Chapter 22: Successful Cultivation, Devouring the Purple Flame!

At this moment, even Yao Lao couldn't hide his excitement upon seeing the purple flame Lin Yan had taken out.

However, it wasn't because this flame was particularly rare or prestigious.

It was because he saw the possibility of Flame Mantra evolving!

Unable to suppress his curiosity, Yao Lao immediately asked,

"Little friend, where did you obtain this?"

Lin Yan didn't hide anything and answered straightforwardly,

"I got it from the "ability"."

Yao Lao was momentarily disappointed.

"I see… I had hoped it came from this world."

But he quickly reconsidered—if Lin Yan could acquire Beast Flames from the system, didn't that mean he might also be able to obtain Heavenly Flames in the future?

Thinking from that perspective, it seemed Lin Yan's chances of acquiring a Heavenly Flame had actually increased.

With this realization, Yao Lao's previous disappointment disappeared, and he smiled warmly at Lin Yan.

"That is truly wonderful, little friend."

"You may have obtained a Beast Flame for now, but in the future, you may very well obtain a Heavenly Flame. And if you do, the benefits to your cultivation will be immeasurable."

Lin Yan nodded in response.

Then, Yao Lao turned to him and asked,

"By the way, little friend, how do you plan to handle this Beast Flame?"

Lin Yan answered without hesitation,

"Senior Yao, I plan to devour it using Flame Mantra."

"Even though it's only a Beast Flame, Flame Mantra is still at a low level right now. Absorbing it will provide at least some improvement."

"More importantly, I don't have a Heavenly Flame yet. So, compared to using soul power to create Yuan Flame, this Beast Flame is obviously a better alternative. Whether for battle or alchemy, it will be much more useful."

He explained his reasoning in detail.

Although this was his first time practicing Flame Mantra, having read Battle Through the Heavens, Lin Yan was already familiar with its evolution process.

With that knowledge, he was able to devise a structured plan for its progression.

"Hmm, that makes a lot of sense."

"This is indeed a good approach."

Yao Lao nodded approvingly.

Then, after glancing at the flame in Lin Yan's hand, he continued,

"In that case, let's begin preparing for the process of devouring the Beast Flame."

"Although it's not a Heavenly Flame, Beast Flames are still not something a human body can easily endure. To absorb it, you'll need the assistance of medicinal pills."

"Moreover… little friend, this Beast Flame of yours is still too weak."

"If you want to use it to enhance Flame Mantra, it would be best to refine it into a core flame seed first. You'll need to temper it with your Yuan Power over time, allowing it to grow stronger. Once it reaches a certain level, you can then use medicinal pills and Flame Mantra to devour it completely."

As expected of Yao Lao—

The moment he heard Lin Yan's plan, he immediately devised a comprehensive strategy.

He even provided the pill recipe. As long as Lin Yan gathered the necessary ingredients, Yao Lao could refine the medicine himself.

But for now, the priority was cultivating the Beast Flame.

"Alright, we'll do as Senior Yao suggests."

Lin Yan nodded in agreement.

Yao Lao then reached out and tapped Lin Yan's forehead.

As a surge of information flooded his mind, Lin Yan carefully processed it before narrowing his eyes and sitting cross-legged.

"First, create a small space within the Qi vortex to contain the Purple Flame."

"Once the space is formed, extract a strand of flame from the Purple Flame and wrap it with Yuan Power before guiding it inside..."

"Finally, fully absorb it."

Yao Lao continuously reminded Lin Yan of the steps, while Lin Yan followed the instructions emerging in his mind, executing each step carefully.

Before long, the core flame seed was successfully refined.

"It's done! This fire is now mine!"

Lin Yan reopened his eyes and casually manipulated the Purple Flame, making it shift and transform like a mere toy in his palm.

He could now feel a deep connection between himself and the flame, allowing him to control it with ease.

"Not bad."

Yao Lao nodded approvingly.

However, he quickly added a reminder,

"Although your Beast Flame is now under your control, it is still weak. You'll need to temper it with your Yuan Power."

"Otherwise, it won't be powerful enough for battle or alchemy."

Lin Yan nodded in understanding and immediately began using his Yuan Power to refine and strengthen the Purple Flame.

This process was not something that could be completed in a day or two.

Thus, Lin Yan remained secluded in his room, tempering the flame with his Yuan Power for seven full days.

After seven days, Lin Yan stepped into the backyard and summoned the Purple Flame.

At this moment, the flame was clearly much stronger than before.

Upon being summoned, the Purple Flame hovered above Lin Yan's palm. Its intense heat radiated outward, resembling a miniature sun.

Clenching his fist, Lin Yan allowed the purple fire to envelop his entire arm. Then, he swung his fist downward.

The terrifying heat, combined with immense force, smashed into the ground.

A deafening sound erupted, and an obvious crack spread outward from the point of impact. The crack continued to spread for quite some time before finally stopping.

"So powerful! With this Purple Flame, my combat abilities have reached a whole new level!" Lin Yan's eyes sparkled with excitement as he spoke.

"Hehe, little friend, you should look forward to obtaining a Heavenly Flame in the future. Once you do, you'll realize that compared to a Heavenly Flame, this Beast Flame is nothing more than child's play."

Yao Lao chuckled as he spoke.

Then, he added,

"However, the current strength of the Purple Flame is approaching the limits of what you can control. I suggest you prepare to devour it using Flame Mantra."

Lin Yan nodded at Yao Lao's suggestion.

"I'll trouble Senior Yao, then."

Yao Lao chuckled, "It's nothing."

Without delay, he summoned his alchemy cauldron and began refining medicine.

The process required quite a few ingredients, most of which were Tier 2 medicinal herbs.

A few days ago, Lin Yan had exchanged his clan competition rewards for money, intending to buy medicinal ingredients. However, when Lin Zhentian learned of his needs, he directly gave Lin Yan twice the amount he asked for, even telling him to ask for more if necessary.

As a result, after purchasing all the required ingredients, Lin Yan still had a large sum of money left.

"Let's begin."

Yao Lao swiftly tossed the medicinal ingredients into the cauldron.

As a master alchemist, refining pills at this level was effortless for him.

Even though Tier 2 pills required a large number of ingredients, Yao Lao casually threw them in and began refining. Before long, the pills were successfully completed.

Looking at the radiant pills, Yao Lao smiled faintly and handed them to Lin Yan.

"Little friend, the pills are ready, and the fire has been tempered."

"Now, it's time for you to devour the flame."