The heat engulfed Noah too, flames had appeared around Elder Austin, which were slowly nearing the four of them.
The elder had simply decided to test them!
The three cultivators with a fire aptitude revealed a determined expression as they closed their eyes to focus.
Being chosen for that battle was a great honor, and Elder Austin would probably reward anyone that managed to keep his training area, having the favor of a rank 5 cultivator was something quite valuable.
On the other hand, Noah simply stared at the incoming flames.
He had continuously eaten during the flight, and he had even managed to eat Professor Roy's dantian as the group left the territories of the Utra nation, his body was at its peak form and had also improved slightly.
The sight of the flames didn't force him to turn his gaze away, his icy reptilian eyes weren't bothered by their brilliance.
After all, his were the eyes of a dragon, flames were part of his bloodline now.
Elder Austin's flames neared the four cultivators, increasing the heat that surrounded them.
The four of them began to sweat, and traces of struggle could be seen on the three elders with the fire aptitude.
It wasn't only a matter of enlightenment, the power behind the flames was too strong, they felt as if all the liquids inside their bodies were boiling due to the high temperature.
Noah was sweating and experiencing their same sensations, but they didn't have such a harsh impact on him.
His body expended nourishments at a fast pace to oppose the heat, but their depletion was far lower than the "Breath" contained in the bodies of the three elders.
His body was simply too strong, it needed less energy to do the same work.
Also, Noah absorbed part of the "Breath" contained in the radiance of the flames with every breath, he felt his lungs improving when that energy nourished those organs.
One by one, the elders began to crouch and retreat, unable to sustain the heat of the flames anymore.
The first one to give up was Elder Laurel, quickly followed by Elder Pansy.
Only Elder Jason struggled to remain in his position, but his determination was broken when he opened his eyes to stare at the contender next to him.
He saw Noah coldly staring at the flames while his long black hair fluttered due to the heat waves that they released.
He recognized the emotion hid by his reptilian eyes: There was eagerness, battle intent, and ambition.
Elder Jason tried to look at the flames to see the emotions that their sight would bring to him.
He felt awe, respect, and a deep reverence for the being able to create such a wonder.
In that short exchange of gazes that Noah didn't notice, he understood what he lacked as a cultivator, and something deep inside him changed.
Elder Jason closed his eyes once again and spread his arms while stopping opposing the pressure radiated by the flames.
His body was immediately pushed back, and the heat burned part of his skin, but a smile soon appeared on his face.
Elder Austin dispersed his flames at that moment, Noah had won the competition by a large margin, he was clearly the perfect cultivator for the battle in the harsh environment above the lava lake.
He and Elder Julia turned without saying a word and resumed their flight toward the southern coast, the rest of the group quickly followed them in silence.
Noah ignored the gazes that went on him and was about to resume his flight when Elder Jason arrived next to him and bowed before following the group.
Noah guessed that he was just being respectful and put the matter in the back of his mind as he chased after his companions, he didn't notice that Elder Jason's eyes were now carrying an ambition quite similar to his.
Chapter end
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