BTTH : From Humble Beginnings to Dou Di

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A loud shout suddenly erupted from Tian Huo Zun Zhe's mouth: "Five Ring Flame Expelling Technique—Form the Array!"

As his voice fell, the five fire spirits beside him shot out at high speed.

They moved in perfect formation, arranging themselves into a five-pointed star and instantly enveloping the surrounding hundred-meter radius in fiery energy!

From afar, Lin Feng's gaze remained locked onto Tian Huo Zun Zhe.

Although he had obtained this fire-controlling technique several years ago, he still wasn't very proficient in using the Five Ring Flame Expelling Technique.

In terms of mastery, he definitely couldn't compare to someone like Tian Huo Zun Zhe, who had studied it for decades—if not centuries.

After all, this control art was comparable to a Heaven Class Dou Technique.

Its complexity was such that even Dou Zun-level experts—known for their precise control over Dou Qi—would need several years or more to truly master it.

Let alone someone at Lin Feng's level.

That's why watching a seasoned expert like Tian Huo Zun Zhe execute it was incredibly beneficial for him.

"Roar!"

Once the five fire spirits stabilized their positions, low, guttural growls erupted from their mouths.

Then, five fire pillars—each glowing in different colors—suddenly blasted out of their jaws.

Each beam shot directly into the body of another fire spirit, forming a closed loop of interconnection.

Once the fire pillars had passed through one another, the five spirits' bodies began to radiate dazzling brilliance.

Beams of light erupted from within them, crossing and interweaving in the sky, forming mystical patterns and lines of energy that traced out the framework of an intricate array.

In mere seconds, a tremendously complex light formation materialized in the sky!

"Separated Flame—Burn the Heavens!"

Tian Huo Zun Zhe then jabbed a finger directly toward Old Chan Chu.

Instantly, an overwhelming five-colored flame surged forth like a ferocious beast.

The searing energy distorted the space around it as it rushed straight at Old Chan Chu!

Witnessing this magnificent display, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of awe in his heart.

Though Tian Huo Zun Zhe had used nothing but Rank 7 Beast Flames this time, under his exquisite control, the resulting power rivaled that of a High-Grade Earth Class Dou Technique.

To achieve this level of power, most of the credit went to Tian Huo Zun Zhe's exceptional command of flame manipulation techniques within the Five Ring Flame Expelling Technique.

He was able to squeeze out every last drop of destructive potential from the Beast Flames!

And for Lin Feng—watching the whole process up close—he gained immense insight from the experience.

Seeing the wave of five-colored fire surging toward him like an apocalyptic storm, Old Chan Chu's expression finally changed.

Even as a Nine-Star Dou Zong, he could feel faint traces of deadly danger hidden within the dazzling flames.

Fortunately, as a peak seventh-tier alchemist, he naturally possessed his own collection of powerful high-grade Dou Techniques.

So this level of attack wasn't enough to truly frighten him.

"High-Grade Earth Class Dou Technique: Nether Flame Severing Slash!"

Suddenly, the long flame blade in his hand burst into blazing red light.

A crimson flame surged up from his skin, flickering into existence all over his body.

At the same time, the ambient Dou Qi in the surrounding heaven and earth began pouring into him as if being drawn by some mysterious force.

With the influx of this vast energy, Old Chan Chu's aura skyrocketed!

A terrifying pressure radiated out from his body like a rising tide.

"Hmm? Something's wrong… this Dou Qi feels… unusual!"

Just as he was activating the Dou Technique, Old Chan Chu—his soul power much stronger than most—finally sensed something amiss.

As he absorbed a large quantity of Dou Qi infused with traces of Glazed Lotus Heart Flame, he noticed it.

Relying on his vast spiritual strength, he could now clearly detect an abnormal, scorching sensation hiding within his body.

Previously, the sensation had been weak—subtle enough to escape his attention—especially while being harassed by Lin Feng and the others.

