Terrifying Aura
"Boom!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Ming immediately guided the temperature of the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, causing the flame's color to deepen and the temperature to soar to a terrifying level!
However, a bizarre scene, beyond everyone's imagination, suddenly occurred at that moment.
Under the extreme heat that could melt gold and forge iron, and even distort the air into waves, the Scorpion Dragon Beast Essence Blood that had previously clung to the remains like a bone-deep sore, constantly releasing a corrosive aura, did not evaporate into nothingness as expected. Instead, it became docile instantly, like a frightened lamb meeting a shepherd who tames it.
They no longer struggled or eroded, but instead, at a slow pace clearly visible to the naked eye, as if drawn by the bones themselves, they eerily seeped and permeated into the already lifeless bones!
The skin covering the remains, which had long since dried up and become brittle like weathered rock, began to crack inch by inch at a visible speed under the dual tempering of the Scorpion Dragon Beast Essence Blood and the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame. Then, it fell away like withered leaves, revealing the originally dark golden bones and long-dried-up meridians beneath.
The skeleton, which had been dormant for countless years, began to emit a faint red glow, like the flame of life, under the continuous nourishment of the Scorpion Dragon Beast Essence Blood. It was as if the giant beast, which had been sleeping for thousands of years, was about to awaken and regain its long-lost vitality.
The old, dry color on the surface of the bone gradually faded away like melting snow, replaced by a delicate texture that was warm and smooth like jade, as if it contained endless precious light!
Even more astonishing is that extremely fine, dark red lines, like human capillaries, are quietly spreading and forming deep within the bone structure, like a precise network that tightly connects the entire skeleton.
Time passed slowly in the quiet Cultivation Room, each second feeling exceptionally long.
The originally viscous purplish-red Scorpion Dragon Beast Essence Blood, under the domineering yet precise catalysis of the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, seemed to be given new life, turning into streams that flowed endlessly along every crevice and hole on the surface of the bones, constantly pouring into every corner of the remains, leaving no dried-up meridian untouched.
The bones, which were originally dark gold and somewhat dull, were now gradually being tinged with a faint purplish-red halo. The two colors intertwined and merged, forming an extremely unique and magnificent color.
The ancient and mysterious patterns on the surface of the bones became clearer and deeper under the nourishment of Essence Blood, as if they contained the ultimate Supreme Principle, and emitted an indescribable strange luster.
The meridians, which had long been dried up and collapsed like abandoned riverbeds, were gradually filled and plumped up under the continuous nourishment of the Scorpion Dragon Beast Essence Blood, like land that had been parched for a long time and then received sweet rain. The originally shriveled tube walls gradually regained their elasticity, like rivers that were flowing with the spring of life again, full of long-lost vitality.
This process is extremely slow, requiring immense patience and precise control of the flame at every step; the slightest mistake could lead to failure.
Lin Ming had already entered a state of complete absorption, completely focused on his own Soul Power, which he elevated to its limit. Like the most precise probe, he sensed the subtle changes in every bone and meridian inside the remains, thread by thread. At the same time, relying on his years of accumulated experience, he carefully adjusted the temperature, intensity, and burning angle of the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame to ensure that every drop of Essence Blood could be perfectly absorbed and utilized.
Time quietly slipped away for about half an hour during this silent and crucial forging process.
As the last wisp of Scorpion Dragon Beast Essence Blood completely merged into the depths of the bones, the Half-Saint Remains suddenly trembled violently!
Within its tightly closed, empty eye sockets, two faint yet incredibly resolute flames of soul energy suddenly ignited! Then, its eyes slowly opened! Although those eyes remained empty and lifeless, devoid of any luster, a faint fluctuation of life force had already begun to appear within them.
Of course, this vitality was not due to the revival of the Half-Saint Remains themselves, but rather because the wisp of Soul Power that Elder Yao had previously invested in them, under the dual catalysis of Essence Blood and Heavenly Flames, began to establish a preliminary connection with the remains.
The moment the Half-Saint Remains opened their eyes, Lin Ming's heart leaped. He knew the crucial moment had finally arrived! He abruptly shouted to Elder Yao, who was already poised to attack, "Elder Yao, the time has come! Advance!"
Elder Yao, who had been waiting for a long time and Soul Body had become solidified and surging due to the power of the pill, was startled by Lin Ming's thunderous shout. His eyes shone with determination and anticipation!
"Haha, I've been waiting for this moment for far too long!"
Elder Yao let out a hearty and excited laugh. His originally solid Soul Body instantly became illusory, transforming into a stream of light that rushed directly toward the Half-Saint Remains, which were enveloped in the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame and whose eyes were already burning with soul flames!
Without the slightest hesitation, Elder Yao's soul plunged headlong into the raging purplish-red flames, heading straight for the remains!
Upon seeing this, the golden Heavenly Demon Puppet's eyes flashed with golden light, and an invisible barrier quietly opened, completely sealing off the surrounding space to prevent any external force from interfering with Elder Yao's fusion.
