Xiao Yan had remained unconscious for three full days.
Over those three days, the faint thread of Dragon Phoenix Balance Power within his body worked like the most meticulous craftsman, continuously repairing the meridians damaged in battle while subtly strengthening his physical body. The drop of Chaos Blood Essence left behind by Xiao Chen had not been fully consumed either. Instead, it had settled deep within his bloodline, continually nourishing his foundation.
When he opened his eyes again, he felt strength coursing through his entire body. Not only had his injuries completely healed, but his cultivation had thoroughly stabilized at the peak of the four-star Dou Emperor level, just one step away from five stars! What delighted him even more was that his perception and control of flames seemed to have entered an entirely new realm.
With a thought, the Green Lotus Core Flame and the heart flame power of the Fallen Heart Flame appeared together above his palm. This time, the two flames were no longer as clearly divided and faintly repulsive as before. Instead, they resembled intertwining vines, wrapping around one another and resonating as they released a more harmonious yet more powerful fluctuation.
"It seems this brush with death brought tremendous gains," Yao Lao said approvingly. "Your control over flames has already surpassed that of alchemists at the same level. Even some Seven-rank Alchemists might not compare to you. The prototype of the Dragon Phoenix Nirvana Fire Lotus has already pointed out an entirely new path for you. However, this move consumes far too much energy. Do not use it lightly unless your life is at stake."
Xiao Yan nodded. Naturally, he understood. He recalled the state of mind and method he had employed when condensing that four-colored fire lotus at the end. It had been an