In Martial Universe, Signed in at the Start with Yao Lao's Ring

At this moment, upon discovering that his latest sign-in reward was none other than the Dou technique personally created by the Flame Emperor Xiao Yan, Angry Buddha Lotus Flames, even Lin Yan couldn't help but feel an overwhelming surge of excitement.

After all, he was incredibly familiar with this technique.

Though Battle Through the Heavens never explicitly stated its rank, Lin Yan had always been aware that this was one of Xiao Yan's strongest trump cards.

From the moment he learned it, Angry Buddha Lotus Flames played a decisive role in many of Xiao Yan's battles.

Against powerful enemies, just a single blast of this technique was often enough to leave them half-dead.

But the most terrifying aspect was its scalability.

As Xiao Yan collected more Heavenly Flames, the destructive potential of this technique only grew stronger.

And Lin Yan himself also needed to gather multiple Heavenly Flames.

For him, obtaining this technique was a stroke of immense fortune. It fit him perfectly.

Realizing this, Lin Yan couldn't help but laugh in delight.

Lin Dong, noticing the shift from Lin Yan's previously gloomy expression to sheer happiness, was naturally puzzled. Just moments ago, Lin Yan seemed frustrated, why the sudden change?

Unable to contain his curiosity, Lin Dong asked, "What's up, Lin Yan? You're grinning like you just struck gold."

Lin Yan chuckled. "Just thought of something good."

Lin Dong sighed and shook his head.

With that, the Thousand Gold Auction officially began.

Seeing the event finally start, both Lin Yan and Lin Dong put aside their conversation and focused on the auction.

And it must be said, the Thousand Gold Auction truly lived up to its reputation. Compared to the small-scale auctions in Qingyang Town, its grandeur was on an entirely different level.

Whether it was weapons crafted by Symbol Masters, high-grade martial techniques, or rare elixirs. The variety of items was endless.

Of course, this also meant the prices were sky-high.

Previously, Lin Yan had felt that the fifty Yang Yuan Pills he received from Lin Zhentian were a considerable sum.

But now, after seeing the bids at this auction, he realized: Those fifty pills might not even be enough to buy a single decent item here.

Letting out a resigned sigh, he muttered, "Looks like I really need to start refining and selling pills."

As the auction progressed, they continued observing the items presented for bidding.

Eventually, a Essence Grade mental technique appeared for auction.

Lin Dong's eyes lit up upon seeing it, and he turned toward Lin Yan with a hopeful gaze.

Lin Yan, naturally, saw no reason to refuse.

Thus, in the end, Lin Dong successfully obtained the technique for just over ten Yang Yuan Pills.

With that, the auction concluded.

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After receiving their purchases, Lin Yan and Lin Dong left the auction house.

Lin Dong planned to begin training with his newly acquired Essence Grade technique, while Lin Yan intended to start practicing Angry Buddha Lotus Flames.

So, the two returned to the inn, booked separate rooms, and each began their own training.

The moment Lin Yan entered his room, he retrieved the scroll containing the technique.

Strictly speaking, Angry Buddha Lotus Flames never had an official training manual. The system had forcibly compiled one, documenting the exact method and presenting it to Lin Yan.

This technique was exclusively created by Xiao Yan, and only he knew how to execute it.

As for the claim that it was merely an extension of Flame Mantra, that was completely false.

It was true that the technique required Flame Mantra and Heavenly Flames, since the flames had to be fused together while being stabilized with Flame Mantra's unique Qi.

Only then could they merge into the Angry Buddha Lotus Flames.

However, the technique itself was not simply a product of Flame Mantra and Heavenly Flames.

Those were merely ingredients.

The true challenge was figuring out the precise ratio of Qi infusion and flame balance needed to form the final technique.

Without this knowledge, no one could replicate it.

If the flawed assumption that "having the ingredients is enough" were true, then wouldn't Heaven-tier Techniques and Creation-level Martial Arts be easily trainable?

After all, everyone had Yuan Power and limbs, so why couldn't they just create high-level techniques on their own?

