Azure Lotus Core Flame

That night, after Yu Xiaogang returned to the hotel, he went on a smashing spree.

"Han Yu is truly going too far. Relying on his little bit of strength, he actually wanted to lay hands on us."

After being brainwashed by him, Tang San naturally believed that Han Yu had just relied on his strength to force his teacher into a position where he could not defend himself.

"Teacher, without a Nuoding Academy graduation certificate, I'm afraid I won't be able to enroll at Shrek Academy." Tang San lowered his head, speaking with some frustration.

Yu Xiaogang sneered. "Little San, there's no need to care about the graduation certificate. Shrek Academy only accepts gifted students. There, they truly disregard one's background and look only at strength. A mere graduation certificate from a junior Soul Master Academy is not something you need to concern yourself with."

"Teacher, I plan to leave for Suotuo City in the next couple of days. Staying in Nuoding City is completely wasting time." Tang San spoke indignantly.

Yu Xiaogang thought for a moment, then said, "Little San, there are still more than two months until Shrek Academy begins. Now that your studies at Nuoding Academy are over, take Xiao Wu and relax for a while. Once I head to Shrek Academy, your cultivation will no longer be as easy as it was at Nuoding Academy."

"Teacher, you're going to Shrek Academy too?" Beyond his surprise, Tang San actually felt a little excited.

With his teacher's guidance, he believed he would soon surpass Han Yu.

Yu Xiaogang nodded with a smile. "That's right, Little San. Nuoding Academy is ultimately still too small for us. If I want to prove my theories, I must go to a better academy. As for certain matters, you'll learn about them after Shrek Academy opens."

"Alright, you and Xiao Wu should set out first. There are quite a few places worth visiting along the way, so go have some fun. I'll leave a few days later. I should arrive around two or three days after the academy opens."

Tang San nodded excitedly.

As he walked out of the hotel, it was time to seek out those who had already embarked on the Path to Death.

Mission complete. Tang San has been expelled from the academy by the host and can no longer graduate successfully. The reward is ready. Does the host wish to accept it?

Han Yu returned to his dormitory.

After making sure no one was around, especially Tang San, Han Yu accepted the reward.

Reward: one Azure Lotus Core Flame. The host may fuse it into his Martial Soul at will.

At the same time, a lotus-shaped azure flame instantly rose from Han Yu's left palm.

The Azure Lotus Core Flame was born deep within the earth. After undergoing countless refinements by the earth's fire, it gained sentience after ten years, took form after a hundred years, and became a lotus after a thousand years. Once fully matured, it took on an azure hue, with a cluster of azure fire emerging from the lotus core. It was called Azure Lotus Fire, also known as the Azure Lotus Core Flame. Its power was unfathomable. Near volcanic regions, it could even trigger volcanic eruptions, forming the destructive power of nature.

Looking at the "bare" flame in his palm, Han Yu felt a pang of regret.

If he had Earthfire Lotus Seeds and a lotus platform, his cultivation speed would be even faster.

However, once he absorbed this flame, his Soul Power would rise several more levels. Before obtaining his Sixth Soul Ring, he had no intention of absorbing any Heavenly Flames.

Taking out the Soul Tool he had seized as spoils, Han Yu stored the flame inside it.

Although the Heavenly Flame could burn everything inside a Soul Tool to ash, this Soul Tool was empty, and its grade was not low. There was no need to worry that the Heavenly Flame would burn and damage the space within.

"Before I leave, I should submit my resignation letter to the Dean. I should also pay Director Su a visit."

Tonight, Suotuo City was destined to be a sleepless night.

Tang San had been exceedingly ruthless. He poisoned everyone who had offended him and Yu Xiaogang.

The poison would not take their lives immediately. Instead, it would leave them conscious as they watched their bodies gradually turn into pus.

Late at night, Han Yu's door was pounded on. "Director Han, this is bad! Quite a few teachers in the academy have been poisoned!"

These past few days, Han Yu had not cultivated in order to suppress his strength.

Hearing the commotion outside, he hurriedly got up to investigate. "Teacher Huang, what happened?"

"Director Han, for some reason, quite a few teachers are suffering from unbearable abdominal pain." Teacher Huang looked deeply anxious.

"Where is Teacher Ye?" Han Yu noticed that Ye Lingling was not in her dormitory and quickly asked.

"Teacher Ye was called away by the Dean to save people. You should hurry over too. With the academy in such turmoil, I'm afraid all hell is about to break loose."

Han Yu nodded slightly.

On his way to the classroom, he made a simple analysis of the situation.

With so many people poisoned, it could not possibly have been an accident. There was a high chance someone had poisoned them. And in Nuoding City, Tang San seemed to be the only one who knew anything about poisons.

Before seeing the poisoned victims, Han Yu did not rush to draw a conclusion.

In a classroom, Pei Feng had settled all the poisoned teachers there for centralized treatment.

There was more than one Healing-Type Soul Master besides Ye Lingling. There was also Hu Fang, the Blue Silver Grass Soul Master whom Han Yu had guided onto the path of healing.

When Hu Fang saw Han Yu, he hurriedly greeted him. "Director Han."

"How is the situation?" Han Yu asked.

Hu Fang shook his head. "It's a mixed toxin. We don't know its composition. Relying solely on Soul Skills, we can barely keep the other teachers alive."

Ye Lingling nodded, her face pale.

When it came to treating poisons, only specialized detoxification Soul Skills were effective. Ye Lingling had never absorbed a similar Soul Ring, so she was powerless as well.

Han Yu frowned. Looking at the teachers groaning in agony on the sickbeds, he was now certain that Tang San was responsible.

He even dared to harm teachers who had taught him. He was a real-life version of The Farmer and the Snake.

"Dean, my flames may have a detoxifying effect. I want to give it a try. I'll let my flames enter their bodies and see whether they can burn away the toxins inside them." This was the only method Han Yu could think of at the moment.

The might of the Heavenly Flames went without saying. Now that he possessed the Burning Art's ability to control fire, removing toxins would naturally not be difficult.

Pei Feng had no better idea. After thinking it over, he agreed.

For Soul Masters without fire attributes, having flames enter their bodies was naturally something they strongly resisted.

Han Yu would not force them. The first people he chose were those whose skin had already ulcerated and who had fallen unconscious.

"Lingling, assist me. Keep healing Teacher Zhang at all times."

Ye Lingling understood and stood behind Han Yu in tacit coordination.

After helping Teacher Zhang sit up, Han Yu summoned a ball of colorless flame in his palm.

The Heart Flame swiftly entered his body, and Han Yu discovered the toxins in his blood.

This toxin traveled through the heart, circulating through the blood to poison the entire body.

"Director Han, have you found anything?" Pei Feng asked hurriedly.

"Dean, leave it to me."

The Fallen Heart Flame attached itself to Teacher Zhang's heart, constantly purifying the blood within his body.

A few minutes later, Teacher Zhang spat out a mouthful of foul blood and successfully escaped danger.

"It worked!" Pei Feng rejoiced. He hurriedly grabbed Han Yu's hand and begged him to save the other teachers.

Han Yu did not refuse, but he began with the most seriously ill.

It was worth mentioning that the Gatekeeper was an ordinary person. Even with Ye Lingling continuously treating him, she could not save his life.