Chapter 207: A Great Surge in Power
When Lin Langtian opened his eyes again, the fiery cocoon surrounding him had completely receded. On the training platform, the flame covering his body gradually faded, and his silhouette became clear.
Moments later, all remnants of fire fell away from him, and his long-closed eyes suddenly snapped open.
Boom!
As he opened his eyes, a beam of flame shot from his gaze, slicing through the air and striking the barrier of the training platform. Though the barrier was sturdy, it shook as if it might shatter under the impact.
Lin Langtian slowly stood up. His frame seemed slightly taller, and flickers of flame danced across his skin, making him appear radiant and imposing.
He took a moment to feel the changes within himself, most notably in his physical strength. Clenching his fist, he felt a powerful, volcanic energy coursing through his blood and muscles. After enduring the tempering of the fire-refining furnace, his physical strength had increased significantly. Additionally, his elemental energy had also received a boost.
After taming the Nirvana Demon Flame, Lin Langtian had reached the Third Nirvana Level.
Stretching his arms, his bones emitted a series of sharp cracking sounds, and a newfound, overwhelming power surged through his limbs, as forceful and unstoppable as waves crashing on the shore.
Third Nirvana Level! Black Flame Tyrant Body!
A smile of satisfaction spread across Lin Langtian's face. All the effort he'd put into building his foundation, as well as his intense training over the past half month, had finally paid off. His strength had undergone a monumental transformation.
Compared to when he'd first entered the ancient treasure realm, he was practically a different person. Now, having survived three Nirvana Tribulations, he stood among the elite of the ancient battleground. While even stronger figures undoubtedly existed, Lin Langtian felt confident facing anyone.
With ample trump cards and having reached the Third Nirvana Level, he could hold his own against most challengers, even those at the Fourth Nirvana Level.
After a moment of satisfaction, Lin Langtian closed his eyes to examine his inner state. In his dantian, he saw the fire-refining furnace, now larger and far more intricate than before. The flames within it had intensified several times over. On its outer surface, the previous three flame marks had been replaced by a beautifully detailed flame pattern—the mark of the Nirvana Demon Flame.
"Just one Nirvana Demon Flame made me this powerful. If I could find two more powerful flames and cultivate the Black Flame Tyrant Body to its fullest, I'd be unstoppable even among higher-level Nirvana cultivators…" Lin Langtian muttered to himself, feeling the power of his upgraded fire-refining furnace.
But then he smiled wryly. The Nirvana Demon Flame had been a rare stroke of luck during his breakthrough to the Third Nirvana Level. Finding two other flames of equal or greater strength would not be so easy.
After taking some time to adjust to his increased power, Lin Langtian turned his attention to his companion, the Golden Crow. Its body shimmered with an icy light, and an intimidating aura emanated from within.
"It seems the Golden Crow has absorbed enough Nirvana energy to approach the Nirvana Realm," Aunt Ling remarked, her voice calm but firm. "However, without evolving into the Nine Nether Black Gold Crow first, it's best to hold off on this breakthrough to avoid potential setbacks."
With a wave of her hand, Aunt Ling enveloped the Golden Crow in a faint glow, instantly stabilizing its energy and halting its breakthrough.
Afterward, Aunt Ling gave Lin Langtian a few instructions before returning to his dantian. Understanding the need to delay the Golden Crow's breakthrough, Lin Langtian nodded. If the Golden Crow reached the Nirvana Realm too early, its bloodline foundation would become fixed, making future evolution much harder.
Stopping the breakthrough would allow the Golden Crow to strengthen its foundation. If he later found an Ice Fiend Frost Pill and the blood of a Nine Nether Frost Sparrow, the Golden Crow could evolve into a Nine Nether Black Gold Crow. With a solid foundation, it could then experience rapid growth, much like Lin Langtian himself.
"Looks like I need to find the Ice Fiend Frost Pill quickly," Lin Langtian mused, glancing at the Golden Crow perched nearby. His primary plan was to seek the Ice Fiend Frost Pill and the legacy of the Ancient Demon Elder in the core region. However, his gains in the northwest region had kept him preoccupied.
Of course, if he could find the Ice Fiend Frost Pill here in the ancient treasure realm, it would resolve one of his concerns.
While Lin Langtian pondered his options, the Golden Crow awoke, chirping happily as it flew to perch on his shoulder. Although it hadn't broken into the Nirvana Realm, its eyes gleamed with a powerful cold light that would intimidate even most Nirvana-level cultivators.
After half a month of seclusion, the Golden Crow showed affection toward Lin Langtian, rubbing its soft feathers against his cheek. Lin Langtian chuckled, stroking its smooth feathers, and after a moment, whispered, "Alright, training is over—it's time to head out."
With that, Lin Langtian leaped from the ancient platform and took a moment to assess his internal state. Sensing no remaining instability, he raised his head, only to notice something that immediately darkened his expression.
The members of the Flame Alliance, stationed outside the platform, were surrounded by several powerful dynasties.
At their head stood a man Lin Langtian knew all too well: Tyrant Wolf Tian Zhen…
(End of Chapter)
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