Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 71 Seclusion

Outside the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, as the black gate slowly opened with a "rumble," the students standing outside the tower went crazy and rushed into the tower.

Meanwhile, members of those forces with some reputation in the inner courtyard remained unmoved. This was due to the established rules among these students that allowed these powerful individuals to occupy some of the better training rooms, so there was no need for them to rush to compete for them.

This was also tacitly approved by the academy. Canaan Academy was not a place for raising infants. As long as there were no serious deaths, such as severed limbs, the academy would not interfere. This was also one of the reasons why Canaan Academy was so highly regarded; even in the chaotic Black Corner Region, graduates of the academy were not without the ability to survive.

At this moment, Lin Feng's lips twitched slightly, unsure of how to respond.

Just as the twin-tailed student to which Yue Ling belonged opened her mouth slightly, about to utter some shocking words, an old voice came to Lin Feng's rescue.

"But was it Elder Lin Feng in person?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure emerged from the Heavenly Refining Tower. He had white hair and a youthful face, and was dressed in hemp clothing, which set him apart from the other elders.

"That's me. And you are?"

"Haha, my surname is Liu. Elder Lin Feng, you may simply call me Elder Liu."

Before Lin Feng could answer, he raised his hand and tossed a card at him.

"Elder Lin Feng, this is the highest-level crystal card representing an elder's status. In addition to the five hundred fire energy that an elder is entitled to each month, it also contains five hundred fire energy gifted by the Grand Elder, for a total of one thousand fire energy."

Lin Feng took the card and glanced at it. Sure enough, the crystal-clear card had the number one thousand marked on it.

The academy is truly generous. Although this fire energy is merely a virtual currency, as long as the Fallen Heart Flame exists, it can continuously generate value. However, this aligns with the original purpose of establishing the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, which is primarily for cultivating students, even though the Heart Flame's effect on Dou Wang level cultivators is no longer as significant.

"Thank you very much, Elder Liu. If you ever need any pills refined in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!"

After putting away the Fire Crystal Card, Lin Feng bowed slightly to Elder Liu and said something that delighted the elder.

"Elder Lin Feng is indeed as magnanimous as the Grand Elder said. I will definitely trouble you then."

After chatting for a while, Liu took the lead and left, but he needed to guard the tower to prevent the mysterious creature from causing trouble.

After Elder Liu left, Lin Feng decided to experience firsthand whether the miraculous Heart Fire still had an effect on him at the Dou Wang level. So he started walking towards the black giant gate.

As he passed the woman with the bright silver hair, he nodded slightly to express his gratitude.

After Lin Feng's figure disappeared around the corner, the many students still outside the tower were in an uproar, all expressing their shock.

If it were some shameless old people who liked to pretend to be young, they wouldn't care, but the vibrant energy emanating from Lin Feng was exactly the same as theirs, how could they not be shocked?

At Canaan Academy, there's a strict requirement to become an elder: one must reach the Dou Wang realm in Dou Qi cultivation. Unless, of course, your alchemy skills have reached the fifth rank, matching a Dou Wang, but that's even more impossible.

A Dou Wang powerhouse of the same age as them, or even slightly younger, who had never appeared in the inner courtyard before. Thinking of this, everyone gasped, marveling at the sheer terror of the situation.

Meanwhile, the area where Yue Ling belonged was also quite shocked. On the contrary, the usually lively girl with twin ponytails became unusually quiet, as if she was wondering if she had offended Lin Feng in any way.

Lin Feng had no idea that people would have so many speculations about him. Even if he knew, he would just smile slightly. He had gradually surpassed his peers, even in this Northwest region.

Walking inside this black tower, which appears enormous from the outside, one truly appreciates its vastness once inside. Even the smallest top floor is nearly one and a half times the size of a football field, and the size increases exponentially as one descends.

"I truly don't know how Dean Mang Tianchi managed to build this massive Heavenly Flame Refining Tower!"

Unbeknownst to him, the number of people around him dwindled until Lin Feng finally reached the bottom level. The area was incredibly hot; even the air seemed to be on fire.

If an ordinary Battle Master were here, the scorching air alone would be unbearable. Only a Great Battle Master who can transform Battle Qi into armor could adapt to it slightly, but the Battle Qi consumed by continuously transforming Battle Qi into armor would be difficult to maintain for long.

Therefore, only those at the Douling level are qualified to establish themselves here. Of course, the upper-level training rooms are sufficient for the cultivation of Great Dou Masters, and to enter the lower level, one needs to convert to higher-level crystal cards, which is another considerable expense. This is the result of the academy's balancing act.

Numerous thoughts flashed through Lin Feng's mind, but he slowly walked to the central area of ​​the bottom layer and focused his gaze on the underground lava field.

After a long while, he withdrew his soul perception in disappointment. "It seems that without the strange fire, his Dou Wang level physique is nothing more than a larger Karami in the eyes of that fire python. It won't attract its attention at all."

"Elder Lin Feng, you'd better be careful!"

As Lin Feng pondered his thoughts, Elder Liu's figure slowly appeared. He had actually noticed Lin Feng's actions earlier, but as a fellow Dou Wang-level elder, he saw no need to stop Lin Feng unless he did something dangerous. After all, anyone arriving at the bottom of the wondrous Heavenly Flame Refining Tower for the first time would be compelled to explore, and he had been the same way.

"Oh, is there some danger down there?"

Seeing Lin Feng's doubts, Elder Liu thought for a moment and then told Lin Feng the truth without hiding anything.

"Since Elder Lin Feng is curious, I will tell you the truth. This is within the scope of your right to know. However, Elder Lin Feng must remember not to tell anyone else."

After a pause, seeing Lin Feng nod earnestly, Elder Liu began to stroke his beard and said solemnly.

"It is said that the Dean's cultivation at the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, which was constructed under the seal of his strange fire, was disrupted by a disturbance."

After explaining everything, Elder Liu still seemed a little uneasy and once again reminded Lin Feng to keep it a secret before disappearing again.

"I see!"

After hearing Elder Liu's explanation, Lin Feng finally understood the cause and effect. Compared to the fragmentary account in the original work, this was much clearer. However, Lin Feng's thoughts shifted, and he looked towards the depths of the magma.

"This Venerable Heavenly Fire is quite pitiful. It has been over a hundred years since the Canaan Academy was built. This old man is all alone in the lava field. It's quite tragic."

With a slight sigh, Lin Feng had no intention of rescuing her. Without reaching the Dou Huang or even Dou Zong realm, Lin Feng didn't want to take any risks. Although her fire control technique was exceptional, Lin Feng hadn't fully mastered the inheritance he received from Yao Chen, so there was no need to rush.

With that thought in mind, Lin Feng left the central area without looking back, randomly choosing an empty cultivation room to begin his seclusion and test the effects of the Heart Fire.

"Click"

After inserting the crystal card into the slot, Lin Feng sat cross-legged on the stone bed and closed his eyes slightly.

"snort"

In just a few moments, a strange flame suddenly rose from Lin Feng's body. Even though he was prepared, he still felt great pain in that instant and let out a muffled groan.

However, for Lin Feng, who had experienced the trials of the desert and the agony of the soul grinding wheel, this was already commonplace, and he quickly adapted. He then adjusted his breathing, controlling the battle qi within his body to flow through his heart fire.

The retreat has begun!

(End of this chapter)