Chapter 461: Blazing Flame Valley, Valley Master Tang, Shall We Make a Bet?
After subduing the Venerables, Wu Tian instructed Venerable Feng to escort Yao Chen and the others back to Perching Phoenix Mountain.
The unification of the Four Pavilions under one banner had yet to spread.
In the meantime, he needed to further expand his power.
If not, Soul Extinguishing Life would undoubtedly send people after him powerful Dou Saints.
No matter how strong he was, he was still only a Dou Venerate, a long way from reaching sainthood.
To increase his strength quickly, he had to absorb more Heavenly Flames!
Among the remaining flames on the ranking list, aside from those controlled by the Ancient Clans, only the Flame of All Life remained.
Ranked fifth, this flame could extend one's lifespan by thousands of years a terrifying power in itself.
And its owner, the legendary Shennong Elder, was not just any Dou Saint.
He was a high level Dou Saint.
Obtaining this flame would be next to impossible.
Besides the Flame of All Life, the Three Thousand Burning Flame in the Pill Tower was also on his list.
But that would take time.
Another known flame, the Storm Dragon Flame, wandered the deserts, making it difficult to track down.
Wu Tian had no time for such uncertainties.
That left only one option
The Nine Dragons Thunder Flame of Blazing Flame Valley.
Ranked twelfth, this flame was the sect's inherited treasure, sealed away for generations.
Without cultivating the sect's secret technique, it was impossible to control.
At least, for ordinary people.
But for Wu Tian, who had already fused with so many Heavenly Flames, it was nothing more than another meal to devour.
His body had already become an embodiment of Heavenly Flames absorbing more was effortless.
Having set his sights on Blazing Flame Valley, Wu Tian swiftly made his way to the crimson mountain peaks.
As one of the premier forces in Central Plains, Blazing Flame Valley was even stronger than the former Falling Star Pavilion.
It was located in the southwestern region of Central Plains, nestled within the searing Blazing Fire Mountain Range.
Much like Wind Lightning Pavilion, which settled atop Thunder Mountain due to its lightning rich environment,
Blazing Flame Valley was built upon a massive volcano.
This ancient range was brimming with terrifying fire attribute energy.
Cultivating fire techniques here yielded twice the results with half the effort.
Of course, the dangers were just as high.
Yet countless fire attribute cultivators still flocked here, seeking breakthroughs.
But Wu Tian hadn't come to visit.
He was here to take.
With a flicker of movement, he appeared at the sect's grand entrance.
Time was running out.
The moment Soul Extinguishing Life noticed his skyrocketing power, they would make a move.
And when that happened, he needed to be ready.
Void Devouring Flame, currently the top ranked Heavenly Flame, would definitely take an interest in him once it discovered how many flames he had absorbed.
That entity was a true Dou Saint no, a Nine Star Dou Saint!
If it came knocking, Wu Tian would be finished.
As soon as he arrived outside Blazing Flame Valley, Wu Tian casually waved his hand
Boom!
The sect's spatial barrier shattered like glass.
Designed to repel Dou Venerates, the formation crumbled under his touch.
His Qi was infused with pure Heavenly Flame energy.
Against him, Blazing Flame Valley's flame based defenses were like a child's plaything.
With another flicker, Wu Tian appeared above the valley.
At that moment, a silver figure materialized before him.
It was a short, elderly man
Even smaller than the late Venerable Sword.
Yet his status far surpassed that of the fallen Venerable.
This was none other than Blazing Flame Valley's Valley Master Tang Zhen!
His fiery red hair blazed like a living inferno, and his presence radiated absolute authority.
Though Venerable Feng was a Five Star Dou Venerate,
Tang Zhen was even stronger a Six Star Dou Venerate.
Unfortunately for him…
It was still not enough.
"Who are you, and why have you broken into my Blazing Flame Valley?"
Tang Zhen's eyes were wary as he studied the young man before him.
"I am Wu Tian, Pavilion Master of Cai Lin Pavilion. I have come to borrow something from you."
Wu Tian stood with his hands behind his back, his voice calm and steady.
"Cai Lin Pavilion Master?"
Tang Zhen's pupils shrank.
How could the leader of Cai Lin Pavilion be this strong?!
Were the Four Pavilions insane to provoke such a person?
But he wasn't foolish enough to believe Wu Tian had come just to "borrow" something.
"So it is Venerable Yan. What exactly do you wish to borrow?"
Tang Zhen cupped his fists but remained vigilant.
Wu Tian's expression remained indifferent.
"The Nine Dragons Thunder Flame."
"…"
Tang Zhen's face darkened.
Then, he suddenly laughed.
"Venerable Yan, it is not that I refuse to lend it to you, but the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame is our sect's inherited flame. Without cultivating our Netherworld Blue Flame Art, it is impossible to wield."
He chuckled to himself.
This boy is strong, but clearly ignorant.
How amusing.
Another country bumpkin from a small region, thinking he can take whatever he wants.
Wu Tian smirked.
"Valley Master Tang, how about a bet?"
"If I can absorb the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame, you will lend it to me for three years."
"If I fail, I will refine a Fire Bodhi Pill for you."
Tang Zhen's eyes widened.
"You can refine the Fire Bodhi Pill?! You're an alchemist?!"
"Indeed."
Wu Tian chuckled.
"Your daughter, Tang Huo'er, is in desperate need of one, no?"
Tang Zhen's expression turned grim.
He even knows about my daughter…
And he knows about the Fire Bodhi Pill…
There was no doubt about it.
Wu Tian hadn't just come for the Heavenly Flame he was after his daughter too!
The rumors were true.
This Cai Lin Pavilion Master was a womanizer, collecting wives wherever he went.
No wonder the other Pavilions had all ended up on bad terms with him!
Had he been too protective of his daughter?
Was that why Wu Tian had personally come for her?
But as much as he hated it…
Wu Tian had cornered him.
No matter what, he needed that Fire Bodhi Pill.
His daughter's life depended on it.
"…Fine. Venerable Yan, I accept your bet."
"I will lend you the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame!"
"Good! Valley Master Tang, you are indeed decisive."
Wu Tian grinned.
"I am not a stingy man. Regardless of the outcome, I will refine the Fire Bodhi Pill for you."
Tang Zhen's heart clenched.
This man was too cunning.
He was using his daughter as a bargaining chip
Pretending to be generous.
Wu Tian noted Tang Zhen's troubled expression, puzzled by his hesitation.
What's with this guy?
I'm just borrowing the flame for three years.
It's not like I won't return it.
Besides…
Three years from now, will he even have the courage to ask for it back?
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