Devouring the Heavenly Flame

## Chapter 41: Devouring the Heavenly Flame

The Snake People Race powerhouses dared not disturb the harmonious scene between Chen Xuan and the Seven-colored Snake.

The Seven-colored Snake looked at Chen Xuan with pitiful, longing eyes.

Chen Xuan found the small, adorable Seven-colored Snake in front of him particularly amusing.

"If this little darling is Queen Medusa, the contrast would be too great," Chen Xuan thought, a faint smile on his face as he stroked the snake's head.

The Seven-colored Snake seemed to enjoy Chen Xuan's touch, rubbing against him affectionately.

In Chen Xuan's impression, Queen Medusa was always aloof and distant, radiating an indifference that kept people at arm's length.

Moreover, Queen Medusa was known for her quick temper.

But the Seven-colored Snake before him completely lacked any murderous glint in its eyes.

Chen Xuan took a gold coin from his storage ring and dangled it in front of the Seven-colored Snake. "Are you interested in my gold coin?"

The Seven-colored Snake's gaze remained fixed on his storage ring, as if there was something inside that it deeply craved.

As for the gold coin Chen Xuan offered, the Seven-colored Snake ignored it, its eyes still glued to the storage ring.

Seeing that it wasn't interested in the gold coin, Chen Xuan took out another herb.

The Seven-colored Snake still didn't react.

Chen Xuan had no choice but to patiently keep taking things out of his storage ring.

When he pulled out a sixth-tier fire-attributed Magic Core, the Seven-colored Snake's eyes lit up with desire.

"Holy cow, you're too greedy!" Chen Xuan felt depressed, realizing the Seven-colored Snake was interested in the sixth-tier Magic Core.

This particular sixth-tier Magic Core was something he had obtained from the Green Flame Python's lair.

The Green Flame Python had been about to devour this Magic Core itself, but Chen Xuan had snatched it away.

Chen Xuan had planned to sell the Magic Core for gold coins.

If he sold a sixth-tier Magic Core, he could definitely get a considerable sum of gold coins.

The Seven-colored Snake let out a hissing sound, its small tail wagging non-stop.

"Here, it's for you. Who told you you're my future wife?" Chen Xuan gave it up reluctantly.

Now that Medusa had evolved into a Seven-colored Snake, he wondered when she would be able to fully transform?

If devouring the Magic Core to gain power could help her transform, then Chen Xuan naturally wouldn't be stingy.

He tossed the Magic Core to the Seven-colored Snake, which swallowed it whole and immediately began to absorb its power.

"Keep a close eye on your Queen," Chen Xuan instructed the Snake People Race powerhouses nearby.

He then turned his attention to the azure flame, feeling a bit impatient.

As he approached the azure flame step by step, Chen Xuan could feel its terrifying high temperature.

The closer he got, the stronger the sense of danger became.

Chen Xuan's entire body was enveloped in purple-green flames as he drew closer to the azure flame.

At the same time, the Undying Hegemon Body Art circulated, allowing him to temper his body with the azure flame.

The Snake People Race saw Chen Xuan intended to devour the Heavenly Flame but did not stop him; their attention was entirely on the Seven-colored Snake.

They needed to protect Queen Medusa.

The Snake People Race powerhouses didn't know what state Queen Medusa was in now.

They could only wait and see, awaiting the Seven-colored Snake to absorb the sixth-tier Magic Core's energy.

With most of the purple-green flame concentrated in his right hand, Chen Xuan reached out towards the azure flame, intending to grasp its core.

To obtain a Heavenly Flame, one must extract its original flame core and then devour it.

However, this process was extremely difficult.

Fortunately, Chen Xuan's Dou Huang power hadn't dissipated, so he could now use his Eight-star Dou Huang strength to suppress the terrifying power contained within the Heavenly Flame.

The moment his palm touched the azure flame, he immediately felt excruciating pain, his entire body wracked with intense agony.

The clothes on his arm turned to ash under the azure flame.

