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Chapter 119: Elder Brother, What Are You Thinking?!

"Elder Brother, how did it go?"

Outside the secret chamber, Li Ming, who had been waiting there, took two steps forward and asked.

"It's resolved now," Li Xun replied.

"What about the child?"

Li Ming glanced at the now-closed chamber doors, curiosity in his tone.

In his view, since his Elder Brother had managed to convince their parents, shouldn't they have come out together? Why was his brother the only one stepping out now?

Could it be that their parents were planning one final attempt?

That child's injuries were far beyond what the Li Family's resources could heal. Even the Profound Sun Sect might not be able to do it.

At the very least, only a power like the Great Zhou Empire would stand a chance, and even then, it was just a slim possibility.

Moreover, the cost of saving the child would be enormous, and they'd have to face the wrath of the terrifying forces behind that child. No matter how one looked at it, it was a losing proposition.

Because of this, Li Ming had opposed their parents' efforts to save the child from the beginning.

"He just took a pill and hasn't woken up yet. Father and Mother are watching over him. Once his condition stabilizes, they'll probably come out," Li Xun said casually as he turned and headed toward his quarters.

"Took a pill and hasn't woken up…?!"

Li Ming's body stiffened, and he stared at Li Xun's retreating figure with a peculiar expression. He blurted out, "Elder Brother, did you save that child?"

"Yes," Li Xun replied without stopping.

"Elder Brother, what are you thinking?!"

Li Ming let out a wail of despair. "What you've done will bring great trouble to the Li Family in the future!"

At that moment, Li Ming felt as though his heart had turned to ice. He had sent word to his Elder Brother to return, intending for him to talk their parents out of it. But now…

His Elder Brother had indeed been effective—

He'd resolved the matter instantly by saving the child outright.

"You're wrong," Li Xun said calmly. "What I did today hasn't planted trouble for the Li Family; it has paved a road to greatness for us!"

"When I'm not here in the future, take good care of that child."

By the time his words reached Li Ming, Li Xun's figure had already disappeared into the distance.

Hearing his brother's parting words, Li Ming stood there in a daze.

He glanced in the direction Li Xun had gone, then back at the closed chamber doors behind him. His face showed a mix of confusion and struggle. He couldn't understand why his Elder Brother held such high expectations for that child.

Could it be that the child would achieve great things in the future?

After returning to his room, Li Xun bathed with the assistance of four maids. He then sat cross-legged on his bed and said in his mind, "System, claim the Scarlet Flame Divine Body!"

As soon as the words fell—

Boom!

An immeasurable divine radiance burst out from within Li Xun.

He let out a muffled groan as his entire being transformed into a blazing sun. Intense heat spread out wildly in all directions.

Every drop of blood in his body seemed to ignite, releasing boundless energy. The surrounding buildings began to catch fire rapidly from the sheer heat.

"What's happening?!"

Members of the Li Family quickly noticed that something was amiss.

A group of guards and servants rushed over, gathering outside Li Xun's quarters. As they gazed upon the scene before them, their eyes filled with shock.

They saw that Li Xun's quarters had been completely engulfed in a crimson flame. This fire was far deeper in color than ordinary flames and exuded an extraordinary aura.

Even standing a hundred meters away, the intense heat left the onlookers feeling as though they were being scorched.

"What's going on here?"

Chen Bo approached from a distance. Though his body was hunched with age, his sharp eyes struck fear into everyone present. None dared meet his gaze as he scanned the servants one by one.

Then, after glancing at Li Xun's flame-engulfed quarters, he coldly said, "No one is to breathe a word of what happened here today. If I hear so much as a whisper, none of you will live!"

"Understood!"

The group of servants, trembling with fear, nodded repeatedly.

"All of you, leave now."

Chen Bo waved his hand, and everyone quickly turned to leave as if granted a reprieve from execution.

"Young Master, you've only just returned, and you've already given this old man a problem to solve," Chen Bo muttered helplessly as he looked at the raging flames.

With his sharp perception, it wasn't hard to tell that this wasn't a simple training phenomenon. It more closely resembled the manifestation of a unique physique.

Normally, special physiques appear at birth, but exceptions exist. Certain rare heavenly treasures, when consumed, can also grant someone a powerful and unique physique.

Clearly, in Chen Bo's eyes, Li Xun had just obtained such a blessing.

If word of this event spread, it might be fine within Profound Sun Sect's territory. But in the eyes of rival sects, Li Xun could become a target, seen as both a threat and an opportunity.

Of course, Chen Bo's assessment didn't account for what had occurred in the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm. If he knew, he might have been more at ease.

Currently, within the Great Zhou Empire's domain, there were few sects bold enough to openly make a move against Li Xun.

Inside the sea of fire, Li Xun sat cross-legged. His entire body glowed red, and the blood flowing through his veins felt like molten lava, continuously scorching his flesh.

Even his bones crackled under the heat, emitting sharp, popping sounds.

As the flames burned away impurities in his body, his entire being underwent a profound transformation. Every second brought astonishing changes.

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10 Days Later

Deep within the Li Family's estate:

Boom!

With a deafening roar, the heavens seemed to tremble. Li Xun sat cross-legged, emanating waves of crimson blood energy that swept outward, dominating the area with an overwhelming force.

The blood-red aura carried a destructive power, capable of incinerating all in its path. Everyone in the Li Family trembled with fear, as though calamity had descended.

At the critical moment, a towering figure appeared, standing in front of Li Xun's quarters and blocking the energy from spreading further.

Gradually, the crimson aura receded, revealing a tall, slender figure within. Li Xun stood amidst the ruins, his body radiant and flawless. His long black hair flowed wildly, and his deep eyes shimmered with the destruction of stars—a sight both majestic and terrifying.

"So, this is the Scarlet Flame Divine Body?"

Standing atop the wreckage, Li Xun gazed at his glowing, crystalline body and murmured to himself.

He felt an endless surge of power within him. One punch seemed capable of shattering the void. His strength had increased by nearly 50%.

With this newfound Scarlet Flame Divine Body, Li Xun realized that the secret technique Heavenly Mind Transformation, which he had previously acquired, could now be sustained for over a day at full power—far exceeding its previous limitations.

"Seems I've also gained a flame…"

Li Xun extended his hand, revealing a crimson flame dancing in his palm. Its intense heat was terrifying to others but felt completely natural to him.

"This must be a type of innate divine technique," he said with a chuckle, retracting the flame. Experimenting could wait—he'd find a suitable opponent to test its full power later.

As Li Xun entertained these thoughts, a soft, childlike voice called out from nearby.

"Elder Brother is awake!"

"Hmm?"

Hearing the voice, Li Xun didn't turn around immediately. Instead, he rummaged through his storage ring, retrieved a set of clothes, and dressed himself.

Only then did he turn to face the voice.

Not far away, Li Wuyou stood with a smile, accompanied by Li Ming, who was holding the hand of a child.

The child, with a delicate, doll-like face and eyes as clear as black gemstones, was curiously studying Li Xun.

"This little one is awake too?"

Li Xun approached, gently ruffling the child's hair as he spoke with a smile.

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