Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master

Chapter 240 The Battle for Fire

The alluring figure reached out to grab the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, but how could such a strange flame be so easily subdued?

"what!"

The Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame had already developed considerable spirituality, so it could naturally sense Queen Medusa's malice and launched a defensive counterattack!

The Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame suddenly expanded, forcing Queen Medusa to retreat.

"Hmph! How could a strange fire be so easy to obtain? Unless she is in excellent condition, even if she is in perfect condition, she will have to pay a price to obtain the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame."

Yao Lao's voice came over, and Xiao Yan's expression was solemn. He had already lost a Wind Fury Dragon Flame, and he could not possibly give away this Green Lotus Earth Core Flame!

"Damn it!" Queen Medusa looked at her scalded hand, a sharp pain shooting through it!

"If I hadn't been injured, how could I have been helpless against this strange fire!"

Yao Lao took over Xiao Yan's body and then went to Queen Medusa's side: "Queen Medusa, you want this strange fire to evolve your bloodline, right?"

An aged voice came from Xiao Yan's mouth, and Queen Medusa's expression immediately tightened.

"Hehe, it's not a big secret that Queen Medusa evolved her bloodline through a different kind of fire. You can find it in any ancient book about the snake people," Yao Lao said with a faint smile.

"Your Excellency, what do you wish to do?" Queen Medusa asked, frowning.

"Hehe, not so great. Since you want to borrow this Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, then use it. After you're done, I'll take it away." Yao Lao said calmly.

Queen Medusa frowned. She did indeed need the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame to evolve her bloodline. If she were lucky enough to succeed, she would instantly become a Dou Zong powerhouse and no longer fear Dou Zong powerhouses from other empires.

"Teacher, why did you give her the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame? We don't need it anymore?" Xiao Yan's voice came.

"Are you stupid? The power of this Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame is even greater than your Netherworld Poison Flame. Do you think you can refine it? Even if you manage to refine it by chance, how will you integrate it into the Burning Technique?"

"You need Little Fairy Doctor to help you absorb a large amount of Netherworld Poison Fire energy to devour it, but you can't do that with the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire," said the old medicine master speechlessly.

"Uh, teacher, you're right. I'm too young. Teacher, you're awesome!"

Xiao Yan can only be a mood-maker.

The old man looked at Medusa again: "Queen Medusa, give me your answer. If you don't agree, I will take the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame!"

"Alright, I can use this Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame first," Queen Medusa nodded.

"Alright, now it's time to figure out how to obtain this Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame. Most rare treasures of heaven and earth are accompanied by other treasures!"

Yao Lao attached himself to Xiao Yan and led him into the azure light. Within the light was a blue lotus flower with eight petals. The eight blue petals were as perfect as the finest jade, crystal clear and so beautiful that one could not bear to part with them.

Inside the lotus, there seemed to be a small lotus platform, about two or three feet in size, upon which a wisp of blue flame burned fiercely.

Upon closer inspection, there were some holes on the lotus platform under the flames, from which glowing light emanated. These were probably lotus seeds formed from the purest fire-attribute energy.

Below the blue lotus, there was an extremely slender root, more than ten meters long. The root was covered with countless tiny tentacles. When these tentacles swayed, everyone present could clearly feel that they were frantically absorbing the violent fire attribute energy from the surrounding magma with an almost greedy attitude.

"Little Yanzi, look! This Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame has clearly been condensed for over a thousand years! It's truly an ancient relic. As far as I know, only a Dou Sheng expert has a stable lifespan of a thousand years!"

Yao Lao had already gotten off Xiao Yan and was looking at the magnificent treasure that seemed to defy the creation of heaven and earth.

"It's really beautiful. Both the Netherworld Poison Fire and the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire are truly stunning." Xiao Yan's eyes shone brightly, appreciating the exquisite beauty of this creation.

"Teacher, how do we get this Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame? Even Queen Medusa was burned by it," Xiao Yan asked.

"Hehe, you've come to the right place. You and that girl over there, you both have good talent and strength, but you're still too inexperienced. Do you think the only treasure here is the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame?"

