Heavenly Flame Scheme

The next morning, the first faint rays of dawn filtered through the intricately carved window lattice, gently falling upon the luxurious bedroom on the top floor of the Mietel Auction House, a room filled with a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Mo Lin stirred leisurely. The surging Fighting Energy of a Five Star Great Fighter within him circulated spontaneously, bringing an unprecedented sense of power and control.

He turned his head slightly, his gaze falling upon Ya Fei's sleeping face beside him on the pillow.

The morning light outlined her serene sleeping visage, stripping away her usual shrewdness and allure, revealing a rare hint of innocent charm and soft beauty.

Her long eyelashes drooped like butterfly wings, casting faint shadows beneath her eyelids.

Beneath her perfectly sculpted nose, her full, red lips parted slightly, her breathing even.

The brocade quilt slipped down to her shoulders, revealing a expanse of fair, delicate skin and a breathtakingly proud curve, which gleamed like jade in the morning light.

Looking at this vibrant and alluring scene, a satisfied and pleased smile curved Mo Lin's lips.

He greatly admired Ya Fei's mature, enchanting beauty, her captivating charm, especially her voluptuous and perfectly proportioned figure, which always stirred his heart.

Last night's passionate union of spirit and desire had not only allowed his cultivation to break through but had also brought him immense satisfaction, both physically and mentally.

"Hmph, look at you, you pathetic wretch! You're practically drooling!" The Ice Emperor's signature, slightly sour and haughty voice immediately rang out in his sea of consciousness, clearly having "witnessed" Mo Lin's inner thoughts the entire time.

"It's just a woman with a good figure! Haven't you had enough of looking last night? When this Emperor roamed the Extreme North, I saw countless beautiful Soul Beasts..."

Mo Lin chuckled inwardly, too lazy to bother with the Ice Emperor's teasing.

He carefully got out of bed, not wanting to disturb Ya Fei's sweet dreams, and walked to the window, stretching his limbs in the morning light, feeling the power surging within him.

A Five Star Great Fighter was considered a minor powerhouse in the Jia Ma Empire. But this was far from enough!

His goal was the most destructive and creative power in heaven and earth – the Heavenly Flame!

And his next destination was the Tagor Desert, to subdue the Green Lotus Core Flame!

The thought of the Heavenly Flame caused Mo Lin's pleased smile to slightly recede, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly.

As his cultivation advanced, the stringent conditions required to absorb a Heavenly Flame became clearer in his mind.

"Brat, thinking about important matters now?" the Ice Emperor's voice sounded again, this time with less teasing and more solemnity. "Absorbing a Heavenly Flame is no joke.

According to the common understanding of this world, you need three things for protection: the Blood Lotus Pill to externally ward off the Heavenly Flame's high temperature; the Ice Spirit Cold Spring to internally protect your meridians and dantian; and Spirit Absorption to create space within your body to contain the fire seed.

These three things are indispensable, otherwise, even a Dou Emperor would face certain death if they rashly came into contact with a Heavenly Flame!"

Mo Lin nodded silently in his mind. This was precisely what troubled him.

The core of cultivating the Yin Yang Feather Transformation Art lay in reversing Yin and Yang, using Extreme Ice and Extreme Fire to grind against each other, generating chaos.

The Heavenly Flame was undoubtedly his best choice for obtaining "Extreme Fire" and advancing his cultivation technique.

But the problem was, he wasn't an alchemist!

The Blood Lotus Pill was a peak fourth-grade, or even borderline fifth-grade, medicinal pill!

In the Jia Ma Empire, a fourth-grade alchemist was already a rarity, holding a revered status, while a fifth-grade alchemist was the stuff of legends.

Whether he could find someone to refine it was one thing, and even if he did, the cost would undoubtedly be astronomical, and the required medicinal ingredients extremely rare, especially the Third-tier Demonic Core used as a medicinal guide...

"Third-tier Demonic Core... that's the last ingredient for refining the Blood Lotus Pill, isn't it?" Mo Lin murmured to himself, pondering in his sea of consciousness.

