Chapter 73: Changes Among the Group Members

【Pang Bo: Awesome! That ugly face of Han Feng at the end was truly nauseating. Fortunately, Medicine Venerable didn't hold back in the end; revenge has finally been successfully achieved!】

【Cao Cao: Indeed, Han Feng deserved to die!】

【Han Li: Han Feng's behavior is somewhat similar to that of my Master Mo, but although Han Feng was powerful, his methods were far inferior to those of my Master Mo!】

【Pang Bo: That's true! Although Doctor Mo was merely a mortal, he dared to plot against a cultivator. Although he failed in the end, he also left behind a contingency plan; he can certainly be considered a warlord! Han Feng, though a Star Dou Zong powerhouse, looks more like a clown!】

【Yue Buqun: Yes! Han Feng was indeed very foolish. Medicine Venerable once raised him like a son. If he hadn't betrayed Medicine Venerable, by now he should have at least reached the Star Dou Zong realm, and might even have become a Zifeng Zunzhe!】

【Yue Buqun: As for his plotting over the "Flame Devouring Art", that is even more laughable. If the one cultivating the "Flame Devouring Art" were not Xiao Yan's brother, who would have the ability to successively fuse several Strange Flames? If one cannot fuse several Strange Flames, then the power of the "Flame Devouring Art" would probably not even compare to some Earth-grade techniques!】

【Pang Bo: Old Yue speaks reason. Han Feng's train of thought looks simply too abnormal; in the end, he played a good hand into a complete mess!】

Watching the bullet comments within the chat group, Xiao Yan, who was about to completely fuse the Falling Heart Flame, felt quite emotional in his heart.

If Han Feng had not ambushed his teacher back then, the bond between him and his teacher would have been severed; at that time, his path to becoming a powerhouse would surely have been even more rugged.

However, Xiao Yan did not think much of it, but continued to diligently cast the "Flame Devouring Art" to fuse the Falling Heart Flame.

On the original Dou Qi Continent, Strange Flames could at most devour each other; wanting to fuse them was absolutely an impossible thing.

But the "Flame Devouring Art" provided this possibility!

Of course, even with the help of the "Flame Devouring Art" Dou Qi allowing Strange Flames to fuse with each other, the time required was still very long.

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

But now, with the help of the Dao-Comprehension Buff function within the chat group, when fusing Strange Flames, Xiao Yan was faster by an unknown number of times.

With the continuous infusion of Dou Qi within Xiao Yan's body, the Green Lotus Core Flame and the Falling Heart Flame, which were originally incompatible like water and fire, were now stirred together as if they were two lumps of meat paste; even at the very core where the two flames entangled, a small cluster of emerald-green flames resembling jade had gradually appeared!

【Pang Bo: It looks like that kid Xiao Yan is about to succeed!】

【Yue Buqun: Little brother Xiao Yan will probably make a huge breakthrough in strength this time!】

【Cao Cao: Fusing each Strange Flame allows for a huge breakthrough in strength; the "Flame Devouring Art" is truly magical! If there is a chance in the future, I must learn more about it!】

Seeing Cao Cao's words, everyone within the chat group felt a stir in their hearts.

But considering the price of the "Flame Devouring Art" was as high as one hundred thousand points, the thoughts that had just arisen in their minds quickly extinguished.

Not long after, the two Strange Flames within Xiao Yan's body finally fused completely successfully. It was seen that the two originally green-and-white mixed flames within his body's vortex had completely disappeared, replaced by an emerald-green flame resembling jade.

"Finally succeeded!"

Feeling the immense power of the newly born flame within the Dou Qi vortex, a trace of joy inevitably appeared on Xiao Yan's face.

In fact, with his teacher Yao Chen's current strength, plus his experiences in the original story, Xiao Yan finding a few Strange Flames would still be quite simple.

But even though he cultivated the "Flame Devouring Art", wanting to fuse Strange Flames was not an easy thing!

When he fused the first one, the Green Lotus Core Flame, it was relatively simple, but in order to successfully fuse the Falling Heart Flame this time, he had prepared for a very long time.

Not only did he adjust his own state to its peak, but he also accumulated points within the chat group for a long time.

But fortunately, all of this was worth it; he had finally succeeded in fusing the Falling Heart Flame!

And just as Xiao Yan's heart was excited because of fusing the Falling Heart Flame, the newly born emerald-green flame within his body suddenly shook violently.

"This..."

Xiao Yan's complexion inevitably changed; he knew that the aftereffects of fusing Strange Flames had arrived.

And at this time...

【Pang Bo: Xiao Yan, this time Cai Lin is not by your side; I wonder what you plan to do? Do you intend to solve it yourself?】

【Yue Buqun: I recall that fusing Strange Flames indeed has aftereffects; I wonder if brother Xiao Yan prepared in advance?】

【Han Li: Everyone rest assured; this fellow Xiao Yan has long since exchanged quite a few pills to solve this matter from me; dealing with this situation is definitely no problem! @Pang Bo, Brother Pang, it seems you won't get to see the spectacle!】

【Pang Bo: @Han Li, who said I wanted to see the spectacle? You are slandering me! Actually, I am just regretful that the cute Xiao Xiao might not appear anymore!】

Xiao Yan did not pay attention to the teasing of everyone within the chat group, but directly took out the pills he had prepared long ago from his storage ring.