But now, with more fire-infused Dou Qi being drawn into his body, that strange burning sensation had grown stronger…and it didn't take him long to realize it.

Facing the brilliant flames sweeping toward him, a flicker of fear finally appeared in Old Chan Chu's eyes.

If it were under normal circumstances, he was confident he could swiftly suppress the fire seeds hiding within his body.

But now—he was in the middle of executing a crucial Dou Technique.

And more importantly, his opponent's devastating technique was just about to strike him.

At this deadly moment, he couldn't advance, nor could he retreat.

"Heh… figured it out, didn't you? Too bad—it's already too late."

Seeing the panicked look on Old Chan Chu's face, Lin Feng's lips curled into a faint smile.

With this real battle experience, his understanding of the Grand Profound Flame Control Array had grown even deeper.

At the same time, he finally began to understand why the Dou Sheng who created this technique had been so proud of it.

While the casting conditions for this technique were extremely demanding, its effects… were equally astounding.

Lin Feng softly uttered a single word: "Explode."

As his voice fell, all the tiny fire seeds that had been hidden inside Old Chan Chu's body suddenly detonated almost simultaneously.

"Despicable! You actually used such a vile tactic!"

Old Chan Chu roared furiously, and at that moment, a muffled boom echoed from deep within his body.

However, it was at this critical juncture that his overwhelming soul power showed its full might.

In an instant, he split his vast soul power into two parts:

One part immediately interrupted the Dou Technique he had been condensing and forced a half-formed energy slash out of his flame blade, sending it hurtling toward the brilliant flames sweeping in from ahead.

At the same time, the other half of his soul power urgently mobilized every last bit of Dou Qi in his body to suppress the fire explosions raging inside him.

Though the process sounded complex, with the strength of a peak Mortal Soul Realm cultivator backing him, he completed all of it before Tian Huo Zun Zhe's terrifying flame could reach him.

But just as Old Chan Chu finally unleashed his technique— Tian Huo Zun Zhe's horrifying multicolored flames had already reached him.

"BOOM!!"

A deafening explosion erupted within the massive energy cauldron, shaking the entire space.

The two high-class Dou Techniques collided just a few dozen meters in front of Old Chan Chu—and exploded violently!

The terrifying shockwave shattered the surrounding space like glass, fragments scattering in all directions.

A pitch-black spatial void, several meters in diameter, tore open within the formation.

Brilliant waves of flame surged out wildly in all directions!

Old Chan Chu, caught off guard and unable to muster his Dou Qi in time to defend, was swallowed whole by the oncoming sea of fire.

Immediately afterward, a fierce wave of explosive energy rippled outward from the impact zone—the force of the blast flung Old Chan Chu's charred body like a cannonball, slamming him into the inner wall of the massive energy cauldron!

"Tsk… What a pity. Even with all that, Rank 7 Beast Flames are still a bit too weak. Looks like it wasn't enough to kill him in one shot."

Tian Huo Zun Zhe clicked his tongue in disappointment, shaking his head as he watched Old Chan Chu get blasted away.

"BANG!"

In the blink of an eye, Old Chan Chu—hurled by the explosive force—smashed into the cauldron wall with a thunderous impact.

But Lin Feng had anticipated that the aftershock from those powerful Dou Techniques would inevitably strike the formation walls.

So even before the techniques had clashed, he had already drawn more energy from the magic core to further reinforce the cauldron.

Even so, the impact from Old Chan Chu's body still managed to blast a hole the size of a human head into the cauldron wall!

The brilliant flames that followed didn't stop there.

As they roared forward, Old Chan Chu's robes were reduced to black ash, scattering into the air.

His body, too, was charred—flesh ripped open and scorched. Some areas had already turned pitch-black.

With his clothes burned away, the remaining fire surged forth like a tide.

And with the energy ripple pinning him tightly against the wall of the cauldron, unable to move— Old Chan Chu was roasted into… a pitch-black toad.

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