by Aixia Deyu
The Core Fire Array will not burn a person to death, the surrounding flames were a few metres away from Han Chen. However, he had to endure this kind of high temperature for two months. Of course, the daily activation time of the Core Fire Formation was four hours. To the outer court disciples, this was absolutely the most brutal punishment!
"Hehe, how do you feel?" Xue Chuan's voice came out from the valve.
Han Chen clenched his fists so hard that his teeth almost broke, and shouted loudly: "I feel great!"
"Hmph, what you say? Increase the intensity of the flames, I'll make you stubborn. "
An even more intense flame rose up around Han Chen, flames of fury jumping about in his pitch-black pupils. Han Chen immediately sat cross-legged, channeling the martial spirit energy in his body to resist the high temperature of the fire array. He had to survive and not let Xue Chuan succeed in this way. He had to honor his oath and take revenge!
Inside the Hall of Justice, Xue Chuan and the rest were standing by the entrance. There was a stone platform the size of a well. The stone platform was engraved with a complex and exquisite design, and golden light was flowing on it. These were the symbols that controlled the Core Fire Formation.
"Elder Yang Hui, thank you so much for this time." Xue Chuan laughed.
Yang Hui waved his hand and raised an eyebrow, "It's just a small matter. I've already handed over the method to control the fire array to you." You can do whatever you want with it. "
"Hehe, I, Xue Chuan, will remember Elder Yang Hui's good points in my heart. If there is anything that can be of use to this disciple in the future, please speak your mind, Elder. "
"You're too polite, haha." Yang Hui touched his hands, "I still have things to do, so I'll be leaving first."
"Un, take care, Elder!"
After sending Yang Hui off, Xue Chuan and the others did not seem to have any intentions of staying any longer. In any case, Han Chen was not able to come out from below, and even if he did, he would be punished even more severely.
"Xue Chuan, activate the fire formation to its maximum and kill him." A tanned man said.
"Hey, what's the rush?" Xue Chuan's eyes flashed with viciousness, "It's still two months time, it's still not too late to let him suffer all of this torture before he dies."
At this time, Han Chen was completely drenched in sweat from the high temperature. The sweat dripped onto the ground, making a hissing sound before transforming into a ball of steam.
"What should we do? If this continues, within a few days, I will die from severe dehydration. "
Han Chen was panicking, even Qi Refining Stage disciples could not handle this Earth Core Fire Formation. Not to mention him, who was at the Eighth Layer of Body Tempering, Xue Chuan clearly wanted to torture himself to death.
I can't let him do as he pleases, absolutely not. Han Chen gritted his teeth and activated his martial spirit energy to resist. After around an hour, Han Chen felt that he was at the end of the line. This consumption was too great. Once he lost the protection of Martial Energy, the flames would burn his body.
What should he do? What should he do?
Just as Han Chen was unable to hold on any longer, a cold Qi suddenly surged out of his body. Dense spirit energy filled his limbs and bones, as if he was being baptized by the spring wind and felt refreshed. The depleted Martial Spirit from a second ago became abundant once again!
"This, this is the power of the Spirit Origin Fruit?" Han Chen's heart skipped a beat, this was indeed the power of a Spirit Origin Fruit. Previously, when he found and consumed it in the rear mountains, he had only absorbed a small part of its power. The rest were all stored in Han Chen's body.
In the few days after his return, Han Chen had also absorbed and refined them, but his speed was extremely slow. The current situation clearly made it difficult for him to make heads or tails of it.
After thinking about it, Han Chen's heart suddenly lit up, "Could it be that the Earth Core Fire Array is stimulating the power of the Spirit Origin Fruit?"
This was indeed the right idea. Because Han Chen was weak, after consuming the Spirit Origin Fruit, he was unable to absorb and refine it in a short period of time.
The high temperature of the Core Fire Formation had triggered the Spiritual Origin Fruit hidden in its body. Allowing its energy to flow even faster, gave Han Chen a boost in his absorption of the energy.
