Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 236: Eight Desolations Fire Dragon Array
Lin Xuan wanted to seize the Qinglian Earth Heart Fire.
The big black dog said, "The power of the Qinglian Earth Heart Fire is very strong. In your current state, you can’t obtain it."
"Then what should I do? Just stand by and watch as the Prince’s Mansion succeeds?" Lin Xuan frowned. He had already exposed their plan, so why couldn’t he stop them?
The big black dog laughed. "Not necessarily. We can stop them. I can use the flame power here to set up an array."
"The Eight Desolations Fire Dragon Array."
"Even if all nine companion lotuses are plucked, the people from the Prince’s Mansion won’t be able to break my array, nor can they seize the Qinglian Earth Heart Fire."
"It won’t be too late for you to collect this Qinglian Earth Heart Fire once your strength has increased in the future."
Lin Xuan nodded and asked, "What level of strength will I need to achieve?"
"That won’t be easy," the big black dog said. "The Qinglian Earth Heart Fire is also an Anomalous Fire. For one person to absorb two types of Anomalous Fire is as difficult as reaching for the heavens."
"However, it’s not impossible."
"You possess the Extreme Dao Myriad Dragon Diagram. Once you comprehend the second Dragon Shadow on it, you can absorb a second Anomalous Fire."
"I understand," Lin Xuan nodded. "Then go ahead and set up the array in secret."
With that, the big black dog began to secretly work on setting up the Eight Desolations Fire Dragon Array.
「Meanwhile」
The Celestial King explained to the crowd, "This Flame Mountain only has these nine lotuses, and no others. We also believed these nine lotuses to be the legendary Qinglian Earth Heart Fire, but it seems we were simply mistaken about their grade. We had no intention of deceiving any of you."
The elders from the various families and sects exchanged glances.
The Celestial King said, "What? You don’t believe my words? You’d rather believe some wet-behind-the-ears kid? He claims the true Qinglian Earth Heart Fire is beneath the magma, but how can he prove it?"
Indeed. Everyone was taken aback and turned to look at Lin Xuan. How was this young man supposed to prove it?
Even if these nine lotuses were merely Top-grade Spiritual Fires and not an Anomalous Fire, it didn’t prove that a true Anomalous Fire was present. It was possible the Prince’s Mansion had simply misjudged their grade.
At this moment, all eyes were on Lin Xuan.
The Celestial King also looked at him, a hint of mockery in his eyes. So what if Lin Xuan saw through the plan? He doesn’t have the power to summon the true Qinglian Earth Heart Fire, so he has no way to prove it.
Someone asked, "Young Master Lin, can you summon the true Qinglian Earth Heart Fire? If you can’t, on what grounds do you claim a true Anomalous Fire is here?"
"That’s right! The Prince’s Mansion just made a mistake; they didn’t intend to deceive us."
At this time, a fourth-grade Alchemy Master stepped forward. He said loudly, "Everyone, please be quiet. I am a fourth-grade Alchemy Master, and I can assure you all that there are no other lotuses here, only these nine. Although they aren’t a true Anomalous Fire, they are still Top-grade Spiritual Fires. Their power is formidable and carries a destructive aura. If you can comprehend them, you will surely benefit immensely."
The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves.
The fourth-grade Alchemy Master continued, "However, these nine lotuses vary in strength. The strongest among them could make it onto the Top-grade Spirit Fire Chart, while the weaker ones are only equivalent to ordinary Top-grade Spiritual Fires. There are still three left. Perhaps they are among the stronger ones. You shouldn’t miss out!"
The crowd was in an uproar. What? So that’s how it was?
Chu Yue said excitedly, "I get it now! Lin Xuan, you were able to extinguish the Qinglian Fire because the one you held was the weakest! That’s the only reason you could put it out. Hmph, so you’re nothing special after all. And here I thought you were so impressive. Just wait! When the Hidden Dragon Chart begins, I will personally defeat you!"
So that’s how it is. Jian Wushuang understood. No wonder Lin Xuan was able to extinguish the Qinglian Fire; the one he held was the weakest. The kid was just lucky.
Wan Tianming snorted coldly. "Luck is fleeting. He won’t be so fortunate next time." After saying this, he ignored Lin Xuan completely.
Ouyang Changfeng and the others also sneered. A person who relied on luck was not qualified to be compared to them.
Tian Xing’s brows furrowed tightly. Are these people still underestimating Lin Xuan? They will regret this. They will suffer a great loss. He knew just how strong Lin Xuan was, and it was something that couldn’t be explained away by mere luck.
So the kid was just lucky. Shangguan Hao and Leng Rushuang both breathed a sigh of relief. It seems Lin Xuan isn’t a first-tier genius after all, just a second-tier one at best. He really gave us a scare before. This kid’s strength shouldn’t surpass ours.
Ye Qingwu was stunned. The recent series of events had so many twists and turns that it made her head spin, and she could barely keep up.
Tch, a bunch of idiots. Lin Xuan rolled his eyes. He had said all he needed to say. If they refused to believe him, there was nothing he could do about it. As for the people from the Prince’s Mansion, Lin Xuan paid them no mind. The array the big black dog was setting up was already complete, making it impossible for the Prince’s Mansion to obtain the Anomalous Fire. There was no need for him to explain his true strength. When the Hidden Dragon Chart began, these people would find out just how powerful he really was.
At this moment, the Little Celestial King spoke up again. "There are only three left! This is a rare opportunity, what are you all waiting for?"
More people took action, frantically starting to snatch the Qinglian Fires.
Finally, the remaining three Qinglian Fires were plucked one after another. All the Qinglian Fires had vanished.
The Little Celestial King was ecstatic. Excellent! The companion lotuses are gone! We can now seize the real Qinglian Earth Heart Fire!
The elder beside him said, "Everyone, since you have all obtained the Qinglian Fire, please leave quickly and find a suitable place to absorb it."
"Let’s go," Lin Xuan said, turning to leave. He knew the Prince’s Mansion was about to make its move, but he was certain they wouldn’t succeed. He figured they would probably be hopping mad. A smile touched the corner of his lips as he quickly departed from Flame Mountain.
The others also left one after another. After exiting, some stayed nearby to begin cultivating, preparing to absorb the Qinglian Fire. Others left the area directly, heading for the Imperial City. The Hidden Dragon Chart was about to begin.
Lin Xuan did not linger in the area; he set out for the Imperial City as well.
「Inside Flame Mountain」
"Father, you can make your move now," the Little Celestial King said excitedly from the side.
The Celestial King nodded. His figure flickered as he rushed forward. The next moment, he plunged into the magma.
「On the shore」
The Little Celestial King waited with pulsing excitement. This time, Father will definitely succeed. He’ll surely obtain the Anomalous Fire. Then, I’ll absorb it and break through to become a half-step Grandmaster. By then, I will be the strongest prodigy. The championship of the Hidden Dragon Chart will definitely be mine!
