Night shrouded the land, moonlight spilling across the lake. Yet no one appreciated such a beautiful sight; everyone by Moon Lake stared tensely at Xu Mingxi, who sat cross-legged on the ground.
After swallowing the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Xu Mingxi felt an inexplicable scorching heat rise from the deepest part of his body, gradually spreading through his limbs and bones.
It felt as though every part of his body was being seared by blazing flames. Intense pain swept through him, and Xu Mingxi gritted his teeth desperately, swallowing back the anguished howl threatening to burst from his throat.
The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower was an incomparably domineering Pure Yang Immortal Herb, while the Star Crown Martial Soul had never possessed any corresponding attribute. Forcing it to mutate now was far more difficult than Martial Soul Evolution.
The Sect Master and the others kept watch over their surroundings, but their eyes could not help drifting toward Xu Mingxi. His skin had been roasted bright red.
Xu Mingxi's entire body radiated scorching heat. With him at the center, the surrounding plants had already withered and died. Even the Fourth Elder, who stood closest to him, had no choice but to retreat farther away.
The group waited from night until day, then from day until night. Under the Sect Master's astonished gaze, specks of starlight came from all directions and gathered around Xu Mingxi.
His crimson skin gradually returned to its normal color, and his twisted expression softened into calmness. As the heat dissipated, Xu Mingxi slowly opened his eyes.
Golden light flashed. Xu Mingxi's originally black eyes turned gold—not sharp and overbearing, nor wild and tranquil, but filled with an imposing majesty.
The two pairs of golden eyes met. The Sun Flame Crow let out a cry, and dazzling golden-red light spread from