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Chapter 101: The Flame Emperor, Universe and Stellar Transformation, Shocking the Protagonist! (Part
Chapter 101: The Flame Emperor, Universe and Stellar Transformation, Shocking the Protagonist! (Part 2)
This matter is settled, right?"
"You, you're good in many ways, but you're just too kind-hearted."
Lin Fan sighed, "However, don't be too anxious."
"This matter isn't over yet."
"If he truly stays, I will definitely make him give you an explanation!"
"As my first disciple, I will not let you suffer this injustice for no reason!"
"Senior..."
Xiao Ling'er murmured.
She didn't take it to heart, but her senior was so concerned about her...
"A time of troubles."
Inside Xiao Ling'er's cave abode, the formation was activated, and Yao Mu appeared.
She sighed, "Talents are emerging, and the world seems to be changing."
"Unfortunately, I'm just a remnant soul, and there are many things I can't be certain about. But I suspect... the Golden Age has begun!"
"The Golden Age?" Xiao Ling'er was surprised. "Can you explain it in more detail?"
"Of course."
Yao Mu nodded, her expression filled with even more sighs, "The so-called Golden Age is when talents emerge in abundance, and countless powerful cultivators compete! In a 'normal era', a talent that could suppress an entire era might be enough. But in the Golden Age, they would only be considered... not bad."
"The Golden Age is a transition between the old and the new, and it's like a volcanic eruption after a world's long slumber."
"If we use plants as an example, it's like the arrival of early spring after a harsh winter. The vitality accumulated during the winter bursts forth, and countless tender sprouts and flower buds compete to bloom."
"This is the best of times, and the worst of times."
"This era will be incredibly brilliant, with countless talents and prodigies vying for supremacy, showcasing their peerless prowess. Under their leadership and stimulation, even ordinary cultivators will strive to catch up, surpassing the standards of a normal era by far."
"This era will also be incredibly dark, with countless talents shedding blood. Moreover, many ancient and eternal legacies will be reshuffled, either flourishing or perishing due to these talents."
"In summary, in the Golden Age, anything is possible."
"But the prerequisite is..."
"Survival!"
"Hiss!"
Xiao Ling'er drew in a cold breath, "Is the Golden Age so terrifying?"
"Are there countless talents?"
"Not countless, but..." Yao Mu explained, "It's just an adjective."
"But there are definitely many, many!"
"And they are peerless talents!"
"Initially, I didn't realize it, but your experiences and the Moonseizing Sect's encounters have made me aware."
"Like you, your senior with the suspected Primordial Soul, the Sword Son, Qin Yu, Long Aotian, and Tang Wu—if it were a normal era, having eight or nine such talents in a generation would already be rare."
"But you've encountered them all within just two years..."
"That doesn't make sense in a 'normal era'."
"It's not possible for all these talents to gather around you within just these two years."
"Moreover, this is just the Southwest Region, and only Qin Yu is from the Northern Region."
"And your identities aren't considered high."
"The Sacred Sons and Daughters of the Holy Lands, the divine children of ancient and eternal clans, they haven't even appeared yet. And there are also hidden talents..."
"What about Yu Mo..." Xiao Ling'er felt that Yao Mu was incorrect.
Isn't Yu Mo the third divine child of the Yu Clan?
"Just the third divine child."
"Barely in the third sequence."
But Yao Mu didn't care, "He doesn't even make the cut."
"But even so, his strength is much stronger than that of a typical first-rank figure in a normal era."
"He was easily killed by Long Aotian not because he was weak, but because Long Aotian was too strong!"
"..."
The voice wasn't loud, but it was deafening.
Xiao Ling'er's scalp tingled.
"In that case, I need to be more diligent and cautious."
Initially, she was quite 'confident'.
If the Sword Son couldn't force her to use her full strength, then once her cultivation realm improved, she wouldn't fear even the Sacred Sons and Daughters of the Holy Lands, right?
But after Yao Mu's analysis, she suddenly felt that there were greater powers beyond her own!
"By the way, your senior gave you a novel to read some time ago."
"Let me see it."
Yao Mu suddenly remembered the novel Lin Fan had given Xiao Ling'er.
"Your senior isn't simple. He deliberately gave it to you and asked you to read it; he must have had his reasons."
"If you're too busy cultivating to read it, I can read it for you."
"Anyway, I'm just a remnant soul with nothing else to do. I don't need to watch over you while you cultivate, and reading the novel will pass the time. It's a win-win situation."
"Okay, Teacher, then please do me this favor."
