After finishing his story, Xi Yun slowly raised his hand.
The ground trembled.
From the center of the cave, an ancient stone altar rose—covered in faint beast engravings, each one radiating a primitive, savage aura.
"Go," Xi Yun said calmly, "sit on the altar."
"And I will pass you the method to awaken your physique."
Xiao Feng didn't hesitate.
He stepped forward and sat cross-legged at the center of the altar.
The moment he settled down—
A stream of information surged directly into his mind.
It was vast… ancient… and profound.
He steadied his breath and began to carefully comprehend every word.
Soon—
He closed his eyes and began the awakening.
Two Weeks Later…
The cave was silent.
Xiao Feng slowly opened his eyes.
A faint glow flashed within them.
"I… succeeded?"
He clenched his fist.
His Dou Qi flowed smoothly… even more refined than before.
But—
He frowned.
"I don't feel… much different."
Aside from a subtle change—
A faint, strange fragrance now lingered around his body. It was light, almost unnoticeable… yet carried a natural, calming aura.
At that moment—
A ripple appeared in front of him.
Xi Yun's soul body reappeared.
But this time—
Beside him floated a small creature.
Xiao Feng's eyes instantly widened.
"That…!"
It was the beast from his illusion.
A fusion-like existence—bearing traces of dragon, phoenix, and python… its body covered in a faint red glow, like living flames.
Just as Xiao Feng was about to speak—
Xi Yun interrupted him.
"You have successfully awakened your physique."
His tone carried satisfaction.
"Now… comes the next step."
Xiao Feng blinked in confusion.
"Senior… I've already awakened my physique. Is there still more?"
Xi Yun shook his head slightly.
"No."
"You have completed the awakening."
A pause.
"What comes next… is inheriting my legacy."
He lifted his hand.
A scroll appeared.
Compared to the radiant, powerful scrolls Xiao Feng had seen before—
This one looked… ordinary.
Almost plain.
But Xi Yun's expression was serious.
"This cultivation technique… is something I searched for my entire life."
"For people with our physique… ordinary fire-based techniques are not enough."
"They cannot fully utilize our potential."
He slowly unrolled the scroll.
"Profound rank low level Innate Fire Beast Cultivation Technique."
Xiao Feng's eyes sharpened.
"This technique… can evolve."
"It begins at Profound Low Level…"
"But…"
"It grows by devouring and integrating Beast Fires."
A hint of pride appeared on Xi Yun's face.
"When I discovered it… I was already at peak Dou Zun."
"And the rule of this technique is strict—"
"You must cultivate it before reaching Dou Wang (Dou King)."
He looked at Xiao Feng.
"So… your current state…"
"…is a stroke of heaven-defying luck."
Then—
Xi Yun gestured toward the beast floating beside him.
"You should recognize this."
Xiao Feng nodded slowly, still shocked.
"Yes…"
Xi Yun smiled faintly.
"This is not a magical beast."
"It is the true form of the Ten Thousand Beast Flame."
"Ranked 22nd among Heavenly Flames."
Boom.
Even knowing it before—seeing it like this made Xiao Feng's heart pound.
"It has already formed a Fire Spirit."
"If you refine it…"
"Your cultivation technique will immediately evolve—"
"…to Earth Low Level."
"Because to this technique…"
"…it counts as a high-grade Beast Fire."
Xi Yun continued,
"After this, you must gather more Beast Fires."
"Twenty types from Tier 1 to Tier 5 magical beasts."
"And ten types from Tier 6 to Tier 9."
He waved his hand dismissively.
"Lower-tier beast fires can be easily bought in auctions."
"Up to Tier 7… is manageable."
"That alone is enough to push your technique to Quasi-Heaven Rank."
Xiao Feng's breathing grew heavier.
A cultivation technique that could reach such heights…
Xi Yun's eyes narrowed slightly.
"There is… one more possibility."
"I once theorized—"
"If you obtain other Heavenly Flame which has been refined by others as their own flames"
"You may not need to fully refine them that are refined by them "
"Just a sub-flame or wisp of their origin flame…"
"…might be enough to integrate their unique traits into the Ten Thousand Beast Flame."
He shook his head lightly.
"But this… remains only a theory."
"In my time… there were too few Heavenly Flame holders."
"You will have to explore it yourself."
Then—
Xi Yun took out a jade slip.
