Seven-Star Dou Master, Origin Flame Talisman

Time slowly passed. The Fire-Attribute Space opened its gates, and the violent Purple Flame energy became exceptionally docile the moment it entered. Only the Flame Origin Seed at the center of the space suddenly lit up. As though it had discovered delicious food, it rapidly devoured the abundant Purple Flame energy.

Before long, the Purple Flame energy had been completely consumed. The Flame Origin Seed trembled slightly, sending Mu Chen a signal of "hunger," like a crying infant waiting to be fed.

"What the hell? How can this thing eat so much? It's giving far too little energy back to me."

Mu Chen felt somewhat frustrated. He had intended to use the Companion Purple Crystal Source's energy to break through, but most of it had gone into the Flame Origin Seed's "mouth." The energy he received was indeed pure, but there was simply too little of it.

"Fine. If you can eat that much, then finish this entire bottle of Companion Purple Crystal Source."

This was not a breakthrough into a major realm, so Mu Chen could still tell which mattered more. He immediately grabbed the jade bottle and poured it into his mouth, gulping down every last drop of the Companion Purple Crystal Source.

"Hot, hot, hot! My tongue is about to melt!"

Mu Chen exhaled wisps of pale purple flame, his face turning purple-red. The sweat that had just formed evaporated cleanly away, making him look like a crab about to be boiled alive.

Absorb it. Absorb it all! Don't you dare rest until you've sucked every bit of this energy dry!

Mu Chen roared viciously in his heart. The Flame Origin Seed immediately behaved like a child that had done something wrong, obediently swallowing the Purple Flame energy rampaging through Mu Chen's body.

Mu Chen steadied himself and used the Origin Qi Manipulation Art to circulate the Purple Flame energy within his body, accelerating the Flame Origin Seed's absorption.

Suddenly, Mu Chen discovered in astonishment that under the continuous impact and cleansing of the Purple Flame energy, his meridians were gradually dyed with a crystalline purple hue. Their toughness had risen to another level.

"This is incredible! There's even a benefit like this? Not bad. Even if my cultivation doesn't improve this time, it'll still have been worth it."

An hour later, the Purple Flame energy that had swollen Mu Chen to the point of discomfort was finally completely absorbed by the Flame Origin Seed. As expected, Mu Chen obtained a purple flame.

However, Mu Chen was rather speechless as he watched, through inner vision, the Purple Flame trying to occupy the Qi Cyclone only to be chased all over the place by the awakened Xuan Huang Flame.

To be honest, a sixth-tier Beast Flame was already quite powerful. Unfortunately, this unlucky thing had encountered an even stronger Heavenly Flame.

With a thought, the Purple Flame darted into the Fire-Attribute Space. With a Heavenly Flame present, this Purple Flame was practically useless to Mu Chen.

Just then, a surge of pure, abundant energy flowed out from the "intoxicated" Flame Origin Seed. Following the bridge between the Origin Space and the Qi Cyclone, that pure energy streamed into the Qi Cyclone. Delighted, Mu Chen immediately converted it into his own Dou Qi.

It was not until sunset that Mu Chen finished converting all the energy in his body. His aura had also become far stronger.

"I'm a Seven-Star Dou Master now. I actually rose two stars at once this time. This cultivation speed is practically taking off."

Less than a month had passed since Mu Chen arrived in this world, yet his cultivation had already reached the high-level Dou Master realm. If he cultivated at full force and used pills, Mu Chen was confident that he could advance to the Da Dou Shi realm within three months.

If outsiders learned of Mu Chen's terrifying rate of advancement, countless so-called geniuses would probably be ashamed beyond words.

With a wave of his hand, a red glow flashed forth and transformed into a red ball of light the size of a ping-pong ball, hovering above Mu Chen's palm.

Flame Luminary Transformation, enhancement-type secret art, purple quality, priceless.

Effect: Using the unique flames within one's body as the foundation and seal arts as the guide, it stimulated the body's potential through those unique flames, granting a massive increase in strength for a short period of time.

The more unique flames one possessed, the stronger the secret art's effect.

Prerequisites for using the secret art: First, the cultivation art must be the Origin Qi Manipulation Art.

Second, one must possess the "Flame Origin Seed."

After the secret art was used, the duration of its side effects depended on the strength of the "Flame Origin Seed." At its highest level, it could have no side effects at all.

Holy shit, no side effects! This secret art is pretty powerful.

I knew it. The Flame Origin Seed looked like some incredibly mysterious treasure. So it was meant to work together with this secret art.

I don't know just how powerful this secret art's enhancement is, but using it to fight opponents above my level should definitely be easy.

The unique flames mentioned here should refer to Heavenly Flames. It's somewhat similar to the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes.

Excellent. I have another trump card for defeating enemies now.

Mu Chen stared avidly at the ping-pong-ball-sized red sphere. He then touched it with his fingertip. The sphere trembled before turning into a red ray that entered Mu Chen's body through his finger, rapidly shooting toward the Flame Origin Seed within the Fire-Attribute Space.

Hiss, hiss!

The originally dark yellow Flame Origin Seed transformed into a brilliant red. Endless fiery radiance burned and spread throughout the entire Fire-Attribute Space. The Purple Flame tucked away in a corner of the space trembled, its purple blaze compressed until it resembled a guttering candle in the wind, nearly extinguished.

Mu Chen looked at the Purple Flame that had been forced into the Qi Cyclone and could not help feeling speechless.

At that moment, a flood of information surged into Mu Chen's mind. It contained information related to the Flame Luminary Transformation, as well as the Flame Luminary Seal Art needed to perform it.

The Flame Origin Seed had also changed drastically. It seemed to transform into a red sun, slowly rising and hanging at the very top of the space. Boundless, scorching red radiance illuminated every corner of the space. Vein-like traces appeared in the void, faint and blurry, intertwining into the indistinct shape of a throne. Upon that throne sat a red sun.

Boom! Boom!

Several thunderous explosions shook the Fire-Attribute Space. The sun upon the throne suddenly began compressing and condensing toward the center.

Specks of golden light were born within it. The sun gradually vanished, replaced by several golden lines that formed the character "fire," though it also resembled an unfathomable symbol. That character gave Mu Chen the feeling of being the origin of all flames, profoundly mysterious and extraordinary.

"The Flame Origin Seed has become an 'Origin Flame Talisman'! And the Origin Flame Talisman is also the key to using the Flame Luminary Transformation. No wonder the Flame Origin Seed is a required condition.

"But something this mysterious—could its purpose really be nothing more than allowing me to use a secret art?"

Mu Chen immediately summoned the Purple Flame to test it. Without forming the Flame Luminary Seal Art, he used his thoughts to guide the Purple Flame slowly toward the Origin Flame Talisman.

Yet before it could even approach the throne, the Purple Flame let out a mournful cry. Within the burning purple blaze, the shadow of a lifelike Purple Crystal Winged Lion appeared.

It trembled violently, kneeling in the void as though worshipping a king. It lowered its proud head and refused to move no matter how Mu Chen urged it.

Mu Chen curled his lips and said disdainfully, "Tch, this Purple Flame really is useless. Let's try the Xuan Huang Flame instead."

As a cluster of dark yellow Xuan Huang Flame approached, it easily passed the "trembling" Purple Flame. However, just as it was about to ascend the throne, it too froze in place like the Purple Flame. Mu Chen felt as though a minister were facing an emperor.

"Damn, this talisman is impressive. Unfortunately, the only use it brings me right now is activating the secret art.

"But I believe that when the day comes when I can control it, it will be enough to destroy heaven and earth."