" Buddha's Wrathful Fire Lotus?"
Upon hearing the name, Jin Heng was startled and asked with a surprised expression, "Buddhist martial arts?"
Yang Zhen was taken aback, thinking to himself, "Damn, I really didn't notice that. There are copyright fees involved?"
I should have known better than to plagiarize other people's names so casually. If the Buddhist community were to investigate this, wouldn't it be terrifying?
However, Yang Zhen wasn't too worried, as he figured even the entire Buddhist sect probably couldn't produce such a talent. He shook his head and said, "Why do you care so much? It can make you unleash ten times your strength. Will you learn it or not?"
Jin Heng chuckled and said, "I must learn it. Anyone who tries to stop me from learning the Buddha's Wrathful Fire Lotus will have to deal with me. Actually, in the Western Region, there aren't so many sectarian distinctions, unlike in your North Isle, where sectarianism is so prevalent."
Yang Zhen understood this point. After all, the Western Region were too complicated, with Buddhist, Evil Cultivator Devil Cultivator, and other miscellaneous sects. Since everyone had different beliefs but could live under the same sky, they naturally wouldn't be so concerned about sectarianism.
Jin Heng looked at Yang Zhen with a smile, and Yang Zhen also felt that this guy, who seemed honest and simple but was actually more principled than anyone else, was quite reliable. So without any hesitation, he explained the principle of the Buddha's Wrathful Fire Lotus to Jin Heng.
Upon hearing that two kinds of Companion Heavenly Fire were to be fused, Jin Heng's face turned green.
"This... this... this won't do! How can you do that?"
Let alone someone like Jin Heng who possesses two kinds of Companion Heavenly Fire, even Hua Youyue and Han Yan'er were taken aback. They looked at Yang Zhen with astonishment and exclaimed in horror, " Companion Heavenly Fire are unique species that exist independently in the world. Each Companion Heavenly Fire has its own unique attributes. These two attributes are at opposite ends of the spectrum. How could they possibly be fused together?"
Han Yan'er is right. Trying to fuse two kinds of Heavenly Fire using ordinary methods would definitely lead to certain death. But who Yang Zhen?
Not only is his talent extraordinary, but his knowledge and experience in various martial arts techniques are comparable to those of everyone in the entire North Isle combined.
The Buddha's Wrathful Fire Lotus sounds terrifying, and one wrong move could cost you your life, but it's not like no one's never done it before. If others have done something this terrifying, why can't we be terrifying for once?
Moreover, as far as Yang Zhen knew, this person could not only fuse two kinds of Heavenly Fire, but also three kinds, and at this point, they might already be able to fuse five kinds.
Just as Yang Zhen was about to explain, Jin Heng grinned and said, "It's not impossible. I've had this idea for a long time, but I've never succeeded. Once, I almost blew myself up, and since then, I've never dared to try again."
Hua Youyue and Han Yan'er looked at Jin Heng in surprise. This chubby boy didn't seem to be lying, which really surprised the two of them, along with Yang Zhen.
Yang Zhen chuckled and said, "Young comrade, you must be brave enough to try. Show this 'Sage of Saunter' what you've got, and maybe your direction is right."
Just then, the door creaked open, Shameless Cat swaggered in with a strange look on his face, followed by Mo Shuiyan and Wu Tao.
The auras of the two had indeed changed significantly. The aura emanating from the Little Witch Mo Shuiyan was much more composed, and if Yang Zhen wasn't careful, he wouldn't be able to sense any aura from her at all.
Wu Tao herself showed no signs of True Essence fluctuations. She even spaced out twice during the process of entering the room, nearly stepping on the Shameless Cat's tail, which startled the Shameless Cat into quickly dodging away.
Mo Shuiyan glared at her, looking unwilling, and said, " Yang Zhen, what are you doing? You deliberately locked us out... Ugh! I want to stay here. I'm tired of staying at the hotels on your commercial street these past few days..."
Upon seeing the interior of the Ice Palace, even Wu Tao, who had been in a daze, exclaimed in surprise, her face sparkling with excitement, "So beautiful, Yang Zhen! This is a world unto itself! How did you manage to do that?"
"No wonder this guy wouldn't let us into the thatched hut. He was afraid we'd fight him for it. What a stingy guy! It's just a thatched hut. Why don't you just build another one yourself?" Mo Shuiyan's personality was quite impulsive.
