The All Things Melting Flame Cauldron

The Nine Flames Heavenly Fire Tower consisted of nine distinct layers, each serving its own purpose. The First Layer housed the realm for refining origin fluid.

This legendary origin fluid was known as the Spirit Liquid of all beginnings. Through the All Creatures Fire Cauldron, any object possessing spiritual essence could be refined into origin fluid.

Origin fluid existed in various grades and volumes, its potency determined by quantity. The more one consumed, the greater the strength one could cultivate. For those who had reached the stage where energy could flow freely through their meridians, the origin fluid refined by the All Creatures Fire Cauldron could rapidly accelerate their advancement.

Yet to refine origin fluid, one needed more than just the cauldron—the cultivation of Exotic Flame was essential.

Common cultivators struggled with this requirement, as mortal fires lacked sufficient power. Creating a formidable Exotic Flame typically demanded mastery of numerous extraordinary techniques.

The All Creatures Fire Cauldron, however, contained hidden spells that offered another path. With access to sufficient fire-element Spirit Creatures from heaven and earth, one could cultivate powerful Exotic Flames through these ancient incantations.

Each Exotic Flame possessed unique properties, suitable for refining different materials. Yet without a sufficiently high-grade flame, attempting to refine powerful spiritual objects would prove futile.

Beyond enhancing one's strength, origin fluid served another crucial purpose—its energy could unlock the second, third, and even seventh levels of the Nine Flames Heavenly Fire Tower.

Even after opening these levels, origin fluid remained necessary to increase their potency.

The second level, for instance, contained a Spirit Spring. Immersion in its waters could enhance one's innate talents. However, Han Feng knew that a newly-opened second level had severe limitations—it likely couldn't elevate someone from Lower-class to Medium-class Aptitude.

To unlock greater potential, one first needed to upgrade the Spirit Spring itself. With sufficient origin fluid, the Spirit Spring could theoretically transform even an ordinary person into a heaven-defying existence.

Yet the energy requirements for such a feat were astronomical—beyond anything one could find in the entire Desolate Continent.

Han Feng set aside such lofty ambitions. His current level was too modest; the Nine Flames Heavenly Fire Tower had absorbed all his internal energy, leaving him below even Mortal-rank. Reaching the Spirit Spring's highest level seemed beyond his mortal lifespan.

For now, his focus remained on breaking through to Human Rank.

He stepped forward and reached out to touch the All Creatures Fire Cauldron. Its bronze surface radiated an ancient, primordial aura.

This cauldron, born within the greatest treasure of the Great Path, had existed for countless generations.

The moment his finger made contact, another torrent of knowledge flooded his mind.

Though less overwhelming than his previous experience, the volume of information remained staggering.

Han Feng gritted his teeth and endured, his lip bleeding from where he'd bitten it in concentration. Sweat beaded on his brow as blue veins stood out on his forehead.

His recently dried clothes became soaked anew with perspiration.

The old Han Feng might have collapsed from such an information surge, but his earlier ordeal had strengthened his willpower and mental fortitude. Though the strain was immense, he remained conscious.

Seven minutes later, he finally regained his composure.

"Fascinating. The Nine Flames And Strange Fire Art—the method for cultivating powerful Exotic Flame spells."

"Ten levels in total, with the first level serving as foundation. It can cultivate mortal fires without requiring natural Spirit Creatures' fire element."

"Only upon mastering the second level does one truly step into the realm of Exotic Flame."

"The Blue Luan Jade Fire comes next, followed by the Blue Tide Profound Flame at the third level."

"Incredible! The Blue Luan Jade Fire possesses such might that it can burn Vital Spirits! Does this mean it can refine and restore itself even against direct attacks from enemy Vital Spirits?"

"No, it can't be that simple. There must be limitations, though I won't know them until I reach the second level."

"Besides, only Mystic Rank warriors can manifest Vital Spirits. That realm remains far beyond my current reach."

Han Feng tempered his excitement. Though eager to begin cultivation, he knew patience was necessary.

He continued sifting through his newly acquired knowledge.

"Skyfire Seal? Skyfire Battle Body? Skyfire Battle Fist? Sky Fire Armor?"

"Such magnificent Martial Skills! Yet they all require breakthrough to Human Rank before cultivation can begin."

"What a pity!"

Han Feng shook his head, setting aside thoughts of these advanced techniques for now.

Back in his room, a sour odor suddenly assailed his nostrils.

"What's that stench? Wait... is that me? Must be from all that sweating while processing those memories. How embarrassing!"

Despite the late hour, Han Feng rose to wash himself. Though his status as young master should have warranted servants, his inability to cultivate Internal Strength had led the family to treat him as one with no future. They maintained only basic courtesy, providing no personal attendants.

After cleansing away the pungent odor, he returned to his room and assumed a cross-legged position on his bed.

"Now that the Nine Flames Heavenly Fire Tower has awakened, it no longer needs to absorb my Internal Strength. With my Lower-class Fourth-level Aptitude, I stand at the peak of Third Grade Lower-class. One night should yield significant Internal Strength cultivation."

He quietly practiced the Han family's basic techniques, successfully storing Internal Strength in his energy center.

Three years of training meant his mastery of the Basic Fist Technique, Basic Leg Technique, and Claw Condensation Technique would now yield formidable power.

His cultivation had progressed far beyond a novice's level, generating over ten times the Internal Strength of a beginner.

"Mortal-rank cultivation differs from Human Rank. Where Human Rank has twelve stars, Mortal-rank consists of Early, Mid, and Late Periods."

"In the Early Period, Internal Strength gradually accumulates until it causes one of the eight Main Bloodlines to resonate and break through, advancing the cultivator to Middle Period."

"Opening all eight Main Bloodlines leads to advanced Middle Period. Then comes condensing Internal Strength into True Qi and generating attributes to reach superior Late Period."

"Finally, opening all twelve meridians enables breakthrough to Human Rank!"

"After three years, I've mastered Early Period. At this rate, I should advance to Main Bloodline within a month."

"Mid Mortal-rank presents the greatest challenge and demands the most time."

"Once I've cultivated sufficient Internal Strength, I can begin the Art of Nine Flames and Strange Fire. Reaching First Layer will allow me to refine spiritual objects into origin fluid, easing my path to Mid Period."