In the underground magma, Zi Yan was enveloped by a black-and-white flame emanating from Mu Chen's body. Under Mu Chen's control, the flame merely wrapped around Zi Yan's body without causing her any harm. Protected by Mu Chen, Zi Yan couldn't feel the terrifying temperature of the surrounding magma.
"Invisible Fire Python!"
Zi Yan's eyes scrutinized the Invisible Fire Python before her. To be precise, its body had a milky-white hue. It was enormous, gazing fervently at Mu Chen and Zi Yan, murmuring, "Is this the Fallen Heart Flame?"
"Yes."
Mu Chen nodded and replied, "The Fallen Heart Flame has developed sentience. As a renowned Strange Fire on the Strange Fire Ranking, the Fallen Heart Flame has an extremely strong sensitivity to fire-attribute energy, especially other Strange Fires. Right now, it must be thinking that devouring my Strange Fire would allow its cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds."
Zi Yan shook her head, "It's too greedy."
Mu Chen nodded, "Indeed."
Mu Chen extended his hand, and the surrounding fire-attribute energy surged violently. A long whip appeared in his hand. The whip wasn't red but a deep, purplish crimson.
Bang
Mu Chen swung his hand, lashing the whip made of fire-attribute energy toward the Fallen Heart Flame.
Roar
After being struck by the whip, the Invisible Fire Python opened its gaping maw in fury toward Mu Chen.
Mu Chen completely ignored the Invisible Fire Python's roar. With a wave of his hand, the whip descended upon the python once more.
Bang
Enraged, the Invisible Fire Python swayed its tail, swimming toward Mu Chen. However, after advancing three meters, it was blocked by an invisible force. Due to its high-speed movement, its head and tail curled together.
"Space Lock?"
Zi Yan murmured. The invisible force was the divine ability unique to the Battle Venerate realm—Space Lock. However, unlike ordinary Space Locks, Mu Chen had applied it flexibly, creating a sealed space. The Invisible Fire Python was now trapped inside a spherical cage.
Bang
Bang
Bang
The purplish-red whip in Mu Chen's hand lashed out repeatedly, each strike causing the Invisible Fire Python to howl in pain. The python tried to resist, but Mu Chen's whip wasn't an ordinary one—it was an energy entity infused with the laws of fire-attribute energy.
Indeed, apart from its purplish-red color, the whip had vein-like patterns running through it. In contrast, the Invisible Fire Python had only developed a trace of sentience.
Bang
Each strike of Mu Chen's whip caused the Invisible Fire Python's body to shudder. With every lash, the python's mobility weakened, and the ferocity in its eyes dimmed.
Bang
Mu Chen didn't know how many times he had whipped the Invisible Fire Python. Under his terrifying cultivation, the python was utterly dominated. After numerous strikes, the Invisible Fire Python vanished, leaving only a cluster of milky-white flame before him.
"It's done."
Mu Chen had already returned the formless fire python to its original state. He turned his head to look at Zi Yan beside him and said, "Zi Yan, it's your turn now. The Fallen Heart Flame has lost its intelligence, and at this moment, it's like a newborn baby. However, it still contains the unique and terrifying high temperature that a Strange Fire should possess. Are you ready?"
Zi Yan nodded.
Mu Chen continued, "Zi Yan, your physical body is very strong. You carry an aura of the Void Ancient Dragon, and I feel that you come from the Void Ancient Dragon clan."
"Void Ancient Dragon?"
Zi Yan murmured, this was the first time she had heard anything about her true identity since she could remember.
Mu Chen nodded and continued, "Right now, I don't have the necessary elixirs to refine the Strange Fire. However, I believe that with your physical strength, you should be able to directly absorb the Fallen Heart Flame in its current state. But, this process will definitely be painful."
Zi Yan said without hesitation, "I'm not afraid of pain."
Mu Chen looked at Zi Yan and sighed softly. At this moment, Zi Yan probably didn't know the true power of the Strange Fire. He then said, "Then let's begin. Remember, as long as a thought remains, you will not perish."
"Come on, no more talking," Zi Yan urged Mu Chen, eager to refine this legendary treasure. She was curious, if she consumed this flame, would it make her grow up?
"Alright," Mu Chen nodded, and with a flick of his finger, the milky white Fallen Heart Flame floated in front of Zi Yan.
Zi Yan frowned as the milky white Fallen Heart Flame entered the protective barrier formed by Mu Chen's Strange Fire. The surrounding temperature noticeably rose significantly.
"What should I do?" Zi Yan asked.
"Reach out your hand and probe into the milky white flame. Inside, there will be something like magma, grab it and eat it. Use your willpower to circulate it according to your cultivation method, and finally, store it in your Storage Ring," Mu Chen instructed in detail.
"Mm," Zi Yan nodded, reached out her hand, and quickly probed into the milky white flame.
Zi Yan grabbed a cluster of milky white magma. The wriggling magma was like a milky white loach. Zi Yan had consumed many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, there was nothing she hadn't eaten. Without any hesitation, she swallowed the source fire of the Fallen Heart Flame in one gulp.
"Ah!"
Zi Yan cried out in pain.
As the Strange Fire entered her body, a red line of fire could be seen traveling from Zi Yan's mouth, down her throat, and finally reaching her abdomen. Soon, Zi Yan's entire body became scalding hot, looking like a piece of red-hot iron.
"Hot! Hot! Hot!"
Zi Yan screamed in pain, tears welling up in her jet-black eyes, known as the King of Strength in the inner court. Tears uncontrollably slid down her face. Her clothes were instantly incinerated by the terrifying temperature.
This was only Zi Yan, if it were a human, directly swallowing the source fire of the Strange Fire without any assistance, they would have already been reduced to ashes by now.
"Sit cross-legged! Circulate your heart method! Remember, as long as a thought remains, you will not perish!"
Mu Chen's voice, infused with soul power, reached Zi Yan's mind. The sudden voice allowed Zi Yan to regain a bit of rationality.
Zi Yan, after all, was no ordinary person. She clenched her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain that felt like her body was being burned and her bones destroyed. She sat cross-legged and began to circulate her Cultivation Method according to Mu Chen's guidance.
As Zi Yan started refining the core flame of the Fallen Heart Flame, Mu Chen noticed that the body in front of him, which resembled an inflatable doll, began to undergo some strange transformations. Her appearance became more beautiful, her hair grew longer, her figure became even more voluptuous, and even areas that were previously hairless began to sprout hair.
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