After successively swallowing three suitable pills, that restlessness within his body finally dissipated completely.

After the aftereffects completely dissipated, Xiao Yan felt his own realm and discovered that he had now broken through to Star Dou Wang Seven Stars!

Although this realm improvement was slightly lower than that after he fused the Falling Heart Flame in the original story, the time he used this time was much shorter than in the original story, and with the help of the Dao-Comprehension Buff function, he had now completely mastered the power belonging to Star Dou Wang Seven Stars; his strength was absolutely stronger than or equal to his strength after fusing the Falling Heart Flame in the original story!

Calming down, Xiao Yan quickly walked out of the Sky Furnace Qi Refining Tower, and now the people outside had long since dispersed, leaving only Yao Chen and the Eldest Elder Su Qian.

Feeling Xiao Yan's surging aura, Eldest Elder Su Qian was inevitably slightly stunned.

He had never heard of fusing Strange Flames being able to increase one's cultivation, but considering that Han Feng, who clearly possessed a Strange Flame, still wanted to plot to seize the Falling Heart Flame, he reluctantly accepted this matter that looked extremely incredible.

"Excellent!"

After feeling the change in Xiao Yan's aura, a trace of gratification inevitably appeared on Yao Chen's face.

After all, after obtaining the "Flame Devouring Art" previously, he had never cultivated it; Xiao Yan's successful fusion of two Strange Flames now proved that this path was feasible!

"Disciple was able to successfully fuse the Strange Flames, all thanks to your protection along the way, Teacher!"

Xiao Yan said very gratefully, then slowly extended his hand; a wisp of Glazed Lotus Heart Flame, fused from the Green Lotus Core Flame and the Falling Heart Flame, quickly appeared: "Teacher, look at my Glazed Lotus Heart Flame after fusion; where do you think it ranks on the Strange Flame List?"

"Strange Flames in heaven and earth are extremely rare; even I have not seen many!"

Yao Chen's soul power sensed the power of the Glazed Lotus Heart Flame for a moment, then said with a smile: "However, according to my perception, the power of your Glazed Lotus Heart Flame is estimated to surpass my Bone Spirit Cold Fire by a margin! By the way... now that you have successfully fused the Falling Heart Flame, your "Flame Devouring Art" should have also evolved successfully, right!"

"Mm!"

Xiao Yan nodded quickly and said: "I feel that the "Flame Devouring Art" should have now evolved to the Earth Grade, but since disciple has no experience, I cannot be certain!"

Hearing these words, Yao Chen quickly said: "Then you circulate the "Flame Devouring Art" now; let teacher help you sense it!"

Xiao Yan immediately complied, and Yao Chen's soul power quickly probed Xiao Yan's own changes: "Excellent! Now the speed at which you absorb and circulate Dou Qi within your body is indeed much stronger than before; in teacher's opinion, the "Flame Devouring Art" has indeed reached the Earth Grade level!"

Xiao Yan nodded, then said seriously: "Teacher, now that I have fused two Strange Flames, I wonder if I can help you refine a suitable body?"

"This matter is not urgent!"

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, a trace of gratification inevitably appeared on Yao Chen's face, then he slowly said: "Teacher's soul has now reached the Heavenly Realm Great Perfection; even without a body, it can exist for a long time in the world! Moreover, your strength is still relatively weak now; the matter of refining a body can be discussed later!"

Speaking to this point, Yao Chen waved his hand, and the Sea Heart Flame, which originally belonged to Han Feng, suddenly appeared before Xiao Yan: "Little fellow, do you want to continue fusing this 'Sea Heart Flame'!"

"This..." After seeing the Sea Heart Flame, a trace of joy quickly flashed across Xiao Yan's face: "Disciple thanks Teacher!"

"You little brat, don't rush to thank me yet!"

Yao Chen chuckled: "To fuse with Sea Heart Flame, see if you've got the guts for it!"

"Master!" Xiao Yan looked at Yao Chen in confusion: "You mean…?"

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

"Is it because of me?" Xiao Yan asked quickly.

"Exactly!"

Yao Chen smiled: "Though your power has surged greatly from fusing the Strange Fire, it's not all good for you! Your strength has risen too suddenly—you'll need time to fully master it. Those people are the opponents I've left for you. Once you defeat them all, you can continue fusing the Sea Heart Flame!"

"This…"

After hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel speechless.

In truth, Yao Chen was right.

Without the Enlightenment Boost function in the chat group, mastering his current Dou Wang Star Seven power in such a short time would've been extremely difficult.

