Chapter 170: Devour
The blue flames spread like an ocean, covering half of the sky. The terrifying temperature scorched the void, causing the space itself to visually distort. The massive dark red flood dragon, reborn from fire, was strikingly prominent. It looked as if it had been reborn from flames, extremely majestic, with its aura far stronger than before, several times more powerful, as if the scattered energy had suddenly condensed in an instant.
At this moment, standing at a distance, both Medicine Elder and Cai Lin displayed astonishment, especially Medicine Elder, who exclaimed in confusion, "How is this possible?!"
There is no so-called evolutionary chain between heavenly flames.
For the Fallen Heart Flame to evolve after bathing in the Sea Heart Flame... if this news were to reach the Pill Tower in Central State, it would likely be met with countless mockeries. But what was happening in front of them defied belief. The fire serpent not only turned into a fire flood dragon, but its strength had also increased significantly.
"Do heavenly flames really evolve?" Cai Lin asked Medicine Elder, a hint of seriousness appearing in her cold eyes.
The Fallen Heart Flame had already emerged, but where was Yao Yan, who had infiltrated earlier? Could it be that something had happened to him?
Medicine Elder shook his head decisively and replied, "I don't know about other heavenly flames, but the Fallen Heart Flame and the Sea Heart Flame are well-documented in ancient texts, and there are even records of their owners fighting. There is no connection between the two, and the Sea Heart Flame definitely cannot facilitate the evolution of the Fallen Heart Flame... unless someone is controlling it!"
Upon thinking of this, his gaze shifted slightly, and he suddenly thought of that brat, Yao Yan. Could he be the one behind this? If the Fallen Heart Flame were being used as a disguise, it could indeed fool everyone. However, Medicine Elder had never seen Yao Yan perform such manipulation of heavenly flames.
"You mean, Yao Yan is controlling the Fallen Heart Flame?!"
A flash of surprise crossed Cai Lin's eyes, and her voice became urgent.
Medicine Elder didn't answer, instead furrowing his brow, staring intently. At this moment, he couldn't be sure. With the barrier of the heavenly flames, his soul force could hardly penetrate, especially with the Fallen Heart Flame, which was known to specifically target the soul.
...
In fact, Medicine Elder's guess was correct.
This was indeed Yao Yan's doing. With his soul force at the Spirit realm level, along with the assistance of the Heavenly Fire Sovereign and his creation of the Five Wheel Leaving Fire Technique, he could easily control the Fallen Heart Flame, including the fire serpent it had transformed into. After being modified by the Five Wheel Leaving Fire Technique, the originally massive energy became solidified, and its emitted aura grew far more powerful.
The purpose of Dou Techniques is to amplify the Dou Qi in the body, making the same Dou Qi far more destructive. The Five Wheel Leaving Fire Technique and the heavenly flame spirit were an excellent combination, further amplifying the power of the heavenly flame spirit.
"Haha, you kid really are a monster. To control it for the first time and transform the Fallen Heart Flame like this... such a talent for controlling flames, even in my time, I've never seen anything like it!" The Heavenly Fire Sovereign, witnessing everything, couldn't help but burst out laughing, praising Yao Yan.
For someone like him, death was never something terrifying. Compared to death, the greatest pain was that no one could inherit his legacy.
Seeing Yao Yan perform the Five Wheel Leaving Fire Technique was an immense psychological comfort for him.
Moreover, Yao Yan's talent was so monstrous, it was incredibly gratifying.
"Still, the credit goes to what you taught me."
Yao Yan smiled in response. Those who knew their own affairs knew best. His previous talent wasn't this monstrous. His current achievements were entirely due to the transformation by Soul Void and the fact that the Devouring Decision had consumed the Qinglian Earth Heart Fire. Now, his control over flames had reached the peak of his current realm.
"Impossible?!"
While Yao Yan and the Heavenly Fire Sovereign had time for conversation, Han Feng was struggling to contain himself. His previously handsome face now contorted into a fierce expression as he stared at the Fallen Heart Flame, which had transformed into a flood dragon. He couldn't believe that his Sea Heart Flame could assist in its evolution and transformation. Something was definitely happening that he didn't know about.
However, Yao Yan clearly wouldn't give Han Feng time to think. Controlling the fire flood dragon's tail, the massive body swung, gathering the Sea Heart Flame around it and launching toward Han Feng.
The sharp claws wrapped in formless flames shot toward him. As they passed, the Sea Heart Flame was ripped apart, unable to stop the oncoming attack.
Without the aid of the Sea Heart Flame, Han Feng's combat power sharply decreased. He was no match for the enhanced version of the Fallen Heart Flame.
"Mo Sect Master, help me!"
Han Feng, unwilling to risk it, immediately called for Mo Tianxing, while also forming hand seals to strike an energy handprint to delay the fall of the sharp claws. His body shot toward Mo Tianxing, clearly intending to shift the danger onto him.
Only with Mo Tianxing, a Dou Zong-level fighter, could there be any chance of survival against the now stronger Fallen Heart Flame.
Mo Tianxing hesitated for a moment before hearing Han Feng's promise: "I'll double what I promised Mo Sect Master, and I'll owe you another favor. As long as I, Han Feng, can do it, I won't refuse in the future!"
"Remember what the Medicine Emperor said today!" Mo Tianxing responded with a serious tone, his figure flashing as he tried to help, only to be interrupted by a sharp attack from Su Qian, who had somehow appeared next to him, smiling lightly, "I've been watching you the whole time!"
The taste of what he had experienced earlier would now be returned to Mo Tianxing. Trying to help? Did he really think he could just walk away without a fight?