"If you ever reach the Central Plains…"
"Go to the Flower Sect."
"Find an elder named Fen Xui."
"Give her this letter."
"She… may become your backing."
The old man exhaled slowly.
"I have said everything that needed to be said."
"Now—"
"Convert your cultivation technique."
Xiao Feng nodded seriously.
He immediately began the process.
Because he was only at the Dou Ling (Dou Spirit) stage—
His cultivation wouldn't drop.
But if he had been Dou Wang or higher—
The backlash could have cost him levels.
Time passed.
Sweat formed on his forehead.
His aura fluctuated—
Then—
Stabilized.
"It's done."
Xi Yun nodded in approval.
Then he turned to the flame beast.
"Go."
"Meet your new master."
"You are now bonded to him."
The flame beast let out a soft, almost intelligent cry… and floated toward Xiao Feng.
Xi Yun spoke one last time,
"Since it has already formed a spirit…"
"Do not erase its consciousness."
"The refining process will be easier."
Xiao Feng took a deep breath.
He consumed several auxiliary medicinal pills—
Then began refining.
Flames surged.
The red beast dissolved into streams of fire… entering his body.
Yet—
There was no resistance.
Only acceptance.
A week passed.
Boom!
A powerful aura burst from Xiao Feng's body.
His eyes snapped open—
Flames flickered deep within them.
"I succeeded."
The Ten Thousand Beast Flame… was his.
And his cultivation—
Had risen by two stars.
From initial level—
To a true 3-Star Dou Spirit.
Xiao Feng placed both hands on the ground and bowed deeply.
His voice was steady… but filled with sincerity.
"Disciple Xiao Feng…"
"…kowtows to Master."
BANG!
His forehead touched the ground.
Once.
Twice.
Thrice.
Three solemn kowtows.
Each one… heavier than the last.
Each one… carrying respect, gratitude, and a bond that transcended life and death.
Xi Yun's figure grew dimmer… yet his eyes shone brighter than ever before.
"Alright…" he said slowly, his voice carrying a final trace of authority,"clear your mind… and accept everything I am about to pass on."
Xiao Feng immediately straightened his posture.
He closed his eyes.
His breathing slowed… his thoughts stilled…
Until his mind became like a calm, undisturbed lake.
Seeing this, Xi Yun nodded in satisfaction.
"Good."
He raised both hands.
A vast amount of information began to gather—like countless stars converging into a single point.
"These are my cultivation techniques… alchemy knowledge… and pill formulas."
"Everything I have learned in my lifetime…"
"…I will pass to you."
BOOM!
A torrent of memories flooded into Xiao Feng's mind.
Flames.
Cauldrons.
Countless medicinal ingredients.
Failures… successes… breakthroughs…
Xiao Feng's body trembled slightly—but he endured it.
Xi Yun's voice echoed within his consciousness:
"I have sealed a portion of the knowledge."
"Especially the 7th to 9th rank pill formulas…"
"If I pass them to you completely right now…"
"…your soul will collapse."
"There are only two 9th-rank pill recipes in my possession."
"Treasure them well."
"They are… priceless."
The flow of information gradually slowed.
Xi Yun waved his hand again.
Several scrolls appeared, floating in front of Xiao Feng.
"These are some Earth-grade Dou Techniques I collected."
"They will be useful to you… for now."
His tone was calm—
But the words "for now" carried immense confidence.
Finally—
A heavier, ancient scroll appeared.
It radiated a faint, oppressive aura.
"This…"
"…is the Body Refining Technique I cultivated."
Xiao Feng opened his eyes slightly, sensing the difference immediately.
This technique… was dangerous.
Xi Yun continued:
"This technique is not like ordinary body tempering arts."
"To truly bring out its power…"
"You need the essence blood of magical beasts—"
"And not just any beasts."
"Beasts with extremely strong defensive abilities."
His eyes turned distant again.
"In my time…"
"I used the essence blood of an 8th-tier Iron Bear to cultivate it."
"It gave me a body comparable to high-grade defensive Dou Techniques."
He paused.
A faint trace of regret appeared on his face.
"I once tried to find…"
"The Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python…"
"And the Void Dragon…"
"If I had obtained their essence blood…"
"This technique could have reached an unimaginable level."
He shook his head slowly.
"But fate… did not allow it."
Xi Yun looked at Xiao Feng one last time.