It was really a blessing in disguise. Xue Chuan never would have thought that his ill intentions would actually help Han Chen to such an extent. Right now, the speed at which the Spirit Origin Fruit was being absorbed was at least several times faster than normal. Han Chen's strength, was also quickly beginning to increase.
Han Chen calmed himself down immediately and started to absorb the spirit force from the Spirit Origin Fruit seriously. What level would he reach once he completely refined this power?
Chapter 17 - Tooth for Tooth
"What should we do? "Even Ninth Elder went to the inner sect. Who are you looking for help with now?"
Xiao Wen frowned, and said. Xin Lan, Dahwei and the little monkey were all lost in their thoughts. Originally, they wanted to get Ninth Elder to help Han Chen out, but she had also left the place.
In the entire outer court, only four or five ordinary elders remained. And these few elders, without exception, all had a good relationship with Yang Hui. Even if he found them, he wouldn't help them.
"I wonder how Han Chen is doing right now. It really is worrisome."
"Damned Xue Chuan, he's really too much of a bully."
"Ai!" Xin Lan sighed softly, and after a long period of silence, she raised her head and said helplessly. With things having gotten to this point, we should not waste anymore time. We can only hope that Han Chen will be alright. There were only two months left before the inner court disciple selection. Everyone go back to cultivate and break through to the Ninth Layer of Body Tempering! "
The three of them also fell into deep thought. At this critical juncture, it would be difficult for them to calm down and cultivate even if something like this were to happen.
"Go back!" Time passed quickly during his training. When that time comes, we will go and fetch Han Chen together. " Xin Lan continued to advise.
"En!" Da Wei nodded his head and clenched his fists as he said bitterly, "If anything happens to Han Chen, I will definitely not let him off."
Even though they hadn't known each other for long, a thick layer of friendship had already been established between them and Han Chen. Since there was nothing he could do, he could only wait patiently.
In the basement of the Core Fire Array.
At this time, Han Chen's entire body was shrouded in a dense golden brilliance, and like smoke, it lingered around him. The dark red flames in the surroundings were blazing brightly, as if they were in a sea of fire.
With regards to this unbearably high temperature, Han Chen no longer bothered with it. He focused on absorbing the effects of the Spirit Origin Fruit. What he did not notice was that the strength of the meat was gradually increasing after being roasted by the Core Flame.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, nearly two months had passed. There were still two days until Han Chen came out. However, the outer court disciples seemed to have already forgotten his existence. This was because the inner court disciples' election was about to be held.
This was the day that the outer sect disciples looked forward to the most. To be more accurate, it should be the more outstanding outer sect disciples. Only they had the chance to enter the inner sect.
In these two months, a month had passed. Xue Chuan and the others would frequently go over to humiliate and ridicule Han Chen, to see if he was dead. In the second month, the novelty was gone, and they rarely came over.
In the dim basement, there was a burning smell in the air. Han Chen shut his eyes tightly, as if an old monk in meditation, and remained motionless. Many of his clothes were charred black. His face was pale from lack of
water.
Suddenly, with Han Chen at the center, the surrounding airflow became chaotic. He could clearly feel a stream of air moving around inside his body. It traveled through his limbs and bones before finally stopping at his lower abdomen where his dantian was, turning into a white cyclone.
Han Chen suddenly opened his eyes, two sharp light beams shot out, like a sharp sword in the night. Then the corners of his mouth curved up in surprise.
"Xue Chuan, Yang Hui. Heh, thank you so much. For me to be able to absorb all the energy from the Spirit Origin Fruit so quickly. "
Creak! At the same time, the valve above his head opened, and two puzzled faces looked over, who else could it be other than Xue Chuan's underlings?
When they saw Han Chen, who was still alive below them, both of their faces revealed expressions of deep disbelief. "Brat, I really never would have thought that you were still alive."
Han Chen lifted his head, coldly glanced at the two of them, and then paid no further attention to them.
