# Chapter 1249: Blue Flame
"Splash!"
From the ancient well at the center of the altar, a dazzling blue light surged forth, and immediately, the temperature rose sharply.
Faced with such intense heat, even Immortal Consort did not dare to remain on the altar. She lightly tapped her toes, drifting down like a delicate white petal.
The next moment, a fist-sized blue flame shot out from the ancient well.
The flames on the surface of the blue fireball bore patterns resembling dragon scales, radiating an immensely vast scorching aura that turned this entire underground independent space completely blue.
"The Nuanling Dragon Fire has burst out from the ancient well!"
Several exclamations rang out.
A Blood Saint with four wings had greed gleaming in his eyes. With a fierce flap of his blood-colored wings, he charged ahead of everyone else toward the cluster of Nuanling Dragon Fire.
Subduing a strand of Nuanling Dragon Fire could not only temper a saint's physical body, saint qi, saint source, and sacred dao rules but also enhance their cultivation speed.
In short, Nuanling Dragon Fire was a priceless treasure with countless benefits. Not just them—even True Saints and Supreme Saints would find it highly tempting.
"This Nuanling Dragon Fire belongs to me, this Saint."
That Blood Saint moved like lightning, reaching the Nuanling Dragon Fire before any other creature. His eyes gleamed as he extended a sharp claw, reaching for the fist-sized blue flame.
Crown Prince Qitian sensed something amiss and barked, "Don't touch it. Fall back!"
But it was too late.
"Chi."
The Blood Saint's sacred body, as fragile as paper, ignited the moment it touched the Nuanling Dragon Fire.
"Ah... this is... save..."
A piercing wail echoed.
Moments later, that Blood Saint was reduced to black ash, scattering down from midair.
The Nuanling Dragon Fire was so terrifying that it had not only destroyed his physical body but also incinerated his sacred soul into nothingness, leaving only a sacred source floating in the air.
All the saints present drew in a sharp breath, their excited emotions cooling rapidly.
Every creature suppressed their greed, not daring to approach the Nuanling Dragon Fire.
A Blood Saint at the Upper Realm Saint realm had been reduced to ashes in an instant—how could that not inspire fear?
The treasure was fine, but one needed heaven-defying abilities to claim it.
"Legend says that even young divine dragons risk death when collecting Nuanling Dragon Fire. How many here have physiques and methods comparable to a young divine dragon?"
"Nuanling Dragon Fire is indeed a supreme treasure, but everyone should assess their own limits and not throw away their lives."
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Immortal Consort stood on the ground like a celestial lotus, surrounded by a large number of the imperial court's saint realm experts, who guarded her like stars clustering around the moon.
Her beautiful eyes shimmered with starlight-like brilliance as she said, "Young divine dragons collect mature Nuanling Dragon Fire, which is why they face the risk of death. The Nuanling Dragon Fire floating above is merely a newborn flame, far less dangerous than mature ones. If the right method is used, everyone may still have a chance to claim it."
Immortal Consort extended a delicate jade hand, and in her palm, a cluster of radiant light points appeared.
With a wave of her hand, those light points flew out and landed on the imperial court's saints.
Instantly, a piece of knowledge appeared in the minds of the imperial court's saints, revealing the method for collecting Nuanling Dragon Fire.
"Let me try."
Wan Huayu's back erupted with two clouds of fire, which coalesced into a pair of dozens-of-zhang-long phoenix wings.
With a flap of those fire phoenix wings, Wan Huayu flew toward the Nuanling Dragon Fire flame.
She did not touch the flame directly but stopped about three zhang away. Her brow's Divine Martial Mark opened, and strands of sacred dao rules surged out, wrapping around the flame like silk threads.
All the creatures present fixed their eyes on Wan Huayu.
A Blood Saint from the Undying Blood Clan muttered to himself, "Using sacred dao rules to communicate with the Nuanling Dragon Fire?"
Crown Prince Qitian said, "It's not just communication—she's using sacred dao rules to assimilate the Nuanling Dragon Fire, creating commonality. That way, even if she takes it into her body, she won't be burned to death."
"This is still very dangerous. An ordinary saint's physique and sacred dao rules can't withstand Nuanling Dragon Fire. That human woman's physique is far from ordinary."
"Every creature that can make it here is far from ordinary," Crown Prince Qitian snorted coldly.
In midair, Wan Huayu clasped her hands together. The scattered sacred dao rules wrapped around the Nuanling Dragon Fire, slowly guiding it toward her brow.
All the saints present held their breath, watching her without blinking.
Would she succeed? Or be reduced to ashes?
"Hua—"
The Nuanling Dragon Fire rushed into her brow, entering her qi sea.
The next moment, Wan Huayu's delicate body trembled slightly. Starting from her forehead, her exquisite face turned blue, and the color spread downward until her entire body became blue.
Tendrils of blue flame flowed across her skin and hair, releasing a terrifying destructive force.
"Success! She's using the Nuanling Dragon Fire to refine her saint qi and sacred soul, charging toward the Saint realm."
Sui Han stepped forward, standing beside Wan Huayu to protect her.
