Chapter 179 Lord Skyfire
Even though the Fallen Heart Flame before him was only a juvenile and its power had not yet fully matured, its appearance itself was a rare miracle.
As a rare fire that is extremely difficult to be born between heaven and earth, the Fallen Heart Flame not only has the function of accelerating one's cultivation, but its value is also highly sought after among alchemists.
"Finally found."
Xiao Ling stood in front of the strange fire, his eyes flashing with excitement that was hard to conceal. His figure was like a phantom, rushing towards the mysterious light circle in an instant.
The moment he passed through the aperture, there seemed to be a soul wave sweeping past, but after sensing the existence of the Fallen Heart Flame, the wave quietly retreated, allowing Xiao Ling to enter the aperture smoothly.
Xiao Ling landed on the ground not far from the skeleton. The invisible flames on his body shrank at this moment, and his gaze was cast towards the invisible flame that was the size of a human head.
Xiao Ling did not act rashly as the residual soul of Skyfire Master had not yet appeared.
The surrounding environment seemed unusually quiet, with only the occasional sound of wind and faint ripples in space.
Xiao Ling stood in this empty space, feeling the ancient atmosphere in the air, as if he could hear the whispers of time.
A moment later, a dazzling white light suddenly burst out from the skeleton.
The white light slowly gathered and gradually formed a human figure. When the white light dissipated, a clear figure appeared in front of Xiao Ling.
The figure was dressed in a white robe, his hair and beard were snow-white, his face was old, but there was a faint gleam in his eyes.
As soon as this illusory figure appeared, a faint pressure spread out, as if even the air became heavy.
"Fallen Heart Flame? I didn't expect... it was tamed by someone..." The illusory figure glanced at Xiao Ling, with an indescribable meaning in his voice.
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Ling's face, and he was not at all panicked by the appearance of the figure.
This is just a remnant soul of the Skyfire Venerable, and it does not pose much threat to him. If this old man is not honest, Xiao Ling will immediately put him into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. A Dou Zun level soul body is an excellent material for refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet.
Xiao Ling bowed and said with a smile: "I am Xiao Ling, nice to meet you, Senior!"
The illusory figure did not respond immediately, but stared at Xiao Ling closely, as if weighing something.
Then, he slowly raised his hand and waved it gently, as if summoning something.
Surprisingly, the Fallen Heart Flame seemed to sense the call of Skyfire Lord. It trembled slightly, then slowly floated towards Skyfire Lord, and finally burned quietly in the palm of Skyfire Lord.
A hint of surprise flashed across Xiao Ling's eyes, but he did not stop Lord Skyfire from summoning the Fallen Heart Flame.
He watched the Fallen Heart Flame dancing in the palm of Skyfire Lord. It looked like a child thrown into its father's arms, appearing unusually cheerful and lively.
The flame became gentler and more friendly, as if paying high respect to its former master, completely different from the violent and irritable state it had before at the bottom of the Tianfen Qi Training Tower.
Skyfire Venerable looked at the Fallen Heart Flame in his hand, with complex emotions in his eyes: "It still remembers me, even though I am already a remnant soul." Xiao Ling smiled slightly, with a hint of respect in his tone: "Senior, the Fallen Heart Flame's closeness to you is its respect for your control of it. But now, it has been subdued by me, and I will take on this responsibility."
Skyfire Reverend nodded and gently pushed the Fallen Heart Flame towards Xiao Ling: "Go, Xiao Ling, take it with you and move towards a higher realm."
Xiao Ling reached out and took the Fallen Heart Flame, feeling its power flowing through his palm. He knew that this was a heavy inheritance and also a huge responsibility.
"I will, senior." Xiao Ling said firmly, with determination gleaming in his eyes.
The Fallen Heart Flame in his hand seemed to sense this determination, and the flame became more vigorous, illuminating the entire space.
"Haha, I really don't dare to call you a senior, Xiao Ling. You are really gifted and admirable. My name is Yao Tianhuo, and the world calls me Venerable Tianhuo. I was once the master of this Fallen Heart Flame. Now I see that you have such a high level of cultivation at such a young age, and your soul perception is also very strong. I am really ashamed of myself."
Although Xiao Ling already knew about the background of Skyfire Venerable, he still patiently listened to his story. "I didn't expect that you were a Dou Zun level expert when you were alive. I was indeed a little rude before."
Seeing Xiao Ling's humble attitude, Venerable Tianhuo also felt relieved. It seemed that this young man was a gentle person and he should not be in any danger.
Smiling, Skyfire Venerable explained, "Please forgive my previous summons. I had no intention of taking you away. It's just that we are reunited after a long absence, and I can't help but feel a little excited."
"You already know what I look like now. Strictly speaking, I am no longer alive. My soul has been eroded by the years. What you see now is just a trace of my remains. I pose no threat to you."
Xiao Ling nodded gently with a smile on his face: "Senior, you are too kind. I understand your state of mind. Seeing your current state, I have a suggestion. If you are willing to give me this young Fallen Heart Flame, I will help you leave this ruins. How do you think?"
Although the current Skyfire Lord is not as powerful as before, Xiao Ling is completely capable of directly obtaining the Fallen Heart Flame.
However, he had no grudge against Skyfire Venerable, and taking the Fallen Heart Flame later could be considered a favor.
Therefore, Xiao Ling was not willing to seize it by force with his own strength, but hoped to reach an agreement with Lord Tianhuo in a more peaceful way.
The smile on the face of Skyfire Venerable did not fade, but with a hint of sadness: "Your proposal is fair, but with my current soul state, even if I leave, I can only survive for a few more years."
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Ling's face, and he slowly said: "Senior, I may be able to help your soul recover. If there is an opportunity in the future, I can even help you rebuild your body."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Lord Tianhuo's eyes, and then he turned into deep thought, as if he was weighing Xiao Ling's proposal.
"Xiao Ling, I feel your sincerity. If this is really possible, I will entrust the Fallen Heart Flame to you. It can be regarded as finding a suitable home for it." Skyfire Venerable said slowly, with a hint of relief in his tone.
Although he failed to successfully fuse the two Fallen Heart Flames, it has always been an obsession in his heart. But now that he is in this state, it is better to consider how to continue living.
Xiao Ling was overjoyed. If he could take away the juvenile Fallen Heart Flame, he would be able to give an explanation to Canaan College.
"Then, Senior, let's make a deal. I will inherit the Fallen Heart Flame, and I will do my best to help you rebuild your body."
Xiao Ling said solemnly, his voice echoing in the empty space, full of determination and commitment.
(End of this chapter)