Chapter 136: The Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame Is Mine (Reward Bonus Chapter)

"The Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame is the most suitable Spiritual Flame for beasts; it not only purifies their bloodline but also strengthens their flesh, being a fire born from the spirits of all beasts."

"You used the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, born from the earth's molten lava, to reshape your body—unless you are a rock beast, your flesh will only be destroyed."

Although the ancient texts did not specify which Spiritual Flame to use for evolution, merely stating that any Spiritual Flame would suffice, Xiao Yan was certain that the Demon Saint who succeeded in evolution had used the Twenty-Second Ranked Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame.

Because beasts themselves are not skilled in Alchemy, they assume any Spiritual Flame will do, overlooking the fact that different Spiritual Flames possess distinct Shen Mi Zhi Yi effects. Flame power is merely one advantage among many.

That she succeeded in evolution using the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire only proves Mei Du Sha Queen's willpower is beyond imagination. But her flesh could never fuse with or be reshaped by a Spiritual Flame.

That even a fragment of the Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent's flesh remained after burning—only proves how incredible the Devouring Sky Serpent Bloodline truly is.

Mei Du Sha Queen furrowed her delicate brows and asked, "What are you trying to say?"

"What I'm saying is, the Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame just happens to be right here," Xiao Yan grinned, revealing his bright white teeth, pointing at the blood-red flame floating beside him.

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Mei Du Sha Queen nearly lunged to seize it, but restrained herself—after all, it was only a tiny flame.

Mei Du Sha was no Alchemist; how could she distinguish one Spiritual Flame from another? She only knew both flames filled her with dread.

Mei Du Sha Queen narrowed her eyes, fell silent for a moment, then said, "I'll give you the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire; you give me the Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame. We call it even."

Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head decisively. "I took it by strength. Why should you give it to me?"

Mei Du Sha Queen's pupils dilated in shock! How could this man speak such shameless words with such unshakable confidence?

Hearing Xiao Yan's shameless words, Mei Du Sha Queen's bright eyes grew colder. In all her life, no one had ever dared treat her this way. Her beautiful eyes locked onto Xiao Yan with lethal intent—as if she would rather die with him than let him live.

"Don't look at me like that. I know you don't want to die, nor do you wish to injure your Soul or lose your Cultivation Realm. If your power drops, your entire Snake Empire will become meat for the major Empires to carve up. The fate of your people will be grim."

As a Young Clan Leader, Xiao Yan understood how hard it was to manage a clan—how much harder then to rule an empire. The Snake Empire still exists today thanks entirely to Mei Du Sha Queen's efforts. That's why she risked everything to use a Spiritual Flame for evolution.

Without this, the Snake Empire would soon be destroyed, and every snake person would become a slave.

At this point, even Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a touch of admiration and pity for this queen. She had single-handedly held up a crumbling empire.

Yet even so, snake female slaves were traded underground—in Wutan City, Xiao Yan had heard mercenaries speak of the snake people's allure.

"You risked death just to provoke me—to see if I dare kill you?" Mei Du Sha Queen suddenly smiled seductively, her eyes like crescent moons, legs crossed as she gazed at Xiao Yan. After all, she was a sovereign, and had seen much.

Xiao Yan picked up two cups on the table, poured tea into both, and smiled. "I left in such a hurry I forgot to introduce myself. Let me do so again—I am Xiao Yan, an Alchemist who possesses a Spiritual Flame, nearing Five-Grade, just shy of Fourth-Rank Peak."

Upon hearing Xiao Yan was nearly Five-Grade, Mei Du Sha Queen's beautiful eyes brightened slightly.

The allure of Elixirs.

Due to their hostility with humans, the Snake Empire had no Alchemists. Even if they captured one, the Alchemist Guild would almost always intervene to reclaim them.

Even Mei Du Sha Queen dared not be too forceful against the Alchemist Guild—she could only exchange for some Elixirs and release them.

