174: Like adding wings to a tiger

Outside the Alchemy Department, many students were still gathered in the square, their gaze fixed on the sealed secret chamber.

They could initially still feel the heart-pounding fluctuations of Cold Flame.

But as time went on, the violent aura gradually subsided, replaced by a restrained and profound energy.

"The elders are out!"

Someone exclaimed in a low voice.

Mo Xuan, Ice Red, Li Changhai, and Huang Dashan walked out of the secret chamber one after another, their expressions calm, even with a hint of ease.

However, Jiang Donghua's figure was nowhere to be seen.

"Where is Senior Brother Jiang?"

A student couldn't help but whisper.

"Looking at the elders' expressions, no accident should have occurred."

Another person analyzed in a low voice.

"Nonsense! If something really happened, could the elders still be so calm?"

The person next to him rolled his eyes.

Everyone looked at each other, and then a shocking thought emerged in their minds.

"Could it be that Senior Brother Jiang really swallowed that sixth grade beast fire?!"

That was a terrifying energy comparable to a Dou Huang expert!

For a time, the atmosphere of the entire Alchemy Department became subtle.

"A sixth grade beast fire in the hands of an Alchemist is a divine weapon!"

Someone murmured, his eyes full of envy.

"My old ancestor barely managed to subdue a fifth-grade Beast Fire, but Senior Brother Jiang actually...?"

Another person smiled wryly and shook his head, his tone containing both admiration and a hint of bitterness.

"Now, Senior Brother Jiang is probably going to firmly secure his position as the number one person in the Alchemy Department."

Everyone discussed animatedly, but inside the secret chamber, Jiang Donghua was completely unaware of the outside commotion.

He was currently immersed in the critical stage of refining the Beast Fire, his Dou Qi gradually merging with the Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire, and with every breath, that power became more docile.

"Soon..."

His lips curved slightly, and a hint of fervor flashed in his eyes.

"Once I completely refine it, I want to see who in this Alchemy Department can stop me!"

Jiang Donghua looked inward at his dantian, only to see the center of his Dou Crystal.

The cluster of azure Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire burned quietly, and around it, nine sharp ice thorns extended, looking as ferocious and bizarre as a sea urchin.

"This thing is really evil."

It clearly emitted a bone-chilling cold, but once approached, it faintly revealed a violent heat, as if ice and fire were silently fighting, yet bizarrely merging into one.

"Heh, interesting."

A hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

If he used this flame against an enemy, the enemy probably wouldn't even know how he died. One second he would think it was extreme cold freezing him, the next second he would be instantly incinerated by the violent flame power!

Coupled with the precise control of the Fire Control Technique, this Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire would definitely become one of his most insidious killing moves.

"Although Mo Xuan that old fellow was a bit of a trickster, he really gave me a good thing this time."

His lips curved slightly, and he silently gave credit to his master who always liked to put on an unfathomable appearance.

He stared at the flame, his gaze gradually becoming sharp.

"Now is not the time to be complacent; I must quickly familiarize myself with its characteristics, otherwise, if I'm not careful, it might be me who suffers the backlash."

Thinking of this, he no longer delayed, his mind sinking into the Dou Crystal, and he began to try to manipulate the azure flame, exploring its limits little by little.

"Since I got a good deal, I must use it to its fullest!"

A few hours later, Jiang Donghua suddenly opened his eyes, and an eerie azure fire glow flashed in his pupils. He slowly raised his right hand, and with a slight thought,

"Whoosh!"

A cluster of azure flames danced in his palm like a living creature, sometimes transforming into a swimming fish, sometimes solidifying into a flood dragon, changing its form at will.

The most magical thing was that this terrifying flame, capable of melting metal, was now as docile as a pet, not even scorching the fine hairs on his palm in the slightest.

"It's done!"

Jiang Donghua's eyes blazed with brilliance, and with a flick of his wrist, the azure flame instantly spread throughout his body.

From a distance, his entire being seemed to be enveloped in a layer of dreamlike blue flames, like a fire monarch emerging from the deep sea. Even more astonishingly, this fiery coat could flicker with the rhythm of his breathing, as if it had a life of its own.

"Recede!"

With a soft cry, the sky full of blue flames, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, all disappeared into his body in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Donghua stretched his muscles and bones with satisfaction, feeling the Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire within him as if it were an extension of his arm, and a proud curve involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"The realm of Fire Control has finally been reached!"

He suddenly punched the ground, and azure flames erupted along with the punch.

Strangely, the ground covered by the flames neither froze nor charred, but presented a peculiar crystallized state.

This was the most terrifying characteristic of the Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire.

Extreme cold and extreme heat acting simultaneously.

"Master was right; this Beast Fire indeed becomes smoother with more use."

Jiang Donghua muttered to himself.

Jiang Donghua walked out of the secret chamber with a hearty laugh, a faint wisp of azure fire glow lingering around him for a fleeting moment. His gaze was like a torch, his aura restrained, yet he gave off a profound sense of oppression.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Jiang, on successfully refining the sixth grade beast fire!"

"Senior Brother is indeed a genius, able to subdue even the Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire!"

"From now on, the Alchemy Department will probably be led by Senior Brother Jiang!"

The students in the hall came forward to congratulate him one after another, their tones containing both envy and awe.

Their gazes towards Jiang Donghua were even more fervent than before, even carrying a hint of fear.

After all, someone who could devour a sixth grade beast fire was no ordinary person!

Jiang Donghua smiled faintly, waved his hand casually, and nodded in response one by one, his movements calm and unhurried, yet everyone involuntarily held their breath, afraid of disturbing him.

"You junior brothers and sisters are too polite; it was just good luck."

His tone was gentle, but a hint of arrogance flashed in his eyes.

Good luck?

Who would believe that!

That was a sixth grade beast fire; a slight carelessness could lead to being incinerated into ashes by its backlash!

Everyone sighed inwardly, but no one dared to question him.

They knew very well that from this day forward, Jiang Donghua's position in the Alchemy Department would be unshakeable!

Jiang Donghua did not stay long in the Alchemy Department. After briefly dealing with everyone's congratulations, he headed straight for the mountain range outside the academy, with faint azure fire glows circulating around him.

"Although the sixth grade beast fire is strong, it still needs practical combat to integrate."

He murmured in a low voice, battle intent rising in his eyes.

"Finding a Dou Ling Level demonic beast to test it out is just right!"

If he were to spar with someone in the academy's arena, with the domineering power of the Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire, a slight mistake could incinerate his opponent into icy ashes.

He didn't want to be punished by the elders for accidentally killing someone.

The depths of the mountain range were the real proving ground!

In the Alchemy Department hall, everyone watched Jiang Donghua's departing back, their expressions varied.

"Is Senior Brother Jiang going to the mountain range for trial? He just refined the Beast Fire and dares to challenge a Dou Ling Level demonic beast alone; he's truly crazy!"

Someone exclaimed in astonishment.

"Heh, he has the capital to be arrogant! If it were you, would you dare to touch a sixth grade beast fire? You'd probably be frozen into ice dregs and then burned to ashes just by getting close!"

Another person sneered.

"Sigh, comparing oneself to others is infuriating!"

Someone shook their head and sighed.

"We are still worrying about second-grade medicinal pills, but Senior Brother Jiang can already directly contend with a Dou Ling!"

On the outskirts of the mountain range, Jiang Donghua stood atop a steep cliff, overlooking the dense forest below.