Flames Burn Away Her Clothes, Out of Control

Just then, Cao Ying could no longer suppress the excitement and anticipation in her heart, and she moved forward with graceful steps.

Toward the Cyan Lotus Platform floating above the Magma Pool.

The closer she got, the more clearly she sensed that searing energy born from the creation of heaven and earth.

Her gaze remained fixed on the center of the lotus platform.

There, a tiny Cyan Flame slowly swayed and rose, elegant in form, like a Cyan Lotus bud about to bloom.

It looked so delicate, so exquisite, as though a gentle breeze could snuff it out.

Yet Cao Ying could clearly sense the terrifying, world-destroying power hidden beneath that seemingly harmless, fragile exterior!

It was a violent force capable of burning mountains, boiling seas, and refining all things.

For a moment, all sorts of rumors about Alchemists suffering backlash while subduing Heavenly Flames and being burned to ashes surfaced in Cao Ying's mind.

When she had heard such information in the past, she might have felt regret for them, but more than that, she had longed for the power of Heavenly Flames.

But now that she truly stood before this power and was about to attempt to tame it herself.

The reverence and indescribable fear rising from the depths of her soul made her outstretched hand pause slightly.

Hesitation unconsciously appeared on her lovely face, which had been filled with excitement and delight moments ago.

Shen Wen had been watching Cao Ying's every move, taking in that fleeting hesitation.

He understood that anyone would feel awe and unease when facing Heavenly Flames.

Especially a proud, ambitious genius like Cao Ying, who would never allow herself to fail.

"Don't worry. I'm here."

Those brief words instantly dispelled the chill lingering in Cao Ying's heart.

He continued, "Trust me. Since I promised to bring you here, I will definitely help you successfully refine the Green Lotus Core Flame.

You only need to focus on refining it. I'll handle everything else."

Hearing Shen Wen's utterly resolute words and sensing the unconditional support and promise within them.

The last trace of hesitation in Cao Ying's heart instantly vanished.

An indescribable sense of reassurance filled her heart.

She took a deep breath, and dazzling brilliance bloomed once more across her alluring face.

She turned back and smiled brightly at Shen Wen, her eyes full of trust. "Mm! I believe you!"

With that said.

Cao Ying's gaze sharpened, and she hesitated no longer.

Vast Soul Power surged out like a tide, carefully wrapping around the Cyan Flame.

She tried to separate it from the Green Lotus Seat beneath it that had nurtured it.

The instant the Green Lotus Core Flame broke free from the Green Lotus Seat.

"Boom!"

As though an ancient ferocious beast had suddenly awakened from slumber, the seemingly fragile Cyan Flame instantly erupted with terrifying power!

Dazzling cyan light illuminated the entire underground space, while terrifying heat swept outward, causing the surrounding magma to boil and churn violently!

An aura of destruction filled the air, making hearts tremble.

Even Medusa, who had long heard the legends of Heavenly Flames.

Could not help but marvel at its power when she felt the fully unleashed might of the Heavenly Flame.

Yet what astonished her even more was that although the Green Lotus Core Flame's power had surged.

And the scorching waves of fire could vaporize refined iron in an instant, once that terrifying heat spread to within a few feet of Shen Wen.

It was as though it had struck an invisible wall and could advance no farther!

Shen Wen stood there, his robes not even stirred by the Heatwave, as though he occupied a separate, tranquil space.

Medusa could not help blurting out in astonishment, "This Heavenly Flame is incomparably tyrannical. Can she... truly endure it and refine it?

In my opinion, it would be safer for you to refine it personally. That would ensure nothing goes wrong and make the best use of it!"

In her view, Shen Wen's strength was unfathomable, and his methods were endless.

If he refined the Heavenly Flame himself, the chances of success would undoubtedly be much higher. Letting Cao Ying take such a risk was not the best choice in her eyes.

Shen Wen merely gave her a calm glance. "If I say she can do it, then she can."

"Besides, I'm here."

With Shen Wen's steadfast support, Cao Ying no longer hesitated.

She took a deep breath of scorching air and swallowed the Blood Lotus Pill Shen Wen had improved. She had already entrusted her Storage Ring to Dan Chen for safekeeping.

The pill entered her stomach.

A strange energy swiftly spread throughout her body, condensing into a thick layer of crimson crust over her skin, as though she had donned sturdy crimson armor.

Relying on the powerful Soul Power of her Natural Spirit Realm, Cao Ying precisely locked onto the Green Lotus Core Flame's Fire Seed swaying atop the lotus platform.

A flash of determination crossed her beautiful eyes. Her jade-like hand shot out, directly reaching for the seemingly fragile Cyan Flame that contained destructive power!

"Sizzle—!"

The Heavenly Flame touched the blood crust, erupting in a violent clash of energy with a piercing sound.

The outermost layer of blood crust was burned away and vaporized at a visible rate.

However, the Medicinal power of the Blood Lotus Pill was inexhaustible. New blood crust continuously formed, stubbornly resisting the Heavenly Flame's erosion.

Feeling the protection this layer of blood crust provided, gratitude toward Shen Wen naturally rose in Cao Ying's heart.

If he had not prepared so thoroughly for her, she likely would not even have had the slightest chance to touch this Heavenly Flame.

Time was of the essence!

Cao Ying circulated the Dou Qi she had cultivated through Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi, forcibly wrapping it around the struggling Cyan Fire Seed and violently pulling it away from the flames.

She pressed it against the location of her Qi Sea!

She intended to force the flame into her body!

But how could the might of a Heavenly Flame be so easily endured?

Even though Cao Ying was a Six-Star Dou Huang.

And even though she possessed Red Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi, she still seemed unable to handle this violent power born from heaven and earth.

The instant the Fire Seed entered her body.

"Boom!"

The Green Lotus Core Flame seemed to be completely enraged, and its dormant power erupted explosively!

Terrifying Green Flame burst uncontrollably from Cao Ying's body, forming a massive fireball that swallowed her whole.

The layer of blood crust that could resist extreme heat shattered inch by inch like brittle glass before that eruption from within, instantly vanishing without a trace.

Even more alarming, the extreme temperature not only burned away the blood crust, but also incinerated every piece of clothing on Cao Ying's body in an instant!

In the blink of an eye.

Her graceful, jade-white body formed an intensely striking contrast with the violently leaping Green Flame.

And the sight entered Shen Wen's eyes without the slightest concealment.

But behind that alluring scene lay a deadly crisis!

Cao Ying let out a muffled groan, and her face instantly turned pale.

After all, she lacked experience in refining Heavenly Flames. Faced with the Green Lotus Core Flame's frenzied, almost sentient counterattack, a trace of panic appeared in her mind.

That trace of panic was like an ant hole in a dam, leading to total collapse.

The Dou Qi she had barely managed to guide was instantly scattered by the scorching flow of fire.

The Cyan Fire Seed rampaged through her meridians, bringing piercing agony everywhere it passed, as though it would burn both her body and soul to ash!

The Heavenly Flame had completely gone out of control!

Cao Ying's body began to tremble violently. A trace of blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, and her aura rapidly weakened at an astonishing rate.

For the first time, despair appeared in her eyes. She felt like a lone boat in raging waves, liable to be utterly swallowed at any moment.

"Shen Wen..."