Not even a Third-Rank Alchemist existed in the Snake Empire.

"I am an Alchemist. I believe that with the Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame and the power of Elixirs, I can help accelerate your flesh's growth, restoring your power to Peak Dou Huang—or even break through to Dou Zong."

"In another hundred years, a queen with pure Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent Bloodline will surely reach Dou Zun," Xiao Yan smiled. He was becoming more and more like a seasoned Alchemist.

The world isn't just about fighting—it's also about human relations.

Mei Du Sha Queen stared intently at Xiao Yan and said gravely, "What do you want?"

"If I ever face danger, I hope you will come to my aid. I believe you can still briefly unleash your former power—or even half-step Dou Zong."

In truth, this condition was just offhand; Xiao Yan disliked stirring trouble—why would he provoke Dou Huang or Dou Zong?

Xiao Yan's goal was to solve Mei Du Sha Queen's problem—fearing she might suddenly attack him. If he simply said, "I'll restore your body with the Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame—for free," she might suspect him.

"I want to see your sincerity." Clearly, Mei Du Sha Queen was moved by Xiao Yan's terms. Though she left word for her loyalists not to worry, an empire cannot be without a ruler.

Xiao Yan smiled calmly, no longer hiding anything—he pulled out the Black Demon Celestial Cauldron and a single Earth Core Fire Lotus Seed.

There were eleven Earth Core Fire Lotus Seeds total; including this one, Xiao Yan had already used three.

Xiao Yan planned to modify the Third-Rank Sheng Huo Pill Formula, using the Earth Core Fire Lotus Seed as the main ingredient, infused with the Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame to refine the Elixir.

Seeing the Earth Core Fire Lotus Seed, Mei Du Sha Queen extended her delicate crimson tongue and lightly licked her lips—an unintentional gesture radiating seduction that stirred desire in any man: "This must be the seed from the Azure Lotus Platform, right? Back then, had I not been severely wounded while harvesting the Azure Lotus's Heart Fire, I would never have left behind even a single one of these treasures."

The moment the Earth Core Fire Lotus Seed appeared, Mao Wu's eyes glowed green with longing—he too coveted this treasure.

"To swallow it directly would be sheer waste."

Puff—the Ten Thousand Beasts Spiritual Flame ignited the Black Demon. Xiao Yan had already planned to devote himself to Spirit Refining, improving his Alchemy—even if he couldn't reach Five-Grade, he'd at least attain Fourth-Rank Peak.

Xiao Yan sat cross-legged atop the Azure Lotus Platform, using its power to stabilize and calm his mind, activating the Soul Gathering Heart Technique to rapidly restore his Soul Force.

After half a day of refining, two reddish-green Elixirs appeared in the Alchemy Furnace. He tapped the furnace—one flew toward Mei Du Sha Queen, the other leapt into Mao Wu's mouth, who devoured it with obvious delight.

Holding the Elixir, Mei Du Sha Queen fixed her beautiful eyes on Xiao Yan. His Alchemy was flawless—his talent terrifyingly high. Even a layperson like her found it a pleasure to watch.

As soon as the Elixir entered her body, a green glow surged forth, slowly returning her to her serpent form. Heat and coolness intertwined—the Spiritual Flame forged her flesh while a cool energy enhanced her physical strength.

The Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent slowly closed her eyes and began Cultivation. A Soul Resonance echoed into Xiao Yan's mind: "If you can restore me to my peak within three years, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire will be your reward. Our grudges are settled."

Xiao Yan wiped sweat from his brow—he had finally resolved the lingering issue of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire. He had feared Mei Du Sha Queen was a madwoman who'd rather die than let him live.

"Thank goodness everything went smoothly. Now I have another card to play in Wang Du against the Soul Hall. If they try anything during the Soul Body transaction, I'll at least have the power to counterbalance."

"Wang Du of the Jia Ma Empire... I wonder what I'll encounter there."

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