Absorbing the Fire Seed

Yun Yun watched the battle between Dou Emperors in the sky, but suddenly noticed that the Chaos Green Lotus Flame Fire Seed in the distance was faintly fluctuating, as though it had formed some special resonance with something.

"What exactly is this..."

Yun Yun also tried to approach it, but the instant she came into contact with the aura of the flames, she felt as if even her own Dou Qi showed signs of igniting.

Yun Yun hurriedly retreated. Even Dou Emperor experts probably would not dare approach something like this casually. She had no idea what Lin Mu needed such a dangerous thing for.

Boom!

Lin Mu swung out Black and White Flames, sending Xiao Yan flying back through the air.

"His strength truly is strange. His combat power has already surpassed that of a mere four-star Dou Emperor," Yao Lao's deep voice sounded from within Xiao Yan.

"Teacher, what should we do? We should hurry and leave." Xiao Yan was somewhat helpless. He did not want Lin Mu to truly lose himself in battle and kill him here. That would be far too great a loss.

"We can only take the risk and seize that thing directly."

Yao Lao sighed. The power within him, which had already calmed down, surged forth once more. His figure then turned into an afterimage as he rushed toward the Chaos Green Lotus Flame Fire Seed below.

Noticing this, Lin Mu snorted coldly. "I was planning to be a little more polite with you. Great Heavenly Punishment!"

With a boom, space was abruptly torn apart. A Hand of the Heavens, wreathed in incomparably profound Black-White Dou Qi, crashed down from the sky. It appeared slow, yet the moment it emerged, it seemed to have locked onto its target, tearing through space as it smashed toward Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan suddenly turned around. A sea of pale white flames filled the sky, forming a shield before him. At the same time, streams of Dou Qi light condensed entirely from flames erupted from his body, seeking to block the Black and White Great Hand in the sky.

"A futile effort."

Lin Mu sneered. Xiao Yan's own strength was currently only at the Dou Zhe level. Even with Yao Lao's immense Soul Power, he could at most unleash power at the Dou Emperor level.

Yet Lin Mu's current combat strength was already enough to rival a Dou Zong!

A massive explosion rang out from the sky. The sea of pale white flames lasted only a moment before being blasted apart by the Black and White Great Hand. Its power then enveloped Xiao Yan, leaving him unable to escape.

"Not good!"

Xiao Yan's expression changed. Lightning flashed behind him as Lin Mu appeared in an instant. With a palm strike, he whipped up a fierce gale mixed with surging lightning power, and the thunderstorm slammed heavily into Xiao Yan's back!

Xiao Yan let out a muffled groan and spat out a mouthful of blood. His entire body flew backward uncontrollably. Only after a long while, when the space beneath his feet trembled, did he finally stop.

"With only this much strength, you dare compete for an opportunity?"

Lin Mu smiled.

Golden Light surged from his hand. Within that radiance, the form of Kun Peng seemed to circulate, carrying boundless might!

Yao Lao fell silent for a moment before sighing. "Forget it. He is too strong; we truly are no match for him. The move he is preparing is probably no weaker than the previous one."

"Let's leave. Xiao Yan, you simply have no fate with this thing."

Then Xiao Yan's figure transformed into a streak of light and disappeared.

Seeing Xiao Yan leave, Lin Mu withdrew the Kun Peng Method and descended below. Looking at the Chaos Green Lotus Flame Fire Seed, which was already faintly resonating with the Six Paths Samsara Method within his body, a solemn expression appeared on Lin Mu's face.

"I wonder how this thing is supposed to be absorbed."

With a casual wave of his hand, dazzling Golden Light surged forth. Within that golden ocean, the shadow of Kun Peng emerged, circling through the surrounding heavens and earth as if it had enveloped this entire area.

"What a powerful Dou Skill..."

Yun Yun was shocked.

"No matter what, I'll try first."

Lin Mu looked at Yun Yun and said, "You should stay farther away. If this thing's power erupts, your current strength will not be enough to withstand it."

Yun Yun understood this as well and immediately retreated some distance.

At that moment, Lin Mu activated the Six Paths Samsara Method. A hazy phantom appeared behind him, and one of the Small Worlds within it radiated a profound glow. Chaos Qi churned like immortal energy flowing through the air, shining brilliantly.

"This Fire Seed is faintly resonating with the Six Paths Samsara Method. Perhaps it is because the Chaos Green Lotus Flame was originally one with the Six Paths Samsara Method."

Lin Mu took a deep breath and slowly extended his hand, touching the Chaos Green Lotus Flame.

At the same time, in the distance, the pale-faced Xiao Yan lay on the ground, gasping for breath. "You old man, you nearly got me killed. Why did you have to go and snatch something Lin Mu had his eye on?"

"You brat, what do you know? Even I had never seen that thing before, but I can be certain that if you possessed it, not only could it evolve your Flame Mantra, it could also make your future path of cultivation smooth and unobstructed."

Yao Lao appeared, though his figure was somewhat blurry. It seemed he had been depleted by the previous battle.

"Even if you acted, we still would not be his match. We should just focus on improving our strength."

Xiao Yan shrugged.

"Yes, that thing may be good, but it cannot be forced. Completely falling out with Lin Mu over it is clearly not a good idea. His origins are mysterious, and his skills are exceptionally formidable. Why don't you just cling to his thigh, Xiao Yan?"

Yao Lao chuckled.

"..." Xiao Yan rolled his eyes.

"Alright, we should go. Do you remember that Purple Crystal Winged Lion King from before? There might be something useful for you in his cave. Let's go explore it."

The instant Lin Mu slowly touched the Chaos Green Lotus Flame Fire Seed, the surroundings were instantly engulfed in flames, and that powerful force immediately burned the clothes on Lin Mu's body to ashes!

An incomparably ancient and desolate power began to emerge around him. This power was extremely similar to the chaotic aura Lin Mu had felt emanating from the Six Paths Samsara Method.

"Is this the power from the beginning of creation? It seems that if I want to absorb this Fire Seed, I can only rely on the Six Paths Samsara Method."

"Open for me!"

Lin Mu said in a deep voice, beginning to circulate the Six Paths Samsara Method frantically. Hazy light refracted countless phantoms, and Lin Mu's figure was nearly blurred away within that radiance as an extremely scorching fluctuation formed.

Flames that seemed to be everywhere scorched Lin Mu's body every moment. Instinctively, Golden Light surged across his body—this was the Innate Sacred Body. Yet even such a formidable physique became a bloody, mangled mess beneath this burning, presenting a horrifying sight.