Dual Cultivator with a cultivation system - Chapter 514

Chapter 514: Ch-514: Heaven Mending Flames

Wang Ming used his Soul Eyes, and his pupils constricted when he saw the description of the flames.

[Heaven Mending Flames]

[Type: Growth-Type Utility Weapon, Weapon]

[Current Rank: Immortal]

[Grade: Spirit]

[Description: The other half of the most powerful flames in the universe. During the ancient era, the flame was split into two parts: the Heaven Rendering Flame and the Purgatory Flame. Unlike its counterpart, which is known for having the greatest offensive capabilities, this flame possesses the strongest defensive capabilities. The flame surrounds the user, and while active, it absorbs most damage, leaving the user unharmed. The user can also use the flames to heal allies from the most fatal injuries, and pills refined with this flame carry an additional healing effect, while artifacts gain increased durability. The user must have a physique that is highly resistant to flames, or the user will be burned to ashes instantly.]

‘What on earth is going on with this continent? Shouldn’t such heaven-defying things be available in higher worlds, like those the system mentioned, similar to cultivation novels?’ Wang Ming thought in bewilderment as he looked at the flame floating on the stage.

Honestly, the things he had encountered since arriving in the cultivation world were things a normal protagonist, following a linear plot, should encounter one at a time as they traveled to stronger places. Yet he had encountered so many of them in the Black Bamboo Kingdom alone. If someone or something was manipulating fate, he would eat shit.

“Sigh, I shouldn’t worry about these things and should just focus on getting stronger,” Wang Ming mumbled.

Suddenly, a thought struck him as he remembered something, and he sat up straight. “Purgatory Flame… doesn’t this name seem familiar?”

Wang Ming pondered as he saw the name of the other half of the flame and commanded, “System, open the shop.”

< Cultivation Shop Level: 2 (Note: Break through to the Soul Formation Realm to upgrade the shop and unlock new items) >

< Current Dual Cultivation Points: 0 >

< Current debt: zero >

Wang Ming browsed the shop, and all sorts of alchemic flames appeared in his view. He continued browsing until his eyes landed on the flame he was looking for.

[Purgatory Flames]

[Type: Growth-Type Utility, Weapon]

[Current Rank: Heaven]

[Grade: Spirit]

[Description: One of the few Spirit Fires which has similar traits to Spirit Weapons, growing along with the user if the conditions are met. The Purgatory Flames devour other Spirit Fires to become stronger, and the higher the grade and number of Spirit Fires it devours, the faster and greater the improvement. The Purgatory Flames can also be used for blacksmithing and melting ores. This Spirit Fire is one of the most lethal Spirit Fires in existence, formed in the hottest place under the heavens, and if the host has affinity toward fire laws, they can infuse the laws with the Purgatory Flames, which can even burn souls, taking away the chance of reincarnation from the target.]

[Cost: 20 million Dual Cultivation Points]

“System, why do you have the other half of the flame with you? Did you know that I would encounter this flame today?” Wang Ming asked in a suspicious tone, but he clicked his tongue when he got no reply from the system.

“Immortal Rank—what idiot would auction this? If it were me, I would have kept it for myself,” Tang Ning said, and many in the audience had the same question.

At that moment, someone asked the question on everyone’s mind. “Lady Ruoxi, which person put this flame up for auction?”

Snap.

Everyone’s eyes turned toward Jiang Ruoxi. She had a calm expression and replied, “No one. It was the Jiang Family itself that put the flame up for auction.”

As soon as she said this, a murmur erupted in the crowd as they wondered about the motive behind auctioning an Immortal Rank item—something even the Royal Family should not possess. They knew the Jiang Family were no idiots, so there had to be a reason.

“I know many of you are suspicious, but the reason the Jiang Family auctioned it is that since the time we found this flame years ago in a secret realm, no one has been able to even touch it. Those who tried were reduced to cinders, and many of them were at the Golden Core Realm. So I warn you: if you want to bid for it, make sure you are ready for the danger,” Jiang Ruoxi said in a solemn voice, and many who had been casting covetous glances now hesitated.

“Also, if anyone has doubts, they can come test my claim. I am allowing someone to come forward and test it if they want, and if they succeed, they can have it for free—but only one person,” Jiang Ruoxi invited with a malicious grin.

On the continent, there existed a few rare Heaven Rank alchemic flames. These might be sparks carried by meteors or deep-seated flames of volcanoes forged over thousands of years, and they were extremely scarce, possessed by only a handful of people and spread among various kingdoms.

They were also the dream of every alchemist. Obtaining such a flame would significantly impact their pill-making process, improving quality and enabling the crafting of higher-level pills.

Many alchemists spent their entire lives searching for such higher-ranked flames, and if the flame also had combat ability, normal cultivators would seek them out as well—often without success. But now a higher-ranked flame was before them, yet many were helpless as they did not want to die. Still, there were a few bold ones willing to take the risk.

“Lady Ruoxi, I would like to take the challenge,” an old man jumped onto the stage from the non-VVIP section.

“Go ahead,” Jiang Ruoxi said as she made way, and the old man confidently stepped forward.

The old man was nervous but gritted his teeth, knowing he would miss this chance otherwise. As an alchemist, he knew how valuable it was, and being poor, he could never compete with others, so he took the risk.

As soon as he touched the flame, he felt a warm sensation, like basking in the sun. He waited for a few seconds, and nothing happened. He broke out in laughter.

“Hahahaha!”

Seeing that nothing had happened to him, the crowd broke out in an uproar.

“Damn, what a lucky guy!”

“If I knew this would happen, I would have taken the chance!”

Everyone looked enviously at the old man who was laughing madly, but only a few people showed no sign of panic or surprise and realized the show was not over yet. In the next second—

Woosh!

A fierce flame erupted from the small fire and enveloped the old man like a dragon breathing fire, and before he could even react, he was burned to ashes.