Chapter 698

Hehe

Lin Feng saw this, could only give an apologetic smile, placed the earth-core jade mother he was holding on the stone platform, then sat down, closed his eyes, and recalled the precautions he had extracted from the Bodhi Pill prescription

Of course, the earth-core soul marrow inside the earth-core jade mother had long been drilled a small hole by him and completely poured out, then prepared

And the three giants of the Dan Tower who had been watching Lin Feng all along, upon seeing him take out that earth-core jade mother, all slightly furrowed their brows

Such a heavenly treasure, they naturally knew it as well

At the same time, they also knew that this thing could only form after absorbing the pure earth power of over a thousand years

It has the remarkable effect of stabilizing the mind and spirit, and increasing the efficacy of alchemy or breakthroughs in cultivation realm

Now, before refining pills, Lin Feng first takes out this item

Obviously, he lacks confidence in this pill refinement

But you should know, this kid was already able to refine top-quality eight-rank two-color pills about a year ago

Now a year has passed, his soul power has already broken through to the late Spiritual Realm, at least possessing the strength of an eight-rank four-color pill

But given his seriousness this time, the grade of the pill he is refining is very likely to be five-colored, or even six-colored

And just as Lin Feng was preparing, Cao Ying and the other three girls each summoned their own alchemy furnaces

Especially Cao Ying, after summoning her alchemy furnace, she flicked her finger, and a ball of fire so red it made eyes sting slowly rose in her palm

This fire displayed an extremely conspicuous bright red hue; looking at it, it was even richer than fresh blood

And as the flame rose, a faint slender figure could be seen within it, like a fire sprite, constantly tumbling and flying about inside

Most astonishing was that as soon as this unusually bright red flame appeared, the beast fires in the alchemists' furnaces around them suddenly rippled with a subtle fluctuation

This sudden change made them hastily focus their control, then cast shocked glances toward Cao Ying

Hmph, the Blood Demon Flame Fire is nothing to me now!

The sudden fluctuation naturally also drew Xiao Yan's attention; when he saw the ball of fire in Cao Ying's palm, resembling fresh blood, he immediately let out a cold snort from his throat

After all, he had clearly seen Lin Feng and Cao Ying kiss just moments ago

Facing the woman of his mortal enemy, he naturally would not give her a good look

Moreover, that Blood Demon Flame Fire, earlier he had the Dan Tower three giants get the Cao family to produce a top-quality one for him

That Cao clan is indeed rich and powerful, actually having this Blood Demon Flame Fire made for Cao Ying!

However, although he didn't care, the other contestants felt extreme shock at Cao Ying's Blood Demon Flame Fire

Because this requires gathering the blood of nearly a thousand fire-attribute magic beasts, then using a secret method to fuse these bloods, filled with various auras, of fire attribute together

Finally, only then could the fire-attribute energy in the blood be condensed into the shape of a flame!

Thus, the cost required can be imagined

Immediately after, Xiao Yan flicked his palm, sending a cluster of yellow fire flying out, which landed inside the eight-cup alchemy furnace before him

Bang!

At the instant that yellow fire appeared, the faces of the several alchemists nearest to Xiao Yan changed dramatically

Because the flames inside their furnaces before them all began to violently churn at that moment

Damn it!

Seeing this, those alchemists all tried to stabilize the flames in their furnaces to avoid the tragedy of an exploding furnace

However, despite their having exerted all their strength to save the medicinal ingredients in their furnaces before them,

but in the end there was still a bang, and their own flames inside the furnaces suddenly exploded

As for the medicinal ingredients they were tempering, they also turned to ash at that moment

Heavenly Fire?!

The commotion from those few people's exploding furnaces instantly drew countless gazes on the square

Immediately after, cries of alarm rose one after another

Such a heavenly treasure, most people were seeing it for the first time, naturally feeling extremely astonished

As for Xiao Yan, he was focused on preparing his pill refinement and paid no heed to those people

At this moment, in the distance, Dan Chen, Xiao Yixian, and Ye Xinlan each summoned their flames, tossed them into their furnaces, and began refining pills

Pfft!

At the instant Xiao Yixian's Imperial Spirit Golden Flame and Ye Xinlan's Blue Heart Imperial Flame appeared, the flames of the surrounding contestants suddenly began to tremble in fear

Could these two flames also be Heavenly Fire?

The surrounding crowd, upon seeing the violent flames in the two girls' hands, again showed looks of shock

After all, in their view, only Heavenly Fire could cause other flames to behave this way

Moreover, it's no wonder the crowd misunderstood; Xiao Yixian's flame needs no further explanation—after absorbing a wisp of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame carried by that ancient clan Dou Zun, her flame is essentially indistinguishable from Heavenly Fire

As for Ye Xinlan's Blue Heart Imperial Flame in her hand, Lin Feng, upon learning she liked blue, used the Imperial Spirit Flame secret method, gathering a large amount of blue beast fire and yang fire to condense it

Of course, while nurturing that Blue Heart Imperial Flame with beast fire, Lin Feng also threw in half of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Beast Fire that Feng'er gave him

And under Lin Feng's such nurturing, Xinlan's Blue Heart Imperial Flame grew extremely quickly

Even when facing the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, it could hold its own without falling behind

Of course, since the Imperial Spirit Flame ultimately falls short of true Heavenly Fire, and the Blue Heart Imperial Flame likewise did not, like Xiao Yixian's Imperial Spirit Golden Flame, absorb true Heavenly Fire to make up the deficiency

If it truly faced the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, over time it would surely be defeated

