Arc 2The Green Lotus Flame

Lin Chen pursued the Green Lotus Core Flame while strengthening his Sea Heart Flame, protecting Qing Lin, and bargaining with Xiao Yan and Yao Lao. After a simulation showed his rise to power and defeat by a Half-Saint, Lin Chen negotiated for Yao Lao’s treasures and confronted Queen Medusa, leaving her immobilized in his grasp.

  • Lin Chen refined pills that advanced him and Zi Yan, then left Jia Nan Academy with her and Hu Gan to train in the desert.
  • Lin Chen met Hai Bodong in Mo City, secured an Ancient Parchment Map, and implanted a flame seed in him in exchange for help finding the Green Lotus Core Flame.
  • In a simulation, Lin Chen took the Green Lotus Core Flame and other treasures, but died after Qing Lin was abducted and a giant snake attacked him.
  • Lin Chen evolved Sea Heart Flame with the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, reunited Qing Lin with Xiao Ding, and descended underground with Xiao Yan to find the Green Lotus Core Flame, which Queen Medusa had already taken.
  • Lin Chen awakened Qing Lin’s Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, defeated Lu Man and Bai Ya, evolved a Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake into a Twin-Headed Fire Spirit Flood Dragon, and gained the sand mandala Hai Bodong needed.
  • Lin Chen’s simulation showed him becoming the Heavenly Snake Mansion’s Holy Son, uniting the Northwest Continent, and dying after fighting the Hall of Souls’ Heavenly Venerates and a Half-Saint.
  • Lin Chen restored Hai Bodong’s cultivation with a Misfortune-Breaking Pill and negotiated with Yao Lao for alchemical knowledge, cultivation and body-refinement methods, and a resurrection method in exchange for the Green Lotus Core Flame.
  • Lin Chen led his companions to the Snake-People Holy City and fought Queen Medusa, freezing her summoned serpent and immobilizing her with his Dark-Blue Flame.
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Ch. 26Two-Star Dou Wang, Setting Out for Jia Ma!

Lin Chen refined a Dou Ling Pill and tested it on Zi Yan before refining and taking one himself. After advancing to Two-Star Dou Wang, he prepared to set out with Zi Yan for an undisclosed task.

  • Lin Chen began refining a Dou Ling Pill and asked Zi Yan to guard the courtyard while he worked.
  • After two days, Lin Chen successfully produced a Peak Fifth-Grade Pill, and Hu Gan appeared, having broken through to Dou Zong; he gave Lin Chen a purple Fire Crystal Card and sixth-rank magical beast inner armor.
  • Lin Chen gave the Dou Ling Pill to Zi Yan, whose cultivation rose to four-star Dou Wang.
  • Lin Chen refined a second Dou Ling Pill and took it, advancing to Two-Star Dou Wang.

Ch. 27Taking Leave from the Academy, the Desert City!

Lin Chen took Zi Yan on a training trip after Great Elder Su Qian approved his leave from Jia Nan Academy, and Hu Gan followed to keep watch over them. A month and a half later, Lin Chen and Zi Yan reached Mo City at the edge of the Tagor Desert.

  • Lin Chen persuaded the hesitant Zi Yan to leave the academy with him for training.
  • Lin Chen requested leave from Su Qian, who approved the trip and told Hu Gan to follow them.
  • Hu Gan agreed to pursue Lin Chen and Zi Yan after Su Qian reminded him that the academy could not keep them sheltered forever.
  • A month and a half later, Lin Chen and Zi Yan arrived at Mo City, where Zi Yan took an Ice-Blue Pill to cool herself in the desert heat.

Ch. 28The Noble Alchemist with Heavenly Flames, the Ice Emperor's Shock!

Lin Chen and Zi Yan visited Hai Bodong’s Ancient Map Shop, where Lin Chen collected every map in the store while searching for the remaining piece of a Demonic Lotus Flame map. He revealed his Dou Wang strength and Heavenly Flame, leaving Hai Bodong shocked.

  • Lin Chen and Zi Yan walked through Mo City and reached the Ancient Map Shop.
  • Lin Chen swept every map in the shop into his Storage Ring and paid Hai Bodong, then asked whether he had more maps in stock.
  • Hai Bodong brought out his remaining maps, but Lin Chen found no sign of the map fragment he sought.
  • Lin Chen revealed that he was a Dou Wang and said he had come to find a Heavenly Flame for Zi Yan.
  • Lin Chen produced his deep-blue Heavenly Flame and asked Hai Bodong to compare it with the flames in the Tagor Desert, startling him.

