Absorbing the Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame

Rumble—

A few minutes later, Mang Tian Ruler appeared before Xiao Li and the others once more.

Aside from his clothes being somewhat blackened, he seemed perfectly fine. In his hand, Mang Tian Ruler held a transparent flame.

"Whew, that took a bit of effort, but fortunately it went smoothly, hahaha! It really does come down to Old Man's profound cultivation! Xiao Li, this Dou Emperor-level Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame is yours."

Mang Tian Ruler handed the Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame to Xiao Li. Holding it, Xiao Li found that he was touching something invisible. It separated his hand from the Fallen Heart Flame, preventing the flame from burning him.

"This is a simple Space Barrier made by Old Man. Be careful, boy. Even if it is only a Child Flame, it is still a Child Flame of a Heavenly Flame. One careless mistake, and you could be burned to nothing by the Heavenly Flame."

Mang Tian Ruler warned Xiao Li again. Absorbing a Heavenly Flame was no small matter.

"Mm. Headmaster, please hold it for me first. I need to make some preparations." Xiao Li returned the Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame to Mang Tian Ruler, then sat down on the ground.

He took out Bottles and Jars of all sizes.

The Ice Spirit Cold Spring, Heavenly Cold Qi, Blood Lotus Pill, Earth Spirit Pill, Ice Heart Pill, Concentration Pill, and Spirit Absorption were all laid out.

"Heh, you've prepared quite thoroughly, kid?" Mang Tian Ruler said with a smile.

"After all, I'm absorbing a Heavenly Flame. I can't afford to be careless. Caution is a good thing," Xiao Li said calmly.

"Mm, that's right! In all things, the word 'steadiness' must come first. As long as you are alive, anything is possible. If your life is gone, then no matter what you have, it has nothing to do with you anymore."

Mang Tian Ruler had lived for hundreds of years, so he naturally understood such things clearly. He had seen too much. Human greed knew no bounds, and in the end, people often choked themselves to death on what they tried to swallow.

"Headmaster, I have some Heavenly Cold Qi here. Please sprinkle it over the Fallen Heart Flame for me." Xiao Li handed the Jade Bottle containing the most concentrated cold qi to Mang Tian Ruler.

"Easy. Take the pills first. Once you're ready, Old Man will give you the Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame." Mang Tian Ruler waved a hand.

"Mm."

Xiao Li first poured out the Blood Lotus Pill. After swallowing this Grade 5 Pill, a layer of blood scabs would emerge over the surface of his body, allowing him to approach a Heavenly Flame.

The moment the Blood Lotus Pill entered his mouth, it transformed into a slightly cold energy that swiftly surged through every Meridian in Xiao Li's body. Finally, like layers upon layers of bloody membranes, it slowly seeped into his Meridians and Bones.

As the blood membranes seeped in, threads of fresh blood continuously gushed from the pores all over Xiao Li's body. In the blink of an eye, his entire body was coated in a layer of dark red blood, making for an exceedingly terrifying sight.

Shortly after appearing, the blood rapidly congealed, eventually forming a crimson keratin layer. Like an airtight suit of Crimson Armor, it tightly protected Xiao Li within.

"Headmaster, come on!" Xiao Li was ready.

"Mm." Receiving the signal, Mang Tian Ruler infused the Heavenly Cold Qi into the Fallen Heart Flame. The Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame instantly withered, transforming into a very thin, transparent Fire Serpent.

"Open your mouth!"

The instant Xiao Li heard him, he opened his mouth. Mang Tian Ruler injected the Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame in his hand into Xiao Li's body. Once it entered his mouth, Xiao Li immediately swallowed the Earth Spirit Pill and Ice Spirit Cold Spring together.

The moment the Fallen Heart Flame entered Xiao Li's body, it erupted with an incomparably terrifying temperature. Even though Xiao Li had made thorough preparations and taken the Blood Lotus Pill and Earth Spirit Pill, he still felt immense pain beneath that searing heat.

However, the effects of the Earth Spirit Pill and Ice Spirit Cold Spring soon began to emerge.

The Earth Spirit Pill was an essential pill for devouring the Fallen Heart Flame. The Ice Spirit Cold Spring was used to resist Heavenly Flames.

Everything that needed to be prepared had been prepared. Now, it depended solely on whether Xiao Li could withstand the searing flames.

After entering his body, the Ice Spirit Cold Spring offset some of the pain from the Heavenly Flame's burning. The icy chill brought Xiao Li a trace of comfort, but now was not the time to be comfortable.

It truly deserved to be called a Heavenly Flame. Even a Child Flame could not be underestimated.

Xiao Li began forcibly controlling the Fire Serpent rampaging through his body. With the Earth Spirit Pill's power and the Ice Spirit Cold Spring's assistance, he suppressed it completely. The Fire Serpent could only obediently follow his will and travel along its designated route.