"Heh, your life is really big. However, I'm afraid you won't make it today. Senior Brother Xue Chuan has already said, if you are not dead yet, then you should directly raise the power of the Core Fire Array to its maximum. "
Hearing the weird laughter of the two, Han Chen's face slightly changed. At the same time, his hatred for Xue Chuan rose to another level.
"Oh right, Senior Brother Xue Chuan told me to bring a message to you, hehe." The slightly black skinned young man opened his mouth and said, "In two days, he will become an official inner disciple. And if you want to seek revenge on him, you can only wait for your next life, hahahaha. "
The two of them burst into laughter. Bang! With a "clang", he closed the valve. Shortly after, the temperature in the basement suddenly increased to an unprecedented level.
Whoosh! His surroundings instantly became a sea of fire, the substantial flames forming intigh-speed spinning fire wheel that surrounded Han Chen in the middle, turning intornado of fire, as though it would drown Han Chen in the next second.
Han Chen's expression was incomparably ugly, and his space between his brows was covered in a thick sense of seriousness. Is this the strongest power of the Core Fire Formation? It was simply not something an outer court disciple could withstand.
Han Chen was like a small boat in a whirlpool under water.
"How is it? Frost trash, if you are willing to beg us, I might be able to let you go, haha. "
"You still have to kneel on the ground and beg us, haha."
The voices of the two came through the valve, their laughter filled with pride. Both of Han Chen's fists were clenched so tightly that he made gurgling sounds, while a dense coldness flowed through his eyes. Go back and tell Xue Chuan, that even if I, Han Chen, become a ghost, I will not surrender to him. "
"Hey, good! You asked for it. "
The mocking laughter of the two gradually faded away and the momentum of this fire array became increasingly intense. Flames filled the entire space, and even the air was crackling.
Han Chen's handsome face was reflected in a deep red, and the vortex of fire slowly started to gather around him. His clothes emitted a charred smell.
"Am I really going to die this time?" Han Chen was furious and weak at the same time. Even some of the inner disciples could not withstand the fire, what more him.
As the Death God's footsteps gradually approached, Han Chen's consciousness began to blur. At this critical moment, his mind trembled as if he had thought of something. Raising his hands, he willed it.
"Innate divine ability, Devour!"
Buzz! Buzz! The air trembled slightly, and in Han Chen's palm, a ball of black light vaguely appeared. The black light spread out towards its surroundings, then turned into a deep spinning black hole, and emitted a strong suction force. Under the guidance of the suction force, the surrounding flames were quickly devoured by the black light.
Useful! Han Chen was ecstatic, he immediately increased the speed of the devouring ability. The flame produced by the Core Fire Formation was like a whale absorbing water, gushing towards the bottomless black light.
devouring ability, Devour All Things, Only I Can Use! From the beginning, Han Chen had ignored his innate ability. Of course, if he had used this innate ability from the beginning, he wouldn't have had the chance to absorb the Spirit Origin Fruit.
After an unknown amount of time, the entire Core Fire Formation finally stopped.
The temperature in the air was still as hot as ever. Han Chen sat on the ground, his eyes a little dazed. Ever since he entered the Mystical Peak, he had never been recognized by anyone. Now he had almost lost his life, who was the cause of all this?
Creak!
The overhead valve opened again, and a beam of light fell in. Just as Han Chen thought it was Xue Chuan and the others, a familiar voice came out.
"Han Chen, how are you? We're here to pick you up. "
"Great Wei?"
A moment later, Han Chen was already standing at the entrance of the Hall of Justice. Opposite him stood Xin Lan, Xiao Wen, Little Monkey, and Da Wei. In the end, someone still remembered him. Han Chen's heart warmed, and he forced a smile.
A few people's eyes were filled with helplessness. The clothes on Han Chen's body had been burnt black, only a few pieces of the cloth were left over to cover the key parts of his body. And now, Han Chen gave them the feeling that he was a completely different person. His originally clear and pitch-black eyes now flashed with a cold light.
