Flame Mantra Is More Suitable for Junior Brother

Xiao Yu looked at the two scrolls before him, unable to help feeling conflicted.

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He had no choice. The Flame Mantra was the foundation upon which Xiao Yan would eventually become a Dou Di. With his own Pure Yang Flame Body and its affinity for fire, if he chose the Flame Mantra, he could be certain that he would successfully cultivate it.

But if he did that, he would essentially be stealing Xiao Yan's opportunity. Without the Flame Mantra, how could Xiao Yan possibly achieve such great success in the future?

Things like Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, becoming champion of the Alchemist Grand Meeting, and the Flame Emperor would all turn to smoke.

By then, even if he cultivated to the Dou Di realm, he would likely still be unable to escape being erased by the system.

Moreover, one year of the ten-year deadline had already passed. If he remained in this tiny Wutan City and followed the original plot, then once the ten-year deadline arrived, he would definitely die.

Besides, the physique granted by the system was said to possess maximum affinity for fire. Xiao Yu simply didn't believe it would lose to a mere Flame Mantra.

With that thought, Xiao Yu chuckled and glanced at Xiao Yan. "I really am the most suitable person to cultivate the Flame Mantra."

Hearing Xiao Yu's words, a trace of dimness flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes.

"But... compared to me, Junior Brother needs it more!"

As soon as those words were spoken, Xiao Yan stared at Xiao Yu in astonishment. Medicine Elder's phantom beside them also opened his eyes curiously.

Xiao Yu smiled and said to Xiao Yan, "Don't look at me like that. Before long, you'll have a Three-Year Agreement waiting for you. And don't forget what Master said—Xun'er's background is far from simple. If you don't give it your all, how will your senior brother get to drink at your wedding feast?"

As he spoke, he reached out and chose the other cultivation method.

Seeing Xiao Yu's choice, Xiao Yan's heart instantly filled with gratitude. Ever since his talent had yet to return, his senior brother had always looked after him. Xiao Yan had seen it all and remembered it in his heart. He would properly repay his senior brother in the future.

On the other side, Medicine Elder was also stunned by Xiao Yu's choice. It wasn't as though he didn't know the temptation of the Flame Mantra; otherwise, he wouldn't have ended up in his current state. He had also assumed Xiao Yu would choose the Flame Mantra, since his physique would greatly reduce the risks of subduing Heavenly Flames.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yu had ultimately left this opportunity to Xiao Yan. A trace of gratification flickered in Medicine Elder's eyes, and he felt fortunate that the disciples he had accepted possessed such extraordinary character.

Meanwhile, although Xiao Yu had chosen the Earth Tier cultivation method Medicine Elder offered, what he actually cultivated was the Sun Devouring Technique rewarded by the system.

Over the past year, sparring with Xiao Yan had triggered a few more missions. Although the Sun Devouring Technique from the beginner's gift pack was only a high-grade Xuan Tier cultivation method, Xiao Yu had learned after asking the system that it was merely the foundation of another cultivation method. With the system around, he didn't need to worry about the later parts at all.

After reaching the Dou Zhe realm, everyone became qualified to cultivate cultivation methods. It was time for the Sun Devouring Technique he had kept hidden away to truly show its worth.

Opening the system panel, Xiao Yu began to inspect it.

[Strongest Supporting Character System]

Name: Xiao Yu

Level: Level 3 (Experience 181\400)

Strength: One-Star Dou Zhe

Cultivation Method: Sun Devouring Technique

Battle Skills: Yellow Rank low-grade Fire Cloud Palm (Mastery), Xuan Tier low-grade Absorbing Palm (Proficient), Xuan Tier high-grade Eight Extremes Collapse (Proficient), Xuan Tier low-grade Startling Dragon Step (Advanced Mastery)

Items: Low-grade Storage Ring, first-grade Blood-Refining Pill, third-tier wood-element magical core

Main Mission: None

The cultivation of battle skills and cultivation methods was divided into four stages: beginner, proficient, advanced mastery, and mastery.

Over the past year, the system had triggered pitifully few missions and had barely shown any presence. Most of his battle skills had been learned from Medicine Elder together with Xiao Yan. Fortunately, his usual sparring sessions with Xiao Yan could improve his battle skill proficiency. Otherwise, he might not have reached his current level of familiarity.

"Ding! The host has successfully broken through to the Dou Zhe realm, triggering a new main mission!"

"Xiao Yan's talent has now returned. This test will certainly shock the Xiao Clan and usher in a new main storyline."

Xiao Yu was thrilled upon hearing the system's voice. It seemed that breaking through to the Dou Zhe realm would bring about a change in the system.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yu exited the system panel and told Medicine Elder and Xiao Yan that he had successfully become a Dou Zhe. After displaying his post-breakthrough strength, he returned to his room and opened the system panel again.

[Strongest Supporting Character System]

Name: Xiao Yu

Level: Level 3 (Experience 181\400)

Strength: One-Star Dou Zhe

Cultivation Method: Sun Devouring Technique

Battle Skills: Yellow Rank low-grade Fire Cloud Palm (Mastery), Xuan Tier low-grade Absorbing Palm (Proficient), Xuan Tier high-grade Eight Extremes Collapse (Proficient), Xuan Tier low-grade Startling Dragon Step (Advanced Mastery)

Items: Low-grade Storage Ring, first-grade Blood-Refining Pill, third-tier wood-element magical core

Main Mission: As a supporting character, you should clear away every obstacle for Xiao Yan in advance! Leave Wutan City! This tiny city is holding you back!

"Promotion gift pack has not yet been claimed!"

Xiao Yu discovered that there was still a promotion gift pack and hurriedly clicked to claim it.

"Ding! Reward: Green Lotus Core Flame Map!"

"Ding! Reward: Canaan Academy Admission Invitation!"

"Ding! Reward: Shadowless Mask. After wearing it, no one can see through your origins!"

"Ding! Reward: Weapon, Thousand Flame Spear!"

"Ding! Reward: Dou Qi +100!"

The string of notifications left Xiao Yu stunned. Ever since the system had appeared, when had it ever given him such generous rewards? And this main mission... he knew he was a supporting character, but did it really have to push him this hard?

Clear obstacles for Xiao Yan in advance? That was way too much!

Even draft horses weren't worked this hard.

Complaints aside, the rewards this time were indeed generous. They directly surpassed his painstaking cultivation from the previous year, and it seemed that his strength had been quantified as well. Now, he could immediately tell how far he was from breaking through.

Xiao Yu hurriedly checked the rewards he had received.

The Green Lotus Core Flame Map and the Canaan Academy Admission Invitation were self-explanatory from their names, but he was curious about one thing. Since he wasn't cultivating the Flame Mantra, what use did he have for a Green Lotus Core Flame Map?

"Century Egg, the map for a Heavenly Flame is useless to me. I haven't cultivated the Flame Mantra, and I definitely can't steal Xiao Yan's opportunity!" Xiao Yu asked with a frown.

"The host's Pure Yang Flame Body can devour all flames to cultivate. It can also absorb their essence without damaging their foundation. Therefore, the host can completely seek out these Heavenly Flames and absorb their energy."

Xiao Yu was shocked upon hearing that. "So you're saying I can absorb a Heavenly Flame's energy first and weaken it, yet not affect its growth? The Heavenly Flame will continue to exist, and it can also strengthen me?"

"That's right. The host's Pure Yang Flame Body is beloved by the fire element. To you, Heavenly Flames are the finest nourishment."

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