Chapter 1142: Chapter 1142: The Refinement Is Complete
Boom... A resounding explosion.
The Purple Flame Wandering Dragon collided instantly with the ferocious wandering dragon.
However, despite its power, the ferocious dragon was no match for the Purple Crystal Spirit Flame’s destructive effect.
In mere moments, the ferocious dragon was burned and dispersed.
Behind him, the martial artist broke into a cold sweat.
If the ferocious aura from the demon beast essence blood invaded the body, an ordinary martial artist would instantly lose reason, with dire consequences.
"Thank you, Young Friend Yi Xiao," the martial artist quickly expressed his gratitude after recovering.
"No need to thank," Xiao Yi nodded indifferently.
The martial artists resumed the burning.
A few minutes later.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
From the blood pool, ferocious auras shot out continuously.
"Be careful," Qin Zhi shouted, "We’re at the final stage of the burning, and the ferocious auras within the essence blood will be continuously forced out."
"Understood," the surrounding fire control warriors responded.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
A torrent of flames surged fiercely.
The group of fire control warriors controlled the fire to burn the essence blood with one hand and used flames to resist the rampaging ferocious aura with the other.
One by one, the warriors displayed remarkable proficiency in fire control techniques, showing exceptional skills.
This was when the prowess of fire control warriors became evident; the flames were like extensions of their arms, mighty and fierce.
Under the combined efforts of over a hundred fire control warriors, towering flames surrounded the entire blood pool and the sky above.
Countless ferocious auras soared to the sky but were unable to break through the towering flames and continued to disperse beneath them.
This is also why, despite the need for alchemists to refine afterward, a large number of fire control warriors are still invited here.
Alchemists, though capable of fire control, excel more at refining medicine and the tempering of heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
When refining medicine themselves, burning small amounts of demon beast essence blood and ferocious aura poses no problem.
But with such a large blood pool and countless ferocious auras, ordinary alchemists simply can’t handle it.
Instead, the fire control warriors, proficient in fire control, are the best suited for burning ferocious auras.
This is the distinction between the Flame Hall and the Medicine Venerate Hall, and between fire control warriors and alchemists.
Of course, if these fire control warriors have some knowledge of medicine refinement, it would be even better.
After all, alchemists often refine medicine and frequently use demon beast essence blood as medicine, so they have more experience dealing with ferocious auras and techniques are stronger.
Incidentally, this task of burning demon blood was issued months ago.
That’s why Xiao Yi could receive it from the task scroll at Black Cloud Academy.
Before each grand event hosted by the City Lord’s Mansion in Ming’an City, tasks are always published in advance, months prior.
After all, the Flame Hall’s branch cannot provide enough fire control warriors.
The branch itself has numerous tasks and insufficient manpower.
Sending a Chief Steward and more than half of the Flame Hall warriors here is already their limit.
The remaining half of the fire control warriors are all invited from various places by the City Lord’s Mansion.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
Within the sea of flames, countless ferocious auras continuously clashed, producing violent collision sounds.
Screeching sounds and thrilling cries emanated from the ferocious auras.
Around them, all fire control warriors, except Qin Zhi and a few others with higher cultivation, were drenched in sweat, clearly struggling.
"Damn it," Qin Zhi gritted his teeth, "The ferocious aura from the essence blood of thirty-three Saint King Realm demon beasts is too difficult to manage."
Beside him, several warriors with stronger cultivations bit their teeth and said, "Some of these Saint King Realm demon beasts must be at the late stage."
"Otherwise, it wouldn’t be this difficult for us to burn them despite our combined effort of so many fire control warriors."
"There are a little more than four hours left," Qin Zhi called out.
"Everyone, hang in there."
While speaking, Qin Zhi looked at several people beside him, "You are stronger in cultivation, take on more of the burden."
"And Young Friend Yi Xiao," Qin Zhi looked at Xiao Yi.
"Your Purple Crystal Spirit Flame is an exceptionally powerful fire, with the effect of destroying everything."
"It’s much easier for you to handle these ferocious auras. Please take on more of the burden."
"Rest assured," Xiao Yi nodded, "I’ve taken on this task, so I won’t let it fail."
With that, Xiao Yi waved a large hand, and eight Purple Flame Wandering Dragons surged fiercely.
The dragons entered countless ferocious auras and began burning swiftly.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yi’s consumption of primordial power abruptly increased.
"The City Lord of Ming’an City indeed has grand measures," Xiao Yi thought in surprise.
Such astonishing ferocious auras; the essence blood in this blood pool must be from slaying numerous ferocious demon beasts.
He knew that every grand event was hosted by the City Lord’s Mansion, and all the expenses were also covered by the City Lord’s Mansion.
Xiao Yi suddenly thought of Zhong Shuo.
Logically, Zhong Shuo, being a wanted criminal, with a warrant against him in Ming’an City, should not dare remain in Ming’an City.
Now it seemed, if he hadn’t guessed wrong, that Zhong Shuo intended to take a risk and stay in Ming’an City to attend this event.
...
In a tall building of the City Lord’s Mansion.
A dignified middle-aged man closely watched the large blood pool in the square.
"That Yi Xiao is indeed formidable," the middle-aged man praised while watching Xiao Yi from afar.
"For this blood pool baptism, I’ve added the essence blood of ten Peak Saint King Realm demon beasts."
"Originally, I thought there wouldn’t be enough time to burn it, but with Yi Xiao joining, the burning speed instantly increased."
Beside him, the old steward bowed and said, "Fortunately, Master Yi Xiao came."
"Otherwise, it’s uncertain where we could find a fire control warrior with powerful techniques in a short time."
"The Flame Hall branch wouldn’t really deploy another Law Enforcement Team for us."
The old steward appeared exceedingly respectful, as only one person in the entire City Lord’s Mansion could make him do so—the City Lord of Ming’an City, also the strongest in Ming’an City.
"Later, no matter the attitude of the Yu Family, strive to protect this young man," the middle-aged man’s authoritative voice slowly fell.
"But..." The old steward frowned, "Master Yi Xiao came after taking the task, burning demon blood was what he’s supposed to do."
"Additionally, we will offer sufficient payment for the task afterward."
"If we offend the Yu Family because of this..."
The middle-aged man shook his head and interrupted, "Do you understand the enormous price my City Lord’s Mansion paid to prepare for this event?"
"The essence blood from those ten Peak Saint King Realm demon beasts was purchased from Ten Thousand Gold Mansion."
"If the burning fails, this entire event will be ruined, and tomorrow’s Martial Arts Enlightenment will be utterly destroyed."
"Although Yi Xiao came unintentionally, he has nonetheless helped me tremendously."
"At least, in the vicinity of Ming’an City within these dozen large cities, I want the Yu Family to have no chance of affecting this young man, understand?"
"Understood," the old steward answered.
...
On the square, time flew by, and four hours later, the fire control warriors recalled their flames simultaneously.
Inside the gigantic blood pool, the ferocious aura had been entirely burned away.
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Second Chapter.
