Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Celestial Fires vary in strength. The more powerful the fire, the greater its potential. It can even serve as a means of self-defense for an Alchemist.

For example, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun could also use his True Fire to injure his foes.

"Yes!" Ling Fei nodded slightly. Then, with a mere thought, the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire inside his Dantian stirred, responding to his will.

FWOOSH!

With a flip of his palm, a cluster of golden flames materialized in its center.

The flame danced, resembling a swimming Fire Dragon, appearing incredibly agile and full of life.

However, the moment the flame appeared, the temperature in the great hall soared. The entire chamber felt as if it had turned into a furnace.

Not only that, but a heart-stopping might began to emanate from the flame.

It was the Dragon's Might.

The Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire had been born after the Marsh King's death, formed when the Fire River absorbed his residual True Dragon Power.

One must remember that the Marsh King had refined True Dragon Blood in his time!

How could a Celestial Fire nurtured by his Bloodline Power be anything ordinary?

That was precisely why this fire possessed the True Dragon's Might.

'This Celestial Fire... it seems far from ordinary!'

'If a flame like this were used as a weapon, I fear even Primordial Pill Realm Cultivators would have to be wary, wouldn't they?'

As the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire emerged, the Elders from every peak revealed looks of astonishment.

Everyone thought to themselves, 'The might of this Celestial Fire truly cannot be underestimated.'

With this, Ling Fei's combat strength had effectively leaped from the Celestial Spirit Realm straight into the Primordial Pill Realm.

Such was the advantage a Celestial Fire provided.

"Excellent. This fire is scorching enough to incinerate a Spiritual Soldier, and it even contains the Dragon's Might. It is truly worthy of being called a Celestial Fire." Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun stroked his beard and smiled in the great hall.

With just a single glance, he could sense how extraordinary this Celestial Fire was.

Its power was innate, brimming with Spirituality.

"Good. Very good! Now that Ling Fei has successfully merged with the Celestial Fire, our Lingyun Sect will have the chance to produce a Pill King in the future," Sect Leader Yuan said with a laugh.

"This is a blessing for our Lingyun Sect." All the Elders nodded in agreement.

"Good. Ling Fei, now that you have acquired a Celestial Fire, you must not grow complacent. As for Martial Arts Techniques, feel free to consult with the various Peak Masters," said Sect Leader Yuan.

"Sect Leader, rest assured. I will certainly cultivate diligently. In the future, I will also be sure to visit the various peaks for guidance," Ling Fei said, cupping his hands.

"Hehe, when that time comes, we will all welcome your visits," the various Peak Masters all said with a laugh.

They were now quite eager to see if this young man could truly achieve greatness in both the Alchemy and Martial Daos.

At the same time, having been suppressed by the Beiming Sword Sect for so long, they were desperate for someone to bring them glory and vindication!

"Alright!" Ling Fei said.

Since he cultivated the Martial Arts, it was only natural that he would have to visit the various peaks.

After meeting with the Elders for a while, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun led Ling Fei toward the Medicine Vein.

"Hehe, you are the first genius in our Lingyun Sect to successfully merge with a Celestial Fire!" Aboard the Flying Boat, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun beamed as he looked at Ling Fei.

He was also overcome with emotion.

When Ling Fei had first said he wanted to merge with a Celestial Fire, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun had felt a glimmer of hope, but he had been far more concerned.

Now that Ling Fei had succeeded, he was overjoyed. When he looked at the young man, it was as if he were seeing a future Pill King, as if he were seeing the very future of the Lingyun Sect.

Now, the Lingyun Sect had the martial arts genius Lian Shuang and the alchemy prodigy Ling Fei.

With the two of them complementing each other, how could the Lingyun Sect possibly fail to prosper?

"Peak Master, I acquired some Supreme Treasures in the Dongze Ruins, and I'll need your help to erase the spiritual imprints on them," Ling Fei said with a smile.

His trip to the Dongze Ruins this time had been incredibly fruitful.

"That's no problem at all," said Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun. "I cultivate True Fire, so erasing imprints is my specialty."

Then, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun led Ling Fei to his personal courtyard residence.

