Gu Kehan had previously been resolute, unwilling to wade into this muddy water. Now, however, his thoughts had begun to waver.
Partly because of that legend, and partly because of Fan Lang's strength.
Being able to subdue and refine the Lightning Tribulation True Fire, even without any legend involved, was enough to prove that Fan Lang was extraordinary—a truly peerless figure.
Gu Kehan wavered back and forth, beginning to consider sending troops to help Fan Lang.
Besides the local Ancient Clan members, others were also watching what was happening here. Some rejoiced, while others worried.
Several Mystic Saints from Flame Dragon Academy were present here.
They had been unable to help before; going up would have meant certain death. But now, they could at least help spread the good news and relay it to the Heavenly Gifted Pill Saint.
The Heavenly Gifted Pill Saint was far away on the Soaring Dragon Continent. Upon hearing the news, he was invigorated and overjoyed.
"Good, good, good! Fan Lang has never disappointed me. He's still as formidable as ever, even able to refine the Lightning Tribulation True Fire. This is good news for him, and good news for Flame Dragon Academy as well!" said the Heavenly Gifted Pill Saint happily.
Those Holy Sons, however, were not nearly so pleased. Quite the opposite—they could not accept this result.
"Fan Lang actually succeeded!"
"Even the great Sage Emperor failed to refine the Lightning Tribulation True Fire. Why could he succeed?"
"No, that's impossible. Something must have gone wrong."
"Fan Lang has obtained the Lightning Tribulation True Fire, so his strength will surely soar. He will become an even greater threat to the Holy Light Continent."
"If we'd known this would happen, we never should have given him the chance to refine it!"
"We must kill