"But you…"
"…may succeed where I failed."
"With your physique…"
"You can approach magical beasts more easily than anyone else."
"Earn their trust… or obtain their blood through worthy means."
"Do not slaughter blindly."
"Remember—"
His voice turned heavy again.
"Our path… is not one of domination…"
"…but of coexistence."
Also, I have found some useful treasures during my travels around the world.
One of them is the Mysterious Oasis Water, which is helpful for water attribute users.
And some other treasure caves are clearly recorded in this ring.
This is a high-grade ring named the Dragon Phoenix Ring, which has a concealment spell on it, so you can make it invisible whenever you don't need it.
Xiao Feng's heart was filled with pain, gratitude, and emotion after receiving all these treasures.
"Don't feel pressure about the things I am giving you. As someone with the same physique, I know my own character well. From the records of the past, I also know that the one who shared this physique and became a Dou Di was kind-hearted and viewed beasts differently compared to others. It is said that he was also the one who helped the Void Dragon evolve into a Dragon Phoenix by using the Dragon Phoenix Fruit."
Xiao Feng was shocked by this information.
"Thank you, Master… Is there any way for you to come back to life?"
"No. Treasures that restore Origin Soul Qi are too rare," Beast Venerable sighed, shaking his head with some regret.
Hearing this, Xiao Feng frowned slightly.
Seeing his expression, Beast Venerable's heart was filled with warmth and relief.
"Don't worry, boy. Although they are rare, nothing in this world is absolute. There are two miraculous items in heaven and earth that possess the divine effect of restoring Soul Origin."
"One is the Soul Infant Fruit."
"The other is the Spiritual Dragon Heavenly Ganoderma."
"As long as one of these two can be obtained, it would be able to restore the Soul Origin I have lost."
"But unfortunately, the rarity of these two items is even greater than that of Heavenly Flames."
"Don't worry. I am not going to fade away. I will just enter a deep sleep. Do not wake me unless you find them. And even if you don't… I have lived my life fully, without regrets."
"I will be sleeping in this marble."
Saying this, he showed a white jade-like marble.
"So, ask me any questions you want."
"Master… is there any way to resolve the Calamity Poison Body?"
"Oh? Is there someone in your family with the Calamity Poison Body?"
"Yes, Master. She is my fiancée," Xiao Feng nodded.
"Yes, there are two methods."
"First, there is a cultivation technique I have with a poison attribute. It can suppress the outbreak of the Calamity Poison Body up to the Dou King level. However, the user must stay in a secluded area when attempting to break through major realms. This technique is in the ring. It is not a cure—only a method to prevent outbreaks."
"As for the second method, it is simpler. You need to find the Ghostly Poison Flame, ranked 20 on the Heavenly Flame list. It is perfectly suited for the Calamity Poison Body and can support the user up to the peak of Dou Zun."
"Another option is to refine the Life Spirit Flame, ranked 5th, which is known for its ability to grant life and longevity."
Hearing this, Xiao Feng nodded. He had similar thoughts, except for Yao Lao's poison pill condensing method.
"Master, is there any way for her to become an alchemist?"
"Yes," he replied. "She can become an alchemist by refining any poison-type beast fire. She will be able to refine 1st and 2nd rank pills, and even some low-level 3rd rank pills. Since poison is derived from the wood element, it is possible—but it will take more time than normal alchemists, as she must remove the poison from the pills after refining."
"I have a method to counter that problem, but it will only reduce the time by about 40%."
"For her to advance to higher levels, she must obtain a trace of the wood attribute in her body along with that she also need to have a strong soul power."
"There are very few high-grade treasures that can grant a wood attribute. They can be counted on one hand."
"Such as the Bodhi Seed, Life Tree Wood, and certain unique plants that are like a 'different flame' for wood attribute users."
"The Green Lotus Core Seed, formed alongside the Green Lotus Core Flame, also contains a rich amount of wood attribute. After refining it, one can obtain a small amount of wood energy."
"She would need to refine two, three, or even four of them to gain enough wood attribute."
"here, I have a profound low level soul cultivation skill for both of you"
"With that, she can refine pills up to low 7th rank."
"To refine anything beyond peak 7th rank up to 9th rank, she must refine the Ghostly Poison Flame."
"It will also eliminate the need to remove poison from pills manually, as it naturally absorbs poison around it."