But now…

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

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

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

【Lu Qingshan: Even with the miraculous nature of the Burn Decree and the Enlightenment Boost, you can keep raising your power by fusing more Strange Fires. But your cultivation speed has been too fast—just over a year, you've gone from Dou Li three segments to Dou Wang Star Seven. No side effects, sure, but taking time to stabilize will do you good!】

【Pang Bo: Holy crap, the group owner just showed up!】

【Xiao Yan: Thank you, Group Owner, I'll take your advice seriously!】

Xiao Yan had originally planned to confess to Yao Chen that he'd already fully mastered Dou Wang Star Seven power and continue fusing Sea Heart Flame.

But now that Lu Qingshan had warned him, he naturally decided to stabilize properly.

Defeating those people from the Black Corner Region who had come to help Han Feng seize the Strange Fire was a perfect training target.

【Lu Qingshan: I just happened to come online, but seeing Yao Chen get his revenge makes this trip worthwhile!】

【Xiao Yan: Group Owner, Master's successful revenge is thanks entirely to the Chaos Origin Fruit you gave him earlier!】

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

After Lu Qingshan gave Xiao Yan the Chaos Origin Fruit, Xiao Yan had sent him over twenty thousand points in installments.

In Lu Qingshan's eyes, those twenty thousand points—which enabled him to use the 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 as what Xiao Yan paid me: twenty thousand points per Chaos Origin Fruit. If you've got points, take as many as you want!】

In the Covering Heaven World, Pang Bo was utterly speechless.

Most of his points had been spent on the Enlightenment Boost. He didn't even have two thousand points now, let alone twenty thousand!

【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 finished exchanging resources with Lu Qingshan, Yue Buqun and Cao Cao quickly stepped forward.

Among the group members, these two had the least resources, so they could only exchange for suitable items using points from others.

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 gained another twenty thousand points.

【Lu Qingshan: @Han Li, my Can Tian Zao Hua Dew is all used up. How much have you gathered this time?】

Seeing this, Han Li—who had been waiting—smiled.

See?

Even if Xiao Yan broke through to Dou Wang, so what?

As long as the Group Owner still needs his Can Tian Zao Hua Dew, Han Li's position in the group remains unshakable!

【System Prompt: Han Li uploaded a designated red packet: 55 drops of Can Tian Zao Hua Dew!】

【Han Li: Group Owner, I've gathered fifty-five drops of Can Tian Zao Hua Dew this time. I hope they help your cultivation!】

【System Prompt: Lu Qingshan claimed Han Li's designated red packet!】

【Lu Qingshan: Good! @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 drastically. Do you have any suggestions?】

In Blood Red No. 3's rest room, Lu Qingshan stared at Han Li's message, speechless.

In the original story, Han Li took over two hundred years to reach the Nascent Soul realm.

But now?

After exchanging for enough resources via Can Tian Zao Hua Dew from Lu Qingshan, Han Li had reached Nascent Soul Mid-stage in less than three years since joining Huangfeng Valley.

If other mortals in the Mortal World knew that someone who cultivated this fast still thought he was too slow, they'd all be ashamed enough to kill themselves.

But since Han Li had asked, Lu Qingshan—who relied on Can Tian Zao Hua Dew to comprehend the Law of Time—couldn't ignore him.

【Lu Qingshan: Han Li, I've been having my people research a better nutrient solution tailored for your level, but due to world differences, they can't perfect it yet.】

【Lu Qingshan: How about this—search your world for pills suitable for Nascent Soul cultivation. Once you bring a sample, my people can study it and create a better cultivation elixir for you much faster.】

【System Prompt: Lu Qingshan uploaded a designated red packet: 100 Nascent Soul Cultivation Elixirs, assorted Spirit Herbs!】

In the world of A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality, within Huang Fenggu.

Upon seeing Lu Qingshan's words, Han Li's heart stirred as well.

To tell the truth, aside from that one time he concealed his identity and made a move to obtain a cultivation technique, he had spent all his other time in seclusion, relying on the resources exchanged from the group owner and the Enlightenment Blessing function within the chat group.

And precisely because of this, he had been able to cultivate to mid Nascent Soul in just three short years.

But now it seemed that if he wanted to continue raising his cultivation speed, he would probably have to make a move as well.

Given Han Li's original temperament, even if his cultivation speed were a bit slower, he still would not have been willing to make a move lightly.

But he had also seen what Lu Qingshan had said to Xiao Yan in the group earlier, and in fact, this applied to him as well!

After all, although his cultivation up to now had been very smooth all the way thanks to the group owner's help, he truly did not have much combat experience!

"It's also time for me to go out and have a look around!"

Han Li thought to himself: "If there's a chance, I should go and have a few bouts with other cultivators! But fighting a Nascent Soul cultivator is still too dangerous; at the very beginning it would be better to find some Jin Dan cultivators to practice on!"

Thinking of this, Han Li quickly responded to Lu Qingshan in the chat group.

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

【Han Li: Many thanks for the group owner's guidance. Next, I will find a way to obtain one or two types of pills that increase Nascent Soul stage cultivation and send them to you!】

Just at this moment…

【System Notice: Activity within the chat group has been detected to have risen; two new members will be randomly added to the chat group!】

(End of chapter)