Seizing the opportune moment, Lu Fan controlled the White Lotus Sacred Fire and instantly condensed his aura to its peak.
A dragon's roar echoed throughout the Six-Layered Fire Domain.
"Success!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master beamed with joy as he looked towards the sixth layer of the fire domain. He could never have imagined that Lu Fan would successfully absorb the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire, and he knew exactly what that meant.
"Pavilion Master, he actually succeeded!"
The Grand Elder was incredulous and shocked. Lu Fan had accomplished something even the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master could not, how could they not be excited?
"Congratulations, you've finally succeeded!"
Old Man Hongmeng smiled. "You've broken through to Spirit Emperor now. Even those outsiders might not be able to block your path!"
"I must thank you, old man,"
Lu Fan smiled. "If you hadn't guided me all along, I wouldn't have become a Spirit Emperor so quickly!"
"Don't get sentimental, kid. I helped you with my own purpose in mind!"
Old Man Hongmeng's expression was indifferent, and his words were blunt. Lu Fan, however, paid them no mind.
Although the old man spoke this way, Lu Fan knew that Old Man Hongmeng had spared no effort to help him throughout their journey. Otherwise, he wouldn't have survived this long.
Lu Fan slowly circulated his flame power. Suddenly, a pale blue flame power surged forth, carrying supreme power. Even Lu Fan felt a sense of dread towards this pale blue flame.
"The fusion of the two sacred fires has increased their power by more than tenfold!" Old Man Hongmeng stated directly. "With these two sacred fires in your hands, even the Eighth Prince's Mansion might not be able to do anything to you!"
"Eighth Prince's Mansion?"
Lu Fan's gaze deepened, filled with immense hostility. If not for the Eighth Prince's Mansion, the North Sea Academy would not have been destroyed. Lu Fan remembered this clearly.
With agile steps, Lu Fan left the Six-Layered Fire Domain and arrived outside the fire domain.
Just as he had expected, the area outside the fire domain was filled with experts from the Heavenly Fire Pavilion.
But Lu Fan was unconcerned. Apart from the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master, the other elders were useless in his eyes.
"Did you really absorb the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire?"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master stepped forward and stood before Lu Fan, his expression grave. This matter concerned the future of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion; he dared not be careless.
"That's right, I've absorbed the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire!"
Lu Fan nodded. "It's likely impossible to get the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire back now!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master was overjoyed and bowed slightly to Lu Fan. "Your subordinate greets you, sir!"
As the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master bowed, the other members of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion also bowed, not daring to delay. If even the Pavilion Master acted this way, how could they dare to be presumptuous?
"Why is this so?"
Lu Fan was bewildered. He had expected a fierce battle, but now he was confused.
"According to the ancestral teachings of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, whoever can absorb the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire shall become the one in charge of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master clasped his hands. "I implore you, sir, not to refuse!"
"The one in charge of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion?"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned. "You mean, from now on, everyone in the Heavenly Fire Pavilion will obey my command?"
"That's right. As long as you are willing, sir, you can mobilize the Heavenly Fire Pavilion forces at any time!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master nodded quickly. "Since you have absorbed the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire, sir, you are destined to reach the pinnacle. We would never dare to go against the ancestral teachings."
"Excellent!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "I have offended the Eighth Prince's Mansion. Is the Heavenly Fire Pavilion willing to stand with me?"
"Eighth Prince's Mansion?"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master was slightly surprised. He had not expected Lu Fan to have such a powerful enemy.
"What, are you afraid?"
Lu Fan smiled and stared directly at the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master. These people had just spoken of their willingness to serve him as their master, all for the sake of future glory.
"Since they are the lord's enemy, they are the Heavenly Fire Pavilion's enemy!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master clasped his hands. "However, the Eighth Prince's Mansion is powerful. If we are to truly oppose them, we must have a well-thought-out plan!"
"So, you are willing to face the enemy with me?"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised. He had not expected the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master to speak like this.
The Eighth Prince's Mansion must be a formidable power within the White Dragon Dynasty. It seemed unlikely that the Heavenly Fire Pavilion would act this way.
After all, he had no debt of gratitude to the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, and he had even stolen their Azure Lotus Sacred Fire.
"Of course, we are willing!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master nodded. "The ancestral teachings of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion state that whoever controls the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire controls the Heavenly Fire Pavilion!"
"It seems I've misunderstood you!"
Lu Fan nodded. "Don't worry, I won't trouble the Heavenly Fire Pavilion with my own affairs!"
After speaking, Lu Fan turned to leave, unwilling to get entangled further. He planned to investigate the Eighth Prince's Mansion.
"Sir, you control the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire, which means you are in control of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion!" the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master said repeatedly. "No matter what affairs you have, they are related to the Heavenly Fire Pavilion!"
"Lu kid, this is a force sent to you, don't waste it!"
Old Man Hongmeng spoke. "If you take over the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, it won't be difficult to deal with the Eighth Prince's Mansion in the future!"
"But I have no ties with them, how can I make them fight for me?" Lu Fan frowned.
"Since they are willing, why are you being so distant?" Old Man Hongmeng smiled. "You might not know, but if you refuse and leave now, you will cause unnecessary trouble!"
Lu Fan froze in place, looking at the crowd before him. He felt a moment of helplessness. According to Old Man Hongmeng, he could only agree now. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to leave.
"Alright, since you want me to be the one in charge of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, I will grant your wish!"
Lu Fan's presence was imposing, radiating a kingly aura.
"We greet you, sir!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master and the others clasped their hands, their expressions solemn. Now that Lu Fan was in charge of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, he naturally wouldn't dare to say anything more.
"From this day forward, above the Pavilion Master, there is the Divine Venerable!"
The Grand Elder declared. "Everything shall be in accordance with the ancestral teachings of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion!"
The crowd nodded in agreement with the Grand Elder's words, not daring to voice any dissent.
At this moment, many outer disciples nearby gasped in disbelief. They never imagined that a disciple from the first level alchemy room would become the Divine Venerable of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion.
Returning to the Heavenly Fire Pavilion and seeing its lifeless state, Lu Fan's palm suddenly ignited with sacred fire. Instantly, a surge of powerful flame energy permeated the surroundings, several times stronger than the Heavenly Fire Pavilion's flames before.
"Such powerful flame energy!"
The elders exclaimed, their faces filled with joy. They cultivated fire-element techniques, and the stronger the flame temperature, the more beneficial it was for them.
"Thank you, Divine Venerable, for bestowing the fire!"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master quickly clasped his hands. It was indeed as the ancestral teachings foretold: he who possessed the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire would lead the Heavenly Fire Pavilion to its peak.