Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 575: Great Snow Dragon Fire!

Everyone thought Lin Xuan was doomed, but they quickly realized something was wrong because his silhouette remained.

What’s going on? Is that kid still inside the barrier? He didn’t die? Could he have blocked the barrier’s flames?

The crowd exclaimed in shock, finding it simply unbelievable. Even an ordinary Nine-Star Grandmaster couldn’t withstand those flames, so how had he managed it? Their faces were filled with utter shock, unable to comprehend how Lin Xuan had accomplished such a feat.

The people from the Tianyang Alchemy Alliance were ecstatic. "That’s great! Lin Xuan is still alive!"

Wan Er shot You Ruo a smug glance. "I told you. The Young Master’s strength is beyond your imagination. He won’t fall here."

The members of the Jiuyou Alchemy Alliance looked grim. You Ruo’s face twisted with rage. What’s going on? How could that kid still be alive? She simply couldn’t believe it, and Wan Er’s mocking words drove her mad with fury.

She sneered, "Don’t get cocky. Give it enough time, and he’ll be nothing but ash. In any case, I don’t believe he can pass through the barrier."

Although she didn’t know what was happening inside the tower, she was convinced that there was no way Lin Xuan could pass the first level. His strength was so weak; getting this far was pure luck. But luck alone wouldn’t get him to the second level.

Wan Er snorted coldly in response. "Keep being stubborn. The Young Master will prove you wrong again." With that, she ignored You Ruo, her eyes widening as she stared intently at Lin Xuan’s silhouette. Her eyes shone with anticipation. Maybe the Young Master will perform another miracle this time!

Driven to the brink by fury, You Ruo gritted her teeth. "I’d like to see if that kid can make it to the second level!"

She, too, stared fixedly at the silhouette on the Treasure Tower, as did everyone else, wondering if Lin Xuan could succeed.

Suddenly, Lin Xuan’s silhouette vanished. The crowd was stunned for a moment before You Ruo burst into laughter. "He’s dead! That kid is dead! I told you he couldn’t last! His death was certain!"

Wan Er’s face drained of color. Did Lin Xuan really die?

"No, the Young Master is alive! He’s on the second level!" Wan Er had spotted a new silhouette appearing on the second level—it was Lin Xuan. "The Young Master successfully passed the barrier and reached the second level! This is fantastic!" Wan Er was overjoyed.

"What?" You Ruo was dumbfounded. She had been proven wrong yet again! How could this be?

The rest of the crowd was in an uproar. The members of the Jiuyou Alchemy Alliance and the Fire Dragon Sect looked utterly displeased. Lin Xuan was the first to break through the barrier, which was unimaginable! How on earth did that kid do it?

"It must be an Anomalous Fire," someone speculated. "He must have used an Anomalous Fire to break through the barrier."

The others nodded in agreement. Anomalous Fires were flames of legend. Only a power that terrifying could have allowed Lin Xuan to pass through so quickly. I wonder how far he can get with that Anomalous Fire?

「Eight Desolate Six Harmonies Tower—The Second Level」

Lin Xuan’s figure materialized. He was thrilled. Being the first to reach the second level proved that his Physique had become significantly more formidable. If he continued cultivating like this, his Physique might even reach the invincible Eight-Star level.

There was another reason for his success: Lin Xuan wasn’t suppressed here at all. But everyone else, whether it was Situ Hang or the other Grandmasters, was suppressed. This pressure prevented them from using their true strength. With them weakened and him at his peak, it was only natural for Lin Xuan to surpass them and pass through the barrier smoothly.

After arriving on the second level and taking a moment to adapt, Lin Xuan frowned. This place was not what he had expected. He had assumed the flames on the second level would be even more intense than those on the first, or even those in the barrier, which would have been perfect for tempering his Physique. But upon arrival, he found that wasn’t the case at all.

Instead of searing heat, the air was intensely cold, as if he had stepped into an ancient ice cavern. A gust of wind made Lin Xuan shiver involuntarily. It was a bone-chilling cold.

What’s going on? Isn’t this Fire Dragon Valley? It’s supposed to hold the power of the Fire Dragon, so why is it so cold?

The big black dog spoke up. "Kid, the power of flame isn’t limited to heat. Flames come in many forms. There are scorching flames, cold flames, and even invisible flames. This second level contains one of those cold flames.

"Look closely. It’s a white flame. If I’m not mistaken, it should be the Great Snow Dragon Fire. The defining characteristic of this flame is its cold—a cold that seeps into your very bones. A moment of carelessness, and you’ll be frozen solid. Even if you can withstand the flame, your Spirit Vein could be frozen and damaged. That makes this flame even more terrifying and bizarre.

