Chapter 135: The Fallen Heart Flame's Miracle Drug

Xiao Yan wasn't blindly groping in the dark when it came to developing new Heavenly Flames. He had a clear direction based on his current circumstances.

The condensation process for the Beast Spirit Flame was nearing completion. All it needed was an additional boost from the Purple Flame of a sixth-rank Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.

With Xiao Yan's emergence, new methods for creating Heavenly Flames had also surfaced.

Aside from those born naturally between heaven and earth, Xiao Yan could now comprehend and condense them himself. However, Heavenly Flames born this way were initially weak and required extensive nurturing.

The other method was similar to how he had cultivated the Beast Spirit Flame—by using supplementary materials. Heavenly Flames created this way possessed terrifying power from the very beginning.

Their strength depended heavily on the quality and quantity of the materials used.

After flying for a while, Xiao Yan casually dispelled the spatial seal Elder Yao had left over the valley before descending to the ground.

"The Beast Spirit Flame doesn't need much more attention. Instead, the Fallen Heart Flame, the Bone Chilling Flame, and…"

His gaze fell on the lush green grass covering the ground, and his expression unconsciously turned solemn.

"…and the Life Devouring Flame will require more effort."

Time passed swiftly, and having witnessed the cycle of seasons countless times, Xiao Yan had inadvertently gleaned insights into the essence of life's growth—something that resonated deeply with the Life Devouring Flame.

The Life Devouring Flame, ranked fifth on the Heavenly Flame List, was a liquid-like green flame.

When this green liquid fire spread, layers of mist would rise, exuding an awe-inspiring vitality.

Unlike most Heavenly Flames, the Life Devouring Flame wasn't renowned for its destructive power. What made it famous was its immense life force.

It was said that if one scattered this flame and tossed medicinal seeds into it, the seeds would sprout and grow rapidly.

In other words, with this flame, one wouldn't need to worry about searching for medicinal herbs. As long as they had enough seeds, they could obtain an endless supply of the herbs they desired—truly miraculous.

Moreover, the Life Devouring Flame was also known as the Longevity Flame. Those who obtained it would enjoy lifespans rivaling even those of long-lived magical beasts.

The only drawback was that this flame wasn't suited for combat, offering minimal enhancement to fighting prowess.

According to some ancient texts in Elder Yao's collection, the Life Devouring Flame possessed remarkably high intelligence once fully formed.

Normally, it wouldn't appear in its flame form. Instead, it would transform into various medicinal herbs and quietly take root in the soil.

At times, even if someone walked right past it, they wouldn't be able to recognize it. Only those with great fortune could chance upon it and pluck it from the earth.

Among the Heavenly Flames Xiao Yan planned to research next, the Life Devouring Flame would be the most challenging.

Sitting cross-legged beneath the waterfall, Xiao Yan cleared his mind and meditated for a while before finally deciding, "I'll start with the lower-ranked Fallen Heart Flame. The Bone Chilling Flame will be easier with the help of Ice Spirit Cold Spring."

Mentioning the so-called "cultivation cheat," the Fallen Heart Flame, inevitably reminded Xiao Yan of the sultry dance Ya Fei had performed that night. Her enchanting, curvaceous figure still made his heart race when he thought about it.

However, the two were too familiar with each other, making it difficult to achieve the desired heart-flame tempering effect.

Moreover, the quality of his Dou Qi was already extraordinary. A Fallen Heart Flame born from mere comprehension likely wouldn't have much impact initially.

"Heart flame, heart flame…" Muttering to himself, Xiao Yan suddenly raised his head, a peculiar smile forming on his lips. "I'll have to take an unorthodox approach—refining a vitality-boosting medicine. That'll be far more effective than relying on Ya Fei."

Without delay, Xiao Yan retrieved his cauldron and reviewed several similar pill formulas, extracting their essence while discarding the dross.

Though there were twenty or thirty formulas in total, they were nothing to Xiao Yan, now a sixth-tier alchemist.

After a quick glance, he could identify the key ingredients from the vast array of medicinal herbs at his disposal.

[You deduce based on multiple formulas that stimulate innate desires. You have an epiphany. You comprehend the Fallen Heart Flame Miracle Drug.]

[Fallen Heart Flame Miracle Drug: A supplementary pill that induces a sensation of being burned by flames upon consumption. Even Dou Zong experts struggle to resist its effects.]

With a clear plan, Xiao Yan swiftly gathered the necessary herbs. Flicking his finger, he sent a wisp of flame into the cauldron and began refining with meticulous precision.

Given its highly specialized and short-lived effects—lasting only two or three hours—the Fallen Heart Flame Miracle Drug was classified as only fifth-tier.

Refining it was far easier than sixth-tier pills like the Huangji Pill or the Dou Zong Breakthrough Pill. In no time, Xiao Yan succeeded.

Examining the powdered contents of the jade vial, Xiao Yan sampled a tiny amount.

In that instant, it felt as if molten lava was surging through his veins. The Dou Qi he had painstakingly cultivated seemed to fail him entirely, rendering his Heavenly Flames useless.

The effects came swiftly but faded just as quickly.

After exhaling several hot breaths, Xiao Yan felt the scorching sensation cool abruptly.

"It works." Xiao Yan grinned at the powder in his hand. "And the taste isn't bad either."

With that, he casually thrust his palm toward the pool beneath the waterfall. A deafening explosion followed, churning the water violently and sending a towering wave crashing upward. Amid the turbulent waters, the silhouettes of countless salmon could be seen.

Xiao Yan caught a few plump salmon, started a campfire, and began roasting them slowly.

As dusk fell and a gentle breeze blew, Xiao Yan felt as if he had returned to his college days, barbecuing with his dormmates.

Back then, he had been a master at grilling meat, fish, and even lamb kidneys.

But after years of living as a young master, he had grown rusty in the culinary arts.

After roasting for a few minutes, inspiration struck.

[With your exquisite flame control as the foundation, you have an epiphany. You comprehend the Ultimate Grilling Technique.]

[Ultimate Grilling Technique: Precise control of flame temperature and cooking duration, ensuring food is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and irresistibly aromatic.]

If those conservative alchemists learned that Xiao Yan—a sixth-tier alchemist—was using his flame control to grill fish and would later barbecue skewers, they'd probably die of rage.

With the Ultimate Grilling Technique and the Fallen Heart Flame Miracle Drug, the aroma of the roasted fish soon permeated the air, lingering enticingly.

Fortunately, thanks to Elder Yao's spatial seal having protected the valley for over two years, the nearby magical beasts were wary of the area, leaving it peaceful.

However, about a hundred miles away, a woman paused mid-flight, her expression one of surprise. "What an incredible smell! This deep in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, there's someone else here?"

This woman was none other than the rarely seen female Dou Huang powerhouse of the Jia Ma Empire—Yun Yun, the sect master of the Yunlan Sect.

(End of Chapter)

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