In the silent room, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the Green Lotus Seat, formed a hand seal, and swiftly entered a state of cultivation. Soon, the surrounding heaven and earth energy seemed to come under some unseen pull, pouring continuously into his body. Once his condition reached its peak, he immediately swallowed the earth fire lotus seed he had prepared long ago.
The moment he swallowed the earth fire lotus seed, an extremely pure surge of energy erupted within his body. A burning sensation that reached deep into his bones swiftly spread through him, turning his fair face as red as a boiled crab. Even the air around him grew scorching hot.
The searing energy from the earth fire lotus seed traveled through Xiao Yan's meridians. Although the process was agonizing, he could clearly feel that wherever the energy passed, his meridians grew tougher. Moreover, wisps of green energy continually seeped into his bones and flesh as they circulated, strengthening his body.
"It truly deserves its reputation as the essence of a fire spirit. This energy really is remarkable." Feeling the scorching fluctuations within him, Xiao Yan willed golden light to shine across his body. It was the Lesser Glazed Golden Body he had successfully cultivated in the magma. As his physique strengthened, the burning pain within him eased considerably, and only then did he fully commit to refining the earth fire lotus seed's energy.
Although the earth fire lotus seed contained an enormous amount of energy, refining it was not particularly difficult for Xiao Yan now that his Flame Mantra had evolved to Earth Tier. Once he absorbed and refined the final surge of energy, his eyes slowly opened. A gleam of green light flashed through them, and his aura began climbing rapidly.
Yet although his aura was much