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"Ninety-nine eighth-grade wind-attributed Ancient Void Dragon blood essences?"
Hearing Mo Yu's words, both Yao Lao and Yao Dan were momentarily stunned before a hint of surprise surfaced on their faces.
Although the Ancient Void Dragon Clan did not strictly require all deceased clansmen to be buried within their ancestral land like the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, the remains and blood essence of Ancient Void Dragons were still extremely rare.
If an eighth-grade Ancient Void Dragon's corpse were to be auctioned outside, it would undoubtedly cause a bloodbath.
Yet, Mo Yu had actually allowed the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame to absorb the blood essence of ninety-nine wind-attribute Ancient Void Dragons, all of which were eighth-grade. Even Yao Dan, the patriach of the Yao Clan, couldn't help but feel a trace of shock at such a number.
Seeing their astonishment, Mo Yu simply smiled faintly. In truth, the fact that the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame had evolved to this extent was a coincidence.
Several years ago, an internal conflict erupted on Dragon Island. Apart from the Eastern Dragon Island, the direct lineage of the Dragon Emperor to which Zi Yan belonged, the other three major dragon islands all participated in the rebellion.
If not for Mo Yu's timely assistance, both Zi Yan and the entirety of Eastern Dragon Island would have been in extreme danger.
With Mo Yu's help, Zi Yan not only suppressed the rebellion of the three dragon islands but also reunified Dragon Island, becoming the undisputed Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
After quelling the rebellion, although most Ancient Void Dragon powerhouses received Zi Yan's pardon, apart from the three leading Dragon Kings, a portion of the die-hard rebels were still executed.
Initially, Mo Yu had no particular thoughts about the executed Ancient Void Dragon powerhouses. However, while searching for a suitable Heavenly Flame for Gu He, the Yuan Manor scoured the entire continent and eventually obtained the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame through a semi-forced transaction with a hidden family in the Eastern Profound Region.
Despite being on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame was only ranked eighteenth, just one place above the Green Lotus Core Flame. If this were the Jia Ma Empire era, Gu He would have been overjoyed to obtain such a flame.
However, as the chief alchemist of Yuan Manor and an eighth-grade peak alchemist, the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame was practically useless to him—more of a burden than an asset. It wasn't even as valuable as the beast flames of an eighth-grade magical beast.
Mo Yu also felt that the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame was unworthy of Gu He's current status. However, the stronger Heavenly Flames were either hidden deep in uncharted lands or controlled by powerful clans like the Yan Clan and the Yao Clan. At the moment, Yuan Manor was unable to find a higher-ranked Heavenly Flame.
After much contemplation, Mo Yu devised a plan—to enhance the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame's power!
Although each Heavenly Flame had its own ranking, their strength did not have a fixed upper limit. Otherwise, they wouldn't devour each other to grow stronger.
After all, the number one-ranked Emperor Flame, Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Flame, only broke through its shackles and enabled the last Dou Di of the continent by continuously devouring other flames.
Realizing this, Mo Yu focused on the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame's origins and attributes, setting his sights on wind-attribute Ancient Void Dragons.
If the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame could absorb a massive amount of wind-attribute Ancient Void Dragon blood essence, it might undergo a transformation.
With this idea in mind, Mo Yu shared his plan with Zi Yan. Always holding a deep admiration, and even love, for Mo Yu, Zi Yan agreed without hesitation.
Although some Ancient Void Dragon elders considered this act to be against clan rules, they ultimately turned a blind eye due to Mo Yu's life-saving grace to the clan, as well as the fact that the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame was only absorbing the blood essence of the rebel dragons.
Seizing this opportunity, Mo Yu had the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame absorb a massive amount of wind-attribute Ancient Void Dragon blood essence. In just half a month, it devoured ninety-nine eighth-grade Ancient Void Dragons!
And true to Mo Yu's expectations, after absorbing the blood essence, the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame successfully evolved.
In Mo Yu's view, the current Wind and Thunder Fury Flame was roughly equivalent to the eighth rank Red Lotus Karma Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Advancing ten ranks in one go was an astonishing feat.
As Mo Yu reminisced, Gu He narrated the transformation of the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame in detail. Toward the end, Gu He cast a glance at the silver-eyed youth in the main audience seat and sighed, "If not for the Manor Lord, I, Gu He, would never have obtained such a powerful Heavenly Flame in my lifetime."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and nodded. "That's indeed something Cousin Mo Yu would do."
