Detected increased group activity—two new members will be randomly added to the group!】

(End of Chapter)