The other saint realm creatures all stared at Wan Huayu with envy and jealousy. Being able to collect a strand of Nuanling Dragon Fire meant a meteoric rise, with limitless future achievements.
"It seems she has the bloodline of a fire phoenix within her, naturally a fire-attribute physique. Collecting Nuanling Dragon Fire would certainly be easier for her."
Immortal Consort's voice was ethereal and airy, echoing through the underground space. "Everyone should think carefully before attempting to collect Nuanling Dragon Fire. Success represents a great opportunity, but failure means paying with your life."
On the altar, blue light surged again.
Thirteen clusters of Nuanling Dragon Fire shot out from the ancient well, radiating scorching energy.
Thirteen figures charged out from the camps of the imperial court, Ancestral Dragon Mountain, and the Undying Blood Clan, heading to collect the thirteen flames.
In the end, only four creatures succeeded: Bu Qianfan from the imperial court, Barbarian Dragon Young Lord and Wing Dragon Young Lord from Ancestral Dragon Mountain, and Demon Heaven Crown Prince from the Undying Blood Clan.
The other nine saint realm creatures all failed, burned to ashes by the Nuanling Dragon Fire, their divine forms annihilated.
It was too brutal, the death rate too high. The other saint realm creatures who had been eager to try all backed down, not daring to attempt collecting Nuanling Dragon Fire anymore.
"Cultivation is not easy. I can't lose my life over a moment of greed. I'll pass on the Nuanling Dragon Fire. There might be other opportunities in Yin-Yang Sea."
"Too terrifying. Anyone who dares to collect Nuanling Dragon Fire is literally gambling with their life."
"Look! Demon Heaven Crown Prince is collecting a second strand of Nuanling Dragon Fire!"
"What? Collecting one strand is already life-threatening, and he dares to go for a second?"
Even Devouring Demon Dragon, Chi Wansui, and Sui Han were slightly startled, turning to look at Demon Heaven Crown Prince as he began collecting his second flame.
Crown Prince Qitian smiled faintly. "Demon Heaven Crown Prince has eight blood spiritual veins within him and has cultivated his physical body to sainthood. Collecting two strands of Nuanling Dragon Fire—or even more—is not surprising."
The saints of the Undying Blood Clan all wore proud, self-satisfied smiles. Clearly, Demon Heaven Crown Prince's impressive performance filled them with immense glory.
The Undying Blood Clan's physique was naturally powerful, a high-grade bloodline. How could it compare to low-blooded humans and savage beasts?
Just then, a surprised voice rang out from the imperial court's camp: "Bu Qianfan is also collecting a second strand of Nuanling Dragon Fire."
The smiles on the Undying Blood Clan saints' faces froze. A human dared to collect a second strand?
"Overreaching. He's asking for death."
"The human body is weak. How could it withstand two strands of Nuanling Dragon Fire?"
Not just the Undying Blood Clan—even the sacred beasts of Ancestral Dragon Mountain showed disdain, utterly unconvinced that Bu Qianfan could collect a second strand.
But soon, they all fell silent. Bu Qianfan not only collected a second strand but then went for a third.
"Interesting. I didn't expect that besides the Nine Realm Sons and Zhang Ruochen, there's someone like you among the humans."
Demon Heaven Crown Prince glanced at Bu Qianfan and then lunged toward a third strand of Nuanling Dragon Fire.
Barbarian Dragon Young Lord and Wing Dragon Young Lord exchanged glances, both seeing shock on each other's faces. They spat out two words simultaneously: "Monster."
They knew very well how violent and untamable the power of Nuanling Dragon Fire was.
They had exhausted all their strength just to collect one strand. They couldn't even imagine someone collecting two, let alone three.
In the lava, Qing Mo's pretty face showed urgency. "Young Master Zhang, why aren't we rushing out to seize the Nuanling Dragon Fire? What if they all take it away?"
Zhang Ruochen remained very calm, smiling. "No rush. Haven't you noticed that Qi Sheng, Devouring Demon Dragon, and Chi Wansui haven't made a move yet?"
"That's right! Why aren't they collecting?" Qing Mo was very puzzled.
"The ones flying out now are just newborn Nuanling Dragon Fire flames. They're waiting for mature Nuanling Dragon Fire. It's said that mature Nuanling Dragon Fire has high intelligence and has already cultivated into dragon form, many times more powerful than newborn flames. In ancient times, young divine dragons collected mature Nuanling Dragon Fire." Zhang Ruochen said.
Qing Mo bit her lip lightly. "Is there a difference?"
"Of course there is."
Zhang Ruochen said, "Collecting newborn flames can only be used to refine the saint qi and saint source within the body, aiding cultivation. Collecting mature Nuanling Dragon Fire allows you to nurture it with saint qi, making it grow stronger and stronger, eventually becoming a terrifying attack method."
Qing Mo's eyes sparkled. "Like the flames a divine dragon breathes, capable of burning the heavens and boiling the seas?"
"Something like that... Huh, another group of strong practitioners has entered the underground. I wonder which force they're from?"
Zhang Ruochen's brows lifted slightly as he glanced upward, revealing a thoughtful smile. Yin-Yang Sea was becoming more and more lively, more and more chaotic.