As Fang Yang successfully devoured the Xuan Huang Flame, the violent fire pearl within his body finally quieted down.
The deep yellow flames flowed gently along his Meridians like a docile stream. Wherever the flames passed, the walls of his Meridians glowed with a crystalline luster.
Fang Yang immersed his mind, feeling the profound transformation brought by the Xuan Huang Flame.
The Meridians that had been scorched by the high temperature were repairing at a visible speed, and the newly formed Meridian walls were several times tougher than before.
Meanwhile, all the bones in his body, tempered by the fire pearl, resembled divine iron forged a thousand times, displaying a faint metallic sheen on their surface, with subtle, enigmatic flame patterns vaguely visible.
"Is this the effect of fire pearl Body Tempering…?" Fang Yang mused.
He tried to circulate his spirit power and found that it flowed more than thirty percent faster in the new Meridians than before, and it was exceptionally condensed.
Every wisp of spirit power was imbued with the unique, profound aura of the Xuan Huang Flame, subtly resonating with the surrounding Heaven and Earth spirit power as it circulated.
Fang Yang sat cross-legged, his closed eyes trembling slightly.
When he slowly opened his eyes, deep yellow flames swirled within his inky black pupils, dyeing his entire pupils a deep yellow.
The flames circulated in his eyes, transforming into interweaving Xuan and Huang Qi, condensing into ancient runes that flickered, exuding a heart-pounding pressure.
After a moment, the flames in his pupils gradually receded, returning to their original inky black.
However, his pupils were now brighter and deeper than before, clearly having gained some unknown benefits after being tempered by the fire pearl.
The deep yellow flame, the Xuan Huang Flame, transformed into a fire seed, steadily suspended within his body.
Though small, this fire seed contained astonishing energy, constantly releasing pure flames to nourish Fang Yang's entire Meridians.
"This is the Origin of the fire pearl…" Fang Yang murmured to himself.
Suddenly, Fang Yang's brows furrowed as the Xuan Huang Flame within him violently surged without warning.
He remembered that all fire pearls had the characteristic of devouring each other.
The Xuan Huang Flame was actively devouring his Awakened elemental Flame Spirit!
"Oh no, is this Spirit backlash?!"
For a Spirit Master, a shattered Spirit is equivalent to having their "Cultivation Foundation destroyed," which can lead to becoming a cripple at best, or instant death at worst.
He watched helplessly as his original elemental Flame Spirit was completely devoured by the Xuan Huang Flame.
Just as he thought disaster was imminent, the Xuan Huang Origin within his body suddenly surged with vast energy, instantly repairing all damage.
Fang Yang raised his right hand.
"This is…"
No longer was it an ordinary orange-red flame dancing in his palm, but a cluster of deep, profound Xuan Huang colored fiery light.
It burned quietly, yet emitted a suffocating sense of oppression, and the surrounding air slightly distorted under the high temperature.
When the fire pearl appears, all other flames submit!
…
Fang Yang's thoughts stirred, and his consciousness emerged from the internal space of the fire pearl.
When he pushed open the door, the sound of laughter and joy from the living room made his lips curl into an unconscious smile.
His mother, Lin Ximeng, and Na'er had returned.
Na'er was wearing a brand new white dress, and this simple dress added a touch of liveliness to the already cute and beautiful Na'er.
"Mom, have you found any information about Na'er's family?"
Fang Yang walked to his mother Lin Ximeng's side and asked, pretending not to know.
Although he knew Na'er's true identity in his heart, he still had to act as if he knew nothing on the surface.
Lin Ximeng sighed softly, reaching out to gently tap Fang Yang's little head.
"The Municipal Office has no record of Na'er at all. But you, child, as soon as you come out, you ask about this. Why don't you ask if Mom is tired today first?"
"Ouch, that hurts!"
Fang Yang exaggeratedly covered his head, but his eyes held a smile: "I know Mom is the best. I'm just worried about Na'er."
Lin Ximeng looked at Fang Yang's playful antics, her eyes full of helplessness: "Yang, tell me, what are you scheming?"
Fang Yang immediately became serious: "Mom, since we can't find Na'er's family for now, how about we adopt Na'er? I'll take good care of my little sister!"
As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Na'er, who was fiddling with the hem of her skirt.
