Flames burning clothes, out of control

At that moment, Cao Ying could no longer restrain the excitement and anticipation in her heart, and she moved forward with graceful steps.

She walked toward the Azure Lotus Platform floating above the magma pool.

The closer she got, the clearer the scorching energy, born from the creation of heaven and earth, became.

Her gaze was firmly locked onto the center of the lotus platform.

There, a small azure flame was slowly swaying and rising, its form elegant, like a budding azure lotus.

It looked so weak and exquisite, as if a gentle breeze could blow it out.

However, Cao Ying clearly sensed what kind of terrifying, world-destroying power was hidden beneath that seemingly harmless and weak exterior!

It was a violent force capable of burning mountains, boiling seas, and melting all things.

For a moment, various rumors about Alchemists being backlashed by a Heavenly Flame and burned to ashes during the process of subduing it involuntarily surfaced in Cao Ying's mind.

When she heard this information in the past, she might have felt regret, but it was mostly a longing for the power of the Heavenly Flame.

But when she actually stood before this power and was about to personally attempt to tame it...

The awe and unspeakable fear originating from the depths of her Soul caused her outstretched hand to pause slightly.

Hesitation involuntarily appeared on her beautiful face, which had been full of excitement and surprise.

Shen Wen had been watching Cao Ying's actions and saw her moment of hesitation.

He understood that anyone would feel awe and trepidation when facing a Heavenly Flame.

Especially a proud daughter of heaven like Cao Ying, who was high-spirited and had lofty goals; she would not allow herself to fail.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

These five brief words instantly dispelled the chill lingering in Cao Ying's heart.

He continued, "Trust me. Since I promised to bring you here, I will definitely make sure you successfully refine this Green Lotus Core Flame.

You only need to focus on the refining; I will handle everything else."

Hearing Shen Wen's incredibly firm words and feeling the unreserved support and promise in his voice...

The last bit of hesitation in Cao Ying's heart instantly vanished.

An unspeakable sense of security filled her heart.

She took a deep breath, and a dazzling radiance once again bloomed on her enchanting face.

She turned her head and gave Shen Wen a bright smile, her eyes filled with trust: "Mhm! I believe you!"

Having said that.

Cao Ying's gaze sharpened, and she no longer hesitated.

Her majestic Soul Power surged out like a tide, carefully wrapping around the small azure flame.

She attempted to separate it from the Green Lotus Seat that had nurtured it below.

The moment the Green Lotus Core Flame was separated from the Green Lotus Seat.

"Boom!"

As if an ancient Vicious Beast had suddenly awakened, the once seemingly weak azure flame instantly erupted with terrifying power!

Piercing azure light illuminated the entire underground space, and a terrifying high temperature swept out, causing the surrounding magma to boil and roll violently!

A destructive aura permeated the air, making one's heart tremble.

Even Medusa, who had long heard rumors of the Heavenly Flame...

Could not help but marvel at its power now that she felt the full force of the Heavenly Flame's eruption.

However, what she found even more incredible was that despite the surging power of the Green Lotus Core Flame...

And the scorching heat waves that were enough to instantly vaporize refined iron, when that terrifying high temperature spread to within a foot of Shen Wen...

It was as if it had encountered an invisible wall and could no longer advance even half a step!

Shen Wen stood there, his clothes not even ruffled by the heat wave, as if he were in another peaceful space.

Medusa couldn't help but blurt out in surprise, "This Heavenly Flame's power is overbearing and peerless. Can she... really endure and refine it?

In my opinion, it would be better for you to personally refine it to ensure nothing goes wrong and to make the best use of it!"

In her eyes, Shen Wen's strength was unfathomable, and his methods were endless.

If he were to refine the Heavenly Flame, the success rate would undoubtedly be higher. Letting Cao Ying take the risk was not the optimal choice in her view.

Shen Wen only gave her a faint glance. "I said she can, so she can."

"Besides, I am here."

With Shen Wen's firm support, Cao Ying no longer hesitated.

She took a deep breath of the scorching air and swallowed the improved blood lotus pill; she had already given her storage ring to Dan Chen for safekeeping.

Once the Medicinal Pill entered her stomach.

A strange energy quickly flowed through her body, condensing into a thick layer of blood-colored scab on her skin, as if she were wearing a solid suit of blood-colored armor.

Relying on her innate Spiritual Realm Soul Power, Cao Ying precisely locked onto the Green Lotus Core Flame seed swaying on the lotus platform.

A flash of determination crossed her beautiful eyes, and she suddenly reached out her jade-like hand, grabbing directly for the seemingly weak but destructive azure flame!

"Chii—!"

As the Heavenly Flame touched the blood scab, a violent energy conflict erupted, accompanied by a piercing sound.

The outermost layer of the blood scab was burned and vaporized at a speed visible to the naked eye.

However, the medicinal power of the blood lotus pill was continuous, and new blood scabs were constantly generated, stubbornly resisting the erosion of the Heavenly Flame.

Feeling the protection provided by this layer of blood scab, a sense of gratitude toward Shen Wen welled up in Cao Ying's heart.

If he hadn't prepared so thoroughly for her, the chance of even touching this Heavenly Flame would have been incredibly slim.

No time to lose!

Cao Ying circulated the Dou Qi cultivated from the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi, forcibly wrapping it around the struggling azure flame seed and pulling it away from the flames.

She pressed it firmly toward her Qi Sea!

She was going to forcibly absorb the flame into her body!

However, how could the power of a Heavenly Flame be trivial?

Even though Cao Ying was a Six-star Dou Huang...

And even though she possessed the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi, facing this violent power nurtured by heaven and earth, she still seemed to lack sufficient strength.

The moment the flame seed entered her body.

"Boom!"

The Green Lotus Core Flame seemed to be completely enraged, its dormant power exploding!

Terrifying azure flames erupted uncontrollably from within Cao Ying's body, forming a giant fireball that swallowed her.

The layer of blood scab that was enough to resist high temperatures shattered piece by piece like fragile glass in the face of this internal explosion, instantly vanishing into nothingness.

What was even more shocking was that the extreme temperature not only destroyed the blood scab but also burned the clothes on Cao Ying's body to nothing in an instant!

In an instant.

Her snow-white, jade-like, and graceful body, contrasted with the violently leaping azure flames, created an extremely strong visual impact.

It was revealed without reservation to Shen Wen's eyes.

But behind this sensual scene was a fatal crisis!

Cao Ying let out a muffled groan, and her face instantly turned pale.

Ultimately, she lacked experience in refining Heavenly Flames. Facing the sentient-like frantic counterattack of the Green Lotus Core Flame, a trace of panic appeared in her mind.

This trace of panic was like an ant hole in a dam, leading to a total collapse.

The Dou Qi that she could barely guide was instantly dispersed by the scorching stream of fire.

The azure flame seed rampaged through her Meridians, and wherever it passed, a piercing pain followed, as if it were going to burn both her body and Soul!

The Heavenly Flame was completely out of control!

Cao Ying's body trembled violently, a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, and her aura weakened at an alarming rate.

For the first time, a look of despair appeared in her eyes; she felt like a small boat in a raging sea, liable to be completely swallowed at any moment.

"Shen Wen..."