Chapter 170 Begins to Refine
Xiao Ling looked at the Fallen Heart Flame which finally compromised after his persuasion, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He knew very well that the next refining process was crucial and required careful preparation.
If he could persuade this raging flame, when it comes to refining, perhaps it would reduce its resistance and he would suffer less torment from being burned by the strange fire.
Flapping his wings and flying high, Xiao Ling spread out the wings condensed from his fighting spirit and hovered steadily in the sky above this fiery world.
His gaze was like a sharp sword, quickly moving through this vast world of magma.
The surrounding scene was both hot and magnificent. The magma was rolling like a boiling ocean, emitting a heart-pounding high temperature and a smell of sulfur.
After a while, Xiao Ling's sight finally stopped on a huge rock protruding from the edge of the cliff.
The stone is like a lonely piece of land, which is particularly eye-catching in this ocean of magma.
Xiao Ling flapped his fighting spirit wings lightly and flew towards the boulder with agility.
As the distance shortened, Xiao Ling noticed that the surface of the stone was not smooth, but was covered with potholes and cracks carved by time and high temperature.
In some places, there was a strange red light flashing, as if it was a witness of immortality in the sea of magma.
Xiao Ling landed gently on the stone platform and felt the burning heat from under his feet almost penetrate the soles of his shoes.
He quickly mobilized the fighting spirit in his body to form a tough protective layer on the soles of his feet, and the discomfort immediately dissipated. He stood firm.
Xiao Ling glanced around again and confirmed that this place was safe for the time being. It was indeed an excellent place to refine the Fallen Heart Flame.
Xiao Ling took a deep breath, slowly sat down cross-legged, placed the Fallen Heart Flame in front of himself, and a faint smile appeared 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 us to become stronger together."
The Fallen Heart Flame slowly rotated in Xiao Ling's palm, as if it was listening, or as if it was thinking. Finally, it trembled slightly, as if to express its agreement.
Xiao Ling smiled slightly and continued, "I hope you can give me your greatest cooperation in this process and not resist or make any trouble."
"Refining you is not easy. Even if you don't resist, I will have to suffer a lot. All the pain will be borne by me. You just need to be at ease and let me refine you."
"As long as we work together to successfully overcome this, the road ahead will surely be bright. I, Xiao Ling, hereby promise you that my glory will be closely linked to your existence. You will occupy an irreplaceable place in my achievements."
After listening to Xiao Ling's narration, the invisible little snake in the palm of his hand inexplicably showed a hint of longing in its eyes, and swayed its body, as if urging Xiao Ling to refine it quickly.
Xiao Ling took a deep breath, cleared away all the distracting thoughts in his mind, and prepared to begin the thrilling journey of refining the strange fire.
He knew very well that this process required extreme caution, and any slight mistake could cause considerable harm to himself.
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, but with a destructive high temperature, slowly flowed into his throat under Xiao Ling's guidance, like a stream of hot liquid, going down his esophagus and finally merging into Xiao Ling's veins.
Xiao Ling immediately activated the "Burning Technique" to guide this violent force through specific meridian pathways.
The Fallen Heart Flame traveled through Xiao Ling's meridians and, as expected, did not show much resistance.
It seemed to feel Xiao Ling's firmness and determination, and obediently followed his guidance, circulating back and forth in the body.
But even so, as a Dou Zong-level strange fire, the Fallen Heart Flame still unconsciously exudes heart-pounding power and temperature.
The force traveled through Xiao Ling's meridians, bringing waves of burning pain, as if countless fine needles were traveling in his blood vessels. He couldn't help but clench his teeth, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.
Faced with this unspeakable pain, Xiao Ling quickly took out a pill from his arms. It was the "Spirit Flame Heart Protecting Pill" he had prepared in advance, specially for taking when refining the strange fire.
Xiao Ling swallowed the pill without hesitation. In an instant, a cool feeling rose from his abdomen and flowed through his burning meridians like a spring, relieving the stinging and burning sensation.
He flipped his hand and took out the "Qingyan Huadu Pill" and the "Di Ling Pill". Although these two pills have different focuses, their effects are similar.
These two pills will play a crucial role at the critical moment of refining the Fallen Heart Flame.
The "Qingyan Huadu Pill" possesses a powerful purifying power that can penetrate into Xiao Ling's tendons and veins, clearing out the heat and poison that may be contained in the strange fire, ensuring that he will not be invaded by any toxins during the process of devouring the Fallen Heart Flame, thus keeping his body pure.
The "Earth Spirit Pill" focuses on protecting the user's mind. Its unique medicinal power can effectively remove fire poison, helping Xiao Ling to keep his mind clear during the refining process without being disturbed by the heat, ensuring that his will remains firm.
The effects of these two pills complement each other and will provide Xiao Ling with the necessary protection, allowing him to be more calm during the difficult journey of refining the Fallen Heart Flame.
After swallowing the two pills, Xiao Ling felt a coolness and a warmth spreading in his body at the same time.
The coolness of the Qingyan Huadu Pill is like a mountain spring, washing away the impurities in the body;
The warm current of the Earth Spirit Pill was like the warm sun in winter, warming his mind and strengthening his will.
The interweaving of these two forces made Xiao Ling feel an unprecedented powerful force gathering in his body, laying a solid foundation for his subsequent refining journey.
Xiao Ling held his breath and concentrated, guiding the Fallen Heart Flame step by step into the Dou Crystal. The soul inside the Dou Crystal seemed like a bottomless abyss, quietly absorbing the violent flames.
As time went by, after an unknown amount of time, the Fallen Heart Flame gradually merged into the space within the Naling, and the pain and heat gradually weakened until they disappeared.
Finally, Xiao Ling felt a brand new power surging in his body, which was a sign of successful refining.
Xiao Ling couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile on his face. He knew in his heart that at this moment the Fallen Heart Flame had already submitted to his will.
Next, he only needs to practice the Burning Technique to completely devour the strange fire. Not only can it improve his own cultivation, but it can also take the quality of the Burning Technique to a higher level.
(End of this chapter)