Flame Burst Phoenix, Explosion Is an Art!

The Mini Fire Phoenix flapped its wings and flew into the distance.

There was a demonic wisp of Evil Fire in its eyes, forming its pupils and giving it a more lifelike air—dangerous yet alluring...

The Mini Fire Phoenix flew toward the distant mountain range, gradually disappearing among the layers of mountains. Even Lin Xiao could no longer see its trail and could only sense its location through some kind of connection.

"It should be about time, right?"

To test the power of the improved Flame Burst Technique, Lin Xiao had poured most of his Soul Power into it before finally shaping this Little Phoenix, which was constructed entirely from Ultimate Fire Attribute Soul Power.

He figured its power would be many times greater than when he had blown himself up before, so he naturally sent it to an uninhabited place far away from himself before detonating it.

Once he estimated that enough time had passed, Lin Xiao began controlling that wisp of Evil Fire, making its temperature continuously climb until it reached its peak—infinitely close to Ultimate Fire!

"Bang!"

A clap of thunder rang out across the open ground!

Because it was far away and blocked by the layers of mountains,

Lin Xiao only heard a single explosion. It was not as loud as the sound he had heard when he blew himself up before, so he naturally assumed the commotion was not very great.

Li Bo, who had been lying in the Rocking Chair with his eyes closed and resting, opened his eyes and looked at the sky. Puzzled, he said, "This damn weather can thunder too? How strange."

"Rumble~"

"Rumble~"

At that moment, continuous echoes came from the distant valley. They were the sounds of huge rocks rolling down from the mountaintop, long and resonant.

Li Bo was stunned and subconsciously said,

"Who's so damn inconsiderate that they blew up the mountain?"

Lin Xiao: "..."

He tried to lower his presence as much as possible.

But Li Bo still noticed him.

Because that head of Crimson Maple Color hair was simply too eye-catching!

In this vast white snowfield, it burned as fiercely as fire!

Li Bo said in astonishment,

"That inconsiderate person was you?!"

"Why did you blow up the mountain for no reason?"

"Wait!" Li Bo suddenly stood up and shook his head. In horror, he said, "Young Master Lin Xiao, how did you manage to blow up the mountain?!"

Lin Xiao fell silent.

Li Bo fell silent as well.

He knew Lin Xiao was extraordinary. After all, before leaving, the Ye Family Head and Poison Douluo had personally sought him out, earnestly instructing him and issuing veiled threats, making him promise to ensure Lin Xiao's safety.

Not a single hair on him could be harmed!

He also knew that Lin Xiao had already become a Soul Grandmaster at his age, which was truly astonishing.

But! Even if you were young and accomplished, even if you had extraordinary talent, even if the Ye Family Head and Poison Douluo treated you like a treasured possession... was it not a little excessive for a mere Soul Grandmaster to blow up a mountain peak?!

At the very least, it should take a Soul Ancestor, or even a Soul King, to accomplish something like this, right?!

The two stared at each other in silence.

After a long while, Lin Xiao finally said awkwardly,

"I didn't know this thing would be so powerful either."

A thousand bombs exploding consecutively truly could not compare to a thousand bombs stacked together and detonated at once! Lin Xiao could only be glad that he had sent the Mini Fire Phoenix far enough away before detonating it!

Otherwise, injuring himself while researching a Self-Created Soul Skill would have been utterly humiliating, wouldn't it?

"Young Master Lin Xiao, you have truly given me far too many surprises."

Li Bo's voice was filled with emotion.

What he really wanted to say was that Lin Xiao had given him more of a fright, but considering the Ye Family Head and Poison Douluo, he ultimately held his tongue and could only offer a kind reminder:

"Young Master Lin Xiao, the power of this Self-Created Soul Skill of yours is truly excessive. Even I couldn't withstand an instantaneous point-blank explosion. You must not research it without a powerful Soul Master accompanying you."

Lin Xiao obediently nodded.

But his heart was surging uncontrollably.

It worked!

The improved version of the Flame Burst Technique!

Xiao Huohuo's ultimate move had a resounding name: "Furious Fire Lotus."

Lin Xiao felt that his Flame Burst Technique should also have a resounding name—preferably one that was vivid and distinctive. What should he call it?

"Phoenix Furious Fire? Bah!"

"Phoenix Fire Lotus? Uh..."

"Let's just call it Flame Burst Phoenix."

Lin Xiao's improvement of the Flame Burst Technique did not mean the old version was no longer useful. On the contrary, the old version was actually far more practical than the new one.

That was because the new version was simply too powerful, aimed at killing people. But the atmosphere in the Soul Master World seemed fairly good these days, and ordinarily, things would not escalate to killing.

As for the old version...

Heh heh. During a fight, he could slam a fist into the opponent's face, or suddenly detonate it during close-quarters combat. Who could possibly see it coming?

Although its power was far inferior to the Flame Burst Phoenix, it was still not to be underestimated. It was more than enough to make an enemy lose their ability to fight.

Or he could pretend to be dead, then give the enemy a huge surprise when they came over to finish him off!

Lin Xiao could not help sighing emotionally.

"Explosion is an art!"

Li Bo watched Lin Xiao mutter to himself, unable to conceal his excitement, and shook his head slightly. For the first time, he felt that this assignment might not be a good one after all.

If something happened to this boy Lin Xiao, Li Cangsong's life might not be guaranteed either!

Sigh! He had seemed so well-behaved at first.

Who would have thought he was another Little Ancestor!

Li Cangsong could not help thinking of another Little Ancestor. She was about the same age as Lin Xiao and the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He had once taken a job looking after her, and that little girl, who was not even a Soul Master, had given his old bones quite a beating!

If Lin Xiao happened to run into that Little Devil Girl someday...

Heh, now that would be truly entertaining!

"Young Master Lin Xiao, it seems your Self-Created Soul Skill has been successfully developed?"

Li Cangsong said helplessly, "Then today..."

"Let's return early today!"

Lin Xiao hurriedly said,

"You've worked hard these past few days, Uncle Li!"

But Lin Xiao complained inwardly:

Uncle Li really knows how to ruin the mood. That Old Poisonous Thing Dugu Bo is much more interesting. If Old Poisonous Thing were the one accompanying me, he would probably be green with Jealousy right now!

He might even beg Lin Xiao to teach him the Poison Burst Technique!

The successful development of the Flame Burst Technique made Lin Xiao overjoyed. He felt that the pleasure it brought was far more interesting than those boring activities like visiting a Brothel! The beauty of explosions far surpassed that of women!

The Flame Burst Technique could still be developed further!

Afternoon.

Lin Xiao returned to the Shui Family together with Uncle Li.

There, he happened to see Shui Shengxiao had already returned.

"Uncle Shui!"

Lin Xiao called out, then asked,

"Did Bing'er's Second Soul Ring hunting go smoothly?"

Shui Shengxiao said cheerfully,

"Of course it did. The results surpassed all expectations!"

Lin Xiao was puzzled and was about to ask when Shui Bing'er came running over, lifting her skirt, and said happily,

"Brother Lin Xiao!"

"My Second Soul Skill is called Frost Assault. It's a domain-type Soul Skill with both amplification and control effects. Within the domain's range, my Soul Power recovery speed and attack power are doubled. At the same time, the frost invades the enemy's body, slowing them down and causing frostbite!"

After hearing this, Lin Xiao's expression turned strange.

He began thinking.

It seems... he could continue living off Bing'er's soft support?