The Formation of the First Thought

A tremendous sound reverberated within the lair, producing vast soundwaves that made the people outside the lair cover their ears. Palm imprints were overlaid onto the Purple Ape's body, propelling its form once again, sending it flying.

The Purple Ape, which had already been severely wounded, was now too weak to continue the fight. Its formidable vitality was the only thing left, and it was venting its last burst of madness.

Huge stones rolled down, and the Purple Ape lost consciousness, its body struggling in its final moments.

At the same time as the Purple Ape was sent flying, Chen Feng quickly reacted. His figure moved, entering the underground cave beneath the pool. The space here was not cramped. In the deepest part, there was a stone platform with a blazing purple flame, radiating mysterious fluctuations.

"Purple Fire Spirit Heart!"

"One of the Heavenly and Earthly Wonder Fires!"

Seeing this flame, Chen Feng's mind trembled.

In the Primordial Destiny-Reversing Technique, such flames had been recorded as Heavenly and Earthly Wonder Fires. They were extremely rare and were said to possess unexpected effects. It was unexpected that such a flame could be found here.

These flames were born naturally in the world and were exceedingly rare.

At the same time, Heavenly and Earthly Wonder Fires were also related to another highly esteemed profession in the continent: alchemists.

Even with exceptional talent, martial cultivators may not necessarily become alchemists. Only alchemists had an immense desire for Heavenly and Earthly Wonder Fires. These fires were perfect for refining pills, but mastering them was exceedingly difficult.

"The Purple Ape, the Purple Spirit Flower... No wonder this place can nurture such things."

Looking at the purple fire spirit heart, Chen Feng's heart stirred.

This was just the last-ranked type of Heavenly and Earthly Wonder Fires. The Heavenly and Earthly Wonder Fires, Heavenly and Earthly Rare Stones, and Heavenly and Earthly Rare Beasts, these were the three sub-lists of the List of Heavenly and Earthly Rarities in the Vast Land!

"The golden divine fire has resurfaced!"

Just as Chen Feng was deep in thought, the golden divine fire that had been silent for a long time in his mind suddenly appeared, enveloping his entire being.

It was as if he was wearing golden armor.

At this moment, Chen Feng exuded great power. Perhaps due to the surging of the golden divine fire, an inexplicable attraction emanated from him. The purple fire spirit heart in the cave floated in place for a moment, then suddenly shot into Chen Feng's mind.

"What is this..."

Before he could react, Chen Feng was seated on the ground. His consciousness fell silent while trying to resist this purple fire spirit heart. Even though it ranked at the bottom, it was still a Heavenly and Earthly Wonder Fire. One small mistake could incinerate him entirely. The temperature was so high that it could melt mountains!

Boom!

Just at that moment, the vitality of the Purple Ape had completely faded. Its colossal body fell and happened to block the entrance, covering the underground cave beneath the pool.

"That beast has finally perished!"

"No wonder it's called a ferocious beast of the Blood Shifting Realm. Its vitality is incredibly strong. If it were a martial cultivator of the Blood Shifting Realm, after suffering so many attacks and having its meridians severed, he probably would have died long ago!"

"Let's go, we're entering. Feitian, while its blood is not yet completely cold, take it to achieve the best results. Absorb all the energy into your body, and in the future, you will be the top representative of our Tianhuang City in this generation!"

The voice of the Inner Elder resonated.

As the dust settled in the lair, a figure in a purple robe led the way. It was the Grand Elder, followed closely by Chen Feitian and many other Inner Elders.

"You can change the blood here. We will protect you while you do so."

An Inner Elder said solemnly. They sat in meditation around the area, as the final madness of the Purple Ape had already erased the battle traces, leaving no signs that anyone had been here before.

"Very well, thank you for your kindness, honored Elders. For such great kindness, Feitian will surely repay you with all his might in the future!"

Chen Feitian couldn't hide his excitement. He sat in front of the Purple Ape, and his gaze rested on its enormous body. He was filled with pride. "The Blood Shifting Realm ferocious beast, the Purple Ape, has boundless potential, and its bloodline strength is top-notch within Tianhuang City. Once the blood exchange is successful, the strength of my bloodline in the Blood Shifting Realm will make me the elite of Tianhuang City. Even if I enter the Eight Great Martial Institutes, I will still surpass most people!"

Thinking about this, he couldn't wait to begin his cultivation.

Facing the Purple Ape, Chen Feitian activated the energy within his body. Enveloping his body with his Qi, he extended his hands and made a slight shake. Blood vessels in his body burst open, and a large amount of fresh blood poured out, staining the ground red.

Blood exchange required one to release their own blood and then infuse it with the precious blood using a secret technique.

This was the most dangerous moment.

A small mistake could result in death. Chen Feitian, however, had exceptional talent and numerous Elders protecting him. He wasn't worried as he slowly released his blood.

At this moment, beneath the cave where the Purple Ape had fallen, Chen Feng was seated. His entire body was covered in a purple flame. Under the scorching heat, it felt like he was being burned. However, with the assistance of the golden divine fire, it didn't truly threaten his foundation.

The greatest pain occurred in his mind.

Originally serene, his mental world was suddenly brightened by a purple flame that fell like a comet.

"Swallow!"

In his hazy consciousness, a sound emanated from the golden divine fire.

Later, a strange power emerged. The Purple Fire Spirit Heart gradually stabilized, transforming into a purple lotus platform that rooted itself in Chen Feng's mind. The golden divine fire fell silent, appearing like a golden sun hanging over Chen Feng's mind.

Under the influence of the golden divine fire, the purple fire spirit heart was unexpectedly refined!

Buzzing!

Chen Feng's consciousness slightly stirred on the lotus platform formed by the purple fire. A faint thought emerged from it.

"This is... a Thought!"

Chen Feng woke up. He felt a significant increase in his perception, and the thought on the lotus platform subtly moved, causing a small stone nearby to move with his intent.

"Telekinesis!"

Chen Feng was profoundly shocked.

This was a skill only alchemists could possess. They nurtured thoughts in their minds and, when these thoughts matured into consciousness, they could manipulate flames to refine elixirs. Unexpectedly, Chen Feng had swallowed the purple fire spirit heart by chance, which opened up his sea of consciousness, granting him a trace of Thought.

And this was just the beginning!

"Does this mean that I have the potential to become an alchemist from this day on?" Chen Feng thought incredulously. In the past, although he had outstanding talents, he had never thought about becoming an alchemist. The consciousness was an area that normally martial cultivators couldn't touch, a weakness of martial cultivators. It was related to their innate constitution. Even with exceptional talents, not everyone could possess this potential.

"The Primordial Destiny-Reversing Technique and the golden divine fire are truly extraordinary!" Chen Feng exclaimed with excitement. His consciousness was still, and the Thought subtly moved. He surveyed his surroundings and finally sensed the exit at the end of this underground cave. There was a way to leave this place!

"Wait..."

"Now that my Thought can manipulate things, can I use the Purple Ape's heartblood..."

Chen Feng hesitated and looked at the Purple Ape's corpse that blocked the entrance to the pool, lost in thought.

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