This ability of his to control numerous flames was none other than the technique experience pack he had once opened, the Flame Manipulation Art.
It had come from the Light Orb that appeared after harvesting the Flame Fruit, and allowed him to control flames with far greater ease and freedom.
After absorbing several experience packs, his mastery of this technique had already reached the minor accomplishment level, so the attack from the Flame Spirit Plant before him posed little threat to him.
Lu Xuan pinched hard with his fingers, instantly crushing the dark-red fireball into countless sparks. His spiritual power surged, blowing them apart.
He put on an act as he observed the Flame Spirit Plant, even making a thoughtful expression from time to time. Occasionally, he would also conduct small tests, using spiritual power of various properties and basic farming techniques to study the spirit plant's peculiarities.
Half a day later, Lu Xuan quietly swept his Spiritual Sense over the others. They were still in the early exploratory stage, each making slow progress. Discovering this, Lu Xuan immediately relaxed and continued fiddling with the Flame Spirit Plant in front of him.
After attacking him many times, the flames on the spirit plant's trunk, branches, and leaves had already dimmed considerably, showing just how great its consumption had been.
"Senior Brother Lu, how is your progress?"
Liu Su had come nearby at some point and asked.
In the Cultivation World, strength was supreme. After learning that Lu Xuan had already advanced to Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, her form of address naturally shifted from junior brother to senior brother.
"This Flame Spirit Plant is somewhat strange. I've explored it for a long time and roughly grasped a few clues, but I'm still not certain."
Lu Xuan said slowly.
"The other fellow