Flame Mantra Evolution

Jiang Cheng looked at the flame seed on his fingertip and said calmly, "Green Lotus Core Flame, if you wish to reach a higher realm, do not resist."

The power it had absorbed over a thousand years was compressed within the flame seed. If it were to erupt completely, even a Dou Ancestor Expert would face only one outcome: death and annihilation!

Jiang Cheng's power was formidable. He forcibly suppressed the Green Lotus Core Flame until it could no longer move, then swallowed it without hesitation.

In an instant, scorching heat flooded every part of his body. The Green Lotus Core Flame began to boil, repeatedly battering the meridians within Jiang Cheng's body.

However, a Dou Saint Expert's meridians were extraordinarily tough. Not to mention the Green Lotus Core Flame—even Heavenly Flames ranked among the top ten of the Heavenly Flame Ranking might not be able to shake a Dou Saint Expert.

Jiang Cheng Slightly Moved his fingers, and an invisible force began compressing it directly, sending the violent Green Lotus Core Flame back toward the Na Ling.

At the same time, the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame seemed to sense the Green Lotus Core Flame's aura and became exceptionally restless, as though it were declaring its sovereignty.

In just an instant, the Green Lotus Core Flame was driven into the Na Ling. However, to prevent the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame from devouring it, Jiang Cheng immediately wrapped it in his own Dou Qi. Only then did the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame lose its ability to consume it.

Next came the process of merging it into the Flame Mantra.

Jiang Cheng did not know what would happen once the Heavenly Flames fused into the Flame Mantra. This was his first time attempting it, so he could not guarantee there would be no danger.

As the Flame Mantra was summoned, the two Heavenly Flames of different attributes darted back and forth through another Separate space, seemingly searching for a way out.

Unfortunately, this place was completely airtight. Forget escaping—there was not even the slightest chance of finding a crack.

Within the Flame Mantra's space, Jiang Cheng stood with his hands behind his back. "Next, the two of you will forge the Flame Mantra together."

At most, the Green Lotus Core Flame could elevate the Yellow Tier Low Grade Flame Mantra to the Mysterious Tier Middle Grade. What he truly cared about was the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

One had to know that although the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame was not as mysterious as the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, it possessed tremendous renown in ancient times. Moreover, this Heavenly Flame was the inherited flame of the Gu Clan, and few had ever been able to subdue it.

The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame was known as a terrifying Heavenly Flame capable of burning even Dou Qi. Legend had it that when its first Master wielded this flame, he directly burned the space created by a Dou Saint Expert into nothingness.

Golden flames flowed slowly around Jiang Cheng like liquid. As they moved, winding black traces appeared in the surrounding space along their path.

Jiang Cheng said, "After following me for so many years, do you still intend to turn against me?"

The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame trembled violently. Heavenly Flames were naturally rebellious; with the slightest carelessness, they could backlash against their Master.

Thus, Jiang Cheng remained cautious. This was the fourth-ranked Heavenly Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. One misstep, and the Dou Qi within his body could be burned away completely.

The golden and green flames began to merge continuously. Under the surging Dou Qi that resembled a mighty river, the Green Lotus Core Flame was the first to fail and completely fused into the Flame Mantra.

Yet the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame was exceptionally stubborn. No matter how Jiang Cheng tried to reason with it, he could not make it yield in the slightest.

Jiang Cheng said helplessly, "You have followed me for so many years. You know what kind of person I am. Do you not wish to witness the birth of a Cultivation Method that surpasses Heaven Tier?"

The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame shook its body repeatedly. Clearly, it did not wish to be imprisoned within this narrow space.

However, beneath Jiang Cheng's unyielding attitude, the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame ultimately could not resist its Master's power and completely merged into the Flame Mantra.

Heaven and earth changed color as Bronze Heavenly Thunder flashed across the sky like dragons and serpents.

"What terrifying power... What exactly is that guy doing in there?"

"Heaven and earth are trembling... Has a saint descended?"

Queen Medusa Retreated two steps, staring fearfully at the lightning continuously circling through the sky.

As blinding light shot across the heavens, the two great Heavenly Flames were successfully devoured. The Flame Mantra directly advanced to an Earth Tier High Level Cultivation Method. Although it differed from what he had expected, crossing two major tiers was enough to prove the terrifying power of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

Jiang Cheng said calmly, "As expected of the fourth-ranked Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. It directly raised the Flame Mantra to Earth Tier High Level. Once I absorb Heavenly Flames again in the future, it can advance to Heaven Tier."

At this thought, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Cheng's face. He wondered what a Cultivation Method beyond Heaven Tier would be like.

At present, he possessed only one Heavenly Rank Dou Technique, Named Green Lotus Sword Qi. Once it Erupted with its full power, it was comparable to the Heavenly Tier Middle Grade, perhaps even the later stage.

The value of the Flame Mantra was revealed as well. If it had been a Dou Zong, he likely would have been unable to withstand the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame's terrifying power.

Upon the distant mountains, Xiao Yan watched the energy of heaven and earth in the distance, as well as the lifelike Green Flame, with a grave expression.

"Teacher, what exactly is that? How could it be so fierce?"

Yao Chen stroked his small mustache and muttered, "The flame is tinged with green, shaped like a lotus, like a volcano... Could it be... the nineteenth-ranked Green Lotus Core Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking?!"

"What? The Green Lotus Core Flame!"

Upon hearing his Teacher's words, Xiao Yan's eyes widened. He had never expected this terrifying flame to be a Heavenly Flame, and one ranked among the top twenty of the Heavenly Flame Ranking. It was truly Suffocating.

Old Yao furrowed his brows tightly. Who else was devouring a Heavenly Flame here? Judging by the direction, it was very likely the man who had subdued the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King before.

Even with his current strength, he might not be able to endure the Green Lotus Core Flame's violent power. What realm had that person reached?

Yao Chen smacked his lips. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he sensed another Heavenly Flame even more terrifying than the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Golden light spread in all directions like threads. Every Magical Beast that touched those threads was devoured completely.

"This is... this is..." Even Yao Chen, who had once been a Venerate, found his tongue tied. He could hardly believe his eyes, yet once he saw it, he became even more certain that he had not mistaken it.

On the Heavenly Flame Ranking, only it could Erupt with such terrifying golden threads.

It was the fourth-ranked Heavenly Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame!

"Teacher, what is wrong? Why do you look so strange?" Xiao Yan looked at Yao Chen's grave expression, thinking he had reacted this way because of the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Little did Xiao Yan know that he was about to witness the strongest flame in many years: the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame!

Yao Chen grabbed Xiao Yan's arm and dodged the golden thread shooting toward them. When that thread touched the ground beneath their feet, an enormous trench was revealed.

"Oh my god..."

Xiao Yan's legs went weak from fright at this astonishing power. "Teacher, what is that thing?"

PS: Let me explain something today. This book is about the Confucian Sage, not the kind of male protagonist who kills everyone he sees and thinks himself superior to others.

Furthermore, the name Confucian Sage can also symbolize wisdom, learning, and cultivation. It implies gentleness and refinement, humility and kindness, vast knowledge and talent, ancient sages and worthy men, profound benevolence, and farsightedness.

If all he did was kill without blinking, I might as well write a different type of story. Why write the Confucian Sage?