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"Kid, don't think that just because you're a sixth-tier alchemist, you're something special. When it comes to alchemy, sure, our Demon Flame Valley might not match you. But in terms of combat strength—your so-called Heavenly Treasure Pavilion isn't worth a damn compared to us!"
After successfully surrounding Lin Feng, Fang Yan sneered as he stared at the still-calm young man in the center.
In his eyes, the three of them killing Lin Feng was as easy as reaching into a bag—effortless.
Lin Feng's gaze swept across the three.
Among them, the Second Elder and Third Elder were both Nine-Star Dou Huangs.
As for Fang Yan, he had already stepped into the threshold of the Half-Step Dou Zong realm!
This kind of lineup, coupled with Demon Flame Valley's unique Flame Creation Technique, would pose a challenge even for an average Three-Star Dou Zong.
But to Lin Feng—someone who had already killed multiple Dou Zong-level experts—it wasn't enough to make him flinch.
Besides, that so-called "Life Transforming Flame" might be tricky for others…
But in front of someone who possessed an Heavenly Flame, it was hardly worth mentioning.
"Heh…"
Looking at the overly confident trio, Lin Feng sneered, "Come. Let me see exactly what methods your Demon Flame Valley has!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Feng's Seven-Star Dou Huang aura suddenly erupted.
"Seven-Star Dou Huang?!"
Sensing his cultivation level, the expressions on Fang Yan and the other two immediately changed, their faces twisted in shock.
They had each cultivated for over a hundred years to reach their current strength.
But Lin Feng? Clearly not even thirty years old.
And yet, his cultivation realm was nearly on par with theirs.
This kind of monstrous cultivation speed sent a wave of unease through their hearts.
"In less than a year, you've advanced from Three-Star Dou Huang to Seven-Star... No wonder you're this arrogant."
Recovering from his shock, Fang Yan's expression darkened, his tone dripping with venom.
And the look in his eyes toward Lin Feng was filled with intense killing intent—and a deep resentment!
He still remembered how, during the Spirit Mountain City auction, Lin Feng had rejected his bid when auctioning the Zong Breaking Pill.
Because of that, Fang Yan failed to make a complete breakthrough, and his Dou Qi realm remained stuck at the Half-Step Dou Zong level.
Every time he thought about how close he had been to becoming a true Dou Zong—had he just acquired that pill—his hatred for Lin Feng grew even deeper!
"Heh… No matter how angry you get, it's pointless. You're all fire-type cultivators. Against someone like me, who controls an Heavenly Flame, you don't stand a chance."
Lin Feng shook his head lightly, his tone dripping with absolute contempt.
Upon hearing this, Fang Yan and the two elders instantly felt as if they'd been deeply insulted.
Other than their Founder, Old Ground Demon Ghost—a Seven-Star Dou Zong—their greatest pride had always been their shared Flame Creation Technique.
Although using that technique brought significant harm to the user each time…
When the three combined their powers, its might was undeniable.
If not, they wouldn't have taken the risk of practicing such a self-damaging technique.
But Lin Feng's expression right now made it clear—he looked down on them and their painstakingly cultivated Dou Technique!
Fang Yan snorted coldly and said, "Sharp-tongued brat! But you've hit the nail on the head. I've always been curious—between our Demon Flame Valley's unique technique, the Flame Creation Technique, which creates an artificial Heavenly Flame, and your genuine Heavenly Flame—which one is truly superior?"
Before his voice had even fully faded, Fang Yan suddenly barked again, "Second! Third!"
Hearing his shout, the Second and Third Elders of Demon Flame Valley immediately responded. Their figures quickly retreated some distance as intricate hand seals began forming rapidly.
As their seals changed, three strands of faint gray flame slowly rose from within their bodies.
The three flames hovered in the air, echoing each other, and within moments detached from their owners and soared skyward.
They rapidly gathered in the air above the trio's central position.
As the three gray flames fused, in less than half a minute, a thick and eerie ashen-brown flame slowly formed in the sky.
The moment this strange flame appeared, the temperature in that part of the sky suddenly soared.
Even the space around it showed signs of subtle distortion.
"So this is Demon Flame Valley's artificial Heavenly Flame, huh? Its temperature nearly matches that of the Green Lotus Core Flame… Interesting."
Lin Feng lifted his head, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.
His gaze fixed on the hovering, space-warping ashen-brown flame, and a trace of genuine curiosity flickered in his expression.
This flame's heat, while lacking the inherent destructive nature and mystical properties of a true Heavenly Flame, was otherwise quite close to his Green Lotus Core Flame.
Unfortunately, though it was clearly stronger than most Rank 7 Beast Flames…
To pit it against a real Heavenly Flame wielded by someone of the same cultivation realm?
That was just wishful thinking.
Of course, Fang Yan's trio didn't see it that way.
They held immense confidence in this ashen-brown flame, formed by fusing all their Dou Qi.
Over the years, they had used it to slay countless opponents.
Among those defeated were even top experts ranked on the Black-Corner Region's Black Ranking.
As the ashen-brown flame surged skyward, it suddenly split into three portions.
Each flame shot toward one of the three elders, coiling around them and igniting into a full blaze.
With the flame boosting their strength, Fang Yan's trio suddenly exuded an aura of wild, berserk intensity.
Feeling this fiery power roaring at their backs, the trio's confidence surged.
Fang Yan stared at Lin Feng's calm figure and chuckled coldly. "We've heard the legends of the Heavenly Flames, Lord Lin. Why don't you show us one today? Let us broaden our horizons.
After all, we three have never pitted our Life Transforming Flame against the real thing. Today, we finally get the chance to see—who truly holds the edge."
Seeing his provocation succeed, a subtle smirk curled the corner of Lin Feng's lips.
That was exactly what he'd been aiming for.
The reason he taunted them earlier was to bait them into a direct fire-element clash.
If the three of them had opted for a head-on battle instead…
He really would've had to put in some effort to deal with them.
But now that they wanted to compare flames?
He only needed to seize their Life Transforming Flame, and their Dou Qi, which had been fully poured into it, would be drained.
Once that happened, Fang Yan's trio would be as good as defenseless—he could do whatever he wanted with them.
Raising his palm to chest height, Lin Feng slowly rotated his wrist, palm facing upward.
A blue-green flame quietly ignited above it, flickering gently in mid-air.
Because he didn't want to scare Fang Yan into backing out, Lin Feng chose to reveal the Green Lotus Core Flame, the comparatively weaker of his Heavenly Flames.
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