"Even if I managed to gather the materials, could I find an alchemist willing and capable of refining this pill? In the Jia Ma Empire, it would be as difficult as climbing to heaven."

The Ice Emperor snorted, "Difficult? It's practically hopeless! Don't forget, in the original story, that old fellow Yao Chen went through immense trouble (referring to gathering materials) to refine this Blood Lotus Pill for Xiao Yan.

You're all alone now, where are you going to find a reliable high-grade alchemist? Are you going to ask Gu He from the Misty Cloud Sect? As if he would help you!"

This was precisely Mo Lin's biggest predicament. He possessed a top-tier cultivation technique and potential, but in terms of "soft power" like pills and connections, he was far inferior to Xiao Yan, who had Old Yao's constant guidance.

The preparations for absorbing the Heavenly Flame seemed to have hit a dead end.

Just then, the Snow Emperor, who had been silent, spoke with a clear, ethereal voice like an ice spring, instantly dispelling the gloom in Mo Lin's heart:

"Bing'er, Mo Lin, you two are still too fixated on conventional methods."

The Snow Emperor's voice carried a sense of calm and wisdom. "Absorbing a Heavenly Flame, the so-called medicinal pills, cold springs, and Spirit Absorption are merely external protections sought by the weak to contend with the great forces of heaven and earth. But Mo Lin, you are different."

"You carry my Extreme Ice Origin, and cultivate a supreme technique that directly leads to the Great Dao of Yin Yang. Why would you need a mere Blood Lotus Pill to resist external heat?

At that time, I can mobilize my Origin power to form an absolute ice armor on your body, its defensive capabilities far surpassing any medicinal pill."

"As for the Ice Spirit Cold Spring protecting your internal meridians..." the Snow Emperor paused, her tone carrying an undeniable dominance. "I will personally guard your meridians and sea of qi, using my Origin cold energy for protection.

Let alone the Green Lotus Core Flame, which ranks lower, even more violent Heavenly Flames will not be able to harm the fundamental essence of your meridians!"

"Finally, that Spirit Absorption..." The Snow Emperor's voice held a hint of mystery. "You have already opened a sea of consciousness, its vastness and stability, how can it be compared to the tiny space opened by mere Spirit Absorption?

At that time, I can help you directly introduce the refined Heavenly Flame seed into the 'Yin Yang Vortex' deep within your sea of consciousness for nurturing and tempering.

Using the sea of consciousness as a cauldron and Yin Yang Qi as fuel, you can truly unleash the profoundness of the Yin Yang Feather Transformation Art in refining the Heavenly Flame!"

The Snow Emperor's words were like a sudden enlightenment, making Mo Lin see things clearly!

Yes! How could he have forgotten his greatest reliance! He wasn't fighting alone!

He had the remnant souls of two top powerhouses who had once stood at the pinnacle of the continent within him!

Their experience, knowledge, and residual Origin power were his most powerful "cheat"!

Blood Lotus Pill? Ice Spirit Cold Spring? Spirit Absorption? These treasures, indispensable to ordinary people, seemed not irreplaceable in the face of the Snow Emperor's core protection and the profoundness of the Yin Yang Feather Transformation Art!

The Ice Emperor also grew excited, "That's right! How did this Emperor not think of that! With Xue'er personally guarding, coupled with your perverted cultivation technique's compatibility, the success rate of forcibly subduing a Green Lotus Core Flame will definitely increase significantly! Heh heh, let's see if that Heavenly Flame dares to be arrogant then!"

Mo Lin's eyes reignited with a fervent glow. Although the Snow Emperor's plan sounded more perilous, requiring him to withstand the Heavenly Flame's ferocity with his own will and cultivation technique, it was undoubtedly a more direct path that better suited his own strengths!

This allowed him to break free from his reliance on scarce resources and place his destiny more firmly in his own hands!

"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher Snow Emperor!" Mo Lin's heart was filled with gratitude and confidence. "If that's the case, then the plan to devour the Heavenly Flame can be greatly advanced!"

He looked towards the rising sun outside the window, his gaze seeming to pierce through mountains and rivers, falling upon the vast and scorching Tagor Desert.

Green Lotus Core Flame... wait for me!