265: The master and apprentice are both mentally broken

Even when Lin Xiu simultaneously used four types of Heavenly Flame, Yao Chen never doubted the Cultivation Technique he Cultivated, nor did he consider that Lin Xiu might be Cultivating Flame Mantra.

Because he had never passed on this Cultivation Technique; in his entire life, he had only taught two people.

They were Han Feng and Xiao Yan.

But at this moment, when Lin Xiu took out the life bone blood fusion pill, Yao Chen was stunned.

The life bone blood fusion pill, three types of Heavenly Flame, a body—this was clearly the method for refining a body from Flame Mantra.

“Flame Mantra? I’m not entirely sure; I found this method by searching through Han Feng’s naring.”

Lin Xiu feigned ignorance, his brows slightly furrowed, “Do you still want a body?”

“Han Feng… what he had was just an Incomplete Manual; you actually, actually…”

Yao Chen was utterly shocked, his eyes wide with surprise. Lin Xiu had managed to achieve this much with just an Incomplete Manual?

“Senior, is it also because of Flame Mantra that you can devour other Heavenly Flame?”

Beside them, Xiao Yan regained his senses, his expression somewhat moved, a hint of astonishment on his face.

“Partially, I suppose. I only used its concept to Fuse Heavenly Flame, and then… the method for refining a body on it is indeed quite effective.”

Lin Xiu nodded, openly admitting this matter. He felt no pressure, with Venerable Skyfire overseeing things, he wasn’t worried about Yao Chen doing anything reckless.

“But where did this Medicinal Pill come from?”

Yao Chen pointed at the life bone blood fusion pill. This was not a low-Rank Medicinal Pill; it also needed to be refined.

He looked at Lin Xiu, puzzled.

“Of course, I refined it myself.”

Lin Xiu answered as if it were the most natural thing.

“You can also perform Alchemy?”

Yao Chen’s eyes widened.

“Senior, when did you learn Alchemy?”

Xiao Yan was dumbfounded. He had originally thought he still had a slight advantage over Lin Xiu.

But now, knowing that Lin Xiu could actually perform Alchemy, that sliver of hope in his heart instantly vanished.

“I didn’t learn it. I just read Han Feng’s Alchemy notes, fiddled around a bit, found it quite simple, and then started refining. After a few tries, I became proficient.”

Lin Xiu’s tone was understated, as if he were talking about a very simple matter.

Is the life bone blood fusion pill something that can be refined after just a few tries?!

Yao Chen felt his worldview on the verge of collapse upon hearing Lin Xiu’s words; even his Soul seemed unable to bear it, flickering incessantly.

As an eighth-Rank Alchemist, he knew all too well what strength was required to refine a life bone blood fusion pill.

Take Xiao Yan, for example. He was a Disciple he had personally mentored, a person of extreme talent in Alchemy.

But Xiao Yan could only refine sixth-Rank Medicinal Pills at this moment; as for seventh-Rank, that was still far beyond him.

As if thinking of something, Yao Chen suddenly said to Lin Xiu, “Release your Soul Power and let me feel it.”

“For what?”

Lin Xiu did not agree immediately.

“I need to ensure you have that strength; otherwise, how would I dare let you refine a body?”

Yao Chen urged.

Seeing this, Lin Xiu couldn't guess his thoughts and truthfully released his Soul Power.

Instantly sensing this energy, Yao Chen’s expression changed drastically, “Spirit Realm?! Your Soul Power has reached the Spirit Realm?!”

“Is that so? I’m not entirely sure, but I always feel that whenever I refine a Medicinal Pill, the Medicinal Pill has quite a bit of spirituality.”

Lin Xiu said calmly.

“Teacher, what is the Spirit Realm? Are there also Rank distinctions for the Soul?”

Xiao Yan saw the change in Yao Chen’s expression but couldn't quite empathize, so he quickly asked.

“Soul Power is divided into four Realms: Mortal, Spirit, Heaven, and Emperor. Among them, the Spirit Realm is the threshold for an eighth-Rank Alchemist, and the Emperor Realm is even one of the conditions for Breaking through to the Dou Di. Do you understand what I mean?”

