Only after hearing Yao Lao's explanation did Xiao Fan understand how difficult it was to evolve the Flame Mantra. After all, he could not possibly remember every word of the book he had read in his previous life. He only had a clear understanding of the major events and the relationships between certain factions.
Still, Xiao Fan felt that Xiao Yan should have no trouble subduing the Green Lotus Core Flame.
After all, when he had collected the Heavenly Flame himself, he had already consumed some of its essence. In other words, the flame had already been weakened once by him. Xiao Yan had also prepared thoroughly and had now successfully absorbed the Heavenly Flame into his body, so there should not be any further problems.
Xiao Fan and Yao Lao waited outside. Xiao Fan felt no pressure, while Yao Lao was deeply worried. He knew how terrifying Heavenly Flames were, and he had never witnessed the Flame Mantra evolve, so he feared something unexpected might happen. Although Xiao Fan was confident, he could hardly show it. He could only keep his mouth shut, put on a worried expression, and wait quietly with Yao Lao.
They did not have to wait long. After roughly half an hour, the dome-shaped Heavenly Flame barrier gradually weakened, finally revealing what lay within.
Xiao Yan sat naked on the Green Lotus Seat, his eyes still closed. The aura around him surged ceaselessly, and it was clear that his current condition was not too bad. By now, he had drawn the Heavenly Flame entirely into his body.
Opening his eyes, Xiao Yan saw his teacher and senior brother staring at him. Unable to contain his joy, he rose from the lotus seat, his face brimming with excitement.
Seeing Xiao Yan's reaction, Yao Lao finally felt