The Green Lotus Creation Codex had already been cultivated for more than two years.
Even with its unique and complex structure, after such a long period, Xiao Yan had become completely familiar with every layer of its operation.
Through his years of studying the Burning Formula series, he had now gained entirely new insights.
With the fusion of the wild Heavenly Flame—the Windfury Dragon Flame—his technique had completely evolved into a mid-Heaven Tier art. It was also time to create a new iteration.
"Xiao Yan, have you figured it out yet? It's been almost half a day," the impatient voice of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python echoed.
Coming back to himself, Xiao Yan looked at the being who shared Medusa's body but whose temperament and expression were vastly different.
She was like a young maiden—innocent, lively, and pure.
Xiao Yan shook his head gently and smiled bitterly. "You think finding a solution is like digging wild potatoes in the mountains? Something you can just pick up anywhere?"
"Besides," he continued, "I've just come out of a long seclusion, then refined the Innate Soul Blood Pill, and recently completed the reconstruction of the entire Tagore Desert. Even a genius needs a little time to breathe."
"Xiao Yan, are you… tired?" the Seven-Colored Python asked softly, her brows knitting slightly in concern.
Even her voice was different. Xiao Yan noticed it immediately.
Where Medusa's words carried a lazy, seductive allure that could melt one's heart, the python's tone was like the clear, flowing spring of a mountain stream—fresh, natural, and full of spirit.
Biting her lip gently, hesitation flashed across her eyes before she finally made up her mind. She knelt gracefully at the head of the bed.
Reaching out with her slender hands, she gently pulled Xiao Yan down onto the bed—
Then let his head rest upon her soft, pale thighs.
"Don't get any strange ideas," she said softly. "I just want you to recover faster… so you can help me sooner."
Xiao Yan couldn't see her face from this position. Adjusting his posture, he found a comfortable spot.
He wasn't truly exhausted—but as the saying went: what's hard to obtain is always more precious.
His warm breath brushed lightly against her slender waist, making the Seven-Colored Python's body tremble ever so slightly. Her voice came out flustered and half-scolding: "Xiao Yan, don't move… or I'll kick you off again."
Calming his thoughts, Xiao Yan returned to deep contemplation. He had already formed some ideas earlier, all connected to his recent cultivation progress.
The Green Lotus Creation Codex's method of awakening Heavenly Flames was originally derived from the principles of high-grade pill refinement, allowing the flames to develop strong intelligence upon formation.
With two successful results before him—the Green Lotus Core Flame and the Flame of Living Beings—Xiao Yan no longer intended to continue cultivating future flames using this same method.
As for the Seven-Colored Python's soul, he already had some ideas, and his recent cultivation experiences had only strengthened his resolve.
The earliest version of the Burning Formula possessed a technique for restoring a soul to life—but it required the remains of a Dou Sect powerhouse or higher, a potent pill, and three Heavenly Flames.
Even after countless evolutions of the Burning Formula, this ability had never truly vanished—only simplified.
And now, it no longer required such cumbersome preparations.
Heavenly Flames were miraculous treasures of heaven and earth. If a soul could use one as a vessel, it would be far superior to any mortal bones.
However, the Seven-Colored Python's situation was special. She was currently in the "Reincarnation" phase.
While her soul resided in this body, her power remained formidable thanks to her ancient beast heritage. But if separated—her soul alone was weak and vulnerable.
To safely merge her spirit with the Windfury Dragon Flame, she would need auxiliary materials to nourish and stabilize the soul.
Once that was accomplished—with her soul as the core—the Windfury Dragon Flame would gain intelligence yet remain obedient.
Solving the problem of her dual soul also led Xiao Yan to new realizations.
The Dou Qi Continent was vast and boundless. When it came to Heavenly Flames, he already knew quite a lot.
But aside from the Fallen Heart Flame, Sea Heart Flame, Three Thousand Burning Flame, and Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, the rest were extremely difficult to obtain.
The Nine Dragon Lightning Flame was within the Blazing Valley; the Flame of Living Beings was held by the Elder Shennong; and many of the ancient clans had claimed nearly half of all remaining flames.
Even the weakest of these powers, the Blazing Valley, was not an enemy he could afford to provoke yet.
As for the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, he had already condensed it successfully.
Yao Lao—now the strongest ally on Xiao Yan's side—retained his own Heavenly Flame, which further strengthened their forces.
Re-condensing Heavenly Flames through comprehension was still an important way to increase his arsenal.
But it also risked dispersing his Dou Qi power.
Then, as Xiao Yan pondered the Seven-Colored Python's condition, a reverse idea occurred to him.
If instead of separating Heavenly Flames into domains, one could plant them directly into human vessels—achieving true Unity of Man and Flame—then the problem of dispersed power could be perfectly solved.
Not only that, it would also eliminate the need to awaken each flame's intelligence and subdue it all over again.
Moreover, this could significantly accelerate cultivation progress.
While Heavenly Flames were divine treasures, their natural rate of growth was still painfully slow.
Except for the Void Swallowing Flame, which had evolved under the Soul Clan's nurturing, most Heavenly Flames had seen little improvement in power over countless years.
Clearly, Heavenly Flames also possessed differing "aptitudes."
If one could pair a flame with a host of greater potential than itself, its cultivation would accelerate dramatically.
The reverse was also true.
If a person of lesser talent merged with a Heavenly Flame, their own potential and strength would skyrocket—far surpassing the effects of pills like the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill or body-tempering arts like the Chaotic Vitality Technique.
From these realizations, a brand-new cultivation method was born.
[Through your mastery of the Green Lotus Creation Codex and your accumulated insights, you have attained enlightenment. You have comprehended the Green Lotus Flame Emperor Art.]
[Green Lotus Flame Emperor Art: an evolved form of the Green Lotus Creation Codex that modifies the section on awakening Heavenly Flames. It promotes the unity of human and flame. The Endless Fire Domain becomes an entirely new inner world for cultivation.]
[Note: As this art is a direct evolution of the Green Lotus Creation Codex, its rank cannot be measured by ordinary standards. Its power and growth depend on both the number and quality of the Heavenly Flames possessed.]
Reviewing the newly formed technique twice over, Xiao Yan nodded in deep satisfaction.
"The Burning Formula series has ascended once again," he murmured. "But each host chosen for fusion must be selected with utmost care. After all, every Heavenly Flame is part of my strength."
"First comes loyalty," he continued, "then discipline. If they wander too far from me or refuse to stay within the Endless Fire Domain, having another flame—or losing one—makes no real difference."
For now, every Heavenly Flame within his body already had its role.
Not dwelling further on the matter, Xiao Yan rose slowly from the bed.
"Are you done resting?" the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python asked expectantly, her violet eyes shining with curiosity.
(End of Chapter)
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