Ch. 29The Ice Emperor, Wrapped Around His Finger-Leaving with a Sweep of His Sleeve!

Lin Chen met Hai Bodong, who offered a map of suspected Heavenly Flame locations in exchange for help breaking his seal with a Misfortune-Breaking Pill. After learning Hai Bodong lacked one key ingredient, Lin Chen angrily refused to gather it for him and appeared ready to leave.

  • Hai Bodong recognized Lin Chen's Heavenly Flame and eagerly tried to stop him from leaving by offering information about Heavenly Flames.
  • Hai Bodong showed Lin Chen an Ancient Parchment Map marked with three suspected Heavenly Flame locations and explained that he needed a Heavenly Flame to refine a Misfortune-Breaking Pill.
  • Lin Chen inspected Hai Bodong's pill formula, learned that he was the Ice Emperor, and mocked his status while stating his terms for refining the pill.
  • Hai Bodong admitted that he still lacked sand mandala, and Lin Chen angrily protested when Hai Bodong asked him to gather it.

Ch. 30The Ice Emperor's Pledge of Loyalty, Another Simulation!

Lin Chen made Hai Bodong swear loyalty by implanting a child flame in his dantian, then sent him to gather medicinal herbs in Mo City. After resting at an inn, Lin Chen began another simulation.

  • Hai Bodong explained that Queen Medusa's seal made it too dangerous for him to enter the desert, but Lin Chen challenged his plan to hire Dou Ling experts.
  • Hai Bodong pledged his life to Lin Chen and asked him to implant a child flame as proof of his sincerity.
  • Lin Chen implanted a blue flame seed in Hai Bodong and promised to remove it once Hai Bodong proved his loyalty.
  • Lin Chen gave Hai Bodong a list of medicinal herbs to buy and asked him to arrange rooms at an inn.
  • Lin Chen teased Zi Yan about respecting alchemists, then soothed her by offering to make her honey-flavored pills.
  • At the Desert Beauty inn, Lin Chen opened the simulator and started a new simulation.

Ch. 31Xiao Yan Arrived, Visitors from the Heavenly Snake Mansion!

Lin Chen advanced his cultivation, acquired the Green Lotus Core Flame, and clashed with Xiao Yan before raiding the Snake-People Tribe with Zi Yan. He returned to find Qing Lin abducted by the Heavenly Snake Mansion and called on Xun'er to gather Dou Shengs for an attack.

  • Lin Chen refined pills that raised him to four-star Dou Wang, brought Qing Lin to live with him, and taught her to cultivate.
  • Xiao Yan traded companion amethyst source for Lin Chen's Marrow-Burning Liquid, then followed him to the magma cavern seeking the Heavenly Flame.
  • Lin Chen took the Earth Fire Lotus Platform, lotus seeds, and Medusa's Snake Scale, then revealed his Sea Heart Flame to Xiao Yan.
  • Lin Chen and Zi Yan raided the Snake-People Tribe's treasury and escaped with ice spirit cold spring and the Green Lotus Core Flame.
  • Lin Chen returned to find that the Heavenly Snake Mansion had abducted Qing Lin, so he contacted Xun'er and ordered an attack with the Dou Shengs.

Ch. 32Heavenly Snake Saintess, an Opportunity for the Sea Heart Flame to Evolve!

Lin Chen rescued Qing Lin from the Heavenly Snake Mansion, then later searched for her after she fled an arranged marriage and found her in the Central Plains. The Sea Heart Flame began evolving after absorbing Nine Nether Yellow Springs water, but a giant snake killed Lin Chen before he could see the transformation through.

