Super Strong Little Divine Farmer

The mountains of Mount Everest are a land of extreme cold, and according to Xiao Shuai, it is only in such an environment that the fusion of the Spiritual Fire can be completed.

Through fusion and upgrading, the Spiritual Fire can increase one's power by a level, but the process is extremely dangerous, and a single lapse in concentration could lead to self-immolation.

Lin Chen did not climb to the summit of Mount Everest like the others; instead, he found an ice cave halfway up the mountain.

This ice cave was very spacious, and it was situated midway up the cliff, making it impossible for anyone to enter by accident.

After setting up the ice cave, Lin Chen smiled and asked, "Is it ready now?"

Xiao Shuai shook his head and looked up at the sky: "Wait a bit longer, 2 a.m. is the coldest time of the day, and that is the best time for you to fuse the Spiritual Fire."

Lin Chen nodded and sat cross-legged on a block of ice, entering a state of meditation.

What he needed to do now was to adjust his physical state to its optimal condition.

According to Xiao Shuai, the fusion of the Spiritual Fire requires one to endure not only excruciating physical pain but also challenges of the spirit, willpower, and even physical strength.

The fusion of the Spiritual Fire has a failure rate—as high as fifty percent, even for a third-level Spiritual Fire.

This probability is already very terrifying, as any problem with Lin Chen's body could lead to extremely serious consequences.

For the fusion of the Spiritual Fire can only lead to one of two outcomes: success, or being burned to ashes.

The night sky over Mount Everest was silent and vast.

Especially at night, the howling cold winds raced across the mountains. Even if an ordinary person were dressed in a thick, special-material mountaineering suit in such conditions, they'd still be shivering uncontrollably, but Lin Chen, wearing only a thin training outfit, was unaffected by the extreme cold.

At some point, the sky began to fill with falling snowflakes, and it was then that Xiao Shuai suddenly reminded, "Lin Chen, it's about time; get ready."

Lin Chen nodded, looking at the pitch-black sky outside the cave, extending his hand as snowflakes quickly covered it.

"Let's begin."

The snowflakes on Lin Chen's hand quickly melted into water upon contact with him.

Lin Chen took a deep breath and returned to the ice cave to sit cross-legged once more.

"Master, this is your first time fusing the Spiritual Fire. You must maintain your focus and rely entirely on yourself throughout the process..."

Lin Chen nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

"Master, I warn you again, the fusion of the Spiritual Fire is highly dangerous. Although it can boost your strength significantly in a short period, the failure rate is astounding. Many powerful beings have fallen due to failed fusions in various realms, so you must be mentally prepared," Xiao Shuai said solemnly.

Lin Chen's eyes carried a trace of seriousness: "Is this the inevitable path to becoming a strong warrior?"

Xiao Shuai nodded: "There are many ways to cultivate in martial arts, but the fusion of the Spiritual Fire is universally recognized as the most effective. It can double your combat strength. A Demigod Realm expert with a third-level Spiritual Fire might even defeat a second-level Spiritual Fire God Realm expert. This shows its power and explains why so many people pursue it despite the danger."

"In that case, it is enough. I will succeed," Lin Chen said confidently.

Lin Chen knew that the enemies he'd face in the future would be even stronger.

Especially today, during the battle with Yuan Tiangang, as the opponent's Divine Sense was already so powerful. If it were the actual body, Lin Chen might not have stood a chance.

Thus, saving Xiao Hua was his only choice.

"Lin Chen, I hope you succeed. The success rate of fusing a third-level Spiritual Fire is fifty percent. I believe you can do it." With that, Xiao Shuai fell silent.

A fifty percent failure rate is terrifying, but becoming strong is never that simple; it is a trial he must face.

The snow was exceptionally heavy today, the cold wind howled, and heavy snow swirled around the ice mountain.

Occasionally, there were rumbling sounds, produced by the snow collapsing the ice mountain.

All through the night, the ice cave was quiet, as waves of formidable energy surged from within.

As the energy flowed in, the ice cave gradually began to melt.

However, the dripping meltwater formed ice beads as soon as they fell.

At that moment, a violent tremor shook the ice cave, and a thundering roar suddenly erupted within.

With that roar, the entire ice mountain rumbled, and the ice and snow on the mountain poured down like a rushing sea.

Crack!

The solid ice cave began to develop cracks, ready to collapse at any moment.

Within the ice cave, purple flames interwove with blue and white flames, continuously scorching the mountain cave that had been sealed in ice for millennia.

At that moment, Lin Chen's clothes had burned away entirely, leaving his body covered in blood, his face almost devoid of color, pale as paper.

That twisted face looked exceptionally ferocious, with streaks of crimson blood seeping from the corners of his mouth.

"Master, give up. There's still time to stop," Xiao Shuai urged anxiously.

"No, I won't give up. I can do this."

Lin Chen's face contorted, and his fingertips had sunk deep into his flesh. The blood he had just shed had already clotted on the ground.

In an instant, the purple blaze and the heart-burning True Fire fused into one.

Lin Chen felt excruciating pain flare from every inch of skin and every cell of his body.

At this moment, Lin Chen was like a man of fire, rapidly being consumed.

Lin Chen clenched his teeth tightly, maintaining clarity throughout.

He knew he had to persevere, for even a moment of laxity would see him reduced to ashes by the two interwoven Spiritual Fires.

Although Xiao Shuai was anxious, it was utterly powerless to help.

The fusion of the Spiritual Fire relies solely on one's perseverance; even a sliver of distraction would see one burned to ash by the flames.

At a critical moment, the Five-colored Lotus in Lin Chen's body suddenly bloomed brightly.

The flower opened its leaves, and a terrifying suction instantly devoured the two clusters of flames.

As the two clusters of flames were absorbed, Lin Chen's condition began to improve. His eyes focused, and streams of Qi wrapped around the two clusters of flames instantly.

"Merge for me!"

With a roar from Lin Chen, a cluster of four-colored flames slowly emerged in his Sea of Consciousness.

This flame was ultimately integrated into the Five-colored Lotus, becoming a massive flower with a purple center and gold, white, and blue flames encircling it.

Gazing at the resplendent flame, a smile appeared on Lin Chen's lips, but he blacked out directly.

...

In the morning, a ray of sunlight warmed his body.

Upon opening his eyes, Lin Chen's injuries had already been healed by the Light of Life, and even the color had returned to his face.

After Lin Chen fainted, Xiao Shuai had contacted Duo Luo, who took Lin Chen down the mountain and checked him into a local clinic.

Lin Chen immersed his mind into his body, and seeing the radiant four-colored flame in his Qi Sea, he was immediately overjoyed—he had succeeded.