Walker Of The Worlds

Chapter 3686: Countless Fire Dao Embryos

The Dao Embryo’s function was straightforward, yet powerful in its own way. It could amplify existing flames, driving them to greater intensity. It could also ignite fire upon materials that would normally resist combustion, allowing flame to exist where it otherwise could not.

In the context of forging, this Dao Embryo had clear utility. It could enhance heat, improve efficiency, and expand the range of workable materials.

It was practical.

It was useful.

But it was still not what Lin Mu was seeking.

He observed it for a few moments, analyzing its structure, feeling its resonance. There was no doubt that it could assist in forging, perhaps even significantly.

Yet it lacked something.

It did not align with the level of complexity that the husk required. It was a tool, but not one suited for the task.

Lin Mu exhaled slowly.

”Not this either,” he said.

The fan reacted just as the flower had.

It withdrew, drifting back into the sea of flames. It joined the first Dao Embryo, both of them now waiting in the distance, silent observers to what would come next.

The flames around Lin Mu grew more active.

They surged and churned, as if stirred by an unseen force. The heat intensified, the brightness increasing until the entire space seemed to pulse with energy.

Lin Mu did not move.

He remained seated, his posture steady, his mind calm.

He knew this was only the beginning.

These initial Dao Embryos were merely introductions, simple manifestations meant to test his perception and resolve. The true challenge had not yet revealed itself.

Still, he did not rush.

He allowed the process to unfold at its own pace, trusting in his understanding and his experience. Within the sea of flames, something larger began to take shape. And Lin Mu waited, ready to face whatever came next.

The sea of flames did not remain still after the rejection of the earlier Dao Embryos.

Instead, it grew increasingly active, as if Lin Mu’s continued refusal had stirred something deeper within it. The heat rose further, pressing against his senses with a persistent intensity, while the fire itself seemed to pulse with a rhythm that mirrored a living thing.

One by one, more Fire Dao Embryos began to emerge.

They no longer appeared as simple wisps or modest constructs. Each new manifestation carried greater complexity, greater power, and a clearer sense of identity. The Dao Forge was no longer merely presenting options. It was unveiling its collection.

The first of this new wave took the form of a blazing wheel.

It rotated slowly in the air, its rim composed of flames that burned in alternating shades of gold and crimson. At its center was a dark core, unmoving, anchoring the entire structure.

”The Solar Cycle Flame Wheel Dao Embryo,” Lin Mu said softly.

Its function became clear almost immediately.

It represented cyclic amplification. The flames it governed would grow in intensity with each passing cycle, building momentum until they reached a peak before resetting and beginning again. In prolonged battles or extended forging processes, this Dao Embryo could produce increasingly powerful results.

It was efficient and elegant.

Yet Lin Mu only observed it for a moment before shaking his head. It lacked the raw, all consuming nature he sought.

The wheel drifted away.

Another form emerged.

This one resembled a long spear made entirely of fire. Its tip burned with a piercing white heat, while its shaft flickered between solid and intangible states.

”The Piercing Sunfire Lance Dao Embryo.”

This Dao Embryo specialized in penetration. Its flames could condense into a focused point capable of breaking through defenses that would otherwise resist fire. It was a weapon of precision and force, ideal for piercing through even the toughest materials.

Lin Mu acknowledged its strength, but his gaze remained calm.

It was still not enough.

The lance dissolved back into the surrounding flames.

The third Dao Embryo appeared as a cloak.

It draped itself in the air as though worn by an invisible figure, its surface rippling with layers of fire that flowed like fabric.

”The Ember Veil Mantle Dao Embryo.”

This one focused on protection and concealment. It could cloak its user in flames that both shielded and obscured, reducing incoming damage while masking presence. It was defensive in nature, yet carried a subtle elegance that hinted at strategic depth.

Lin Mu considered it briefly.

Then he dismissed it.

He was not here for defense; he had more than enough already.

The fourth Dao Embryo formed as a pair of wings.

They spread wide, each feather composed of thin strands of flame that shimmered with a reddish gold glow.

”The Phoenix Ascension Wings Dao Embryo.”

This one held the essence of rebirth and mobility. It granted bursts of speed and the ability to recover from damage through fire. Its flames could even rejuvenate the user, restoring vitality in the midst of battle.

Lin Mu’s eyes lingered on it slightly longer.

There was undeniable allure in its ability.

But he still turned away.

The wings folded and vanished.

Next came a heavy, block like structure.

It resembled a forge hammer head, thick and dense, its surface covered in cracks through which molten fire seeped.

”The Molten Core Hammer Dao Embryo.”

This Dao Embryo emphasized brute force. Every strike made with it would carry explosive firepower, capable of shattering both physical and energy based defenses. It was straightforward and destructive.

Lin Mu could see its potential in forging.

Yet it was incomplete.

It lacked the refinement he needed.

It too retreated.

The sixth manifestation appeared as a chain.

Links of fire connected together, each one glowing with a deep orange hue, swaying gently as if moved by an unseen breeze.

”The Binding Inferno Chain Dao Embryo.”

Its ability lay in restraint. It could bind targets, restricting movement while burning them continuously. It excelled in control, allowing its user to dominate the battlefield through restriction and pressure.

Lin Mu barely paused.

He dismissed it immediately.

The seventh Dao Embryo formed as a crown.