Four Directions Pavilion Assembly (Ten Thousand Words)
"Three Star Dou Zong." Xiao Yan clenched his fist, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes. Even with the help of Pills, to advance from Eight Star Dou Huang to Three Star Dou Zong in just three months was an incredible speed!
Refining a Strange Flame doesn't directly increase cultivation, but if one can enter a state of enlightenment during the process, or absorb the energy from the Strange Flame Space, it's possible to boost one's cultivation!
This time, although Xiao Yan didn't enter the profound state of enlightenment like when he refined the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame and the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, the Strange Flame Space of the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame brought him an unexpected surprise.
Because he refined the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame, he also absorbed some of its power into his body. Through the special power of the Fallen Heart Flame, it was quickly purified, allowing Xiao Yan to advance one star in just one month, and then another, reaching the level of a Three Star Dou Zong!
If Xiao Yan had another month, he might even reach Four Star! "Hmm? The *Burning Technique has evolved? Heaven Rank Intermediate?!" Xiao Yan was stunned. The Burning Technique* had actually evolved?!
As the owner of the *Burning Technique*, Xiao Yan was somewhat bewildered.
This was clearly beyond Xiao Yan's expectations! "What did I underestimate?"
Xiao Yan had calculated that, theoretically, fusing with the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame, ranked twelfth, shouldn't have been enough to evolve the *Burning Technique*. It should have still been lacking.
Xiao Yan's *Burning Technique* evolved to Heaven Rank Low-Level after absorbing Han Feng's Sea Heart Flame, which was three years ago. Since then, Xiao Yan had also fused with other Strange Flames.
The Netherworld Poison Flame, ranked twentieth, the Wind Fury Dragon Flame, ranked eighteenth, and the newly fused Nine Dragons Thunder Flame, ranked twelfth.
But according to Xiao Yan's calculations, these three Strange Flames were ranked relatively low. Even though the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame was second only to the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, it shouldn't have been enough to evolve the *Burning Technique* to Heaven Rank Intermediate, especially since the Netherworld Poison Flame had merged with the Little Fairy Doctor's Poison Pill.
"Could it be that after the *Burning Technique* evolves, even if the Strange Flame leaves the body, it won't downgrade, only the quality of Dou Qi will decrease?" Xiao Yan muttered to himself. He guessed that once the Cultivation Method evolved, it wouldn't regress just because the Strange Flame wasn't in the Soul Collection; the experience bar was still there.
"That's not right either. Even so, it should still be a bit short of reaching Heaven Rank Intermediate... What else did I underestimate?"
At this moment, Xiao Yan glanced to the side and saw a small cat comfortably lying in the magma, its black tail exposed. Its four small paws were paddling in the magma, happily swimming as if it were a pool rather than a Sea of Fire.
Xiao Yan discovered the culprit! "That's right, Mao Wu has evolved to Earth Sub-Flame!" Xiao Yan suddenly realized. How could he have forgotten about this guy!
Xiao Yan initially refined the Void Swallowing Flame Sub-fire, but at that time, Mao Wu was a newborn Strange Flame, even weaker than the Heavenly Flame Venerable's Fallen Heart Flame. After refining it, the *Burning Technique* only reached the Mystic Rank, still incredibly weak.
This made him overlook the fact that even a Sub-Flame was still the Void Swallowing Flame's Sub-flame, ranked second overall. If it were in its mature stage, it would definitely be a huge boost to the *Burning Technique*.
In the Youdu Venerable's legacy remains, Mao Wu evolved to Earth Sub-Flame, which increased the *Burning Technique's* 'experience points'! That's why fusing with the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame now evolved it to Heaven Rank Intermediate!
"If Mao Wu evolves to Heaven Sub-Flame, second only to the main body!!" Xiao Yan swallowed. Earth Sub-Flame was equivalent to a lower-ranked Strange Flame, but if it were Heaven Sub-Flame, wouldn't it be in the top ten? If he were fortunate enough to refine the Three Thousand Yan Flame, and Mao Wu evolved to Heaven Sub-Flame, would he have a chance to reach Heaven Rank High-Level!
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up. As expected of the Void Swallowing Flame, ranked second overall. Even its Sub-Flame possessed such terrifying power!
However, Xiao Yan soon became somewhat disheartened. After devouring so much Strange Flame energy, Mao Wu still showed no signs of evolving. It seemed that getting it to grow wouldn't be much easier than reaching the Heaven Realm Soul himself.
"Mao Wu, let's go, time to go home." Xiao Yan shouted.
Meow~o(=∩ω∩=)m!
