Demanding the Sea Heart Flame, Han Feng Backs Down

With a mixture of unease and anticipation, Han Feng watched the young figure in the chair speak slowly. "I want the Heavenly Flame in your possession—the Sea Heart Flame."

Hun Cang did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

The moment he finished speaking, he saw the smile on Han Feng's face stiffen, the corner of his eye twitching slightly.

Protector Xuan raised his head, his face filled with shock and surprise.

The Hall Master had summoned Han Feng here for the Heavenly Flame on his person?

Would he be willing to hand it over?

With doubts in his heart, Protector Xuan turned to look at Han Feng.

At this moment, the smile on the latter's face gradually vanished, replaced by solemnity.

Han Feng looked at Hun Cang and forced a very strained smile. "Hall Master, you must be joking. I heard that you are also an alchemist, so surely you understand how important a Heavenly Flame is to an alchemist, don't you?"

"Do I look like I'm joking with you?" Hun Cang remained expressionless as his index finger rhythmically tapped against the armrest, producing crisp tapping sounds.

Within the silent hall, the sound was no different from a death knell, striking Han Feng's heart again and again.

The smile on his face twitched once more. He clenched his fists tightly and said, "My lord, I went through countless hardships to obtain this Sea Heart Flame."

Hun Cang said blandly, "What does that have to do with me?"

As soon as those words fell, Protector Xuan could not help gritting his back teeth as he sighed inwardly. As expected of Young Master Cang—he truly did not consider anyone else's feelings when he spoke.

However, compared to the others in the Hun Clan, Young Master Cang was already rather kind. Otherwise, if he wanted to take Han Feng's Sea Heart Flame, he would not have wasted so many words. He would have simply acted directly.

Could Han Feng possibly have the strength to retaliate against the Hun Clan?

Han Feng took a deep breath and said helplessly, "What you say is reasonable, my lord."

After speaking, Han Feng formed hand seals with both hands. A wisp of fire emerged from within his body, slowly seeping out and hovering before him.

The instant the flame appeared, the temperature within the hall rose rapidly.

Protector Xuan and Hun Xiaoqiang moved in front of Hun Cang at the same time, taking up defensive stances.

"No need." Hun Cang's voice came from behind them. The two froze for a moment, exchanged glances, and silently retreated to either side.

Hun Cang looked calmly at Han Feng. Based on his impression of Han Feng from the book, he knew very well that this man was not the type to act on impulse. Even after being forced like this, he would choose to endure first, waiting for an opportunity in the future to bite back.

However, given Han Feng's status, it would likely be difficult for him to get what he wanted.

"My lord, this is the Sea Heart Flame." Han Feng's gaze swept over the blue flame with deep reluctance. Then he knelt on the ground and spoke respectfully.

Hun Cang curled a finger, and the Sea Heart Flame was drawn toward him by some force. After giving it a glance, he looked down at Han Feng on the floor and said, "You may leave."

"Yes, thank you, my lord, for sparing my life." Han Feng did not dare hesitate. Rising to his feet with his head lowered, he backed out of the hall, immediately formed Dou Qi wings, and soared into the sky.

Compared to before, his cultivation, which had nearly reached the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, had already dropped several levels and was still continuously declining.

Damn it, I have to find other flames as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Burning Art's rank will fall back to the lowest level... The thought flashed through Han Feng's mind, but he did not turn back to look at Soul Hall.

Having dealt with Soul Hall before, Han Feng knew full well that these people were especially interested in souls, particularly the souls of alchemists.

Because alchemists possessed stronger souls than ordinary people, he did not dare linger, afraid that the young man might change his mind.

This is going too far. Don't let me run into you again someday!

Thinking of Hun Cang, the hatred in Han Feng's eyes nearly materialized. Even his teeth were clenched tightly, and his face twisted in rage.

Inside the hall.

Hun Xuan and Hun Xiaoqiang were still looking toward the hall entrance. After hesitating for two seconds, Protector Xuan said, "Hall Master, shall this subordinate go and kill him?"

"No need," Hun Cang said blandly.

Protector Xuan hesitated before speaking again. "Hall Master, Han Feng has a faction called the Black Alliance in the Black Corner Region. If we let him..."

"I said there's no need." Hun Cang emphasized it again.

Protector Xuan immediately did not dare say another word.

"You may return first. Protector Xuan, I am very satisfied with what you handled this time. When there is a chance to return to the clan, I will put in a good word for you." Hun Cang added as he watched Hun Xuan walk toward the exit.

Hun Xuan was overjoyed. He turned around and hurriedly thanked him. "Serving you is this subordinate's duty."

Damn it, he actually got ahead of me. I was clearly the first to come into contact with my lord! Seeing this, Hun Xiaoqiang felt somewhat jealous.

If the Hall Master put in a few good words for him before the clan chief, would his strength and status not rise quickly?

No, it's just a Heavenly Flame. I'll work hard to search for one in the future too!

Hun Xiaoqiang made up his mind.

After returning to his room, Hun Cang sealed the Sea Heart Flame away just as he had done with the Green Lotus Core Flame.

"Once I obtain Yao Chen's Bone Spirit Cold Flame, I'll have three Heavenly Flames." Looking at the two Heavenly Flames of different colors, Hun Cang's lips curved into a smile.

This was the advantage of foresight. Back then, Xiao Yan had needed three years just to obtain his first Heavenly Flame.

And how long had he taken?

Now that he had obtained two Heavenly Flames, the third would soon be in his hands as well.

"I didn't expect Han Feng to be this decisive." Recalling the scene from earlier, Hun Cang could not help but sigh. He had thought he would need to scare him a little more.

Hun Cang paid no heed to Protector Xuan's warning. What waves could a mere Han Feng possibly stir up? The Hun Clan stood behind him.

If not for his concern that some unforeseen accident might cause the plot to progress too quickly, killing Han Feng would have been nothing more than a single word from him.

Still, it was not much of a problem. He had his Second Brother. Once he settled matters with the Misty Cloud Sect and Nalan Yanran, the task of killing Han Feng could be handed over to him.

Young people should not be allowed to live too comfortably.

"I wonder how far Xiao Yan has gotten in his training?" Having not seen Xiao Yan for some time, Hun Cang found that he actually missed him a little. "I haven't interfered too much, so he should still be developing normally according to the plot. That way, I won't have to worry about my cheap father receiving word in advance and obtaining the half-finished Emperor Pill."

Hun Cang then began thinking about Jia Nan Academy and muttered, "Xiao Mei and the others should have arrived by now. I should find an opportunity to make a trip there as well."

According to the method of converting one's cultivation technique, after cultivating the Zhen Fen Jue, even with the enhancement of three Heavenly Flames, Hun Cang's strength would inevitably suffer a sharp, cliff-like drop.

At that time, he might be able to use Xiao Yu and the others to find a way to slip into Jia Nan Academy as a student. Then, if he could infiltrate the Inner Academy as well, he would have a chance to openly come into contact with the Falling Heart Flame.

"I can't be too hasty, either. The Falling Heart Flame possesses considerable strength. Even Han Feng, a half-step Dou Zong with the Sea Heart Flame, suffered against it. I should at least recover my strength to the Dou Wang or Dou Emperor level before considering any action. After that, I can think about going to Fen Yan Valley and the Pill Pagoda, and after that..."