No matter what, the Fallen Heart Flame was from Canaan Academy, so who he helped was already decided.
"Boom!"
The two immediately clashed, their attacks far fiercer than before. Mo Tianxing could no longer hold back, as he knew he had to protect Han Feng today. Otherwise, the promises would be nullified, and with Canaan Academy already offended, it would be a huge loss.
At the same time, Fan Lao and the others noticed the situation and prepared to help, but they were stopped by Canaan Academy's people.
This scene also made Han Feng furious, but he had no choice. Even his speed couldn't match that of the fire flood dragon, which quickly closed the distance in just a few breaths. Its enormous tail swung toward him with terrifying power. Even with the Sea Heart Flame protecting him, Han Feng could still feel the heat, and the residual effects from the incomplete Devouring Decision almost erupted in that moment.
"Humph!"
Han Feng crossed his arms in front of him, letting out a grunt as his body was flung back. However, this gave him a chance to gain some distance from the fire flood dragon. His expression showed resolve as his Dou Qi surged, and endless Sea Heart Flame flowed from his body, creating waves of fire to crash against the fire flood dragon.
At this moment, the power he unleashed made even Su Qian and Mo Tianxing, who were fighting from a distance, pause and take notice. They hadn't expected Han Feng to have such a card left up his sleeve.
"Roar!"
The fire flood dragon formed from the Fallen Heart Flame wildly rampaged, its massive body twisting, trying to force the Sea Heart Flame back. But it couldn't resist the unending flow of Sea Heart Flame. Wave after wave, the Sea Heart Flame quickly enveloped the fire flood dragon.
"He's using a secret technique. His power has increased by at least five or six stars!" The Heavenly Fire Sovereign, with his sharp eyesight, instantly saw through Han Feng's hidden strength and gave his advice: "Buy some time. He won't be able to maintain this state for long."
"I don't have time to play with him~" Yao Yan shook his head lightly, speaking softly.
Without using Dou Qi, soul force was the most subtle form of attack. Apart from Han Feng, a sixth-grade Pill Refiner, Yao Yan didn't believe anyone could perceive his soul force in the clash of two heavenly flames. He then focused his soul power into a fierce energy, transforming it into several sharp soul needles...
"Roar!"
At the same time, the fire flood dragon, covered in the Sea Heart Flame, roared in fury. It opened its mouth and released a condensed formless flame that tore through the Sea Heart Flame heading toward Han Feng.
Han Feng's forehead was throbbing, his face flushed as the Sea Heart Flame around him surged again. He had no choice but to clash head-on with the formless flame.
The sky was now split between two flames, their collision releasing terrible heat. The area where they met was visibly warping, unable to withstand the heat of these two heavenly flames.
Countless sparks erupted like fire rain falling from the sky, beautiful but deadly.
At this moment, Han Feng was giving everything he had, not caring if his body would suffer hidden injuries. If he couldn't deal with the Fallen Heart Flame now, Yao Yan wouldn't spare him either. All he could do was force his way through and see who could last longer.
But just then, a stray spark drifted towards him. A dangerous feeling washed over him, causing his entire body to go cold. His pupils contracted, and his soul began to scream in warning. Unfortunately, it was too late.
Three invisible needles shot out, closing the distance in an instant, and pierced directly into Han Feng's forehead. His proud soul power couldn't resist, and it was scattered immediately, leaving him unconscious.
"Boom!"
With the Sea Heart Flame losing control, the formless fire immediately tore through the fire sea. The enormous fire flood dragon charged out, like a ruler of the sea, opening its blood-filled mouth to swallow the "dazed" Han Feng whole.
"?!"
This scene left Mo Tianxing and Su Qian completely dumbfounded. No one had expected that Han Feng, who had seemed so powerful just moments ago, would be swallowed so suddenly.
It was like a man and woman reaching their peak, and then the man suddenly announcing that he was done...
Everyone watching felt the same way.
They couldn't believe the famous Medicine Emperor Han Feng was now reduced to this?!
"Roar!"
The fire flood dragon, having swallowed Han Feng, let out a satisfied roar. It then looked toward Su Qian and the others, seemingly considering whether to attack them. But soon, it turned its massive body and shot toward the distance, clearly unwilling to remain in Canaan Academy, heading toward the Beast Mountain Range.
"...Chase!"
Su Qian hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and ordered, "We can't lose the Fallen Heart Flame in the inner academy. If it disappears, Canaan Academy will lose its advantage and gradually weaken."
As for whether Mo Tianxing and the others would continue attacking Canaan Academy, he wasn't worried. Without the Fallen Heart Flame and Han Feng, they had no reason to continue opposing Canaan Academy.
For the fence-sitters in the Black Corner Domain, Su Qian had seen through them.
Just as he expected, when Mo Tianxing and the others saw Han Feng swallowed by the Fallen Heart Flame, they were all stunned. They hadn't expected Han Feng to go down so quickly. "Brother, if you can't handle it, just say so. We're not going to let you die in vain."
Couldn't you just admit it and stop resisting?
A moment ago, they thought Han Feng was the powerful one, but now... it was absurd.
"Roar!"
The fire flood dragon that had swallowed Han Feng let out a triumphant roar. The flames around it swirled as it turned its gaze toward Su Qian and the others, as though deciding whether to take action against them. But in the next moment, it turned its body and rushed off into the distance, seemingly leaving Canaan Academy behind to head toward the Beast Mountain Range.
"...Chase!"
Su Qian hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and ordered. Han Feng's fate was no longer his concern, but he could not let the Fallen Heart Flame leave the inner academy. Without it, Canaan Academy would lose its strength and slowly weaken.
(END CHAPTER)
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