Refining the Origin Essence! Two Peaks Turn Against Them!

The moment Li Bufan's body received that power, it began to change. Flames ignited in his Dantian Qi Sea. Blue-red fire leaped within the Five-Colored Ring, intertwining and fusing with the Burning Heart Flame, the Great Sun Golden Yang Flame, and the Crimson Fire Flowing Paste.

The flames then flowed from his Dantian Qi Sea into his meridians and acupoints before spreading through his flesh, sinews, and bones. Like a warm current, they coursed through his body, tempering every inch of it.

At the same time, Li Bufan's spiritual sense was forged by the fire. The flames spread from his body to his Upper Dantian, scorching and refining it.

The Fetal Breath Spirit Refining Art began circulating on its own, voraciously drawing in the flame's Origin Essence. His spiritual sense grew at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Flames rose around him. Blue-red firelight enveloped his entire body, making him look like a man made of fire. The flames burned at an immense temperature, yet the Blade Peak disciples felt no scorching heat. Instead, a warm power seemed to nourish them.

This was the power of the Fire Element Flag's Origin Essence. Though Li Bufan absorbed most of it, the little that escaped brought them considerable benefits.

Chu Qing stared at Li Bufan, his eyes wide with shock. "Brother Li is... breaking through?" he murmured, his voice full of disbelief. He could feel Li Bufan's aura soaring. One Hidden Acupoint, then two... At this rate, it was like watching a rocket launch.

Yan Kuanglan's eyes widened too. "That guy's a monster," he muttered. "He can break through while holding the flag? Where's the justice in that?" His voice held both helplessness and admiration.

The Blade Peak disciples backed away, leaving Li Bufan room. They knew he was undergoing a