Ling Fei took out four Profound Spirit Treasures: Beichen Yu's Sword Shield, the Wind and Cloud Banner, the Mountain and River Seal, and the Red Scale Spear.

"Hehe, four Profound Spirit Treasures. Although they are all low-grade, they are still quite rare." Seeing them, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun stroked his beard and smiled.

After all, Supreme Treasures like these were extremely rare, even in the Southern Wilderness.

Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun then proceeded to help Ling Fei erase the imprints on the various treasures he had acquired.

In the meantime, Ling Fei focused on comprehending the Heaven-Reaching Hand.

Although his current Cultivation was insufficient, he could still gradually begin to comprehend the first form of the Heaven-Reaching Hand: Void-Shattering.

A day later, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun had erased the imprints on all of Ling Fei's Profound Spirit Treasures.

"These Supreme Treasures are all extraordinary, but activating them consumes too much Essence Qi. You still need to focus on properly solidifying your foundation," Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun specially instructed as he handed the treasures to Ling Fei.

"Rest assured, Peak Master. I will certainly not neglect my Martial Arts," Ling Fei said.

His ambitions were far too great for him to grow complacent in his cultivation just because he had acquired some Supreme Treasures.

"Excellent. Now that you've merged with a Celestial Fire, your status is far beyond that of an ordinary Pill Master. The Sect has prepared a private Cultivation Land for you," said Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun. "You can move over tomorrow. There, you will have a private Cultivation Room for your training."

'A private Cultivation Room.' Ling Fei's heart leaped with joy upon hearing this.

"It also has Dragon Qi inside," Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun added with a smile, stroking his white beard. He knew, of course, that Ling Fei cultivated using Dragon Qi.

'Dragon Qi!' Ling Fei's spirits soared at the news. This way, he wouldn't have to go through the trouble of running back and forth between the various peaks to cultivate.

"If you need anything, you can come find me at any time," Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun said.

"Yes!" Ling Fei nodded. He then took his leave and returned to his residence.

Back at his residence, Ling Fei summoned Yiyi and the Golden Eagle.

First, Ling Fei gave the Golden Eagle and Yiyi a large amount of Spiritual Essence.

This was the reward Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun had given to Ling Fei on behalf of the Sect.

After giving the Spiritual Essence to the Golden Eagle and Yiyi, Ling Fei entered his Cultivation Room.

"This time, not only did I merge with a Celestial Fire, but I also obtained the Marsh King's inheritance and all these Supreme Treasures. The harvest was truly bountiful," Ling Fei murmured to himself.

"However, the risks I encountered this time also far exceeded my expectations."

"First, the people from the various sects entered carrying Supreme Treasures. They were clearly prepared, which means someone must have leaked my itinerary."

Ling Fei pondered the matter.

"Second, the intervention of the Beiming Sword Sect's Nascent Soul Realm Powerhouses was another huge danger. If the Sect hadn't stood firm, I would have met a bitter end in the Dongze Ruins."

It was safe to say his journey had been fraught with hidden dangers. One wrong step, and he would have perished there.

He was lucky to have made it back alive.

'Either spies from other sects embedded in the Lingyun Sect spread the news because they fear our rise, or a hidden enemy of mine wanted to use this opportunity to kill me. No matter who it is, I have to root them out as soon as possible. Otherwise, danger will lurk around every corner whenever I venture out in the future.'

Ling Fei's mind was as clear as a mirror.

Although the trip had been a success and he had reaped many benefits, he had not forgotten the dangers.

'The Sect must be aware of this as well. I'll have to talk to Peak Master Yuan Chun about it when I get the chance,' Ling Fei thought to himself.

'That's right. For now, I should focus on improving my Cultivation and forming my Primordial Pill as soon as possible. Only by becoming powerful myself can I truly be fearless.'

Only by stepping into the Primordial Pill Realm and continuously increasing his strength could he better comprehend the Heaven-Reaching Hand.

After all, Martial Arts of that caliber required a sufficient Realm to unleash their true power.

Strength was the very foundation he needed to establish himself.

After all, he couldn't just hide away in the Lingyun Sect forever, could he?