Chapter 1099: The Flame Yang Bone Returns to Its Original Master, the Extreme Yang Body

Numerous flames merged into the Qinglong Yimu Fire, all transforming into his own flames; this step was something Qinglong Daoren had long guessed, he tried it and didn't expect it to actually work.

After mastering the Qinglong Yimu Fire divine ability, Qinglong Daoren seldom used it, naturally also rarely enhancing its power; now the timing is just right, everything has arrived, so he naturally cannot let it pass.

What a great opportunity, how could he miss it?

The energy contained in the Extreme Yang Body and the Flame Yang Bone did not disappear just because Huang Yang died; the energy stored in the Flame Yang Bone is terrifying, all residing on a single bone, and the energy absorbed so far is merely a drop in the ocean.

Qinglong Daoren dared not overabsorb it, after all it was his disciple's Flame Yang Bone; understanding its structure is enough, he can try later.

On the contrary, for the Extreme Yang Body, Qinglong Daoren had fewer reservations; he should absorb it, and if he didn't, the Extreme Yang Body would likely collapse; rather than waste it, he might as well devour it himself.

The energy within the Extreme Yang Body is more widely distributed; plus Huang Yang had expended greatly, leaving little residual energy, and it is also more complex. After Qinglong Daoren understood the Flame Yang Bone, he began studying the Extreme Yang Body, which is one of those special physiques; he rarely encounters such special physiques, and since one has come to him, he naturally should cherish it.

One day later.

Qinglong Daoren loosened his grip, the surrounding scorching aura dissipated, Huang Yang's corpse fell to the ground, the light on his body faded and returned to its original appearance; the Flame Yang Bone on his chest continued to flicker, constantly calling Huang Yan to approach.

Huang Yan stepped forward and asked, "Master, how is it?"

Qinglong Daoren smiled and said, "There is naturally a gain; your Flame Yang Bone is not bad, its potential is great; if you can fully comprehend it, your future path will be worry‑free. It's a pity that this bone has left your body; to re‑merge it will take some effort, and you may also suffer some pain."

Huang Yan eagerly asked, "Master, do you mean I should re‑merge the Flame Yang Bone?"

Qinglong Daoren nodded and said, "Not bad; your Great Refining Life and Death Method can help you speed up the fusion of the Flame Yang Bone and also help you quickly master it; then your strength will greatly increase, surpassing before—that's quite simple."

"If you can fully master the Flame Yang Bone, reaching the Dao Realm will be no problem."

"If this Flame Yang Bone weren't yours, brat, even I would be tempted."

Saying that, Qinglong Daoren had Huang Yan make a move while he himself went to dig out the Flame Yang Bone and seize what belonged to him.

Huang Yan clasped his hands and said, "Master, if you have taken a liking to the Flame Yang Bone, feel free to take it; I don't really need this thing."

"He's fine as he is now; the Flame Yang Bone isn't indispensable."

"Qinglong Daoren has helped him so much; he too ought to show filial respect to his master."

"The Flame Yang Bone is the only thing he can bring out, and it belongs to him; given voluntarily, he naturally won't take it back."

Qinglong Daoren nodded in satisfaction; this disciple is sensible, not a wasted acquisition.

"Alright, it's yours; take it. This bone is indeed good, but for your master it's merely an embellishment, with no real benefit—I don't need the Flame Yang Bone."

"You brat, hurry up and dig it out, lest it be an eyesore."

"Yes, Master." Huang Yan no longer objected; since the master said so, he wouldn't say anything else.

Obediently he went to dig out his Flame Yang Bone, then held it again, and Huang Yan revealed a smile.

Face flushed with intoxication, reluctant to fuse the Flame Yang Bone, Qinglong Daoren urged, "Hurry up and fuse it; leaving it outside will consume the Flame Yang Bone's energy, you brat hurry—good thing I'm here to act as your Dharma Protector."

"Yes, Master." Huang Yan dared not hesitate and immediately fused the Flame Yang Bone.

The Flame Yang Bone entered his body, and Huang Yan let out a cry of shock—it was too painful.

Scorching qi spread throughout his body, searing and burning his flesh; the five viscera and six bowels, the eight extraordinary meridians all turned crimson, Huang Yan soon broke out in heavy sweat; he immediately activated the Great Refining Life and Death Method, using the technique to fuse the Flame Yang Bone, unlike before.

Since it was originally his and came down with him to this place, the Flame Yang Bone caused no rejection; it went smoothly.

Only the energy emitted by the Flame Yang Bone made it hard for him to bear; the Great Refining Life and Death Method is different—it refines the Flame Yang Bone rather than merely fusing it.

Equivalent to refining the previous Flame Yang Blade, the Flame Yang Bone's power is even more terrifying.

The Flame Yang Bone's energy is excessively huge and terrifying; Huang Yan soon showed other reactions, gritting his teeth to endure it.

Elder Xinran worriedly said, "Dao friend, this lad seems unable to withstand the Flame Yang Bone's energy; the Great Refining Life and Death Method is too heaven‑defying, directly refining the Flame Yang Bone instead of fusing it."

Refining and fusing are two concepts; fusing merely returns it to that position, without thorough refining, so one cannot fully master it—meaning he cannot use the Flame Yang Bone's energy.

Whereas refining means completely letting the Flame Yang Bone merge with him, thoroughly absorbing its energy.

How terrifying the Flame Yang Bone's energy is—even after Qinglong Daoren absorbed a portion, it remains terrifying, not something Huang Yan can devour.

His first step was already wrong.

This is also the situation Elder Xinran worried about; this lad's cultivation is too weak, attempting to refine it all at once is unlikely.

"Refining the Flame Yang Bone is correct; this thing is meant to be thoroughly refined for one's own use—otherwise, what's the point of letting it return to the body?"

Qinglong Daoren said lightly, "Elder Xinran, you needn't worry too much; you must believe in him."

"This lad can endure it; the Flame Yang Bone originally belongs to him and shares his lineage, so it won't resist—at most the erupting energy is too terrifying, making him temporarily unable to bear it; once he endures, that will be the time he truly soars."

"The path of cultivation cannot be smooth sailing; there will surely be bumps and bruises."

Elder Xinran nodded: "I understand that much, but his condition seems off; do you want to help?"

Qinglong Daoren glanced, did not act immediately; Huang Yan had not yet reached the point of being unable to persist, and when he was about to collapse would be the moment to intervene; during this period he needs to endure himself.

It would be best if he could persist without collapsing; the longer he endures, the greater the benefits he gains.

"No need, he can still endure." Qinglong Daoren replied with a smile.

Elder Xinran: "……"

"This is his disciple; he has the final say, he can do as he wishes."

Elder Xinran gave up, lest he be mocked.

Another day passed.

Nothing happened on Longshe Shan; inside the formation.

Huang Longji and the others sat dejected on the ground, unable to open…… the formation, and could not leave.

They could not leave; mist enveloped them, continually draining their true qi and vitality.