Xiao Ling'er agreed after a moment's thought, "But Teacher, if there's anything noteworthy, please remind me."
"Of course."
Yao Mu smiled.
If there was something important, she would naturally remind her.
But...
You'll have to wait until after your cultivation is finished.
After that, the master and disciple duo began their respective 'busy' activities.
Xiao Ling'er was busy cultivating.
Yao Mu was busy reading the novel.
"The Flame Emperor..."
"This title..."
Yao Mu sighed.
Then, she turned to the first page.
"The Gate of the Profound, the Three Paths!"
"..."
Just the first sentence caused Yao Mu's translucent lips to twitch.
"Where does this strange sense of familiarity come from?"
To unify the power system and reduce Xiao Ling'er's confusion while reading the novel, Lin Fan, as the copyist, intentionally replaced the cultivation realms and system with those of the Immortal Cultivator Continent.
He changed Dou Qi to Yuan Qi.
And the cultivation realms to those of the Immortal Cultivator Continent.
So, Yao Mu read it without any difficulty.
...
Many people say that The Flame Emperor is a typical power fantasy novel, even calling it a mindless pleasure read.
These may be facts.
But it's undeniable that The Flame Emperor represented an era.
It was the pinnacle of power fantasy novels!
The pleasure was truly satisfying.
Especially the Golden Three Chapters, which made countless young readers feel tingly all over, their goosebumps dropping to the ground.
"Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don't underestimate the poor youth."
Unknowingly, Yao Mu had read three chapters.
At first, she just wanted to see what Lin Fan had written to pass the time, but by now, she was deeply engrossed in the story itself.
Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6...
Finally.
She was stunned.
"This... this ring?"
"Yao... Yao Lao?!?!"
"This?!"
Boom! In an instant, Yao Mu's residual soul trembled violently, unable to calm down.
In fact, she could have used her Divine Sense to quickly skim through the entire 'Book of Emperor Flame', but to pass the time, she decided to read it normally.
But at this moment, she couldn't help but want to use her Divine Sense to finish reading it all.
Hesitation.
Struggle!
In the end, she managed to restrain herself.
Then she looked at Xiao Ling'er.
"..."
"I was planning to wait until you finished this cultivation session before telling you if I noticed anything, but now it seems..."
She couldn't hold back.
She couldn't hold back at all!
"Teacher?"
Xiao Ling'er was awakened, her face filled with confusion.
"How long has it been since I started cultivating...?"
muffled as he spoke, "It's only been a moment."
But soon, her expression changed, and she said, "Don't worry about these details. I have made a significant discovery."
"A significant discovery?"
"This Book of Emperor Flame has issues."
"You should take a look first!"
Yao Mu didn't spoil the story, instead, she let Xiao Ling'er read it herself.
Xiao Ling'er's face was filled with doubt, but trusting her teacher, she patiently opened the book. Then, she was shocked.
The overwhelming sense of familiarity made her even more confused.
When she saw Yao Lao's appearance, Xiao Ling'er trembled, holding her breath.
"Old... Teacher..."
"My master...?"
"He must have already discovered me!" Yao Mu's face turned solemn. "The Primordial Soul is terrifying! I thought I had hidden myself well, but I never imagined that I couldn't escape his gaze."
"By writing this novel, he must be warning me. He knows of my existence and wants me to stay out of trouble!"
"Huh?"
Xiao Ling'er thought it made some sense, but not entirely.
If that was the case, he could have just said it directly. Why go through all this trouble?
Anyway, it's all being said!
Moreover, the novel has so much content. This is just the beginning, and even if it's not suitable to say it directly, why write so much?
The beginning already reveals everything, so the rest must be redundant.
"Teacher, I fear it's not that simple."
Xiao Ling'er was equally shocked.
The existence of Yao Mu was her biggest secret and the reason for her remarkable growth. There was no other explanation.
She had thought this was an absolute secret, known only to herself.
But the result...
Her teacher knew?
And it seemed like this was just the beginning. What about the rest of the Book of Emperor Flame?!
Misunderstanding?
Impossible!
The protagonist, Xiao Huo Huo, shares my surname!
He's also a fallen genius, a young talent, but due to an unknown reason, his cultivation regressed. He endured humiliation, a broken engagement, and almost became a plaything or slave.
Then he discovered that Yao Lao, hidden in the ring/necklace, was the cause!
This can't be a misunderstanding.
It's an obvious hint.
No, it's a clear message!
At this moment, Xiao Ling'er regretted not reading the Book of Emperor Flame earlier.
"Let's read further."
"Okay!"
Yao Mu also recovered from her shock.
