Cultivating the Burning Mantra, Refining the Red Lotus Karma Fire! Medicine Elder's Shock!

"This... this is completely illogical!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Medicine Elder was completely unsettled.

He had lived for so many years and seen countless geniuses and monsters, yet he had never heard of anyone reaching the Dou Wang realm without ever practicing a cultivation technique!

What is a cultivation technique?

It is the foundation of cultivation on the Dou Qi Continent!

It is the method used to convert the energy of heaven and earth into one's own Dou Qi!

Without a cultivation technique, it is like a house without a foundation; how could it possibly be built?

Furthermore—

Dou Wang!

That is a realm that requires one to condense Dou Qi to its absolute limit to form a Dou Qi vortex within the body, ultimately allowing one to manifest wings of Dou Qi!

Without a cultivation technique, how could one condense Dou Qi?

How could one break through bottlenecks?

How could one reach the Dou Wang realm?!

"You... are you not mocking this old man?"

Medicine Elder stared fixedly at Xiao Yan, trying to discern something from his face.

However—

Xiao Yan simply stood there, smiling without a word. That calm and composed look of confidence only made Medicine Elder feel even more shocked.

"Could, could it be..."

"What this kid said, is it true?"

Hiss—

Medicine Elder felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

What kind of monster is this?!

It is completely illogical!!!

Medicine Elder felt his entire worldview collapsing.

He had lived for over a hundred years and considered himself well-informed, but the scene before him was completely beyond his scope of understanding!

A youth who had never practiced any cultivation technique had inexplicably reached the Dou Wang realm?

If this were to spread, the entire Dou Qi Continent would be turned upside down!

Watching Medicine Elder's expression of utter shock, Xiao Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Medicine Elder need not be so surprised."

He casually toyed with the Burning Mantra scroll in his hand and said indifferently:

"This junior did indeed have some special fortuitous encounters, which is how I reached my current realm without practicing any cultivation techniques."

"As for what those encounters were—"

Xiao Yan paused, looking at Medicine Elder with a half-smile.

"Senior Medicine Elder, are you sure you want to know?"

Hearing this, Medicine Elder's expression shifted slightly, and he hurriedly shook his head.

"No, no, no, this old man does not want to know!"

He reacted extremely quickly, waving his hands repeatedly.

Just kidding!

The terror of that Black Banner was still fresh in his memory; he had absolutely no interest in the secrets this kid possessed!

Yao Chen knew better than anyone that curiosity killed the cat!

"Heh..."

Xiao Yan chuckled softly and did not press the matter further.

He looked down at the Burning Mantra scroll in his hand, a flash of pleasant surprise in his eyes.

"Since the Burning Mantra is now in my hands, this junior will not stand on ceremony."

As he spoke, he focused his mind, and a wisp of Dou Qi probed into the scroll.

Hum—

The surface of the scroll suddenly erupted with a blinding black light!

Countless profound characters and runes surged into Xiao Yan's mind like a tidal wave!

Burning Mantra!

It requires the fusion of an Exotic Fire to even begin!

The more Exotic Fires fused, the stronger the cultivation method becomes, and the greater its power!

Theoretical limit—none!

"Good!"

A sharp glint erupted in Xiao Yan's eyes.

He happened to have the Red Lotus Karma Fire in his possession right now!

Although he hadn't fused it yet, as long as he cultivated the Burning Mantra and combined it with his unique constitution, the Innate Great Sun Sacred Body, refining it would be almost effortless!

By then—

His combat power would be truly terrifying!

"Medicine Elder."

Xiao Yan put away the scroll and turned his gaze toward Yao Chen.

Medicine Elder tensed up, watching him warily.

"What... what else do you want?"

Xiao Yan smiled, his tone softening considerably.

"Medicine Elder, there is no need to be nervous."

"This junior has already said that I only wish to cooperate with you, not make things difficult for you."

"I have accepted this Burning Mantra, and my promise to you naturally still stands."

He paused for a moment before continuing:

"Once I have achieved success in my cultivation, I will certainly reshape a physical body for you and slay Han Feng and Elder Mu Gu."

"You may rest assured on this point, Senior."

Hearing this, Medicine Elder looked at Xiao Yan with a complex expression, remaining silent for a long time.

In the end, he let out a soft sigh and cupped his hands in a salute.

"I hope you keep your word."

Things had reached this point; he had no other choice.

He could only place his trust in this mysterious and unfathomable youth.

Xiao Yan nodded. Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he took out a crystal-clear jade pendant.

It was none other than the supreme treasure—the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade!

This item should have immense restorative properties for someone in Medicine Elder's state of a remnant soul.

"Oh, right!"

"Senior Medicine Elder, if you don't mind, why not enter this object to cultivate in peace?"

The moment Yao Chen's gaze fell upon the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade, he was completely stunned, his attention utterly captivated.

Heavens!

What... what kind of heaven-defying treasure was this?

Just by glancing at it, his remnant soul had actually condensed by ten percent!

If he were to stay inside for a long period, what kind of earth-shattering effect would that have?

There was no time to overthink it.

Medicine Elder transformed into a wisp of smoke and dove straight into the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade.

A moment later—

A heartfelt expression of gratitude reached Xiao Yan's ears.

"Young friend—"

"From this day forward!"

"I, Yao Chen, owe you my life!"

"Should you have any need, I, Yao Chen, will surely assist you with all my might!"

Xiao Yan smiled and was just about to speak.

Unexpectedly—

[Ding!]

The system's notification sound rang out once again.

[Congratulations to the host for using incentives to completely gain Yao Chen's trust, causing him to submit willingly!]

[Destined protagonist Xiao Yan has completely broken ties with Yao Chen, Luck Value -500!]

[Host Luck Value, +500!]

[Host has gained Super Villain Points +2000!]

[Bonus Reward: In view of the host's exceptional ability to subjugate, you are specially awarded one "Cultivation Acceleration Card." Upon use, cultivation speed will be permanently increased tenfold!]

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, his face beaming with a smile.

Unexpected gains?

Not bad, not bad at all.

This Medicine Elder is simply a treasure trove!

"Senior Medicine Elder, you speak too heavily; it was merely a trivial matter!"

"Aside from the Burning Mantra, this junior... doesn't really have much need for anything else?"

"For instance, pill formulas, alchemy insights, or perhaps some treasure maps..."

"Rest assured, Senior, this junior is not the type to demand rewards. I'm just speaking casually, no need to take it to heart, haha..."

Medicine Elder: "..."

You call this speaking casually?!

Watching Xiao Yan's grinning expression, he suddenly felt as if he had boarded a pirate ship.

Following that—

Xiao Yan took a deep breath, calming the emotions within his heart.

Now that the Burning Mantra was in his possession, it was only natural to cultivate it to success as quickly as possible.

With his current cultivation base, coupled with the constitution bonus of the Innate Great Sun Sacred Body, he mastered the Burning Mantra with almost no effort, succeeding in just a few dozen breaths.

I wonder what rank the Burning Mantra will reach after fusing with the Red Lotus Karma Fire...

Xiao Yan pondered to himself.

Then—

He slowly released that strand of Red Lotus Karma Fire from the system space!

Unexpectedly!

The moment the Red Lotus Karma Fire appeared.

A voice filled with incomparable shock rang out from within the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade.

"What?!"

"This... is this the Red Lotus Karma Fire, ranked eighth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking?"

"You... you actually found the Red Lotus Karma Fire?"