The Legacy of the Burning Flame Immortal Emperor

To support his research, Zhou Yuan frequently immersed himself in the Clan's ancient library, where dusty tomes and scrolls held the secrets of generations past.

The library served as an extensive repository of knowledge, its shelves extending high into the dimly lit chamber.

The air carried the rich scent of ancient parchment, and the only audible sound was the occasional whisper of pages turning.

In the past, Zhou Yuan and Qing'er would spend hours together in this tranquil sanctuary, deciphering cryptic inscriptions and reconstructing forgotten lore. Qing'er had been incredibly helpful in decoding the texts.

While Qing'er's knowledge and assistance were invaluable, the answers Zhou Yuan sought could not be found in the books alone. He delved deep into the ancient records, searching for any clues or references to a cure.

Three months ago, he stumbled upon records that mentioned a legendary practitioner: the Burning Flame Immortal Emperor.

The Burning Flame Emperor was a mythical figure from ancient times, renowned for his extraordinary powers. It was said that he could summon flames hotter than the sun and that he rode a red true dragon, a creature thought to be extinct.

Legend recounted that the Burning Flame Emperor used his incredible might to unite the central continent and establish an empire that endured for centuries.

Although he passed away over a thousand years ago, his legacy lived on through his descendants, who founded the Burning Heavens Sect, even though it was destroyed in a great war 10,000 years ago.

These tales were often imparted to children.

As Zhou Yuan delved deeper into the ancient texts, he began unraveling the enigmatic past of the Burning Flame Emperor. It was said that the Emperor, in his youth, hailed from lower planes. He possessed an exceptional talent for mastering fire-attribute laws, giving him a significant advantage over his peers. In the end, he rose above all, becoming a legend.

Upon first setting foot on the continent, the Burning Flame Emperor encountered numerous hardships and challenges. Yet, with unwavering determination, perseverance, and his innate talent, he overcame these obstacles and solidified his position as one of the era's most formidable practitioners. His ascent was closely associated with a unique flame he wielded—a black flame.

This black flame was obtained during a perilous expedition into a place with scant information available. Records hinted at a land shrouded in darkness, inhabited by creatures of the void. All that was known was that it was a Heavenly Flame.

Heavenly Flames, born from the energies of heaven and earth, were considered among the purest and most potent types of flames. What set the black flame apart from other Heavenly Flames was its extraordinary ability to absorb other flames, enabling the Burning Flame Emperor to master multiple varieties.

Although these ancient texts did not directly relate to his current predicament, they held immense significance for Zhou Yuan. After all, the Burning Flame Emperor had been the preeminent practitioner of his era, and his insights proved naturally helpful.

Zhou Yuan's goal was to acquire a Heavenly Flame seed. According to the text, Heavenly Flames naturally arose from the forces of Heaven and Earth but could also be created through a rare and demanding process. The story of the Burning Flame Immortal Emperor vividly illustrated this remarkable achievement.

Hundreds of Heavenly Flame seeds would form when Heavenly Flames were extinguished naturally or destroyed. Each seed held a one-in-a-million chance of giving rise to a new Heavenly Flame. However, if the process failed, the seed would vanish forever. Heavenly Flame seeds were born when Heavenly Flames were extinguished or destroyed. These seeds possessed a one-in-a-million chance of sparking a new Heavenly Flame. However, the stakes were so high that if the process failed, the seed would be lost forever. The odds of success were incredibly low.

Zhou Yuan was not concerned. Heavenly Flame seeds need to absorb the natural energy of heaven and earth and condense over many years.

Unfortunately, the ancient texts did not describe the process for creating a Heavenly Flame, and there were no surviving records on the topic.

If he could force a Heavenly Flame seed to absorb the Extreme Yin Bone-Chilling Poison and form a Heavenly Flame, he might have a chance to live.

This idea was nothing short of crazy. But Zhou Yuan could not abandon the idea.

The poison in his body was already so potent that Zhou Yuan felt cold and numb.

The pain had grown more intense and constant. His bones were aching, and his heart and lungs felt as if they were being shredded by blades.

Zhou Yuan had long since reached his limits. The poison had already ravaged his flesh and was now eating at his organs.

Even if the poison was not purged, Zhou Yuan could survive for a couple of years at best. Therefore, he had no time to lose.

He had already spent two whole years in the ancient library, gathering every scrap of information available on Heavenly Flames. While his understanding of the subject had improved, he had not made any progress on his primary goal.

However, he was determined to succeed. He would not give up.