"Han Chen, are you alright?" Xiao Wen asked tentatively.
"I'm fine." Han Chen shook his head and smiled as he nodded his head.
"As long as you're fine." Xiao Wen replied, then turned her gaze to Xin Lan and Dafei, "Big Sister Xin Lan, Dafei. You two, hurry up and go to the Dayuan Platform to attend the induction ceremony! If we're late, it'll be troublesome. "
"Oh? The induction ceremony? " Han Chen was slightly taken aback.
"Yes, Big Sister Xin Lan and Da Wei were both chosen as inner sect disciples." Xiao Wen answered and then looked at the little monkey. Her small face couldn't help but darken as she and the little monkey were screened out.
"It doesn't matter." The little monkey went forward and patted Xiao Wen's shoulder to comfort him, "If not this year, there's still next year. It just so happens that we can be partners or something. "
In comparison to the little monkey's wide open vision, Xin Lan and Da Wei, who were at the side, were actually a little lonely. No matter what, he was still a good friend and wanted everyone to be together. But Han Chen, the one they thought had the most hope of becoming an inner disciple, had actually lost this chance because he was framed.
"All of you should also go watch the induction ceremony!" Xin Lan cast her gaze at Han Chen.
"Alright!" Han Chen readily agreed, "You guys go ahead, I'll go back and change clothes first."
Han Chen returned to his residence alone, and what entered his eyes was the mess that filled the room. It was the same as two months ago, the broken cups and plates, the tables and chairs on the floor, and the messy bed.
He had suffered for two months after being framed. Anger and grievance assaulted Han Chen at the same time. He closed his eyes and opened them. Killing intent surged in his eyes.
"It's time for me to use my teeth in retaliation, Xue Chuan, I'm coming."
Chapter 18 - Refinement Stage
The Great Yuan Stage was bustling with noise and excitement. A sea of people were gathered there like a black tide.
This was the day that thousands of outer sect disciples looked forward to the most, but in the end, only two hundred lucky people could become inner sect disciples. It was crowded and noisy.
Everyone gathered around the two square platforms. On one of the platforms stood more than ten rows of disciples. Their faces were brimming with brilliant smiles. These were the two hundred outstanding disciples that had been elected from the thousands of people. Standing at the very front of the line was Xue
Chuan, Mei Ling and a few other top people in the Refinement Realm.
Xin Lan, on the other hand, was standing at the back of the group. There was also joy on their faces that couldn't be hidden.
Xue Chuan, Mei Ling and the rest were facing another stage. On the stage were a few clan elders of the Mystical Peak and a few high ranking administrators. Elder Song He had already returned. He stood in the middle. On the left was a female Elder. Her clothes were light and elegant, and she looked to be in her thirties. She had quite the charm. It was the Ninth Elder, Yun Qing.
Yang Hui and the other elders also stood beside Song He and Yun Qing. Today was an important day for them. They needed to be there as well.
"The ceremony for the inner disciples to enter the sect will now begin."
A person dressed as a deacon saw the time and announced loudly. In an instant, the atmosphere of the entire arena reached an unprecedented level of excitement. Thousands of people cheered. Even if a majority of them weren't chosen, their friends and supporters were among those two hundred people.
Thunder rumbled and applause rang out in unison in the entire Dayuan Platform. At the same time as he cheered for his friend, he also promised Cheng Ruo. There would definitely blace for him on the stage next year.
"Big Sister Xin Lan, you can do it!"
"Xin Lan, great power. Wait for us at the inner door. Next year, Xiao Wen, I, and Han Chen will go find you. "
Hearing the shouts, Xin Lan and Da Wei's hearts moved, tears could not help but appear in the corners of their eyes. Looking around, he realized that Han Chen had not come. They looked at each other and sighed.
That's right! How could Han Chen come to such an occasion? If he hadn't been framed and chosen as an inner disciple, there definitely wouldn't have been any problems.