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Seeing Lin Ming being humiliated, Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan couldn't hold back any longer and immediately vented their anger to seek justice for Lin Ming.

Seeing this, Lin Ming immediately pulled the two women back. However, Lin Ming's actions did not mean he would swallow his anger. It was simply that it was not appropriate for the two women to step forward at this time. After all, Master Huan was invited by the elders of Blazing Flame Valley, and if Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan were to take action, it would be a slap in the face to Blazing Flame Valley.

However, it's a different story when Lin Ming takes action. Everyone was invited to do the same thing, and since you were the one who spoke rudely first, it's perfectly normal for you to retaliate.

Lin Ming then slowly turned his head with a slightly cold look in his eyes, calmly looking at Master Huan, a faint smile playing on his lips, "Whether a nobody can get involved doesn't depend on age or a mouth. Some people, on the other hand, seem to have rather poor judgment despite their advanced age."

"What did you say?!" Master Huan's expression changed drastically. As Rank 7 Intermediate Alchemist, he was respected wherever he went. How could he have been so contradicted by a young man?

"I said," Lin Ming's tone remained calm, but a vast and condensed Soul Power, as powerful as the sea and as solid as a mountain, swept out from his body without warning, like an invisible mountain, precisely pressing down on Master Huan!

"You have bad eyesight!"

The Soul Pressure of the High-Grade Spirit Realm!

"Buzz!"

Master Huan felt a buzzing sound in his head, as if he had been hit hard by a heavy hammer!

His soul defenses, typical of Seventh Grade Alchemist, were as fragile as paper before this terrifying Soul Power! His face turned deathly pale instantly, and he staggered back several steps, his Qi and Blood churning within him, a sharp pain and trembling emanating from the depths of his soul. His gaze towards Lin Ming was filled with horror and disbelief!

"Spirit... Spirit Realm?! Such a young Spirit Realm Soul?!" Master Huan's voice was hoarse, all his previous arrogance and mockery vanished, leaving only deep shock and a trace of fear.

His own Soul Power has not yet reached the Spirit Realm; at most, he has only touched the threshold of the Spirit Realm. Although he has touched the threshold of the Spirit Realm, he knows his own situation clearly.

Without a major stroke of luck in the latter half of his life, he has no confidence whatsoever that his soul will cross this threshold and enter the Spirit Realm.

But this young man, who was far too young compared to himself, had not only entered the Spirit Realm, but his progress was clearly far beyond what was merely a recent Spirit Realm. The difference between them was like heaven and earth!

This scene also caused Tang Zhen, Tang Huo'er, and the other elder of Blazing Flame Valley in the main hall to slightly shrink their pupils.

Tang Zhen stood at the head of the table, taking in the entire intense soul-to-soul exchange that had just occurred. The slight doubt that had lingered in his seemingly murky but actually insightful eyes regarding Lin Ming's alchemy skills had now vanished completely, like a thin mist blown away by a strong wind.

Before this, he acknowledged Lin Ming's Cultivation Talent, and his strength as Four-Star Dou Ancestor was undeniable. However, he always had some reservations about Lin Ming's alchemy skills.

After all, cultivation level and alchemy skills are not entirely equivalent. Such a young Seventh Grade Alchemist is truly astonishing. He guessed that Lin Ming might indeed have unique skills in controlling flames, but his overall mastery of alchemy, especially the realm of Soul Power, might not truly match his cultivation level.

However, the vast and condensed High-Grade Spirit Realm Soul Power Lin Ming had just unleashed completely overturned his understanding!

"High-Grade Spirit Realm... such a young High-Grade Spirit Realm..." Tang Zhen's heart was filled with shock.

He knew better than anyone that Soul Power was the foundation of alchemy! Possessing this level of Soul Power meant that one's perception of medicinal properties, control over the heat, and grasp of the delicate balance during the formation of the elixir had all reached an extremely high level. This was something that could not be achieved by talent alone; it inevitably involved countless successful refining attempts and the tempering of failures, requiring massive resources and profound lineage!

The combination of his cultivation level and such terrifying Soul Power... how could this young man's alchemy skills be described as merely 'extraordinary'? His true skill level is probably no less than any seasoned Seventh Grade Alchemist, and perhaps even surpasses them!