"So cute~"
"Na'er is so cute~"
"You child, didn't I promise you last night? However, this still depends on whether Na'er is willing to stay," Lin Ximeng said with a gentle smile.
Fang Yang nodded and went to Na'er's side.
He looked at Na'er's eyes, transparent like amethyst, and softly said: "Na'er, how about staying with us from now on? I'll protect you, not let you suffer any grievances, and buy you lots of delicious food!"
"Hmm, I'm willing, but I like the noodles Brother makes for me the most."
Na'er blinked her eyes and slowly spoke.
"Na'er, if you want to eat, I'll make it for you every day from now on!"
Seeing Na'er agree to stay, the heavy stone in Fang Yang's heart completely fell.
He was truly afraid of being cuckolded by Tang Wulin.
His mother, Lin Ximeng, stood by, looking at Fang Yang, and slightly frowned: "Yang, you seem to have… changed a little?"
Fang Yang touched his face and feigned surprise: "Mom, you noticed? Have I become more handsome?"
He deliberately struck an exaggerated pose, making Na'er cover her mouth and chuckle.
However, Na'er could vaguely feel a terrifying flame within Brother Fang Yang's body?
Flame? She was not familiar with it…
Lin Ximeng shook her head, yet couldn't hide the smile at the corner of her mouth: "Yang, you little braggart!"
But she knew in her heart that some subtle change had indeed occurred in Fang Yang.
His eyes were deeper and more spirited than before, and his whole person exuded an indescribable aura.
Afterward, his mother, Lin Ximeng, went to make dinner, and Fang Yang, after comforting Na'er.
He returned to his room.
"Almost… forgot about the Cultivation Technique evolution!" Fang Yang reminded himself silently.
The ecstasy after devouring the fire pearl had almost made him miss the most important step.
Fang Yang sat cross-legged on the bed, his spirit power surging, and the scorching fire spirit power surged endlessly through his Meridians.
As his thoughts stirred, a mass of deep yellow flame Origin slowly emerged.
This flame was not as flamboyant as ordinary fierce fire; instead, it exuded an ancient, profound aura, as if it had accumulated thousands of years of time - this was the Xuan Huang Flame, ranked twenty-third on the Heaven and Earth fire pearl List!
"Let's begin…"
Fang Yang took a deep breath, and the Burning Art Cultivation Technique within him operated at full power. He saw the spirit power in his Meridians transform into countless tiny flame chains, wrapping around the Xuan Huang Flame.
The fire pearl seemed to possess sentience, instinctively sensing that this was not a simple devouring, but a complete refinement.
The Xuan Huang Flame instantly surged violently! The raging flames churned like an angry Dragon, and the scorching high temperature distorted the air in the entire room.
It could accept being devoured by Fang Yang and being used by him, but it could not become one with him!
Fang Yang grunted, his skin instantly scorched crimson, but he gritted his teeth, pushing the Burning Art to its extreme.
Ancient runes appeared on the spirit power chains, pulling the struggling flame Dragon back into his body inch by inch.
"Refine in an instant!"
With a low shout, the Xuan Huang Flame was bound by the chains and forcibly drawn into his body.
Fang Yang's spirit power transformed into a furnace, refining and fusing the fire pearl Origin bit by bit.
This process was like being cut into a thousand pieces, every inch of his Meridians enduring the scorching heat of the flames, but he maintained clarity throughout.
After an unknown amount of time, the deep yellow flame was finally completely refined, transforming into a trickling stream that merged into his limbs and bones, becoming a part of himself.
A muffled sound came from within Fang Yang's body, and the Burning Art Cultivation Technique successfully evolved at this moment!
He was surprised to find that the evolved Burning Art's Cultivation Technique route had become much more complex than before.
The most miraculous thing was that although the Cultivation Technique route was several times more complex, the time required to complete one cycle of circulation was becoming shorter and shorter.
The spirit power generated after each cycle became purer, all imbued with the unique, profound aura of the Xuan Huang Flame.
"Yellow Rank High-grade!"
This evolution directly elevated the Burning Art two grades from Yellow Rank Elementary, which could be described as a complete transformation.
Fang Yang opened his eyes, and the Xuan and Huang Qi once again circulated in the depths of his pupils.
He opened his palm, and a wisp of deep yellow flame danced joyfully, the surrounding temperature suddenly soaring, yet returning to calm in an instant.
This was the unity of the fire pearl!
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