"Of course, for you, it’s an excellent method for Body Refinement. The golden flames from before tempered your outer Physique. This Great Snow Dragon Fire, however, can temper your internal organs and your Dragon Vein. Your organs, Dragon Vein, and meridians are all part of your Physique as well. You need more than just strong bones and a tough body; your insides must be just as formidable."

"I understand." Hearing the big black dog’s explanation, it all dawned on Lin Xuan. He decided to find a place to continue his cultivation.

Lin Xuan found a quiet spot and began to absorb the white flames. The moment they entered his body, he started to tremble violently. It felt as if he had swallowed an entire iceberg. It was too cold.

CRACKLE!

In an instant, frost coated Lin Xuan’s body, turning him into an ice sculpture. But he wasn’t dead. He was cultivating, absorbing the power of the Great Snow Dragon Fire bit by bit, slowly enhancing his Physique.

Not long after he turned into an ice sculpture, others began to arrive on the second level. The first to charge in was Situ Hang. After rushing in, he roared at the sky. He had finally made it to the second level, and it hadn’t been easy.

Qingyou and the Alliance Leader of the Tianyang Alchemy Alliance rushed in after him. All three were thrilled to reach the second level, but their excitement quickly turned to astonishment. The cold was intense, like stepping into a ten-thousand-year-old ice cavern. They quickly raised their defenses as they scanned their surroundings, searching for any sign of Lin Xuan. However, they couldn’t find him. There was nothing but swirling storms of white flame, making the place look like a world of ice and snow.

"That kid must have already moved on," Situ Hang snorted. He activated his flaming armor and charged forward. This time, he was determined to be the first to reach the third level. He would not be outdone by Lin Xuan again.

Following him, Qingyou and the Alliance Leader of the Tianyang Alchemy Alliance also raised their defenses against the cold flames and hurried onward. Once they had gone, the area fell silent again, and Lin Xuan continued to cultivate in peace.

Over the next few days, more people trickled onto the second level. It seemed the other Grandmasters had also made it through, though they all looked quite disheveled upon arrival. Clearly, the Fire Dragon Barrier had posed a significant threat, but they had overcome it. After a brief recovery, they all hurried away, eager to get to the third level.

According to their calculations, Treasures could only be found on the sixth and eighth levels. The sixth level held Dragon Pearls, and the eighth held the Treasures of the Dragon Race. The other levels were supposedly empty.

This time, however, they were wrong. Every level had a Treasure: the flames themselves. These flames were all meant for tempering one’s Physique. This was the Dragon Race’s Trial Tower. It wasn’t just a test of strength, but also a place to cultivate and improve. It was just that these people hadn’t realized it. Even if they had, they wouldn’t have dared to absorb the flames. Their Physiques were far too weak compared to those of the Dragon Race. Only members of the Dragon Race and Dragon Warriors would dare attempt such a thing.

Lin Xuan’s absorption took longer this time. He spent five full days completing the tempering process, as he had never encountered such cold flames before. However, the results were excellent. Lin Xuan’s Physique had become vastly more formidable. After tempering on the first level, his Physique was equivalent to the mid-Eight-Star stage. Now, it had reached the late-Eight-Star stage.

His strength had undergone an earth-shattering transformation compared to when he first entered the Treasure Tower. Now, an ordinary Eight-Star Grandmaster would be unable to withstand a single blow from him; he could send one flying with a single palm strike.

It was time to move on. Lin Xuan prepared to enter the third level. I wonder what awaits me there? Perhaps the flames on the third level will allow my Physique to improve again and reach a new limit.

During those five days, the others had made significant progress. Situ Hang, Qingyou, and the Alliance Leader of the Tianyang Alchemy Alliance had already entered the fourth level. The other experts had reached the third level. By all accounts, they had left Lin Xuan far behind.

But Lin Xuan was unconcerned. No matter how fast they moved, they would never be able to obtain the true Treasures here. Only a Dragon Warrior could claim them.

With this thought, Lin Xuan’s figure blurred and shot into the distance like a bolt of lightning. He soon reached the end of the second level. Another barrier stood there, but it couldn’t stop him. In an instant, Lin Xuan passed through it and arrived on the third level.

「Outside」

For the past several days, the crowd had been watching intently. They noticed that after Lin Xuan entered the second level, his silhouette had become stationary. For five days, it hadn’t moved at all.

This puzzled many of them. Has that kid run out of power?

You Ruo began to laugh hysterically again. "Hahahaha! I knew it! That kid only got to the second level by dumb luck! Now his luck has run out, and he’s stuck. I knew he couldn’t do it!"

Huo Longer also shook her head. It seemed that reaching the second level with the help of his Anomalous Fire was Lin Xuan’s limit. There was no way he could advance any further.

The others murmured among themselves, all agreeing that Lin Xuan’s journey ended here.