Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 520 Four Flames Emerge, Ten Thousand Flames Submit (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

In the first two rounds of the alchemy competition, Jiang Yaoyan did not use his innate fire, but no one would question that Jiang Yaoyan did not have innate fire.

Regardless of Jiang Yaoyan's talent for alchemy or his status as the young master of Medicine King Valley, obtaining innate fire was not a difficult task for him.

The moment the black flame appeared at Jiang Yaoyan's fingertip, Elder Zhuang of the Wanhuo Sect in the stands narrowed his eyes: "Black... could it be the Devouring Abyss Flame?"

Black innate fire is an extremely rare type within the entire system of innate fires. When Elder Zhuang said this about Devouring Abyss Flame, Zhao Haoyang and the others around him showed expressions of doubt.

"Elder, what is the Ember Devouring Flame?"

None of them had ever heard of such a flame.

"You are unaware of this because your current cultivation level is insufficient, and it is extremely difficult to encounter such an opportunity, which is why the sect has not informed you."

Zhuang Lie's eyes gleamed: "The Devouring Abyss Flame is born in some special abysses. This fire is specifically designed to devour other innate fires."

Devour other innate fires?

Zhao Haoyang and the others were even more confused. All innate fires have the characteristic of devouring other innate fires. Did Elder Zhuang really need to bring this up specifically?
“Other innate flames can grow slowly even without devouring their own kind, but the Devouring Abyss Flame can only grow by devouring other innate flames.”

"Growing solely by devouring other innate flames?"

This time, Zhao Haoyang and the others were truly shocked, and at that moment, a strange scene suddenly appeared on the field.

As black flames appeared on Jiang Yaoyan's fingers, the innate flames summoned by the other two contestants seemed to sense the danger and began to flicker wildly, their intensity decreasing as if they were afraid of being discovered by the black flames.

The two alchemists who were manipulating the innate fire instantly turned pale, realizing that they could no longer fully control it.

This is the fear instinctively generated by the innate fire.

"If it's the Ember Flame, then the other contestants are in for a tough time."

On the high platform, a master alchemist looked at the black flame at Jiang Yaoyan's fingertips and sighed softly.

Where there is the Devouring Abyss Flame, all the innate flames around will be affected. At this time, using innate flames to refine pills is not as stable as using ordinary flames.

"You all better stay away from me, or I'll devour your innate fire, and then don't blame me."

Jiang Yaoyan sneered repeatedly, but Lin Chen and the other nine on the field all knew that as long as they were still on the field, they could not help but be affected.

"Master, does that mean Jiang Yaoyan is destined to win this alchemy competition?"

Zhao Haoyang looked at his master. If only Jiang Yaoyan could use the innate fire, while the other contestants could not, then the outcome of this alchemy competition was already predetermined.

"Not necessarily."

Zhuang Lie stared at the black flame at Jiang Yaoyan's fingertip. Due to the formation, he could not perceive it carefully with his divine sense, but he could still make a judgment from the shape of the black flame's flickering.

"Although the Devouring Abyss Flame can devour other innate flames, it depends on the situation. Some innate flames are more powerful than the Devouring Abyss Flame, so it cannot devour them. Jiang Yaoyan's Devouring Abyss Flame should not have devoured any other innate flames yet. As long as the other contestants on the field have their own sub-flames, they don't need to worry about being devoured by the Devouring Abyss Flame."

Upon hearing his master's words, Zhao Haoyang curled his lip.

Zihuo!

The master was being relaxed.

Sub-fire is a new innate fire condensed from multiple mother fires and variant fires, and can even be combined with other sub-fires, so its power is naturally very strong.

But the key question is, how could these players possibly possess Zi Huo?

The fusion of two innate fires is not something that can be achieved simply by combining them. The characteristics of these two innate fires must be considered, and more importantly, whether the refiner can control them.

If you are not careful, you could explode and die.

To condense a sub-fire, one needs a powerful fire control technique, a strong divine soul, and the possibility of merging the two selected innate fires.

Even in their Myriad Fire Sect, to condense a sub-fire, one must first verify whether there is a possibility of fusion between two innate fires, and then prepare some pills or other treasures to promote fusion. When both the soul and cultivation technique meet the requirements, the elders will then protect the process.

If the Wanhuo Sect is this cautious, how much more so these alchemists?

For alchemists, having just one innate fire is enough; having more is unnecessary, as the risks and rewards are disproportionate.

Rather than hoping for a secondary fire, it's better to hope that the innate fire these individuals have refined is a powerful variant fire or a primary fire.

On the field, Lin Chen looked at Jiang Yaoyan's arrogant expression and his expression was a bit strange. The two alchemists' innate fire was afraid of Jiang Yaoyan's black flame, but the innate fire in his own body showed a desire, as if it had smelled delicious food and was already eager to move. If he hadn't controlled it, he probably would have already taken the initiative to pounce on the black flame.

"The Devouring Abyss Flame is indeed powerful, but it is not enough to make all other flames submit."

Wei Yang, who had maintained a low profile since the start of the competition, suddenly spoke up. With a flick of his sleeve, a wisp of dark blue flame floated out from within. The moment the flame appeared, the temperature in the entire arena dropped sharply.

Rather than flames, its pulsating shape resembles a blooming ice flower from the depths of the netherworld.

"Taiyin Netherfire!"