Her existence was indeed a secret, and she didn't want anyone to know about it, as it involved too many complications.
Once exposed, there would be countless crises.
But in Yao Mu's eyes, Lin Fan was undoubtedly trustworthy.
Since that was the case, there was no need for panic.
She had just learned about this matter and needed time to accept it.
Now, it was indeed time to continue reading.
After that, the master and disciple began their 'eager reading'.
"This Nan Lan Yanran, she looks down on people!"
"So materialistic!"
"A three-year agreement? This... matches again."
"Flame Burning Art???" Yao Mu's scalp tingled. "This is clearly hinting at the Flame Burning Art. How is it possible that he even knows about this?!"
Yao Mu was shocked and couldn't help but exclaim, "Unusual Flame!!!"
"This Yao Lao is also a Pill Refinement master!"
"He's cultivating Xiao Huo Huo's Pill Refinement skills!"
"Using fire as a furnace!"
"The Demon Beast Mountains?"
"Wait, this..."
"Buddha's Wrath Lotus?!? Isn't this the Great Sun Burning Heaven?!"
The two of them read faster and faster, growing more and more anxious. There was too much to take in.
Coincidence?
No, they were sure this was no coincidence.
This was Lin Fan's/Teacher's way of conveying a deeper meaning! When Xiao Ling'er saw the Buddha's Wrath Lotus, her beautiful eyes sparkled, and she thought, "Could it be that in Teacher's eyes, Buddha's Wrath Lotus is even more powerful than Great Sun Burning Heaven?!"
"Perhaps..."
"We can try it later!"
"After all, compressing the Unusual Flame into a ball and compressing it into a lotus are two different things. The latter is obviously more challenging and requires a higher level of control from the practitioner, resulting in an even more powerful release of energy."
As they thought, the master and disciple had already caught up to the three-year agreement.
"The three-year agreement, Xiao Huo Huo ascends to the Cloud Mist Sect!"
Both master and disciple held their breath, filled with anticipation.
They eagerly awaited Xiao Huo Huo's redemption, hoping he would defeat Nan Lan Yanran.
And Xiao Huo Huo didn't disappoint, his actions making their blood boil.
"Hahaha, brilliant!"
"This is how it should be!" Yao Mu laughed heartily.
"There's less than a year left!" Xiao Ling'er took a deep breath. "Then I'll have my three-year agreement."
"In this battle, I'll be like Xiao Huo Huo, crushing all of Nan Lan Yanran's confidence and pride! But I won't show mercy like Xiao Huo Huo. That Xiao Jie... deserves to die!"
"As it should be!"
Yao Mu agreed.
However, it wouldn't be that easy. She sighed inwardly.
The Xiao family was powerful, but not invincible. If she joined the fight, they could kill Xiao Jie and retreat safely.
But it wasn't just the Xiao family.
There was also the Qianyuan Immortal Dynasty!
Killing Xiao Jie near the imperial capital of the Qianyuan Immortal Dynasty wouldn't go unnoticed by the Xiao family or the dynasty.
This, however, was a problem.
"Continue!"
After a brief hesitation, Yao Mu began to urge.
The Book of Emperor Flame was too captivating!
Not to mention, it shared so many similarities with Xiao Ling'er, it was like watching a 'trailer', and even setting aside these 'attributes', it was still a thrilling read.
Exhilarating!
Truly exhilarating!
Although as they read further, they realized many of the plot points were cliche, such as the inevitable life-saving moments...
But it was thrilling!
The flaws couldn't diminish its brilliance.
The excitement ended.
At the same time, the master and disciple gained much inspiration from it.
Especially when the rebellious disciple of Yao Mu appeared, Xiao Ling'er's heart trembled: "Old... Teacher?"
Yao Mu: "..."
She remained silent, but in her heart, a storm of emotions raged.
How did Lin Fan know even this?
Who was he?
Was the Primordial Soul this terrifying?
At this moment, she felt as if Lin Fan had completely stripped her bare!
Not only her clothes, but even her Divine Sense and the thoughts in her heart were laid bare by Lin Fan, leaving nothing untouched.
Seeing Yao Mu's silence, Xiao Ling'er instantly understood, her master... had not written incorrectly!
"Teacher."
She took a deep breath: "Please rest assured, I will definitely clean up the mess!"
"Sigh."
Yao Mu sighed.
But at the same time, she felt a hint of awe.
"This master of Xiao Ling'er, according to seniority, should be her... good brother?"
"It seems my previous guess was wrong."
"Even with the Primordial Soul, it's impossible to know such confidential information!"