Upon hearing this, Mao Wu's ears perked up, its tail wagged, and with a cat-like step, it stepped into the void. Space instantly ignited with a ball of Black Flame, and it plunged into the Black Flame, returning to the Soul Collection. As the first resident, it wanted to see if the newcomer was comfortable with what it was eating.
After leaving Flame Valley, Xiao Yan saw the Second Elder and Third Elder, two white-haired old men with flattering smiles, waiting foolishly for Xiao Yan.
"Xiao Yan Master, congratulations on your exit."
"Xiao Yan Master is indeed a dragon among men. To enter the Three Star Dou Zong in just three months is truly heroic and genius!"
Hearing these two old men's flattery, Xiao Yan shuddered, goosebumps rising.
He naturally guessed the reason for this. First, his strength was strong enough, able to fight the Second Elder to a standstill. Second, it was naturally due to the relationship between the Burning Flame Old Ancestor and the Xiao Xuan Old Ancestor.
"Alright, alright, you two Elders, Xiao doesn't hold those small matters in my heart. You really don't need to be like this, it's a bit unsettling." Xiao Yan waved his hand directly, his face full of rejection.
If it were beauties, it would be fine, but Xiao Yan really couldn't handle two old men! The Second Elder and Third Elder nodded with smiles. The Second Elder said, "Now that Xiao Yan Master has left seclusion, I wonder what your plans are. If you want to travel, we two old men are familiar with this area and can guide Xiao Yan Master."
Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No need, I've been cultivating for quite some time, and it's time to return to the Flame Alliance. I wonder where Valley Master Tang is; I'll say goodbye to him."
"Valley Master is in the main hall, Master, this way please." The Third Elder said with a smile.
Soon, Xiao Yan arrived at the main hall. At this time, Tang Zhen was dealing with some daily documents. After all, as the Valley Master, Burning Flame Valley had all sorts of affairs to arrange, such as which forces to entrust with the Space Wormhole belonging to Burning Flame Valley.
"Xiao Yan, you've finally left seclusion. Three Star Dou Zong, to improve so much in just three months is truly enviable." Tang Zhen said with a smile, slowly walking to Xiao Yan. Although Three Star Dou Zong wasn't much, this was Xiao Yan after all, and his methods were truly astonishing.
"Valley Master Tang is joking, I'm just relying on the benefits of Pills." Xiao Yan shook his head modestly.
"Not at all, you refined those Pills yourself. Speaking of which, I'm also an Alchemist, but unfortunately, my talent isn't good. You truly make people envious." Tang Zhen laughed heartily.
"Xiao Yan came this time to say goodbye to Valley Master Tang. It's time for me to return to the Flame Alliance." Xiao Yan didn't stand on ceremony and said directly.
"Is that so? Then alright. If you need any help, feel free to come to Burning Flame Valley. Burning Flame Valley will always be your friend." Tang Zhen extended his hand, shook hands with Xiao Yan, and said.
"Then Xiao Yan thanks you. Everyone, I apologize for any offense I caused upon my arrival. We'll meet again someday." After Xiao Yan finished speaking, he stepped into the void and instantly disappeared. This feeling of stepping on the void and borrowing the power of space was extremely satisfying.
At this moment, an old man wearing a fire cloud robe slowly appeared beside Tang Zhen and said in a deep voice, "The fact that he can gain the Old Ancestor's approval is definitely not just because he is a descendant of Xiao Xuan."
Hearing this, Tang Zhen nodded heavily and said, "Flame Cloud Old Ancestor is perceptive. I understand what to do."
Tang Zhen looked at an Elder named Red Fire below the main hall and said, "Isn't Liu Qing, the current head of the Liu Family in Heaven Yellow City, a former schoolmate of Xiao Yan, with some friendship between them?"
Hearing this, Fire Elder frowned and said, "I'm not too sure about that, but the Liu Family and the Cheng Family have been competing for the management rights of the Space Wormhole in our Burning Flame Valley."
"Investigate. If the Liu Family has a friendship with Xiao Yan, we can provide some convenience. You understand what I mean." Tang Zhen had naturally investigated Xiao Yan over the past three months.
"Yes!"
At this time, Xiao Yan, who was in the Space Passage, naturally did not know that he had inadvertently changed the fate of Liu Qing's family. But it was not surprising. For some top experts, a casual remark from them could change the fate of a small family.
Just like Ye Xin Lan's Ye Family, Xiao Yan could bring the Ye Family back to life with a little effort.
Xiao Yan's speed through the Space Wormhole, with his greatly improved strength, was naturally several times faster. After all, he had been cultivating for three months, and Xiao Yan was also eager to return home. After all, there was a Cai Lin at home waiting to give birth. If calculated according to a ten-month pregnancy, Cai Lin would be giving birth in two or three months. How could he not be anxious!
