Unsure how long had passed, Lu Fan sat cross-legged. Though the flames surrounding him were formidable, they were gradually being dissolved by the Xuan Lei power.
"White Lotus Sacred Fire?"
The voice of Old Man Hongmeng sounded as he looked forward. A flame resembling a white lotus quietly bloomed, its entire body milky white and exuding an eerie aura.
"White Lotus Sacred Fire?"
Lu Fan, with a hint of surprise, also looked over. Indeed, in front of him was a flame that resembled a lotus, appearing quite docile.
"Heaven's will, could it truly be Heaven's will!"
Old Man Hongmeng exclaimed with joy, "I visited the fire domain three times in the past, attempting to find the White Lotus Sacred Fire, but all my efforts were in vain. I never imagined you would encounter it today!"
"What is the use of this White Lotus Sacred Fire? Why are you so excited, old man?" Lu Fan asked, a little astonished.
Old Man Hongmeng was a man of great knowledge; anything that could make him this excited must be of extraordinary origin.
"This White Lotus Sacred Fire is a product of heaven and earth. If you can absorb it, it will become yours to command!"
Old Man Hongmeng stated directly, "Most importantly, the White Lotus Sacred Fire is of great benefit to alchemists. If you can obtain it, it is indeed Heaven's will!"
"If you call it a good thing, then this item must be extremely extraordinary!"
Lu Fan's face lit up with joy. Only then did he look at the White Lotus Sacred Fire. He never would have imagined that this small-looking White Lotus Fire was a heavenly treasure, capable of destroying heaven and earth.
"What are you trying to do, boy?"
Seeing Lu Fan making a move, Old Man Hongmeng warned, "This White Lotus Sacred Fire is dormant. If you awaken it and cannot subdue it, you will be turned to ashes!"
"Is this little thing that terrifying?"
Lu Fan was somewhat disbelieving. Although Old Man Hongmeng was knowledgeable, how could such a small White Lotus Fire possess such power?
"To obtain the White Lotus Sacred Fire, you must swallow it directly and then refine it. Only then can the White Lotus Sacred Fire be used by you!"
Old Man Hongmeng explained directly, "But doing so carries a mortal risk. If the White Lotus Sacred Fire does not acknowledge you, it will resist, and that will be troublesome!"
"Don't try to scare me, old man!"
Lu Fan glanced at it, feeling a bit hesitant. This thing was born of heaven and earth. If it truly possessed the power to destroy worlds as Old Man Hongmeng claimed, how could he survive after swallowing it?
"I am not scaring you; I am merely telling you the truth!"
Old Man Hongmeng stated directly, "Whether you swallow it or not is your own affair!"
"As you said, this opportunity is rare. If I miss it, wouldn't it be a shame!" Lu Fan said with a serious expression.
A moment later, he arrived beside the White Lotus Sacred Fire. Lu Fan's scalp tingled as he took a careful look.
Swallowing this cluster of flames directly was no trivial matter.
"Why are you still hesitating, boy? The White Lotus Sacred Fire is dormant. If you attempt to absorb it now, you can tame it. If you wait until it awakens, it won't be so easy!" Old Man Hongmeng urged.
Lu Fan gritted his teeth and directly swallowed the White Lotus Sacred Fire. Lu Fan was unsure what would happen, but he knew that Old Man Hongmeng would not harm him.
"How does it taste?" Old Man Hongmeng asked.
"Cough, cough, it doesn't seem to have any taste!"
Lu Fan replied awkwardly, "How can I refine it?"
"As long as you can control it with ease, you have refined it!"
Old Man Hongmeng stated directly, "As for whether you can refine it, that depends on your own abilities!"
Lu Fan frowned. He didn't understand much about this White Lotus Sacred Fire, and refining it now would likely take a considerable amount of time.
"Forget it, I'll leave the fire domain first. Once I reach Chu City, I'll refine this White Lotus Sacred Fire!" Lu Fan declared. Sudan Fiction Network
"If you go out now and the Seventh Elder hasn't left, aren't you walking into a trap?" Old Man Hongmeng chuckled.
"Then I can't just stay here for half a year, can I?" Lu Fan said helplessly.
"It will take at least ten days. During this time, you can refine the White Lotus Sacred Fire. This is the best location!" Old Man Hongmeng stated directly.
Lu Fan had no choice but to comply. He then began to sit cross-legged, continuously condensing his spiritual energy and forcing it towards the White Lotus Sacred Fire.
Seeing this scene, Old Man Hongmeng was quite satisfied. To prevent Lu Fan from being burned by the flames of the fire domain, Old Man Hongmeng specially set up a formation, isolating Lu Fan within a one-meter radius. This way, the flames of the fire domain could not harm Lu Fan.
Three days later, Lu Fan felt as though his stomach was burning and churning, his face pale.
"Xiao Fan, what's wrong?" Lin Ke asked, his expression anxious.
"Don't worry, this is a normal phenomenon!"
Old Man Hongmeng spoke, "This kid wants to refine the White Lotus Sacred Fire, so naturally, he has to endure some hardship. Otherwise, the powers of heaven and earth are not so easily obtained!"
"But Xiao Fan's face has never looked so bad!"
Lin Ke's expression was solemn. He didn't want Lu Fan to suffer any harm.
"Old man, what exactly is going on!"
Lu Fan cursed, "Why does it feel like the White Lotus Sacred Fire is burning inside my stomach!"
'It means he hasn't recognized you as his master yet!' Old Man Hongmeng chuckled. 'So you must make him recognize you as his master, and then he will submit to you!'
Lu Fan's expression turned serious. He endured the intense pain and continued to struggle with the White Lotus Sacred Fire.
Seeing Lu Fan like this, Lin Ke looked at Old Man Hongmeng, "Senior, will there be any problems?"
"Don't worry, as long as his will is firm and he is not consumed by the White Lotus Sacred Fire, there will be no problem!"
"Not consumed by the White Lotus Sacred Fire? Can this sacred fire devour people?" Lin Ke was startled.
"That is natural. If this kid wins, he will be able to control the White Lotus Sacred Fire. If the White Lotus Sacred Fire wins, then the White Lotus Sacred Fire will control him!" Old Man Hongmeng nodded.
Lin Ke's expression changed. He hadn't known that things were like this.
Such a matter was extremely dangerous; a slight misstep could lead to eternal damnation.
After more than ten days, Lu Fan was surrounded by flames, and his complexion had improved significantly.
Seeing this, Lin Ke was finally relieved. According to Old Man Hongmeng, Lu Fan had passed the critical period.
A moment later, Lu Fan suddenly opened his eyes, and within his pupils, there were white lotus flames.
Upon seeing this, Old Man Hongmeng was overjoyed. He knew very well that Lu Fan had refined the White Lotus Sacred Fire.
"Congratulations!"
Old Man Hongmeng chuckled, "With the White Lotus Sacred Fire, your path in alchemy will surely advance further!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. He could clearly feel a powerful flame circulating around him, and if he wished, he could summon the White Lotus Sacred Fire instantly.
"This White Lotus Sacred Fire truly lives up to its name as a product of heaven and earth!"
Lu Fan's expression was solemn. "If I summon this White Lotus Sacred Fire, its power is likely even more terrifying than the Xuan Lei Jue!"
"That is natural!" Old Man Hongmeng nodded. "The White Lotus Sacred Fire ranks thirty-eighth among sacred fires! You can imagine its power!"