This azure lotus platform was formed by the condensation of earth fire over a thousand years. Once you take it down, you can cultivate by sitting on it. While I wouldn't say your cultivation speed will increase tenfold, it will certainly be at least three or four times faster. Moreover, when you encounter an enemy, you can activate it with your battle qi and release the earth fire hidden within. Even if you encounter someone at the Battle Spirit level, you might not be able to defeat them, but if you want to escape, you will at least be able to move freely without any obstacles.

And then there are the lotus seeds in the lotus platform. These are the Earth Fire Lotus Seeds, known as the essence of fire spirits. Only one seed can be formed every hundred years. If you ever lose your mind and go out and shout that you have Earth Fire Lotus Seeds, I guarantee that even a Dou Huang powerhouse would risk their life to exchange for them. Of course... we can't rule out some people who prefer to be more direct, such as killing to steal treasures.

"These are all valuable items. If you dare throw them away, I'll break your legs. You can use the lotus platform for your own cultivation. You can keep two of these Earth Fire Lotus Seeds, and the rest are for your second master."

Yao Lao explained the treasures of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame to Xiao Yan and Medusa, who was standing to the side.

"Why would I give it to my second master? He's already so strong, he wouldn't need this Earth Fire Lotus Seed. Ouch, teacher, you hit me again!"

Xiao Yan was punched by Yao Lao before he could finish speaking.

"Look at your pathetic self. With your second master's alchemy skills, which are no less than those of his master at his peak, if your second master roared in Zhongzhou, I don't know how many people would be willing to be his slaves!"

What use are these Earth Fire Lotus Seeds to you? What can you do with them besides eating them directly? Give them to your second uncle; only in his hands can these Earth Fire Lotus Seeds be of the greatest use.

"It should be able to refine at least an eighth-grade pill, right? And I have an idea. This Earth Fire Lotus Seed is a companion treasure of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame. Could we use this lotus seed to create another Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame?"

Queen Medusa was shocked. What did she say? Eighth rank!!

Yao Lao's vision was far superior to Xiao Yan's. He naturally knew how powerful Xiao Li was, so he had new insights into the Earth Fire Lotus Seed. Yao Lao didn't want the treasure to be buried in obscurity.

Xiao Yan rubbed his hands together, preparing to take down the green lotus.

"Get out of here, do you even know how to pick it?" Yao Lao pulled Xiao Yan aside, then threw an iron sword at the green lotus, which instantly melted.

"This Azure Lotus is a rare treasure of heaven and earth. Any iron that touches it will melt. To cut it open, you must use pure jade to prevent it from being tainted in its efficacy," Yao Lao said calmly. He then took out a light blue jade ruler from Xiao Yan's storage ring.

This was also something that Yao Lao asked Xiao Yan to bring out. It was found in the Xiao family's treasure vault. This jade ruler is quite a treasure, as it was made from thousand-year-old cold jade.

"Use this jade ruler to cut the part where the lotus is connected to the root." Yao Lao handed the jade ruler to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan nodded and began to operate. He gripped the jade ruler tightly and carefully traced the part where the lotus base connected to the root. Instantly, the perfect blue lotus, like a work of art, fell off.

With a swift movement, the Azure Lotus appeared in the old medicine master's hand, as did the Azure Lotus Core Flame, which remained perfectly still within the lotus.

"Teacher, this root can absorb fire-attribute energy, it must be a treasure, right? Why don't we..." Xiao Yan looked at the root.

"No!" The old doctor shook his head: "It's best to leave some of these spiritual objects that take thousands of years to form, as a good omen for yourself. Although you took the Green Lotus this time, as long as you give it another thousand years, it can grow into a new Green Lotus."

If you take away this section of root, stem, and leaves, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire here may be forever extinct, and it will be very, very difficult for it to reappear.

"Xiao Yan, remember this: in the world of alchemy, destroying the roots or stems of spiritual objects or herbs when harvesting them is the most infuriating thing you can do. After all, the conditions for the formation of spiritual objects are extremely demanding; destroying their potential incurs the wrath of both heaven and man."

"Yes, disciple understands." Xiao Yan looked longingly at the root, but he still listened to Yao Lao.

Queen Medusa, who was watching Xiao Yan and Yao Lao from the side, was also lost in thought after hearing Yao Lao's words.

(End of this chapter)