Chapter 48 Another Way to Use the Flame Devouring Technique

Inside the sales office, the looks everyone gave Chu Han changed from disdain to awe.

No one expected this ordinary-looking youth to be a Third-Tier Martial Artist!

Chu Zhan and Zhang Meilan stood to the side, their faces filled with pride.

Soon after, Chu Han's family followed Manager Wang to the VIP Room, where a virtual screen displayed a panoramic model of the Linjiang Community.

The family looked around, and finally, Chu Han pointed at a house and said, "I want this three-bedroom unit; it has north-south ventilation and great lighting."

Manager Wang quickly pulled up the floor plan: "Mr. Chu has great taste! Many people have asked about this unit before. The original price was 10 million, but with the 30% discount, it's 7 million. If you think it's fine, we can sign the contract now."

Chu Han didn't waste words, directly signing the contract and transferring the payment.

Seeing the "Transfer Successful" prompt, Manager Wang quickly smiled and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Chu. You and your family can move in at any time. Our company can help you with the move."

"Then let's make it tomorrow," Chu Han nodded.

Director Ling smiled from the side and said, "Little brother Chu Han, we'll be neighbors from now on. Feel free to find me if you need anything."

He had always wanted to befriend Chu Han, and knowing that Chu Han had bought a place in the Linjiang Community made him very happy.

"Of course. It's all thanks to Director Ling this time; otherwise, my house would probably have fallen through."

Chu Han readily accepted Director Ling's goodwill and expressed his gratitude; after all, it had saved him a lot of time.

Moreover, he would be going to a different city for a martial arts university in the future, while his parents would stay at home.

By maintaining a good relationship with Director Ling, things would be much more convenient for his parents if anything happened.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Director Ling, Chu Han bid him farewell, and the family returned to their current home.

"I never thought I'd be able to live in the Linjiang Community again in this lifetime."

On the way, Chu Zhan kept flipping through the contract, sighing with emotion.

Zhang Meilan said with a smile, "This is all thanks to Xiao Han. We'll be able to live a stable life from now on."

Seeing his parents' smiles, Chu Han felt very gratified.

He continued to grow stronger precisely to see scenes like this.

However, buying a house was only the first step. Next, he had to prepare for the Martial Arts Grand Examination, become even stronger, and completely restore his father's health in the future.

Back at home, the family naturally had a good celebration.

The next morning, Chu Han performed his routine lucky draw.

This time, he drew a bottle containing 10 body tempering pills.

After breakfast, the moving crew from the Linjiang Community arrived downstairs.

Chu Zhan and Zhang Meilan were sentimental and brought along many old items; otherwise, there wouldn't have been much to move this time.

Furthermore, the house in the Linjiang Community was fully renovated, with all kinds of furniture and facilities provided.

Chu Han transferred 1 million to his parents, letting them buy whatever new things they wanted.

He himself went to the Unmanned Martial Arts Hall within the Linjiang Community provided for residents to Cultivate.

With his Martial Artist certification, he could use it for free, which was considered a small benefit of the Linjiang Community.

Also, depending on the Martial Artist Rank, one could use equipment and Cultivation Chambers on different floors of the martial arts hall.

Chu Han arrived at a Cultivation Chamber on the third floor and took out the Martial Skill "Flame Burst Fist" he had obtained from the Martial Arts Association.

"I'll try out this Martial Skill today."

Chu Han flipped open the Flame Burst Fist, browsing through it quickly, and soon absorbed all the information of this Martial Skill into his mind.

The Flame Burst Fist is based on fire attribute Elemental Force. When punching, the Elemental Force must be compressed and condensed onto the fist, then suddenly erupted, creating a high-temperature flame explosion around the fist, combining both impact force and burning damage.

The essence of this Martial Skill lies in its short charging time and fast execution, yet it can still deal explosive damage.

However, this Martial Skill has high requirements for the user's ability to mobilize Elemental Force and also consumes a large amount of it.

Furthermore, rapidly mobilizing fire attribute Elemental Force is quite a burden on the Meridians within the body, so the strengths and weaknesses of this Martial Skill are very apparent.

"The power delivery of this Martial Skill is similar to the Explosive Fist, it just adds the requirement for fire attribute Elemental Force."