In just three days, Xiao Yan, this young father, returned to the Flame Alliance's territory, back to the Gama Empire.
In the Imperial Palace, Cai Lin, who was correcting scrolls and handling the affairs of the Flame Alliance and the Snake-People Empire, frowned slightly, and a strange look flashed in her beautiful eyes.
"You may all leave." Cai Lin suddenly said.
Hearing their Queen's words, the Serpent-Humans who were still reporting the situation below were immediately dumbfounded. This early court session had just begun! What, if the monarch doesn't hold court early, you should have said so earlier.
Naturally, no Serpent-Human dared to refute, and they slowly retreated. Hua She'er, as the Hidden Guard, was also very sensible this time and slowly left the Imperial Palace. Her eyes seemed to know something! Cai Lin gently adjusted her clothes, glanced at the empty void, and said, "How long do you want to hide?"
As soon as Cai Lin finished speaking, a ball of Black Flame appeared out of thin air. Xiao Yan, wearing a black robe, slowly emerged from the Space Wormhole, smiled, and said, "Hehehe, long time no see, Cai Lin. How's your health lately?"
Cai Lin sat on the imperial throne, majestic and beautiful.
Cai Lin slowly stood up and walked down from the imperial platform. As she walked, the entire Imperial Palace hall lit up, instantly attracting Xiao Yan's attention.
Cai Lin wore a supreme golden robe, with a tall figure. Even the golden dragon robe could hardly hide her incomparably beautiful curves. She walked gracefully, step by step, perfectly.
Her hair was scattered over her shoulders, elegant and lofty. When Cai Lin's bright eyes looked over, it immediately felt like the sky was illuminated, and his heart trembled.
The woman in front of him was so beautiful that it made people sigh. She was a goddess, a goddess to be admired. Even Xiao Yan was a little dazed at this time, and he couldn't help but recall what happened a few months ago.
"You're a Three Star Dou Zong?" Cai Lin looked Xiao Yan up and down, and then asked.
Cai Lin's voice was still as aloof as ever, like a mountain stream.
"Ah? Oh, I went to Burning Flame Valley three months ago and got some opportunities." Xiao Yan said truthfully.
Hearing that Xiao Yan's cultivation was constantly improving and was about to surpass her, Cai Lin's eyes flashed with some dangerous light.
Her personality didn't like being protected, she was a strong feminist! But now she had flesh and blood and couldn't break through to Dou Zun.
"Um... there is a Seven Grade Peak Break-Dou Zun Pill that can increase the chance of breaking through to Dou Zun by 20%, or you can wait for me to participate in the Pill Gathering, and then I will help you refine an Eight Grade Pill that can break through to Dou Zun?" Xiao Yan also noticed Cai Lin's mood, and immediately made a promise.
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, a murderous aura enveloped Xiao Yan's entire body. Cai Lin's eyes narrowed slightly, and her expression was as cold as the Nine Nether Regions.
Xiao Yan froze. Did he say something wrong?
"Do you think I'm doing this for the Pills?" Cai Lin said coldly.
"Ah?" Xiao Yan was confused. What did she mean? If she didn't want it, he wouldn't bother looking for the Medicinal Herbs.
Seeing Xiao Yan's silly look, the murderous aura on Cai Lin's body disappeared, and she slowly stretched out her Jade Hand to grab Xiao Yan's left hand and gently placed it on her lower abdomen.
Suddenly, a current surged through Xiao Yan's entire body. His excellent Soul Power could naturally feel that there was life under his palm! Very, very weak and small, and it was sealed by a secret method, so Xiao Yan didn't sense it at first.
It was only when Xiao Yan's left hand touched Cai Lin's lower abdomen that he sensed it.
Suddenly, there was excitement on Xiao Yan's face. This was a very wonderful feeling that could not be described in words. In very simple terms, it was the feeling of his child!
Seeing Xiao Yan's excited and speechless expression, Cai Lin's eyes slowly revealed a touch of tenderness. Perhaps this was a karmic debt that could not be escaped, because of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame by chance.
"It's been six or seven months, why hasn't it bulged yet?" Xiao Yan asked a baffling question in a very straight-man way.
All of Cai Lin's fantasies were shattered, and she said angrily, "The Snake-People Race is different from humans. The Four Great Elders said that it may take another year."
"Oh, a year... that's not long after the Pill Gathering ends." Xiao Yan muttered silently in his heart, so he would be able to make it back in time after the Pill Gathering ended.
"Don't stand, sit, sit, sit." Xiao Yan said quickly.
"I am a Nine Star Dou Zong, not an ordinary person!" Cai Lin rolled her eyes at Xiao Yan. Flying and escaping were fine for her, but standing still wasn't? After Xiao Yan babbled on and on, asking a bunch of questions, Cai Lin found him a bit annoying. So, she changed the subject, saying, "Go to Gama Holy City. Yao Ye said yesterday that two strangers came looking for you."