However, although the Blue Heart Imperial Flame cannot match true Heavenly Fire, it is still considerably stronger than the vast majority of beast fires, including Cao Ying's Blood Demon Flame Fire

Therefore, these people who rarely come into contact with Heavenly Fire are naturally extremely prone to misunderstanding

The flame in the Ye family girl's hand, though somewhat resembling Sea Heart Flame, I always feel it's not

Upon seeing the blue flame in Ye Xinlan's hand, Tian Leizi on the high platform immediately spoke with a somewhat doubtful expression

At this moment, even he, a giant of the Dan Tower, temporarily did not know what the flame in her hand actually was

"That blue flame shouldn't be Sea Heart Flame; its power differs far too much from the Sea Heart Flame in Xiao Yan's hand. I think it might be something like the Ye family's Yang Fire—its power is lower than those on the Exotic Fire Ranking, yet stronger than ordinary Beast Fire, an unlisted Exotic Fire."

Xuan Kong Zi hesitated for a moment, then immediately spoke.

After all, the vast continent hides countless mysteries; exotic fires, the strange wonders of heaven and earth, are especially profound.

The Exotic Fire List may be authoritative, but the world cannot contain only those exotic fires.

Therefore, Xuan Kong Zi had such a thought.

Hearing this, Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi also found it quite reasonable, so they set aside their curiosity and continued to look down at the arena.

As for Xiao Yan on the other Shi Tai, his gaze burned unusually hot as he stared at the flames in the two women's hands.

He could sense that the pale‑clothed woman named Xiao Yixian held a faint golden flame, which, although not matching any fire on the Exotic Fire Ranking,

its potency already seemed vaguely stronger than the volcanic stone flame he had previously absorbed.

A flame of this caliber, if he could obtain it, would greatly aid the advancement of his Battle Qi cultivation and the evolution of his Burning Manual.

And the blue flame in Ye Xinlan's hand, though not an Exotic Fire,

its power is not small either; if absorbed, it would provide a decent boost to his Battle Qi cultivation.

Damn it, how is Lin Feng and his woman so lucky to find so many strange flames!

Xiao Yan cursed silently in his heart, then began to focus on refining pills.

After seeing the flame in Lin Feng's woman's hand, his desire for the Three Thousand Yan Yan Fire grew even stronger.

After all, if he could absorb that ninth‑ranked Three Thousand Yan Yan Fire from the Exotic Fire Ranking, his Battle Qi cultivation and technique level would explode to a terrifying degree.

Then he could look for a chance to kill Lin Feng and the few women beside him.

And after he absorbs the flames from Lin Feng and his woman, the next time he meets that Mu Gu, he will surely be able to kill him with a single strike!

As for the fairly good quality eighth‑grade Beast Fire in Dan Chen's hand, Xiao Yan completely ignored it.

After all, for him now, even the best eighth‑grade Beast Fire cannot raise his own level or that of his Burning Manual.

"Clang."

At that moment, the eyes‑closed Lin Feng suddenly opened his eyes, lightly tapped his ring, and amid a heavy metallic clash,

the massive crimson medicine cauldron fell heavily onto the Shi Tai.

Then, with a single palm strike, a wild azure flame erupted before him.

As his fingers flicked lightly, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire darted through space, precisely entering the cauldron's mouth.

"Ten Thousand Beasts Cauldron, Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire!"

Seeing what Lin Feng produced, many alchemists in the surrounding audience sprang up, their voices filled with shock.

Among them were also numerous Elder of the Xiao Dan Tower.

After all, whether it is the medicine cauldrons on the Heavenly Cauldron Ranking or the exotic fires on the Exotic Fire Ranking, they are the objects countless alchemists have dreamed of.

If one could obtain even one, it would be enough to make them cling to it even in their sleep.

After their death, they would even pass it down as a family heirloom for generations.

But Lin Feng took out two at once—how could they stay calm!

Of course, after the shock, Xiao Yan and the three heads of the Xiao Dan Tower turned a sullen shade.

They are the ones who least want Lin Feng to win this Pill Competition champion.

Yet the treasures Lin Feng keeps pulling out continuously only increase his chances of success.

In this situation, can the four of them be in a good mood?

"If Lin Feng wins this Pill Competition champion, that would be trouble. By then, we three might not even be able to restrain him."

Watching Lin Feng continuously pull out herbs and toss them into the cauldron below, Xuan Kong Zi said gravely.

Hearing that, Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi's faces also turned very grim.

As the three heads of the Xiao Dan Tower, they fully understood the weight of the Pill Competition champion.

Once Lin Feng obtains the champion, he will gain the status of a candidate for the Xiao Dan Tower giant.

At that time, if any of the senior elders of the Xiao Dan Tower or any of the three of them steps down, Lin Feng can, by virtue of that status, run for election.

And if he wins the election, Lin Feng's status will be on par with the three of them.

Then they will truly be helpless!

Thinking of this, the three could not help but furrow their brows again.

As for Tian Lei Zi, his regret now deepened even more.

He and Lin Feng were originally without grievance; if he hadn't taken part in Xiao Yan's assault on the latter, he wouldn't be fretting daily.

Lin Feng's growth speed is truly astonishing.

In just one year, he rose from Dou Zong to Dou Zun, and from the early stage of the Soul Realm to its later stage.

In his hundred‑plus years of life, he has never before seen such a terrifyingly gifted talent.

Even the geniuses among the ancient races rarely reach such a terrifying level!

And to punish such a talent, one cannot help but feel alarmed.