. Han Yue watched Xiao Ling's back as he reentered the Tianfen Qi Training Tower, her eyes filled with deep reluctance and endless worry.
She bit her lip and vowed to cultivate diligently, striving not to be a burden to Xiao Ling.
She turned and slowly walked towards her own quarters. A gentle breeze ruffled Han Yue's hair, but it couldn't dispel the melancholy she felt. Entering the
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Qi Training Tower, Xiao Ling followed the designated path and soon arrived at the deep cavern leading to the subterranean magma world.
Xiao Ling paused before the cavern entrance and scanned the surroundings. The once mirror-smooth stone walls were now covered in the scars of battle, the mottled marks seeming to bear witness to the fierce battles of the past.
Around the cavern entrance, charred soil and burn marks bore witness to the ferocity of the battle.
The surrounding rock, melted by the intense heat and rapidly cooled, formed a bizarre, warped landscape that gave rise to an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Xiao Ling's mouth twitched slightly. He hadn't paid much attention before, but now, observing carefully, he realized the scale of the devastation his battle with the Fallen Heart Flame had caused.
Touching his chin, Xiao Ling muttered to himself, "I didn't pay much attention before, but my battle with the Fallen Heart Flame has caused such devastation. When those elders come, they'll definitely give me a lecture."
However, Xiao Ling simply shook his head with a hint of resignation.
"The most urgent task right now is to improve my own strength. Everything else is just a small matter."
Xiao Ling paused at the cave entrance, took a deep breath, and then activated his Dou Qi. Instantly, a pair of sapphire-blue Dou Qi wings unfolded from behind him, gleaming like brilliant gems in the dark night.
With a gentle flap of his wings, Xiao Ling's body hovered lightly in the air, then slowly descended, disappearing into the darkness of the cave entrance.
As Xiao Ling descended, the temperature around him gradually rose, the heat wave in the air almost scorching him.
Xiao Ling released a thin shield of Dou Qi, blocking the heat waves.
Passing through layer after layer of rock barrier, Xiao Ling soon arrived at the underground magma world.
The scene here was far more shocking than he had imagined.
Before him lay a vast ocean of magma, swirling like boiling soup, bubbling with scorching bubbles.
Steam rose above the magma, forming a thin layer of mist, shrouding the entire world in a hazy haze. The surrounding rocks, illuminated by the magma, glowed a crimson, like the flames of hell, burning silently.
Xiao Ling hovered in the air, his Dou Qi wings trembling slightly to maintain his balance.
He looked around, seeing that this underground world was full of mystery and danger. The magma flowed in a strange rhythm, and the occasional eruption of flames was like the pulse of life, strong and powerful.
This was Xiao Ling's first time setting foot in the underground magma world of the Tianfen Qi Refining Tower at Canaan Academy. Although the battle with the Fallen Heart Flame was fierce, it all took place within the Tianfen Qi Refining Tower.
As Xiao Ling hovered above this magma world, he couldn't help but recall the time he had obtained the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire.
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The subterranean magma world beneath the Tagor Desert, while equally scorching and dangerous, seemed a mere hot spring compared to the vast ocean of magma before him.
Back then, the magma flowed with a refreshing whiff of fire energy, and the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire quietly blossomed within the magma, like a blossoming lotus, pure and mysterious.
But the magma here was like a raging beast, each drop imbued with destructive power, a force to be reckoned with.
Xiao Ling lingered in the sea of memories for only a moment before quickly snapping back to his thoughts.
Returning to a familiar place, the ball of Fallen Heart Flame in his hand suddenly came to life, transforming into a nimble little snake that twisted and trembled restlessly within his palm.
Realizing the change in circumstances, Xiao Ling's brow furrowed in thought. He quickly channeled his Dou Qi, which, like a tangible rope, coiled around the Fallen Heart Flame, firmly restraining its movement.
His eyes betrayed undeniable resolve as Xiao Ling whispered a warning, "Hold still. Be quiet."
Under Xiao Ling's powerful control, the fluctuations of the Fallen Heart Flame gradually subsided. Though it still seemed to struggle, trying to break free, it ultimately yielded to Xiao Ling's command and grew quieter.
Xiao Ling let out a soft breath, but he didn't let his guard down. Instead, he intensified his focus, constantly monitoring the Fallen Heart Flame's every movement.
While Xiao Ling had temporarily subdued the Fallen Heart Flame, as a celestial fire, it held immensely violent power.
Xiao Ling knew that even the slightest negligence could cause it to erupt again, bringing unforeseen and immense trouble.
With this thought, Xiao Ling's gaze fixed on the gradually calming Fallen Heart Flame in his hand. A confident smile played on his lips, and he slowly spoke,
"Fallen Heart Flame, you should understand that following me is your best destiny. As long as you obey, I promise that you will be promoted to the supreme Emperor Flame in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling's palm shifted, and a shimmering sapphire-blue flame appeared out of thin air. The flame danced in his palm, emitting a mysterious and fiery energy.
As Xiao Ling's mind shifted, the sapphire-blue flame instantly split into three: the Sea Heart Flame, the Azure Lotus Earth Heart Flame, and the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame.
"See?" Xiao Ling said proudly. "These are the exotic fires I once subdued. My goal is to gather twenty-three of them. When they fuse into one, the Imperial Flame will be born. And you, as long as you follow me faithfully, will have a place on this great journey, sharing in the glory and power."
The Fallen Heart Flame trembled slightly in his palm, its spiritual light flickering, as if weighing Xiao Ling's every word.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling pressed on, his tone filled with temptation: "Imagine, the moment you become the Imperial Flame, all fires in the world will submit to your power. Once the Imperial Flame emerges, all fires will submit, and you will be the Emperor of Fire!"
The light of the Fallen Heart Flame finally stabilized, as if truly attracted by the future Xiao Ling described. Finally, it moved slightly, as if to express its approval.
Xiao Ling was ecstatic, knowing he had successfully impressed the Fallen Heart Flame. He muttered to himself, "This guy's IQ is really not high. He fell for it after just a few words."
He couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Hahaha, good! From now on, we will work together to create our own glory!"
(End of this chapter)