  • Lin Chen and Ling Ying captured Lu Man and Bai Ya, and Lin Chen killed Bai Ya before Lu Man revealed the Heavenly Snake Mansion’s plans for Qing Lin.
  • Hu Gan negotiated with the Heavenly Snake Mansion, which accepted Qing Lin as its saintess; Lin Chen traded the Green Lotus Core Flame to Xun'er for an alchemist's legacy and Flame Demon Transformation.
  • Lin Chen advanced to Seven-Star Dou Wang and Sixth-Grade Alchemist, restored Hai Bodong’s cultivation, and knocked Ling Quan down after Xun'er left.
  • After Qing Lin fled an arranged marriage and disappeared, Lin Chen tracked her to the Central Plains, where she escaped from the Nine Netherworld Python Clan with him.
  • The Sea Heart Flame merged with the Nine Nether Yellow Springs water and began transforming, but a giant snake attacked and killed Lin Chen.

Ch. 33Sea Heart Flame's Powerful Trait: A Heavenly Flame with the Potential to Reach Sainthood!

Lin Chen realized the sea heart flame could grow stronger by devouring powerful heavenly water and planned to seek the Nine Nether Yellow Springs. After refining two pills, he prepared to cultivate and asked Hai Bodong to bring Zi Yan.

  • Lin Chen concluded that heavenly water could let the sea heart flame evolve, potentially reaching saint-grade power, and resolved to pursue the Nine Nether Yellow Springs despite the risks posed by the Nine Netherworld Python Clan.
  • Lin Chen decided to delay taking pills until Hai Bodong found the ingredients, so his cultivation growth would not arouse Hu Gan's suspicions.
  • Lin Chen studied pill recipes and, a month later, successfully refined the Crimson Flame Barrier-Breaking Pill and the Second-Turn Flame Spirit Pill.
  • Hai Bodong asked Lin Chen whether the pills were ready, and Lin Chen said he had refined both and was nearing the Sixth-Grade Alchemist level.
  • Lin Chen said he would take pills and cultivate, then asked Hai Bodong to fetch Zi Yan.

Ch. 34Pill-Popping Breakthrough, Sea Heart Flame Evolution!

Lin Chen entered seclusion to advance his cultivation and evolve the sea heart flame. After reaching Four-Star Dou Wang, he used the Nine Nether Yellow Springs to transform the flame and saw it develop both extreme cold and heat.

  • Lin Chen gave Zi Yan pills and asked Hai Bodong to find Qing Lin in Stone Desert City and bring her back courteously.
  • Lin Chen swallowed the Crimson Flame Barrier-Breaking Pill and advanced to Three-Star Dou Wang.
  • Lin Chen took the Second-Turn Flame Spirit Pill and advanced to Four-Star Dou Wang.
  • Lin Chen released the sea heart flame and ordered it to absorb the Nine Nether Yellow Springs.
  • The sea heart flame evolved into a dark-blue flame with a scorching core and bone-chilling outer fire.

Ch. 35First Encounter with Qing Lin, Sea Heart Flame's New Mysteries!

Lin Chen discovered that his evolved Sea Heart Flame had gained the Nine Nether Yellow Springs’ ability to purify snake beasts’ bloodlines, and he used it to help a Poison Jade Snake evolve. After returning to Mo City with Zi Yan, he arrived at the Ancient Map shop, where a young girl welcomed them and said Master Hai was drawing a map.

  • Sea Heart Flame tempered Lin Chen’s Dou Qi, raised his cultivation to six-star Dou Wang, and gained alternating cold and heat properties.
  • Lin Chen froze a vast swarm of Yellow Sand Scorpions with Thousand-Leaf Heaven-Burning Palm while testing his evolved flame.
  • Lin Chen used Sea Heart Flame and the scorpions’ Magic Cores to purify a Poison Jade Snake’s bloodline, helping it evolve from Third-Order to Fourth-Order.
  • Lin Chen realized Sea Heart Flame had inherited the Nine Nether Yellow Springs’ bloodline-tempering ability and reconsidered his plans involving the Green Lotus Core Flame and Heavenly Snake Mansion.
  • Lin Chen collected the scorpion Magic Cores, carried Zi Yan toward Mo City, and arrived with her at the Ancient Map shop.
  • A young girl greeted Lin Chen and Zi Yan at the shop and asked them not to disturb Master Hai, who was drawing a map.

Ch. 36Xiao Yan Arrives, Yao Lao's Astonishment!

Lin Chen comforted Qing Lin and gave her an Emerald Poison Snake, then led her, Zi Yan, and Hai Bodong to search the desert for the Green Lotus Core Flame. Their search brought them face-to-face with Xiao Yan, whose teacher sensed a Heavenly Flame in Lin Chen’s eyes.