Xiao Yan harbored no jealousy over Gu He's possession of a powerful Heavenly Flame. Instead, he felt a sense of nostalgia.
Back when he ventured into the Tagore Desert in search of the Green Lotus Core Flame, he had coincidentally encountered Gu He—then known as the 'Pill King'—who was also seeking the same flame.
By sheer luck, Xiao Yan obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame while Gu He missed his chance. Xiao Yan had to admit that if Gu He hadn't stirred up the situation, he might never have been able to fish in troubled waters and snatch the flame from the Snake-People Clan.
Thus, Xiao Yan always had a favorable impression of Gu He. Now that there was no conflict over Yun Yun in this timeline, they even shared a bond as fellow alchemists from the same homeland.
After so many years, Gu He had finally fulfilled his wish—acquiring a powerful Heavenly Flame and standing on the peak of the continent's alchemy world, side by side with Xiao Yan on the grand stage.
Elder Shen Nong gazed at the towering whirlwind dragon flame in the sky and couldn't help but marvel, "To think he conceived a method to evolve a Heavenly Flame… The Lord of Yuan Manor is truly a remarkable talent."
"In terms of sheer power, the only flame on the field that can suppress Gu He's Wind and Thunder Fury Flame is likely Xiao Yan's Flame Spirit."
No one in the audience refuted Elder Shen Nong's words.
Although Elder Shen Nong's Life Spirit Flame ranked fifth, its strength lay in its immense life force. In terms of combat prowess, it might not even surpass the Bone Chilling Flame, let alone rival the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame.
As for Hun Huzi's Nihility Devouring Flame, despite ranking second, the one he possessed was merely a sub-flame. While its grade was relatively high, it was evidently weaker than the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame, now ranked eighth.
As for Nine Serene Wind Flame, it wasn't even worth mentioning.
"Tch, I never expected some nobody to possess such a powerful Heavenly Flame. Yuan Manor is indeed wealthy. However, this is merely a wasted effort. An eighth-grade alchemist… what kind of decent pill could he possibly refine?"
Hun Huzi's gaze fixated on the flame in Gu He's hand, a burning greed flashing across his eyes as he sneered.
Even though Gu He was now an eighth-grade peak alchemist, only a step away from the ninth grade, Hun Huzi still found him unworthy of notice.
However, that evolved Wind and Thunder Fury Flame made Hun Huzi extremely covetous. If his Nihility Devouring Flame sub-flame could devour it, it might become terrifyingly powerful.
As for Hun Huzi's sarcastic remarks, Gu He did not respond at all. He knew that the only way to break through doubt was to rely on his own strength.
"If the five of you are fully prepared, then please, begin refining."
At this moment, Yao Dan, seated in the main position, saw that everyone had summoned their flames. He then stood up and spoke in a loud voice.
As soon as Yao Dan's words fell, Xiao Yan was the first to take action.
Xiao Yi, who was on Xiao Yan's shoulder, opened its mouth, and a thumb-sized pink fire cauldron shot out, expanding rapidly with the wind. Under countless envious gazes, it transformed into a colossal fire cauldron spanning hundreds of feet, suspended in the sky.
Fiery dragons coiled around the fire cauldron, and deep dragon roars echoed as if they were real, causing the temperature between heaven and earth to rise rapidly.
As Xiao Yan's fire cauldron soared, the other four also retreated a distance, each dividing this vast sky into five separate areas.
Hun Huzi's figure flickered, appearing above a black fire cauldron. He then sat cross-legged, and with a wave of his sleeve, countless medicinal ingredients poured out like a tidal wave, filling the sky. Instantly, a rich medicinal fragrance permeated the heavens and the earth.
While the others were making their moves, Elder Wanhuo in the distance also used the Nine Serene Wind Flame to condense a fire cauldron.
At their level, medicinal cauldrons were almost unnecessary, as they could easily use Heavenly Flames to condense the highest-quality cauldrons.
However, among the five, only Gu He did not use a Heavenly Flame to form his cauldron. Instead, he slowly retrieved a silver fire cauldron from his storage ring.
The silver fire cauldron stood several hundred feet tall, its three legs resembling pillars supporting the heavens, exuding a deep and profound pressure.
Looking up along its surface, mysterious runes were carved onto the cauldron's body, emitting a peculiar fluctuation. Faintly, it seemed to be able to harness the energy of heaven and earth for its own use.
As soon as this silver fire cauldron appeared, it immediately caught the attention of Elder Wanhuo and the others. When they carefully observed it, several soft exclamations followed.
