Chapter 543: A Pavilion in Your Name, A Fire to Dazzle You!
The so-called "lazy slacker" had suddenly transformed into an unbelievable powerhouse, leaving everyone in utter shock.
At this moment, Wu Tian's true identity had finally surfaced in the minds of all present.
Wasn't he the renowned Pavilion Master of Cai Lin Pavilion, standing equal to Soul Hall and Pill Tower?
Wu Tian!
Was that his real name, or just an alias?
Regardless, one thing was certain his name would soon echo across the entire Dou Qi Continent.
Anyone sharing his name would probably change it immediately to avoid being overshadowed.
There was only one person who dared to call himself "This Seat", and that was the Cai Lin Pavilion Master.
And now, the red flame flickering in his hand confirmed his identity.
Rumors claimed that the Cai Lin Pavilion Master, known as Yan Zun, had mastered multiple Heavenly Flames, fusing them into a limitless, ever-changing power.
However, despite its ability to shift forms, his flame always remained the same vibrant red.
Not because it was the most intimidating, nor because it was the most striking
But because…
His wife, Cai Lin, loved the color red.
A pavilion named after you, a fire to dazzle you.
Cai Lin Pavilion bore her name.
His fire burned in her favorite color.
Such was the absolute devotion of the Pavilion Master.
That red flame symbolized boundless love and unparalleled brilliance.
Because of this, every woman across the Dou Qi Continent envied Cai Lin for having such a devoted husband.
Yan Zun was not only feared for his ruthless reputation,
But also idolized as the perfect man.
To most, red was merely the color of an ordinary flame.
But in his hands
It was the flame of legend.
The moment that red fire emerged, the king of flames had arrived.
Wu Tian himself was one with flame, and as his awe-inspiring aura spread, a monarch's presence filled the air.
His dominant and overwhelming energy sent a shockwave of fear through the entire arena.
This so-called "slacker," who had slept through the Pill Gathering,
Was actually Yan Zun the Cai Lin Pavilion Master the most terrifying figure in the continent!
At that realization, those who had just been mocking Wu Tian felt their legs give out.
One by one, they fell to their knees in terror.
They suddenly envied the lucky fools who had been dragged away earlier for causing trouble.
At least those people didn't have to face him now.
But they had to.
And if Wu Tian wished to kill them, he could do it with nothing more than a thought.
They had no right to even be in his line of sight.
When the red flame appeared, every other flame in the arena trembled in fear.
All except for Gu You's eerie black flame.
The rest of the flames dimmed instantly, bowing before the absolute ruler of fire.
Wu Tian only smirked in disdain.
Then, under the unbelieving gazes of all, he casually waved his hand
And the small flame floated before him.
In the blink of an eye
That tiny ember suddenly expanded at an unimaginable speed.
Before anyone could react, it had engulfed the entire competition stage in a sea of crimson fire!
"Wu Tian, what are you trying to do?! This is the Pill Gathering! Are you trying to break the rules?!"
Gu You's voice was tense, a rare hint of panic creeping into his tone.
Wu Tian shrugged, pressing his left hand gently downward in an easygoing manner.
"Come on, Gu You, you're a high-level Half-Saint. Why are you so nervous?"
"You have the Void Devouring Flame, don't you? What are you afraid of?"
The moment those words fell, Gu You's expression twisted.
What did he mean by that?
The others paled in horror.
Wait what about them?!
They didn't have the Void Devouring Flame!
Did that mean…
As the red flames expanded, engulfing the entire sky, the contestants all turned pale.
It wasn't just a visual expansion
The sheer intensity of the heat skyrocketed.
Heavenly Flames were already the undisputed rulers of fire.
But Wu Tian's fused flames had surpassed all limits.
And then
Something horrifying happened.
The four Soul Hall alchemists stared at their cauldrons in shock
Their flames had vanished.
Yes.
The fire in their cauldrons, which had been nurturing their pills,
Had been completely extinguished in an instant.
The Dan Thunder was still gathering
But the cauldron flames were gone.
Their pills had been severed from their nurturing flames.
And now
Those precious pills were doomed.
And as if to confirm their despair
The Dan Thunder above them began to distort.
Instead of growing stronger,
The lightning began to fade,
Its energy draining away like water leaking from a cracked dam.
Within moments, the thunderclouds had completely dispersed.
Leaving nothing.
And just like that
The four most valuable eighth-tier pills had been reduced to seventh-tier pills.
An unimaginable disaster.
An unthinkable loss.
Even for eighth-tier alchemists, refining an eighth-tier pill was never a guarantee.
Each pill was an absolute treasure.
And yet
Wu Tian had just casually ruined four of them in an instant.
The greatest wastrel in history had been born.
The entire arena fell into a stunned silence.
Even Gu You's face turned ashen.
Now he understood.
Now he finally knew why Wu Tian had waited until the very end to act.
Wu Tian had destroyed the Soul Hall's chances of entering the Star Domain.
But…
As Wu Tian himself had said
Gu You had the Void Devouring Flame.
Unlike the others, his fire wouldn't be extinguished so easily.
Unless
Wu Tian actively targeted him.
But if Wu Tian attacked him directly,
Then that would be a clear violation of the rules.
For now
Wu Tian had only used his aura.
And when the Dan Thunder descended, every alchemist would have to do the same to withstand its impact.
Gu You clenched his fists in rage.
His voice was ice-cold.
"Wu Tian, you bastard! You did that on purpose!"
Wu Tian simply smiled
A relaxed, lazy grin.
"Oh my… I do apologize."
"I was just stretching, you see."
"I didn't think a little stretch would make you lot tremble like this."
Gu You's four subordinates were seething.
They wanted to curse, but they couldn't find the words.
He had destroyed their chances, yet he spoke as if it were nothing.
With their pills downgraded to seventh-tier, they had no hope of entering the Star Domain.
Not with Cao Ying, Dan Chen, and Qing Hua still in the running with eighth-tier pills.
"Damn you… damn you!!!"
Gu You gritted his teeth in fury.
If looks could kill, Wu Tian would have died a thousand deaths.
Their entire perfect plan had been ruined again by this bastard!
But…
There was one last chance.
Gu You's gaze darkened.
"Fine."
"Let's see if you can refine an eighth-tier pill now."
(End of Chapter)
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