The little girl Wu Tao was different from other body-tempering cultivators; she was more perceptive. Hearing this, she chuckled and said, "This kind of place isn't one you can just casually build another one."
Yang Zhen curled his lip and looked at the two women, saying, "What are you two doing here?"
"Us..."
Mo Shuiyan and Wu Tao exchanged glances. "Of course we're here to see Fatty!"
Yang Zhen looked at Jin Heng and saw Jin Heng solemnly summoning the Heavenly Fire. Suddenly, he said, "Wait a minute!"
Jin Heng was stunned, shuddering in fright, and the Companion Heavenly Fire in his hand immediately went out. "Wha... what happened?"
Yang Zhen looked at Jin Heng with a strange expression. Was this bastard really so stubborn? It was just an experiment to fuse the Companion Heavenly Fire, yet he created two huge balls of fire, trying to demolish the place?
"Don't try to blend in here! You all come with me to find a secluded spot, and you can try as much as you want!"
"Oh!" Jin Heng scratched his head, looking rather simple and honest.
Throughout the journey, Mo Shuiyan kept secretly observing Yang Zhen, as if Yang Zhen possessed some gossip or secret she wanted to know, while Wu Tao remained in a daze.
Not long after, Mo Shuiyan leaned close to Jin Heng and whispered, "What did Yang Zhen ask you to do?"
Jin Heng, unsuspecting, smiled and said, " Yang Zhen wants me to fuse with his Companion Heavenly Fire!"
"Are you crazy?" Mo Shuiyan was startled, her voice a little loud, immediately waking Wu Tao, who was standing beside her in a daze. Wu Tao looked around warily and said, "W-what happened?"
Yang Zhen stared speechlessly at the three clowns. These Heaven-Favored Person in the Western Region, unmatched by anyone else?
And that Yun La, Yang Zhen found even more interesting. He hadn't even done anything yet, and he almost broke his State of Mind. This monk's State of Mind was too easily broken. He should tell him the story of Sanzang went to retrieve the true scriptures when he had the chance, so that he would know what it meant to remain calm even when a female demon was in his arms. That's what State of Mind is all about!
"What's wrong?"
Jin Heng was also startled by Mo Shuiyan and asked in surprise.
Mo Shuiyan hurriedly moved ten feet away from Jin Heng: "Fusing two kinds of Companion Heavenly Fire, who came up with this idea? Do they have a death wish?"
"Hey, hey, little student, why do you say such unpleasant things? What do you mean by 'you're tired of living'?" Yang Zhen came to Jin Heng's side, patted Jin Heng on the shoulder, and said, "Are you afraid that after Jin Heng cultivates the Buddha's Wrathful Fire Lotus, you won't be able to beat him anymore?"
Jin Heng chuckled sheepishly.
"I can't beat him?" Mo Shuiyan scoffed. "What a joke! Even if the fusion succeeds, let alone fail, how many rounds could he possibly last against me?"
Jin Heng was furious and was about to speak when Mo Shuiyan glared at him, "Shut up! How many times have I told you, Companion Heavenly Fire cannot be fused!"
Yang Zhen looked at Mo Shuiyan with a half-smile and said, "You think the Companion Heavenly Fire can't be fused?"
"Yes!" Mo Shuiyan replied, tilting his head back.
Yang Zhen then asked, "Do you think that associating with mortals can improve one's cultivation level?"
"Of course not... this is different." Mo Shuiyan was still somewhat stubborn.
Yang Zhen laughed and pointed at Wu Tao, saying, "So, do you think daydreaming can improve one's cultivation level?"
"This..." Mo Shuiyan looked at Wu Tao with suspicion. She's been acting strangely lately. Who knows if she can improve her cultivation level? Maybe she really can?
Yang Zhen took a deep breath and said, "You still don't understand power!"
"Huh?" Mo Shuiyan stared at Yang Zhen and said, " Jin Heng has tried countless times and has never succeeded. If you can help him succeed, I will... I will..."
"What do you mean?" Yang Zhen asked curiously.
Mo Shuiyan glared at him. "Whatever you say!"
"Good!"
Yang Zhen chuckled. This was an unexpected bonus. He had only intended to get Jin Heng, but Mo Shuiyan had jumped in on her own!
Forget about integration, Daoism or Buddhism, East or West, just let it bloom and that's it, right?