"Strangers? Looking for me?"
"Two young women."
! A series of images of young women flashed through Xiao Yan's mind, but most of them were from within the Flame Alliance, and they shouldn't be unrecognizable.
Seeing Xiao Yan's thoughtful expression, Cai Lin felt a surge of anger. Just how many romantic entanglements does this guy have out there! She grabbed Xiao Yan and kicked him away.
Xiao Yan shouted, "Injustice!" He stepped on the void, and in less than half a minute, he arrived at the Gama Imperial Palace. When he saw the people who were looking for him, Xiao Yan was stunned because he recognized one of them, but not the other.
Queen Yao Ye was entertaining the two women. Sensing someone approaching, she looked over and smiled, "Xiao Yan Master, your timing is perfect. These two little beauties are for you to entertain."
Xiao Yan gave a wry smile. If you don't want me to die at the hands of Medusa Queen, don't talk nonsense.
"Senior Sister Han Yue, long time no see." Xiao Yan politely cupped his fist towards Han Yue, who had snow-like silver hair.
He recognized Han Yue. She had led the way when he entered the Heavenly Flame Training Gas Refining Tower, and they had joined forces for the Earth Core Body Tempering Milk. As for the other woman, who looked somewhat similar to Han Yue, Xiao Yan really didn't recognize her.
Sensing Xiao Yan's confusion, Han Yue introduced, "This is my younger sister, Han Xue."
The woman had eyebrows like willows, skin like snow, and a tall figure. She was dressed in a purple shirt, and under the purple shirt, her curvy figure appeared particularly full. Han Xue, who looked somewhat similar to Han Yue, said nervously, "Hello, Xiao Yan Master."
"Oh, oh, hello, hello." Xiao Yan nodded, then asked, "I heard that the two of you were looking for me. May I ask what it's about?"
Seeing Xiao Yan get straight to the point, Han Yue said with a somewhat grave expression, "Our Han Family of Heaven North City wants to join the Flame Alliance."
!!!!!!? Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment. Although their Flame Alliance was a relatively free alliance, that freedom was relative. It was impossible for someone to join another alliance for no reason. Wouldn't that be asking for trouble for their family?
Their Flame Alliance wasn't necessarily a great organization either, and it had many restrictions.
"May I ask why?" Xiao Yan asked.
Han Yue said with a serious expression, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
Yao Ye knew that Xiao Yan had been gone for three months and wasn't very clear about the Flame Alliance's affairs, so she explained to Xiao Yan, "Han Yue's Han Family is located in Heaven North City, on the periphery of Central State. In Heaven North City, besides the Han Family, there is also a Hong Family. Because the Hong Family is on good terms with the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, they have been suppressing the Han Family."
Hearing Yao Ye mention the Hong Family, Han Xue bit her red lip lightly, saying with anger and some grievance, "The Hong Family relies on their good relationship with the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and is stronger than our Han Family. They suppress our Han Family everywhere and even dream of having my sister and me marry Hong Chen together to dominate the entire Heaven North City... So..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately understood.
*Three Thousand Lightning Movement!*
Xiao Yan had known three months ago that the Flame Alliance was planning to advance into Central State, saying that they planned to use a major conference on the periphery of Central State called the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly to make the Flame Alliance famous and completely enter Central State.
Doing so was naturally equivalent to the Flame Alliance eating the Four Directions Pavilion's cake, and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion would naturally be the first to come knocking.
It was estimated that in the past three months, the Flame Alliance had been in constant conflict with the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
After all, the Flame Alliance was only a newly emerging Dou Zun force, while the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was an established Dou Zun force. Unless Little Fairy Doctor took action, the Flame Alliance, with only Heavenly Flame Venerable, couldn't defeat the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
However, the Flame Alliance was, after all, a Dou Zun force. Since the Hong Family could rely on the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, why couldn't the Han Family rely on the Flame Alliance? At least Han Yue was Xiao Yan's classmate, and they had fought side by side before.
Xiao Yan had also secretly taken away the real Earth Core Body Tempering Milk. Although Han Yue and the others didn't recognize it at the time, Xiao Yan had taken the best one, so he felt a little embarrassed.
"I understand. The Wind and Thunder Pavilion, huh? If they had spoken nicely after I cultivated the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, then I could have spoken nicely too. Now that you're not speaking nicely, then don't blame me for snatching even your Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body." Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly. To be honest, Xiao Yan had been eyeing their Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body for a long time, but he had been worried about not having an excuse! Now the excuse had come.
"The Four Directions Pavilion Assembly is worth checking out."
Third day
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