Side Story: Heavenly Flame Clone-Blazing Flame Valley (20)

"Huo Luo greets Valley Master Tang."

Under the oppressive atmosphere in the great hall and the gazes of the many elders, Xiao Yan remained calm as he slowly stepped forward, cupped his fists toward Tang Zhen in the seat of honor, and spoke in a deep voice.

"Elders, this is my personal disciple, Huo Luo. He rendered great merit in the battle of the Blood Forest Domain and has also refined Jia Nan Academy's Fallen Heart Flame."

Tang Zhen pointed at Yan Qingshan and said loudly to the many elders in the Elder Hall, "I wish to pass the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations on to him. What do you elders think?"

Although Blazing Flame Valley was largely ruled by its Valley Master, the Elder Hall still held considerable authority. Especially when it came to a core inheritance like the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations, carelessness was unacceptable. Authorization from an Elder Hall meeting was required.

As soon as Tang Zhen finished speaking, the many elders below exchanged glances and began discussing in low voices. Before long, a white-haired old man spoke gravely. "Valley Master, the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations is the core secret of our Blazing Flame Valley. The valley rules state that even core direct disciples cannot be taught it lightly.

"Although Huo Luo possesses exceptional talent and indeed earned considerable merit in the battle of the Blood Forest Domain, he has been in the valley for less than a year. Isn't this somewhat... premature?"

This elder who had spoken was no ordinary figure. He was Blazing Flame Valley's Second Elder, a peak Dou Zong whose status in the Elder Hall was second only to the Grand Elder, a Dou Zun. At present, the Grand Elder and Third Elder were stationed in the Blood Forest Domain to