Lin Qian's words made the Fire Granny nod approvingly. "The process might be somewhat painful. If you find yourself unable to endure, immediately inform me. Otherwise, there might be a risk to your life."
"Even if you cannot become my master, I do not wish for your death."
"Among those who have protected the fragments under the Black Demons, only you and your empire remain. Even if you fail, I implore you to protect this world."
Lin Qian nodded naturally. "Of course, after all, this Soul Martial Continent belongs to me."
Seeing Lin Qian's response, the Fire Granny smiled. "Then let us begin. Sit cross-legged and operate your technique."
Following the Fire Granny's instructions, Lin Qian immediately complied, sitting cross-legged and starting to channel his Imperial Emperor Art.
As the Imperial Emperor Art began to operate, the three types of soul power within Lin Qian merged under his control, emitting a roaring sound.
At this moment, the Fire Granny, watching Lin Qian's cultivation, revealed a trace of emotion on her face.
In the past, those who cultivated in her presence could not stabilize their state and were affected by the Fire Tree.
However, Lin Qian was not affected at all, which made the Fire Granny marvel at the extraordinary nature of his cultivation technique.
The Fire Granny did not know that Lin Qian's Imperial Emperor Art was a product of the collective wisdom of the Tian Gong Department, led by Zhuge Ming on the Illusionary Star. It was a technique constantly improved and upgraded based on Lin Qian's physical condition and realm.
For others, the Imperial Emperor Art might be nothing special, but for Lin Qian, it was undoubtedly the best technique.
As Lin Qian stabilized into a cultivation state, Zhuge Ming and the top scholars of the Tian Gong Department on the Illusionary Star were already busy.
This situation was a major event for their Emperor and could not be taken lightly.
Numerous tactical mirrors hovered in the Tian Gong Hall, detailing every minute aspect of Lin Qian's situation, with many scholars standing by.
At the same time, the medical department's doctors, carrying a large quantity of potions, ascended towards Tianhen.
In the event of an emergency, they would immediately send the potions through Tianhen into Lin Qian's body for treatment.
The entire Huaxia Empire was on high alert, and Lin Qian was ready in his best form to face the Fire Granny's recognition.
Under the Fire Tree, the Fire Granny watched Lin Qian with his eyes tightly shut in meditation. Taking a deep breath, she waved her hands and said, "It's starting. Be prepared!"
With the Fire Granny's words, flames emerged from the Fire Tree behind her, enveloping Lin Qian.
Under the Fire Granny's control, the flames were not hot but were illusory and transparent, not very noticeable.
The flames descending from the Fire Tree could not escape Lin Qian's soul perception.
Seeing the flames he had initially been frightened of descend from the Fire Tree, Lin Qian's heart tightened.
At this moment, the Fire Granny was also very nervous. Over the years, the person who had endured the longest during her trials was Yuan Xiang, who had come before Lin Qian.
At that time, Yuan Xiang had lasted for seven days.
However, seven days was still far from enough for the time needed for the Fire Granny's recognition of a master, which was negligible.
To recognize a master, a spirit requires a substantial amount of time. Yuan Xiang eventually had to give up, unable to assist the Fire Granny.
Recalling that Yuan Xiang could only endure for seven days, the Fire Granny became anxious. In her nervousness, she lost control, and the originally illusory flames transformed into a torrent of flames, fiercely rushing towards Lin Qian.
This scene frightened the Fire Granny, causing her body to tremble. Such a level of spiritual heart flames would surely overwhelm Lin Qian with the enormous pressure of the heavenly rules, reducing his soul to ashes.
The Fire Granny was now extremely distressed but had no way to withdraw the spiritual heart flames.
Her body was already at its limit; after merely ten thousand years, it would completely collapse. Hence, her control had weakened significantly, leading to this mistake in her nervous state.
Roar!
Instantly, the spiritual heart flames poured onto Lin Qian. Sitting cross-legged, he furrowed his brow.
The Fire Granny suddenly turned around, unable to bear to watch, feeling immense regret. She clutched her hair, blaming herself for being so careless.
"I was too selfish, too selfish! Why was I so obsessed with preserving the spiritual body? As long as the Soul Martial Continent is safe under his protection, that would be enough." The Fire Granny shook her head violently, her self-reproach filling the space. "I was too greedy. Why was I so greedy!"
"Ah!"
At this moment, Lin Qian's voice came from behind the Fire Granny.
However, to the Fire Granny's surprise, the sound from behind was not Lin Qian's cries of pain but rather groans of comfort.
The sound indicating comfort made the Fire Granny's body stiffen, her face filled with disbelief. She quickly turned around to look at Lin Qian.
When she turned around and saw Lin Qian's current condition, she was dumbfounded, her gaze on the spirit almost losing focus.
In front of the Fire Granny, Lin Qian was still sitting cross-legged and cultivating, completely immersed in the vast spiritual heart flames.
His previously furrowed brow was now relaxed, and black vapor was continuously emanating from above his head. His face showed no signs of pain but instead appeared content and relaxed.
The scene before her was completely incomprehensible to the Fire Granny.
Previously, those who endured the spiritual heart flames, including Yuan Xiang and others from earlier times, all had expressions of intense pain, struggling to endure the burning agony.
Yet, Lin Qian appeared to be enjoying himself, even under the massive infusion of spiritual heart flames due to her loss of control.
After a long period of being stunned, the Fire Granny finally came to her senses, her face displaying ecstatic joy.
Although she did not understand what was happening, it was undoubtedly great news for her.
"It seems I am not collapsing." The Fire Granny's heart ignited with great hope. Judging by the current situation, Lin Qian not only could become her master but would not need the hundred years she had estimated.
Five years would be enough!