"Right here!"
After finding a suitable cave, Gu Fei had the Amethyst Winged Lion King slowly descend to the ground.
Next, he instructed the Amethyst Winged Lion King to watch over Xiao Yixiang and Qinglin.
In addition, Gu Fei set up a protective energy shield around the area where they were staying.
He was concerned that the energy fluctuations from merging the Heavenly Flame might affect them.
"Wait for me here. It shouldn't take long to refine the Heavenly Flame ," he assured them.
After giving his final instructions, Gu Fei entered the cave and took out the lotus seat from his ring.
Above the lotus, a small green flame was quietly burning.
In the original novel, Xiao Yan barely survived when merging with the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, nearly losing his life even with Yao Lao's help. But Gu Fei didn't have to worry about that. The Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire was weaker than the Sea Heart Flame.
The pressure emanating from the fire caused the nearby Amethyst Winged Amethyst Winged Lion King to shudder in fear, a trace of panic flashing in its eyes.
The ends of Gu Fei's hair rustled in the strong wind as the two flames fused violently, yet his expression remained calm.
Gu Fei felt the strength and fullness of his fighting spirit coursing through him. After a moment, he brought up the system's attribute panel.
Half a day later, a new Heavenly Flame was born in Gu Fei's hands.
He was now just one step away from reaching the realm of Dou Zun...
A powerful energy wave instantly swept out with Gu Fei at the center.
When he opened his eyes again, a strange light flashed in them, and his aura surged steadily.
Nine-star Dou Zong!
[Fighting skills: Flame Devouring Cage (Earth Rank Advanced), Sun Finger (Earth Rank Intermediate), Sky Star Step (Earth Rank Advanced Body Movement Fighting Skill)...]
Gu Fei closed his eyes.
[Soul: Early Spiritual Realm]
[Kung Fu: Heart Sutra (Heavenly Elementary)]
The Sea Heart Flame, tranquil as the ocean depths, and the Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire, burning like a blue lotus, gradually fused in his hands.
[Cultivation: Nine-star Dou Zong]
[Age: 16]
[Constitution: Level 78]
The formation of this new Heavenly Flame sent energy waves rippling everywhere, feeding back into Gu Fei's fighting spirit, along with the cultivation he had accumulated since leaving the ancient world...
Using the Sea Heart Flame to suppress the Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire made refining it easier than last time. Gu Fei raised his right palm, and a blue flame ignited without wind.
[Qualification: Level 101]
[Host: Gu Fei]
[Alchemy: Peak Seventh Grade]
[Fusion of Heavenly Flame : Sea Heart Flame and Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire]
[Emotional Value Accumulation: 14,930]
Gu Fei's gaze fell on the last column. Looking at his accumulated emotional value, he felt quite satisfied.
Since leaving the ancient world, the emotional value he had gained over the past few months far exceeded what he had accumulated in previous years.
The people around him were all beings of great fortune, which meant their emotional value contributions were far higher than those in the ancient world.
However, even though this emotional value seemed abundant, the cost of improving his abilities was increasing.
The threshold for strengthening himself was getting higher, and the emotional value required was also climbing.
Gu Fei planned to accumulate more emotional value before upgrading his skills.
As for alchemy, though the panel showed him as only a peak seventh-grade alchemist, Gu Fei already had the ability to refine eighth-grade elixirs. This was because his enormous soul power had entered the spiritual realm.
An alchemist's soul realm is divided into four stages: Mortal Realm, Spiritual Realm, Heavenly Realm, and Emperor Realm. Each realm is further divided into early, middle, and late stages.
Reaching the Spiritual Realm meant an alchemist could refine eighth-grade elixirs, those in the Heavenly Realm could refine ninth-grade elixirs, and those in the Emperor Realm could refine Emperor-grade elixirs. Since ancient times, no one had ever reached the Emperor Realm.
With his soul power at the Spiritual Realm, Gu Fei needed only to refine an eighth-grade pill to be officially recognized as an eighth-grade alchemist.
"Hiss!"
While Gu Fei was deep in thought, the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python suddenly slithered out of his sleeve, nuzzling his hand like a spoiled child.
It rubbed its head against his hand, looking anxious.
"Little one, are you hungry?"
Gu Fei smiled and retrieved an Earth Fire Lotus Seed from his ring, feeding it to the little snake.
[Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python feels dissatisfied. Emotional value increases by 50]
The Earth Fire Lotus Seed was small, and the little snake glanced at Gu Fei with disdain, its eyes seemingly saying, How is this supposed to fill me up?
Nonetheless, it reluctantly swallowed the seed.
In fact, the Earth Fire Lotus Seed, though small and unassuming, takes hundreds of years to condense.
The energy contained within it was immense, and even a Dou Huang-level powerhouse would benefit greatly from it.
After the snake consumed it, a surge of violent energy rushed into its body, causing its belly to swell slightly, as if it were struggling to digest the seed.
"Little one, it seems like you can't digest that. Do you need help?"
Seeing the little snake's slightly bulging belly, which looked a bit comical, Gu Fei smiled and stretched out his hand, preparing to help.
Just as he was about to assist, a brilliant light suddenly burst from the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python's body.
The light enveloped the small snake in the center. Gu Fei squinted his eyes and could clearly sense that the once tiny Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python was suddenly growing larger.
At the same time, it seemed softer and more delicate.
Moments later, the empty feeling was gone, and Gu Fei found himself holding something soft and pliable.
The sensation of smooth, delicate skin filled Gu Fei's senses. As his palm touched this softness, like a woman's tender body, a realization dawned on him.
His expression shifted dramatically.
"It seems the soul of Queen Medusa has temporarily gained control..."
Gu Fei slowly lowered his head, looking directly into the captivating eyes of the woman now in his arms.
Her bright, cold gaze met his with a murderous intent that sent a chill down his spine.
[Queen Medusa becomes angry. Emotional value increases by 100]
Her beautiful eyes flared with rage, the corners of her eyes arched upwards, and her red lips were tightly pressed. Each frown and movement exuded an irresistible allure, yet her fierce stare left Gu Fei stunned.
For a moment, he couldn't take his eyes off her enchanting face, so breathtakingly beautiful that it could only be described as divine. Despite the anger in her eyes, her charm was undeniable.
She was a vision of beauty that could captivate any man.
At this moment, Queen Medusa was naked, her supple skin pressed tightly against Gu Fei's body. Her presence overwhelmed him as her flawless face hovered just inches away.
Queen Medusa lying in Gu Fei's arms in such an alluring posture brought him an intense thrill.
His cheeks flushed, his body stiffened, and a surge of desire ignited within him.
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