Flame Alliance

Buzz!

On top of a huge boulder, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged as motionless as an old monk in meditation. A faint radiance bloomed from his chest, where ancient patterns seemed to be converging into the image of a dragon and elephant.

However, the light patterns were forming far too slowly. To condense the Dragon Elephant Spirit, he would likely need at least a month.

Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and came up with a way to improve the efficiency.

With a sweep of his hand, he took out all the Spirit Stones and piled them around himself. Borrowing the power contained within the Spirit Stones would further increase the concentration of spiritual energy.

Of course, these Spirit Stones were merely supplementary. The most important part was the next step. His hands rapidly formed seals as he activated the Heaven Swallowing Creation Art. The black hole within his dantian erupted with terrifying suction.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In an instant, all the spiritual energy in the outskirts of Dragon Fall Ravine was drawn over in an endless stream. At the same time, the Spirit Stones piled around him were swiftly drained of their spiritual power, turning into heaps of powdery debris.

Sure enough, bolstered by the Heaven Swallowing Creation Art, waves of immense power continuously gathered and rapidly flowed into Lu Changsheng's chest.

Across his chest, strands of light patterns crisscrossed one another. The lights continued tracing their outlines, and before long, they formed two distinct images.

Roar!

A soaring dragon's cry and a deep elephant's trumpet rang from Lu Changsheng's chest. Two golden patterns appeared there—the Dragon Elephant Spirit!

The true dragon was mighty and domineering, while the sacred elephant was auspicious and holy. The spirits of the two divine beasts condensed upon his chest. These Dragon Elephant Spirits were not lifeless objects; they coiled there, their majestic eyes even blinking faintly.

They even continued swimming across his chest.

"Success! I finally condensed the Dragon Elephant Spirit!"

Lu Changsheng lowered his head for a look, and a smile immediately appeared at the corner of his lips.

At that moment, he could clearly sense the astonishing divine power contained within the Dragon Elephant Spirit on his chest!

So long as he activated it, the power of the dragon and elephant would awaken, causing his strength to surge dramatically for a short time.

"Let me see just how powerful this Dragon Elephant Spirit is..."

After speaking, Lu Changsheng clenched both fists. The Dragon Elephant Spirit on his chest activated, and an indescribable force immediately surged from his chest into his body.

Boom!

Lu Changsheng rose to his feet. Dazzling golden light burst from his body as his physique rapidly expanded. Veins bulging with explosive power filled his arms, as though boundless divine strength coursed through his entire body!

"What domineering power!"

Lu Changsheng was secretly shocked.

At that moment, he resembled a god of war. Even the blood in his body began to boil. Golden light enveloped him from head to toe, and his clenched fists brimmed with terrifying power.

Boom!

Lu Changsheng threw a punch.

Roar!

As this punch blasted forth, it was accompanied by the roars of a dragon and elephant. Its terrifying fist force shattered the air, causing explosive cracks to ring out. Then, with a thunderous crash, a massive boulder over thirty meters tall was reduced to dust!

"It's actually this strong?!"

Lu Changsheng was dumbfounded.

The power of that punch was likely enough to instantly kill someone at the ninth level of the Core Condensation Realm!

"This Dragon Elephant Golden Body Art truly deserves to be called a Black-tier Martial Art!"

Lu Changsheng was overjoyed.

However, he had not yet fully succeeded in cultivating it. After condensing the Dragon Elephant Spirit, he still needed to condense the Golden Body before the art could be considered truly complete.

When the time came, combining the Dragon Elephant Spirit with the power of the Dragon Elephant Golden Body, then unleashing the Dragon Elephant Divine Fist, would result in exceedingly terrifying power!

Without delay, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged again, calm and composed. Following the instructions in the scripture, his hands formed one complex seal after another as he began condensing the Golden Body...

Lingxiao Sect, Flame Alliance headquarters.

The Flame Alliance was a small faction among Lingxiao Sect's Outer Disciples and possessed no small degree of prestige there.

The Flame Alliance had been founded by Liu Yan, who ranked fiftieth on the Outer Disciples Ranking.

Liu Yan was considered a genius among all the Outer Disciples. At only twenty years old, he had already broken through to the Divine Palace Realm.

At that moment, seated in the Head Seat was a red-haired youth, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"Brother, you have to seek justice for me! This is the first time I've ever been beaten so badly in the Outer Sect!"

Liu Qingqing sobbed.

At that moment, her face was swollen beyond recognition, and a deep bloody handprint marked her left cheek.

"Who was it?! Who dared bully my sister, Liu Yan's sister, and strike with such viciousness?!"

Fury blazed in Liu Yan's eyes.

"Alliance Leader, I have already investigated that brat's background. His name is Lu Changsheng. He was once known as the number one piece of trash among the Outer Disciples, having cultivated for more than a decade while remaining at the Qi Condensation Realm."

"However, no one knows what stroke of fortune he recently obtained. His strength suddenly skyrocketed, and he was even promoted to an Outer Disciple!"

A Flame Alliance disciple said.

"A piece of trash actually dared lay such a vicious hand on my sister? Didn't you report my name?"

Liu Yan's gaze was as sharp as a blade.

"Alliance Leader, we already announced your illustrious name. Yet Lu Changsheng said that the Flame Alliance Leader was nothing, and that even if Liu Yan came in person, he would not be afraid!"

The Flame Alliance disciple added fuel to the fire as he spoke.

"Hmph! A piece of trash actually dared spout such wild words!"

After hearing this, Liu Yan became even more furious. He was, after all, one of the top fifty experts on the Outer Disciples Ranking, yet a piece of trash dared belittle him like this.

He truly did not know whether he was dead or alive!

"Alliance Leader, that brat also has quite a few treasures on him. He even has a Purple Crystal Thunderwing Lion cub!"

The red-robed disciple added.

"Oh?"

At these words, a trace of greed appeared in Liu Yan's eyes.

The Purple Crystal Thunderwing Lion was an exceedingly rare and wondrous demonic beast. Once it grew up, it would be anything but ordinary. He was also very interested in that Lion Cub.

"How strong is that brat?"

Liu Yan asked in a low voice.

"The eighth level of the Core Condensation Realm!"

A disciple hurriedly replied.

"The eighth level of the Core Condensation Realm? With that little skill, he dared provoke my Flame Alliance? What a fool who does not know whether he is dead or alive!"

Liu Yan said disdainfully.

He had entered the Divine Palace Realm a year ago. A mere eighth level of the Core Condensation Realm was not even worth a dog before him; with a lift of his hand, he could suppress him!

"Alliance Leader, we have already found out that the brat is currently cultivating inside Dragon Fall Ravine!"

The disciple continued.

"Oh? Since that is the case, then I will let him know that I, Liu Yan, am someone he cannot afford to provoke! Before all the disciples, I will viciously grind him beneath my feet and let him learn the consequences of offending me, Liu Yan!"

Liu Yan said with a sinister gaze.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingqing's eyes filled with anticipation, and a cold smile curled across her lips. Lu Changsheng, Lu Changsheng, your day of death is almost here. I will make you understand the price of bullying this young lady...