With Feng Xian's confirmation, the Star Fall Pavilion and the Soul Hall officially reached the point of no return.
They spent the entire night awake. Yao Chen and Feng Xian reminisced about the past and made plans for the future, chatting all night long. Bursts of hearty laughter rang out from the room now and then, arousing the guards' curiosity and speculation.
"Old Feng! The most important thing now is to increase our strength. As far as I know, the Soul Hall is stronger than us overall."
Feng Xian nodded, clearly agreeing. Seeing that the sun had already risen, he decided to take his leave rather than disturb Yao Chen's rest.
"Old Yao, you can focus on cultivating here for now. The sun's up, so we'll talk again later. Get some rest first."
After saying goodbye to Feng Xian and resting briefly, Yao Chen prepared to take out the Spirit Rhinoceros Heart Flame and the Cherry Blossom Scarlet Flame and devour them.
Yao Chen sat cross-legged on the ground. The air around him grew heavy with tension at the thought of the feat he was about to undertake.
Before him, two strange flames floated in the air, radiating energy fluctuations that made one's heart tremble.
One was the Spirit Rhinoceros Heart Flame. Within its pale yellow blaze, a core shaped like a heart beat rhythmically, as though telling of its mysterious power.
The other was the Cherry Blossom Scarlet Flame. It was as dazzling as pink cherry blossoms, yet radiated scorching heat. Each "petal" seemed to be a burning flame.
Yao Chen drew a deep breath, his gaze resolute as he prepared to devour these two powerful Heavenly Flames.
His hands swiftly formed seals, and the Flame Mantra began to circulate within him.
As the technique activated, a powerful suction