His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his gaze towards Lin Ming completely changed, filled with solemnity and scrutiny. Such a young man with the High-Grade Spirit Realm Soul Power —this was simply unheard of! This boy was no ordinary person!

At the same time, looking at Lin Ming's young yet remarkably composed face, Tang Zhen had already placed him on a level playing field with himself, and even valued him more.

Such a person, the forces that may be involved behind him, or the enormous potential he represents, all deserve to be treated with the highest level of courtesy by the Blazing Flame Valley.

"It seems that Chi Yun has indeed made a great contribution this time, bringing a true 'Great Buddha' to my Blazing Flame Valley." Tang Zhen thought to himself, his gaze towards Elder Chi Yun filled with even more praise.

All of this mental activity occurred in just a few breaths. The subtle fluctuation of shock on Tang Zhen's face quickly subsided, replaced by a deeper, more solemn attitude. His loud laughter rang out again, deliberately breaking the stagnant atmosphere created by the Soul Pressure:

"Hahaha! Truly, the younger generation is to be feared! Young friend Lin Ming's Soul Power has truly broadened my horizons!" He said this to Lin Ming, his appreciation and respect in his tone were undisguised, completely different from his previous mere politeness.

Tang Huo'er's beautiful eyes gleamed with surprise. She hadn't expected that this seemingly handsome and refined young man would possess such terrifying strength, even making the Guest Elder of the Pill Tower look so disheveled under his Soul Pressure.

Elder Chi Yun felt greatly reassured, a proud look appearing on his face, as if to say, "See? The person I've found is no ordinary person!"

Seeing that he had gained the upper hand, Lin Ming immediately withdrew his Soul Pressure, acting as if nothing had happened. He then bowed slightly to Tang Zhen, whose expression had returned to calm, and said, "This junior has been impolite; please forgive my rudeness, Valley Master."

Master Huan was panting heavily, his face turning pale and then red, but he dared not utter another word of disrespect, and his eyes were filled with fear as he looked at Lin Ming.

Then, his gaze swept over Master Huan, whose face was still somewhat pale, and his tone was calm yet carried an undeniable decisiveness. "Master Huan is also a top disciple of the Pill Tower, with extraordinary strength. Both of you have demonstrated sufficient qualifications, but our valley previously sent out many elders to invite masters from all sides, and they will arrive one after another in the next few days. Please wait a few days until everyone has arrived before discussing the specific matters."

These words both flattered Lin Ming and gave Master Huan a way out, while also directly avoiding any other potential criticisms.

Master Huan opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. He only glanced at Lin Ming with a complicated expression before silently following. He knew that Tang Zhen's attitude in Blazing Flame Valley had already explained everything.

Tang Zhen gave Lin Ming a deep look, and his booming voice broke the delicate atmosphere in the hall. "It's alright. It seems that Chi Yun has indeed found a remarkable helper this time. Since both masters are here, please come with me to the Alchemy Room. We can discuss the specifics of what kind of pills to refine and the payment later."

Since Lin Ming used his Soul Power to intimidate Master Huan on that day, Blazing Flame Valley has welcomed about ten more invited Alchemist over the next three days.

Most of these Alchemists were renowned and had reached the 6th Grade rank, including many white-haired, experienced elders. However, none of them had reached the Seventh Grade Realm.

Three days later, all the Alchemist, including Lin Ming and Master Huan, were invited to the crimson hall where they had first met Tang Zhen. The number of people in the hall had increased considerably, and the atmosphere was much more solemn.

Tang Zhen sat at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over the assembled Alchemist below. His booming voice echoed throughout the hall, "I am deeply grateful for the distinguished guests' presence. The reason I invited you all here is to refine a High-Grade Pills that is of paramount importance to my Blazing Flame Valley."

He paused slightly, then continued, "However, this pill is extremely difficult to refine. To ensure success, I need to select two individuals with the most outstanding Soul Power and flames to refine it together with me. As for the masters who were not selected, my Blazing Flame Valley has prepared a generous gift for you, ensuring that you do not leave empty-handed."

Upon hearing that a selection process was required, many 6th Grade Alchemist showed understanding and a hint of regret on their faces. They knew that the gap between Tier 7 and 6th Grade was huge, and their chances were probably slim.