His skin was being scorched by the flame, appearing fiery red and blinding.

But this was just the beginning.

Chen Xuan extended his hand deeper into the azure flame, trying to find the Heavenly Flame's origin.

His arm began to char, then spiderweb-like cracks appeared and spread rapidly.

Blood began to seep from his skin, turning into black smoke and dissipating under the azure flame.

His arm didn't immediately turn to ash, thanks to the purple-green flames he controlled, the Undying Hegemon Body Art, and his formidable healing ability.

Yet, the process remained agonizing, forcing him to endure unbearable pain.

Finally, he successfully pulled out the original flame core.

In his palm, a wisp of azure magma pulsed, radiating terrifying heat.

As the elemental fire was extracted, the azure flames before him gradually diminished, eventually transforming into a tiny wisp of azure fire that drilled into the azure magma in Chen Xuan's hand.

"The next step is crucial," Chen Xuan murmured, gazing at the primordial elemental fire in his hand before swallowing it whole.

As the primordial elemental fire entered his body, it was like a red-hot iron placed in a bowl, instantly causing a furious boiling sensation.

Chen Xuan immediately activated the method described in the Heavenly Wrath Fire Lotus Combat Skill to help him assimilate the Heavenly Flame.

In addition, he also used the Beast Fire within his body to help suppress the Heavenly Flame seed, then began guiding the azure flames within him to converge.

This process was arduous and agonizing.

Chen Xuan's meridians were ravaged by the Heavenly Flame. If not for his strong healing ability and the suppressive measures he employed, he would very likely have been consumed by the Heavenly Flame.

If he were consumed by the Heavenly Flame, even his soul might dissipate.

On the side, the Snake People Race powerhouses watched Chen Xuan, who was assimilating the Heavenly Flame, with nervous and complex expressions.

If they were to attack Chen Xuan now, they would very likely be able to kill him.

But they didn't dare to act rashly.

Firstly, they feared Chen Xuan might have hidden reinforcements.

Secondly, they worried Queen Medusa would hold them accountable upon her appearance.

After all, Chen Xuan had come to help Queen Medusa resist the invaders.

As time ticked by, Chen Xuan's suffering gradually lessened, eventually disappearing completely.

He opened his eyes, a flash of azure flame flickering within them, giving him an eerie appearance.

"Tsk tsk, I feel like my strength has improved quite a bit," Chen Xuan smacked his lips, secretly pleased.

He hadn't expected that assimilating the Heavenly Flame could boost his strength.

His Dou Huang power hadn't dissipated yet, so he didn't know what level his true strength had reached.

His gaze fell upon the Seven-colored Snake nearby, and Chen Xuan's expression turned to surprise.

At this moment, the Seven-colored Snake was enveloped in a seven-colored radiance, obscuring its form.

But the terrifying aura it emitted was utterly astounding.

Feeling the aura emanating from the Seven-colored Snake, Chen Xuan's heart pounded. Definitely Dou Zong level.

Could Queen Medusa be transforming?

Chen Xuan was filled with anticipation, waiting for the seven-colored light to vanish.

"Yue Mei, give me a set of clothes," Queen Medusa's cold voice, filled with majesty, echoed from within the seven-colored light.

"Yes, my Queen," Yue Mei immediately produced a set of robes and sent them floating towards the seven-colored light.

Chen Xuan stared intently at the seven-colored light, waiting for Queen Medusa's stunning face to appear.

When the seven-colored light dissipated, a graceful, exquisite figure appeared before Chen Xuan.

A face that could topple kingdoms was exposed, three thousand strands of black hair cascaded freely, and a perfect, golden-ratio figure was flawless. A pair of fair, long, beautiful legs shimmered, exuding temptation.

Clad in a brocade robe, her devilish figure was showcased to perfection.

Her stunning face held an air of cold aloofness. She raised her head slightly, her spiritual eyes fixated on the silver-haired young man.

"You're truly beautiful," Chen Xuan said with a faint smile.