Xiao Li's Meridians were covered in ice crystals formed by the Ice Spirit Cold Spring. The ice crystals counteracted the scorching heat of the Heavenly Flame, indirectly protecting his Meridians.

Everything was progressing smoothly for now, but just as Xiao Li relaxed slightly, the Fallen Heart Flame went into a Riot and began rampaging through his body again.

Though this Fallen Heart Flame was only a Child Flame, Mang Tian Ruler had separated a considerable amount of spirituality along with it when he split it off. The Fallen Heart Flame seemed to possess intelligence, launching into a Riot the moment Xiao Li let his guard down.

Fortunately, this Child Flame had not developed consciousness. Otherwise, it would have been even more troublesome. At this moment, Xiao Li was deeply grateful that Mang Tian Ruler had suddenly returned and stopped him from absorbing the Fallen Heart Flame.

Even this Child Flame had left Xiao Li scrambling. As for the Dou Ancestor Level Fallen Heart Flame, Xiao Li knew he could not handle it. If he had risked absorbing it, he probably would not even have ashes left behind.

Xiao Li and the Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame began a tug-of-war, but the scales of victory remained firmly tipped toward Xiao Li. Supported by the Blood Lotus Pill and Earth Spirit Pill, the Fallen Heart Flame's resistance grew weaker and weaker until it could only passively obey Xiao Li's will.

While Xiao Li and the Fallen Heart Flame engaged in their tug-of-war, three days had already passed in the Outside World.

The Elders of Jia Nan Academy had all seated themselves on the ground, watching Xiao Li absorb the Heavenly Flame together. The Alchemy Department Elders, led by Fire Elder, watched with particular care.

Mang Tian Ruler stood before Xiao Li, keeping watch over his condition the entire time. From the beginning of the refinement until now, aside from that brief initial hiccup, everything had been moving in a positive direction.

"Good thing Old Man came back. Otherwise, such a genius would have been ruined by you people!" Mang Tian Ruler turned and snapped at Qian Bai Er Lao and Su Qian.

Qian Bai Er Lao, Great Elder Su Qian, and the others were too embarrassed to say a word. They had not known that the Fallen Heart Flame had secretly grown to such a degree.

"Headmaster, is it really that serious? Xiao Li seems to be refining it quite smoothly," Su Qian asked cautiously.

"Hehe, of course it is serious. Xiao Li has prepared so thoroughly, yet he can only barely suppress this Dou Emperor-level Child Flame. If it were the True Form, hehe, even if Qian Mu tried to absorb it, he would die."

As a Dou Zun, Mang Tian Ruler's insight was naturally far sharper than theirs. These three old fools had nearly caused a terrible disaster.

"Hmm? This kid has endured the Heavenly Flame tempering of his body. Next comes the harvest. After being nourished by the Heavenly Flame, his Physical Body, Dou Qi, and soul have all gained considerable benefits." Mang Tian Ruler turned back, and a smile appeared when he saw Xiao Li's condition.

Jia Nan Academy had been operating for so long, and it had finally produced a decent seedling. This was a good start. In the future, Jia Nan Academy needed more such talents—preferably one even more formidable than him.

Mang Tian Ruler had already begun imagining it. Someday, Jia Nan Academy might produce a Dou Sheng who would still have to call him Headmaster when they met. Just thinking about it felt great. Who knew how many old fools obsessed with bloodlines that would slap in the face!

Mang Tian Ruler pointed a finger at the Spirit Absorption on the ground. It transformed into a streak of gray light and shot straight into Xiao Li's body.

As the Spirit Absorption entered Xiao Li's body, Xiao Li pushed all the transparent flames within him into it.

Having been completely refined by Xiao Li, the Fallen Heart Flame was now exceptionally docile. Xiao Li could control it at will, guiding the obedient Fallen Heart Flame through his Meridians once more.

The Meridians that had just been scorched were passed through again by the Fallen Heart Flame, yet they unexpectedly brimmed with vitality. They were rapidly repairing themselves.

Injured by the Heavenly Flame, repaired by the Heavenly Flame, and strengthened by the Heavenly Flame.

I had planned from the beginning for him to subdue the Fallen Heart Flame Child Flame here. As the synopsis also said, Xiao Li's signature Heavenly Flame is the Yin Yang Twin Flames. Personally, I think a Child Flame will not affect his ability to continue absorbing a complete Heavenly Flame.

As long as it does not involve Heavenly Flame fusion, there should not be much of a problem. The Fallen Heart Flame will remain in the space opened up by Spirit Absorption, while the Yin Yang Twin Flames will become something like Old Man Yao's Bone Spirit Cold Fire, bound to his soul.

Although he has two Heavenly Flames, there should not be much of a problem as long as they do not fuse or come into contact.