"The method of selection is quite simple," Tang Zhen said, slowly raising his right hand. With a thought, a ball of silver flame suddenly rose from his palm!

The flames were a dazzling silver, and as they surged, they faintly coalesced into nine tiny fire dragons, which darted and swam within the flames as if they were alive! A violent and incomparably scorching heat, carrying Destructive Aura, instantly filled the entire hall. What was even more chilling was that deep dragon roars accompanied the flames, shaking the very soul!

"Ranked twelfth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire!" A knowledgeable Alchemist exclaimed in surprise, his face filled with awe and shock.

Tang Zhen, controlling the awe-inspiring silver flame in his palm, said in a deep voice, "Everyone, step forward one by one and unleash your own flames. There is no need to fight against my Heavenly Flames. As long as you can withstand its pressure for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn without dissipating, you will be considered qualified."

This requirement seems simple, but it is actually extremely difficult. Heavenly Flames is the supreme of Wan Huo, and it has an innate suppressive power over ordinary flames. Under the close-range pressure of a powerful Heavenly Flames like the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire, ordinary Beast Flame and even some earth fires would probably tremble and even go out directly if they could not withstand it for even a moment.

The selection process began. One by one, 6th Grade Alchemist stepped forward with trepidation, unleashing flames of various colors that they had carefully cultivated or sought out.

However, when their flames approached the terrifying entity that teemed with silver fire dragons, they all, without exception, flickered violently, their light dimmed, and some even retreated directly into their bodies. No matter how much their masters channeled their Dou Qi, they could not stabilize the flames. The fastest one could only hold out for less than ten breaths before collapsing, pale-faced.

Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, seven or eight Alchemists had already failed in their attempts, and a sense of frustration filled the hall.

It was Master Huan's turn. He took a deep breath, his face solemn, and formed a hand seal. A cold, white flame surged from his body. The moment the flame appeared, the surrounding temperature dropped instead of rising, and a chilling aura spread out. The flame's shape was elusive, faintly carrying an implication of freezing the soul.

"It's the Sky Cold Fire!" someone whispered. "It's said that this fire was taken from the body of the Sky Cold Python, which once inhabited the birthplace of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. It possesses a trace of extreme cold and is quite powerful!"

Master Huan unleashed the full power of the Sky Cold Fire, its frigid white flames stubbornly resisting the terrifying pressure and scorching heat of the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire. However, the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire's violent Dragon Qi and supreme yang power were precisely what gave the Sky Cold Fire a significant advantage.

The cold white flames shrank and swayed under the pressure of the silver fire dragon Master Huan, clearly indicating that he was exerting himself greatly.

He barely managed to hold on for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before he almost immediately extinguished the flames. His face was deathly pale, and his breathing was somewhat disordered; he barely managed to get through. If it had lasted any longer, his Sky Cold Fire would have surely collapsed.

Finally, everyone's eyes fell on Lin Ming.

Lin Ming remained calm as he slowly stepped forward. He didn't even make any extra movements; with a thought, a wisp of golden Flame Gold Earth Heart Fire, shimmering at the center of the Azure Flame, rose from his fingertips. The brilliant golden light at the center of the flame was particularly dazzling under the illumination of the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire.

"Huh?" A hint of surprise flashed in Tang Zhen's eyes.

He could sense that although this cyan -Golden Flame was not Heavenly Flames, its essence was extremely condensed, and the burning power and indomitable Spirituality it contained were far beyond what ordinary Beast Flame could compare to. More importantly, he sensed that this flame seemed to have undergone some kind of special enhancement, and its foundation was profound.

Under the terrifying pressure of the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire, the Flame Gold Earth Heart Fire swayed slightly, but the golden light at its core remained as steady as a rock, radiating a tenacious glow.

The cyan-gold flames burned stubbornly, showing no signs of dissipating. Lin Ming looked relaxed, even having the leisure to carefully observe the swimming silver fire dragon and sense the violent lightning and fire power contained within it.

When the time it takes for an incense stick to burn was up, Lin Ming calmly extinguished the fire, his breathing steady, as if he had only completed a trivial task.

The difference in quality is immediately apparent!