Yao Chen’s expression was serious, appearing very earnest.

Such a young Spirit Realm Soul meant that Lin Xiu already possessed the qualification to become an eighth-Rank Alchemist.

For him to have achieved this at his age was extremely rare, even in the Pill Tower or the Yao Clan; it would not be an exaggeration to say it was once in ten thousand years.

Yao Chen felt shocked precisely because he himself was once an eighth-Rank Alchemist.

But when he became an eighth-Rank Alchemist, his age was definitely not just in his early twenties!

“So, Senior is now an eighth-Rank Alchemist?”

Xiao Yan realized this point and was immediately dumbfounded, slowly turning his head to look at Lin Xiu in a daze.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but wail inwardly.

Damn it, why is the gap between people so vast?

You are too unfair!

“Can I refine your body now?”

Lin Xiu asked.

“Of course, of course.”

Yao Chen’s face broke into a smile, becoming much more enthusiastic than before.

After many years, he was finally about to have a body again. Even after enduring so many hardships, his mood would inevitably fluctuate.

“Before we begin, give me the Bone Chilling Flame first.”

Lin Xiu beckoned.

A trace of hesitation flashed across Yao Chen’s face, but thinking that this was, after all, agreed upon earlier, he tapped his forehead with a fingertip and took out a wisp of white flame.

“How long do you need to borrow it for?”

Before handing it to Lin Xiu, Yao Chen asked.

Hearing this, Lin Xiu frowned and pondered. After the Pill Tower, the Three Thousand Burning Flame would definitely fall into his hands. After absorbing it, Breaking through to Dou Zun would certainly be no problem.

Subsequent Heavenly Flame would be difficult to acquire, either in the Yan Clan’s hands or in Xiao Xun'er’s hands.

So, should he borrow it for three years first? This time was neither too long nor too short; Yao Chen should not refuse. As for after three years… it’s not as if it couldn’t be extended; strength speaks for itself, after all.

Thus, Lin Xiu held up three fingers.

“Alright, three years it is. I trust you.”

Yao Chen ignored Xiao Yan’s reluctant gaze beside him and handed the Heavenly Flame to Lin Xiu.

Don’t blame your master; you’re just not living up to expectations.

Anyway, you can’t devour it now. When you become stronger in three years and the Heavenly Flame returns, I’ll give it to you then.

“Since Venerable Yao knows the method, I won’t explain too much. I’ll start now; you just watch for the right moment, okay?”

Lin Xiu asked while using his fingers to remove Yao Chen’s mark from the Bone Chilling Flame.

“You just focus on controlling the flames; I know what I’m doing.”

Yao Chen nodded, his eyes confident.

After all, in the dark, sunless naring, the belief that had kept him clinging to life was the method for refining a body from Flame Mantra.

There were two Dou Zun bodies. Although Venerable Huang Quan’s body was more complete, after Yao Chen’s selection, he ultimately decided on Venerable Lei’s body.

Lin Xiu took out Demonic Beast blood. He had a surplus of the original Rank-eight Heavenly Demon Phoenix blood after using it himself and planned to use it for Yao Chen.

Others might not understand, but he knew in his heart that Yao Chen’s fate in this life was to directly become a Dou Saint upon resurrection.

However, due to his involvement, Yao Chen could now only recover to the Dou Zun Realm.

So Lin Xiu prepared to use all the best materials.

However, Yao Chen firmly refused, fearing that he might become tainted with the aura of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and attract unnecessary trouble.

Lin Xiu had no choice but to switch to a different type of Rank-seven Demonic Beast blood.

Lin Xiu skillfully repeated the entire process he had used on Venerable Skyfire.

After consuming the life bone blood fusion pill, Yao Chen remained attentive. The moment the time was ripe, he eagerly drilled into the body.

Lin Xiu left the remaining tasks to the Fire Spirit and waited silently.

Soon after, a brand new Dou Zun aura spread throughout Starfall Pavilion.

“I, Yao Chen… am finally alive again.”

A middle-aged man with white hair sat up from the ground, his eyes filled with emotion as he examined his hands.

Venerable Feng and Xiao Yan rushed over immediately.