Battle Through the Heavens: The Rock King Emperor's Leisurely Wanderings in the Mortal World

Chapter 93 Flame Dividing Wave Ruler Enchanted with Crimson Flame Burning Thunder

The back mountain of the Xiao family is quiet and secluded.

As dusk quietly descended, the red sun slowly sank in the west, and the clouds on the horizon burned like flames, turning the emerald green bamboo forest a crimson red.

Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes, gently exhaled a breath of turbid air, and then leaped out of the clear and transparent medicine vat.

He stretched his body and gave a big yawn, as if waving goodbye to the fatigue of the day's cultivation.

"Hey, look at the effect! My uniquely prepared prescription helps you gently absorb the violent energy in the accompanying amethyst source. How do you feel now? Are you feeling refreshed and comfortable all over?" Yao Chen had somehow appeared beside Xiao Yan, stroking his beard and smiling smugly.

Surprisingly, Xiao Yan didn't argue with Yao Chen. Instead, he carefully examined his increasingly strong arms and the wheat-colored muscle lines on his abdomen. He slowly replied:

"Yes, no wonder Master said that you were willing to raid more than a dozen Amethyst Winged Lion King lairs back then just to find this companion Amethyst Source. Now it seems that it is indeed extremely precious. The fire attribute energy contained within is extremely pure, and my body can feel the smooth sensation of it melting in my mouth."

"Good lad, don't you think your master is just fooling you?" Yao Chen's lips curled up slightly as he glanced at Xiao Yan triumphantly, then casually swayed his shoulders and stood gracefully to the side.

"How is it? What level of cultivation have you reached now?"

Deep within the dense bamboo forest, Zhongli's figure silently emerged, like a ghost. He suddenly spoke, and his words, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, startled both of them.

Xiao Yan: "Damn it! Second Master, why do you walk so quietly?"

That's not the point.

"Hmm... After a month of arduous training, my cultivation has stabilized at the five-star Dou Zhe level, just one step away from the six-star Dou Zhe. I firmly believe that if I have another week, I will definitely be able to break through to the six-star Dou Zhe level. At that time, I will be even more confident in absorbing the strange fire on that map."

"Oh? I suppose your strongest offensive combat technique right now is that low-grade Earth-rank Flame Dividing Wave Ruler that Brother Yao Chen gave you?"

"That's right. With my Dou Qi concentration far exceeding that of others at the same level and my incredibly solid foundation, my master once said that if I were to go all out, I could only use the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler twice at most!" Xiao Yan gently rubbed the tip of his nose, then put his hands on his hips and said with great pride.

Zhong Li frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Have you considered improving the Flame-Dividing Wave Ruler?"

"(O_o) What? Me? Second Master, you're giving me too much credit. I treasure even low-level Xuan-rank combat techniques, let alone modifying low-level Di-rank combat techniques without authorization. If I accidentally suffer a qi deviation and turn into a madman or an idiot, that would be a huge loss."

"I don't mean you should tamper with the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler's core, but given your current situation, have you tried using Crimson Flame Lightning to increase the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler's power?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt as if he had been enlightened. He then slapped his forehead and exclaimed with great joy, "That's right! Before, I was hoping to improve my control over the strange lightning by cultivating lightning-attribute fighting techniques. But after Master Zhong's guidance, I realized that my imagination was too lacking."

"Yes, thunder and fire are symbols of extremely terrifying destructive power in nature. However, both are unruly, so you need to practice diligently when controlling them to avoid being backfired."

"I understand, thank you for your guidance, Master Zhong." Xiao Yan bowed respectfully to Zhong Li.

"It's not just me, is it?" Zhong Li's gaze never left Xiao Yan, but he could deeply feel Yao Chen's silent emotional fluctuations.

"Disciple Xiao Yan's achievements today are entirely due to the earnest teachings of your two esteemed masters."

After speaking, Xiao Yan changed his previous somewhat frivolous attitude towards Yao Chen and bowed deeply to Yao Chen.

Although Yao Chen remained silent, his intuition told him that even without Zhong Li and the Soul Emperor backing him up, his cheap disciple would never be as heartless as Han Feng.

"That's more like it." Zhong Li nodded slightly, quite satisfied with Xiao Yan's attitude and actions at this moment. Then, he took a few steps back and continued, "Little Yan, unleash your Flame Devouring Wave Ruler with all your might, and then use your Crimson Flame Burning Lightning to enchant your Wugong Sword with a different kind of lightning. Let me see what level your current full-force attack can reach."

"Ah?! Second Master, let's forget it. Low-level Earth-rank combat skills are incredibly powerful. If we add the Ethereal Lightning enchantment, I'm worried that I could flatten not only this dense bamboo forest behind the mountain, but even the entire mountain peak. That's too dangerous."

"Don't worry, your second master has many tricks up his sleeve, and I will also spare some effort to protect the environment here. After all, lying on a boulder in the dense bamboo forest watching the sunset is such a rare and pleasant experience, I can't bear to ruin it."

"Ah, this..." Xiao Yan was clearly still hesitant and looked at Yao Chen with some confusion.

Unlike Zhongli, Yao Chen didn't patiently reason with him; instead, he immediately launched into a mocking mode:

"Xiao Yan, with your strength as a five-star Dou Zhe, even if you unleash the Flame Dividing Wave Ruler at full power, you'll still struggle to unleash its full potential. Besides, the Wugong Sword you're using was a gift from your second master. You should know that it's already rare for an ordinary weapon to withstand the high temperature of the Flame Dividing Wave Ruler even once, but your Wugong Sword can not only freely switch between the forms of a greatsword and a giant ruler, but it also remains undamaged even after you unleash it multiple times. This shows that your attacks are utterly insignificant in your second master's eyes."

"Hmph, don't underestimate me! Second Master!! Open your eyes wide and watch carefully, this is my strongest attack yet, to shed the name of a good-for-nothing and embark on the cultivation journey once more!"

Deep within the bamboo forest, the shadows of the emerald bamboos suddenly twisted.

Xiao Yan gripped the rough texture of the Wugong Sword with his five fingers, and the golden heavy ruler suddenly emitted a metallic hum, the dark red patterns on its body resembling the veins of awakened magma. As he took half a step back, thirty-seven green bamboos snapped in half, the hanging bamboo leaves not yet touching the ground, before the Wugong Sword had already swung out in a full moon arc.

Strands of electric arcs surged from his palm as Xiao Yan controlled the Crimson Flame Lightning to meander along the large ruler, forming a lightning python. Where the ruler's edge passed, the air collapsed into a vacuum vortex.

Suddenly, a line of crimson light flashed across the dark green bamboo forest, as if someone had used a red-hot iron pen to tear through silk, and thousands of bamboo leaves curled up into ashes in the rising heat.

When the heavy ruler crashed down, the entire bamboo grove became the fuse for gunpowder.

The flames surged like a dragon raising its head, rushing swiftly towards Zhongli. The spiraling pillar of fire shredded the green bamboo within ten zhang into dust, and the burning bamboo sections exploded in the air with a series of crisp sounds.

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