Xiao Yi Xian held her breath nervously, her hands clenched tightly together, her nails almost digging into her palms, her gaze fixed on the direction of Elder Yao and the remains.
Elder Yao's Soul Body was extremely fast, instantly passing through the raging Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame without encountering any hindrance.
This was a passage that Lin Ming had specially created for him using the Heavenly Flames. Immediately afterwards, Elder Yao's Soul Body rushed towards the Half-Saint Remains, which were surrounded by purplish-red light and had its eyes open.
Just as Elder Yao's soul was about to make complete contact with the remains, a sudden change occurred! A strange black and red ripple suddenly emanated from between Elder Yao's brows. This ripple, like water ripples, spread out at lightning speed, instantly engulfing his entire Soul Body. This was the full power of the Bone-Regenerating Soul-Melding Pill erupting at this moment, providing a powerful boost to the fusion of Elder Yao's soul and remains.
"Puff!"
A soft sound, like bubbles dissolving into water, rang out.
Under the strange harmony of the black and red ripples and the deliberate guidance of the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, Elder Yao's soul was not repelled this time. Instead, like a drop of water merging into a sponge, it slowly but firmly touched, merged, and finally... completely merged with the Half-Saint Remains!
As the soul merged with it, the body of the Half-Saint Remains trembled slightly, and a glimmer of light slowly appeared in his previously empty eyes. Although he was still somewhat confused, he was full of vitality!
"It worked?"
Seeing that Elder Yao's soul had successfully merged into his body, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but exclaim with delight. An excited smile appeared on her beautiful face, and her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally half relieved.
Lin Ming's expression remained solemn. He slowly shook his head, his gaze fixed on the trembling remains within the flames. He said in a deep voice, "Not yet. Now, this is the most dangerous and crucial step! Elder Yao must withstand the continuous burning of the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, maintain his Hun Qing amidst this forging, and gradually familiarize himself with and control this unfamiliar yet powerful body. Only by perfectly merging his soul and flesh can he be considered a true rebirth from the ashes!"
Taking a deep breath, Lin Ming continued, "If Elder Yao cannot withstand the burning of the Heavenly Flames, or cannot regain control of his body, I'm afraid not only will this precious Half Sage body be destroyed, but his soul will also suffer a fatal blow due to the instinctive repulsion between the Heavenly Flames and his body, perhaps even... his soul will be scattered! Moreover, at this point, no one can help him anymore; everything will depend on Elder Yao himself."
Upon hearing this, the joy on Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face instantly froze, replaced by deep worry. She stopped speaking, and just like Lin Ming, stared intently at the remains in mid-air, whose faces were gradually contorted and showing extreme pain under the merciless burning of the purplish-red Heavenly Flames. Her slender hands slowly clenched, her nails almost digging into her palms.
"Old Sir Yao... you must hold on!" Xiao Yi Xian immediately began to pray silently.
The Gold Heavenly Demon Puppet also sensed the tense atmosphere. Its golden body leaned forward slightly, vigilantly watching its surroundings to prevent any accidents from happening.
The tempering by the Heavenly Flames did not stop with the arrival of the soul; on the contrary, it continued uninterrupted under Lin Ming's skillful control. This was a painful process of removing the last impurities from the physical body and refining the harmony between the soul and the body.
Under Lin Ming's control, the burning of the Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame continued. The color of the flame gradually deepened from its initial purplish-red, and the Destructive Aura within it became increasingly intense. This flame was not only burning the Half-Saint Remains, but also burning the soul of Elder Yao, allowing the two to merge together better.
Amidst the flames, the face of the remains was contorted in extreme pain, and its body would occasionally convulse violently, as if enduring the agony of being torn apart and burned alive.
Time seemed to stretch on endlessly during this agonizing period.
One day, two days, three days...
The burning lasted for three days and three nights! Even so, the purplish-red flames swirling around the remains continued to burn steadily under Lin Ming's control, showing no signs of dissipating.
Xiao Yi Xian stayed by Lin Ming's side the whole time, bringing him water and food, and silently supporting him. The Gold Heavenly Demon Puppet stood like an eternal sculpture, motionless, guarding the two of them and isolating them from all external interference.
However, as time passed, the extreme pain on the face of the remains gradually lessened, perhaps because the soul had begun to adapt, or perhaps because the pain had become numb. In its place was a profound calm, and a restrained yet vast aura of terror that was slowly gathering!
This aura, like a dormant volcano, is quietly brewing, settling, and waiting within this body that has undergone the trials of life and death, waiting for the moment when it finally breaks free from its cocoon and transforms into a butterfly, creating a world-shaking event!
Lin Ming could clearly feel that the body in the flames was becoming increasingly vibrant, and the connection between the Soul Fluctuation and the physical body was becoming stronger. He knew that the most dangerous stage was slowly passing.
The dawn of victory is not far away!