"Oh? This cauldron is unusual. If my guess is correct, this silver fire cauldron should be the handiwork of the Lord of the Yuan Manor, no? What is its name?"
Because of the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame, Yao Dan had paid particular attention to Gu He. Upon discovering the unique fire cauldron before him, he raised an eyebrow and asked.
He faintly sensed that while this silver fire cauldron didn't appear particularly special at first glance, the mysterious runes on its body could provide unexpected benefits during pill refinement.
For a peak eighth-tier, even half-step ninth-tier alchemist, the value of this silver fire cauldron was self-evident.
Moreover, according to the intelligence from the Yao Clan, the Lord of the Yuan Manor was also an exceptionally rare and talented weapon refiner, whose achievements in refining artifacts were nearly on par with Yao Dan's accomplishments in alchemy.
"Hehe, you truly have keen eyes, Patriach Yao. It's just a little thing I casually refined. It's called the Silver Goblet Tai Cang Cauldron," Mo Yu said with a faint smile.
"Silver Goblet Tai Cang Cauldron, huh? A fine name. Then, may I trouble Lord Mo to refine a few cauldrons for the Yao Clan in the future? The Yao Clan will not take advantage of you—one ninth-tier pill per cauldron, how about that?" Yao Dan said with a light chuckle.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu's eyes flickered slightly before he nodded and smiled. "Naturally, that can be arranged."
Although he agreed verbally, Mo Yu knew in his heart that the Yao Clan would likely never have the chance to enjoy the Silver Goblet Tai Cang Cauldron.
At this moment, among the five competitors, the most spectacular display belonged to Elder Shen Nong.
Above his head, a green sea of fire, as fluid as liquid, rapidly spread out. His figure sat cross-legged within the flames.
With a wave of his broad sleeves, numerous fragrant medicinal seeds scattered and fell into the fire sea.
Then, under countless astonished gazes, the seeds sprouted rapidly, growing at an incredible speed amidst the raging flames.
Elder Shen Nong did not even need medicinal ingredients; he only needed to carry some seeds with him. Not only did this save time and effort, but it also saved money—a method that made every alchemist present green with envy!
Smiling as he watched the rapidly growing medicinal ingredients, Elder Shen Nong nodded in satisfaction. Then, with a flick of his finger, the fire sea rippled, rapidly condensing into drops of exceptionally pure green liquid.
Within these droplets, faint fire sparks could be seen rising, exuding an intense life force.
The green droplets floated above the various medicinal plants, silently dripping down. As soon as they made contact, the plants grew explosively as if they had been given an incredible catalyst.
In just a dozen minutes, those seeds had transformed into fully grown, rare medicinal herbs. One after another, fresh and vibrant plants swayed joyfully in the green fire sea.
"No wonder it's called the Life Spirit Flame."
Seeing this miraculous sight, Mo Yu couldn't help but praise.
Aside from its lack of combat power, the Life Spirit Flame was practically every alchemist's dream Heavenly Flame. This ability to accelerate plant growth was simply a money-making machine.
After a brief moment of admiration, Mo Yu shifted his gaze toward Xiao Yan and Gu He.
However, since summoning the Silver Goblet Tai Cang Cauldron, Gu He had remained still, his gaze fixed intently on the other four competitors, like a devoted student eager to learn.
His behavior naturally drew some skeptical and mocking whispers from the audience, but Gu He remained unaffected, continuing his careful observation. After a while, he even slowly closed his eyes, appearing to be in a meditative state.
Seeing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow slightly before seeming to realize something. He chuckled and shook his head.
He had great faith in Gu He. Perhaps, he might even deliver a surprising performance later.
As Mo Yu entertained this thought, a sudden uproar erupted from the audience seats.
Startled, Mo Yu followed their gazes and saw that Xiao Yan's fire cauldron was emitting a powerful suction force, directly drawing in thousands of medicinal ingredients floating in the sky.
Then, within the cauldron, flames surged intensely!
"So many medicinal ingredients… he's actually attempting to refine them all at once?"
Seeing this scene, even the elders of the Yao Clan couldn't help but twitch their facial muscles.
Each of these thousands of medicinal ingredients had completely different refining requirements. Was it really possible to throw them all into the fire cauldron at once and succeed?
In response, Mo Yu and Yao Lao exchanged glances before both revealed knowing smiles. Among those present, perhaps no one understood Xiao Yan's alchemy skills better than the two of them.
Mo Yu knew that the truly exciting part was only just beginning.
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