Refusing to Explode, Creating a Double-Layer Fire Domain

"Mutually affect each other?" Lu Heng asked. "To what extent?"

"In the mildest case, the source powers of the two flames interfere with each other, disrupting your originally stable Five Elements Cycle. Once disorder arises, the five-element balance you spent years building may tilt in an instant. Your Dou Qi will either run wild or directly surge back into your meridians."

Skyfire Venerable's voice turned solemn.

"What about the severe case?"

"The severe case..."

Skyfire Venerable paused.

"The two Heavenly Flames share the same origin. The Green Lotus Core Flame ranks nineteenth, while the Fallen Heart Flame ranks fourteenth. Both are pure Heavenly Flames born from heaven and earth, and instinctively reject their own kind. Once you break the seal and allow them to coexist in your dantian, they will instinctively fight for the position of primary flame."

"At best, your Five Elements Cycle will collapse completely, and your cultivation will fall by several stars. At worst, the two forces of flame will erupt into a direct clash within your dantian. Your meridians and soul will both be burned. If it is serious enough, your soul will disperse on the spot."

The courtyard fell silent for a while. From the direction of the back kitchen came the sound of Zi Yan rummaging through things, along with the distant clatter of pots and bowls.

Lu Heng said nothing and waited.

Sure enough, Skyfire Venerable spoke again, his tone heavier than before.

"Do you know why this old man died in the eruption of the Fallen Heart Flame back then?"

"Didn't you say it was because the Fallen Heart Flame mutated, causing your body to shatter?"

"The mutation was the result, not the cause."

The glowing specks of Skyfire Venerable's remnant soul turned slowly.

"Back then, this old man once had the