  • Lin Chen scolded Hai Bodong for making Qing Lin greet customers and do menial work, then reassured her that her scales were beautiful.
  • Lin Chen gave Qing Lin the Emerald Poison Snake, and she happily befriended it.
  • Lin Chen, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Hai Bodong searched the desert for the Green Lotus Core Flame, and Zi Yan sensed something valuable beneath the sand.
  • As Lin Chen prepared to investigate, a white-robed young man led Xiao Yan toward the same area.
  • Xiao Yan’s teacher warned him about a Dou Wang expert, and Xiao Yan met Lin Chen’s flame-filled gaze as the teacher identified a Heavenly Flame.

Ch. 37Xiao Yan's Shock, Exploring the Depths Together!

Lin Chen met Xiao Yan and his companions, gave Xiao Ding a valuable pill for Qing Lin’s care, and invited Xiao Yan to explore the passage toward the heavenly flame with him. Xiao Yan accepted despite Lin Chen’s warning that he would not give up any flame they found, and the two descended into the depths.

  • Xiao Yan learned from Yao Lao that Lin Chen’s flame might be a heavenly flame absent from the ranking, and Yao Lao advised him to build a relationship with Lin Chen.
  • Lin Chen reunited Qing Lin with Xiao Ding and thanked the Desert Iron Mercenary Group by giving Xiao Ding a Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill.
  • Xiao Yan identified the pill as a Peak Fourth-Grade Pill and urged Xiao Ding to accept it for their father.
  • Xiao Yan admitted that he had come seeking a heavenly flame and revealed his Second-Rank Alchemist badge to Lin Chen.
  • Lin Chen opened a passage into the desert and invited Xiao Yan to explore it, warning that he would not yield a heavenly flame they found.
  • Lin Chen descended with Zi Yan while Hai Bodong stayed to guard Qing Lin, and Xiao Yan followed after Yao Lao promised to protect him.

Ch. 38Luring You into the Trap, Two Great Heavenly Flames!

Lin Chen and Zi Yan descended into the Magma Lake, froze its Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake guardian, and found the Green Lotus Core Flame. Xiao Yan released control of his body to Yao Lao, who possessed him and followed them to the flame.

  • Lin Chen used the Sea Heart Flame to choose a passage, and Xiao Yan followed him and Zi Yan underground.
  • Lin Chen trapped and froze a Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake that erupted from the Magma Lake.
  • Lin Chen warned Xiao Yan to stay behind, prompting Yao Lao to possess him and descend through the magma.
  • Lin Chen and Zi Yan reached the Green Lotus Core Flame, where Yao Lao arrived in Xiao Yan's body.
  • Lin Chen asked Yao Lao what business he had possessing Xiao Yan.

Ch. 39Lin Chen's Scheme, the Poison Pill Method!

Lin Chen met Xiao Yan beneath the Green Lotus Core Flame’s birthplace and revealed that Queen Medusa had taken the flame, while keeping the accompanying treasures for himself. After Xiao Yan declined to join his search, Lin Chen left with Zi Yan, still considering how to approach Yao Lao and thinking of a girl who had left Qingshan Town.

  • Yao Lao possessed Xiao Yan’s body and admitted that he had come for the Green Lotus Core Flame, but Lin Chen showed them the empty Green Lotus Platform.
  • Lin Chen found Queen Medusa’s seven-colored snake scale and suggested she had taken the flame to evolve, giving Xiao Yan a lead to pursue.
  • Lin Chen collected the Green Lotus Platform and fed Zi Yan an earth fire lotus seed, while Yao Lao realized he had taken the treasures born alongside the flame.
  • Xiao Yan emerged with Lin Chen and told Xiao Ding that the group had found no Heavenly Flame because someone had taken it first.
  • Lin Chen told Hai Bodong he had obtained accompanying treasures and would still try to refine the promised pill, then Xiao Yan declined Lin Chen’s offer to search together.
  • Xiao Yan gave Lin Chen his real name, and Lin Chen left while thinking about Yao Lao’s resurrection method and Poison Pill Method, as well as a girl he hoped to find.

Ch. 40Lin Chen: "I'm the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Snake Mansion!"