Chu Han found that the Flame Burst Fist and Explosive Fist had many similarities, making it even easier to understand.

Soon, he had a thorough understanding of the Elemental Force circulation route and compression techniques of the Flame Burst Fist.

So, he mobilized the pitifully small trace of fire attribute Elemental Force in his body, letting it flow through his Meridians and quickly gather in his right hand.

"Flame Burst Fist!"

Chu Han threw a punch, and a burst of flames suddenly erupted from his fist.

The scorching power roasted the surrounding air, causing it to distort slightly.

But he soon discovered that the flame explosion effect of this punch was not ideal.

The main reason was that the fire attribute Elemental Force in his body was simply too little; he could only barely release a weakened version of the Flame Burst Fist, with power only equivalent to his basic punch.

Yet even this Elemental Force was only there because of the extra fire attribute energy in his body after upgrading his talent.

"It seems this move can only be used in the talent state."

With a thought from Chu Han, a layer of pale black crystal armor suddenly appeared around his body. Dark red patterns flowed slowly on the surface of the armor, and a surge of powerful fire attribute Elemental Force erupted from it.

He channeled the fire attribute Elemental Force from the armor into his Meridians, gathering it in his fist.

"Flame Burst Fist!"

Chu Han threw another punch.

This time, the Flame Burst Fist was full of power!

A violent flame instantly exploded on Chu Han's fist, swallowing a large area of space in front of him. The air began to distort wildly, and the fire attribute Elemental Force shockwave made the entire Cultivation Chamber tremble incessantly.

"Now that's more like it!"

Seeing the terrifying power of the Flame Burst Fist, a smile tugged at the corner of Chu Han's mouth.

With the enhancement of the Lava Crystal Armor, his Flame Burst Fist was even more powerful!

Next, Chu Han immersed himself in Cultivation.

He practiced frantically while maintaining the Lava Crystal Armor state, making his execution of the Flame Burst Fist extremely proficient, soon reaching Major Achievement.

However, continuously using the Flame Burst Fist was also a great drain on him.

After the talent had been active for half an hour, he was forced to deactivate it.

"As expected, the Flame Burst Fist isn't suitable for continuous use; it consumes too much of my energy."

Chu Han retracted the Lava Crystal Armor, a faint scorching sensation still lingering on his fingertips.

"If only I could directly practice a Cultivation Technique."

He thought of the other Cultivation Technique, the "Flame Swallowing Art."

This fire attribute Cultivation Technique could produce fire attribute Elemental Force, but his Dantian couldn't store it. The produced Elemental Force would eventually dissipate, going to waste.

"The Dantian can't store it, but perhaps my physical body can absorb it!"

A thought suddenly flashed through Chu Han's mind.

"My physical strength far exceeds that of an ordinary Martial Artist, and my Meridians are several times tougher. If I guide the fire attribute Elemental Force absorbed by practicing the Flame Swallowing Art directly into the flesh and blood of my entire body, and then perform the Nine Heavens Body Forging Art, wouldn't I be able to use this Elemental Force for Cultivation?"

As soon as this idea popped up, it instantly piqued Chu Han's curiosity.

He immediately sat cross-legged and quickly flipped through the Flame Swallowing Art once more.

Then he began to Cultivate according to the Flame Swallowing Art. After a while, he felt a scorching breath slowly flow into his body and enter his Dantian.

However, his Dantian only served as a transit station for the Elemental Force and did not store it; soon, the Elemental Force dispersed to all parts of his body.

Instantly, his entire body's flesh and bones felt traces of burning pain, but this pain was not very intense for Chu Han.

If anyone else tried to Cultivate without being able to store Elemental Force, it would be extremely dangerous, but Chu Han was already used to this kind of life-risking Cultivation.

Not only did he not stop his Cultivation, but he also accelerated the operation speed of the Cultivation Technique.

For a moment, a vast amount of fire attribute Elemental Force frantically accumulated within his body.

Soon, Chu Han felt his body reach its limit.

So he immediately began to Cultivate according to the posture of the second stage of the Nine Heavens Body Forging Art.

As his posture changed, the Elemental Force began to be absorbed by his body, transforming into nourishment to strengthen his physical form.

"It worked!"