Reality obviously didn't work that way.

Even for something as simple as cooking, the right ratio of ingredients was crucial.

Sure, a person could trial and error their way to the perfect recipe through endless attempts.

But if Lin Yan experimented too many times with Angry Buddha Lotus Flames, he'd likely end up blowing himself to pieces.

Thus, when Lin Yan obtained the Heavenly Flames earlier, he refrained from engaging in reckless actions.

"Little friend, what did you obtain this time?"

Yao Lao's voice soon echoed.

By now, Yao Lao had become quite familiar with the phenomenon.

Every time Lin Yan suddenly gained a new technique or martial art out of nowhere, it was always linked to his mysterious "ability". Naturally, Yao Lao had developed a keen interest in what Lin Yan had obtained this time.

"Senior Yao Lao, this martial technique is called Angry Buddha Lotus Flames. It was created by a Dou Emperor from your Dou Qi Continent, a man named Xiao Yan."

Lin Yan did not conceal anything from Yao Lao and directly answered his inquiry.

Yao Lao was momentarily stunned. His curiosity about the scroll grew stronger.

Since he came from the Dou Qi Continent, anything related to a Dou Emperor naturally piqued his interest.

However, he still found himself wondering, "A Dou Di Emperor from which era? I have never heard of such a figure."

Lin Yan chuckled, "Perhaps after you left the Dou Qi Continent?"

Yao Lao sighed with emotion, "Then I truly hope I will have the chance to meet him in the future. During my time, it was widely believed that no one could reach the Dou Di level anymore. If someone managed to ascend to that level in such an era, he must be a peerless genius."

"I wonder which master taught him."

Hearing this, Lin Yan's expression turned a bit odd, but he held back his laughter and simply nodded, "There will be an opportunity."

With that, he quickly turned his attention back to the scroll, carefully studying the cultivation method of Angry Buddha Lotus Flames.

Meanwhile, Yao Lao, after reading the recorded details, could not help but reveal a deep sense of shock in his gaze.

"A technique formed by merging multiple Heavenly Flames? Truly insane…"

His mouth twitched as he openly displayed his astonishment.

In Yao Lao's eyes, this method was nothing short of suicidal. Merging two Heavenly Flames... he wouldn't even dare think about it.

Yet, in the end, he chose to accept it.

After all, the man in question was a Dou Emperor.

Just because he, a mere Dou Venerate, could not accomplish it did not mean a Dou Emperor could not.

Or perhaps, it was precisely because "Xiao Yan" had the courage to attempt such a feat that he became a Dou Di Emperor.

Whereas he, Yao Lao, lacked such courage, and thus remained only a Dou Venerate?

At this realization, Yao Lao let out a bitter chuckle, feeling somewhat humbled.

Lin Yan, on the other hand, quickly began his cultivation according to the recorded method.

To be honest, the difficulty of cultivating this technique was not particularly high.

As long as one knew the precise formula and had absolute control over the Heavenly Flames, it was far easier to master than something like Eight Extremes Collapse.

Thus, after understanding the required balance between the Heavenly Flames and Dou Qi, it took Lin Yan only a short time to successfully merge his Purple Crystal Winged Lion Flame with his Green Lotus Core Flame, forming a small fire lotus with interwoven purple and green flames.

However, this was not the true Angry Buddha Lotus Flames.

A true Angry Buddha Lotus Flames required at least two Heavenly Flames to merge. Lin Yan's current version could only be considered a watered-down variant.

Dissipating the fire lotus, Lin Yan felt unsatisfied. He then borrowed a wisp of Bone Chilling Flame from Yao Lao.

Before long, with an explosion of energy, a complete Angry Buddha Lotus Flames took shape in his palm!

At that moment, Yao Lao was utterly dumbfounded.

Staring blankly at the blue-white lotus of flames before him, he could not speak for a long time. Finally, after remaining in a daze, he muttered: "It actually worked?"

"This… is the Angry Buddha Lotus Flames?"