Venerable Tian Huo
Xiao Ming burrowed into the magma, where the intense heat and immense pressure surged from all directions, as if trying to crush him into a pulp.
However, as the Formless Flame surged from Xiao Ming's body, these external obstacles were immediately neutralized and could no longer affect him.
"This region truly lives up to its reputation as the birthplace of the Fallen Heart Flame. The temperature of the surface magma here is actually as high as the area where the Green Lotus Core Flame is located, and it will probably be even higher further down!"
As his body rapidly descended, Xiao Ming carefully sensed the temperature of the surrounding magma and drew the above conclusion.
Of course, for Xiao Ming, who now possesses the strength of Dou Zong, there is not much difference between the two, since neither can affect him.
In the vast, endless lava, all that could be seen was crimson, a deathly stillness. And in this crimson world, it was this deathly stillness that was most unbearable.
Fortunately, since Xiao Ming transmigrated, he has been living a monotonous and arduous cultivation life, so these things have had very little impact on him.
Following that summoning force, Xiao Ming descended for an unknown amount of time. He looked up, but all he saw was crimson. This monotonous visual landscape, if not for the Soul Imprint he had placed on the hilt of his sword on the cliff before entering the Xiao Ming, would likely have left him disoriented long ago. And in this Lava World, losing one's way would undoubtedly lead only to certain death.
Suddenly, the Formless Flame covering Xiao Ming's body shot out a beam of fire, which shone down on a dark red lava field not far below.
Suddenly, the magma began to slowly undulate, and then a transparent halo emitting a faint glow emerged from the magma vortex.
Because the aperture was transparent, it did not obstruct Xiao Ming's vision. Wherever his gaze fell, he saw a skeleton that had turned into Withered Bone. The skeleton emitted a faint glow, and a flame floated on the skeleton. The flame was completely transparent, as if it were invisible.
This Fallen Heart Flame was only the size of a head, and the temperature emanating from it was far less than that of the Fallen Heart Flame that Xiao Ming had just refined within his body.
Having once obtained a nascent-stage Heavenly Flames Flame, Xiao Ming understood that the Fallen Heart Flame before him was also in a nascent stage.
Of course, don't underestimate this Heavenly Flames just because it's only in its infancy. It is still Heavenly Flames, and the formation of Heavenly Flames is extremely difficult, requiring countless years of accumulation. This invisible fire, which doesn't look particularly fierce, has probably existed for quite some time. It also possesses all the functions that the Fallen Heart Flame should have.
"Finally found it."
Looking at the Heavenly Flames before him, Xiao Ming's eyes flashed with joy. Then, he moved swiftly and rushed into the circle of light.
As he passed through the light circle, a Soul Fluctuation seemed to sweep across him, but it retreated after sensing the Fallen Heart Flame, allowing Xiao Ming to successfully enter the light circle.
Landing on the ground not far from the skeleton, Xiao Ming retracted the Formless Flame on his body and turned his gaze to the Formless Flame the size of a human head. He did not act rashly, as the remnant soul of the Venerable Tian Huo had not yet emerged.
A moment later, a burst of white light suddenly erupted from the skeleton, slowly coalescing into a human shape. When the light dissipated, a clear human figure appeared before Xiao Ming's eyes.
The figure was dressed in a white robe, with snow-white hair and beard. His face was aged, and a faint glint of light flickered in his calm eyes. As soon as this illusory figure appeared, a faint pressure spread out.
"The Fallen Heart Flame? I didn't expect... it was still subdued by someone..." The illusory figure glanced at Xiao Ming, then slowly said, his voice carrying an indescribable meaning.
A calm smile appeared on Xiao Ming's face. He was not alarmed by the appearance of the figure. It was just a remnant soul and would not affect him much.
Xiao Ming cupped his hands and smiled, "I am Xiao Ming, greetings, senior!"
The illusory figure ignored Xiao Ming's polite words, stared at him for a moment, and then made a gesture with its hand.
His expression changed immediately. He had just tried to summon the Fallen Heart Flame, but Fallen Heart Flame did not respond to his summons. The figure, still not believing it, reached out and made another move.
"Senior, there's no need to try anymore. I do have some experience in Path of Fire Control. Perhaps you once refined this Fallen Heart Flame, but now that I have it under my control, you can no longer control it." Xiao Ming said calmly, looking at the Venerable Tian Huo expression had changed drastically.
Xiao Ming usually spends his time cultivating and refining medicine. In the art of medicine refining, fire control is of paramount importance. If Venerable Tian Huo can still control the Heavenly Flames he refines, then his status as Seven-Rank Alchemist would be a joke.
Upon hearing this, Venerable Tian Huo, still receiving no response from the Fallen Heart Flame, withdrew his hand, a hint of desolation flashing in his eyes, but his expression became even more solemn.
"I am unworthy of the title of senior. Young friend, you are truly a person of extraordinary talent. I, Yao Tian Huo, was indeed the previous master of this Fallen Heart Flame. Young friend, you are so young yet possess such strength, and your fire control technique is so powerful. I am truly ashamed!"
"Please forgive my actions just now, young friend. I had no intention of forcibly taking the Heavenly Flames. It's just that I haven't seen this Heavenly Flames that I once refined in a long time, so I was a little tempted."
"You know my current situation. Strictly speaking, I am already dead. My soul has long been worn away over the years. What you see now is just a trace of my soul's remnants, which cannot cause you any harm."
Xiao Ming nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "Hehe, senior, there's no need for further words. I can see that you're not in good condition right now. If you hand over this Fallen Heart Flame to me, I will take you away from this place, how about that?"
Although he could directly seize things now, Xiao Ming still preferred to trade with people like Yao Tianhuo. He would only resort to violence when dealing with people he disliked, such as those in the Black Corner Region.
Yao Tian Huo's smile remained unchanged, but a hint of sorrow lingered within it. He laughed, "That's naturally fair, but given my current soul state, even if I went out now, I'd only have another five or six years to live!"
"Well... I can repair your soul, senior. If the opportunity arises in the future, I could even help you forge another body!"
Xiao Ming said slowly, "Han Feng's soul is still in my hands, Body Refining Method is with Old Man Yao. When we trade the Soul Cultivation Technique, we can take it over together."
If we can refine a body for Venerable Tian Huo and give him a Fu Ling Azure Pill a type of medicinal pill) that he won in a lottery, which can restore most of the strength of Dou Zun, then he will essentially have a Dou Zun as a backer.