The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1873: Chapter 1970: Golden Fire Black Panther

The Demon Beasts that rushed into the array were of varying strengths. Hardly any of them were worth mentioning. They thought they could snatch the Seven Star Stepping Heaven Pill from Fang Lin with their meager skills? It was simply a fanciful dream.

The horde of beasts scattered. Several of the weaker ones were killed on the spot, while the stronger ones gathered in small groups and continued charging towards Fang Lin.

A glimmer flickered in Fang Lin’s eyes. He had just finished refining the Seven Star Stepping Heaven Pill, and these Demon Beasts dared to come and take it. Did they really think Fang Lin was as soft as clay? Or did they believe that because he hadn’t previously dealt them a deadly blow, he had a gentle temperament?

With a mere wave of Fang Lin’s hand, eight Ancient Lamps of Flame God appeared around him. Horrifying Skyfire radiated from where he stood, sweeping in all directions.

In no time, the beasts fell back again and again, unable to resist the Skyfire unleashed by Fang Lin. More accurately, they could not withstand the power of the Ancient Lamps of Flame God.

After all, this was the Flame Emperor’s treasured artifact. Given Fang Lin’s current strength, he could unleash the full power of the Ancient Lamps of Flame God, thus no longer tarnishing the illustrious name of the Flame Emperor from years past.

Beasts plunged into the sea of flames, wailing incessantly. The power of Skyfire was inherently fierce. Even those beasts that could resist flames found themselves overwhelmed by the combined might of the eight Ancient Lamps of Flame God. Those with inferior power stood no chance against the Skyfire.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, numerous charred beast corpses lay all around; some were even incinerated to ashes, leaving nothing but pitiful remnants.

The few beasts fortunate enough to escape the Skyfire were covered in injuries, unrecognizable from their original form.

After breaking free from the Skyfire’s range, the surviving beasts immediately fled without turning back, abandoning any thoughts of contest. They dared not linger, fearing that staying even a moment longer would result in their fiery demise.

Fang Lin hardly made a move, and those formerly aggressive Demon Beasts were already scattered, posing no threat to him whatsoever.

Watching the fleeing beasts, Fang Lin did not pursue them to the end. He had no intention to do so, even if he had the thought. More importantly, Fang Lin felt multiple powerful Demon Qi focusing on him, indicating that several mighty Nine-Transformation Demon Beasts were lurking nearby, eyeing him intently.

Fang Lin wasn’t surprised by this at all. The batch of Seven Star Stepping Heaven Pills he refined was at least of superior quality, perhaps even stepping into the realm of perfect quality. If they couldn’t attract some Nine-Transformation Demon Beasts, Fang Lin would indeed be a failed Pill Sovereign.

Though the Nine-Transformation Demon Beasts were formidable, they were still inadequate to truly challenge Fang Lin. It remained to be seen exactly how capable these hidden creatures were.

Little did they know, those seven Nine-Transformation Demon Beasts witnessed Fang Lin’s display of prowess, sweeping through the demon horde. Realizing Fang Lin was not to be trifled with, they each preferred to watch the lions fight from the hilltop, unwilling to be the first to provoke Fang Lin.

Especially with the eight Ancient Lamps of Flame God swirling around Fang Lin, these Nine-Transformation Demon Beasts grew even more apprehensive. Yet, the allure of the Seven Star Stepping Heaven Pill was too great, compelling each beast to take the risk, unwilling to leave so easily.

Fang Lin stood in place for a moment. Seeing that not a single Nine-Transformation Demon Beast emerged, he felt somewhat disappointed. He guessed his earlier display of dominance might have intimidated the beasts hidden in the shadows. Otherwise, by the beasts’ nature of greed and ferocity, they wouldn’t hide for so long without acting.

"Since you won’t show yourselves, I’ll come find you myself," Fang Lin remarked with a cold laugh. He had no time to drag things out with these beasts, aiming to settle the matter quickly and then find a quiet place to consume the Seven Star Stepping Heaven Pill so he could break through the Heavenly Mandate realm.

As he opened the Heavenly Eye, Fang Lin saw the positions of the hidden Nine-Transformation Demon Beasts. They too sensed the Heavenly Eye’s probing power, their expressions subtly changing.

"Haha, a few tough ones showed up. Let’s start with the easier to deal with," Fang Lin murmured to himself. With a flicker, he vanished from sight.

When he reappeared, he was already behind one of the Nine-Transformation Demon Beasts.

This was a completely black panther. Its body was no different from an ordinary beast, but its Demon Qi was exceptionally dense, with a ball of golden flame swirling around each of its strong claws, giving it an extraordinary presence.

As Fang Lin appeared, the black panther immediately sensed it. With a roar, it swiftly pounced towards Fang Lin, as quick as lightning.

Fang Lin’s reaction was equally swift. With a slight retreat in his step, he threw a punch directly at the black panther’s throat.

The black panther sensed danger, forcefully halting its movement. The golden flames on its claws exploded, enveloping Fang Lin in golden fire.

The black panther moved to a distant spot, its cold eyes fixed on Fang Lin’s silhouette amidst the golden flames. This was its innate beast fire, exceptionally formidable, with few Human Warriors able to resist it.

However, the golden flames dissipated quickly, absorbed into the Ancient Lamp of Flame God. Fang Lin stood there unharmed, expressionless.

"You dare flaunt such flames before me?" Fang Lin sneered. The Ancient Lamp of Flame God unleashed infinite Skyfire, sweeping towards the black panther.

The black panther was startled, recalling the scene of the beasts burning under the Skyfire. Although it was a Nine-Transformation Demon Beast, it dared not directly face the Skyfire.

The panther retreated rapidly; the Skyfire couldn’t catch up to it. Clearly, the black panther’s speed was astonishing.

Fang Lin wasn’t in a hurry; the Skyfire continued to chase the black panther. He intended to see how long it could evade.

Sure enough, the black panther seemed to realize that merely dodging the Skyfire was futile. It spat out golden flames, enveloping itself in the midst.

ROAR!!!

In the next instant, the black panther, covered in golden fire, vanished and suddenly appeared behind Fang Lin. Its claws capable of tearing through the bodies of Immortal beings struck fiercely at Fang Lin’s back, seemingly intent on ripping his heart out alive.

The strike was powerful, the golden flames unleashed their might. Fang Lin felt a sting in his back, as if his flesh was being torn open.

The black panther let out a sinister laugh, but before it could fully stretch that grin, it froze.