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Xiao Ling breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the Fallen Heart Flame finally yield under his persuasion.
He knew the refining process ahead was crucial, requiring meticulous preparation.
By persuading this raging flame, perhaps its resistance would be lessened during the refining phase, sparing him the torment of the strange fire.
Fluttering high, Xiao Ling unfolded his Dou Qi wings, hovering steadily above the fiery world.
His gaze, like a sharp sword, swiftly traversed the vast magma world. The
surrounding scene was blazing and magnificent. The magma simmered like a boiling ocean, emitting a heart-pounding heat and a sulphurous odor.
Soon, Xiao Ling's gaze finally settled on a massive rock jutting out from the cliff edge.
Like a lone piece of land, it stood out against the vast ocean of magma.
Gently flapping his Dou Qi wings, Xiao Ling soared swiftly towards the rock.
As the distance closed, Xiao Ling noticed that the stone's surface was not smooth, but rather covered in pits and cracks carved by time and intense heat.
Some spots shimmered with an eerie red light, like immortal witnesses within a sea of magma.
Landing gently on the stone platform, Xiao Ling felt the scorching heat beneath his feet, nearly penetrating the soles of his shoes.
Quickly channeling the Dou Qi coursing through his body, he formed a resilient shield around his feet, and the discomfort dissipated. Steadying himself,
Xiao Ling glanced around once more, confirming that this place was safe for the time being. It was indeed the perfect place to refine the Fallen Heart Flame.
Xiao Ling took a deep breath, slowly sat down cross-legged, and placed the Fallen Heart Flame before him, a faint smile playing on his face.
Xiao Ling stared firmly at the Fallen Heart Flame in his palm, his tone solemn and full of expectation: "Fallen Heart Flame, this step we are about to take is crucial for both of us. I will begin to refine you. This is not only an improvement in my personal strength, but also the starting point for our common journey towards strength."
The Fallen Heart Flame slowly rotated in Xiao Ling's palm, as if listening, or as if in deep thought. Finally, it trembled slightly, as if to express its agreement.
Xiao Ling smiled faintly and continued, "I hope you will give me your utmost cooperation during this process. Don't resist or disrupt it."
"Refining you is no easy task. Even if you don't resist, I will have to endure considerable pain. I will bear all that suffering. Just be content and allow me to refine you."
"As long as we successfully overcome this hurdle together, the road ahead will be bright. I, Xiao Ling, hereby promise you that my glory will be inextricably linked to your existence. You will occupy an irreplaceable place in my achievements."
After listening to Xiao Ling's narration, the invisible snake in his palm inexplicably showed a glint of longing in its eyes. It swayed its body, as if urging Xiao Ling to refine it quickly.
Xiao Ling took a deep breath, clearing his mind of all distractions, and prepared to begin the thrilling journey of refining the strange fire.
He knew that this process required extreme caution; the slightest mistake could cause him considerable harm.
He slowly opened his mouth, and an invisible fighting spirit surged out of his body, slowly sucking the Fallen Heart Flame into Xiao Ling's stomach.
The Fallen Heart Flame, invisible and intangible, yet carrying a devastating heat, slowly flowed into Xiao Ling's throat, like a stream of scorching liquid, flowing down his esophagus and eventually merging into his veins.
Xiao Ling immediately activated the Burning Art, directing this violent force through specific meridian pathways.
Unsurprisingly, the Fallen Heart Flame flowed through Xiao Ling's meridians without much resistance.
It seemed to sense Xiao Ling's resolve and obediently followed his guidance, circulating within his body.
Even so, as a Dou Zong-level strange fire, the Fallen Heart Flame still unconsciously radiated a heart-pounding power and heat.
The force coursed through Xiao Ling's meridians, inflicting waves of burning pain, as if countless tiny needles were traversing his veins. He clenched his teeth, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
Faced with this indescribable pain, Xiao Ling quickly pulled a pill from his bosom. It was the "Spirit Flame Heart Protecting Pill" he had prepared beforehand, specifically for use when refining the strange fire.
Xiao Ling swallowed the pill without hesitation, and instantly, a refreshing coolness rose from his abdomen, flowing through his burning meridians like a spring, relieving the stinging and burning sensation. With
a flick of his hand, he produced the "Clearing Flame Detoxification Pill" and the "Earth Spirit Pill." While these two pills each focused on a different purpose, their effects were similar.
These two pills would be crucial during the crucial moment of refining the
Fallen Heart Flame. The "Clearing Flame Detoxification Pill" possessed a powerful purifying power, capable of penetrating Xiao Ling's veins and purging any heat and toxins from the strange fire, ensuring that he would be free from any toxins and maintain a pure body as he consumed the Fallen Heart Flame.
The "Earth Spirit Pill," on the other hand, focuses on protecting the user's mind. Its unique medicinal properties effectively clear away the fire poison, helping Xiao Ling maintain a clear mind during the refining process, undisturbed by the intense heat and ensuring his unwavering resolve.
The two pills' complementary effects will provide Xiao Ling with the necessary protection, allowing him to navigate the arduous journey of refining the Fallen Heart Flame with greater composure.
Swallowing each pill, Xiao Ling felt a simultaneous surge of coolness and warmth spread through his body.
The coolness of the Clear Flame and Detoxification Pill was like a mountain spring, cleansing impurities from his body;
the warmth of the Earth Spirit Pill was like the warm winter sun, warming his mind and strengthening his resolve.
The intertwining of these two forces gave Xiao Ling a sense of unprecedented power gathering within him, laying a solid foundation for his upcoming refining journey.
Holding his breath and concentrating, Xiao Ling gradually channeled the Fallen Heart Flame into the Dou Crystal. The spiritual energy within the Dou Crystal seemed like a bottomless abyss, quietly absorbing the raging flames.
As time passed, after an unknown amount of time, the Fallen Heart Flame gradually merged into the space within the Naling, and the stinging and burning sensation gradually weakened until it disappeared.
Finally, Xiao Ling felt a new power surge within him, a sign of successful refining.
Xiao Ling couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. He knew in his heart that the Fallen Heart Flame had now submitted to his will.
Next, he only needed to activate the Burning Technique to completely devour this strange fire. This would not only improve his own cultivation, but also elevate the Burning Technique to a higher level.
(End of this chapter)