Douluo Continent: Starting with the Burning Blade, he was then entangled with Ma Xiaotao.

Chapter 94 Founding of the Heavenly Fire Sect

"Xiaofeng, you're back just in time. The food is just cooked."

Seeing Lin Feng push the door open and come in, Ma Xiaotao, who was setting the table, looked up and greeted him naturally, as if he had never left.

A simple meal of three dishes and a soup was laid out on the table, steaming and emitting a homely aroma.

"You cooked so much? Sister Tao, how did you know I was coming back today?" Lin Feng smiled in surprise, washed his hands, and sat down at the table.

Ma Xiaotao took off her apron and hung it up, then sat down opposite him, saying casually, "I'm used to it. I usually prepare enough food for two people when I cook."

What she didn't say was that it had almost become an unconscious expectation, a feeling that he might push the door open and walk in at any moment.

Lin Feng didn't ask any more questions. He picked up his chopsticks and took a bite. The familiar taste melted on his tongue, a taste he often thought of when he was away from home.

"This tastes so good. Back in Xingluo City, nothing really suited my taste," he sighed, his appetite seemingly returning.

"Eat more if you like it." Ma Xiaotao looked at him with a faint smile in her eyes, and picked up her own bowl.

"Guess what day it is today?" she asked suddenly, putting down her chopsticks, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

"Hmm?" Lin Feng paused upon hearing this, thought carefully for a moment, then shook his head. "Is it...some kind of special day?"

"Two years ago today, we met for the first time in the Star Dou Great Forest." Ma Xiaotao looked at him, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned.

Lin Feng was taken aback for a moment, then a warm feeling welled up in his heart, and he smiled and said, "Sister Xiao Tao even remembers this so clearly."

Time flies, and he has been in this world for fourteen years.

For the first twelve years, the path of cultivation was incredibly difficult. The Burning Blade Technique was inherently an unfriendly technique meant for those in prison, making it extremely difficult to begin with. Coupled with the hopeless water-attribute martial soul, the long years were spent in daily torment and unseen perseverance.

The turning point in his fate occurred two years ago in the Star Dou Great Forest. It was there that he met Ma Xiaotao.

It can be said that the dramatic changes in his life over the past two years, the seemingly impossible hope and turning point, all originated from the woman in front of him who remembered their anniversary and always prepared an extra set of chopsticks and bowls for him.

"Haven't you always wanted to establish your own sect? Why don't we set it for this special day? I—will be your Grand Elder." Ma Xiaotao looked at him, her tone becoming serious.

She paused, then continued, "I'll be graduating from the inner academy soon. Originally, I was expected to stay and teach at the academy, or become a key member of the supervisory group. But now, I have another option: to help you establish the sect and manage its affairs."

Lin Feng looked at her with some surprise: "Are you serious? The Extreme Individual Soldier Project—and the academy's status, you really..."

Are you willing to let go?

"I have submitted my withdrawal application to the Sea God Pavilion, and they—have approved it." Ma Xiaotao said calmly, her gaze serene. "My original Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul was fraught with hidden dangers, and its future was uncertain. I've come this far—all because of you."

You gave me new possibilities.

"It's a mutual success, Sister Tao." Lin Feng shook his head, his tone sincere. "Without your trust and help back then, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Looking into Ma Xiaotao's resolute eyes, his last lingering doubts vanished. He raised his teacup, using tea instead of wine, and solemnly said, "Since Sister Xiaotao has made her decision, I welcome it wholeheartedly. Our sect will be called the Heavenly Fire Sect. We revere fire, we regard fire as heaven. And you, you are not the Grand Elder, but the Vice Sect Master."

"Vice Sect Master?" Ma Xiaotao was slightly taken aback.

"Yes. The sect is newly established and there are many complicated matters. I need someone who can fully represent me and be of one mind with me. This position is perfect for you," Lin Feng said earnestly.

Seeing the unwavering trust in Lin Feng's eyes, Ma Xiaotao felt a warmth in her heart and didn't refuse any longer. She nodded, accepting this important task: "Okay. Then leave the subsequent preparatory matters, such as finding a suitable location, recruiting initial personnel, and dealing with various parties, to me. My connections in the academy and the Soul Master world are certainly wider than yours."

The two smiled at each other, and their teacups clinked together gently.

On this special day, a sect that might one day shake the continent was quietly founded over a simple home-cooked meal.

"Sister Tao, regarding the initial recruitment of manpower—I actually already have two suitable candidates in mind, namely—" Lin Feng spoke cautiously, his tone slightly tentative.

"Just say it directly. Do you think I can't guess what you're thinking?" Ma Xiaotao glanced at him, a half-smile playing on her lips.

"Well—I'd like to invite Senior Sister Luo Chen to be the First Elder, and Senior Sister Wu Ming to be the Second Elder. Their side—"

"I've already informed them," Lin Feng said, forcing a smile.

"Of course you can." Ma Xiaotao's smile deepened, and she seemed very understanding. However, under the tablecloth, a jade-like foot had already precisely stepped on Lin Feng's instep, and even secretly ground it.

"In addition—Tang Ya is younger, but she has good talent and temperament. She can serve as the Third Elder, which will also give her more training." Lin Feng continued to add without changing his expression, as if the pain in his foot did not exist.

"Our junior brother is so charming, he can find so many beautiful and capable girls all at once." Ma Xiaotao's smile became even more "kind," and the force of her footwork increased accordingly.

"Ouch—um—after you finish eating, I'll help you absorb that 50,000-year-old Phoenix Sunflower, which will greatly benefit your martial soul's origin." Lin Feng finally couldn't help but gasp and quickly tried to make amends.

"I'll let you off this time. The sect is newly established and does need strong people to oversee it. You brought them here because you're thinking of the sect." Hearing this, Ma Xiaotao gave a light snort and loosened her grip.

Her tone softened, indicating her acceptance of the arrangement, but the look in her eyes as she looked at Lin Feng still carried a hint of settling scores later.

Soon after the meal, the 50,000-year-old Phoenix Sunflower was taken out. With their current cultivation levels and control, the absorption process went almost effortlessly.

A surge of pure and powerful fire energy flowed into Ma Xiaotao's body, where it was completely absorbed. Her aura rose steadily, and her soul power barrier, under the impact of the overwhelming medicinal power, quickly reached level eighty.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng did not stop.

He guided the immense medicinal power as a catalyst, using the power of the 100,000-year-old scorching glue as a seed, and activated the Heavenly Rank Burning Technique.

Soon, intense light flowed around Ma Xiaotao, and a 100,000-year-old red soul ring slowly condensed and took shape beneath her feet.

The second 100,000-year-old Different Flame Soul Ring!

It can almost be regarded as a soul ring obtained from the 100,000-year-old Fiery Apricot.

Twenty-one years old, level 85 Soul Douluo, possessing two 100,000-year Soul Rings.

With the added benefit of dual cultivation, which can increase the age of spirit rings, Ma Xiaotao now possesses a terrifying combination of two purple, four black, and two red spirit rings.

Such an achievement is not only unparalleled among its peers, but also astonishing in the long history of the Soul Master world, destined to leave a significant mark on history.