On the stage, Gu Yunfeng and the others exchanged glances, their eyes narrowing. In the stands, Zhuang Lie frowned, seemingly deep in thought. "Master, are you saying that what Wei Yang has is the Taiyin Netherfire?"

When Zhao Haoyang and the others heard Zhuang Lie utter the words "Taiyin Youhuo," their faces showed shock.

The Myriad Fires Manual they saw after joining the sect contained two innate fires recorded on the first page: the True Fire of the Sun and the Nether Fire of the Moon.

The true fire of the sun is the most yang and powerful fire in the world, and no other innate fire can compare with it.

Taiyin Youhuo is the coldest and most obscure fire in the world, the exact opposite of Taiyang Zhenhuo (True Fire of the Sun), the two being two extremes.

These two types of flames are something even their Myriad Fire Sect has never seen before.

There has never been one before, but at least in the history of the Myriad Fire Sect, a predecessor has refined the Devouring Abyss Flame.

Zhuang Lie stared at Wei Yang with a complicated expression. His disciples only knew about the Taiyin Netherfire, but they didn't know that there was only one place in the entire Yan Dynasty that possessed both the Taiyang True Fire and the Taiyin Netherfire.

The interplay of yin and yang is the way of Heaven.

These two flames have always existed in Zhongzhou and have always been in the hands of the Zhongzhou royal family.

Moreover, once these two flames have appeared in the world, they cannot be conceived anywhere else. Their existence in the Central Plains royal family is also a symbolic one, representing the legitimacy of their authority.

Ordinary people have no chance of getting in touch with them unless they are related to the royal family of Zhongzhou.

However, there's no need to tell the younger generation about this.

"The flame in Wei Yang's hand is indeed the Taiyin Netherfire, but Wei Yang did not refine the Taiyin Netherfire; he only absorbed a wisp of it."

He's just the richest man, not a refining expert.

Zhuang Lie gave his assessment, saying that even just subduing them would be enough.

The wisp of flame hovered quietly in front of Wei Yang, completely unaffected by the Devouring Abyss Flame.

"Since you two have already revealed your innate fire, then I will also make a fool of myself."

Jiang Chen also wore a smile on his face, maintaining his usual elegance, but his hands formed a hand seal, and blue flames danced between his palms. The blue flames appeared and danced like elves, like a mischievous child.

"Azure Spirit Fire".

Seeing this flickering azure innate flame, Lin Chen's eyes also showed surprise.

This flame is recorded in the Myriad Flames Manual. It is a mutated flame that was born in the mountains and forests. According to the deductions of the predecessors of the Myriad Flames Sect, this flame was transformed from the flower essences of the mountains and forests, and the conditions for its formation are extremely harsh.

The Azure Spirit Fire is powerful because of its "spirit"; the flame is as intelligent as a spirit. If the Devouring Abyss Flame tries to devour the Azure Spirit Fire, it may fail and be weakened instead.

"No wonder Jiang Chen chose the Glazed Immaculate Pill; the Azure Spirit Fire is perfect for refining this pill."

Now Lin Chen understands that the pills chosen by Jiang Yaoyan, Wei Yang, and Jiang Chen are all related to the innate fire they possess.

Wei Yang possesses the Yin Nether Flame and chooses to refine the Yin-Yang Pill.

Jiang Yaoyan possesses the Devouring Abyss Flame and chooses to refine the Myriad Beasts Blood Soul Pill.

Jiang Chen possesses the Azure Flame and chooses to refine the Glazed Immaculate Pill.

No one was holding back anymore!
Meanwhile, the other alchemists on the field had extremely ugly expressions. Innate flames also vary in strength. Jiang Yaoyan's Devouring Abyss Flame had already terrified their innate flames, and now with these two more... they dared not summon their innate flames again.

"Since Brother Xiao dares to choose to refine the Five Elements Creation Pill, he must have his own unique innate fire. Why not summon it and let us see it?"

Wei Yang, who had kept a low profile in the previous two rounds, was unusually quiet at this moment. He looked at Lin Chen, but there was no malice in his eyes.

In Wei Yang's mind, of the ten people present, he could at least see through Jiang Yaoyan and Jiang Chen, and guess their alchemy skills. But Xiao Yan... gave him a mysterious feeling, and he could never see through him.

"My innate fire is probably no match for yours; I don't have that much fame."

Lin Chen smiled slightly, without making any move. In his palm, a tiny flame quietly floated.

"This is?"

On the stands, when Zhuang Lie saw the flame in Lin Chen's hand, a sharp light flashed in his old eyes, and he stared intently at it.

On the high platform, Gu Yunfeng and the others narrowed their eyes slightly, and Yang Rongtian, the city lord of Thousand Hammer City, leaned forward slightly.

Jiang Yaoyan looked at the flame in Lin Chen's hand with disdain. When Jiang Chen and Wei Yang's innate fire appeared, the Devouring Abyss Flame on his fingertips reacted. However, when Xiao Yan's innate fire appeared, the Devouring Abyss Flame did not react at all, which meant that the Devouring Abyss Flame did not take Xiao Yan's innate fire seriously at all.

"Be quiet!"

Lin Chen whispered to the flame in his palm, raised his right hand, and the flame rose into the air. The flame, which was originally no bigger than a fingernail, suddenly swelled up the instant it left his palm. At this moment, all the innate flames in the entire arena went out of control.

(End of this chapter)