"However, I have already researched and created a new flame," Tian Chu Zhenren said with a proud expression.

"A new flame?" Ye Tianfan asked in confusion. He hadn't expected his mentor to have such a talent. It seemed true that people couldn't be judged by appearances, just like the sea couldn't be measured by a bucket.

But then, Tian Chu Zhenren chuckled twice and modestly said, "To call it a new flame is merely to recreate a flame based on the characteristics described by our predecessors."

Damn?

This time, Ye Tianfan was truly dumbfounded because he had assumed those flames were merely imagined by predecessors—nothing substantial, no documents left behind, just a name and a brief description of the flame's features. It seemed like they were merely suggesting potential directions for future flames without any further development. Claiming success on such fronts seemed like boasting.

Thus, for Tian Chu Zhenren to recreate a flame imagined by predecessors was genuinely impressive and showed a remarkable talent.

Yet, Tian Chu Zhenren wasn't possessive or secretive about his findings. He shared them with his disciple, Ye Tianfan. Naturally, he wouldn't disclose them to other peaks, but if the Sect Leader inquired, Tian Chu Zhenren was willing to share.

"I have recreated the legendary Fire of the Sun," Tian Chu Zhenren said with a smile.

Fire of the Sun? A flame beyond six thousand degrees? That seemed like the kind of flame produced by continuously heating the Celestial Fire, right?

No, it couldn't be that simple. If it were merely a flame above six thousand degrees, the first and second types would suffice. So, the Fire of the Sun must have special abilities.

"Master! What are the characteristics of the Fire of the Sun?" Ye Tianfan asked, because if the Fire of the Sun indeed had other functions, it meant that other flames potentially had unique features too, maybe even useful ones for himself.

"The Sun is the origin of all life. With the Sun, all things come into being. Thus, my understanding of the Fire of the Sun is a breath of life, so my flame carries healing properties," Tian Chu Zhenren explained.

"Healing?" Ye Tianfan asked, puzzled. Flames over six thousand degrees hot, healing? Healing whom? Just being near such heat could vaporize a person, let alone heal them?

"Yes, healing. But at the moment, the effect isn't optimal. After all, I've only been developing it for a decade or so, and it currently can only heal minor external injuries. Progress has been slow," Tian Chu Zhenren said, extending his right hand.

Ye Tianfan saw a turquoise flame flare up on Tian Chu Zhenren's right hand, giving him a sense of life rather than heat.

"This... what is this?" Ye Tianfan, upon seeing the flame, felt an overwhelming life force emanate from it, yet something seemed to be missing.

"This is the Fire of the Sun - the Flame of Life that I developed. It's on par with the Solar Fire - the Flame of Annihilation used in techniques one and two," Tian Chu Zhenren said with some pride, but then added, "Yet it still can't compare with the Fire of the Sun - the Flame of Annihilation crafted by predecessors, which are already practical in combat. Mine remains theoretical."

"Master, why call it the Fire of the Sun - Flame of Life? This flame seems to be a new flame already," Ye Tianfan questioned, unsure why Tian Chu Zhenren used the prefix Fire of the Sun for this clearly new type of flame.

"This flame emerged from my study of the Fire of the Sun - Flame of Annihilation. Thus, the flame in the secret technique is termed Fire of the Sun - Flame of Annihilation, and this one I developed, which carries the essence of life, is called Fire of the Sun - Flame of Life," Tian Chu Zhenren explained.

Ye Tianfan was astonished to find that such a life-affirming flame could have been derived from the Flame of Annihilation, which negates everything. He couldn't comprehend how Tian Chu Zhenren accomplished this.

Seeing Ye Tianfan's bewildered expression, Tian Chu Zhenren understood his thoughts because he too had been astounded when he derived a life-imbued flame from the Flame of Annihilation. He hadn't anticipated that he could develop a flame with properties so opposite.

"As the saying goes, the extreme of Yin reaches Yang, and the extreme of Yang reaches Yin. Therefore, I developed the opposite of annihilation – a flame of life," Tian Chu Zhenren said calmly to Ye Tianfan, still secretly bewildered himself. Even after a decade, he hadn't fully unraveled how he had created a life-infused flame.

Originally, Tian Chu Zhenren had extracted the gentle and calm Flame of Life from the annihilative and destructive Fire of the Sun in technique one, still called Fire of the Sun back then. And even after consulting with the Sect Leader, the Sect Leader was equally perplexed, unable to explain why it happened.

However, being a master, the Sect Leader quickly came up with an explanation using Tian Chu Zhenren's earlier statement, "The extreme of Yin reaches Yang, and the extreme of Yang reaches Yin," to deflect. Tian Chu Zhenren pretended to understand to avoid appearing foolish and left the Sect Leader's peak.

Seeing Tian Chu Zhenren leave confidently, the Sect Leader felt even more confused, amazed by his junior brother's high level of insight. Not only did he develop a life-rich flame, but he also seemed to understand the superficial justification provided.

Unbeknownst to the Sect Leader, once Tian Chu Zhenren left the peak, his satisfied demeanor immediately returned to one of bewilderment.

Afterward, Tian Chu Zhenren began to research the Sect Leader's words, believing that they carried wisdom due to the Sect Leader's strength. Yet, even after over a decade of contemplation since returning from the Sect Leader's peak, he still had no epiphany.

Stuck at a standstill, unable to comprehend the statement, Tian Chu Zhenren found his progress with the Flame of Life hindered.

Ye Tianfan, upon hearing the statement, nodded in understanding. Growing up amidst informational explosions, he already had a grasp of such concepts.

"No wonder a Flame of Life could be developed from the Flame of Annihilation!"

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