Lin Chen rescued Qing Lin from traffickers in Stone Desert City, then used pills and his sea heart flame to awaken her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. After sensing that the Heavenly Snake Mansion would soon come for Qing Lin, Lin Chen considered claiming the title of its Holy Maiden himself.

  • Lin Chen left Xiao Yan and Xiao Ding, then sent Hai Bodong to search beneath the cavern for flame marrow and retrieve the sealed Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake.
  • Lin Chen tortured traffickers until they revealed their hideouts, killed them, and destroyed their secret passage.
  • Half a month later, Hai Bodong secured the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake in a cold-iron cage while Lin Chen prepared pills to awaken Qing Lin's bloodline.
  • Lin Chen explained Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils and used his sea heart flame to awaken them.
  • Lin Chen helped Qing Lin deactivate her newly awakened pupils and realized that the Heavenly Snake Mansion would soon arrive, prompting him to consider becoming its Holy Maiden.

Ch. 41Half a Month Later, Seven-Star Dou Wang!

Lin Chen spent half a month cultivating with Qing Lin’s help and broke through from Six-Star Dou Wang to Seven-Star Dou Wang. Afterward, he scolded Hai Bodong for not pursuing cultivation aggressively enough.

  • Qing Lin asked Lin Chen about the Heavenly Snake Mansion, and he explained its strength and its interest in her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
  • Lin Chen reassured Qing Lin that she would not have to leave if she did not want to, then asked her to apply Marrow-Burning Liquid as he prepared to cultivate.
  • Lin Chen used the Green Lotus Platform and earth fire lotus seeds to cultivate for half a month while Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Hai Bodong guarded him.
  • Lin Chen broke through to Seven-Star Dou Wang, startling Hai Bodong and the others.
  • Lin Chen berated Hai Bodong for relying on ordinary cultivation instead of pills, treasures, and other means to improve.

Ch. 42Visitors from the Heavenly Snake Mansion: One King Captures Two Emperors!

Lin Chen intercepted two Dou Huang experts from the Heavenly Snake Mansion who came searching for the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. He defeated the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor and his green-robed companion, then approached them with the girl and asked to talk.

  • Lin Chen told Hai Bodong to train his body while his seal prevented him from advancing his Dou Qi cultivation.
  • A green-robed woman and the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor, Bai Ya, arrived at Stone Desert City to find the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
  • Xiao Yan sparred with Xiao Li while Xiao Ding watched, then learned from a familiar voice that two Dou Huang experts were approaching.
  • The green-robed woman and Bai Ya spotted the little girl with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, and Lin Chen flew away with her as they pursued.
  • Lin Chen countered Bai Ya's attack with his heavenly flame, struck both pursuers with his Dragon-Elephant Mountain-Subduing Roar, and brought them crashing into the desert with his Thousand-Leaf Heaven-Burning Palm.
  • Lin Chen approached the injured woman and immobilized Bai Ya, then asked them to have a proper talk.

Ch. 43A deal, a snake becomes a flood dragon, and Lu Man's shock!

Lin Chen stopped Lu Man and Bai Ya from taking Qing Lin, then demonstrated a method that evolved a Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake into a Twin-Headed Fire Spirit Flood Dragon. He offered the Heavenly Snake Mansion a deal for the secret recipe and left Qing Lin preparing to contract with the beast.

  • Lin Chen mocked Lu Man and threatened to kill her and Bai Ya before freezing them and rejecting the Heavenly Snake Mansion's claim to Qing Lin.
  • Hai Bodong brought over a Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake, and Lin Chen used heavenly flame and pills to evolve it into a fifth-rank Twin-Headed Fire Spirit Flood Dragon.
  • Lu Man was shocked by the snake's evolution and asked Lin Chen what method he had used.
  • Lin Chen offered to sell the secret recipe to the Heavenly Snake Mansion and told them to contact him at Jia Nan Academy, where he was an elder and Hu Gan's adoptive son.
  • Lin Chen freed Lu Man and Bai Ya, then told Qing Lin to use the method he had taught her to contract with the Twin-Headed Fire Spirit Flood Dragon.

Ch. 44Lin Chen's Scheme, Xiao Yan's Urgency!

