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Star Dou Forest—Core Region, Lake of Life
Morning mist clung to the lakeshore as Fang Yang sat cross-legged, soul power surging through his meridians.
He opened his eyes, sensing the tempest within, and smiled in satisfaction.
"Fang Yang—you've broken through?"
A cool, melodic voice drifted beside him.
Gu Yue stood there—dawn light gilding her profile, black eyes fixed on him.
Her spiritual sense detected his soul power's new depth—dense, refined, leagues beyond ordinary Soul Masters.
Fang Yang rose, stretching—bones cracking like jade.
"Mm. Level 50."
Gu Yue's fingers brushed wind-tousled hair, thoughtful.
"How will you obtain your fifth soul ring? Beast sacrifice… or the Spirit Pagoda?"
He shook his head, gazing at the still lake.
"No—I have enough energy to reach Soul King. Now… I forge my soul core."
"Soul core…?"
Gu Yue's pupils shrank—she knew what that meant.
A breeze rippled the lake.
"What do you need?" she asked softly.
"Just guard me."
He turned, smiling gently.
Gu Yue nodded, silver light flaring from her palm—a protective dome sealed the lake.
"I'll watch over you."
Fang Yang dove into his Heavenly Flame Orb's realm.
Reality twisted—the Heavenly Flame Plaza materialized:
23 pillars wreathed in unique flames, radiating apocalyptic power.
He walked among them—three Heavenly Flames already his:
Xuanhuang (Mysterious Yellow) Flame, Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, Yin-Yang Twin Flame.
Now—he sought not the strongest, but the right fire.
He stopped before a pillar wreathed in pure emerald flame.
This fire was born in earth's molten heart, tempered by geothermal fury, compressed over eons—ten years to gain spirit, a century to take form, a millennium to bloom as a lotus.
When mature, its petals turned azure, core blazing with jade-green fire.
Green Lotus Flame—Core Variant.
Nineteenth on the Heavenly Flame List.
"Perfect," Fang Yang murmured, eyes blazing.
This flame triggered volcanic eruptions, wielded nature's wrath—and its symbiotic treasure, the Green Lotus Platform, calmed the mind during cultivation—exactly what he needed to forge his soul core.
He sat before the pillar, breathing deep, centering himself.
His Heavenly Flame Orb trembled, resonating with the pillar.
"Seal—Break!"
Ancient runes shattered.
ROOOAR!
Emerald fire erupted—heat warping space, air hissing into vapor.
At its heart—a crystalline green lotus unfolded, petals radiating soul-shaking power.
Fang Yang felt its might dwarf all prior Heavenly Flames.
"Heaven Sealing Divine Restriction—Bind!"
Golden runes materialized, caging the lotus in divine chains.
The lotus thrashed—volcanic fury unleashed—but the seal held firm.
Slowly, the flame calmed, compressed into a pure emerald seed—floating, serene.
Beside it—the Green Lotus Platform bloomed: eight jade petals, flawless as carved gemstone, exuding tranquil fragrance.
Fang Yang smiled, guiding the lotus to him.
As he sat upon it, cool serenity flooded his body, quelling the Heavenly Flame's lingering chaos.
"No wonder He chose this as his first Heavenly Flame…" Fang Yang whispered, awe in his voice.
Ready, he inhaled deeply—time to devour.
Though three Heavenly Flames already fused, he dared not underestimate this primordial flame.
His palm ignited with black fire—swelling into a colossal flame hand—snatching the Green Lotus Flame.
"Refine—Now!"
WHOOSH!
Black fire consumed the emerald lotus.
Agony ripped through him—familiar, yet undimmed.
Sweat beaded—then vaporized.
This was the fourth time he had devoured a Heavenly Flame, but the pain had not diminished in the slightest.
Fang Yang's body was constantly being tempered by the Green Lotus Core Flame, his blood essence surged, his mental force fluctuated violently, and his entire being felt as if he were in a volcano.
Pure green patterns flared across his skin, cycling endlessly.
Time lost meaning in torment.
Until—the fire submitted.
"Green Lotus Earthheart Flame—devoured!"
Fang Yang felt its oceanic power merge with his core.
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