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"My Blazing Flame Lion martial soul is a top-tier fire attribute martial soul, yet it has always been restricted by the purity of its flames, unable to reach the ultimate realm. This Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is practically a providential opportunity tailor-made for me."
He had cultivated for several hundred years and had long been stuck at the bottleneck of Level 97. A trace of impure flame hidden within his martial soul was precisely the key obstacle preventing him from advancing to a higher realm.
The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower could not only refine his fire attribute, but also help him break through this shackle. It might even allow him to touch the threshold of Level 99.
Not to mention that the Heavenly Ranking had already made it explicitly clear that as long as one consumed it, one would qualify to become a god.
After a long time, he glanced at Qian Daoliu and said nothing further.
"Heavenly Path Academy cannot be provoked. That is an existence at the level of a Creation God. Moreover, this old man is now aged and weakened. I might not even be able to defeat the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower itself."
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On the training ground of Tiandou Royal Academy, blazing flames suddenly erupted around Qin Ming. Behind him appeared the massive phantom of a Fiery Azure Wolf, its wolf eyes filled with scorching fervor.
He clenched his fist tightly, his voice trembling uncontrollably.
"Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower… ultimate fire! My Fiery Azure Wolf martial soul is strong, yet it has always been restricted by its attributes. If I could obtain it, not only would I break through my bottleneck, my martial soul would completely transform and become a true powerhouse of the fire path."
Yu Tianheng and the others beside him felt the surging aura radiating from Qin Ming and could not help but reveal looks of awe.
Shi Mo asked cautiously, "Teacher Qin, Heavenly Path Academy's strength is unfathomable, and the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is a ferocious beast comparable to a Level 97 Titled Douluo. We…"
Qin Ming let out a long sigh. The raging flames around him had already receded, leaving only the residual warmth in his palm to prove his earlier excitement.
He looked toward the golden pillar of light in the sky that was gradually fading. The fervor on his face was replaced by deep helplessness, and his shoulders slumped unconsciously.
"God King-level combat power. Heavenly Path Academy is not something people like us can provoke…"
He murmured softly. The words "God King" were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing all his lofty ambitions.
The phantom of the Fiery Azure Wolf flickered behind him, as if it too sensed its master's dejection.
"Not to mention that I am only a Soul Emperor. Even a Titled Douluo would be nothing more than an ant before a God King."
Qin Ming smiled bitterly. Forget about seizing the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. He would probably not even be able to step through the gates of Heavenly Path Academy before being crushed into dust by the aura of that mysterious Senior Li Tianyi.
"In the end, I was too naive."
Qin Ming let out another bitter laugh, his eyes filled with unwillingness, yet utterly powerless.
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At the same time, on the training field of Shrek Academy, Ma Hongjun was roaring toward the sky. Behind him, the phantom of the Evil Fire Phoenix spread its enormous wings. Dark red flames surged violently, faintly carrying a trace of restlessness.
"Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower! Ultimate fire!" He scratched his head, his face full of urgency and excitement.
"My Evil Fire Phoenix has always been plagued by evil fire. Every time I cultivate, I have to rely on doing that kind of thing to vent it. If I could swallow this thing, not only would I completely eliminate the evil fire, it would also allow my phoenix martial soul to evolve. I might even directly secure a divine position."
Oscar patted him on the shoulder and said helplessly, "Fatty, what are you dreaming about? That's an immortal herb belonging to Heavenly Path Academy, and it's a ferocious beast with a cultivation of 240,000 years. One finger of it is stronger than our entire academy combined. You'd just be throwing your life away."
Ma Hongjun scratched his head again. The urgency and excitement on his face vanished without a trace, leaving only deep dejection.
"Little San, what do you think we should do? That's a God King. With our bit of strength, we wouldn't even be enough to fill the gap between their teeth."
Tang San stood to the side. Looking at Ma Hongjun's despondent appearance, he sighed.
"Fatty, I know you really want the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, but Heavenly Path Academy's strength far exceeds our imagination. The existence of a God King is something we cannot contend against at present. Forget about seizing it. Even getting close would be extremely difficult."
Ma Hongjun pursed his lips and said unwillingly, "But that's the only chance to solve my evil fire problem… Are we really just going to let it go like this?"
"We can only let it go."
Tang San shook his head, his eyes also carrying a trace of regret.
"Our most urgent task right now is to improve our strength, not to provoke an existence we cannot resist. When we have enough strength, perhaps we will have the chance to witness the splendor of Heavenly Path Academy, but definitely not now."
Ma Hongjun fell silent. He knew Tang San was right, but the unwillingness in his heart was difficult to calm.
He looked out the window, as if he could see the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower burning with ultimate fire within Heavenly Path Academy's medicinal garden, and a wave of melancholy rose in his heart.
Not only them, but countless forces and soul masters across the continent who coveted the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and the Star Anise Celestial Chrysanthemum also extinguished their greed the moment they thought of Heavenly Path Academy's God King.
The might of a God King was like an insurmountable mountain standing before everyone, leaving them no choice but to stop in their tracks.
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Within Heavenly Path Academy's medicinal garden, the woman in a fiery red dress, the transformed form of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, seemed to sense the stirrings across the continent. A faint trace of mockery curved at the corner of her lips.
"Just you lot, and you want to set your sights on me?"
She spoke softly. The reddish-gold flames around her body flickered slightly, carrying a hint of disdain.
A golden pillar of light, even more dazzling than that of the Star Anise Celestial Chrysanthemum, descended from the heavens and enveloped her completely.
The woman slowly closed her eyes, feeling the vast energy contained within the pillar of light, a cool smile appearing at the corner of her lips.
"It's finally here."
The energy within the pillar poured endlessly into her body. Her cultivation of 240,000 years began to surge explosively.
The flames around her gradually shifted from gold to a dazzling reddish-gold. The temperature skyrocketed instantly, twisting the surrounding air from the heat. Pebbles on the ground were directly melted into glass.
Her aura rose at a visible speed, steadily breaking through from 240,000 years to 280,000 years. Crisp cracking sounds came from her bones as the ultimate fire attribute within her body grew increasingly pure.
"A fourty-thousand-year increase in cultivation, fire strength increased by fifteen percent…" The woman slowly opened her eyes. Reddish-gold flames danced within her pupils, as if they could burn everything.
She gently raised her hand. A ball of reddish-gold flame condensed in her palm. The flame appeared weak, yet it contained terrifying power, scorching tiny cracks into the surrounding space.
"With my current strength, even facing a Level 98 Titled Douluo, I can fight head-on."
Her voice was clear like jade striking jade, carrying a hint of laziness, yet exuding unquestionable dominance.
"Thank you for your cultivation, Headmaster."
Beside her, Li Tianyi waved his hand dismissively.
"As long as the people of the academy can become stronger, then this headmaster's resources are not wasted."
As soon as Li Tianyi finished speaking, the next ranking on the Soul Beast Ranking appeared again without any warning.
[Soul Beast Ranking Sixteenth: Dark Devil Evil God Tiger]
[Cultivation: 68,000 years]
[Affiliated Force: Star Dou Forest]
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