Lin Chen recruited Bai Ya and Lu Man to help him retrieve the green lotus core flame from Queen Medusa, while Xiao Yan and Yao Lao secretly sought a way to stop him. Back in Stone Desert City, Lin Chen prepared to use his newly available simulation to scheme against Xiao Yan.

  • Qing Lin formed a contract with the Twin-Headed Fire Spirit Flood Dragon, while Bai Ya and Lu Man discussed how Lin Chen's bloodline-evolution method could benefit the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
  • Bai Ya gave Lin Chen his Storage Ring as an apology, and Lin Chen found the sand mandala Hai Bodong needed among its contents.
  • Lu Man gave Lin Chen a Heavenly Snake Mansion access token, and Lin Chen ordered her and Bai Ya to help him retrieve the green lotus core flame from Queen Medusa.
  • Lin Chen sent Qing Lin and the contracted snakes back toward Stone Desert City, then told Hai Bodong to gather his remaining ingredients so he could break Hai Bodong's seal the next day.
  • After Lin Chen and the others left, Xiao Yan emerged from hiding and asked Yao Lao how they could prevent Lin Chen from taking the green lotus core flame; Yao Lao advised him to wait while he considered a cunning approach.
  • Back in Stone Desert City, Lin Chen saw that a simulation was available and resolved to use it to obtain the Poison Pill Method and trap Xiao Yan.

Ch. 45The Queen's Shock, the Path to Becoming the Heavenly Snake Mansion's Holy Son!

Chen refined the Misfortune-Breaking Pill for Hai Bodong and traveled to the Tagor Desert, where he traded the green lotus core flame to Yao Lao for powerful techniques and knowledge. After helping Queen Medusa evolve and securing her service as his bodyguard, he returned to Jia Nan Academy, where the Heavenly Snake Venerable invited him to become the Heavenly Snake Mansion’s Holy Son.

  • Chen refined a sixth-grade Misfortune-Breaking Pill, breaking Hai Bodong’s seal and restoring his cultivation to Two-Star Dou Emperor.
  • Yao Lao offered an eighth-tier alchemist’s legacy and a High-grade Earth-tier Cultivation Method for the green lotus core flame, and Chen also demanded a secret art for controlling the woeful poison body and a body-refinement technique.
  • Chen’s group reached the Snake-People Holy City during Gu He’s assault, and Chen watched Queen Medusa evolve before collecting the green lotus core flame and completing his deal with Yao Lao.
  • Chen escaped with the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, later helped Queen Medusa continue evolving, and secured her agreement to serve as his bodyguard in exchange for medicinal ingredients.
  • After returning to Jia Nan Academy, Chen met the Heavenly Snake Venerable, who invited him to join the Heavenly Snake Mansion as its Holy Son.

Ch. 46Today, Master of Heavenly Snakes-Unrivaled Across the Northwest!

Lin Chen joined the Heavenly Snake Mansion, rose to become its Master, and united the Northwest Continent before confronting the Hall of Souls. After killing the Ninth Heavenly Venerate, he faced a Half-Saint and ended the simulation with a final strike.

  • Lin Chen accepted the Heavenly Snake Venerable’s invitation, left Jia Nan Academy with his companions, and gave Xun'er a white snake before traveling to the Heavenly Snake Empire.
  • Lin Chen became the Heavenly Snake Mansion’s Holy Son, advanced rapidly in cultivation and alchemy, and helped the mansion defeat Han Feng’s attack on Jia Nan Academy.
  • Lin Chen inherited the Mansion Master position, healed the Heavenly Snake Venerable, and led an alliance of Northwest powers to destroy the Lion Nether Sect and kill Shi Tian.
  • Lin Chen unified the Northwest Continent by founding the Heavenly Snake Alliance and broke through to Dou Zun.
  • The Ninth Heavenly Venerate demanded that Lin Chen supply souls to the Hall of Souls, so Lin Chen ordered an evacuation and fought the two Heavenly Venerates.
  • Lin Chen killed the Ninth Heavenly Venerate, then burned his remaining blood essence to attack the descending Half-Saint as the simulation ended.

Ch. 47Seventh Rank in a Single Thought, Hai Bodong's Bliss!

Lin Chen chose peak Seventh-Rank Alchemist experience from the simulation, greatly improving his pill refining and fire control. After refining a Misfortune-Breaking Pill, he removed Hai Bodong’s seal, restoring him to Two-Star Dou Emperor and leaving him to stabilize his cultivation before they visited Queen Medusa.