"Could it be... the Primordial Soul is a reincarnated Immortal Emperor who once possessed the Primordial Soul?"
...
As dawn approached, Lin Fan summoned Qin Yu, who was temporarily staying in the Inner Sect, and handed him the freshly completed Book of Universal Star Transformation, saying, "I know what you want to say, and I understand your impatience, but don't rush."
"Our Sect Leader has prepared everything, and all the answers you seek are within this novel."
"Read it thoroughly, and all your doubts will be dispelled."
"Remember, don't show it to others."
"Not even your closest friend, Lian Bo!"
After saying this, Lin Fan didn't say more.
As for whether Qin Yu would still have doubts after reading it, Lin Fan couldn't guarantee.
Anyway, it was just a bluff.
But regardless, Qin Yu should gain something from reading it, right? It couldn't be a complete waste of time.
Taking the stack of novels and looking at the large characters on the cover, Qin Yu was stunned.
The answers, in a novel?
He remained skeptical, but since he hadn't read it yet, he couldn't say more. He just nodded and put it in his storage bag, then said, "Thank you, Lin Sect Leader."
"However, Lin Sect Leader, your Moonseizing Sect, especially Xiao Ling'er, should still be cautious."
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.
He wasn't foolish enough to think this was a threat.
Obviously, there was a deeper meaning to these words.
"There are more killers?!"
Lin Fan realized.
Qin Yu, as a killer, had sworn an oath not to reveal the organization's secrets, so he couldn't speak openly! But he could still hint indirectly.
"Many killers?"
Lin Fan asked.
Qin Yu was noncommittal: "In any case, be careful."
Emphasizing caution again.
Obviously, there were indeed many killers! But why had only Qin Yu acted before?
Lin Fan was puzzled, but he didn't need to understand.
Knowing there were more killers was enough to be cautious.
He pondered.
"Our Moonseizing Sect lacks manpower, and we still need to prepare for the opening of the mountain gate in two days. It's probably too late to set up the Clan Protection Array."
"We still need to think of something..."
Qin Yu scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed.
After all, this was his doing.
The grudge, in a way, had been settled.
He had accepted the mission to assassinate Xiao Ling'er, but failed.
Afterwards, he was beaten half to death and captured.
Lian Bo broke the Clan Protection Array, and then compensated...
But breaking someone's array wasn't right! Moreover, he was now in need of their help.
"I'm ashamed." Qin Yu scratched his head: "Lian Bo hasn't left yet, and he's free, so how about letting him handle this matter?"
"I can make him swear a Heavenly Dao Vow to focus on setting up the array and not cause any trouble."
"But that's embarrassing!"
Lin Fan rubbed his hands.
Hey, isn't this what I meant?
Using a Great Power for such a task would be a waste of talent!
"You're right, you're right! You're on the right track!"
"It should be so, it should be so. I'll make him swear the Heavenly Dao Vow, and he'll set up the array with all his might and not cause any trouble."
After that, he let Lian Bo go and set up the array.
Lian Bo's mouth twitched, feeling a bit resentful.
Why did he become the Moonseizing Sect's laborer? He was a Great Power!
A formidable one! But at Qin Yu's request, he had no choice but to comply.
However, when he confirmed which array to set up and was about to begin, he suddenly realized that Lin Fan hadn't given him the materials needed for the array!
He had clearly compensated Lin Fan already!
Now, it seemed like he was being asked to provide the materials again!
"!!!"
"This is outrageous!"
"This Lin Fan, he's really cunning!"
...
But Qin Yu was unaware of this.
He had already returned to his temporary residence and was flipping through the Book of Universal Star Transformation.
Then, his expression changed repeatedly.
It was as if he had dipped his face in countless dye vats, and then kept pouring fuel on it.
"Unable to cultivate."
"Stuck at the first rank?!"
"External martial arts, isn't this martial arts and body refinement?"
"Martial talent is exceptional..."
"Entered the Celestial Net as a killer, with the code name Meteor, and broke the record to become the fastest Heaven Net Gold Killer?!"
Qin Yu: "!!!"
Was this really about him?
Even the same nickname!
Even the names sounded the same!
Celestial Net, Meteor!
He hadn't revealed any of this! Who was this Lin Sect Leader?
He was shocked into numbness!
"He said the answers are in this book?!"
Qin Yu's breathing quickened: "Could it be, the latter part, is... the future?!"
For a moment, Qin Yu was stunned.
He caressed the remaining pages of the Book of Universal Star Transformation, and suddenly felt extremely nervous.
If it was.
What would his future be like?
(End of Chapter)
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