C76 Cultivate the Skyfire Battle Body

Lin Qingshan's brow furrowed slightly. "Why do I get the feeling you're somewhat different from yesterday? You haven't gone and increased your cultivation level again, have you?"

Han Feng was inwardly astonished but outwardly complimentary. "You have quite the keen eye."

Now it was Lin Qingshan's turn to be taken aback. "You actually made a breakthrough? You're quick, you little rascal. Have you reached the Late Period of One-star?"

Han Feng cleared his throat twice, a hint of pride in his voice. "Early Period of Two-star!"

Lin Qingshan was momentarily speechless, patting her chest vigorously until she managed to swallow her food. Her eyes bulged in disbelief. "That's impossible. It's only been one night!"

Han Feng extended his arm with a smug air. "If you're skeptical, feel free to verify for yourself."

At this point, Han Feng and Lin Qingshan shared an exceptionally close bond, built on mutual trust. Otherwise, Han Feng wouldn't dare reveal his cultivation level so carelessly.

Without hesitation, Lin Qingshan reached for Han Feng's wrist and confirmed that he had indeed advanced to the Two-star Human Rank, his new level not only achieved but solidly established at the peak of its Early Period. He was merely a step away from the Mid-Period of Two-star.

Lin Qingshan's lips twitched. "You're a freak. I haven't even improved as quickly as you, and I've been absorbing Yang Essence."

Han Feng regarded Lin Qingshan with astonishment. "Sister Lin, you've actually absorbed Yang Essence?"

Having known Lin Qingshan for quite some time, Han Feng was aware that she was nothing like the person described in the wanted notices. He had assumed the tales of her absorbing Yang Essence were false, yet here she was, admitting the truth.

With a detached expression, Lin Qingshan replied, "Yes. Does that repulse you?"

Han Feng was quick to reassure her. "I'm sure you have your reasons, Sister Lin."

At that, Lin Qingshan's demeanor softened, tinged with a touch of bitterness and a look of distant confusion in her eyes. "If there were any other way, I wouldn't choose this path."

Lin Qingshan sighed deeply, the sound carrying the weight of her burdens.

Han Feng had always sensed that Lin Qingshan carried a heavy story. Now, it appeared to be one filled with sorrow and hardship.

The mood was somewhat subdued when Han Feng couldn't resist blurting out with a dramatic flair, "Sister Lin, we're so close. You wouldn't really be draining my Yang Essence, would you?" He wrapped his arms protectively across his chest, feigning terror.

Lin Qingshan couldn't help but laugh, realizing Han Feng was just trying to snap her out of her funk.

Han Feng was taken aback. He had always known Lin Qingshan was stunning, but her usual expression was one of cool detachment, occasionally breaking into a mild smile. This full, genuine laugh was a first for him. She was beautiful before, but now, she was radiant.

Catching Han Feng's dumbfounded look, Lin Qingshan playfully tapped his head. "Snap out of it," she teased.

Blinking away his surprise, Han Feng's cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Lin Qingshan chuckled again. "Relax, I don't just go around sucking anyone's energy. Plus, you're so young. Can you even... rise to the occasion?" Her gaze teasingly dropped to the front of Han Feng's pants.

Han Feng's face turned beet red as he protested, "Don't sell me short. I'm all man!"

Drawing out her words with a sultry tone, Lin Qingshan cooed, "Well then, I'm quite eager to see... how about tonight?" Her expression was laden with innuendo as her foot slid up his leg, edging toward his crotch. Han Feng let out a yelp and bolted.

Lin Qingshan's laughter rang out, playfully taunting.

Back in his room, Han Feng caught his breath and silently chided himself. Why did he run? She was clearly just teasing.

Yet, he couldn't bring himself to leave the room.

Eventually, Han Feng regained his composure and re-entered the House of Time on the third floor of the Nine Flames Heavenly Fire Tower.

This time, he was determined to master the four grand Inherited Martial Skills, starting with the Skyfire Battle Body.

Among these skills, the Skyfire Seal and the Skyfire Battle Fist were both designed for offense. The Skyfire Seal, in particular, was meant for wide-reaching attacks.

Han Feng had an arsenal of offensive techniques at his disposal, but he had yet to practice these two formidable skills.

The Sky Fire Armor was a defensive martial skill that caught Han Feng's interest, yet he ultimately opted for the Skyfire Battle Body technique.

Skyfire Battle Body was a comprehensive martial skill that enhanced the volume of True Qi in his body, as well as his speed, attack, and defense capabilities.

While it couldn't match the attack boost of the Skyfire Seal and Skyfire Battle Fist, nor the defense of the Sky Fire Armor, its strength lay in its stability.

Having processed the Fire Crystal into Fire Crystal Origin Fluid, Han Feng reviewed the cultivation method for the first level of the Skyfire Battle Body in his mind. Once fully prepared, he began to ingest the Origin Fluid.

A fiery energy surged within him, turning his face a bright red.

"Skyfire Battle Body, condense!"

Harnessing the Fire Crystal's energy, he initiated the prescribed circulation route for the Skyfire Battle Body.

Time passed unmarked as Han Feng became enveloped in a cocoon of red flames that burst forth like a fiery tornado. Emerging from the inferno, a tall figure strode forward.

With each movement, the figure's body crackled audibly.

Naked, yet exuding an explosive power, the man's chest and back bore faint patterns of flames, his entire form sheathed in a thin veil of fire, transforming him into a being of flame.

In a deep voice, the figure, who was none other than Han Feng, spoke, "So this is the first level of the Skyfire Battle Body? Even at the early stages, my physical strength has significantly increased. The True Qi within me could now rival someone at the late Two-star level. With the density of my True Qi, I could even stand up to those at the peak of Two-star, perhaps surpassing them."

"And this is just the beginning. Should I reach the peak of the first level, I'm confident I could exceed Two-star and ascend to Three-star."

Eventually, Han Feng deactivated the first level of the Skyfire Battle Body, his physique returning to its usual state as the residual flames faded away.

Soon after, Han Feng embarrassingly realized he was completely bare.

Han Feng's face flushed with embarrassment. "Looks like I'll need to use the Skyfire Battle Body in more secluded places from now on. Plus, I should hurry up and find a Fire attribute Spirit Creature to master the Sky Fire Armor. That way, I won't have to worry about exposing myself."

The Sky Fire Armor was a perfect match for the Skyfire Battle Body.

As the Skyfire Battle Body made Han Feng's stature increase, the Sky Fire Armor would adjust to fit his enlarged form.

Once he had mastered the Skyfire Battle Body, Han Feng began to focus on the Wild Flame Hit and the Sun Nine Steps.

A single day outside equated to three days within the House of Time.

During these three days, Han Feng gained a general grasp of both formidable Martial Skills.

Han Feng estimated that, even without the Skyfire Battle Body, his combined strength was comparable to that of an early Three-star Human Rank expert, if not stronger.

But with the Skyfire Battle Body activated, he was uncertain just how powerful he could become.

As the day came to a close, Lin Qingshan summoned Han Feng.

"Little brother, my wounds are nearly healed. It's time for us to move on."