  • Lin Chen chose the alchemy experience and absorbed memories of refining pills, gaining peak seventh-rank fire control.
  • Lin Chen refined a sixth-grade Misfortune-Breaking Pill and judged that he needed greater strength before attempting seventh-grade pills.
  • Lin Chen used the pill to remove Hai Bodong’s seal, and Hai Bodong broke through to Two-Star Dou Emperor.
  • Hai Bodong celebrated his restored freedom until Lin Chen told him to stabilize his cultivation before their planned visit to Queen Medusa.
  • Lin Chen began recording the pill formulas he had learned.

Ch. 48A Late-Night Meeting with Yao Lao and His Disciple, the Spirit Ascension Method!

Lin Chen negotiated with Yao Lao for the green lotus core flame, demanding several rare techniques and legacies in exchange. Yao Lao accepted a deal for the Spirit Ascension Method, a body-refinement technique, an alchemist’s legacy, and a method to restore a Dou Zun’s body, while Lin Chen promised to help resurrect him if needed.

  • Zi Yan and Qing Lin applied medicinal liquid to Lin Chen as he cultivated with Heavenly Flames, then left when Xiao Yan arrived to speak with him alone.
  • Xiao Yan asked whether Lin Chen planned to take Queen Medusa’s green lotus core flame, and Yao Lao appeared from his ring to negotiate on his disciple’s behalf.
  • Lin Chen recognized Yao Lao as a famed alchemist and demanded a Peak Eighth-Tier alchemist’s legacy, a high-grade earth-tier body-refinement technique, a cultivation method, and the Spirit Ascension Method.
  • Yao Lao offered the Spirit Ascension Method and an ordinary eighth-tier alchemist’s legacy, and Lin Chen countered by requesting a body-refinement technique and a method to resurrect a Dou Zun.
  • Yao Lao agreed to Lin Chen’s terms after Lin Chen promised to help restore his body if he needed it.

Ch. 49Setting Out for the Snake-People Tribe, Meeting Medusa!

Lin Chen set out with Xiao Yan and their companions for the Snake-People Holy City, while Yao Lao gave him a resurrection method with costly requirements. At the city, Bai Ya called for Queen Medusa, who appeared to confront him.

  • Lin Chen negotiated with Yao Lao for an eighth-tier alchemist legacy, a body-refinement technique, a Spirit Ascension Method, and a resurrection method, receiving the latter before obtaining the green lotus core flame.
  • Lin Chen stayed with Zi Yan and Qing Lin, then departed Stone Desert City with Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, Hai Bodong, Bai Ya, and Lu Man for the Snake-People Holy City.
  • The group slipped through the Charm Snake Tribe fortress after Yao Lao, possessing Xiao Yan, silently killed a guard and disguised the wound.
  • After half a month, the group reached the Snake-People Holy City, where Bai Ya called for Queen Medusa and revealed his identity as a member of the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
  • Queen Medusa appeared in the sky and angrily challenged Bai Ya for daring to return.

Ch. 50On the Dou Qi Continent, strength reigned supreme-subduing Medusa!

Lin Chen confronted Queen Medusa over the green lotus core flame and defeated her with his mastery of fire and a dragon's roar. He left her immobilized in his arms as she demanded to be released.

  • Queen Medusa recognized Hai Bodong and questioned why he had returned with a group of experts, and Hai Bodong identified Lin Chen as the one who summoned them.
  • Lin Chen introduced himself as a Sixth-Grade Alchemist and asked Queen Medusa to give him the green lotus core flame in exchange for compensation.
  • Queen Medusa denied knowing about the flame and attacked Lin Chen's group with her purple fire, but Lin Chen's Dark-Blue Flame barrier held and redirected her assault.
  • Queen Medusa used the Purple Flame Snake Demon Seal to swallow Lin Chen's blue pillar, but Lin Chen froze the giant serpent and shattered it into ice crystals.
  • Lin Chen used a dragon's roar to disrupt Queen Medusa's defenses, then seized her and froze her meridians with his Dark-Blue Flame.
  • Queen Medusa found herself immobilized in Lin Chen's arms and demanded that he release her.
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