Lin Feng absorbed an unknown amount of purple flames within the Burning Heaven Furnace.
The flames surged like a tide, fire light piercing the sky, instantly raising the surrounding temperature to a terrifying level.
Everyone was terrified.
Not only did Lin Feng not die in the Burning Heaven Furnace, but he had also produced so much Samadhi True Fire.
These flames were enough to kill a Great Sage!
Ji Nanyan's expression changed. Sensing the terror of the Samadhi True Fire, she conjured a defensive talisman the moment the sea of fire surged.
This defensive talisman bore the imprint of a Great Sage level being. As the Saintess of her clan, her safety was of utmost importance.
This defensive talisman was a direct gift from a Great Sage level ancestor of the Ji family.
It was a talisman capable of withstanding a Great Sage's powerful strike, and it was extremely rare. Not only were the materials scarce and expensive, but very few people could even draw such a talisman.
To make matters worse, it was a single-use item, and even their Ji family didn't have many.
Seeing the talisman depleted, Ji Nanyan's heart ached. This was bestowed upon her by a Great Sage level ancestor!
"Lin Feng," Ji Nanyan gnashed her teeth, her molars almost breaking, "Sneaking an attack while this Saintess wasn't paying attention, what kind of skill is that? You despicable scoundrel."
Lin Feng was not surprised that Ji Nanyan could dodge. In the cultivation world, those who lived long all possessed some kind of skill; in fact, the longer they lived, the more methods they had.
However, a talisman that could withstand a Mahayana stage cultivator? Lin Feng chuckled, "The Ji family is so capable, bring out a few more then, let me see the Ji family's foundation."
Ji Nanyan couldn't possibly admit she had no more. With so many people present, she had to put on a show. "What is your strength? You don't deserve for my Ji family to be on high alert."
Ji Nanyan had never imagined her clan would be thrown into chaos by a mere Golden Core stage youth.
It was just a Golden Core cultivator, how could he be so troublesome? While Ji Nanyan was contemplating this, Lin Feng's attack arrived again.
Ji Nanyan's expression turned ugly. She had been chosen as the Saintess since birth, with the entire clan doting on her. When had she ever been so disheveled?
"Aaargh, Lin Feng, I will kill you!" Although Ji Nanyan managed to dodge, the excessive heat left her in a truly disheveled state.
Lin Feng was overjoyed. Ji Nanyan's constant pampering by her clan had led to a severe lack of combat experience. Especially from the perspective of someone who had faced life and death multiple times, her moves were riddled with flaws.
Ji Nanyan grew increasingly frustrated as the fight continued. Even with the aid of the exotic flame, it shouldn't be like this.
How could Lin Feng's aura be so strong? Wait, something was wrong. After a palm strike, Ji Nanyan retreated several steps, her entire being struck with shock. "Mahayana stage? How is this possible?"
Was the advancement from Golden Core to Mahayana so easy to cultivate? Had the time and bottlenecks in between been skipped?
She, as the Saintess, carrying the bloodline of the Ji family's Great Emperor, hadn't achieved the Mahayana stage so easily.
"There's still much you don't know. Take this." Lin Feng pressed his advantage; a powerful sparring partner was a rare find.
The two fought intensely, astonishing the onlookers. They were unaware that Lin Feng's body had been reshaped by Emperor Lin Tian, making him an entirely different person.
They only knew it was like a dream; Lin Feng had broken through from Golden Core to Mahayana.
Were they playing?
Was this like playing house?
With a flick, they could break through at will?
Moreover, how long had it been since Lin Feng broke through to Golden Core? Where was the cultivation and comprehension in between?
Was he truly so innately talented that others couldn't even compare?
Every person present was a proud scion of heaven, yet none could match Lin Feng's breakthrough efficiency.
Could refining in the Burning Heaven Furnace have such a miraculous effect?
Someone's gaze fell upon the Burning Heaven Furnace, but they quickly dismissed the thought. If it were so effective, the Ji family wouldn't be in such a sorry state now.
If Ying Wuqing seemed to be merely watching for amusement, then He Yuning was utterly stunned, her entire being shattered.
What was going on?
She had interacted with Lin Feng for quite some time and knew his strength was average. How could he suddenly become so heaven-defying?
He Yuqing was also somewhat dumbfounded. The abilities Lin Feng displayed this time far exceeded her expectations.
If he could be her little follower, it would be incredibly impressive.
However, it was a pity that due to the existence of the Black Fox King, their He family could not form an alliance with Lin Feng.
As for Duan Liang, his face was beaming with joy. He and Lin Feng shared a relationship of shared honor and disgrace; the stronger Lin Feng became, the stronger he became. He never expected his choice back then to be so correct.
No regrets, hehe, no regrets.
This Daoist's mood had never been this joyful.
Ji Nanyan grew increasingly angry as she fought. After all, the Burning Heaven Furnace originally belonged to the Ji family, and the Samadhi True Fire within also belonged to the Ji family. What made her even more distressed was that this artifact was being used to deal with her.
Who knew the treasure would change hands, making her miserable.
Ji Zhengchun looked extremely anxious. He never expected Ji Nanyan to be at a disadvantage. If Ji Nanyan, the Saintess of the Ji family, were to lose, their Ji family would be doomed.
The Ji family's fortune of so many years, if lost in his hands, how could he face their ancestors!
However, he couldn't intervene in such a battle. His cultivation was insignificant compared to the others present.
Even Duan Liang, that old scoundrel, was stronger than him.
The battle continued. Seeing Ji Nanyan becoming increasingly disheveled, Ji Zhengchun could no longer stand by and left hastily.
Duan Liang saw this and was about to make a move when Ying Wuqing stopped him.
He wanted Lin Feng to resolve everything himself today!
Ji Zhengchun, in a panic, arrived at the study and opened the secret room. This secret room led to the Ji family's forbidden grounds.
Over the years, the Ji family had produced more than just Ji Nanyan as a prodigy; there were still capable individuals, and some were still alive.
There were even those who could hold their own against Ying Wuqing. However, these elders were too old, their vitality waning, and their end was near.
Therefore, they had sealed themselves within coffins, waiting for the day the clan faced trouble, when they could still be of some use.
"Please, Ancestors, come forth."
Ji Zhengchun rushed to the forbidden grounds, using his utmost speed to light the Awakening Incense.
"Please, Ancestors, come forth!"
Ji Zhengchun bowed, and the stone coffins moved. After so many years, only two or three coffins in the forbidden grounds could still move.
"What is it?" The voice was low and hoarse, lacking strength yet filled with killing intent.
Ji Zhengchun's heart tightened. "The Saintess is in danger, and the Burning Heaven Furnace has been stolen."
"Boom," the stone coffin shattered violently.
"Boom," "Boom." The entire forbidden grounds were engulfed in dust.
"What did you say?"
With just a few words, the last remaining ancestor of the Ji family broke out of his coffin.
The Saintess bloodline was the foundation of the Ji family, and the Burning Heaven Furnace was the clan's inheritance.
The several ancestors had no time to concern themselves with Ji Zhengchun. With a mere scan of their divine sense, their eyes widened in fury. "Brat, you have courage!"